i think they have paid a big enough fine in losing it
(no i didn't think it was yours sj - the 'you' was in response to graytonrocs)
just amazed they never heard of the giant monster that eats all the things left unsecured on the beach overnight!
still don't know what happened to the paddles...
on the other hand, you can probably get a kayak really cheap at a flea market or pawn shop to the west