Perhaps you would consider writing an article about this misadventure that turned out alright? Probably not so many guys your age getting out amongst 'em for sea ducks and such, as you do. Meld some opinion with the career of reporting and objectivity, a few pics before & after and your set .. a piece of cake! It would be good fodder for the broader audience outside the normal sporting press. Might help offset the restoration costs, even. Just a thot.
Glad to hear all were recovered, but more importantly that neither you nor your freinds became statistics.
