@abc7chicago: Kayaker Chris Smelley was spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard after being stranded at sea for 12 hours with no phone or life jacket. Smelley, an experienced kayaker and former quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks, had set out on his kayaking trip on Thursday morning. High winds made it impossible for him to get to safety. #news #fyp #coastguard #chrissmelley #rescue #kayaking