Redondo Kayak Launch - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 10-22-2015, 02:46 PM

I had a converversation with Craig (the Operations Manager) at Redondo Marina today about the 'hand launch dock' and its future.
Craig said that the dock and ramps at the 'hoist' can be used for launching kayaks once the 'hand launch dock' is pulled out.
He said the ramp will be replaced and the floats under the dock need to be replaced...remember it's the City of Redondo doing this work so it won't be done in any lighting fast schedule, hopefully we'll see it back in March.
He suggested that if you're a regular down here that you stop in the office or see one of the hoist guys to sign a waiver. Once you're on record you shouldn't have to do it again...everybody will need to sign a waiver...I'm not sure what will happen after business hours.
Good luck!

King Saba · 10-22-2015, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up Saba Slayer! Pardon my noobish question, but will there be any cost behind using the ramps at the hoist?

jrip · 10-22-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

I had a converversation with Craig (the Operations Manager) at Redondo Marina today about the 'hand launch dock' and its future.
Craig said that the dock and ramps at the 'hoist' can be used for launching kayaks once the 'hand launch dock' is pulled out.
He said the ramp will be replaced and the floats under the dock need to be replaced...remember it's the City of Redondo doing this work so it won't be done in any lighting fast schedule, hopefully we'll see it back in March.
He suggested that if you're a regular down here that you stop in the office or see one of the hoist guys to sign a waiver. Once you're on record you shouldn't have to do it again...everybody will need to sign a waiver...I'm not sure what will happen after business hours.
Good luck!

That's nice to know. Thanks for checking. Then we can park in the same lot with the S/F vouchers.

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jorluivil · 10-22-2015, 03:32 PM

I've used that boat hoist ramp before, the only drawback is that you have to lift the kayak over the fence because of the tight turn. When you're at the dock please make sure you keep your gear off to the side so that you are not interfering with the foot traffic for the gondola customers, the gondola operator had/has a short fuse and has complained about customer safety.

hiramehunter · 10-22-2015, 03:53 PM

Thanks Jim for looking into this! I emailed the Redondo Beach Marina Office asking if they had an alternate suggestion but i hadn't heard back yet.
Do you know if there will be a cost to launching?

Saba Slayer · 10-22-2015, 04:37 PM

It's free as far as I know.
Thanks for the head's up George...
He's right guys...don't abuse the use of the dock. The paying customers launching boats and the gondola customers should have priority.
AND PLEASE Hoopers...don't leave a mess at the end of the night.
Craig also said that they were installing some lights on the hoists.
..." the only drawback is that you have to lift the kayak over the fence because of the tight turn."... yea, that gate is narrow and makes a quick turn...so most of you will need to carry the kayak over, especially the PA owners.
Maybe you should all stay home anyway...there's no fish or bugs in the SM Bay...! LOL

10-22-2015, 02:46 PM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Redondo Kayak Launch I had a converversation with Craig (the Operations Manager) at Redondo Marina today about the 'hand launch dock' and its future. Craig said that the dock and ramps at the 'hoist' can be used for launching kayaks once the 'hand launch dock' is pulled out. He said the ramp will be replaced and the floats under the dock need to be replaced...remember it's the City of Redondo doing this work so it won't be done in any lighting fast schedule, hopefully we'll see it back in March. He suggested that if you're a regular down here that you stop in the office or see one of the hoist guys to sign a waiver. Once you're on record you shouldn't have to do it again...everybody will need to sign a waiver...I'm not sure what will happen after business hours. Good luck! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

10-22-2015, 03:32 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I've used that boat hoist ramp before, the only drawback is that you have to lift the kayak over the fence because of the tight turn. When you're at the dock please make sure you keep your gear off to the side so that you are not interfering with the foot traffic for the gondola customers, the gondola operator had/has a short fuse and has complained about customer safety. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-22-2015, 04:37 PM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	free It's free as far as I know. Thanks for the head's up George... He's right guys...don't abuse the use of the dock. The paying customers launching boats and the gondola customers should have priority. AND PLEASE Hoopers...don't leave a mess at the end of the night. Craig also said that they were installing some lights on the hoists. ..." the only drawback is that you have to lift the kayak over the fence because of the tight turn."... yea, that gate is narrow and makes a quick turn...so most of you will need to carry the kayak over, especially the PA owners. Maybe you should all stay home anyway...there's no fish or bugs in the SM Bay...! LOL __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

10-22-2015, 02:56 PM	#2
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Thanks for the heads up Saba Slayer! Pardon my noobish question, but will there be any cost behind using the ramps at the hoist?

10-22-2015, 03:53 PM	#5
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	Thanks Jim for looking into this! I emailed the Redondo Beach Marina Office asking if they had an alternate suggestion but i hadn't heard back yet. Do you know if there will be a cost to launching?