Respect the Lake and Be Prepared

Questions about water transportation and fishing on the island.

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Nick
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Respect the Lake and Be Prepared

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http://gokayaknow.com/index.php/great-l ... -fatality/
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Your link does an excellent analysis of the lack of preparation this poor soul succumb to.
8 trips, 1975 x 2, 1976 x 2, 1978, 1985, 2000, 2013
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And the most frightening thing is that I've seen solo paddlers with similar gear and boats on the Island in early May.
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