A Lone Kayaker

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

Consider another point of view. If someone has used a kayak over and over, year after year, and not fallen in, the risk of falling in on a low-wind / no-wake day is very low. Before calling other people's actions stupid, consider the context of weather, experience, craft and history. How many have died over the last 20 years while kayaking in winter? We all take risks in our pursuit of happiness and shouldn't be so quick to impose our personal level of comfort on those willing to live closer to the edge.

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. Something as simple as a shifting of the kayaker's weight could trigger a disaster. Having heavy clothes and boots on might be the element that leads to such a mistake. Therefore, from my perspective it is reckless and if something unforeseen happens this fellow would likely place first responders in serious danger.