SA Trip and Fall Report: Pour out a reel 4 my dumped hobies

[sog]

you made me smile man
I love the way kayakers are happy to share their pain
Rest assured we all have those moments

[OldDood]

So that double ended stick thing is for paddling?

[snowymacco]

I feel for you mate, that looked frustrating, when I launched Sunday week ago there was a lot of shore dump, you just have to take your time, try not to take your eyes off the waves and pick your moment. Try not to get your yak between you and the waves, if you get broadsided you could really get hurt. I spent years surfing and lost a tooth getting hit in the face by my board. Hopefully your next trip will be soak free.

[Squidley]

By the way, did you get Lloyd Bridges' autograph.

looks like a good guardian angel to have on/in the water

[mingle]

I thought that geeza looked familiar!

@Squidley, you're a braver man than me - I would've turned tail as soon as I saw those conditions!

Still, I guess you learned a lesson or two!

Cheers,

Mike.

[Squidley]

Oh howdy Mingle. Seeing your work on your own boat was a big part in leading me to getting the sail parephenalia, and I had a taste of how good it can be yesterday. Just need to get the Scotty arms articulated just-so to clear the knees and the sail. Do you ever pack your own outriggers on board through waves, or do you tend to have sheltered spots handy most times?

[andybear]

Ye Gods!

Lucky to get out of that one unhurt!

Looks a lot like something I did a few years back. I guess I am not the one to be giving advice though. I normally hand crank the pedals from the kneeling position, 'cos I find I can get to them more quickly that way. So far, no body else has seen any merit in my method.

I admire your courage to go back out into the tempest, after being knocked over. Loved your entertaining video, especially the music.

Cheers andybear

[NoelMc]

Looked rather speccie. Hope not too much damage especially the mast & that expensive looking rod holder.
Loooks like lots of action but I'm staying warm riding the bike.

[Dodge]

A great video mate, and as others have said was helped by your choice of music.

[mingle]

Hi there,

If the shore-break is much more than 50cm, I usually wouldn't bother going out, as that would mean onshore
howling easterley winds, which are no fun.

Once I'm on the open ocean, bigger waves and swell isn't usually an issue - the outriggers make it very comfortable.

I've never launched through bug waves, but if I had to, I would probably leave the outriggers on, as the extra
stability would outweigh the potential danger of them getting mashed in a wipeout.

Mike.

Oh howdy Mingle. Seeing your work on your own boat was a big part in leading me to getting the sail parephenalia, and I had a taste of how good it can be yesterday. Just need to get the Scotty arms articulated just-so to clear the knees and the sail. Do you ever pack your own outriggers on board through waves, or do you tend to have sheltered spots handy most times?

[OldDood]

Hi there,

I've never launched through bug waves, but if I had to, I would probably leave the outriggers on, as the extra
stability would outweigh the potential danger of them getting mashed in a wipeout.

Mike.

Hi Mike,
If you launch through surf with the hobie outriggers on it does not improve your stability at all. In fact it makes it far more likely you are going to get them mangled and possibly yourself.
If you breach in the wave which often does happen, one outrigger will dig into the sand because of the angle your Yak is on.
Your outrigger will either break or get ripped out of the hull hopefully. If not your Yak will be catapulted through the air like a pole vaulter.
I have experienced this first hand from only a 1 metre wave, broke the centre bar of the outriggers and ripped out the well nuts as well as the Yak getting fairly airborne.
Like many of my past bright ideas- "It seemed like a good idea at the time"
Mark.
P.S. Don't let me put you off if your feeling lucky.

[Samboman]

That shores is quite nasty at times... I took 2 waves over the bow of my PA this morning heading out, could not believe how Much water got in my front hatch... Got out the only damage was a drowned phone in the hatch

Sambo

[StevenM]

Just watched it about 6 times - still laughing and wincing - Love the compilation - especially removing those beach stones before you launch into the waves so you don't scratch the new hull - if only you knew what was about to happen ! And what a way to end with those words summing it all up at the finale "F...ing shore break...yep sure broke"

Yep. Funny

[Ado]

Not much more I can say. Great sense of humour. Took it really wel. Though I avoid beach launches wherever possible, I do launch through the odd breaking wave. When I do, I concentrate of the following.

(1) Mirage drive out and tethered in cockpit. Mirage hole plug in.
(2) Rudder up.
(3) Everything stowed under or on deck. Rods not rigged, no trebles anywhere on deck.
(4) All rod holders inboard out of the way for the furious paddle to come.
(5) Paddle in hand, beside the yak at seat position.
(6) Yak angled slightly to the waves so I NEVER get caught on the beach side of it.
(7) Paddle in right hand, yak in left.
(8) Wait for a wave to pass, push off, jump in.
(9) Paddle and never stop. When you think it's OK to stop, paddle more.
(10) If a wave hits you in the chest don't stop, just paddle harder. Keep momentum.

[skorgard]

Not much more I can say. Great sense of humour. Took it really wel. Though I avoid beach launches wherever possible, I do launch through the odd breaking wave. When I do, I concentrate of the following.

(1) Mirage drive out and tethered in cockpit. Mirage hole plug in.
(2) Rudder up.
(3) Everything stowed under or on deck. Rods not rigged, no trebles anywhere on deck.
(4) All rod holders inboard out of the way for the furious paddle to come.
(5) Paddle in hand, beside the yak at seat position.
(6) Yak angled slightly to the waves so I NEVER get caught on the beach side of it.
(7) Paddle in right hand, yak in left.
(8) Wait for a wave to pass, push off, jump in.
(9) Paddle and never stop. When you think it's OK to stop, paddle more.
(10) If a wave hits you in the chest don't stop, just paddle harder. Keep momentum.

Thanks.What is the technique for getting back in?