On Jul 1, 1:35 pm, "W. Watson" wrote:
[...]
As it turns out, at about the 5th mile I capsized the kayak on a rock, and
had to bail out. My spray skirt too easily opened, and I had to let the boat
float away.
[...]


That is a funny story. Are you trying for a Darwin award? Don't go out
alone to test yourself.