Well, I take a cell phone because I have one...works for me. Anyway as I mentioned, I only actually use it to bug my friends, and tell my darling when to expect me home.
Revisiting the video with the orcas...did you notice that although the audio is good, you can't understand what is being said? You can if you speak Korean...cause the damn thing is a commercial for Powerade, made there. I found it on Snopes.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/kayak.asp
They started with footage of the whales and just added in the kayakers. No wonder the guy's boat disappears so quickly. It was never there to start with.
I haven't been out in a few weeks but hope to get some more water time. I like the spring and fall seasons. Just got some thermal paddling mitts which will make a big difference--you fasten them to the paddle with velcro closure and keep your hand inside. If I find a good sale I'm going to get a decent paddling jacket too.