My first Launch from LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 02-06-2011, 06:19 AM

Just about every beach in the county will have bigger waves than the launch on most days. If you want to practice launching and landing you can do it anywhere, as long as you stay out of designated swimming areas.

I would give Tourmaline, Mission Beach or OB a try but be careful, the surf at these beaches can often be way larger than what can be safely navigated in a kayak.

Bob

old_rookie · 02-06-2011, 07:34 AM

I'd stick with LJ and when the surf is larger than yesterday, you'll get your practice handling it. I made the mistake of launching from San Elijo in huge surf. Going out was ok, but a challenge, returning was a different story.

Jimmyz123 · 02-06-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

Just about every beach in the county will have bigger waves than the launch on most days. If you want to practice launching and landing you can do it anywhere, as long as you stay out of designated swimming areas.

I would give Tourmaline, Mission Beach or OB a try but be careful, the surf at these beaches can often be way larger than what can be safely navigated in a kayak.

Bob

Very good points. I think one day I'll make it a day with the family. We can all go down there and play in the water. Should be fun times.

ratdog · 02-06-2011, 11:42 AM

I was out yesterday morning also, no luck for me either. Definitely a beautiful morning.

Jimmyz123 · 02-06-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ratdog

I was out yesterday morning also, no luck for me either. Definitely a beautiful morning.

What time did you launch? I think I may have seen you.

dorado50 · 02-06-2011, 04:41 PM

Its (Pacific Ocean) sorta like the zoo, oh look a dolphin....look at that little sea lion...and the birds are beautiful too...

Matt · 02-06-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Its (Pacific Ocean) sorta like the zoo, oh look a dolphin....look at that little sea lion...and the birds are beautiful too...

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

02-06-2011, 06:19 AM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Just about every beach in the county will have bigger waves than the launch on most days. If you want to practice launching and landing you can do it anywhere, as long as you stay out of designated swimming areas. I would give Tourmaline, Mission Beach or OB a try but be careful, the surf at these beaches can often be way larger than what can be safely navigated in a kayak. Bob

02-06-2011, 07:34 AM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I'd stick with LJ and when the surf is larger than yesterday, you'll get your practice handling it. I made the mistake of launching from San Elijo in huge surf. Going out was ok, but a challenge, returning was a different story.

02-06-2011, 11:42 AM	#4
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I was out yesterday morning also, no luck for me either. Definitely a beautiful morning.

02-06-2011, 04:41 PM	#6
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Its (Pacific Ocean) sorta like the zoo, oh look a dolphin....look at that little sea lion...and the birds are beautiful too...