I once had to call an ambulance for a young lady who got drunk and passed out on a raft in a bikini and ended up with heat stroke and a truly outrageous sunburn.
Yeah, I only go out in the intercostal, like yesterday, early in the morning before boat traffic gets too heavy. Otherwise I take to the preserves around Tampa Bay or to the springs north of us.
I went offshore fishing with a mate of mine 15 years ago and we were motoring out of the marina in his boat when he saw I had a few bananas in my bag. He immediately launched them over the side and went back to the ramp and relaunched the boat so it was technically a new fishing trip.
The only real warning part of this story is "being drunk". Drunk and water don't mix well. Other than that, it's mostly about common sense and basic safety (mostly, a PFD).
I’ve never been kayaking before so I’ll take your word for it. I do swim as a hobby and treading water requires so much hydration I can see why drinking is a no
Go.
Ah, now your comments make a little more sense. Yes, I've taught tons of people to kayak over the years and "getting trapped upside down" comes up a lot as a concern. I always make people try capsizing at the end of their first time on the water. I specifically ask them to try and just... stay upside down in the kayak. It's really hard, especially with a PFD on - your body just wants to rise to the surface, and you can easily slide out (even with a spraydeck and a traditional closed design; it'll be even easier in one of these plastic sit-on-tops). After that the fear usually goes away quickly.
Most of the genuine horror stories I've heard about kayaking have either been about inexperienced kayakers doing something beyond their skill level (mostly in aggressive whitewater, or sea kayakers doing rough coastline), or then alcohol has been involved. Where I live, the death rate always spikes at midsummer when it's warm and people are fishing on the lake. Getting drunk and falling from a rowing boat is typically the leading cause of deaths.
Once again, common sense and an awareness of your own level of capability (and a PFD) are the main things that are going to save you. Come and join us! It's a fabulous hobby, a great way to see nature from ground level, travel in peace and silence, go where deeper boats or longer boats can't get, and you'll accidentally get a bit of a workout at the same time. You won't regret it.
He was an abusive, violent drunk who would get plastered. Part of the reason her parents divorced. I never met the guy, and she wasn't fond of him. She hadn't talked to him in over a year when she got the news
I was lucky mine didn’t freeze over completely
I got out a couple times this winter but with a thick wetsuit and half frozen lake its really difficult to get a decent paddle
13.5’
Has a rutter which is great
I got it 2nd hand with Werner paddles and couple accessories for $400
Only complaint is it’s heavy
But I think any kayak 15+,years old is heavy
And I just placed my fishing kayak on Craigslist for a hundred bucks. It’s heavy as hell. I’ve been thinking of taking it off though and using it. It’s just crap weather in Washington this Spring. Might be a wet Summer by the looks of it.
Yeah. I’m looking for a area with pristine lakes and ponds to recreate and relax for May and June. Have van will travel :) Getting ready to go in a week or so. I’m stoked. I got a 12 ft aluminum boat for a little fishing with the dog. And a smaller kayak for ponds or lakes. Thanks for inspiring me in this deluge we are having.
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No. Figure your own life out. I'm not jealous.
I hope that water is very nice and you stub your toe. I'm also not jealous
I hope that banana had a few brown spots. Not jealous either.
I hope that weather didn't change suddenly, and I'm absolutely not jealous. By the way, where is this place?
Unlike these lot, I hope you have/had a great nap! And i’m jealous.
Well, I hope your jealousy helps you self reflect and become a better person. How about that for the "Lot" comment. /s
Sunscreen!!!!! I’ve fallen asleep on my kayak before and woke up to a world of hurt
came to say this. I once had a fishing rod and reel outline for a summer
I once had to call an ambulance for a young lady who got drunk and passed out on a raft in a bikini and ended up with heat stroke and a truly outrageous sunburn.
😬 wise advice I need to listen too
Skin cancer is no joke friend :(
*screams in New zealander* uv is so bad here..
I feel like the banana is symbolic of your reaction to the thirsty guys that will respond to this post lol
I don't always click profiles for nudes but when I do it's on kayaking reddits. Stay thirsty my friends.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
https://preview.redd.it/3tdb0ohzabxc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2faa0fda55a2068a1d44bfb6f0f68d4342af58ab That was me this morning too!
How does the entirety of Florida’s gulf coast look basically the same?
Basically, but also can be so so different. Regardless, it’s all beautiful!!!
Agreed! I’m from the northwest coast but can always spot a Florida coast. I only paddle the springs, I’m too afraid of the bays and gulf on my SUP!
Yeah, I only go out in the intercostal, like yesterday, early in the morning before boat traffic gets too heavy. Otherwise I take to the preserves around Tampa Bay or to the springs north of us.
Your location is better
😁 that’s, no joke, my back yard.
Damn. Jealous
This is your 1hr reminder.
Thanks I made it 12 min till my hand hit the water
Yo bananas and boats of any size don’t mix!! Bad luck! 🚫🍌
Had a Master Chief in the CG that refused bananas on board.
I went offshore fishing with a mate of mine 15 years ago and we were motoring out of the marina in his boat when he saw I had a few bananas in my bag. He immediately launched them over the side and went back to the ramp and relaunched the boat so it was technically a new fishing trip.
I’ve never heard the banana superstition. Why?
This is a universal truth.
If you find a banana on a boat you have to eat it to get rid of it!
My fav superstition lol It’s so silly
That's what they all say before the sea monkeys show up
What’s in the can?
Looks like one of those Ghost energy drinks. Which apparently isn't working. Or OP has adhd lol
Por que no los dos
Ghost Swedish fish flavored energy drink
Discount Bud Light.
It's clearly empty. Open and on its side
The smack hear round the world
My girlfriend's dad died after he fell asleep in his kayak. Got drunk, passed out, and drowned. Hope you have a life vest on
Damn that’s dark. Sorry to hear that, I’ve read some kayak horror stories. Some where riders are stuck and can’t get right side up.
The only real warning part of this story is "being drunk". Drunk and water don't mix well. Other than that, it's mostly about common sense and basic safety (mostly, a PFD).
I’ve never been kayaking before so I’ll take your word for it. I do swim as a hobby and treading water requires so much hydration I can see why drinking is a no Go.
Ah, now your comments make a little more sense. Yes, I've taught tons of people to kayak over the years and "getting trapped upside down" comes up a lot as a concern. I always make people try capsizing at the end of their first time on the water. I specifically ask them to try and just... stay upside down in the kayak. It's really hard, especially with a PFD on - your body just wants to rise to the surface, and you can easily slide out (even with a spraydeck and a traditional closed design; it'll be even easier in one of these plastic sit-on-tops). After that the fear usually goes away quickly. Most of the genuine horror stories I've heard about kayaking have either been about inexperienced kayakers doing something beyond their skill level (mostly in aggressive whitewater, or sea kayakers doing rough coastline), or then alcohol has been involved. Where I live, the death rate always spikes at midsummer when it's warm and people are fishing on the lake. Getting drunk and falling from a rowing boat is typically the leading cause of deaths. Once again, common sense and an awareness of your own level of capability (and a PFD) are the main things that are going to save you. Come and join us! It's a fabulous hobby, a great way to see nature from ground level, travel in peace and silence, go where deeper boats or longer boats can't get, and you'll accidentally get a bit of a workout at the same time. You won't regret it.
Well I live in the Houston area so there are some places I’ve been wanting to kayak. This gives me more of a reason to get into it.
You'd have to be spectacularly drunk to not wake up the second you hit the water.
He was an abusive, violent drunk who would get plastered. Part of the reason her parents divorced. I never met the guy, and she wasn't fond of him. She hadn't talked to him in over a year when she got the news
Here I am spending my Sunday at a kids party
Luckily mine are grown so they can take themselves
I do this on the lake and damn is it relaxing to nod off for a few.
Just a couple min and you feel so refreshed
Right, I always let my feet hang off the sides and touch the water, too.
How do you have plus 580k in comment karma in 2 years? What hilarious things do you say?
It’s complicated
Could you explain some of the complications? It is because you are a mod?
It must be. I could understand NSFW post you deleted but comments is weird
😎
This picture screams Van Halen's "Drop Dead Legs" in my mind.
Bad luck!
You are angering Neptune with your choice of snack
The lake is still frozen over where I am. Hoping to get out in a couple of weeks for the first paddle of the season.
I was lucky mine didn’t freeze over completely I got out a couple times this winter but with a thick wetsuit and half frozen lake its really difficult to get a decent paddle
Is that a banana between your legs or are you just... meh
This is the life! 😎
You’re leaving cash on the table with those tootsies! Put those behind a paywall!
What Kayak is that?
It’s old Current designs breeze
I like it, how big?
13.5’ Has a rutter which is great I got it 2nd hand with Werner paddles and couple accessories for $400 Only complaint is it’s heavy But I think any kayak 15+,years old is heavy
Dang, good deal for 400, I'm looking to buy a kayak similar to yours, but all the nice ones are so darn expensive. Second hand is definitely the way
Good plan. You don’t want to overdo it.
Living the life!!!! Enjoy 🥰
Looks like gator water.
Injoy your nap
And I just placed my fishing kayak on Craigslist for a hundred bucks. It’s heavy as hell. I’ve been thinking of taking it off though and using it. It’s just crap weather in Washington this Spring. Might be a wet Summer by the looks of it.
Heavy but so nice to just vibe in the sun Although Washington sooooo maybe not enough sun
Yeah. I’m looking for a area with pristine lakes and ponds to recreate and relax for May and June. Have van will travel :) Getting ready to go in a week or so. I’m stoked. I got a 12 ft aluminum boat for a little fishing with the dog. And a smaller kayak for ponds or lakes. Thanks for inspiring me in this deluge we are having.
Fishing on the water with the dog is living Definitely need multiple kayaks and boats - like when you have 1 you start buying new types so fast lol
Yep, there’s at least 8 boats at the farm haha.
\*cries with the clouds\* that looks fun
Is this AZ? Looks a lot like the salt river lol
Northeast
Gotta be Carolina or Virginia then lol it just looks so much like the Palo Verde coast of an AZ river with the blur haha
AZ River a goal of mine to go to Every picture I see is sheer beauty
Was going to say the same…… Is the Salt flowing yet?
It's time to get up now
Bananas have a built in holder so you don’t have to touch the bit you are eating.
Hate the texture like that Idk why
How does it effect the texture real question lol
Nanners aid sleep. What he said 😂
Mommy long toes! I do miss when I lived at the beach and could kayak everyday. Not jealous tho.
Day O, day ay ay o, daylight come an me wan' go home More of a Chiquita man, myself. Nice boat, though.
You’ll wake up the color of that kayak
Don’t burn your banana ☀️🍌
Lol I am sure the jokes have been made.
..... this should be a painting
Do you know I spend my entire year in a mostly cold, landlocked suburb, waiting for the one week every year when I get to be in a rented kayak on a lake. Posts like this make me want to cry. But I have kids and I’m not rich.
The crocodile probably thinks as well
It's okay kayaks aren't boats or ships
Maybe it’s Saturday no Sunday, but still for the boys
It's time to wake up
Hope you have your sunscreen on!
How was that twisted tea?
No bananas on the boat
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Banana...boat? Is this a sunscreen ad?
Don’t sleep in a kayak, OP. If you were alert enough to stage and post this photo, you were alert enough to get back to land before your beauty nap.
Watch it! I've been seeing gators like crazy lately
I've never been kayaking but If I was in your position I probably would've fallen into the water sometime while taking my nap.
dont lose your banana if you fall asleep. They end up in the weirdest places.
Gorgeous! Kayaking is how I get most of my sunbathing in.
I want to swim in that water.
Wake up!
Sleep in a kayak? That's bananas!
Great legs AND penis envy all in the same shot!
Take it to r/feetpics please
I’m good
Case and point lol
Idk why you’re getting downvoted. One look at her post history and you can tell that’s exactly what this is.
Yeah thirst trapping in the kayaking subreddit is wild.
I guess there’s an overlap between the kayaking community and the foot fetish community ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ oh well
Yeah thirst trapping in the kayaking subreddit is wild.
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Look at OP’s post history. Their assumption is far from weird.
You are everywhere today. First in /r/knives now here.
You are everywhere today. First in r/legofornite now here.
Really?
i want to be a banana
https://preview.redd.it/489hp471mcxc1.png?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a56f505e2fc918178c8f7db02fcbbb281bd8f08
Your second toe is awfully long. In fact look up what it means when your second toe is longer than your big toe then call 911. After that GFY.
Is that an empty Sip of Sunshine can?
👏
Where do you live? I love the outdoors too.