1) The U. S. Coast Guard just called off a search near Wood Island, ME. The search began with the discovery of an orange "kayak-type" boat,
which shortly followed the discovery of an inflated PFD! 
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/1...st-called-off/
A suggestion—>
also place your contact information on every PFD—including inflatables.
2) For the the U. S. Coast Guard, the expense of ships and aircraft in a search is totally borne by the Federal Government: to cover that expense, the Federal Government just prints more money.
3) Regarding any efficacy of "lost-kayak-searches" on Lake Winnipesaukee, I doubt the NHMP does any timely searches of this type.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SAMIAM
Sometimes, while kayaking, I wear my Sterns belt pack manual inflatable. It is a type 111 with a 24 gram CO2 that provides over 30# of flotation...the same as any other vest.
Kind of funny....I do get a few looks because it is not visible from water level.
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Maybe that's what others
aren't seeing!
Lastly:
For those unfamiliar with "Solas" reflecting panels, here's a photo of one of eight "Solas patches" on
my PFD.
(
My PFD, which is definitely
worn 
).
