EEL Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I thought the classified post concerning the kayak foiund on a beach was a decent teachable moment so I offer the following comment. If the owner had put his name and contact info on the boat, it would be easy for CG or others to ascertain if the kayak was simply lost and see it was properly recovered or if a rescue/recovery operation was warranted. We all should have names and contact info somewhere in cockpit area just in case.Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Kittery Trading Post has the Coast Guard ID stickers at the kayak counter for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I recommend that you don't list your own name and phone number, but rather of a responsible friend or family member. It is a morbid thought, but if the boat is found due to an unfortunate incident, you will not be available to get any phone messages that your boat was found. If another person is contacted, they have a better chance of determining where you were, especially if that person is your regular float plan emergency contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Frigon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm the one who found the boat and although I have been kayaking 20 years and between my wife and I, own 6 kayaks, NONE of them have ANY identifying information, nor do we have records of serial numbers. We leave float plan all the time but never thought to have ID beta in the boats.I plan on having BOTH personal AND emergency contact info in all our boats. When I remember to to do it.Any suggestions on finding the owner of this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If my boat left me, I'd be inclined to report to Coast Guard, Harbormasters and police depts. in adjoining towns, and ?Craigslist lost/found, in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Side note..., I have been thinking I should tether myself to the kayak when doing secluded solo paddles. Don't bother assailing me about entanglement as I know the risks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Side note..., I have been thinking I should tether myself to the kayak when doing secluded solo paddles. Don't bother assailing me about entanglement as I know the risks.You probably know all about it already but Lendal NA has a very nice paddle leash with a quick release. Edited August 27, 2015 by Inverseyourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Frigon Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks folks for the advice! I hadn't thought about the harbormaster or CG! Duh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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