Destination: Cabo - The Long Way - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wavster · 06-13-2010, 11:35 AM

Well, after 2 years of thinking about it and some serious planning
I've committed to an expedition that I expect will change my life:
paddling solo from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, a nearly 1,100 mile trek.

My plan is to paddle my Trident 15 from San Diego and hit every great
fishing spot along the way. I've done a lot of research, made some test
runs, spoke to others who have sailed it, and have done of my homework.
This trip will not be easy, but I expect to encounter a lot of great fishing.

I have several reasons for making this trip, including documenting the
status of the oceans and fisheries along the way. I've got several cameras
mounted on my kayak as well as hand helds. Hopefully, I'll get some great
footage along the way, which I'll share when I return.

I've got some great sponsors, including Surf to Summit, Werner Paddles,
and my personal favorite, Stone Brewing Company. They've agreed to
supply me with all the IPA I want along my route.

I'll be posting more before I go but, if anyone has any constructive
comments, connections in Baja they could share, or would like to help by
helping me resupply along the way (driving or on a boat), that would be
great. I expect the trip to take between 45-60 days, so if anyone is
heading south during July and August, the timing might coincide.

If you want to learn more about the trip, you can find it here:
http://wavster.blogspot.com.

Wish me luck.
Dave

steveooo · 06-13-2010, 12:01 PM

Dave, That sounds hard core! Should be an epic journey. I look forward to the reports and probably reading the book that I'm sure is already in the works

Good Luck

old_rookie · 06-13-2010, 12:58 PM

Incredible!! This is awesome. I'd like to see some pics of your rig, and I'm sure there will be pics of you starting off on your adventure. I'll be monitoring your site for updates (using www.changedetection.com). Will you be doing updates along the way? They simplest way I can suggest is cell phone texts, but that would mean using one of the social network sites - Facebook - not sure about the others. Just a thought. Besides, I don't think there is much cell reception along the way.

Good luck Dave. I'd say this can go on your bucket list.

wade · 06-13-2010, 01:22 PM

Pure insanity and I'm lovin every word of it!

Can barely wait to hear & see more of this!!
You should see if Depends wants to sponsor this adventure as well..

May you lock onto a nice Mexican taxi early on, who will hopefully shave eighteen kilometers off this trip in the right direction!

GOOD LUCK!

DESTROYER · 06-13-2010, 02:06 PM

Be Safe Dave! God Speed!

T-Rex · 06-13-2010, 02:53 PM

Wow...should be an awesome trip! I've sailed to Cabo and back a couple of times and each trip was memorable.

One suggestion would be to bring a marine SSB transceiver or radio so you can get long range weather forecasts. July and August always have the chance of a hurricane.

Good luck on an adventure of a lifetime!!!

miguelitro · 06-13-2010, 03:01 PM

"In this age of laboratory science, I applaud those who set off to discover first hand."
M. Candra

wbrewski · 06-13-2010, 04:12 PM

may the fish gods be with you

the dude · 06-13-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm sure the question we're all wondering is 'how the heck are you gonna keep all that beer cold?'

Good luck dude, hope it's a fishy trip for you. Look forward to the pics.

TCS · 06-13-2010, 06:25 PM

Godspeed Dave. That's a a true adventure.

In terms of a baja network, I would suggest that you post you journey on BajaNomad.com. They have a tight network of old baja hands who can provide a lot of support.

jimbo · 06-14-2010, 03:14 PM

Hey Dave,
Would be nice if you get one of those SPOT satellite tracking and communication devices.
I'm usually south boat fishing in summer. I'll be happy to bring some supplies. Stay in touch. I sent a PM too.
Jim

08-18-2010, 09:10 AM

Dave,

I'm sure you're tired. Rest and make sure you
don't fish Steve Moyer Memorial 2010 . Ok?

wavster · 08-18-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yani

Dave,

I'm sure you're tired. Rest and make sure you
don't fish Steve Moyer Memorial 2010 . Ok?

Why do you think I came back early. I wouldn't miss that
tourney for anything. I feel its a moral obligation for
anyone who fishes La Jolla. Give back to this community
and you will be richly rewarded.

wavster · 08-18-2010, 09:24 AM

OK. I'm entered in the 2010 Steve Moyer tourney.

The way the fishing's been going off in town, I think
this is going to be a fantastic tournament.

Jim: maybe you should consider opening up a Great White
category...

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-18-2010, 10:08 AM

So glad you made it back safe Dave, I can't wait to hear the stories of your adventure. And thanks for supporting the Moyer tournament, can't wait to see you there

trob · 08-18-2010, 10:47 AM

post some pics dave! glad you made it back safe, that trip sounds brutal.

06-13-2010, 11:35 AM	#1
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Destination: Cabo - The Long Way Well, after 2 years of thinking about it and some serious planning I've committed to an expedition that I expect will change my life: paddling solo from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, a nearly 1,100 mile trek. My plan is to paddle my Trident 15 from San Diego and hit every great fishing spot along the way. I've done a lot of research, made some test runs, spoke to others who have sailed it, and have done of my homework. This trip will not be easy, but I expect to encounter a lot of great fishing. I have several reasons for making this trip, including documenting the status of the oceans and fisheries along the way. I've got several cameras mounted on my kayak as well as hand helds. Hopefully, I'll get some great footage along the way, which I'll share when I return. I've got some great sponsors, including Surf to Summit, Werner Paddles, and my personal favorite, Stone Brewing Company. They've agreed to supply me with all the IPA I want along my route. I'll be posting more before I go but, if anyone has any constructive comments, connections in Baja they could share, or would like to help by helping me resupply along the way (driving or on a boat), that would be great. I expect the trip to take between 45-60 days, so if anyone is heading south during July and August, the timing might coincide. If you want to learn more about the trip, you can find it here: http://wavster.blogspot.com. Wish me luck. Dave __________________

06-13-2010, 02:53 PM	#6
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Wow...should be an awesome trip! I've sailed to Cabo and back a couple of times and each trip was memorable. One suggestion would be to bring a marine SSB transceiver or radio so you can get long range weather forecasts. July and August always have the chance of a hurricane. Good luck on an adventure of a lifetime!!! __________________

06-13-2010, 04:47 PM	#9
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	I'm sure the question we're all wondering is 'how the heck are you gonna keep all that beer cold?' Good luck dude, hope it's a fishy trip for you. Look forward to the pics. __________________ The dude abides.

06-14-2010, 03:14 PM	#11
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	trip Hey Dave, Would be nice if you get one of those SPOT satellite tracking and communication devices. I'm usually south boat fishing in summer. I'll be happy to bring some supplies. Stay in touch. I sent a PM too. Jim __________________ that's why they call it fishing

08-18-2010, 09:10 AM	#12
yani Guest Posts: n/a	TAKE THE ADVICE Dave, I'm sure you're tired. Rest and make sure you don't fish Steve Moyer Memorial 2010 . Ok?

06-13-2010, 12:01 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Dave, That sounds hard core! Should be an epic journey. I look forward to the reports and probably reading the book that I'm sure is already in the works Good Luck

06-13-2010, 12:58 PM	#3
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Incredible!! This is awesome. I'd like to see some pics of your rig, and I'm sure there will be pics of you starting off on your adventure. I'll be monitoring your site for updates (using www.changedetection.com). Will you be doing updates along the way? They simplest way I can suggest is cell phone texts, but that would mean using one of the social network sites - Facebook - not sure about the others. Just a thought. Besides, I don't think there is much cell reception along the way. Good luck Dave. I'd say this can go on your bucket list.

06-13-2010, 01:22 PM	#4
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Pure insanity and I'm lovin every word of it! Can barely wait to hear & see more of this!! You should see if Depends wants to sponsor this adventure as well.. May you lock onto a nice Mexican taxi early on, who will hopefully shave eighteen kilometers off this trip in the right direction! GOOD LUCK!

06-13-2010, 02:06 PM	#5
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Be Safe Dave! God Speed!

06-13-2010, 03:01 PM	#7
miguelitro Team Bad Habits Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 119	"In this age of laboratory science, I applaud those who set off to discover first hand." M. Candra

06-13-2010, 04:12 PM	#8
wbrewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 334	may the fish gods be with you

06-13-2010, 06:25 PM	#10
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Godspeed Dave. That's a a true adventure. In terms of a baja network, I would suggest that you post you journey on BajaNomad.com. They have a tight network of old baja hands who can provide a lot of support.

08-18-2010, 09:24 AM	#14
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	OK. I'm entered in the 2010 Steve Moyer tourney. The way the fishing's been going off in town, I think this is going to be a fantastic tournament. Jim: maybe you should consider opening up a Great White category... __________________

08-18-2010, 10:08 AM	#15
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	So glad you made it back safe Dave, I can't wait to hear the stories of your adventure. And thanks for supporting the Moyer tournament, can't wait to see you there __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-18-2010, 10:47 AM	#16
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	post some pics dave! glad you made it back safe, that trip sounds brutal. __________________