Kayak washed ashore in Shelter Cove

Found a kayak washed up on the rocks.
Also found a kayak trailer left on the ramp area.
If you know who owns this kayak please call or text.
Eric Kaai
(559)284-4299 cell
(707)986-7900 The Tides Inn 

That’s not good. 

Someone must have seen the owner in the community.
Campsite, ramp...?

Does it look like it’s been in the water long?

Can’t tell by the pics

Kayak was filled with water and sand, gear tracts were ripped out and seat is missing.
Because there was no vehicle with the trailer, I'm assuming the owner made it back to shore then headed back to wherever they were staying to warm up and dry off. salvaged the yak back to the trailer and secured it near the launch office with a note how to claim. Just hope all is well and a good story is told.
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Kayaker was found safe and sound.
will post more details later, but, Life is Good in the Cove Again!
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Muy bueno

Thanks for the good news 

Any chance it blew off the trailer? Maybe they left it on the trailer intending to come right back and got sidetracked? Glad to hear all are safe.

So, here's the story
The owner of the kayak went out to drop some crab traps. The fog came in thick and without electronics, he got disoriented an came in west of pilot rock. Says he made it to shore and pushed it up above where waves were crashing. Found his way back to his truck and decided to go back to his room and get some rest while waiting for fog to clear.
We were able to find him after the previous owner contacted his sister who then contacted me and gave a description of him and his vehicle.
Lessons learned; 
1. Always carry navigation devices (and know how to use them) on the ocean.
2. Always have communication  devices and let others know what's going on.
3. Always paddle/peddle with a partner.
4. Have your info on/in your kayak in case its found without you.
Today ended with a few lessons learned and egos bruised, but could have easily ended a lot worse.

Thank you for sharing the full account of the incident. Valuable lessons learned and a reminder for us all to take to the waters with care and respect for the conditions.

Thank you for sharing the full account of the incident. Valuable lessons learned and a reminder for us all to take to the waters with care and respect for the conditions.

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Great to hear it was a good outcome....

Wow that's  scary. Thanks for looking out. Glad for the good outcome

I like "happy ending"    Thanks for sharing the story Eric.