their first time kayaking to bannerman's island.it was his idea to go there that day. >> well we both wanted to go. >> reporter: you both wanted to go -- >> yeah. >> reporter: -- you both wanted to go to bannerman's island that day. >> yes. >> reporter: it was a bad idea. experts say their kayaks were wrong for the river, more suited for a lake or a pond. the water was cold, just 48 bone chilling degrees. and then there was the forecast. do you remember what the weather was like specifically that day? >> it was a little cold. but it was, you know, it didn't look dangerous or anything. >> reporter: according to the local news, a storm was brewing. >> clouds will be increasing later this afternoon into tonight and then showers develop before dawn. >> reporter: angelika says as usual, vince didn't wear a lifejacket that day, but she says he insisted she put one on. after a few beers, and a couple hours taking pictures on the island, the sun is low. they hurry for their kayaks and head back across the hudson. but angelika says the river