NPH Coast Gaurd Launch Fines! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DPevin · 06-25-2018, 02:47 PM

probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots.

If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit.

This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

jbl_91762 · 06-25-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DPevin

probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots.

If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit.

This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

Agree with all you said! I'll be out there this Saturday and will scope it out, but Im not gonna park and launch there, going to B Island to launch. I bet its the owners of those homes right there that complain. They should ban non residents then to enjoy that beach!!!

alanw · 06-25-2018, 03:20 PM

Wow no launching from public property, no launching before 8am, no using wheels even on the beaches, no crossing of sidewalks, this is some anti-kayak shit!

wiredantz · 06-25-2018, 03:35 PM

Sent to: recreation@newportbeachca.gov

Hello,

I wanted to find out where I can get a map/ directory of all the place I can launch a kayak in New Port Harbor legally . I just got off the phone with the coast guard station because they will soon start enforcing a $500 fine for launching a kayak at the coast guard station beach (image attached) Kayakers have always enjoyed the freedom of been able to access the beach to launch our kayaks into the Pacific Ocean. Now we feel, that the city is discriminating against us and are going to take us to court for trying to use the beach to launch our kayaks.

Please let us know.... we have a community of over 5000 members that actively use the beaches in southern California.

Will post reply if I get one

Iceman · 06-25-2018, 03:43 PM

Wow, that does suck!

Orca Winfrey · 06-25-2018, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPevin

probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots.

If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit.

This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

Money = Privilege

Amish Ed · 06-25-2018, 05:49 PM

This blows me away. I've had cops come talk to me before when launching on the peninsula, home owner complained I was breaking into cars. Based on everything posted there will be few if any spots for us to launch. I wonder, is a float tube considered a vessel? What about a paddleboard?

Stuck20 · 06-25-2018, 06:14 PM

Unbelievable. Newport was my (and I'm sure others') favorite fishery. Very disappointing.

Raskal311 · 06-25-2018, 09:55 PM

First they limit you then they'll take it away all tougher. This is so sad....

Zed · 06-25-2018, 10:10 PM

Remember dropping your kayak on a beach and paddling out? Doesnt seem that long ago.

newportdogs · 06-26-2018, 12:12 AM

I live in Newport Beach and have been launching there for 8 years. This is clearly money talking, total BS. There are many kayakers launching there, not just those who fish. Here are the hand carried boat launch sites as of today from the city website. Notice launch site 39, OCHD Boat Docks, that’s the docks next to the beach. I will be taking this map down to the Coast Guard Station this week to confirm whether or not 39 still exists and what it means. Parking can’t be the issue, you can park on the street.

After I confirm what’s going on I’m looking forward to discussing this with my city councilman, Duffy Duffield. The last time I tried to contact him it was crickets, he’s worthless. Too busy selling Duffy boats.

http://www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showdocument?id=1269

makobob · 06-26-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Remember dropping your kayak on a beach and paddling out? Doesnt seem that long ago.

Heck ZED, I think I will follow your dad to MEXICO where none of this shit is going on. BTW your dad won the halibut tournament again this year, with
GULP again on the neclear chicken. Tight lines amigo.

easyday · 06-26-2018, 10:21 PM

Looks like I’m going to have to go get myself a ticket and fight it in court!

06-25-2018, 03:20 PM	#3
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06-25-2018, 03:35 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Sent an email to the city of Newport Sent to: recreation@newportbeachca.gov Hello, I wanted to find out where I can get a map/ directory of all the place I can launch a kayak in New Port Harbor legally . I just got off the phone with the coast guard station because they will soon start enforcing a $500 fine for launching a kayak at the coast guard station beach (image attached) Kayakers have always enjoyed the freedom of been able to access the beach to launch our kayaks into the Pacific Ocean. Now we feel, that the city is discriminating against us and are going to take us to court for trying to use the beach to launch our kayaks. Please let us know.... we have a community of over 5000 members that actively use the beaches in southern California. Will post reply if I get one __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-25-2018, 03:43 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Wow, that does suck! __________________

06-25-2018, 05:49 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	This blows me away. I've had cops come talk to me before when launching on the peninsula, home owner complained I was breaking into cars. Based on everything posted there will be few if any spots for us to launch. I wonder, is a float tube considered a vessel? What about a paddleboard? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-25-2018, 09:55 PM	#9
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	First they limit you then they'll take it away all tougher. This is so sad.... __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

06-25-2018, 02:47 PM	#1
DPevin Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dana Point Posts: 96	probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots. If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit. This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

06-25-2018, 06:14 PM	#8
Stuck20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 100	Unbelievable. Newport was my (and I'm sure others') favorite fishery. Very disappointing.

06-25-2018, 10:10 PM	#10
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Remember dropping your kayak on a beach and paddling out? Doesnt seem that long ago. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-26-2018, 12:12 AM	#11
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	I live in Newport Beach and have been launching there for 8 years. This is clearly money talking, total BS. There are many kayakers launching there, not just those who fish. Here are the hand carried boat launch sites as of today from the city website. Notice launch site 39, OCHD Boat Docks, that’s the docks next to the beach. I will be taking this map down to the Coast Guard Station this week to confirm whether or not 39 still exists and what it means. Parking can’t be the issue, you can park on the street. After I confirm what’s going on I’m looking forward to discussing this with my city councilman, Duffy Duffield. The last time I tried to contact him it was crickets, he’s worthless. Too busy selling Duffy boats. http://www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showdocument?id=1269

06-26-2018, 10:21 PM	#13
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Looks like I’m going to have to go get myself a ticket and fight it in court! __________________