Respect the ocean and weather

[momo fish]

Thanks guys. Support really helps.

The thing I just can't imagine is how it's possible to flip a kayak in the conditions I was in without help from someone else. The swells and white caps seemed like it would be almost impossible. I watched the video posted of a pro angler flipping on other thread and I get back on in those conditions. But no way in what I was in.

I made a list of things to keep ON my vest including a radio, whistle and knife. Also will be strapping my mirage drive in just in case. Looking into a better way to pump water out if I'm in the water either manual pump or build in pump. Again with hill full of water there is NO way I could of stayed on the kayak and pump without flipping in a second.

Will be getting out soon but this time wiser, more prepared and with a greater respect for my surroundings.

[rhyak]

Glad your OK, thanks for sharing.

Ryan

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by momo fish

Thanks guys. Support really helps.

The thing I just can't see how it's possible is flipping a kayak back in the conditions I was in alone. The swells seemed like it would be almost impossible. I watched the video posted of a pro angler flipping on other thread and I get back on in those conditions. But no way in what I was in.

I made a list of things to keep ON my vest including a radio, whistle and knife. Also will be strapping my mirage drive in just in case. Looking into a better way to pump water out if I'm in the water either manual pump or build in pump. Again with hill full of water there is NO way I could of stayed on the kayak and pump without flipping in a second.

Will be getting out soon but this time wiser, more prepared and with a greater respect for my surroundings.

list of things I keep in/on my vest:
diving knife
Rescue whistle
Signal mirror
vhf
Extra hooks/line/sinkers

I know it sounds like over kill for fishing inshore but I've considered the situation where all equipment is lost except for what is on/in your pfd.

Also it a good idea to make sure your hand pump either floats or has a foam float attached and fixed somewhere on the exterior of your kayak. If your kayak is flipped, half full of water and you are struggling to right it, a pump that is mounted inside your yak won't be of much use.

[blitzburgh]

DOOD. Thanks for sharing. Glad you made it.

[chxh8me]

Glad you made it out safe.
I was all packed up Sat night and ready to hit Malibu Sun morning, but didnt check the forecast until after I had everything loaded up. Looked like it was gonna be windy, so I figured I'd recheck the conditions in the AM to make my final decision. Was definitely a no go. Sucks cuz I was looking forward to getting out all week, but fishing alone with any chance of wind predicted is not on my list of favorite things to do.
Good thing you had your buddy with you.

[WildernessWanker]

Originally Posted by momo fish

Looking into a better way to pump water out if I'm in the water either manual pump or build in pump. Again with hill full of water there is NO way I could of stayed on the kayak and pump without flipping in a second.

I was thinking about a bilge pump too with all the flipping incidents taking place lately. A manual pump is great but I like the idea of an internal bilge pump, which I know a couple people have done. I think it's hard enough just sitting on a yak half-full of water without having to worry about pumping water out. Plus I know some of the pumps are set to activate in the presence of water so if you're taking water on and aren't even aware the pump kicks on and will do its thing. Can any of you with bilge pumps setup give some insightful info, I know there's not one right way to install one. Is it on it's own battery, how is it secured to the hull, capacity,...etc? I apologize in advance for not running a search for bilge pumps before posting this.