When you look at something like this, you realize how important it is to have everything leashed, or tied down, if it's something you value. You don't need fancy leashes for all, but be sure you have some way of tying that stuff and securing it to the yak. That series of pics shows the re-entry in calm water. Think how different it will be if it isn't.

A few weeks ago I helped a guy who had a rough surf entry. I saw him get pounded with the waves before he could get into the surf zone. He really got bounced around out there. His smart move was that everything was leashed, or stored away in hatches before he made the re-entry. He looked kind of helpless against the waves, that's why I felt bad for him. But you could tell he had been through this before, and was prepared for the worst.

Everytime you go out, if you think about the worst that can happen to you, and plan for that, you'll be a lot better off in the long run. Happy yakking, guys!