Jetski tours through La Jolla kelp--shape of things to come - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

zenspearo · 04-18-2011, 10:11 AM

Howdy guys. Long time.

We got another issue confronting our joint use of NW la jolla. Peruse the map and the links and make up your own mind.

http://www.10news.com/news/27539273/detail.html

http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=122745

The spearos are none-too-happy...

My take: The map comes directly from Seaforth's website. We may need to work together again on this as spearos (and I'm sure kayakers) don't want to get clocked by some tourist hotdogging on jetskis. We are out there to enjoy the peace and safety of the NW kelp.

We are asking that they come up to Nautilus street and turn south toward Point Loma and give kayakers and spearos some room as we all will be crowded into that NW corner before too long. So far, no consideration given. Both of our communities involve in activities that are not easy to see from the deck of a 50mph jetski (4-strokes are nearly silent until they are on you). In the hands of tourist renters, we think it's a real problem.

old_rookie · 04-18-2011, 10:23 AM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=9718

dorado50 · 04-18-2011, 10:41 AM

This is old news but concerning... They have like 50 tours booked already!. They will run friday thru sunday, all day,every three hours. Is Costa Rica far enough away from this crap?

trob · 04-18-2011, 11:03 AM

?? people are allowed to drive whatever they want wherever they want. I dont see why you seem to think you have a say in that. Yea, it probably will be a little annoying, but i dont think theres anything you can do.... its not a kayak fishing preserve.

dorado50 · 04-18-2011, 11:24 AM

Relax partner! And thanks for setting me straight, I had always assumed it was a kayak fishing preserve...

Billy V · 04-18-2011, 11:42 AM

The Spearos will have to be diligent in filing a complaint for any vessel that comes too close to a Dive Flag. Keep your camera handy.
Those Seaforth Rental Boats are rented by unskilled dolts.

-So who is going to wake up early and string 150 Dive Flags across our area.

Does ballistics work on spear guns ?

ooops
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trob · 04-18-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

Relax partner! And thanks for setting me straight, I had always assumed it was a kayak fishing preserve...

im as relaxed as can be....

Regor · 04-19-2011, 07:04 AM

Jet skis can and have been rented for quite some time now up and down the Ca coast. From all the popular rental areas I have seen, and the use of those jet skis, touring LJ kelp, caves/coves, CP has never been the highlight of the rental. Going fast, jumping waves, and acting stupid is usually done within close proximity of the rental, especially since we're talking per hour rentals.

Jet ski tours - IMO, will be a whole nother story. You've got a guide, working for a company who has put their company on the line, paying workmans comp, and I'm sure they were required to put up a healthy insurance policy just incase. The tourist paying $300 for a guide-led tour is not your typical yahoo looking to go crazy on the water. I'm sure there is a point in the tour where the guide will let the rentals cut loose, but I would bet it's not in an area where any harm could come to those around, but also to their customers (see above - required insurance).

04-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#4
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	?? people are allowed to drive whatever they want wherever they want. I dont see why you seem to think you have a say in that. Yea, it probably will be a little annoying, but i dont think theres anything you can do.... its not a kayak fishing preserve. __________________

04-18-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The Spearos will have to be diligent in filing a complaint for any vessel that comes too close to a Dive Flag. Keep your camera handy. Those Seaforth Rental Boats are rented by unskilled dolts. -So who is going to wake up early and string 150 Dive Flags across our area. Does ballistics work on spear guns ? ooops -------------- __________________

04-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=9718

04-18-2011, 10:41 AM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	This is old news but concerning... They have like 50 tours booked already!. They will run friday thru sunday, all day,every three hours. Is Costa Rica far enough away from this crap?

04-18-2011, 11:24 AM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Relax partner! And thanks for setting me straight, I had always assumed it was a kayak fishing preserve...

04-19-2011, 07:04 AM	#8
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Jet skis can and have been rented for quite some time now up and down the Ca coast. From all the popular rental areas I have seen, and the use of those jet skis, touring LJ kelp, caves/coves, CP has never been the highlight of the rental. Going fast, jumping waves, and acting stupid is usually done within close proximity of the rental, especially since we're talking per hour rentals. Jet ski tours - IMO, will be a whole nother story. You've got a guide, working for a company who has put their company on the line, paying workmans comp, and I'm sure they were required to put up a healthy insurance policy just incase. The tourist paying $300 for a guide-led tour is not your typical yahoo looking to go crazy on the water. I'm sure there is a point in the tour where the guide will let the rentals cut loose, but I would bet it's not in an area where any harm could come to those around, but also to their customers (see above - required insurance).