Humbling Experience - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

momo fish · 04-10-2014, 09:15 AM

Don't worry it could happen to anyone. I had similar experience last year on a stealth 14 which was really stupid. I rode a wave in after spending 20 something minutes timing it and the kayak landed on the sand perfectly. I was so proud of myself that I sat there for a few seconds all proud and not paying attention to waves coming in. At this point I was sideway when a big wave crashed on top of me causing the kayak to get on top of me while I was pushed I to the sand. Felt like I was stuck under forever and came out of it with ears and nose full of sand. Messed up my back for month.

Glad you made it out safe and others were there.

jruiz · 04-10-2014, 10:30 AM

Happens to the best of us. One thing I did notice was that Mr. Patrick seemingly had his paddle leashed to his kayak. As mentioned many times before, that's something I would advise against when launching or landing. When I had a paddle kayak I would have my paddle leashed when i was fishing and throwing the paddle off the side and away would be one of the first things I would do after hooking up. But I've seen far too many people have their paddles wrap around them when launching or landing that I cringe when I see someone doing it.

04-10-2014, 09:15 AM	#1
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Don't worry it could happen to anyone. I had similar experience last year on a stealth 14 which was really stupid. I rode a wave in after spending 20 something minutes timing it and the kayak landed on the sand perfectly. I was so proud of myself that I sat there for a few seconds all proud and not paying attention to waves coming in. At this point I was sideway when a big wave crashed on top of me causing the kayak to get on top of me while I was pushed I to the sand. Felt like I was stuck under forever and came out of it with ears and nose full of sand. Messed up my back for month. Glad you made it out safe and others were there.

04-10-2014, 10:30 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	Happens to the best of us. One thing I did notice was that Mr. Patrick seemingly had his paddle leashed to his kayak. As mentioned many times before, that's something I would advise against when launching or landing. When I had a paddle kayak I would have my paddle leashed when i was fishing and throwing the paddle off the side and away would be one of the first things I would do after hooking up. But I've seen far too many people have their paddles wrap around them when launching or landing that I cringe when I see someone doing it.