Landing and launching a hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TAngler · 03-24-2017, 08:12 PM

I'm relatively new to west coast surf launching. Met a few of you folks out fishing and everyone seems very cool and pleasant.
So here is my question:
The Question for all you mirage drive folks. Do you land with the drive up and rudder up (paddle in) or do you peddle in and then push the flippers flat against the hull when it gets shallow and let the rudder up at the last minute? Landed today using the drive and it was easier than paddling in. obviously you could damage the drive and rudder, and I was wondering what most people do? Thanks for the help.

03-24-2017, 08:12 PM	#1
TAngler Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 9	Landing and launching a hobie I'm relatively new to west coast surf launching. Met a few of you folks out fishing and everyone seems very cool and pleasant. So here is my question: The Question for all you mirage drive folks. Do you land with the drive up and rudder up (paddle in) or do you peddle in and then push the flippers flat against the hull when it gets shallow and let the rudder up at the last minute? Landed today using the drive and it was easier than paddling in. obviously you could damage the drive and rudder, and I was wondering what most people do? Thanks for the help.