kayaker missing near Newport

[Hamachijohn]

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

A radio, gps, whistle, compass and a few others should always be on the PFD as well.

Here in norcal, a windsurfer had a PFD and radio, but the battery ran out. She ended up spending overnight in the bay waters. Another lesson about having equipment that is fully charged.

RIP.