Landing a Hobie Pedal Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sparky · 03-27-2016, 04:44 AM

Thank you for starting this thread, this also is the only part I hate about every trip(only been out twice just got a brand new 14' PA). My biggest concern is the chair, rails, and bait tank when landing, I don't see it ending up good rolling in the surf. I got luck my first time out and came in to 1' waves that was fun, but the second time I ended up jumping of the yak in 8' of water and surfed in holding on to the back not fun and embracing.

bolocop · 03-27-2016, 06:06 AM

Like Mickey told Rocky, Speed, more Speed!

I'm an advocate of leaving the drive in and pedaling as fast as you can through the kill zone. When you get to waist high water, jump out, lock drive in place(or take it out), and pull up the rudder. I do the opposite when launching.

I just can't see making it through the kill zone while paddling a Hobie with anything wider than a Revo when the waves are 3-5, especially a Pro Angler. Takes a lot of effort to get to speed.

tunaseeker · 03-27-2016, 06:21 AM

Agree with that! Speed and jump out. You cant paddle a Hobie Outback or PA very well. Use the peddles! Time the sets. Haul a$$. Jump. I've rolled my share but that is when I tried to coast in. One footers will flip you. Since I have started jumping out at about 3-4" no problem.....

Good luck!

FARRIER · 03-27-2016, 06:49 AM

I lock my drive and rudder up, then paddle in. Your rudder will not stand up to a wave pushing you. The advantage of having your paddle out is huge. Being able to lean into the white wash should you end up sideways is important.

cesar74 · 03-27-2016, 08:41 AM

I like using peddle power myself. I keep my rudder up & use my paddle for power & to guide my kayak. After jumping off I remove my drive. I do the same thing for both launching & landing (peddle power).

octico · 03-27-2016, 08:47 AM

Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-27-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water

Where was I at? I would have loved to see that one!!!

YakDout · 03-27-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water

Oh yes, this has happened to me once before also. High tide and deep pockets in the sand suck!

03-27-2016, 04:44 AM	#1
sparky Junior Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10	Surf landing Thank you for starting this thread, this also is the only part I hate about every trip(only been out twice just got a brand new 14' PA). My biggest concern is the chair, rails, and bait tank when landing, I don't see it ending up good rolling in the surf. I got luck my first time out and came in to 1' waves that was fun, but the second time I ended up jumping of the yak in 8' of water and surfed in holding on to the back not fun and embracing.

03-27-2016, 06:49 AM	#4
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I lock my drive and rudder up, then paddle in. Your rudder will not stand up to a wave pushing you. The advantage of having your paddle out is huge. Being able to lean into the white wash should you end up sideways is important. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

03-27-2016, 06:06 AM	#2
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Like Mickey told Rocky, Speed, more Speed! I'm an advocate of leaving the drive in and pedaling as fast as you can through the kill zone. When you get to waist high water, jump out, lock drive in place(or take it out), and pull up the rudder. I do the opposite when launching. I just can't see making it through the kill zone while paddling a Hobie with anything wider than a Revo when the waves are 3-5, especially a Pro Angler. Takes a lot of effort to get to speed.

03-27-2016, 06:21 AM	#3
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Agree with that! Speed and jump out. You cant paddle a Hobie Outback or PA very well. Use the peddles! Time the sets. Haul a$$. Jump. I've rolled my share but that is when I tried to coast in. One footers will flip you. Since I have started jumping out at about 3-4" no problem..... Good luck!

03-27-2016, 08:41 AM	#5
cesar74 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 81	I like using peddle power myself. I keep my rudder up & use my paddle for power & to guide my kayak. After jumping off I remove my drive. I do the same thing for both launching & landing (peddle power).

03-27-2016, 08:47 AM	#6
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water