Landing and launching a hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 03-25-2017, 07:16 AM

I used to only launch and land with a paddle in my Revo 13 for the first year or so, rudder and mirage drive pulled. Now I tend to launch with the drive and rudder down. As mentioned the mirage drive produces a lot force and speed and I find it easy to burst through the surf zone.

When landing, I still prefer the paddle as my Revo 13 is decently narrow enough and not too bad to paddle and brace, but the mirage drive method can work very well... just use caution near the shallows

Best bet, take the kayak out without any gear and have fun in the surf for an hour or so. Wear your pfd! You'll learn more in that one trip then 10 trips combined.

Regardless of your method, be sure to leash your gear in preparation of rolling.

03-25-2017, 07:16 AM	#7
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Personal Preference I used to only launch and land with a paddle in my Revo 13 for the first year or so, rudder and mirage drive pulled. Now I tend to launch with the drive and rudder down. As mentioned the mirage drive produces a lot force and speed and I find it easy to burst through the surf zone. When landing, I still prefer the paddle as my Revo 13 is decently narrow enough and not too bad to paddle and brace, but the mirage drive method can work very well... just use caution near the shallows Best bet, take the kayak out without any gear and have fun in the surf for an hour or so. Wear your pfd! You'll learn more in that one trip then 10 trips combined. Regardless of your method, be sure to leash your gear in preparation of rolling.