Taking your kayak to Catalina Island?

[HighOctane]

Are there any boat or ferrys that will take you and your kayak and drop to catalina island and pick up after?

[FISH11]

No ferry's or boats but you can arrange to have it shipped to Catalina before you go and pick it up there then have it shipped back once you leave. It's the only option to renting one there. ...http://catalinafreight.com/

[momo fish]

81 to ship round trip. Guess if staying there a few days it's cheaper than renting.

[newportdogs]

What type of trip are you looking for – one day, several days, camping, hotels? I’ve been using Catalina Freight for 4 years to ship kayaks and gear for boat in camping, going again this year. So, a bit of experience there that may provide some ideas.

This year we bought yearly passes on the Catalina Flyer out of Newport, going every 2 weeks to rent kayaks and fish, leave on the morning boat and return that afternoon. We are getting something like 4.5 hours on the water. At this point the Flyer is probably booked all summer but maybe not so with other boats from other locations. Other boats may get you extended fishing time because they leave later from Avalon. I live in Newport so the Flyer is pretty easy but that 4:30 departure time really cuts into time on the water.

I posted details in this thread if you are interested in an extended trip. A one day, or maybe even an Avalon weekend stay, using Catalina Freight isn’t worth the effort. Rent at Descanso Beach.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=19295

Check out the recent Catalina posts by Wade. Now that guy really knows how to do a weekend, or any type of trip, to Avalon, looks to me like he rents from Descanso Beach.

Good luck with the trips you do.

[ctfphoto]

I really wanted to to the Catalina Trip this summer with the family and bring 3 yaks. After doing a little research, I found a much better less expensive vacation.

We booked a hotel room at the La Jolla Shores Beach and Tennis Club. They have free storage for yaks, bikes, etc. The very best part is no long drive or flight or boat ride. We'll be kicken it in La Jolla

[paddle man]

WE USE TO TAKE THE MARINA DEL RAY FLYER BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BESINESS THEY WOULD TAKE KAYAKS CAMPING GEAR COOLERS AND TAKE YOU TO TWO HARBORS FROM THERE WE GOT A GEAR HAUL TRUCK WENT TO LITTLE HARBOR IT WAS EXPENSIVE TRIPS BUT WAS FUN STAYED FOR 4AND 5 DAY TRIPS AND CAUGHT LOTS OF FISH

[Iceman]

WE USE TO TAKE THE MARINA DEL RAY FLYER BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BESINESS

the good ol days!..................think I will be booking Island Packers for my island camping fix end of September.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=catapalooza

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by Iceman

the good ol days!..................think I will be booking Island Packers for my island camping fix end of September.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=catapalooza

that look like a trip of a lifetime