Safety First

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Guys, we've had a lot of newbies get into the sport in the last few years and with the recent accidents in La Jolla we thought it'd be appropriate to remind everybody about how dangerous our sport can be. Today it's blowing close to 30 knots at La Jolla and there's already been a bunch of kayakers rescued by the lifeguards. We know the bite has been on, but PLEASE, especially you new guys, check the weather reports and conditions before you launch. This sport is no joke, don't let the mild weather 9 out of 10 trips fool you. ALWAYS check the conditions before you launch. These yellowtail are not worth your life, be prepared.

Cris Provancha wrote a very helpful safety article for us a little while back. Take the time to read it if you haven't already.
Sea Kayaking Safety

We've also got a quick reference on the left side of the home page with links to all the weather info you need. It's also listed here.

We can get lulled into a sense of security after so many beautiful days on the water, never touching any safety gear or reading a weather report, but when a day like today comes along your preparation could save your life.