Keep critical items like paddles, life jackets, and the kayak itself within easy reach. Stuff you don't use often should be ...

"Although he was tangled up in fishing gear, the victim had a life jacket on and a radio, and was able to call for help," Grimison said. "The pilot boat heard the calls relayed by another kayaker." ...

This story was updated with added information about the rescue. A kayaker in distress was rescued by a Canaveral Pilots Association harbor pilot, with the assistance of crew members from the ...