an incident that could have ended much worse

[billconner]

Thought this was interesting. The kayak looks like a pencil.

How even an experienced kayaker can get into trouble in the cold waters of Oneida Lake

Bob Raymonda, 62, ended up spending 90 minutes in the water and was almost too cold to speak when two boaters pulled him out of the water.

www.syracuse.com

 

[Mason]

Those surf skis are the rage now in the PNW. They do look fun, though.

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Raymonda had his phone with him but with the waves constantly moving him around he was worried he would drop the phone if he tried to call for help, he said.

A phone should be in a waterproof case tethered to your PFD, stowed in a PFD pocket, so it can be easily accessed and cannot be dropped or lost.

 

[billconner]

Most newer cell phones are waterproof.

 

[alsg]

Most newer cell phones are waterproof.

But they don't float.

 

[alsg]

Those surf skis are the rage now in the PNW. They do look fun, though.

Like paddling a floor joist, I imagine.

 

[Alan Gage]

Raymonda had his phone with him but with the waves constantly moving him around he was worried he would drop the phone if he tried to call for help, he said.

That's funny.

Alan

 

[DanOver]

New boat. That tips easily. Cold water. Paddling alone. Cell phone in a case that you cant use through the plastic. No dry suit or wetsuit. = Cascade of events. Glad he’s ok, and props for sharing his story even as it must be embarrassing To some extent. # public Service

 

[memaquay]

How can that thing even remotely be called a boat? Looks more like a submarine.

 

[billconner]

This was a V9 and claimed great stability. The V10 is even narrower and longer. Not for me.