Safety Gear Is Like AMEX..Don't Leave Home without ALL OF IT! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 10-01-2010, 02:27 AM

Sounds like you're a little bruised but OK nonetheless. When I bought my kayak the first thing my buddy and I practiced was tipping and boarding the kayak(s) and it wasn't in knee deep water. I can assure you that I know how hard it is to get back on that thing. We did the tip and board thing three times each, when I got home I was drained. I couldn't believe how much energy it took just to get back on.

Anyway, hope you're OK!!!

Gino · 10-01-2010, 02:47 AM

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I got married about 3 weeks ago.

Didnt get a full sentence in and i saw your first mistake

Glad you and your Lady are alright. you musta got hurt pretty bad. hopefully its just some swelling. Its alwasy pretty important to get to know your kayak before you even take it out into open ocean. You guys were just in the bay. If the kayak the right fit for her? I know Tarpons have alot fo side to side give, but a strong secondary stability, So you cant lean over to much.

Glad it all went ok.

bigbarrels · 10-01-2010, 07:02 AM

glad you're only bruised up and your wife is ok as well! Being prepared is crucial on the water and some of us learn this from our experiences OTW and hopefully others will learn from this by reading your post. Thanks

WahooUSMA · 10-01-2010, 07:13 AM

I had a Tarpon 160i once and the first time I went out in it, I was upside down. I still think Premo and Kent tipped me over, but that's a whole other story.

The daughters boyfriend was using my Revo and I had the Tarpon as an extra yak. He had never been on a kayak before and I had never used the Tarpon. I made sure he had everything leashed, PDF, etc. I was going to be 'OK' since I thought I was an experienced kayaker. LMAO because the kid got hooked up with a nice T and fought it for what seemed to be too long. Anyway, we all caught up to him, Premo, Kent and I and the next thing I know is that someones line (mine) got wrapped around my rudder as the kid was bringing the T to the side of the Revo. Not to mention seeing the boy get tail slapped by the T in the process. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

Long story short - as we are unhooking the T and the wrapped fly-line line from around my rudder, I looked over my shoulder to see what was going on and the next thing you know, I was upside down with the Thresher. Its amazing how quickly my fat ass righted that yak and got back in. I lost a nice Avet and Seeker combo, pliers, and some other small stuff. Did manage to keep one rod and reel since that was the one that was wrapped around the rudder.

Jzo · 10-01-2010, 07:56 AM

Thx for sharing, learned a lot, great that you've made out ok.

JoeBeck · 10-01-2010, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the write up. These stories are important to share especially for those who are just getting into the sport browsing the web for info. Always wear your PFD should be the lesson learned here, you can always buy new gear but not your life back. Even in the bay where it is calm you have inexperienced boaters to worry about. I can not tell you how many close calls I have had with sail boats almost hitting me and 1 which did kayaking the big bay. Lot less scary when your in the water floating vs not.

Also a hand-held bilge pump has saved myself on an occasion where I forgot to put my drain-plug back in and my wife another time out at Catalina when here kayak got a hole in it. If you don't have one you should get one, they are cheap. Doesn't hurt to carry an extra paddle as well, you are not the 1st to lose your paddle on the water.

Glad you two are safe and congrats on the marriage!!!

GBF · 10-01-2010, 08:33 AM

Dr. Says deep tissue brusing and a little whip lash................Vicoden sucks so traded it in for 800mg Moltin. It might work for someone else but it made me dizzy and did nothing for the pain. Can't get the arm over the head though and the Dr says it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Thanks guys. I've gotten good reminders on this sight for a numner of years. Hope my experence helps.

GBF

tagyak · 10-01-2010, 08:51 AM

thanks for the story. i guess the lesson learned is even when you feel confident in your own skills, you should always remain cautious and prepare for the worst case scenario.
glad to hear that you and your wife are safe.
you should also try some pain relief patches, like Salonpas. it really gets into the muscle for relief.

10-01-2010, 07:13 AM	#4
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	I had a Tarpon 160i once and the first time I went out in it, I was upside down. I still think Premo and Kent tipped me over, but that's a whole other story. The daughters boyfriend was using my Revo and I had the Tarpon as an extra yak. He had never been on a kayak before and I had never used the Tarpon. I made sure he had everything leashed, PDF, etc. I was going to be 'OK' since I thought I was an experienced kayaker. LMAO because the kid got hooked up with a nice T and fought it for what seemed to be too long. Anyway, we all caught up to him, Premo, Kent and I and the next thing I know is that someones line (mine) got wrapped around my rudder as the kid was bringing the T to the side of the Revo. Not to mention seeing the boy get tail slapped by the T in the process. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Long story short - as we are unhooking the T and the wrapped fly-line line from around my rudder, I looked over my shoulder to see what was going on and the next thing you know, I was upside down with the Thresher. Its amazing how quickly my fat ass righted that yak and got back in. I lost a nice Avet and Seeker combo, pliers, and some other small stuff. Did manage to keep one rod and reel since that was the one that was wrapped around the rudder. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

10-01-2010, 08:32 AM	#6
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Thanks for the write up. These stories are important to share especially for those who are just getting into the sport browsing the web for info. Always wear your PFD should be the lesson learned here, you can always buy new gear but not your life back. Even in the bay where it is calm you have inexperienced boaters to worry about. I can not tell you how many close calls I have had with sail boats almost hitting me and 1 which did kayaking the big bay. Lot less scary when your in the water floating vs not. Also a hand-held bilge pump has saved myself on an occasion where I forgot to put my drain-plug back in and my wife another time out at Catalina when here kayak got a hole in it. If you don't have one you should get one, they are cheap. Doesn't hurt to carry an extra paddle as well, you are not the 1st to lose your paddle on the water. Glad you two are safe and congrats on the marriage!!! Last edited by JoeBeck; 10-01-2010 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Typo's alot of them

10-01-2010, 08:33 AM	#7
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Dr. Says deep tissue brusing and a little whip lash................Vicoden sucks so traded it in for 800mg Moltin. It might work for someone else but it made me dizzy and did nothing for the pain. Can't get the arm over the head though and the Dr says it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Thanks guys. I've gotten good reminders on this sight for a numner of years. Hope my experence helps. GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

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10-01-2010, 02:27 AM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Sounds like you're a little bruised but OK nonetheless. When I bought my kayak the first thing my buddy and I practiced was tipping and boarding the kayak(s) and it wasn't in knee deep water. I can assure you that I know how hard it is to get back on that thing. We did the tip and board thing three times each, when I got home I was drained. I couldn't believe how much energy it took just to get back on. Anyway, hope you're OK!!!

10-01-2010, 07:02 AM	#3
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	glad you're only bruised up and your wife is ok as well! Being prepared is crucial on the water and some of us learn this from our experiences OTW and hopefully others will learn from this by reading your post. Thanks

10-01-2010, 07:56 AM	#5
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Thx for sharing, learned a lot, great that you've made out ok.

10-01-2010, 08:51 AM	#8
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	thanks for the story. i guess the lesson learned is even when you feel confident in your own skills, you should always remain cautious and prepare for the worst case scenario. glad to hear that you and your wife are safe. you should also try some pain relief patches, like Salonpas. it really gets into the muscle for relief.