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m1k3midg3 · 11-17-2010, 09:15 PM

im tempted to launch at the childrens pool now. i wonder how many people will get upset

Zed · 11-18-2010, 08:55 AM

Up here in OC, DanaPT, you can launch anywhere that is not blackballed by lifeguards.

Regor · 11-18-2010, 09:06 AM

One more area that is usually a no no is a clearly defined Military area.

Hunters Pa · 11-18-2010, 09:11 AM

I asked this question of the lifeguards a few years ago & you are generally allowed to launch & land unless it poses a safety hazard to others in teh water. Use common sense, don't launch amid the firstgraders on a field trip to the beach.

JrBasser · 11-30-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m1k3midg3

im tempted to launch at the childrens pool now. i wonder how many people will get upset

Been there, done that. It's nice, and convenient. You may get some PETA harrassment. Video, police called etc. But nothing has ever come of any of it. I've never even had the police show up.

Zed · 12-03-2010, 03:01 PM

DanaPt,
I just read in another thread you have a motor. That negates what I posted earlier. With your motor you become a motor vessel, complete w/ boat registration requirements (CF#'s) and are NOT allowed to launch where ever you like. You need to be at a launch ramp, or legal beach launch (like La Jolla). Not saying you won't be able to launch from beaches, you just won't be doing it legally.

Don't ruin it for the rest of us, ok?

This issue is 10yo at least when a certain QM wanted to launch his FnD w/ motor from a Doheney beach. 9-10 times you can probably get away w/ it, but that 1 time will give a lot of other kayakers a black eye.

Good luck,

Z

m1k3midg3 · 12-03-2010, 05:39 PM

ha k. no motor at childrens pool.

11-18-2010, 08:55 AM	#2
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Up here in OC, DanaPT, you can launch anywhere that is not blackballed by lifeguards. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

12-03-2010, 03:01 PM	#6
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	DanaPt, I just read in another thread you have a motor. That negates what I posted earlier. With your motor you become a motor vessel, complete w/ boat registration requirements (CF#'s) and are NOT allowed to launch where ever you like. You need to be at a launch ramp, or legal beach launch (like La Jolla). Not saying you won't be able to launch from beaches, you just won't be doing it legally. Don't ruin it for the rest of us, ok? This issue is 10yo at least when a certain QM wanted to launch his FnD w/ motor from a Doheney beach. 9-10 times you can probably get away w/ it, but that 1 time will give a lot of other kayakers a black eye. Good luck, Z __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

11-17-2010, 09:15 PM	#1
m1k3midg3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 108	im tempted to launch at the childrens pool now. i wonder how many people will get upset

11-18-2010, 09:06 AM	#3
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	One more area that is usually a no no is a clearly defined Military area.

11-18-2010, 09:11 AM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	I asked this question of the lifeguards a few years ago & you are generally allowed to launch & land unless it poses a safety hazard to others in teh water. Use common sense, don't launch amid the firstgraders on a field trip to the beach.

12-03-2010, 05:39 PM	#7
m1k3midg3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 108	ha k. no motor at childrens pool.