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Until you get adept at handling the kayak you will be at the mercy of the surf. To reduce those unwanted swimming sessions you pick your days, then spend more than 5 minutes watching the surf to gauge the sets. Get a feeling of when the sets peak and time your launch during a lull. Screw around too much, and you'll find yourself in the peak of the surf half way through your launch...
Of course a faster kayak will get you through the danger zone that much quicker, but at the expense of stability - fast boats are skinny and tippy.
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