Hammerhead Bites Kayaker off Malibu

[Mr. NiceGuy]

I recently bought a roll of radiator hose repair tape from a gas station convenience store. It's remarkably strong and it sticks when wet. I have added it to my kayak safety equipment checklist.

I think Gorilla tape from Home Depot also sticks when wet. Kayaking with Jen Kleck recently, she told me that black plastic electricians tape sticks to itself when wet. I have not tested Gorilla tape or electricians tape myself.

This might be useful for wrapping wounds, holding gashes together to stop bleeding, making a splint or tourniquet, or for patching other things back together in the event of accidents.

A sun scarf, sarong, etc., could be multi-purpose for fishing and handy as cloth wrap bandages. I always have a sharp knife handy.


I also replaced the leather chin string of my fishing hat with two 6' brown nylon boot laces. These two strong, thin, nylon cords might come in handy sometime.


Think forward, before the need arises.