: Lets just say a dumb guy decided to paddle his S&G up a too shallow creek in

I disagree about the "dumb" !

It's not dumb tp go & explore places.

If I had a kayak, I would go with it everywhere & anywhere !

well, actually, I do (have a kayak) & I do (go with it everywhere & anywhere). I say better go there, see the place & put a little hole in your kayak, than not go there at all.

be proud of your (kayak's) scars 8-)

If you want to keep your kayak nice & neat, than build a stripper & hang it in your garage forever.

Erez