MUNISING, Mich. — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a boater who tried to swim to shore in Lake Superior after a small sailboat capsized and also helped round up roughly 30 empty kayaks that were adrift in the lake.
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/07/15/coast-guard-rescue-kayaks/87117772/
And the tour operator was???
“The kayakers were part of a guided tour to Pictured Rocks. On their way back the winds had picked up and many were unable to make any headway towards the shore.”
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/-Stranded-Kayakers-Picked-Up-By-Pictured-Rocks-Cruises-386676091.html
I don’t know but
I’m not surprised this happened during a tour, based on the operator(s) I’ve seen on my past trips there.
Gichi Gami
Superior is no joke to paddle, especially for a novice. I think the mentality one gets when paddling in a tour group is that you are safer & nothing can happen.
Just remember you sign your life away on those liability waivers before the trip for a reason…
Tour operator was Uncle Ducky
Here’s the story:
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/07/dexter_woman_among_kayakers_re.html
Why didn’t the “guide” call for help?
I dont think Uncle Ducky has
a stellar reputation.
From what I have heard and once in Pictured Rocks seen, Trek and Trail does.
ugh
The comments. Half the people think kayaks are incompatible with the great lakes.