The Mariner
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Another tragic loss of life
Hi Guys,
You may have heard on the news about 2 guys who died while kayaking over the weekend. Here's the latest report.
It seems they hired an open ****pit 2-man kayak (similar to a Dagger Drifter II/Loon 116/Perception Acadia Double) and decided to tackle the trecherous water between Cape Jervis & Kangaroo Island. They both had PFD's on but obviously were not dressed suitably, had no suitable recovery, safety or signalling equipment, had little/no experience and were in an unsuitable vessel.
Such a terrible loss of life & my thoughts go out to their families.
Please kayak safely.
Last edited by The Mariner, 2/Aug/2005, 4:14 pm
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Re: Another tradgic loss of life
That is a terrible bit of news. It is nasty looking bit of water there, I am not surprised his friends tried to talk him out of it.
He leaves five kids behind. Bloody awful.
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Re: Another tragic loss of life
Ive been fishing there good fishing but unpredictable as hell
The local charter operators steer clear of it
U get big current going thru it most of the time couple that with a big swell and a breeze u can get into trouble real quick even in a 5m boat 
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Ben 30
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Re: Another tragic loss of life
That is such sad news it just shows you how dangerous kayaking can be i couldnt imagine leaving my wife and 3 1/2 year old behind in such a tradegy as what has happened my heart goes out to the famalies and friends of the young men
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