4-14-08, a good reason for GPS... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

grey zone · 04-16-2008, 01:12 PM

It's very common for dense fog to form after a warm Santa Ana wind event breaks down. It's easy to get caught off guard because of the dry clear weather prior. This is not a rule but something to keep in mind. Fog formation under these conditions is often fast and can occur at anytime of the day. Stay safe go prepared.

Earl E. Retire · 04-16-2008, 01:33 PM

Grey Zone is absolutely right. And the time to get prepared is when the weather is clear. Mark waypoints in safe areas to get you back to the launch in good shape. You can use a chart to do this, or can simply paddle a safe route and mark points as you go. One thing that's very cool about GPS is accuracy. You'll be within a few meters of your spots using it. Just remember that other big boaters may be around that aren't as careful as you, and GPS isn't radar. A sounding device (whistle or horn) is important in fog too.

EER

Siebler · 04-16-2008, 01:55 PM

Pretty crazy, As nate and I got off the water it was all nice and warm. Saw it moving in while I was at Point Loma helping Brent. Pretty thick stuff.

Shawn · 04-18-2008, 07:49 PM

Great looking kayak mate. Scary pictures of the fog, look how quick it turned, awesome.

04-16-2008, 01:55 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Pretty crazy, As nate and I got off the water it was all nice and warm. Saw it moving in while I was at Point Loma helping Brent. Pretty thick stuff. __________________ CJ Siebler

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04-16-2008, 01:12 PM	#1
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	It's very common for dense fog to form after a warm Santa Ana wind event breaks down. It's easy to get caught off guard because of the dry clear weather prior. This is not a rule but something to keep in mind. Fog formation under these conditions is often fast and can occur at anytime of the day. Stay safe go prepared.

04-16-2008, 01:33 PM	#2
Earl E. Retire Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	Grey Zone is absolutely right. And the time to get prepared is when the weather is clear. Mark waypoints in safe areas to get you back to the launch in good shape. You can use a chart to do this, or can simply paddle a safe route and mark points as you go. One thing that's very cool about GPS is accuracy. You'll be within a few meters of your spots using it. Just remember that other big boaters may be around that aren't as careful as you, and GPS isn't radar. A sounding device (whistle or horn) is important in fog too. EER

04-18-2008, 07:49 PM	#4
Shawn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 8	Great looking kayak mate. Scary pictures of the fog, look how quick it turned, awesome.