Catalina Island Crossing Adventure 2017 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 02-16-2017, 11:40 PM

I think this is dream for many Socal kayakers. Hope this trip materializes out for you.

Raskal311 · 02-17-2017, 06:02 AM

Very good read

https://www.outsideonline.com/207398...folding-kayaks

Iceman · 02-17-2017, 06:28 AM

San Pedro to Two Harbors is on my wish list. Well planned and executed should be a great experience.

blitzburgh · 02-17-2017, 06:31 AM

Good article Raskal. I would also submit that the biggest challenge you will face are those afternoon winds that seem to happen every day. I would also absolutely file a Float Plan with the Coast Guard.

makobob · 02-17-2017, 06:34 AM

Way Cool DREAM, you can make it happen. Tight Lines.

chris138 · 02-17-2017, 01:33 PM

I'm into it. Depending on the timing you might even have a shot at pelagics on the crossing. If i'm not mistaken it's about 22 nautical miles from San P to Isthmus.

22 miles, if you can average 3.5 mph that's over six hours of paddling each way... if you are going non-stop. I tell you what I bet that buffalo milk will never have tasted so good!

My recommendation would be to have a backup plan B to return to newport or dana depending on conditions. If you get a strong downhill current or a NW wind, the 22 kts uphill slog to SanP will be a LOT harder than the 32 mile downhill run to newport. If you were really dialed, you could time your return trip to coincide with the cross channel outrigger race, where there's about 150 support boats in the channel.

IMO Stealth pro fisha is the boat of choice for a crossing. adventure island would be awesome too.

blackcloud9 · 02-17-2017, 01:41 PM

Kayak trip video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFOya9B5JJM

steve999 · 02-17-2017, 06:51 PM

I use to take a sailboat from the long beach marina to two harbors a lot, and it was always upwind going to Catalina and downwind coming back. For going to Catalina, you should leave at first light because you want to get there before noon so you arrive before the wind comes up. Here's a typical wind pattern for summer afternoons.

CrazzyGar · 02-17-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

Very good read

https://www.outsideonline.com/207398...folding-kayaks

Let's go....!!! Get the other guys on board.

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Raskal311 · 02-18-2017, 11:05 AM

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Let's go....!!! Get the other guys on board.

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Pass I got kids to raise LoL if you find someone to transport both ways I'm in for cat camping kayaking trip.

steve999 · 02-18-2017, 04:42 PM

I looked at the boat in camping rules for Catalina and it says you have to have portable restroom facilities with you. How does that work on a kayak?

Raskal311 · 02-18-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by steve999

I looked at the boat in camping rules for Catalina and it says you have to have portable restroom facilities with you. How does that work on a kayak?

Mirage drive well

Hunters Pa · 02-18-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by steve999

I looked at the boat in camping rules for Catalina and it says you have to have portable restroom facilities with you. How does that work on a kayak?

Bucket and a plastic bag

SailorDan · 02-18-2017, 06:03 PM

WooHoo! I've been wanting to do this for years, just haven't had the time. I'll shoot you a pm, let me know when you are planning to go. I have a truck (Tandem Island) so I might be able to help taking stuff across.

I'm guessing you've seen these.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BHAzDPW5So

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ssIvgV1GM

02-16-2017, 11:40 PM	#1
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 849	I think this is dream for many Socal kayakers. Hope this trip materializes out for you. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

02-17-2017, 06:02 AM	#2
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	Very good read https://www.outsideonline.com/207398...folding-kayaks __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

02-17-2017, 06:28 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	San Pedro to Two Harbors is on my wish list. Well planned and executed should be a great experience. __________________

02-17-2017, 06:31 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Good article Raskal. I would also submit that the biggest challenge you will face are those afternoon winds that seem to happen every day. I would also absolutely file a Float Plan with the Coast Guard. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

02-17-2017, 06:34 AM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Way Cool DREAM, you can make it happen. Tight Lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-17-2017, 01:33 PM	#6
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	I'm into it. Depending on the timing you might even have a shot at pelagics on the crossing. If i'm not mistaken it's about 22 nautical miles from San P to Isthmus. 22 miles, if you can average 3.5 mph that's over six hours of paddling each way... if you are going non-stop. I tell you what I bet that buffalo milk will never have tasted so good! My recommendation would be to have a backup plan B to return to newport or dana depending on conditions. If you get a strong downhill current or a NW wind, the 22 kts uphill slog to SanP will be a LOT harder than the 32 mile downhill run to newport. If you were really dialed, you could time your return trip to coincide with the cross channel outrigger race, where there's about 150 support boats in the channel. IMO Stealth pro fisha is the boat of choice for a crossing. adventure island would be awesome too.

02-17-2017, 01:41 PM	#7
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Kayak trip video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFOya9B5JJM __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos Last edited by blackcloud9; 02-17-2017 at 02:10 PM.

02-18-2017, 04:42 PM	#11
steve999 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39	I looked at the boat in camping rules for Catalina and it says you have to have portable restroom facilities with you. How does that work on a kayak?

02-18-2017, 06:03 PM	#14
SailorDan Junior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2	WooHoo! I've been wanting to do this for years, just haven't had the time. I'll shoot you a pm, let me know when you are planning to go. I have a truck (Tandem Island) so I might be able to help taking stuff across. I'm guessing you've seen these. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BHAzDPW5So and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ssIvgV1GM