Thanks to helpful 3rd ave people (Saturday)

[keithdkd]

Saturday, my gear failed when my safety line snapped suddenly. (it was pretty old) I had to release the kite, and later got help from a couple people who I want to thank:

- Ken P, for towing me back to shore (it would have been a long swim)
- The guy who towed my board (I don't know who you are; it was a red surfboard)
- Jack for helping to spot my kite with binoculars
- The guy with the jetski who helped look for my kite (sorry I forgot your name)

Sunday morning, I got a call from someone who found my kite in Hayward! It had my number on it. The kite was mostly undamaged when I got it back.

Reminder to call the coast guard non-emergency number (415-399-3530) in cases like this. When I called them shortly after I returned to shore, they had already started receiving 911 calls from drivers. It saves them a lot of trouble to know they don't need to look for a body.

[NorCalNomad]

Good call on putting your number on your kite. How and where do you have it?

[keithdkd]

Yes, that was the secondary reason I shared: to get people to label their equipment. I wrote my number on the last panel, where it would show clearly (I.e. Not on black). I wrote email address on the opposite side.

[keithdkd]

Oh and using a permanent marker / sharpie