The Brazosport Facts July 10, 2007 SURFSIDE BEACH - Cause of death had not been officially released Monday for a kayaker found face down in the water near Surfside Beach on Sunday, but U.S. Coast Guard officials said a life jacket might have made a difference in his survival. "There are life jackets that any boater can purchase where the life jackets won't let you lay face down in the water," said Adam Eggers, a U.S. Coast Guard petty officer. "A life jacket like that in this case might have helped. "People say, ‘I can swim just fine,' but there are often times that you're not able to swim," Eggers said. The 31-year-old kayaker, Loyd Woods of Katy, was believed to have come down to the beach to fish for the day, Henson said.