Humbling Experience - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 04-09-2014, 10:40 PM

Glad to see you came out of it ok. On the video I could tell you were going to go over, cause when the waves are gaining on you, you need to be looking over your shoulder so as to know when it catches up then you lean back and to which side your kayak is going to turn. When it starts to turn right or left you just need to put your hand paddle into the wave. Hold it flat to the surface lean into the wave away from shore. The paddle will support you and the wave will pass under your Kayak. As soon as it passes start paddling to aim the Kayak straight at shore again. Look over the shoulder again to see the next coming wave. During the video I saw a lot of Kayakers that seem to stop paddling either trying to go out or when coming in. The rudder is useless when the wave is pushing the Kayak. The best way to stay pointing into the waves or to shore on the way back it to continue paddling and keep the Yak from getting sideways to oncoming waves. It must have been hard since you just got the PA. I bet it does not handle like your old outback.

wiredantz · 04-10-2014, 07:30 AM

so funny, can't stop the tears from coming.

Glad your safe. tony or roby would of come to the rescue if you could not get up. That is why we kayak in pairs.

Tony you did a great job on that video, elevator music hit the jackpot!

William Novotny · 04-10-2014, 08:14 AM

This is just a prime example for a discussion earlier in the week. What looks comical to the spectators on shore can be an all too different experience for the person trapped under a 130# fully loaded kayak. You could slam your head and pass out, become wrapped in leashes, rigs and other gear. Don't count on the tourists, rental staff and life guards to be watching or even know what to look for if something goes wrong. We had a crew of 3 on Tuesday and even though the surf was pretty non existent and we arrived at the zone at different times we all waited outside the line for each other to assist if needed.

I know some people feel that launching and landing from lj is a lot less sinister then people make on because of all the soccer mom's braving the surf in rental yaks daily. But they are not loaded with a 100+# of gear that could turn into weapons in a flip.

William Novotny · 04-10-2014, 08:16 AM

I still would pay money to see Tony save you though

TheBentRod · 04-10-2014, 08:31 AM

I had a small wave cause me to flip in the past. I must have just sat there and took it like Jorge. Now, I would just brace and ride the wave in. But on a Big A$$ PA, it looks too hard to brace. Sticking with the Outback fo sho now!

Glad you are okay Jorge.

GR6RR · 04-10-2014, 08:37 AM

Lesson learned. Don't make fun of others in the past of their failures. just messin around.

kept laughing at the elevator music guy in the blue kayak, did dude ever make it out?

jorluivil · 04-10-2014, 09:10 AM

Getting stuck under the kayak wasn't fun, I'm glad I didn't panic.

YTHunter · 04-10-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GR6RR

Lesson learned. Don't make fun of others in the past of their failures. just messin around.

kept laughing at the elevator music guy in the blue kayak, did dude ever make it out?

Just checked the La Jolla Webcam... he's still trying to get out.

Iceman · 04-10-2014, 08:15 AM

No way I would have wanted to launch and land a PA that day, bracing would have kept you sliding in, I imagine that is kind of hard to do on a wider kayak while sitting up higher.

04-09-2014, 10:40 PM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Glad to see you came out of it ok. On the video I could tell you were going to go over, cause when the waves are gaining on you, you need to be looking over your shoulder so as to know when it catches up then you lean back and to which side your kayak is going to turn. When it starts to turn right or left you just need to put your hand paddle into the wave. Hold it flat to the surface lean into the wave away from shore. The paddle will support you and the wave will pass under your Kayak. As soon as it passes start paddling to aim the Kayak straight at shore again. Look over the shoulder again to see the next coming wave. During the video I saw a lot of Kayakers that seem to stop paddling either trying to go out or when coming in. The rudder is useless when the wave is pushing the Kayak. The best way to stay pointing into the waves or to shore on the way back it to continue paddling and keep the Yak from getting sideways to oncoming waves. It must have been hard since you just got the PA. I bet it does not handle like your old outback. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 04-10-2014 at 11:26 AM.

04-10-2014, 07:30 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	so funny, can't stop the tears from coming. Glad your safe. tony or roby would of come to the rescue if you could not get up. That is why we kayak in pairs. Tony you did a great job on that video, elevator music hit the jackpot! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 04-10-2014 at 07:39 AM.

04-10-2014, 08:14 AM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	This is just a prime example for a discussion earlier in the week. What looks comical to the spectators on shore can be an all too different experience for the person trapped under a 130# fully loaded kayak. You could slam your head and pass out, become wrapped in leashes, rigs and other gear. Don't count on the tourists, rental staff and life guards to be watching or even know what to look for if something goes wrong. We had a crew of 3 on Tuesday and even though the surf was pretty non existent and we arrived at the zone at different times we all waited outside the line for each other to assist if needed. I know some people feel that launching and landing from lj is a lot less sinister then people make on because of all the soccer mom's braving the surf in rental yaks daily. But they are not loaded with a 100+# of gear that could turn into weapons in a flip. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-10-2014, 08:16 AM	#4
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I still would pay money to see Tony save you though __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-10-2014, 08:31 AM	#5
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	I had a small wave cause me to flip in the past. I must have just sat there and took it like Jorge. Now, I would just brace and ride the wave in. But on a Big A$$ PA, it looks too hard to brace. Sticking with the Outback fo sho now! Glad you are okay Jorge. Last edited by TheBentRod; 04-10-2014 at 11:12 AM.

04-10-2014, 08:37 AM	#6
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	Lesson learned. Don't make fun of others in the past of their failures. just messin around. kept laughing at the elevator music guy in the blue kayak, did dude ever make it out? __________________

04-10-2014, 09:10 AM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Getting stuck under the kayak wasn't fun, I'm glad I didn't panic. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-10-2014, 08:15 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	No way I would have wanted to launch and land a PA that day, bracing would have kept you sliding in, I imagine that is kind of hard to do on a wider kayak while sitting up higher. __________________