LJ 5-30 odd day out

[Cbad Mike]

You might only average .4444 posts a year but you definitely write a nice one.
Thanks for the good read and I look forward to your next post in about a year and a half.

[TJones]

watching a mako dance in the air . my first thought , the yellows are gonna be jumping in the boat . . always glad to meet a good man that is willing to do the right thing and help his fellow kayaker . i am definitely gonna try coming in backwards at least one more time . my success rate is far greater . hopefully we will catch up on the water another time . Anthony .

[bolocop]

what's this mystical tale of coming in backwards on a kayak? Can someone explain in detail? I get you come in backwards, but what are the exact benefits, etc? Is this done with a Hobie with Mirage drives, or paddle only kayaks?

[Baja_Traveler]

I for one appreciate quality posts over quantity. Very good read.

[467echo]

When the mako jumped up, were there 2 other yakers nearby? I saw something jump out of the water but only caught a glimpse of it, and it had me puzzled most of the day. I was guessing a sea lion going crazy. If I was that close to it it would have caused at least a shart.

[CKallday71]

Not sure why but Makos always scare me more than Great Whites. They just have those helter skelter eyes and look like aquatic crack heads.

[h2ofishfo]

Makos are prehistoric for a reason and the crazy look they give you just adds to it . All you can do is just stare back !!!!!!!!!

[Dante]

Originally Posted by bolocop

what's this mystical tale of coming in backwards on a kayak? Can someone explain in detail? I get you come in backwards, but what are the exact benefits, etc? Is this done with a Hobie with Mirage drives, or paddle only kayaks?

This is done with the paddle only. The advantage is you don't ride the wave in which can flip the kayak. If a big wave come paddle into it then continue backward after it passes. Just keep the kayak straight on the way in.