AOTY-Can this also stand for "Accidently Out of the Yak"

Wali,

I too paddle a Cobra (Explorer)and yes ,I know well the lack of handles is a problem when trying to reboard, but loved your story. I can sooooo relate.
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If a picture speaks a thousand words, one flip teaches at least as many lessons. ;)We have since put handles on our Cobras.

And I'm sorry to tell you that they are not allowing hooking your fishing partner(s) in AOTY. Oh Well.

Tight lines.
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