SD Bay outing july 5, '10

[roadx]

i went out in the LJ surf today for the first time just to practice before i commit to a fishing trip. the waves were pretty small but it was easy to get out and back on the outback.
it's not as scary as you think once you tried it. i feel confident enough now to try a fishing trip.

a strap for your glasses (or store them if you can) would be a good idea, just in case. maybe a strap and a leash to your PFD may work for you??


when you get ready and want company let me know, i'll go with ya if i have the time off

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by roadx

when you get ready and want company let me know, i'll go with ya if i have the time off

I plan to go Saturday morning the 17th - provided my schedule (wife and work) allows it. It will be low tide at 8am, did not check any other predictions, wind or swell. I'll be doing exactly what you did, practice before committing to a morning of fishing. Did you flip coming back in?

[roadx]

Did you flip coming back in?

went out 4 times that day and didnt flip once. the first couple times i timed it wrong and ended up surfing it in. it would go sideways only when i lifted the rudder by then i was in knee high water and needed to jump out anyways its fun!

i did learn that if a keep my rudder cord in my hand pulled back and release when needed is easier then trying to find it then releasing it. i think the hobie guys will understand??

going out through the surf your going to get wet and i dont see anyway around that

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by roadx

went out 4 times that day and didnt flip once. the first couple times i timed it wrong and ended up surfing it in. it would go sideways only when i lifted the rudder by then i was in knee high water and needed to jump out anyways its fun!

i did learn that if a keep my rudder cord in my hand pulled back and release when needed is easier then trying to find it then releasing it. i think the hobie guys will understand??

going out through the surf your going to get wet and i dont see anyway around that

cool!!
Getting wet makes sense - but that's what the scuppers are for right?
and if you get cold - just paddle for a while - that always warms me up.
Picked up a wetsuit (spring suit) last night at costco for ~$27 - might use that for the first time out.