Banning yaks in La Jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tman · 10-29-2008, 09:01 AM

Let's see...she was swimming in the boat launch zone

She should be fined.

In my investigative research, I found out that her previous head injury came when she tried to cross Town Hall Square in Spain...during the running of the bulls...

Then she tried to sue the bull, who proceeded to take a dump on her...because he thought her claim was bullsh!t...

dorf · 10-29-2008, 09:31 AM

Another example of the pussification of America.

One person gets injured in an accident and the lawyers get involved to ban an activity.

I am confused though. It says that she was swimming in front of the Marine room. The map attached to the article shows that the area is a swim zone. If that whole are is a swim zone then the kayaker was at fault. The picture also shows the buoys, which I thought was a safe launch area for the hotel kayaks. What are the buoys for if not for a safe launch area?

As for me I launch and land at Avenida de la Playa and stay way clear of any rentals as well as swimmers. They usually have more fun on then brain than safety and common sense.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 10-29-2008, 09:35 AM

Not to take her side in any fashion, but it keeps coming up that she was swimming in the launch area and I don't see that anywhere. Sounds more like she was swimming in front of the marine room. Which historically has been a kayak surf spot though I don't know if it is actually listed that way. I often see people swimming there looking at the sharks among the kayaks surfing. Of course swimming in the surf zone and not having a clue what is going on around you can be blamed on her.

Iceman · 10-29-2008, 09:50 AM

In front of the Marine Room is a very popular spot to check out the leapards and shovel nose in the end of the summer, I have heard the tours stating that they were going there and have seen big groups in that area. The article states Ave Playa south as a designated swim zone, nothing about the launch area.

Rusty · 10-29-2008, 10:28 AM

Sweet... Can't wait to see whats next.

tylerdurden · 10-29-2008, 11:23 AM

People should actually read the article before the pitchforks come out. Let's all get pissed off about misinformation

. Did anyone actually read the UT article before commenting on the situation or would that be too much to ask?

Quote:

She was swimming off the Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla Shores

Seems like they want to keep kayaks out of the swim zone south of ave de la playa. Sounds fair to me. As long as the swimmers stay out of the boat area. They don't mention closing the boat ramp, just keeping kayaks off the beach south. On a side note they are trying to limit the number of rental business operations which I like too.

dorf · 10-29-2008, 12:35 PM

Another Question:
Where does the public swim zone start to the north of the launch?
The map shows the area in front of the Hotel but not the actual public beach area. In other words how wide is the launch zone?
Just wondering.

prowlerdude · 10-29-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden

People should actually read the article before the pitchforks come out. Let's all get pissed off about misinformation

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Kill joy

esdees · 10-29-2008, 09:50 AM

There are two sets of buoys. There are the small yellow ones that are roped together to section off the swim zone. They mark the smaller area on the map. Then there are the white ones that I believe indicate a 5 mph (or is it "no boat"?) zone that is larger.

If she wasn't at the launch, then the kayaker(s) should be blamed. It's hard to believe that this damage could happen in open water, so it must have been in the surf.

One incident, with one swimmer and one kayak... maybe we should be safe and not allow either to use the water at any time.

10-29-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Let's see...she was swimming in the boat launch zone She should be fined. In my investigative research, I found out that her previous head injury came when she tried to cross Town Hall Square in Spain...during the running of the bulls... Then she tried to sue the bull, who proceeded to take a dump on her...because he thought her claim was bullsh!t... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

10-29-2008, 09:35 AM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Not to take her side in any fashion, but it keeps coming up that she was swimming in the launch area and I don't see that anywhere. Sounds more like she was swimming in front of the marine room. Which historically has been a kayak surf spot though I don't know if it is actually listed that way. I often see people swimming there looking at the sharks among the kayaks surfing. Of course swimming in the surf zone and not having a clue what is going on around you can be blamed on her. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

10-29-2008, 09:50 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	In front of the Marine Room is a very popular spot to check out the leapards and shovel nose in the end of the summer, I have heard the tours stating that they were going there and have seen big groups in that area. The article states Ave Playa south as a designated swim zone, nothing about the launch area. __________________

10-29-2008, 10:28 AM	#5
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	Sweet... Can't wait to see whats next. Last edited by Rusty; 10-29-2008 at 11:28 AM. Reason: take a deep breath...

10-29-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Another Question: Where does the public swim zone start to the north of the launch? The map shows the area in front of the Hotel but not the actual public beach area. In other words how wide is the launch zone? Just wondering. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

10-29-2008, 09:50 AM	#9
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	There are two sets of buoys. There are the small yellow ones that are roped together to section off the swim zone. They mark the smaller area on the map. Then there are the white ones that I believe indicate a 5 mph (or is it "no boat"?) zone that is larger. If she wasn't at the launch, then the kayaker(s) should be blamed. It's hard to believe that this damage could happen in open water, so it must have been in the surf. One incident, with one swimmer and one kayak... maybe we should be safe and not allow either to use the water at any time.