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"A little more info about the boat sinking on Sunday. In response to my query, Michael Ivey sent me an email: "So while out crabbing on Sunday with my friend( only 2 of us , 3rd person was a kayaker that’s saved us) , Our boat got caught in a crab trap rope pulling it under water instantly and the life jackets went under water with the boat. We were left in the middle of the water swimming for our life's for about 20-30 minutes until a kayaker heard our screens for help. He was able to pull my friend to shore then a come back and get me. If not for him not sure we would still be alive. The helicopter came and brought me to safety and paramedics checked on my for hyperthermia while the fire department was able to get my friend to safety with their jet ski.""It sank across from the red barn market area on opposite side , not exactly sure though it all happened so quick. I think the kayakers wife is the one who called 911 because she told him she heard someone screaming for help and he said his wife was on the phone with 911" Be on the lookout for a submerged boat across from the Landing, as there's a chance the boat may rise to the surface at slack tide. Give the Lawson's Landing a call on VHF 74 if you see it. Also, for everybody playing along at home, he had life jackets but was not wearing them at the time of the accident. I'm sure Mr. Ivey will agree, just because the water is nice and you can't see a reason to wear one, the reason may still be there, lurking just out of sight. I am guilty of not wearing my jacket when it's nice. My father (who went on a lot of rescues in the 70's and 80's, some of them successful and many of them body recoveries) says that he's seen more boats saved by life jackets than the people that should have been wearing them (The stored jackets floated the boat, not the human). I guess it's time to get an inflatable one. I also guess that it's safe to assume that the entire world is out to get you. Because it is."
Sailfish:
Thanks for sharing the story WillFo.
li-orca:
It’s the second story I hear about boat safety. The first was about a boat that lost engine power. Makes kayaks look more reliable
nudling:
--- Quote from: li-orca on January 05, 2022, 04:23:59 PM ---It’s the second story I hear about boat safety. The first was about a boat that lost engine power. Makes kayaks look more reliable
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I use to be a hardcore kayaker and would go where the boats are fishing fairly offshore in norcal standards. I was content each night before knowing that it could be my last trip. With my boat, don't have those thoughts :smt001 (and I go fairly offshore from boating, norcal standards.. solo too)
NowhereMan:
An EPIRB (or PLB for kayakers) might be a good investment. Being in the water for 20 to 30 minutes without a PFD sounds like a long, long time...