Catalina Crossing -SUMMER 2014 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

food4less562 · 12-13-2013, 12:50 AM

I would be interested, sounds like nice challenge.

one way trip
distance x pace = est. time
22 miles x 4mph = about 5hrs 30mins

12-13-2013, 01:20 AM

Count me in.

StinkyMatt · 12-13-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by food4less562

I would be interested, sounds like nice challenge.

one way trip
distance x pace = est. time
22 miles x 4mph = about 5hrs 30mins

VERY slim chance that this type of a pace will be maintained by you for close to 6 hours.

Good luck guys.

Take lots of photos and be safe.

jorluivil · 12-13-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by food4less562

I would be interested, sounds like nice challenge.

one way trip
distance x pace = est. time
22 miles x 4mph = about 5hrs 30mins

a more realistic pace would probably be 2-3 mph. I don't think any one of us could hold a 4mph pace for 5+ hrs. You guys should take a few practice runs; pedal/paddle from Redondo to Santa Monica or something similar, at a minimum this will give you a good idea of what to expect.

ful-rac · 12-13-2013, 09:56 PM

Its gonna be brutal but rewarding!

You guys make it...you should get some sort of trophy for your signature line...!

ericko · 12-14-2013, 02:31 PM

Sewer crew is a bunch of pwimpy good luck tho .... If I went I would just slow you all down!!!!

WSA-Bob · 03-04-2014, 11:11 AM

I do a bit of river paddling, and your paddle to Catalina is of interest, but with the aid of the river at about 2 miles an hour the 25 miles we do on the first day, generally takes about 5 hours - my average bay and Ocean is about 3.7 Miles per hour average.

Also do not forget to calculate your currents and the wind factor, on 48 mile paddle on the river that should have taken me 10 hours took 14 hours of hard paddling because of the head winds.

But the above worked out, I am interested in more details - Cost and how are we getting back, the Date and hour of launching.

bus kid · 03-04-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

THIS paddle will be a one way paddle from Long Beach to Two Harbors with one overnight camping on the island.
More information & details will follow:

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Originally Posted by WSA-Bob

I am interested in more details - Cost and how are we getting back, the Date and hour of launching.

I was wondering when someone was going to notice the "one way paddle" part

lowprofile · 03-05-2014, 04:24 AM

Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos.

I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all.

I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm.

It looked like this for miles out.

Squid Vicious · 03-05-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos.

I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all.

I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm.

It looked like this for miles out.

....damn...that looks like a beach break...only no beach

sandydiego · 03-05-2014, 08:01 AM

The best way to see if you are up to the crossing is to load all you fishing gear, beer, food, water, camp gear and see how much of a difference it's going to be paddling with the whole load. Weigh everything - look at the total and add your weight. It all adds up fast. What's the weight limit of your craft? Now go down to the beach, launch and fish all day. You will know your limits and your kayak limits fast.

Good luck to all. Maybe I will make a run next trip.

Cheers

Steve

12-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Its gonna be brutal but rewarding! You guys make it...you should get some sort of trophy for your signature line...! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-04-2014, 11:11 AM	#7
WSA-Bob Junior Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East San Diego County Posts: 5	Travel time optimistic. I do a bit of river paddling, and your paddle to Catalina is of interest, but with the aid of the river at about 2 miles an hour the 25 miles we do on the first day, generally takes about 5 hours - my average bay and Ocean is about 3.7 Miles per hour average. Also do not forget to calculate your currents and the wind factor, on 48 mile paddle on the river that should have taken me 10 hours took 14 hours of hard paddling because of the head winds. But the above worked out, I am interested in more details - Cost and how are we getting back, the Date and hour of launching.

03-05-2014, 04:24 AM	#9
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos. I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all. I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm. It looked like this for miles out. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

12-13-2013, 12:50 AM	#1
food4less562 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 224	I would be interested, sounds like nice challenge. one way trip distance x pace = est. time 22 miles x 4mph = about 5hrs 30mins

12-14-2013, 02:31 PM	#6
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Sewer crew is a bunch of pwimpy good luck tho .... If I went I would just slow you all down!!!!

03-05-2014, 08:01 AM	#11
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	The best way to see if you are up to the crossing is to load all you fishing gear, beer, food, water, camp gear and see how much of a difference it's going to be paddling with the whole load. Weigh everything - look at the total and add your weight. It all adds up fast. What's the weight limit of your craft? Now go down to the beach, launch and fish all day. You will know your limits and your kayak limits fast. Good luck to all. Maybe I will make a run next trip. Cheers Steve

12-13-2013, 01:20 AM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Count me in.