Kayak launching sites - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 07-19-2010, 05:02 PM

has anyone been to theses launch sites?? are they really accessible to the public? are they easy to get to??

according to the MLPA they do but i have never heard or seen theses sites

-scallywag- · 07-19-2010, 05:31 PM

hahhaha...look at all those kayak launch sites...i cant believe that everyone is crying about closing LJ when we have all those easily accessable launches right there at the sunset cliffs....

ummm yeh if you have a crane or... if you don't mind carring all your equipment down dirt goat trails on a 60-80ft cliff, then launching from rocky, slippery reefs (usually not much sand) and larger surf...one of those sites has stairs but it is hard enough to get a longboard down them, I'm not sure I could even carry a 15ft, 50lb kayak down those stairs or trails, and i'm young and stupid!!

ohh yeh, then you gotta get back up?? i'm guessing only %10 of the guys that use this forum could actually physically pull a fishing trip out of those "launches"....and I'm not one of them!!!!

Sounds like non-discriminatory public access to me!

dsafety · 07-19-2010, 06:26 PM

Those are all good snorkeling or scuba diving access sites. Kayak launching... not so much. Who made up that map?

Bob

roadx · 07-19-2010, 06:38 PM

this is from the marine map decision tool found here

http://southcoast.marinemap.org/marinemap/

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What is MarineMap?

MarineMap is an online mapping tool developed to assist in the design of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative process.

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Why MarineMap?

MarineMap assists South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (SCRSG) members in the design of MPAs by allowing them to view oceanographic, biological, geological, chemical and human dimensions of the ocean and coastal areas. MarineMap provides easy sharing of MPA ideas, and reports on how well individual MPAs and arrays of MPAs meet various guidelines set by the Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT) to help meet the goals of the MLPA.

old_rookie · 07-19-2010, 07:39 PM

Here is a view of Sunset Cliffs park which they indicate is a launch area - oh look, I do see a launch ramp!!

http://www.californiacoastline.org/c...gs=0&year=2004

dmrides · 07-19-2010, 08:04 PM

I have launched several times from Orchard and Bermuda streets. It is a pain in the ass, sketchy and almost not worth the difficulty. It can really only be done a few days a year at mid to high tide with very little swell. Proceed with caution.

roadx · 07-20-2010, 05:09 AM

the kayak toboggan launch ramp

hahaha

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

Here is a view of Sunset Cliffs park which they indicate is a launch area - oh look, I do see a launch ramp!!

http://www.californiacoastline.org/c...gs=0&year=2004

467echo · 07-19-2010, 07:27 PM

Just wait until Hobie is done with R&D on the new Helo Drive system!

Nic D · 07-19-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

Just wait until Hobie is done with R&D on the new Helo Drive system!

I heard about this one... sounds pretty cool

07-19-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	Kayak launching sites has anyone been to theses launch sites?? are they really accessible to the public? are they easy to get to?? according to the MLPA they do but i have never heard or seen theses sites __________________

07-19-2010, 07:27 PM	#8
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Just wait until Hobie is done with R&D on the new Helo Drive system! __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-19-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	hahhaha...look at all those kayak launch sites...i cant believe that everyone is crying about closing LJ when we have all those easily accessable launches right there at the sunset cliffs.... ummm yeh if you have a crane or... if you don't mind carring all your equipment down dirt goat trails on a 60-80ft cliff, then launching from rocky, slippery reefs (usually not much sand) and larger surf...one of those sites has stairs but it is hard enough to get a longboard down them, I'm not sure I could even carry a 15ft, 50lb kayak down those stairs or trails, and i'm young and stupid!! ohh yeh, then you gotta get back up?? i'm guessing only %10 of the guys that use this forum could actually physically pull a fishing trip out of those "launches"....and I'm not one of them!!!! Sounds like non-discriminatory public access to me!

07-19-2010, 06:26 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Those are all good snorkeling or scuba diving access sites. Kayak launching... not so much. Who made up that map? Bob

07-19-2010, 07:39 PM	#5
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Here is a view of Sunset Cliffs park which they indicate is a launch area - oh look, I do see a launch ramp!! http://www.californiacoastline.org/c...gs=0&year=2004

07-19-2010, 08:04 PM	#6
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I have launched several times from Orchard and Bermuda streets. It is a pain in the ass, sketchy and almost not worth the difficulty. It can really only be done a few days a year at mid to high tide with very little swell. Proceed with caution.