I called the Coast Guard--On myself

glad you were able to make it back safe!  if the woman wasn't around to help, would you have called CG again, or make one last attempt?

i remember last PIF, i stayed out longer than i should and had to fight that nasty wind back to MBK!

I am even more convinced now that I need to buy a second mirage drive to store in the bow of my AI.

Glad it was mostly a inconvenience (albeit serious one), Raydon.

happy to hear all are back home safely. quick question. did the CG send you a bill? curious because i know paramedic will send some crazy bills.

so glad it all worked, those offshore winds can be scary indeed.

happy to hear all are back home safely. quick question. did the CG send you a bill? curious because i know paramedic will send some crazy bills.

From talking to the CG a few times, that only really happens if you do something extraordinarily stupid and piss them off.

Good it all ended well. We get a bit spoiled almost always having that NW onshore breeze. I've been out in other countries where it can get scary like your experience with a strong offshore. Well the fish are still out there as soon as you get your drive fixed!

Holy carp!

The leaky front hatch is a serious issue that Hobie should address.

Wow Raydon!! SOOOOOO glad to hear yall are OK!  You made the right call, calling 16!!!   see you at PIF buddy! 

Glad it turned out well in the end. If that is the kind of luck you have, I sure hope you carry a back up radio. 

WHOAH glad that all turned out good in the end Raydon!


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Glad everybody is safe!

I fixed front hatch leak using this fix http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=46308  and tightened ropes (tested couple of times now, works nicely).

Glad you both got back safely. Thanks for sharing, Raydon.

Al

Sooo glad it was a happy ending.  I thrilled to see you still have your sense of humor through it all.

ps..using my nickname /handle might be the reason the coasties went the opposite direction.....hehe

Even though the FUBAR gods had a field day with you I'm glad all ended well, Raydon.  All the more reason you're a NCKA hero.

Glad all turned out well Raydon.  Bad series of problems.  I took on alot more water tahn usual last time out in my AI - going to look into better seals.  See you soon.