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12-22-2009, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: San Clemente
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nasty
That's more than I've seen in awhile. Conditions this morning were bad. I should have heeded the wind warning I read last night, oh well. I paddled out at about 5:30 hoping the sun would provide some light, and soon. The launch was easy and it was real nasty out there but I figured it was still doable until about 6:00 when things just blew up. I felt like a fart in a hurricane and couldn't help thinking about earning a darwin award. I decided to turn around when I felt the wind lifting the side of my yak everytime I crested a nasty chopped up swell. For fear of getting blown over and having to deal with that it was not worth it. There were quite a few that had lanched before me and also a few on the beach after I landed that had also decided to come in. Those that were still out were on their way back. Seemed like everyone was accounted for if they were with someone. Nast, nasty weather. Oh yeah and I sealed my cellphone in a water proof bag before launching making sure to leave some air in the bag so it would float. After landing the waterproof bag looked like it had been vacuum packed. Literally. Must have been a huge barometric pressure increase. Crazy. I'm praying for a window of good weather to get out there sometime this week.
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12-22-2009, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: South of La Jolla...
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Just a question.. Does anyone check the current wind before leaving their house? From the webcam early this morning I noticed whitecaps, a crowd, and strobe light bar flashing. Checked the Torrey gliderport site and it read 25-30 from the West (not fun). Hope everyone got in safe.
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12-22-2009, 08:55 AM
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That was nasty, Im wrapped in blankets and running coffee through an IV right now.....maybe tomorrow.
Fireman (thinking we are idiots): "Dont you guys have VHF?? They were broadcasting gale force winds..." Me (thinking jeez, doesn't this guy know about the bite thats going on right now...): "Uhhmm, nope" Having confirmed the fact that he was indeed dealing with idiots the Fireman says to us "Well, maybe you might want to ask for one for Christmas." Indeed. Sorry to any guys out there who lost gear today. Maybe tomorrow, maybe Thurs........... 
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12-22-2009, 08:59 AM
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Wayne
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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Maybe tomorrow
Be careful, the surf is supposed to be really big tomorrow.
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12-22-2009, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: "The Table"
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TOO MANY NICE DAYS IN SAN DIEGO TO FISH ONES LIKE TODAY. DON'T RISK YOUR LIFE FOR A FISH!
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12-22-2009, 02:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla
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Moyer, my thoughts exactly!
And tomorrow will likely be huge residual surf. Too huge to launch. /* Reposting */ Here is a link to my Shores kayaking conditions page, which contains a bunch of good links related to La Jolla Shores area, along with experienced commentary: http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm I posted this link along with a wind/conditions warning last night. Hope this link helps. Rule #325: Just because someone else is paddling out does not mean its a good idea. |
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12-22-2009, 03:08 PM
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Location: San Clemente
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12-22-2009, 11:40 PM
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BRTF...bought & paid...
Join Date: Mar 2005
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 ...way to man up... (substitute coffee)
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