Kayaker found 6 miles off coast

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-kayaker-rescued-at-sea-18361993.php

https://nixle.us/EQ7XK

The official statement and play by play is worth a read

My first thought was a fisherman on the west side of the 50 Fathom Line.  After reading the article, tip of the cap to this ocean kayaker for taking on major paddles.  However, a paddling partner most likely would made this a non-story. 

I'm really happy this had a happy ending but what was that guy thinking heading that far offshore without a buddy and an inability to get back in his kayak under the expected conditions. Based on the pictures in the news item, it looked like it was a nice day. Lucky he had cell service. Another reminder to practice self recovery under appropriate conditions.

PLB would have been a good idea…

What’s a plb?

personal locator beacon . it is a SAR tool used to signal and find people in distress

What’s a plb?

Prefrontal Labotomy
 

personal locator beacon . it is a SAR tool used to signal and find people in distress

Oh... that too!   

What’s a plb?

Prefrontal Labotomy
 

There are times I feel I could use one of those