sit in kayak oceanworthy?

[saltystouty]

I've got a 10 foot dolphin excursion fishing kayak. It is a sit-in style. I typically fish Huntington harbor and Irvine lake with it. I want to get out on ocean I was debating going down to Dana Point and fishing around the kelp beds on the outside of the strands or something. I was wondering if anyone on this site ever took a sit-in kayak out on the ocean? Is there any reason I should not consider it? I've got a fishing vest/life jacket and a bilge pump should any significant water get into my yak. I've also got a paddle leash in case I drop it.