I remain lost for words. I cannot comment on these instances any longer, I find it too stressful.
Imagine being an older gentleman paddler/surfer like me, and you regularly come across posts like these. My heart starts palpitating almost immediately at this nonsense. For this reason no more comments from me about how absolutely silly it is to leave your paddle behind.
Maybe these guys should have a check list, like the old "spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch".
No I won't write that because I am not commenting. I will leave it to The Rockmagnet.