Kayak safety against boaters - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MITCHELL · 09-04-2018, 04:48 AM

Don't put your self in harm's way
A dumb deer doesnt live long.
Be a smart kayaker especially in the bay channel .

DanaPT · 09-04-2018, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

Don't put your self in harm's way
A dumb deer doesnt live long.
Be a smart kayaker especially in the bay channel .

X2. Out of the harbor especially is a kayakers job to be alert and move out of the way (well in advance ) of an approaching boat.

MITCHELL · 09-04-2018, 06:37 AM

If they see an object on the water in the direction they are heading will use it as a marker instead of watching a compass and only veering off at the end, and your thinking is this boat going to run me over. I have had it happen to many times

:the_fing er:

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-04-2018, 07:27 AM

I have a whistle I think this is louder:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019M5EZ4...v_ov_lig_dp_it

jorluivil · 09-04-2018, 07:41 AM

Always assume they don’t see you

MITCHELL · 09-04-2018, 07:42 AM

Around my neck will scarce the heck out of you too...
I blow it as im cutting my way out of the bite.....if needed
I did have a guy pull his trolling lines over the top of me, I cut both of them...as they touched my sail mast.

John M · 09-04-2018, 08:30 AM

Tonnage always wins even if you have the right of way.
Avoid collisions always.
Be seen and keep your head on a swivel.

JohnMckroidJr · 09-05-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

X2. Out of the harbor especially is a kayakers job to be alert and move out of the way (well in advance ) of an approaching boat.

NO, A kayaker is a vessel under oars, and power driven vessels are responsible to stay clear of us. That said, staying alert to do our best to be visible is extremely important. As loud as air horns are, they are still hard to hear if the wind is blowing the wrong way from a noisy power driven vessel that may also have their stereo blasting. A flare gun is an option to consider.

09-04-2018, 04:48 AM	#1
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	Most importantly.... Don't put your self in harm's way A dumb deer doesnt live long. Be a smart kayaker especially in the bay channel . __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 09-04-2018 at 05:40 AM.

09-04-2018, 06:37 AM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	I no for a fact that boat operators.... If they see an object on the water in the direction they are heading will use it as a marker instead of watching a compass and only veering off at the end, and your thinking is this boat going to run me over. I have had it happen to many times:the_fing er: __________________ Duke Mitchell

09-04-2018, 07:27 AM	#4
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	I have a whistle I think this is louder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019M5EZ4...v_ov_lig_dp_it __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

09-04-2018, 07:41 AM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Always assume they don’t see you __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

09-04-2018, 07:42 AM	#6
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	My dive whistle and hook razor blade..... Around my neck will scarce the heck out of you too... I blow it as im cutting my way out of the bite.....if needed I did have a guy pull his trolling lines over the top of me, I cut both of them...as they touched my sail mast. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 09-04-2018 at 07:48 AM.

09-04-2018, 08:30 AM	#7
John M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Escondido Posts: 89	The Rule of Tonnage Tonnage always wins even if you have the right of way. Avoid collisions always. Be seen and keep your head on a swivel.