As many of you know, I (George Gronseth) write the safety column for Sea Kayaker magazine. These articles typically contain a report on a sea kayaking accident that I have investigated, the lessons learned by those involved, and my analysis along with suggestions for avoiding such problems. I write these articles with the hope that those who read them will learn from the mistakes of others and so avoid repeating them.
You can help in this effort by sending information on accidents you hear about, clippings from newspapers, and sharing your own personal close calls. Whenever possible, I use the leads I get to contact those involved and ask for their cooperation.
My address is:
George Gronseth
11801 188th Ave. SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
Email:george@kayakacademy.com
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November 15, 2007 kayak accident in Bellingham Bay, WA
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and
October 7, 2007 Sea Kayaking Accident in Howe Sound, BC Canada
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September 20, 2007 kayaker missing off Lummi Island, WA
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Aug. 11, 2007 Sea Kayaking Accident in WA
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May 8, 2007 Sea Kayaking Accident in ME
April 14th and 17, 2007 Bellingham Herald (Bellinham, WA) reported a fatal accident of a sea kayaker who had been paddling
solo near north end of Lummi Island on 4/12/07.
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