M_Boats: gas in water

Early last month Rich and Really went on an overnighter to Lake Don Pedro.Wasn't able to arrive at cove to Anchor out until 7pm. While rushing to set up the boom tent I realized that I forgot to put the gas can forward. While carry the filled 2.5 gallon plastic can to tie off at the bow I slid on the jib and the can went overboard. By the time I got the boat hook it was too far to reach. It was a cold and getting dark. I was in shock watching the sealed container bouncing along the little waves out to center of the cove. I dove in and had to swim a good 50 feet to retrieve the can. Rich Cottrell