Wind - pay close attention - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Regor · 12-16-2011, 01:06 PM

Sure, the launch looks GREAT right now, but take a look at the wind:

http://w9if.net/cgi-bin/torreywx/wx.pl

I knew the wind was coming in today, but not as early as it did. In other words, don't believe the weatherman 100%, give some wiggle room.

As I went out at 0'dark thirty, it was beautiful, pretty calm, a dry launch. Coming in early and the wind started picking up. By the time I got to the launch, the wind was at 25-30mph. It was a tough pedal with the offshore wind and waves. Without the Hobie, might have been in Catalina by now.

Talking to the lifeguard at the launch, they halted all launches, and we're in the middle of rescuing three swimmers, and two recreational Kayaks.

Greg

T Bone · 12-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Good Advice!

I got caught in some bad offshore wind fishing out past the headlands at DP.At full paddle sprint I couldnt make 1.5 mph.I was wearing out and instead of paddling at an angle(shortest as crow flies to the harbor mouth)I went perpendicular straight to the long wall which broke the wind.Closest I have ever been to hitting the Red(Ch 16)button for sure.

Wind sucks!

mtnbykr2 · 12-16-2011, 01:41 PM

been there done that, yeah be careful out there this weekend, especially
if you aren't in a Hobie...

lbsurf2ca · 12-16-2011, 01:44 PM

Head North and fish blacks area. Usually wind protected during offshore events

Mr. Adventure · 12-18-2011, 11:02 AM

I was out there Friday and everything was calm, then out by the canyon the wind whipped up like crazy. I paddled hard as I could straight into the wind and managed about a inch a minute for about 10 minutes. I paddled to the kelp to hang on and rest.

The life guard came out on his sea doo and I thought for sure they were going to tow me in, he looped around me and waved I waved back and he took off.... NO!!!!!!!!

I managed to struggle and crash on a beach on the point because no way was I able to make it straight in. I stowed everything in the hull to cut down on drag and launched after a 30 minute break and it took me 45 minutes of fighting back to the launch but I made it and to the cheers and high fives of the guys loading up the rental kayaks on the beach.

I have a bone to pick with that weather man, and am investing in a VHF before I head out again for sure!

Mr. Adventure · 12-18-2011, 11:03 AM

Luckily I was in my new x-13. If I were in my old Tandem there is no way I would have made it in.

12-16-2011, 01:06 PM	#1
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Wind - pay close attention Sure, the launch looks GREAT right now, but take a look at the wind: http://w9if.net/cgi-bin/torreywx/wx.pl I knew the wind was coming in today, but not as early as it did. In other words, don't believe the weatherman 100%, give some wiggle room. As I went out at 0'dark thirty, it was beautiful, pretty calm, a dry launch. Coming in early and the wind started picking up. By the time I got to the launch, the wind was at 25-30mph. It was a tough pedal with the offshore wind and waves. Without the Hobie, might have been in Catalina by now. Talking to the lifeguard at the launch, they halted all launches, and we're in the middle of rescuing three swimmers, and two recreational Kayaks. Greg

12-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#2
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Good Advice! I got caught in some bad offshore wind fishing out past the headlands at DP.At full paddle sprint I couldnt make 1.5 mph.I was wearing out and instead of paddling at an angle(shortest as crow flies to the harbor mouth)I went perpendicular straight to the long wall which broke the wind.Closest I have ever been to hitting the Red(Ch 16)button for sure. Wind sucks! __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

12-16-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	been there done that, yeah be careful out there this weekend, especially if you aren't in a Hobie...

12-16-2011, 01:44 PM	#4
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Head North and fish blacks area. Usually wind protected during offshore events

12-18-2011, 11:02 AM	#5
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	I was out there Friday and everything was calm, then out by the canyon the wind whipped up like crazy. I paddled hard as I could straight into the wind and managed about a inch a minute for about 10 minutes. I paddled to the kelp to hang on and rest. The life guard came out on his sea doo and I thought for sure they were going to tow me in, he looped around me and waved I waved back and he took off.... NO!!!!!!!! I managed to struggle and crash on a beach on the point because no way was I able to make it straight in. I stowed everything in the hull to cut down on drag and launched after a 30 minute break and it took me 45 minutes of fighting back to the launch but I made it and to the cheers and high fives of the guys loading up the rental kayaks on the beach. I have a bone to pick with that weather man, and am investing in a VHF before I head out again for sure!

12-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#6
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Luckily I was in my new x-13. If I were in my old Tandem there is no way I would have made it in.