Chandra Cooper Review of These Guys Kayak
Myself and a few friends encountered a group using...
Myself and a few friends encountered a group using this kayak service at the launch point. The driver was very rude to our group just because he thought our trip was too long. A few of the people using this service had expressed that they did not know how to use the equipment being provided (kayaks and one inflatable pontoon float). The man was very rude but did say he would show them how to use the equipment. He paddled in a circle and said that's how. About an 1-2 hours into our trip we encountered a husband and wife from this group stuck on some down trees and debris. The man's kayak was sinking and the lady was getting pushed into the trees. He could not touch and had no pfd. We spent an hour getting them out of this situation and making a chain of kayaks to pull the man and now sunkin kayak from the river. We got them out and good to go again, 10 min later she is stuck again and can't control her float. The man flips his kayak and fills it again. We once again save them and after risking our safety, we express to them our concerns for them being on the river. The wife stayed on shore and waited for us to send help. The husband took off and went down the wrong branch. We sent someone after him as well. Both are safe. My concern is that you send people without basic guidance and without a guide itself. You may have them sign waivers but you are allowing unaware people to go out and get into situations that others end up having to risk their own safety to make sure others are safe. I did NOT sign a waiver but with no cell service who would just pass by and allow someone's life to be in jeopardy. GUY, get it together... there are tons of people, that are great river guides and could provide basic instructions, that would LOVE this summer job
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