What a shame.

WEAR those life jackets as required by law in these cold water months...and always in small boats like kayaks and canoes (at least).

Let's hope this is a short thread this year.

COLD weather cramps up even the best swimmers....in addition to trying to get back into a flipped over kayak which is difficult.

Many years ago my cousin and I drove to Ft. Weatherall in Jamestown, RI and launched my 2-person sit in kayak. We went outside the cove and out into open water. A disrespectful offshore battle wagon steamed close to us and his wake totally flooded the sit in kayak (of course he just kept on going without a care). We had to swim the water filled kayak to a small outcropping of rock, climb up on the rock, and spill all the water out of the kayak and continued our kayaking.

Love it dan!

Those not familiar with long meadow should know there isn't much water deeper than 3 feet. Exceptionally shallow and weedy.

If my kids are going to be near water fishing they have a life jacket on, and most of our excursions are on the shore not in my boat. I definitely got a couple of looks from other people once.... stare all you want.

Float plan, vests, even a spare truck and boat key for my fishing partner on multi day trips.

Kayaker went into the drink of Norwalk this past week. Was lucky cling onto their partners yak until help arrived. Glad it was a positive ending. I was at the beach on Saturday, I don't even want to stick my hand in the water, never mind getting submerged.

CD