When you need help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DanaPT · 04-23-2019, 06:41 AM

Im guessing here... but on the water... near shore needing help, I'd probably call 911 then try the radio if I remembered to bring it.

I've always thought better to go out with someone vs alone. Tell someone on land where you are going and when you planned on being back.

Good luck be safe!

DanaYakAngler · 04-23-2019, 06:48 AM

I always go with somebody when I go outside of the harbor and always have a cellphone and a vhf. I guess I was wondering if you would contact harbor patrol, or coast guard. Do both harbor patrol and coast guard monitor ch. 16?

Holy Mackerel · 04-23-2019, 07:06 AM

I was fishing La Jolla in my boat, when I saw a couple teens in a blow up raft waving their hands frantically yelling towards me. It turns out they srpung a leak and their raft (no motor) was deflating. I called LJ lifeguard, (VHF ch 16), and they came out on their boat, and picked them up.

04-23-2019, 06:41 AM	#1
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Im guessing here... but on the water... near shore needing help, I'd probably call 911 then try the radio if I remembered to bring it. I've always thought better to go out with someone vs alone. Tell someone on land where you are going and when you planned on being back. Good luck be safe!

04-23-2019, 06:48 AM	#2
DanaYakAngler Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: RSM, Ca. Posts: 113	I always go with somebody when I go outside of the harbor and always have a cellphone and a vhf. I guess I was wondering if you would contact harbor patrol, or coast guard. Do both harbor patrol and coast guard monitor ch. 16?

04-23-2019, 07:06 AM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I was fishing La Jolla in my boat, when I saw a couple teens in a blow up raft waving their hands frantically yelling towards me. It turns out they srpung a leak and their raft (no motor) was deflating. I called LJ lifeguard, (VHF ch 16), and they came out on their boat, and picked them up.