La Jolla today...couple lessons learned - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dniss · 01-25-2015, 09:09 AM

Good to meet you yesterday Allan. Like you, thankful to get back and glad I didn't hesitate to turn tail for home. Santa Anas in SD very difficult to guage accurately, unlike our typical northwesterlies. I knew with the first puff it could get ugly quick. Check this out, from this morning's LA Times:
"Two kayakers were blown out to sea off Latigo Point in Malibu and were reported missing for about an hour. Lifeguards located the kayakers and helped them get safely back to shore."
Lucky indeed...

ronbo613 · 01-25-2015, 09:13 AM

The wind here can go from dead calm to over 30mph in a matter of minutes. You can actually see the wind coming at you by the texture on the water. 40-50mph wind is not unusual. Stay alert and you won't get hurt.

Deamon · 01-25-2015, 10:43 AM

That was a classic short notice Gulf of Baja blow...LJ style. I saw that offshore wind from about a half mile away. A ton of white caps mixed in just behind that front told me to get going. Just glad my mirage drive stayed together. I rarely try to push it too hard but had to yesterday. I def would've had some challenges paddling in the PA14 if I had to. Jim

Irishman · 01-25-2015, 12:18 PM

Daemon, that was you paddling in on my left..!!' I hate to admit it but I was silently swearing at you as I was paddling!!!

Deamon · 01-25-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishman

Daemon, that was you paddling in on my left..!!' I hate to admit it but I was silently swearing at you as I was paddling!!!

Irishman! I kept an eye on you but anytime I slowed at all...I was pushed closer to the kelp edge which would've been doom for me. I can't believe the yak rentals were going out as I was coming in. They just did not look prepared...Jim

drunkentiger765 · 01-25-2015, 07:25 PM

I was out there with my lady and it was pretty rough. Chased a dozen whales for a few hours and then made the long paddle in. Took about twice as long to get in but made it back right before sunset.

A bit more risky then I usually am but it made for an empty ocean and I realized that all the lobster pots look like good anchors to tie off to.

Sully1 · 01-26-2015, 08:23 AM

windfinder.com has some great links for wind forecasts.

01-25-2015, 09:09 AM	#1
dniss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 77	We were lucky Good to meet you yesterday Allan. Like you, thankful to get back and glad I didn't hesitate to turn tail for home. Santa Anas in SD very difficult to guage accurately, unlike our typical northwesterlies. I knew with the first puff it could get ugly quick. Check this out, from this morning's LA Times: "Two kayakers were blown out to sea off Latigo Point in Malibu and were reported missing for about an hour. Lifeguards located the kayakers and helped them get safely back to shore." Lucky indeed...

01-25-2015, 09:13 AM	#2
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	The wind here can go from dead calm to over 30mph in a matter of minutes. You can actually see the wind coming at you by the texture on the water. 40-50mph wind is not unusual. Stay alert and you won't get hurt. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

01-26-2015, 08:23 AM	#7
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 275	windfinder.com has some great links for wind forecasts. __________________

01-25-2015, 10:43 AM	#3
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	That was a classic short notice Gulf of Baja blow...LJ style. I saw that offshore wind from about a half mile away. A ton of white caps mixed in just behind that front told me to get going. Just glad my mirage drive stayed together. I rarely try to push it too hard but had to yesterday. I def would've had some challenges paddling in the PA14 if I had to. Jim

01-25-2015, 12:18 PM	#4
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Daemon, that was you paddling in on my left..!!' I hate to admit it but I was silently swearing at you as I was paddling!!!

01-25-2015, 07:25 PM	#6
drunkentiger765 Junior Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13	I was out there with my lady and it was pretty rough. Chased a dozen whales for a few hours and then made the long paddle in. Took about twice as long to get in but made it back right before sunset. A bit more risky then I usually am but it made for an empty ocean and I realized that all the lobster pots look like good anchors to tie off to.