Wow! @insculpt it sounds like you have some bad(but also really good) luck!
I can't believe you've had three close calls with your life! And the last one where the sand bar just so happens to appear under your feet. That is some serious power of fate/coincidence.

If you have the time, could you come over to my submission for the SWC and give it a read? I would appreciate it greatly!

Keep up the great work!