kayak guidance

[hooked]

Originally Posted by steelhead

Any links to proper landing techniques in the surf?
I remember one showing a backpaddle technique as the waves broke by you as opposed to surfing in.

Here's one or two links with good info on technique for getting back on a SOT and launching/landing.

http://kayak4fish.com/press/SurfSkills.shtml
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?108
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?98
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?146

My technique is - plan on dumping but try not to

- make sure your gear is stowed and rods are leashed.
- time the sets for a lull
- follow a wave and paddle like hell
- if a wave catches you, try not to bury the bow and try to remain at a 45 degree angle by using your paddle on the beach side of the boat
- if you get tossed, keep the kayak between you and the shore and not the waves.

Raven, most kayaks that can support a motor are going to paddle like a bathtub. The Cobra Fish'n Dive is the one I've seen rigged up that way on the West Coast sites. It's got a 600# capacity.

[Raven]

the fish and dive thus far gets my vote....

i sweetwater fish in a johnboat but i wouldnt take that into the surf for any reason.... one good wave or power boat passing by leaving a wake...and your (swamped) flipped....so i'm looking for the saltwater alternative....

and that one gets my VOTE> worth the money !!!

it's either that or a tin boat...but the "IDEA" is to get out on the water effeciently without any hassels so the yak seems to be the answer.

[hooked]

http://www.martialartsacademy.org/qu...ctrickayak.htm

The link at the bottom doesn't work. His main homepage is...

http://www.martialartsacademy.org/quietmanfish.htm