sit in kayak oceanworthy? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HobieScot · 08-01-2015, 04:21 PM

I myself wouldn't try taking a sit inside they the surf

But I would feel safer launching from a boat launch or protected type launch where you don't have to worry about taking a wave over the bow. A launch like the Coast Gaurd launch at Newport would be ideal. There are no waves and it's always an easy launch. Plus it's just a short paddle/peddle to the mouth of the harbor.

I took a two footer over the bow on Thursday that dumped a bunch of water in:/on my kayak (my fault- I wasn't paying attention)

A bilge pump would take awhile to remove that much water and if you took a second one shortly after the first and you could be in trouble in short order.

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08-01-2015, 04:21 PM	#3
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	I myself wouldn't try taking a sit inside they the surf But I would feel safer launching from a boat launch or protected type launch where you don't have to worry about taking a wave over the bow. A launch like the Coast Gaurd launch at Newport would be ideal. There are no waves and it's always an easy launch. Plus it's just a short paddle/peddle to the mouth of the harbor. I took a two footer over the bow on Thursday that dumped a bunch of water in:/on my kayak (my fault- I wasn't paying attention) A bilge pump would take awhile to remove that much water and if you took a second one shortly after the first and you could be in trouble in short order. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk