I got washed up twice launching. Rookie move. I was told by a couple that patience is the key, wait for the sets to roll through, have a lil patience.
... Though I was out there for 3 hrs, wet cold and miserable (hangover), I still have a nice brand spanking new yak. I will have better times! I did manage to lose a lil box of freakin irons and one of my scupper plugs, but i'm over it now..... DAMNIT!