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Dingokevin · 07-18-2016, 09:47 AM

Was coming in to mission bay jetty maybe 50yrds out and had 10+ jet skis maybe 5ft from the bow and stern. Just held on for the ride in the washing machine. Was fishing Fiesta island had a ski boat buz by 15yrds away I was 10yrs from shore and his skier comes buy and turns to send his wake over my head.

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fishingfool · 07-18-2016, 10:32 AM

I'm a boater, but did have a kayak at one time but got too heavy. I have always showed courtesy to others. Always slowed down when around others when close by or give them a wide space between them. I always stop for people in need of help. Helped a boat that was sinking on a lake, helped a small sail to get upright, to towing a boat over 5 miles to his port that I was not going to. I use to help teach safe boating classes

. If a boat causes you to capsize or have damage they are responsible for any damage and are required to stop and render assistance. So in finishing if I see anyone in trouble I will stop and assist. The only thing I expect is a Thank You. I have never accepted anything else in return. Just hope they learn to respect others and help anybody in trouble.

RedSledTeam · 07-18-2016, 12:10 PM

To get their undivided attention, I use this... 5 Blasts in rapid succession!

If that doesn't work, I then use this...

signal mirror.jpg The point is you gotta let 'em know you are there.

igotpron · 07-18-2016, 02:25 PM

It's crossed my mind to keep a paintball gun and a bangstick on my kayak as a last resort. Never done it, probably never will, but the thought has crossed my mind more then once.

Silbaugh4liberty · 07-18-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by igotpron

It's crossed my mind to keep a paintball gun and a bangstick on my kayak as a last resort. Never done it, probably never will, but the thought has crossed my mind more then once.

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HobieOneCanoebe · 07-18-2016, 09:06 PM

try using an air horn to get some attention or better yet bring your flares with you, if a boat is going to hit you and possibly kill you I'd say you have a good argument to use a flare to get his attention. If you don't want to deal with it though just do what I do, stop paddling when you see a boat coming. Just sit and let them blow full speed 30 ft in front of you, then turn around and find a new fishing spot cause that one is gone. They do not care, %99 can see you perfectly fine just think they're better.

HobieOneCanoebe · 07-18-2016, 09:07 PM

Ha whoops just saw the comment above thats similar to mine

07-18-2016, 10:32 AM	#2
fishingfool Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestline Posts: 37	Power Boats I'm a boater, but did have a kayak at one time but got too heavy. I have always showed courtesy to others. Always slowed down when around others when close by or give them a wide space between them. I always stop for people in need of help. Helped a boat that was sinking on a lake, helped a small sail to get upright, to towing a boat over 5 miles to his port that I was not going to. I use to help teach safe boating classes. If a boat causes you to capsize or have damage they are responsible for any damage and are required to stop and render assistance. So in finishing if I see anyone in trouble I will stop and assist. The only thing I expect is a Thank You. I have never accepted anything else in return. Just hope they learn to respect others and help anybody in trouble.

07-18-2016, 09:06 PM	#6
HobieOneCanoebe Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Encinitas Posts: 200	AIR HORN try using an air horn to get some attention or better yet bring your flares with you, if a boat is going to hit you and possibly kill you I'd say you have a good argument to use a flare to get his attention. If you don't want to deal with it though just do what I do, stop paddling when you see a boat coming. Just sit and let them blow full speed 30 ft in front of you, then turn around and find a new fishing spot cause that one is gone. They do not care, %99 can see you perfectly fine just think they're better.

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07-18-2016, 09:47 AM	#1
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Was coming in to mission bay jetty maybe 50yrds out and had 10+ jet skis maybe 5ft from the bow and stern. Just held on for the ride in the washing machine. Was fishing Fiesta island had a ski boat buz by 15yrds away I was 10yrs from shore and his skier comes buy and turns to send his wake over my head. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

07-18-2016, 12:10 PM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	To get their undivided attention, I use this... 5 Blasts in rapid succession! If that doesn't work, I then use this... signal mirror.jpg The point is you gotta let 'em know you are there.

07-18-2016, 02:25 PM	#4
igotpron Xcoastie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westminster Posts: 285	It's crossed my mind to keep a paintball gun and a bangstick on my kayak as a last resort. Never done it, probably never will, but the thought has crossed my mind more then once.

07-18-2016, 09:07 PM	#7
HobieOneCanoebe Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Encinitas Posts: 200	Ha whoops just saw the comment above thats similar to mine