Surf landing question

[rossman]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_9C1

Has anyone tried using a small anchor tied to one end to keep the kayak straight while landing in the surf? Seems like it would help but might get the wave to wash over the anchor end.

Strange question but had to ask.

I say try it and let us know how it goes. I find there is a time and plac for all of the methods described here but it depends on what you are paddling /peddling and the conditions on that day. I remember when coming in backwards was groundbreaking.

[Croaker Dave]

What the other guys said, plus, "no" to any lines out in the surf zone. Getting part of your body tangled in a line with the force of a wave-driven kayak behind it is not a place anyone should go

[Mr_Fixit]

Originally Posted by Croaker Dave

What the other guys said, plus, "no" to any lines out in the surf zone. Getting part of your body tangled in a line with the force of a wave-driven kayak behind it is not a place anyone should go

This is precisely the image that popped into my head as I was considering this option. I also thought of a sea anchor kind of a deal, which would provide more directional flexibility, but same fundamental problem.

Yeah, anchor line wrapped around your neck with your kayak pulling hard... way ugly indeed!

[goletaslim]

I usually just stand up and surf my kayak in. Try that.

[HobieOneCanoebe]

https://youtu.be/R_HANDqKu2Q

This video is what I watched to get better at landing in surf. Skip to 1:30 if you don't want to hear the first part of it.

[HobieOneCanoebe]

https://youtu.be/R_HANDqKu2Q

Heres a video of me launching and landing

[Dark_Knight_9C1]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

I paddle a 13 foot two person kayak (I think it was bought at Costco years ago). I sit in the back for better control.
I have never tried to land in the surf and happened to start thinking about it when I landed in Newport by the Coast Guard station and there was little ankle slappers on the beach. I lost my land legs and when I get out of the kayak stumble miserably for a few seconds and then grabbed for my kayak. It is already turned sideways parallel to the waves and washing back and forth as the waves lap up. I couldn't even imagine trying to do this in 2 or 3 foot waves.

I am an engineer so I started thinking of what would simplify the process. Something to keep the kayak straight so it doesn't tip over and in one place while I get my land legs was first on my mind.

I will definitely need to just go to the beach and practice in order to get the confidence to take my yak full of gear out.


Thanks for all the suggestions.

[radastaff]

stretch before you attempt landing
I always do

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_9C1

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

I paddle a 13 foot two person kayak (I think it was bought at Costco years ago). I sit in the back for better control.
I have never tried to land in the surf and happened to start thinking about it when I landed in Newport by the Coast Guard station and there was little ankle slappers on the beach. I lost my land legs and when I get out of the kayak stumble miserably for a few seconds and then grabbed for my kayak. It is already turned sideways parallel to the waves and washing back and forth as the waves lap up. I couldn't even imagine trying to do this in 2 or 3 foot waves.

I am an engineer so I started thinking of what would simplify the process. Something to keep the kayak straight so it doesn't tip over and in one place while I get my land legs was first on my mind.

I will definitely need to just go to the beach and practice in order to get the confidence to take my yak full of gear out.


Thanks for all the suggestions.

you sound like me, I had both my knees replaced in the last couple of years and it takes me awhile to get my feet under me. I have the same problem at the coast guard beach but it is getting better. It's what keeps me away from La Jolla