Redondo Info... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Polychrest · 12-02-2021, 08:00 AM

I want one of these.

https://thedockdoctors.com/commercial-kayak-launch-dock

hiramehunter · 12-02-2021, 02:50 PM

I frequent the hand launch and I appreciate that they are open to getting some feedback.
I don't mind the location at all. There's ample parking and it's not that too far to roll the kayak to the hand launch area.
It would be nice to have an area big enough for cars to drop off the yaks and then go park. The area near the porta potty is too small but I do use it from time to time.
I definitely would hate to traverse any sand to enter the water. It just sucks to drag a loaded kayak across sand to the water. Plus gets everything sandy.
The hand launch could be bigger but it's fine. Could it be nicer, yes. It could be bigger but I appreciate that it's even there.
A nicer bathroom would be great. my 2 cents

SoCalEDC · 12-04-2021, 07:25 AM

Yes, a sandy beach launch is precisely what I had in mind, much preferred to launching from a dock or ramp IN MY OPINION. For those anglers who don’t like the sand launch I totally understand, in which case utilize the projected boat ramp.

GregAndrew · 12-04-2021, 07:50 PM

Concrete boat ramp is a no vote from me. For ease of getting to the water and cleaning after, I prefer the dock. The one at Redondo would benefit from being constructed to be more durable. The current location is pretty darn good for getting outside the harbor. Although something similar by the hoist would probably not require winter removal. The biggest challenge right now though is the volume of traffic on the road and the dock created by the rental companies and their customers. Restrooms would be nice, but not in the current location. That hidden area would just invite damage and improper use.

12-04-2021, 07:25 AM	#3
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 608	Yes, a sandy beach launch is precisely what I had in mind, much preferred to launching from a dock or ramp IN MY OPINION. For those anglers who don’t like the sand launch I totally understand, in which case utilize the projected boat ramp. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

12-02-2021, 08:00 AM	#1
Polychrest Junior Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 26	I want one of these. https://thedockdoctors.com/commercial-kayak-launch-dock

12-02-2021, 02:50 PM	#2
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	I frequent the hand launch and I appreciate that they are open to getting some feedback. I don't mind the location at all. There's ample parking and it's not that too far to roll the kayak to the hand launch area. It would be nice to have an area big enough for cars to drop off the yaks and then go park. The area near the porta potty is too small but I do use it from time to time. I definitely would hate to traverse any sand to enter the water. It just sucks to drag a loaded kayak across sand to the water. Plus gets everything sandy. The hand launch could be bigger but it's fine. Could it be nicer, yes. It could be bigger but I appreciate that it's even there. A nicer bathroom would be great. my 2 cents

12-04-2021, 07:50 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Concrete boat ramp is a no vote from me. For ease of getting to the water and cleaning after, I prefer the dock. The one at Redondo would benefit from being constructed to be more durable. The current location is pretty darn good for getting outside the harbor. Although something similar by the hoist would probably not require winter removal. The biggest challenge right now though is the volume of traffic on the road and the dock created by the rental companies and their customers. Restrooms would be nice, but not in the current location. That hidden area would just invite damage and improper use.