Anacapa Island - A 15 mile Journey - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

2-Stix · 03-12-2016, 01:18 AM

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2-Stix · 03-12-2016, 01:21 AM

Another guy on the site went to Catalina by yak. Freaking stud. Find him on here. He's the guy to listen too.

steve999 · 03-12-2016, 08:10 AM

I used to take a sailboat out to the channel islands a lot. The wind really rips out there, especially in the spring. It will be blowing 20 at Ventura, 30 at the closer islands, and 40 at the far islands. I've been sitting at anchor several times at the east end of Santa Cruz, when the wind is predicted to be to be 15 to 25, and we sat there and watched the anemometer clocking gusts of 40. We used to joke that when the forecast said winds from X to Y, you add X plus Y for the actual winds. The weather forecasts were notoriously low.

This time of year, the typical day will start out calm, and the wind at the near islands will build to 30 by 1:00 PM. You'll need to leave at first light and get there by noon, otherwise there's a good chance you won't make it. In October, however, the winds are much lighter. We always had the boat reefed in and rail buried on spring and early summer trips, but wound up motoring on fall trips.

If you leave from Ventura, the prevailing wind will be a little to the right of head on as you're going out. So will the current, although the current will be even more to the right as you get close. All the more reason to get there early, because you'll be fighting both wind and current.

Be sure to have a GPS with you. One of the newbie mistakes on an island trip is to underestimate how far away the island is. You start out, the island is barely visible through the mist, you go for a while, and then there's this big huge island in front of you. You think you're almost there. Nope, you're only half way, and it will be hours before you hit the beach. Be sure to have a GPS so you can determine ETA, and know if you need to abort.

Did you notice that the north side of anacapa for the eastern half is a state reserve? I think that means no fishing. You might have a long paddle from the campground to the legal fishing area. Be sure to check that.

The web site for anacapa also said you have to carry your own water. That will make an extended stay difficult.

They do have water on Santa Cruz. Given the time of year, the no fishing zones, and the lack of water, that's making an island packer trip more appealing.

But I'm not positive on all the details. If nobody with more info posts here, do get on one of the sea kyaker forums and get their views.

Steve

Socalkayak · 03-12-2016, 02:05 PM

I camped and fished out there via islandpackers on a 3 day trip. Swell will come from your 2 o'clock on way there. But swell is secondary by far. I got in mass trouble at Santa Cruz because of wind. Had to beach and wait for like 8 hours due to wind and current. Scary scary. Horrible time of year to try this. I am not hating but I give you a 15% chance on making it. 85% you will be calling for rescue. Just take islandpackers and go island hoping. Camp at smugglers or scorpions. I would do this first then try the long haul in July or August. Call vessel assist and get info on how many boats they assist every weekend. 3 friends of a friend died on there boat trying to cross a few years ago. It's not like down south (catalina) there are not as many boats crossing so you are all alone except for the cargo boats. Trust me paddling from island to island will be extreme enough. Again camp out there via island packers first. It will be cheaper than paying for the rescue.

Socalkayak · 03-12-2016, 02:19 PM

I camped and fished out there via islandpackers on a 3 day trip. Swell will come from your 2 o'clock on way there. But swell is secondary by far. I got in mass trouble at Santa Cruz because of wind. Had to beach and wait for like 8 hours due to wind and current. Scary scary. Horrible time of year to try this. I am not hating but I give you a 15% chance on making it. 85% you will be calling for rescue. Just take islandpackers and go island hoping. Camp at smugglers or scorpions. I would do this first then try the long haul in July or August. Call vessel assist and get info on how many boats they assist every weekend. 3 friends of a friend died on there boat trying to cross a few years ago. It's not like down south (catalina) there are not as many boats crossing so you are all alone except for the cargo boats. Trust me paddling from island to island will be extreme enough. Again camp out there via island packers first. It will be cheaper than paying for the rescue.

aren_denman · 03-11-2016, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAppa

Any reason why you're not launching from the children's beach at Channel Island Harbor?
If you do make the trip, I personally would love to hear about your experiences. I've been seriously thinking about making this trip as well, after I get more experience under my belt.

We have no clue where to launch, any chance you can link the club names? Ill repost some questions into that forum. We both have 15ft malibu fishing kayaks and plan on trolling most of the way. Along with camping gear, were bringing some freediving gear. We plan on bringing go pros and making a short video of some catches along with some info on the trip. Keep you posted.

momo fish · 03-13-2016, 04:40 PM

I still smell a troll... Kayaking across that channel, don't buy it... Getting on a boat and being dropped off.. Different story

Zed · 03-13-2016, 07:02 PM

I did have a suspicion it was a troll, Mo...

aren_denman · 03-13-2016, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo fish

I still smell a troll... Kayaking across that channel, don't buy it... Getting on a boat and being dropped off.. Different story

Your the only troll on here yah goober, Its not a feasible time to make the trip. That being said, I learned a lot about what it takes for the voyage and I will make the trip this summer. Talk is cheap

03-12-2016, 08:10 AM	#3
steve999 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39	Lots of wind out there I used to take a sailboat out to the channel islands a lot. The wind really rips out there, especially in the spring. It will be blowing 20 at Ventura, 30 at the closer islands, and 40 at the far islands. I've been sitting at anchor several times at the east end of Santa Cruz, when the wind is predicted to be to be 15 to 25, and we sat there and watched the anemometer clocking gusts of 40. We used to joke that when the forecast said winds from X to Y, you add X plus Y for the actual winds. The weather forecasts were notoriously low. This time of year, the typical day will start out calm, and the wind at the near islands will build to 30 by 1:00 PM. You'll need to leave at first light and get there by noon, otherwise there's a good chance you won't make it. In October, however, the winds are much lighter. We always had the boat reefed in and rail buried on spring and early summer trips, but wound up motoring on fall trips. If you leave from Ventura, the prevailing wind will be a little to the right of head on as you're going out. So will the current, although the current will be even more to the right as you get close. All the more reason to get there early, because you'll be fighting both wind and current. Be sure to have a GPS with you. One of the newbie mistakes on an island trip is to underestimate how far away the island is. You start out, the island is barely visible through the mist, you go for a while, and then there's this big huge island in front of you. You think you're almost there. Nope, you're only half way, and it will be hours before you hit the beach. Be sure to have a GPS so you can determine ETA, and know if you need to abort. Did you notice that the north side of anacapa for the eastern half is a state reserve? I think that means no fishing. You might have a long paddle from the campground to the legal fishing area. Be sure to check that. The web site for anacapa also said you have to carry your own water. That will make an extended stay difficult. They do have water on Santa Cruz. Given the time of year, the no fishing zones, and the lack of water, that's making an island packer trip more appealing. But I'm not positive on all the details. If nobody with more info posts here, do get on one of the sea kyaker forums and get their views. Steve

03-13-2016, 07:02 PM	#8
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I did have a suspicion it was a troll, Mo... __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

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03-12-2016, 01:18 AM	#1
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=28263

03-12-2016, 01:21 AM	#2
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Another guy on the site went to Catalina by yak. Freaking stud. Find him on here. He's the guy to listen too.

03-12-2016, 02:05 PM	#4
Socalkayak Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 29	I camped and fished out there via islandpackers on a 3 day trip. Swell will come from your 2 o'clock on way there. But swell is secondary by far. I got in mass trouble at Santa Cruz because of wind. Had to beach and wait for like 8 hours due to wind and current. Scary scary. Horrible time of year to try this. I am not hating but I give you a 15% chance on making it. 85% you will be calling for rescue. Just take islandpackers and go island hoping. Camp at smugglers or scorpions. I would do this first then try the long haul in July or August. Call vessel assist and get info on how many boats they assist every weekend. 3 friends of a friend died on there boat trying to cross a few years ago. It's not like down south (catalina) there are not as many boats crossing so you are all alone except for the cargo boats. Trust me paddling from island to island will be extreme enough. Again camp out there via island packers first. It will be cheaper than paying for the rescue.

03-12-2016, 02:19 PM	#5
Socalkayak Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 29	I camped and fished out there via islandpackers on a 3 day trip. Swell will come from your 2 o'clock on way there. But swell is secondary by far. I got in mass trouble at Santa Cruz because of wind. Had to beach and wait for like 8 hours due to wind and current. Scary scary. Horrible time of year to try this. I am not hating but I give you a 15% chance on making it. 85% you will be calling for rescue. Just take islandpackers and go island hoping. Camp at smugglers or scorpions. I would do this first then try the long haul in July or August. Call vessel assist and get info on how many boats they assist every weekend. 3 friends of a friend died on there boat trying to cross a few years ago. It's not like down south (catalina) there are not as many boats crossing so you are all alone except for the cargo boats. Trust me paddling from island to island will be extreme enough. Again camp out there via island packers first. It will be cheaper than paying for the rescue.

03-13-2016, 04:40 PM	#7
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	I still smell a troll... Kayaking across that channel, don't buy it... Getting on a boat and being dropped off.. Different story