4-14-08, a good reason for GPS... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ronbo613 · 04-16-2008, 06:12 AM

The fog deal happened to me and my buddy one time as well. Paddled out with clear blue skies, an hour later we could not see ten feet. Of course, being big-time watermen, we both owned GPS's, which were stored safely at home. We did manage to run into another lost kayaker who did have a GPS, unfortunately, he recently received the unit as a gift and did not calibrate the GPS so we all paddled in circles until the fog lifted.

grey zone · 04-16-2008, 12:12 PM

It's very common for dense fog to form after a warm Santa Ana wind event breaks down. It's easy to get caught off guard because of the dry clear weather prior. This is not a rule but something to keep in mind. Fog formation under these conditions is often fast and can occur at anytime of the day. Stay safe go prepared.

Earl E. Retire · 04-16-2008, 12:33 PM

Grey Zone is absolutely right. And the time to get prepared is when the weather is clear. Mark waypoints in safe areas to get you back to the launch in good shape. You can use a chart to do this, or can simply paddle a safe route and mark points as you go. One thing that's very cool about GPS is accuracy. You'll be within a few meters of your spots using it. Just remember that other big boaters may be around that aren't as careful as you, and GPS isn't radar. A sounding device (whistle or horn) is important in fog too.

EER

Siebler · 04-16-2008, 12:55 PM

Pretty crazy, As nate and I got off the water it was all nice and warm. Saw it moving in while I was at Point Loma helping Brent. Pretty thick stuff.

Shawn · 04-18-2008, 06:49 PM

Great looking kayak mate. Scary pictures of the fog, look how quick it turned, awesome.

04-16-2008, 06:12 AM	#1
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	The fog deal happened to me and my buddy one time as well. Paddled out with clear blue skies, an hour later we could not see ten feet. Of course, being big-time watermen, we both owned GPS's, which were stored safely at home. We did manage to run into another lost kayaker who did have a GPS, unfortunately, he recently received the unit as a gift and did not calibrate the GPS so we all paddled in circles until the fog lifted. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

04-16-2008, 12:55 PM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Pretty crazy, As nate and I got off the water it was all nice and warm. Saw it moving in while I was at Point Loma helping Brent. Pretty thick stuff. __________________ CJ Siebler

04-16-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	It's very common for dense fog to form after a warm Santa Ana wind event breaks down. It's easy to get caught off guard because of the dry clear weather prior. This is not a rule but something to keep in mind. Fog formation under these conditions is often fast and can occur at anytime of the day. Stay safe go prepared.

04-16-2008, 12:33 PM	#3
Earl E. Retire Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	Grey Zone is absolutely right. And the time to get prepared is when the weather is clear. Mark waypoints in safe areas to get you back to the launch in good shape. You can use a chart to do this, or can simply paddle a safe route and mark points as you go. One thing that's very cool about GPS is accuracy. You'll be within a few meters of your spots using it. Just remember that other big boaters may be around that aren't as careful as you, and GPS isn't radar. A sounding device (whistle or horn) is important in fog too. EER

04-18-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
Shawn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 8	Great looking kayak mate. Scary pictures of the fog, look how quick it turned, awesome.