Destination: Cabo - The Long Way - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bob Madore · 07-26-2010, 01:18 PM

I sure hope he in in conact with someone. Everything is probably fine but when you see no movement it gets me worried.

buttchaser · 07-27-2010, 11:40 AM

An update from Daves blog page

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Change of Plans

This is the first update I've been able to make. As you can see, I've changed course somewhat. This was due to high surf and an extremely heavy kayak. After several reductions in equipment and supplies, I was still very heavy. Much too heavy to deal with surf. Unfortunately, the Sea of Cortez side has some extreme heat and its own challenges. Currently catching lots of grouper in Punta Buffeo.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-01-2010, 03:40 PM

Well no reports again and now it seems, at least for me, nothing on the SPOT site. I certainly hope he is OK.

Riskey Water · 08-01-2010, 05:19 PM

I think his SPOT died. He posted on his personal site that all was fine , so it leaves me to believe that all is fine . With the powers that be he is still doing well and moving forward and onward .For the Nay sayers.Mex is a journey for those with the heart ,soul ,and intestinal fortitude of a warrior. I feel that his personal strenght will allow him to complete the task at hand .Give your blessings gentlemen for faith will see him through these travels.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-07-2010, 08:19 AM

So it seems he spent a bit of time in the Bufeo area and the island. The thing I don't get and perhaps this is a SPOT thing. If I am looking at it right, he has traveled over 80 miles in 24 hours. From Isla San Luis to the North end of Bahia De Los Angeles. That is a long way in that amount of time.

maui jim · 08-07-2010, 08:16 PM

That's some land yak..

PAL · 08-07-2010, 08:34 PM

SPOT miss by 80 miles? Seems unlikely.

I'm wondering what's up with Dave's SPOT. Mine is nearly 3 years old and the batteries (not alkalines - the recommended lithiums, something far more potent) are still full of juice. Its also spent plenty of time immersed in salt splash and dropped from time to time.

A SPOT with fresh batteries should handle dozens of check-ins a day over the course of several weeks, despite temperature extremes.

Fiskadoro · 08-07-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

So it seems he spent a bit of time in the Bufeo area and the island. The thing I don't get and perhaps this is a SPOT thing. If I am looking at it right, he has traveled over 80 miles in 24 hours. From Isla San Luis to the North end of Bahia De Los Angeles. That is a long way in that amount of time.

He was on the road again. Looks like he bailed on the Gulf Side, and has crossed back to the Pacific.

The current spot update shows him launched again on the Pacific at Bahia Asuncion. I have not heard a recent report but that is Yellowfin and Dorado territory this time of year.

I'd say that is a good move depending on the surf. I think I said it before but the Pacific side is a much better bet this time of year, as the Gulf side is just way to hot and dry. He may have to cut his days short with the afternoon winds but it beats the heat of the Gulf side, and he won't have to weight himself down with as much water.

Jim

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-07-2010, 09:02 PM

Seems he is covering more miles by land than by sea, still what a great adventure. I wish him well. I can't wait to hear his stories.

08-01-2010, 03:40 PM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Well no reports again and now it seems, at least for me, nothing on the SPOT site. I certainly hope he is OK. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-07-2010, 08:19 AM	#5
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	So it seems he spent a bit of time in the Bufeo area and the island. The thing I don't get and perhaps this is a SPOT thing. If I am looking at it right, he has traveled over 80 miles in 24 hours. From Isla San Luis to the North end of Bahia De Los Angeles. That is a long way in that amount of time. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-07-2010, 08:16 PM	#6
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	That's some land yak.. __________________

08-07-2010, 09:02 PM	#9
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Seems he is covering more miles by land than by sea, still what a great adventure. I wish him well. I can't wait to hear his stories. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

07-26-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
Bob Madore Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	I sure hope he in in conact with someone. Everything is probably fine but when you see no movement it gets me worried.

07-27-2010, 11:40 AM	#2
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	An update from Daves blog page Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Change of Plans This is the first update I've been able to make. As you can see, I've changed course somewhat. This was due to high surf and an extremely heavy kayak. After several reductions in equipment and supplies, I was still very heavy. Much too heavy to deal with surf. Unfortunately, the Sea of Cortez side has some extreme heat and its own challenges. Currently catching lots of grouper in Punta Buffeo.

08-01-2010, 05:19 PM	#4
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	I think his SPOT died. He posted on his personal site that all was fine , so it leaves me to believe that all is fine . With the powers that be he is still doing well and moving forward and onward .For the Nay sayers.Mex is a journey for those with the heart ,soul ,and intestinal fortitude of a warrior. I feel that his personal strenght will allow him to complete the task at hand .Give your blessings gentlemen for faith will see him through these travels.

08-07-2010, 08:34 PM	#7
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	SPOT miss by 80 miles? Seems unlikely. I'm wondering what's up with Dave's SPOT. Mine is nearly 3 years old and the batteries (not alkalines - the recommended lithiums, something far more potent) are still full of juice. Its also spent plenty of time immersed in salt splash and dropped from time to time. A SPOT with fresh batteries should handle dozens of check-ins a day over the course of several weeks, despite temperature extremes.