Need to get my kayak to Catalina - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 05-15-2012, 08:54 PM

Six of us have been planning a Catalina kayak trip for months. Was able to reserve a very nice campsite at Two Harbors in July, right on the water.

Marina Del Ray Flyer, the only boat that transports people and kayaks looks like it is out of business.

There are 6 of us with kayaks.

Need a ride. July 8 to 10th.

Do you have a boat that can pull this off?

We were gonna spend around $ 800 for the transport.

ANY IDEAS?

Matt

jorluivil · 05-15-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Six of us have been planning a Catalina kayak trip for months. Was able to reserve a very nice campsite at Two Harbors in July, right on the water.

Marina Del Ray Flyer, the only boat that transports people and kayaks looks like it is out of business.

There are 6 of us with kayaks.

Need a ride. July 8 to 10th.

Do you have a boat that can pull this off?

We were gonna spend around $ 800 for the transport.

ANY IDEAS?

Matt

I say we just peddle there.........

kobra · 05-15-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I say we just peddle there.........

So, that would be July 8th to August 10th then?

lowprofile · 05-15-2012, 09:23 PM

post up on BD, im sure someone over there would love a free trip to cat. for a weekend.

newportdogs · 05-15-2012, 10:01 PM

Last summer we used the Marina Del Rey ferry to move 3 of us and our kayaks to Avalon – great service no longer with us. We used the Descanso boat service and Captain Randy to take the kayaks and our ton of gear to Italian Gardens, one of the boat in camp sites, for 3 nights. He picked us and brought us back to Avalon for the trip back. No way you can get the gear and beer you need to be comfortable to and from the boat in camp sites if you are paddling as well as pack the trash back out.

With the ferry no longer in business, in August we are camping at Lava Wall where there are a few miles of MLPA free coast line and using the Catalina Freight Line to ship the kayaks and gear to Avalon. Randy Is picking them up and meeting us with the boat when the Newport Ferry arrives then taking us to Lava Wall. We’ll drop the kayaks off at the freight service before we return on the ferry.

If he is not already booked, I believe he can do the same for you and drive your kayaks to Two Harbors, then bring the kayaks back as well and drop off your gear at the freight service. You do have to plan to get the kayaks to the freight service in Wilmington and pick them up as well. They recommend dropping them off 3 days before you arrive in case they have space problems. They will hold them in Avalon until Randy picks them up. You can take the ferry to Two Harbors and meet him there. Randy is great and absolutely dependable.

The trip is so outstanding it’s worth the extra effort if you can’t line up a boat and it will cost a bit more than the $800 you planned to spend.

If you are interested use this number to contact Randy or his wife in the office – 310-510-1588.

By the way, if you consider boat in camp sites, Randy will pick up the water you need, propane and fire wood (if the site has a fire ring) and have it on the boat for you.

http://kayakcatalinaisland.com/rentals/
http://catalinafreight.com/

Good luck with it.

andrewtp · 05-15-2012, 10:21 PM

Would it be possible to bring all your rods, tackle and gear, and camping gear on the NP Catalina Flyer, then just rent a yak at Cat? Do they rent any fishing yaks? Seems more cost efficient.... I would like to do this trip soon too.

mtnbykr2 · 05-16-2012, 06:37 AM

SERIOUS!!!

let me check with Island packers a long shot but maybe...

RedSledTeam · 05-16-2012, 08:26 AM

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I say we just peddle there.........

The surf landing is pretty easy... Which campsites do you have ?

StinkyMatt · 05-16-2012, 09:19 AM

Tent cabin #10 ...I think.

Super easy access to the water.

Sure hope some solution comes p.

As far as using the freight to ship kayaks ahead of time, pain in the butt.

RedSledTeam · 05-16-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Tent cabin #10 ...I think.

Super easy access to the water.

TC#10 is up the hill behind the Yacht Club on the left; bring your wheels. Here's a map...

SoCalCJ · 05-16-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

TC#10 is up the hill behind the Yacht Club on the left; bring your wheels. Here's a map...

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mtnbykr2 · 05-16-2012, 10:07 AM

I am checking with some people up here Matt, may know something by next week, hopefully they know of someone down south, this guy owns an Island Packer boat, and he knows alot of skippers so we will see.
Is this what happened to the last aborted Cat trip?

dorado50 · 05-16-2012, 06:18 PM

You mean Island Packet ? And thats a sailboat right?.

WahooUSMA · 05-16-2012, 07:49 PM

I dont think I can swing all of ya, but maybe btwn Roeboat and I we we can ferry you all over. He has a 38ft convertible and I have a 30ft express. Hard to predict weather etc., but it sounds like fun. Lets take this off line and discuss.

TEAMFISH · 05-17-2012, 06:04 AM

I'm thinking about doing the same thing but I can only get two on my Skippy.

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05-15-2012, 09:23 PM	#4
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	post up on BD, im sure someone over there would love a free trip to cat. for a weekend. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-16-2012, 06:37 AM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	SERIOUS!!! let me check with Island packers a long shot but maybe... __________________

05-16-2012, 10:07 AM	#12
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I am checking with some people up here Matt, may know something by next week, hopefully they know of someone down south, this guy owns an Island Packer boat, and he knows alot of skippers so we will see. Is this what happened to the last aborted Cat trip? __________________

05-16-2012, 07:49 PM	#14
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	I dont think I can swing all of ya, but maybe btwn Roeboat and I we we can ferry you all over. He has a 38ft convertible and I have a 30ft express. Hard to predict weather etc., but it sounds like fun. Lets take this off line and discuss. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

05-15-2012, 08:54 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Need to get my kayak to Catalina Six of us have been planning a Catalina kayak trip for months. Was able to reserve a very nice campsite at Two Harbors in July, right on the water. Marina Del Ray Flyer, the only boat that transports people and kayaks looks like it is out of business. There are 6 of us with kayaks. Need a ride. July 8 to 10th. Do you have a boat that can pull this off? We were gonna spend around $ 800 for the transport. ANY IDEAS? Matt

05-15-2012, 10:01 PM	#5
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	Last summer we used the Marina Del Rey ferry to move 3 of us and our kayaks to Avalon – great service no longer with us. We used the Descanso boat service and Captain Randy to take the kayaks and our ton of gear to Italian Gardens, one of the boat in camp sites, for 3 nights. He picked us and brought us back to Avalon for the trip back. No way you can get the gear and beer you need to be comfortable to and from the boat in camp sites if you are paddling as well as pack the trash back out. With the ferry no longer in business, in August we are camping at Lava Wall where there are a few miles of MLPA free coast line and using the Catalina Freight Line to ship the kayaks and gear to Avalon. Randy Is picking them up and meeting us with the boat when the Newport Ferry arrives then taking us to Lava Wall. We’ll drop the kayaks off at the freight service before we return on the ferry. If he is not already booked, I believe he can do the same for you and drive your kayaks to Two Harbors, then bring the kayaks back as well and drop off your gear at the freight service. You do have to plan to get the kayaks to the freight service in Wilmington and pick them up as well. They recommend dropping them off 3 days before you arrive in case they have space problems. They will hold them in Avalon until Randy picks them up. You can take the ferry to Two Harbors and meet him there. Randy is great and absolutely dependable. The trip is so outstanding it’s worth the extra effort if you can’t line up a boat and it will cost a bit more than the $800 you planned to spend. If you are interested use this number to contact Randy or his wife in the office – 310-510-1588. By the way, if you consider boat in camp sites, Randy will pick up the water you need, propane and fire wood (if the site has a fire ring) and have it on the boat for you. http://kayakcatalinaisland.com/rentals/ http://catalinafreight.com/ Good luck with it.

05-15-2012, 10:21 PM	#6
andrewtp Awesome Possum Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 187	Would it be possible to bring all your rods, tackle and gear, and camping gear on the NP Catalina Flyer, then just rent a yak at Cat? Do they rent any fishing yaks? Seems more cost efficient.... I would like to do this trip soon too.

05-16-2012, 09:19 AM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Tent cabin #10 ...I think. Super easy access to the water. Sure hope some solution comes p. As far as using the freight to ship kayaks ahead of time, pain in the butt.

05-16-2012, 06:18 PM	#13
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	You mean Island Packet ? And thats a sailboat right?.

05-17-2012, 06:04 AM	#15
TEAMFISH Team Kayak Obesessions Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 256	I'm thinking about doing the same thing but I can only get two on my Skippy. BOAT1.jpg