NYCkayaker Barge vs. Kayak

[TomBrooklyn]

 > From: Lee Reiser/Leona Fontaine <lee060 at earthlink.net>

> It was dusk at the time..., if not later, when several eyewitnesses tell
> 9News they saw the man trying to cross the Ohio, and beat the path of an oncoming barge 

> > From: John Huntington <jhuntington at fastmail.net>
> In the video you can see that he did have a PFD, and  pump...

Proof that while safety equipment is important, common sense is still the most important thing to
have with you while paddling.     

Here's a trip report from someone who handles barges at night better...

http://www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak.nsf/1b6c027f90837b95852570dc0067bccb/f39860b86cbfa51385256d760070c2b5!OpenDocument

Interestingly, he doesn't like using a white running light on his kayak because it ruins his night
vision. 

TomBk


       
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