Localism...why not in La Jolla?

[2-Stix]

i spent 25 years surfing ventura and oxnard. gave beating and took beatings. i was the local for many many years acting out and being a dumbass tough guy. you defiantly will not see that out of me in kayak community. i gave up the surf years ago for the kinder sports.

[taggermike]

I'm seeing the LJ area getting steadily more crowded. And with crowds comes attitude. I'm seeing more guys respond to my wave or "what's up" with a dead stare and then turning away.

Guys localize surf breaks to maximise a valuable resource. Waves. The launch in LJ isn't really a valuable resource that any one would bother tying to hoard. Mike

[captnblood34]

Originally Posted by taggermike

I'm seeing the LJ area getting steadily more crowded. And with crowds comes attitude. I'm seeing more guys respond to my wave or "what's up" with a dead stare and then turning away.

Guys localize surf breaks to maximise a valuable resource. Waves. The launch in LJ isn't really a valuable resource that any one would bother tying to hoard. Mike

X2... Shame

[driftwood]

It's one of reason why I always bring a Gopro with me. Video can be a powerful testimony in court.

[The pelican]

Originally Posted by driftwood

It's one of reason why I always bring a Gopro with me. Video can be a powerful testimony in court.

Really? Part of the reason you bring a Go Pro to LJ is in case you need video evidence in court?

I fish La Jolla all the time and people are super cool. Don't think I've ever had any real issues with anyone at the launch or on the water. I've had guys in yaks and boat get a little to close. Big deal. It's usually just someone who's new or doesn't realize they're crowding you. Tell them nicely, be a reasonable person, and don't look for a fight.

Save the Go Pro for all the you catch. You'll have more fun.

Pat

[driftwood]

Originally Posted by The pelican

Really? Part of the reason you bring a Go Pro to LJ is in case you need video evidence in court?

I fish La Jolla all the time and people are super cool. Don't think I've ever had any real issues with anyone at the launch or on the water. I've had guys in yaks and boat get a little to close. Big deal. It's usually just someone who's new or doesn't realize they're crowding you. Tell them nicely, be a reasonable person, and don't look for a fight.

Save the Go Pro for all the you catch. You'll have more fun.

Pat

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last year it was reported that someone was shooting a gun to scare off kayakers. Another report... some crazy boater threaten a kayaker and kept casting an iron at him almost hit him. And yes, it all happen right in La Jolla.
I don't look for trouble, trouble seems to always find me. I don't really mind if big LARGE boats getting close to me. Many of those boaters are my friends. I'm not paranoid by no means.

I do bring a Gopro to film my hook ups. But it's like having a camera in your car and you get into an accident. video would tell whose fault it really was. A lot crazy things can happen on crowed waters.

[kjsdad619]

Never have a had a problem in LJ with any D Bags...people wave, I wave, I give up my bait if I am heading in, talk fish and BS on shore...my beef is with the FU%^ing Dogs.....but they live there, we don't..comes with territory.

If anyone gets stupid with you...get naked, jump in and swim after them..they tend to flee quickly....See you out there...