Redondo Fishing Report and a rescue

[daperrin]

Thanks for helping out. Its good to know there are folks out there to help if I ever need it. On the other hand this guy was asking for trouble. No life jacket on Out in choppy water alone Not able to quickly right his craft Thanks for sharing this info. Every time I hear something like this it reminds me to always wear my life vest and strap everything down. You never know when something unexpected my happen. Be prepared and don't become complacent. Which reminds me, its been several years since I have tried to flip my kayak and get back on board quickly. And I dont think I have tried with this Outback I have now. Next time I go out I will take some time and do a quick practice session.

[Simmonsdlwa]

I wear my life jacket all the time now, not because I can’t swim or quickly flip and climb back aboard but because I purposely bought a bright yellow jacket. I don’t trust all the new COVID boat owners out there to be paying attention and am doing the best I can to be seen. If its rolling, often you’re the only thing sticking out above the trough.

[hiramehunter]

BTW, I always wear my PFD but I get it if you don't.
It's such a habit for me now that i feel naked without it.
It also has other advantages like keeping me warmer in the early morning. More pockets to store things. Especially my phone.
It also gives me some safety if I were to lose consciousness somehow.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Kudos to you for being a good rescue assistant. Some guys take all the floats and the white plastic front bucket liner out of their PA's because they want the storage space - LOL. Without the bucket liner in the front hatch, the PA floods super fast when flipped. The floats keep the kayak from sinking if the hull gets fully flooded. Glad the guy is ok.

[Polychrest]

hiramehunter, thanks for helping. My wife was the one that flagged you down. The guy said he was standing because he saw it in the Hobie brochure... unreal

[hiramehunter]

Originally Posted by Polychrest

hiramehunter, thanks for helping. My wife was the one that flagged you down. The guy said he was standing because he saw it in the Hobie brochure... unreal

Oh man!!! SMH!!!
Glad you spotted him though. He owes you a nice dinner!!!
Hit me up if you ever want to go with someone.

[TJones]

Originally Posted by daperrin

Thanks for helping out. Its good to know there are folks out there to help if I ever need it. On the other hand this guy was asking for trouble. No life jacket on Out in choppy water alone Not able to quickly right his craft Thanks for sharing this info. Every time I hear something like this it reminds me to always wear my life vest and strap everything down. You never know when something unexpected my happen. Be prepared and don't become complacent. Which reminds me, its been several years since I have tried to flip my kayak and get back on board quickly. And I dont think I have tried with this Outback I have now. Next time I go out I will take some time and do a quick practice session.

Good yearly practice.
On a last note, always carry a pump. One of the professional guides I used in the past always asked me "where is your pump?". A sponge ain't gonna cut it either. I was out with him and one of his clients one day and a crack near the mirage drive on the clients PA was allowing water to seep in. Within an hour the hull had many gallons inside and the boat became very unstable and started leaning. Fortunately for him the guide had a pump, but his day ended early. I always have a practice of opening the center hatch and inspecting for leaks initially or early in the trip, and then again about an hour later. Be safe out there.