A dire event

Holy crap man!   Way to survive!

To put it lightly ..

Some of the things that I have researched and things I have meant to acquire are, a compact blow up flotation that fits at the end of the paddle that would have aided in stability with reentering my kayak, filling unused space with pool noodles. Some one once posted about swim fins. A better semi-dry top. Most importantly losing some weight and practicing my self rescue more often.

Glad to hear you survived your ordeal!

If your left shoulder is prone to popping out, a rescue ladder is probably a better aid than a paddle float in getting back onto your kayak using just 1 arm. Also invest in a hand operated bilge pump to drain your Hobie.

What happened to ur radio?  Not waterproof?

Glad ya made it back in one piece.
It's always the unexpected that gets ya every time.

Holy crap man!   Way to survive!

To put it lightly ..

Some of the things that I have researched and things I have meant to acquire are, a compact blow up flotation that fits at the end of the paddle that would have aided in stability with reentering my kayak, filling unused space with pool noodles. Some one once posted about swim fins. A better semi-dry top. Most importantly losing some weight and practicing my self rescue more often.

I think I may aquire the same and add a flare gun. Seems maybe it would have gotten you some attention earlier.

Glad to hear you survived your ordeal!

If your left shoulder is prone to popping out, a rescue ladder is probably a better aid than a paddle float in getting back onto your kayak using just 1 arm. Also invest in a hand operated bilge pump to drain your Hobie.

Definitely check that out.

What happened to ur radio?  Not waterproof?

Had it about 5 years roughly. It is waterproof. And I always do a radio check when I go out. It was probably submerged to long I am guessing. Maybe time for a new one.

Do you think a whistle would have helped? Serious question and thanks for sharing the experience.

I see many good things coming from your experience. Great information so glad you made it, and passing along information. My friend on his Cobra explorer couldn't sit on his seat pad with out being top heavy. Note to self when adding to seat cussion ck to see where tipping point is.   

glad you made it back..always good when others are there to help...maybe solo ocean kayaking is a really bad idea..I know I go alone sometimes but maybe need to stop
Thanks for sharing and hope you heal up bro

Thanks for sharing and glad you made it back.  I have the Marine background but my body is not the same as when I was in.  I got hit by a wave last week and thrown into some rocks.  I hyperextended my arm and immediately called the dive after 30 seconds.  Could have been worse and on the way home lost all feeling in my arm. 

I carry all the recommended gear along with the manual pump.  But when one arm goes which has happened to me it makes it difficult to use all your gear.  I have water logged one spot connect and have had one of my VHF radios on off switch break off while turning it on. 

You just never know.  I guess it does help to fish areas with more traffic just in case something goes wrong. 

Thank God and Thank our Brothers!!!!!

Sorry for your pain and the trial. Proving your forum handle is accurate for sure!

Bushy

Still waiting on that dive.  Between the two of us we have one set of good arms and should be good to go.   

Thanks for sharing your experience Alex.

damn dude that was a close one, glad you came out of it  mostly intact.


So did  you go buy a Lottery Ticket afterward?

Glad you are in one piece, bro!  Reminds me that I need to go practice self-rescue soon!