Kayak safety: Death in the Nissequogue 8-12-11

[mick2360]

Good observation, Jon. That is the chief complaint of a lot of boaters going through that inlet. More than one person has complained that it should be dredged more often.

They were complaining pretty good when it was being dredged two years ago, Dark.

[DarkSkies]

^^ I assume by that you mean that there are some foks who are never satisfied, Mick?
Thanks for the perspective, I believe your BIL knows that river better than a lot of people. Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. We lose too many people to outdoor tragedies each year.

[mick2360]

This is a beautiful stretch of water but the tidal pull of the river causes drastic shifts in the bars. There are times when you can get fifty yards out but that can and does, change quickly. Most of the wade fisherman at night are well schooled but it is still easy to get in trouble. A PFD can be a life saver....worth carrying it around 1200 times for the one time you NEED it.

I cannot imagine the horror of being swept away thinking, "Dear God, not like this!" And it happens every year to at least one of us.