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Old 08-29-2012, 08:37 PM   #1
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i was new once

you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new.

fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over.

wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help.

study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers.

wear appropriate sun protection.

parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer.

be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck.

bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps.

if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at.

bring water its hot out there.

tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back.

get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys

when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer.

i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up.
dave
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Old 08-29-2012, 08:43 PM   #2
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you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new.

fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over.

wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help.

study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers.

wear appropriate sun protection.

parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer.

be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck.

bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps.

if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at.

bring water its hot out there.

tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back.

get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys

when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer.

i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up.
dave
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:38 PM   #3
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Wow folks on this forum are acually really helpful. And yes I never not once sat my ass in a kayak so I expect to wipe out afew dozen times. Been looking at the regs and have those down for the most part, but I will be sure to print them out at work and bring them along just in case. Any more wisdom is really appreciated thanks a million.

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Old 08-30-2012, 05:59 AM   #4
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If you are prone to seasickness then get "The Patch" as it works 100% of the time for me.

Have all you tackle and poles set up at home you don't want to set up on the water.


If you are fishing the kelp bring something to tie off to the kelp to prevent drifting.

Enjoy your time on the water as this is one effing fun sport.
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Old 08-30-2012, 07:17 AM   #5
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Wow folks on this forum are acually really helpful. And yes I never not once sat my ass in a kayak so I expect to wipe out afew dozen times. Been looking at the regs and have those down for the most part, but I will be sure to print them out at work and bring them along just in case. Any more wisdom is really appreciated thanks a million.

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Old 08-30-2012, 08:28 AM   #6
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As coffeebean16 said, if you're bringing a trailer, get there early like "O dark thirty". A buddy and I used to lauch a Zodiac there and a lot of times trying to find a parking spot for car and trailer after 7:00 a.m. was a hassle.
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Old 08-30-2012, 08:52 AM   #7
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watch the swell this weekend, I heard it is coming...
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If in doubt please ask. Introduce yourself to someone before you barragge them with questions too. Most will be very willing to help. We have all been that dude on the beach just clueless and intimidated. Some still feel that way long into the hobby. Hope you slay em.
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watch the swell this weekend, I heard it is coming...
Looks that way, may have to change plans and go early fri am and again early wed after it dies down.
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Old 08-30-2012, 06:06 AM   #10
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you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new.

fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over.

wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help.

study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers.

wear appropriate sun protection.

parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer.

be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck.

bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps.

if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at.

bring water its hot out there.

tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back.

get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys

when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer.

i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up.
dave
Nicely said... Leash everything down and I mean everything! You will flip eventually so just be prepared
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