I'll have to consult with my buddy Jack...but I got my ass handed to me a couple times up at the Topanga area in MaliBU. Nice pair of Oakley's and a nemotank...Poseidon has my dues.

My old T-120... baja

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...t/IMGP0043.jpg

TREvor in baja...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...y_2005_019.jpg

Everything under control here... baja :sifone:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...a/IMGP0069.jpg

Ditto! Aliso gets my vote!

You don't want to get caught going out or coming in by one of these. :eek: :eek: :eek: Bare-sand bone cruncher!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...re_Pound1.jpeg

Another good Baja shot, Chris trying to land. No gear lost though...

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...Picture050.jpg

La Jolla may have mild surf, but it probably takes the prize for total number of ill-fated surf landings and the greatest financial impact of any beach in the world.

I've had my share of pain and shame at La Jolla; however, I have never lost anything of significant value in my poorly planned and executed landings. Breakers Beach at NAS North Island was the site of my single costliest surf launch. I have also had a couple of incidents on Islander trips that have cost me dearly :eek:

Some of our Aussie members might make an argument for the Mona Vale "sand monster" or a couple of other beaches in NSW and Queensland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkxpKnw43FA

From what I've seen, just about every beach in South Africa would classify as Sands of Sorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Q0Eip2L4A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb1EjjAE6vM

Doug,
I will never puss out on a surf launch again.
That was some crazy sheeyat.:D

And just think, they are in very fast and efficient ski's... Could you imagine that in a FND?:eek:

I have come to accept the fact that I will be getting wet during most surf launches.
I do know the Hobie Adventure will cut and punch through good sized surf but to expect a mouth full of water in the process.:D

Its the swamping on the return that I worry about.

I'm not complaining about our Jewel, LJ Shores is still the tamest surf on the coast. IMHO
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8...D720/ry%3D480/