NPH Coast Gaurd Launch Fines! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 06-25-2018, 08:20 AM

My buddy just text me that Sheriffs will now enforce no Kayak launch zone at the CG station with a $500 fine. That totally sucks as for me it was the easiest launch area with wash down lol. He also said the beach launch at the end of the same street may not be legal now also. Can others chime in on what you've heard? Other launch sites? Id rather not drive to other side of Balboa if possible. This sucks.

wiredantz · 06-25-2018, 08:41 AM

Interesting...

I wonder what rule they are trying to enforce now...
And now they are prohibiting us from using the beach.

I found this :

http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/New...720.html#17.20

goldenglory18 · 06-25-2018, 08:56 AM

Neil Patrick Harris has his own coast guard station? That's bad-ass!!!

Iceman · 06-25-2018, 09:08 AM

That is very odd as they are set up to store and launch outriggers. Sure it is not referring to the parking lot hours.

Orca Winfrey · 06-25-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Neil Patrick Harris has his own coast guard station? That's bad-ass!!!

DPevin · 06-25-2018, 11:10 AM

Might have to give them a call and get it straight from the horses mouth. Like what was already said, maybe they are just going to crack down and enforce the no parking before 6AM thing.

Mahigeer · 06-25-2018, 02:15 PM

$500.00 for parking ticket? I don't think so.

This is not the first time that residents tried to get rid of anglers in Newport Beach.

They just don't want people like us bring their property value down by going there.

jbl_91762 · 06-25-2018, 02:46 PM

So I did call the Newport Sheriff office and they said yes that it is no longer allowed and there are new signs posted. However they said their waiting on city enforcement agency to give green light as to when to start handing out citations. So good luck if you decide to take a chance and park there. I was directed to visit the Newport Municipal website to find legal locations.

ful-rac · 06-25-2018, 03:08 PM

What the Hell kinda BS is this?!

Where are kayakers supposed to launch from now?

wiredantz · 06-25-2018, 03:16 PM

I visited the city website... and I couldn't find ONE SINGLE EMAIL ADDRESS...

I wanted to have written proof of where the City has allowed Kayak to launch their kayaks....

DPevin · 06-25-2018, 03:47 PM

probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots.

If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit.

This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

jbl_91762 · 06-25-2018, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPevin

probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots.

If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit.

This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

Agree with all you said! I'll be out there this Saturday and will scope it out, but Im not gonna park and launch there, going to B Island to launch. I bet its the owners of those homes right there that complain. They should ban non residents then to enjoy that beach!!!

alanw · 06-25-2018, 04:20 PM

Wow no launching from public property, no launching before 8am, no using wheels even on the beaches, no crossing of sidewalks, this is some anti-kayak shit!

wiredantz · 06-25-2018, 04:35 PM

Sent to: recreation@newportbeachca.gov

Hello,

I wanted to find out where I can get a map/ directory of all the place I can launch a kayak in New Port Harbor legally . I just got off the phone with the coast guard station because they will soon start enforcing a $500 fine for launching a kayak at the coast guard station beach (image attached) Kayakers have always enjoyed the freedom of been able to access the beach to launch our kayaks into the Pacific Ocean. Now we feel, that the city is discriminating against us and are going to take us to court for trying to use the beach to launch our kayaks.

Please let us know.... we have a community of over 5000 members that actively use the beaches in southern California.

Will post reply if I get one

Iceman · 06-25-2018, 04:43 PM

Wow, that does suck!

Orca Winfrey · 06-25-2018, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPevin

probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots.

If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit.

This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

Money = Privilege

Amish Ed · 06-25-2018, 06:49 PM

This blows me away. I've had cops come talk to me before when launching on the peninsula, home owner complained I was breaking into cars. Based on everything posted there will be few if any spots for us to launch. I wonder, is a float tube considered a vessel? What about a paddleboard?

Stuck20 · 06-25-2018, 07:14 PM

Unbelievable. Newport was my (and I'm sure others') favorite fishery. Very disappointing.

Raskal311 · 06-25-2018, 10:55 PM

First they limit you then they'll take it away all tougher. This is so sad....

Zed · 06-25-2018, 11:10 PM

Remember dropping your kayak on a beach and paddling out? Doesnt seem that long ago.

06-25-2018, 08:41 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Interesting... I wonder what rule they are trying to enforce now... And now they are prohibiting us from using the beach. I found this : http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/New...720.html#17.20 __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-25-2018, 09:08 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	That is very odd as they are set up to store and launch outriggers. Sure it is not referring to the parking lot hours. __________________

06-25-2018, 03:08 PM	#9
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	What the Hell kinda BS is this?! Where are kayakers supposed to launch from now? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-25-2018, 03:16 PM	#10
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I visited the city website... and I couldn't find ONE SINGLE EMAIL ADDRESS... I wanted to have written proof of where the City has allowed Kayak to launch their kayaks.... __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-25-2018, 04:20 PM	#13
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06-25-2018, 08:20 AM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	NPH Coast Gaurd Launch Fines! My buddy just text me that Sheriffs will now enforce no Kayak launch zone at the CG station with a $500 fine. That totally sucks as for me it was the easiest launch area with wash down lol. He also said the beach launch at the end of the same street may not be legal now also. Can others chime in on what you've heard? Other launch sites? Id rather not drive to other side of Balboa if possible. This sucks.

06-25-2018, 08:56 AM	#3
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Neil Patrick Harris has his own coast guard station? That's bad-ass!!!

06-25-2018, 11:10 AM	#6
DPevin Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dana Point Posts: 96	Might have to give them a call and get it straight from the horses mouth. Like what was already said, maybe they are just going to crack down and enforce the no parking before 6AM thing.

06-25-2018, 02:15 PM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	$500.00 for parking ticket? I don't think so. This is not the first time that residents tried to get rid of anglers in Newport Beach. They just don't want people like us bring their property value down by going there.

06-25-2018, 02:46 PM	#8
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	So I did call the Newport Sheriff office and they said yes that it is no longer allowed and there are new signs posted. However they said their waiting on city enforcement agency to give green light as to when to start handing out citations. So good luck if you decide to take a chance and park there. I was directed to visit the Newport Municipal website to find legal locations.

06-25-2018, 03:47 PM	#11
DPevin Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dana Point Posts: 96	probably all the fucking snooty outrigger rowing club types complaining about us taking up their parking spots. If they are no longer allowing kayaks to launch from the coast guard station but continue to allow the outrigger stuff that is gonna be some bullshit. This is still a little unclear. Is parking no longer allowed, or is it launching a kayak all together. If its just that you can't park there, maybe we can just park on the street and still launch.

06-25-2018, 04:35 PM	#14
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Sent an email to the city of Newport Sent to: recreation@newportbeachca.gov Hello, I wanted to find out where I can get a map/ directory of all the place I can launch a kayak in New Port Harbor legally . I just got off the phone with the coast guard station because they will soon start enforcing a $500 fine for launching a kayak at the coast guard station beach (image attached) Kayakers have always enjoyed the freedom of been able to access the beach to launch our kayaks into the Pacific Ocean. Now we feel, that the city is discriminating against us and are going to take us to court for trying to use the beach to launch our kayaks. Please let us know.... we have a community of over 5000 members that actively use the beaches in southern California. Will post reply if I get one __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-25-2018, 04:43 PM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Wow, that does suck! __________________

06-25-2018, 06:49 PM	#17
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	This blows me away. I've had cops come talk to me before when launching on the peninsula, home owner complained I was breaking into cars. Based on everything posted there will be few if any spots for us to launch. I wonder, is a float tube considered a vessel? What about a paddleboard? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-25-2018, 07:14 PM	#18
Stuck20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 100	Unbelievable. Newport was my (and I'm sure others') favorite fishery. Very disappointing.

06-25-2018, 10:55 PM	#19
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	First they limit you then they'll take it away all tougher. This is so sad.... __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

06-25-2018, 11:10 PM	#20
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Remember dropping your kayak on a beach and paddling out? Doesnt seem that long ago. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.