La Jolla Sunday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bad brady · 06-15-2013, 12:51 PM

I hear the beach landings are harder. Any advice there?

makobob · 06-15-2013, 01:32 PM

50 years ago my little brother built us a couple paddle boards to fish from. He put a handle on the stern. Time to come in we would slide to backend of board and hold on, never had a problem, can't see why it won't work with kayak. You get wet but would be safe.

salty pirate · 06-15-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bad brady

I hear the beach landings are harder. Any advice there?

don't turn sideways to the wave's. tie your chit down! don't forget the shade's on you head

a bit of practice in the surf with no gear is a good way find out what works.

lj is a fairly well protected cove, its rare for the surf to be over 2ft.

Irishman · 06-15-2013, 06:52 PM

I am planning my first go out tomorrow at LJ also. Will be there as early as 5:30 or so. Would be cool to paddle out with someone else also.

kaya_one · 06-15-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bad brady

I hear the beach landings are harder. Any advice there?

Brady,
As for landing, wait outside the breaking waves and try to get some timing on when they are coming in. Patience is key and just wait and time them out. Small waves Sunday so may not be much to wait for. Don't ride a wave in as it will most likely push you sideways and roll you - rather paddle in between the waves as they roll in. Best to put all rods down and not in the rocket launchers.
Enjoy the day!

bad brady · 06-15-2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks kaya. See you there Irish. Tight lines.

Cbad Mike · 06-15-2013, 08:31 PM

I will probably be there pretty early. Green Malibu. Don't worry about or lose any sleep about the launch or landing tomorrow, It should be real easy. On channel 68 as always.

Irishman · 06-15-2013, 09:14 PM

Just finished loading up and wife and daughter stoke me out with early Father's Day gift...handheld VHF, stoked!!!
Will see you guys in the morning, driving black frontier with white xfactor on top

wbrewski · 06-16-2013, 07:34 AM

I never had a problem going out , but I have rolled 3 out of 4 times comming back in. watch the waves that sneek up on you back.

GregAndrew · 06-16-2013, 02:20 PM

Here is a stab at kayak landing in the surf.
1)As you approach the surf zone watch where the largest wave break.
That will set the starting point of your attack.
2) Watch how the sets work. A good rule of thumb is to watch the beach for the time when the water rolls as far up as it will. That will usually be within a wave or two of the end of the set. Although multiple swells can really mix things up.
3)Watch what is happening behind you more than you watch in front. Pick a spot to land that is clear so you can focus on what is important.
4) Back paddling is an important aspect of good landing technique. You can punch through backwards just like forward (for those instances where a wave is going to catch you).
5)If a wave, that you cannot back paddle through, is going to catch you then paddle forward at a slight angle to the wave. One of two things will happen (or both): You will start to ride the wave, and/or it will turn you sideways. If you start to ride the wave, then by all means, let out a YEEHAW! If you turn sideways, then lean into the wave bracing yourself with your paddle extended deep into the wave. (when loaded down, I prefer to come in sideways when a wave catches me from behind).
The 2 crucial elements when a breaking wave is going to catch you are that you need forward momentum when it catches you, and you must commit to the lean fully. With no momentum, the wave will draw you to the peak and dump you down, or just break right on top of you. Without a definite lean, you will tip over towards the beach.

This is my experience, although I have only used an OK Trident 15 paddle kayak for my learning curve.

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wbrewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 334	comming back in I never had a problem going out , but I have rolled 3 out of 4 times comming back in. watch the waves that sneek up on you back. __________________ you hookum and I'll fry yum

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06-15-2013, 12:51 PM	#1
bad brady Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 118	I hear the beach landings are harder. Any advice there?

06-15-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	I am planning my first go out tomorrow at LJ also. Will be there as early as 5:30 or so. Would be cool to paddle out with someone else also.

06-15-2013, 08:12 PM	#6
bad brady Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 118	Thanks kaya. See you there Irish. Tight lines.

06-15-2013, 08:31 PM	#7
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I will probably be there pretty early. Green Malibu. Don't worry about or lose any sleep about the launch or landing tomorrow, It should be real easy. On channel 68 as always.

06-15-2013, 09:14 PM	#8
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Just finished loading up and wife and daughter stoke me out with early Father's Day gift...handheld VHF, stoked!!! Will see you guys in the morning, driving black frontier with white xfactor on top

06-16-2013, 02:20 PM	#10
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Here is a stab at kayak landing in the surf. 1)As you approach the surf zone watch where the largest wave break. That will set the starting point of your attack. 2) Watch how the sets work. A good rule of thumb is to watch the beach for the time when the water rolls as far up as it will. That will usually be within a wave or two of the end of the set. Although multiple swells can really mix things up. 3)Watch what is happening behind you more than you watch in front. Pick a spot to land that is clear so you can focus on what is important. 4) Back paddling is an important aspect of good landing technique. You can punch through backwards just like forward (for those instances where a wave is going to catch you). 5)If a wave, that you cannot back paddle through, is going to catch you then paddle forward at a slight angle to the wave. One of two things will happen (or both): You will start to ride the wave, and/or it will turn you sideways. If you start to ride the wave, then by all means, let out a YEEHAW! If you turn sideways, then lean into the wave bracing yourself with your paddle extended deep into the wave. (when loaded down, I prefer to come in sideways when a wave catches me from behind). The 2 crucial elements when a breaking wave is going to catch you are that you need forward momentum when it catches you, and you must commit to the lean fully. With no momentum, the wave will draw you to the peak and dump you down, or just break right on top of you. Without a definite lean, you will tip over towards the beach. This is my experience, although I have only used an OK Trident 15 paddle kayak for my learning curve.