Humbling Experience

[William Novotny]

This is just a prime example for a discussion earlier in the week. What looks comical to the spectators on shore can be an all too different experience for the person trapped under a 130# fully loaded kayak. You could slam your head and pass out, become wrapped in leashes, rigs and other gear. Don't count on the tourists, rental staff and life guards to be watching or even know what to look for if something goes wrong. We had a crew of 3 on Tuesday and even though the surf was pretty non existent and we arrived at the zone at different times we all waited outside the line for each other to assist if needed.

I know some people feel that launching and landing from lj is a lot less sinister then people make on because of all the soccer mom's braving the surf in rental yaks daily. But they are not loaded with a 100+# of gear that could turn into weapons in a flip.