Fished today 3/22/13. Lost Turbo Fin

[lamb]

Sorry to hear about your episode.
Thanks for that link - I could never hunt it down since they updated their web site. I updated the link on the webcam page.

You're right Gabe! It ought to be washed up on the sand, the Mirage drive is heavy.

I drove by the launch around 6:00 PM. It was laying down, looked ok. You could find lulls and easily land.

But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval.

[yakety-yak]

There was a small craft advisory yesterday and today. It's not worth going out in those conditions because you could lose everything. Be thankful that only the mirage drive is missing.

[Cyn]

Wow that sucks...hopefully they turn up. Check craigslist (via searchtempest) and you might find some cheaper as well.

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by lamb

But there were also sneakers sets that seemed ugly. Relentless, short interval.

Adi...I'm close to breaking the code talk. If you added in "seeing what appeared to be a large shark fin just past the breakers..." I'd be heading out for sure.

[quilicaw]

Well, at least you are OK. The last time I was at La Jolla I saw a guy get knocked out. Literally a kayak to the face--not cool.

I know it goes against the grain, but I often come in with my fins in place. I know that the extra speed has saved me more than once. If you feel that you are going to tag the bottom, push and pull the fins so that they are flat against the bottom of the kayak, it you do hit bottom it won't be so bad.

Keep trying.

[Chuck D]

That sucks bro I am sorry to see that happened to you. I was the guy from Chicago that met you at the launch. A couple tips when heading in that may save you in those situations. First and most important take your time. Sit outside the break for as long a it takes to see those far sets and how they are devloping. I sat for a good 10min yesterday till I make the paddle in. Second use the bungee in your Hobie to secure your fins and have them hug the hull. Third always check behind you as you come in, if you see a big swell turn your yak sideways and put your paddle into the wave and lean into the wave. Lastly if the wave is too big and you are close to shore jump out, point your yak at the beach and hold on. The yak will usually stay upright and pull you in. Sorry about the drive I hope you keep up with the sport, I look forward to seeing you out there again sometime.
Chuck

[da22y]

Originally Posted by Chuck D

Lastly if the wave is too big and you are close to shore jump out, point your yak at the beach and hold on. The yak will usually stay upright and pull you in.
Chuck

Jump out, grab the kayak mid section handle, like a " T ".
Kayak parallel to the shore, wave coming behind you.
Float your feet out, let the wave push you in.
Safe and easy.

I found point the kayak at the beach will sometime flip over too.
Just my 2 cents.

Danny

[jimoney9]

Originally Posted by da22y

Jump out, grab the kayak mid section handle, like a " T ".
Kayak parallel to the shore, wave coming behind you.
Float your feet out, let the wave push you in.
Safe and easy.

I found point the kayak at the beach will sometime flip over too.
Just my 2 cents.

Danny

I honestly didn't think I was gonna go vertical like that. All others times I've just rode the wave in and never kick me up like that. But then again, I never went out when there were such big waves. I didn't even have time to think about that. I just trusted my experience...which wasn't that much. Thank you for the advice. I'll jump in next time. I didn't know how deep it was so that's why I was afraid to jump in.