Worst La Jolla report ever. 9.15.18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Davesdad · 09-18-2018, 04:36 PM

Thanks everybody for the kind words and your thoughts.This morning Dave was declared brain dead and is still on life support awaiting the recipients for organ donation.This is a blow to me and it's so tough i don't know how to handle it other than to reach out to those that helped and are concerned.They think he may have had a heart condition that causes a weird heartbeat and lack of blood flow which can cause fainting.We're just not sure yet.Thank you guys for the support,i need it.

Davesdad · 09-18-2018, 04:48 PM

I thought i saw a post where somebody said they would be at the Shores at 5 am Saturday,now i can't find it.I'm a little disoriented right now.I will be there before 5.Somebody also mentioned sharing this on facebook,yes it's ok with me.I'm still learning to navigate this site.

Gigafish · 09-18-2018, 05:43 PM

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Strength and guidance. Very difficult to process. Stay strong.

jbl_91762 · 09-18-2018, 06:38 PM

Thank you John for informing us about your son Dave. After hearing about the accident I prayed and wished he would be ok. I will continue to pray for you, your family and of course Dave.

NICKWORN · 09-18-2018, 06:41 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, tough to hear one of our brothers has lost his life in this tragedy!!

I shared a FB post with the gofundme with our east coast brothers-South Florida Kayak Fishing Club as they had heard of the news and wanted to be updated! It just goes to show the brotherhood involved in this passion we all share!

Rest in Paradise David!!

Biggameaddict · 09-18-2018, 06:50 PM

Sorry you had to experience this as a father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

stevie951 · 09-18-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

I shared a FB post with the gofundme with our east coast brothers

Rest in Paradise David!!

GoFundMe for this gentleman and his family? Can we get the information here?

Have not seen such.. would love to donate to the family and or whatever charity they prefer..

makobob · 09-18-2018, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevie951

GoFundMe for this gentleman and his family? Can we get the information here?

Have not seen such.. would love to donate to the family and or whatever charity they prefer..

Please try SDKF there is a GoFundMe, please support if you can. Thank you.

Hunters Pa · 09-18-2018, 08:26 PM

I am at a loss for what to say that may bring any comfort. We are a close family that transcends demographics to pursue our passion. What affects one of us hits us all to varying degrees, regardless of whether we were personally close

As previously said, let us know if there is anything that we can do. A paddle out?

Someone please post the link to the gofundme here. I tried searching for SDKF and did not come up with anything.

Paddle on, brother.

LEEZO · 09-18-2018, 08:34 PM

My heart goes out to you and family as well. Hang in there throughout this process and know you have enormous support.

Markn · 09-19-2018, 09:10 PM

My mom was the recipient of a lung transplant. It prolonged her life for many more years and gave our children the opportunity for them to know their grandmother and for her to see her grand children grow up into the outstanding people that they are today. Please know that Daves gift will do untold amounts of good to many families and affect their lives in a most positive manner. His passing is a tragedy that must be nearly unbearable but please take some solace in the selfless contribution your son has made to saving and improving other peoples lives with his donation.

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Originally Posted by Davesdad

Thanks everybody for the kind words and your thoughts.This morning Dave was declared brain dead and is still on life support awaiting the recipients for organ donation.This is a blow to me and it's so tough i don't know how to handle it other than to reach out to those that helped and are concerned.They think he may have had a heart condition that causes a weird heartbeat and lack of blood flow which can cause fainting.We're just not sure yet.Thank you guys for the support,i need it.

Mark

Cbad Mike · 09-19-2018, 09:58 PM

News of the event traveled quickly through the community and I never gave up hope that all would end well and we would remember this as only a close call.
I am so sad and sorry for his family's and friend's loss.

radastaff · 09-20-2018, 07:37 AM

Yesterday it was butterflys in the pit of my stomach.

All of our souls weigh heavier on this day.

So sad, so sad.

I did not know Dave,
but it does not matter, we are one
this community.

P

Aznronin · 09-20-2018, 09:58 AM

My deepest condolences. This whole situation is very sad. I will pray for his family.

Chuck D · 09-20-2018, 10:02 AM

I am so sorry for your loss and hoe that you can find peace in the face that he was doing what he loved when it all happened, my thoughts are with Dave's family.

yaksailor · 09-20-2018, 12:31 PM

This is very tragic to hear about Dave and something no parent should have to experience. Those that fish from a kayak have a special bond with each other and the sea. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and our kayaking community.

Semper Fi-shing · 09-20-2018, 02:40 PM

Well said, FoodGeekFish.

I have been witness to many simple acts of kindness and consideration that has made a huge impact on me since I have fished La Jolla and elsewhere such as:

-That time when i was done offloading my kayak and proceeded to get my truck hopelessly stuck in the sand on the way to parking it. A few kayakkers who were all ready to launch saw me spinning my wheels and came by to help me push my vehicle out of the sand while another provided tow straps to successfully tow me out. I realized that the sun was already coming out and they came over and started helping out before I got a chance to ask. Half an hour later, I was on the water fishing.

-Or that day when I broke off my one and only sabiki off kelp and didnt have any other means to catch bait. One yakker offered up some bait while another offered his one and only spare sabiki and refused to take money for it. I, of course, proceeded to lose the sabiki on the next patch of kelp. I found out later that week that that same person caught a yellowtail on that very day. (Good karma for a good deed )

-Or last Saturday when my helper on the water (and my now new friend) told me about how, the week prior, he had met Dave on the water after my friend also broke off his last sabiki. He told me how Dave also offered him a sabiki. On top off that, every time Dave caught bait, he offered my friend half of his catch.

Sometimes, it's the simplest acts that make the biggest impact.

09-18-2018, 06:41 PM	#5
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Condolences Sorry to hear about your loss, tough to hear one of our brothers has lost his life in this tragedy!! I shared a FB post with the gofundme with our east coast brothers-South Florida Kayak Fishing Club as they had heard of the news and wanted to be updated! It just goes to show the brotherhood involved in this passion we all share! Rest in Paradise David!!

09-18-2018, 06:50 PM	#6
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Sorry you had to experience this as a father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

09-19-2018, 09:58 PM	#12
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	News of the event traveled quickly through the community and I never gave up hope that all would end well and we would remember this as only a close call. I am so sad and sorry for his family's and friend's loss. __________________ [SIGPIC]

09-20-2018, 02:40 PM	#17
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	Well said, FoodGeekFish. I have been witness to many simple acts of kindness and consideration that has made a huge impact on me since I have fished La Jolla and elsewhere such as: -That time when i was done offloading my kayak and proceeded to get my truck hopelessly stuck in the sand on the way to parking it. A few kayakkers who were all ready to launch saw me spinning my wheels and came by to help me push my vehicle out of the sand while another provided tow straps to successfully tow me out. I realized that the sun was already coming out and they came over and started helping out before I got a chance to ask. Half an hour later, I was on the water fishing. -Or that day when I broke off my one and only sabiki off kelp and didnt have any other means to catch bait. One yakker offered up some bait while another offered his one and only spare sabiki and refused to take money for it. I, of course, proceeded to lose the sabiki on the next patch of kelp. I found out later that week that that same person caught a yellowtail on that very day. (Good karma for a good deed ) -Or last Saturday when my helper on the water (and my now new friend) told me about how, the week prior, he had met Dave on the water after my friend also broke off his last sabiki. He told me how Dave also offered him a sabiki. On top off that, every time Dave caught bait, he offered my friend half of his catch. Sometimes, it's the simplest acts that make the biggest impact. __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

09-18-2018, 04:36 PM	#1
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	Thanks everybody for the kind words and your thoughts.This morning Dave was declared brain dead and is still on life support awaiting the recipients for organ donation.This is a blow to me and it's so tough i don't know how to handle it other than to reach out to those that helped and are concerned.They think he may have had a heart condition that causes a weird heartbeat and lack of blood flow which can cause fainting.We're just not sure yet.Thank you guys for the support,i need it.

09-18-2018, 04:48 PM	#2
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	I thought i saw a post where somebody said they would be at the Shores at 5 am Saturday,now i can't find it.I'm a little disoriented right now.I will be there before 5.Somebody also mentioned sharing this on facebook,yes it's ok with me.I'm still learning to navigate this site.

09-18-2018, 05:43 PM	#3
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Strength and guidance. Very difficult to process. Stay strong.

09-18-2018, 06:38 PM	#4
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	Thank you John for informing us about your son Dave. After hearing about the accident I prayed and wished he would be ok. I will continue to pray for you, your family and of course Dave.

09-18-2018, 08:26 PM	#9
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	I am at a loss for what to say that may bring any comfort. We are a close family that transcends demographics to pursue our passion. What affects one of us hits us all to varying degrees, regardless of whether we were personally close As previously said, let us know if there is anything that we can do. A paddle out? Someone please post the link to the gofundme here. I tried searching for SDKF and did not come up with anything. Paddle on, brother.

09-18-2018, 08:34 PM	#10
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	My heart goes out to you and family as well. Hang in there throughout this process and know you have enormous support.

09-20-2018, 07:37 AM	#13
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	Yesterday it was butterflys in the pit of my stomach. All of our souls weigh heavier on this day. So sad, so sad. I did not know Dave, but it does not matter, we are one this community. P

09-20-2018, 09:58 AM	#14
Aznronin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sfv Posts: 147	My deepest condolences. This whole situation is very sad. I will pray for his family.

09-20-2018, 10:02 AM	#15
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	I am so sorry for your loss and hoe that you can find peace in the face that he was doing what he loved when it all happened, my thoughts are with Dave's family.

09-20-2018, 12:31 PM	#16
yaksailor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 66	This is very tragic to hear about Dave and something no parent should have to experience. Those that fish from a kayak have a special bond with each other and the sea. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and our kayaking community.