On Saturday I was coming back from a paddle in the Pasley Islands in Howe Sound and I noticed some splashing about between Gibsons and Keats Island. I paddled over and discovered a couple of kayakers, one in her boat and he in the water. They asked if I knew anything about how to get back into a kayak. He'd been in the water about 20 minutes. I had him grab on to the front of my kayak as I emptied his boat which seemed unbelievably heavy. As I steadied his boat I noticed the back hatch was partly off and it was completely full. After getting all the water out and getting him back in his kayak I asked if they were okay to continue on. It was only about a kilometer to Gibsons so I offered to go across with them. They said they were fine and declined my offer. I reviewed with them about how to do an assisted rescue and they headed off. I wouldn't say that they were in any real danger as the water was pretty warm - about 72 degrees and the channel where they were has lots of traffic. Had I not come across them I'm sure a motor boat could have been flagged down shortly. Conversely, they could have done the same paddle in the spring or fall when the water is colder and there is less traffic, which would have increased the risk factor substantially. I certainly don't want to discourage anyone for going out in a kayak but they demonstrated the importance of having a plan for getting back in your boat should you come out - I mean a plan beyond somebody coming by and helping you back in