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Kayakers rescued Friday 2/18
At least they dont sound like fisherman...:rolleyes:
Kayakers rescued off La Jolla Shores <SCRIPT os_excluded="true"> pv["p.a_2"] = "Kayakers rescued off La Jolla Shores";</SCRIPT> By Jen Lebron Kuhney<SCRIPT os_excluded="true"> pv["p.a_3"] = "";</SCRIPT> Friday, February 18, 2011 at 12:04 p.m. LA JOLLA — Three kayakers were rescued Friday morning after high winds and rough ocean conditions pushed them a couple of miles off La Jolla Shores, said San Diego lifeguards. A man and a woman, both 25, and a man who worked for a kayak rental company called for help about 11 a.m., said lifeguard Lt. John Everhart. Lifeguards sent two small watercraft to bring the kayakers back to shore safely by 11:40 a.m. A gale-force warning was issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday and will be in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday. Everhart said it is not advisable to take small crafts out on the water until the advisory is lifted. |
Is there any attempted strategy for what to do besides paddle your ass off or just hold on tight?!?
Not that many guys carry anchors, but would something like that help? What about jumping in the water to swim and just tow your kayak? Provided that you are in good shape and have a wetsuit on. |
Never forget we are at the mercy of the ocean. And those small craft advisory's are no joke.
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NEVER LEAVE YOUR KAYAK. I guarantee you will wear yourself out in minutes trying to tow it and you are much safer on it getting blown out to see than you are jumping in the water when it is in the 50's.
Then again use some common sense and choose your days wisely and don't over estimate your abilities. |
I second what Jim said. Jumping in the water in, though it's not freezing out, will still cause major problems.
I had the day off from work due to Pinkeye and thought about going out, that thought lasted about 2 minutes and then I remembered what the weather was suppose to be like. BE SMART people never paddle out if you don't feel that it's safe to do so. |
Swimming is not a good option, check! Thanks Jim!
This guy had no choice... http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns...072314641.html Damn those aussies are tough! |
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BE SMART people never paddle out if you don't feel that it's safe to do so.[/QUOTE]
Dude, thats the problem!!! most kayak people don't know what is safe and what is'nt...da:banghead: Lets keep it real here. |
12 knots and 15 gusts isn't very significant. At least usually doesn't req a rescue.
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My point exactly.... that didn't take long:doh: |
there was one time where i didnt feel like it was safe to paddle out but did so anyways and it nearly got me killed but i do have to admit it was funner than hell and i would totally do it again. 15 foot waves are AWESOME to try to kayak surf. i had an anchor with me and i wiped out and the anchor line got wrapped round me but i was able to do untangle myself underwater.
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I guess it depends on wether you are paddling or pedaling, but I have been caught in naaaasty off shores, scarrey but doable, and it will wear you down...again be aware of the weather...
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My point is that 12 knot winds should not require a rescue. Should you go out in those winds? No, however if you were on the water and the winds came up. Would you require a rescue to get back to shore? |
you would think those kayak rental companies would keep a good eye on the current and predicted conditions before taking their clueless customers out:alberteinstein: wonder if they charged extra for the extended tour of La Jolla?
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the real question is how did they get in contact with the lifeguards, from a post I read, it sounded like that is almost impossible. hay yakmedic, is it just me or is your kayak sitting low in the water in your avatar, passing wave? |
hay yakmedic, is it just me or is your kayak sitting low in the water in your avatar, passing wave?[/QUOTE]
Both, I'm not a little guy, I have a xfactor now also so it rides higher. |
I tend to agree, that those people were out of their element.
We've had to go 3 miles from the south LJ kelp with a strong downhill current against us, and 15mph+ North winds in our face, to get back to the launch. It probably took us over 2 hours to do it and it was the hardest we ever had to work, but it beats ending up in TJ. Add-on: we paddled our Fish n Dives using the original paddles that came with our Cobra package. Too short, bad design, and heavier than the Werner 2-piece ones we bought last year. On the plus note, Julie caught her 1st WSB (30+) in the south kelp area, and I managed to end the long day/paddle with a yellow (30+), once we passed the Condo. Just rewards, but made one helluva workout worthwhile:) |
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