Surf landing question

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_9C1

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

I paddle a 13 foot two person kayak (I think it was bought at Costco years ago). I sit in the back for better control.
I have never tried to land in the surf and happened to start thinking about it when I landed in Newport by the Coast Guard station and there was little ankle slappers on the beach. I lost my land legs and when I get out of the kayak stumble miserably for a few seconds and then grabbed for my kayak. It is already turned sideways parallel to the waves and washing back and forth as the waves lap up. I couldn't even imagine trying to do this in 2 or 3 foot waves.

I am an engineer so I started thinking of what would simplify the process. Something to keep the kayak straight so it doesn't tip over and in one place while I get my land legs was first on my mind.

I will definitely need to just go to the beach and practice in order to get the confidence to take my yak full of gear out.


Thanks for all the suggestions.

you sound like me, I had both my knees replaced in the last couple of years and it takes me awhile to get my feet under me. I have the same problem at the coast guard beach but it is getting better. It's what keeps me away from La Jolla

[taggermike]

Surf launching and landing is like most other skills; time n practice equal skill. Spend some time in the surf with no Fishing gear getting the feel for what your yak will do. Practice the bracing in Jim Sammons video. Crashing or wiping out isn't the end of the world so go for it. Mike

[FullFlavorPike]

When it's warm and you're not wearing waders, you CAN jump off your boat, hold the aftmost handle, and use your body as a kind of sea anchor. Boat will track straight and pull you through the surf zone pretty quickly.

[TJones]

especially a rope could easily entangle you. high probability around your neck. bad idea. secure everything . stow everything.