Kayak struck on Lake Sunapee

Slickcraft · 08-07-2009, 09:34 AM

That kayaker was a quick thinker, also lucky.

As former white water kayakers my wife and I always wear PFDs when flat water kayaking. If you end up in the water without a PFD, most likely the wind is kicking up waves and by the time you surface, the boat with PFD attached will have been blown away.

When crossing from Welch up to the forty islands we ofter encounter a boat on plane that does not appear to see us 'till pretty close. I had wondered about what to do if the collision was imminent and had concluded that exiting the boat and going under water was the only hope.

Two years ago we got manual control inflatable PFDs for general boating. As they are approved for flat water kayaking (but not white water) we use them when canoeing or kayaking on the lake. They would allow a dive prior to inflation. The auto inflating type would not be a help here.

BTW, there is also a white water situation, caught in a keeper hole, where removing the PFD and diving may be the only last resort way out (spoken form experience).

Bear Islander · 08-07-2009, 10:24 AM

Talk about one track minds!

How does Winnfabs get slammed over an accident like this. People this accident had NOTHING to do with a SL on Winni.

Mee-n-Mac · 08-07-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander

Talk about one track minds!

How does Winnfabs get slammed over an accident like this. People this accident had NOTHING to do with a SL on Winni.

I'll answer that (when I have a chance) .... but not in this thread or this forum as it'll tend to pull this thread a bit too much OT.

jrc · 08-07-2009, 01:06 PM

BI is right, this is just another accident (oops sorry "collision") that had nothing to do with speed limits.

NoBozo · 08-07-2009, 01:24 PM

Anyone seen Texting while boating is probably filing a Float Plan which is highly encouraged....YES..??

SIKSUKR · 08-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Where's Evanstar on this one?

Kracken · 08-10-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Where's Evanstar on this one?

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

VtSteve · 08-07-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander

Talk about one track minds!

People, this accident had NOTHING to do with a SL on Winni, in fact, none of the accidents we've discussed for several years have ANYTHING to do with a speed limit on Winni.

There, fixed it for you

08-07-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	That kayaker was a quick thinker, also lucky. As former white water kayakers my wife and I always wear PFDs when flat water kayaking. If you end up in the water without a PFD, most likely the wind is kicking up waves and by the time you surface, the boat with PFD attached will have been blown away. When crossing from Welch up to the forty islands we ofter encounter a boat on plane that does not appear to see us 'till pretty close. I had wondered about what to do if the collision was imminent and had concluded that exiting the boat and going under water was the only hope. Two years ago we got manual control inflatable PFDs for general boating. As they are approved for flat water kayaking (but not white water) we use them when canoeing or kayaking on the lake. They would allow a dive prior to inflation. The auto inflating type would not be a help here. BTW, there is also a white water situation, caught in a keeper hole, where removing the PFD and diving may be the only last resort way out (spoken form experience). Last edited by Slickcraft; 08-07-2009 at 09:52 AM. Reason: typo

08-07-2009, 03:06 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Where's Evanstar on this one? __________________ SIKSUKR

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08-07-2009, 10:24 AM	#2
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,766 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Talk about one track minds! How does Winnfabs get slammed over an accident like this. People this accident had NOTHING to do with a SL on Winni.

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jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	BI is right, this is just another accident (oops sorry "collision") that had nothing to do with speed limits.

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NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Anyone seen Texting while boating is probably filing a Float Plan which is highly encouraged....YES..??

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