Hey Rasta, Im heading out around 0530-0600 at the Shores tomorrow. I lost a ton of crap last year on my first return cause I didn't have my straps yet. Spend the money or rig up something cheap yourself and secure Everything. Even coming in on 18" surf you can roll sideways and dump. Anyhow, sorry bout your puking and good luck out there. I am still very green myself and have a lot to learn, but am super pumped about this season,