Redondo Fishing Report and a rescue - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 07-21-2020, 02:17 PM

If flipped over, it will seep water in mostly from the bow hatch, it is not designed to be submerged for more than a surf launching. Lucky for him you were there to assist. Good man.

SoCalEDC · 07-22-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

If flipped over, it will seep water in mostly from the bow hatch, it is not designed to be submerged for more than a surf launching. Lucky for him you were there to assist. Good man.

This. The hatch is sealed from spray and splash but not from pressurized water (being submerged). if you roll your yak and any of the compartments are submerged expect them to be inlets for water regardless of the gasket and sealing method.

Any pics of the big red that ate your mack?

jbl_91762 · 07-22-2020, 02:29 PM

First off Kudos to you for going to help. Yeah Hobie makes terrible kayaks lmfao. Sorry but that guy was lucky to have good people on kayaks help him out or he would have possibly died. Come on NO PFD? Shit I have one on board, do I always wear it no, but if the weather is a little rough its being worn. He was probably told that the PA is stable enough to stand on, well yes it is and so is my Outback but not in shit water! Sounds like he learned his lesson so be on the look out on craigslist for a one time used PA for sale. This guy is probably gonna give it away. And one more thing, please practice getting on board at least ONCE! Do it close to launch, wear your PFD and preferred have a buddy watch as you try. To some it will be easy and to others not so much which is why the practice...Weather is warm, water is warm get wet already! Ok enough venting.

daperrin · 07-22-2020, 08:10 PM

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 · 07-22-2020, 09:23 PM

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 · 07-23-2020, 08:36 AM

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 · 07-23-2020, 09:45 AM

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.

TJones · 07-27-2020, 05:08 PM

Quote:

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.

07-21-2020, 02:17 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	If flipped over, it will seep water in mostly from the bow hatch, it is not designed to be submerged for more than a surf launching. Lucky for him you were there to assist. Good man. __________________

07-22-2020, 08:10 PM	#4
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 228	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. __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

07-22-2020, 02:29 PM	#3
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	First off Kudos to you for going to help. Yeah Hobie makes terrible kayaks lmfao. Sorry but that guy was lucky to have good people on kayaks help him out or he would have possibly died. Come on NO PFD? Shit I have one on board, do I always wear it no, but if the weather is a little rough its being worn. He was probably told that the PA is stable enough to stand on, well yes it is and so is my Outback but not in shit water! Sounds like he learned his lesson so be on the look out on craigslist for a one time used PA for sale. This guy is probably gonna give it away. And one more thing, please practice getting on board at least ONCE! Do it close to launch, wear your PFD and preferred have a buddy watch as you try. To some it will be easy and to others not so much which is why the practice...Weather is warm, water is warm get wet already! Ok enough venting.

07-22-2020, 09:23 PM	#5
Simmonsdlwa Junior Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 6	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.

07-23-2020, 08:36 AM	#6
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	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.

07-23-2020, 09:45 AM	#7
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,874	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.