A
pool noodle (also known as a
water log) is a cylindrical piece of
polyethylene foam, sometimes hollow. Pool noodles may used by people of all ages while swimming. They are useful when learning to
swim, for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. Pool noodles are particularly useful to support amateur snorkelers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_noodle
I cut about ~6", and wrap my sabiki around it when I am done.
FWIW, I like to have all my gear tied up before I get out there.
Just drive down Ave. de la playa until it ends on the sand. There are no parking meters, just park on the street.