Topic: Kayak rescue last Saturday at Pillar Point (Read 2482 times)

August 23, 2016, 07:33:31 PM #15

I launched from muir and got seasick but trooped on. Not comfy. No coming back once you turn. My livewell wasn't functioning and I spent to much time trying to figure it out on the water. Landed and found some relief but the second or few minutes, after I relaunched, that I tried to fish, it came back. Was not hydrated and didn't get enough sleep plus I was beat from not having the right wheels for the sand. You cannot macho seasickness. Rest, hydration, dramamine, sounds like, if I must, but yet to experience the ocean again. Thanks for posting. I wonder if I carry TMS. Might untether all my gear but I did manage to flip it back over from "the leap over the top and grab the other side and drop backwards" technique, anchor and all, even kept the haii, adrenaline can do wonderful things, but staying in shape "ish" is a little insurance.

August 23, 2016, 08:25:17 PM #16

Great story, thanks for sharing. I always try to take less stuff every time I go. I'm sometimes guilty of TMS, but I keep it locked down in my crate and keep the deck clear.

As far as sea sickness goes I've also noticed that if I stare at my FF too much I'll get sick. I try to just quickly glance at it, and then take lots of time looking around and enjoying the ocean views.

August 23, 2016, 09:05:23 PM #17

Quote from: Lost_Anchovy on August 23, 2016, 05:42:11 PM

I'm glad you were able to help him out. I think everyone has a responsibility to educate themselves about safety before venturing out, which means: taking classes, practicing self rescue, dress for immersion, radio, fishing with a partner; exit plans; etc... All that has been covered before. I'm glad Tote gave you some good advice and you took it to heart. That's how we roll here. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah, what Lost Anchovy said!

Welcome Roger, way to go. I hope that joker you helped shared his name, story, and humongous THANK YOU for saving his bacon.

-- Bradley

August 24, 2016, 06:58:07 PM #18

Wow dude, nice work and best intro post ever! Your evaluation & advice is spot on...you're welcome to fish with me any time!

August 24, 2016, 07:53:36 PM #19

That is what makes this site!
Thanks Tote/Roger

August 24, 2016, 08:51:12 PM #20

Thanks for this great post. Glad the guy is OK and hopefully he is more prepared next time. I got sick one of my first times out as well after never getting sick on a powerboat, which surprised me. Looking around and not spending time looking down at gear is key I learned. And why lean over the side of the boat? I just puked on myself and then splashed some nice cool ocean water all over myself. Helped bring the color back!
Let me know if you ever need a buddy launching out of HMB. I'm just 15 miles from there. Rest assured I've got the essential safety stuff.

Cheers

August 24, 2016, 09:11:35 PM #21

Seasickness--- no Bueno. Have not got it yet and hope I never do. Knock - knock on wood

August 25, 2016, 09:47:06 AM #22

Ginger candies from ranch 99 help seasickness a lot. Tip I learned from a tuna captain in South Carolina have a eskimo pie like icecream chocolate over vanilla if you have been seasick makes you good immediatly mostly after coming back in. I am going to try on water though.

August 25, 2016, 10:10:15 AM #23

Great first post - very well written and thoughtful.

Fantastic job.

Wondering where the "consider hiring a guide" advice is though!

August 25, 2016, 10:38:57 AM #24

Quote from: Cen Coast on August 24, 2016, 06:58:07 PM

Wow dude, nice work and best intro post ever! Your evaluation & advice is spot on...you're welcome to fish with me any time!

+1!!

Great job!!

Sincerely,

Jim

August 25, 2016, 02:52:31 PM #25

Quote from: LinesideBountyHunter on August 23, 2016, 06:57:34 PM

What is TMS?

That's my middle name.

Sincerely,
Nowhere "TMS" Man

August 25, 2016, 03:32:05 PM #26

Quote from: LoletaEric on August 25, 2016, 10:10:15 AM

Wondering where the "consider hiring a guide" advice is though!

I'm pretty sure I dropped Bushy's name when we spoke.

August 25, 2016, 04:44:59 PM #27

Thank you to everyone for your supportive replies in what was quite an experience for only my second time out in the ocean. I originally didn't want to tell this story to my wife since she worries about my safety and I don't want to highlight the potential dangers in kayak fishing any more than necessary. However, I got into trouble for coming home two hours late from my fishing trip and eventually told her the whole story in order to generate some sympathy and get me off the hook. It worked reasonably well and I think that all of these discussions about kayak safety have actually made her feel a little better about my kayak fishing.

I am planning to head out fishing again from Pillar Point on the weekend of Sept. 10 (either Sat. or Sun.) and would enjoy some company if anyone wants to join me. I've still got a lot to learn about fishing gear and techniques and would appreciate an opportunity to learn first hand from some veterans. For instance, I usually throw all of the fish back unless they are particularly big and this makes it difficult for me to identify them later. Last weekend, I started near the entrance to Pillar Point Harbor and wound up catching tons of small fish that I think were some sort of croaker. However, I can't tell if they were white croakers, black croakers, or yellow croakers. I wound up having to paddle quite a ways out just to get away from them. Also, I caught some fish that look a lot like the pictures I see online for gopher rockfish. Plus there were other species as well where I have no clue as to how to identify them.

Anyway, the main thing is that we all have some fun and I really had a blast with the fishing last weekend!

- RogerC

August 25, 2016, 09:24:32 PM #28

Quote from: RogerC on August 25, 2016, 04:44:59 PM

Thank you to everyone for your supportive replies in what was quite an experience for only my second time out in the ocean. I originally didn't want to tell this story to my wife since she worries about my safety and I don't want to highlight the potential dangers in kayak fishing any more than necessary. However, I got into trouble for coming home two hours late from my fishing trip and eventually told her the whole story in order to generate some sympathy and get me off the hook. It worked reasonably well and I think that all of these discussions about kayak safety have actually made her feel a little better about my kayak fishing.

I am planning to head out fishing again from Pillar Point on the weekend of Sept. 10 (either Sat. or Sun.) and would enjoy some company if anyone wants to join me. I've still got a lot to learn about fishing gear and techniques and would appreciate an opportunity to learn first hand from some veterans. For instance, I usually throw all of the fish back unless they are particularly big and this makes it difficult for me to identify them later. Last weekend, I started near the entrance to Pillar Point Harbor and wound up catching tons of small fish that I think were some sort of croaker. However, I can't tell if they were white croakers, black croakers, or yellow croakers. I wound up having to paddle quite a ways out just to get away from them. Also, I caught some fish that look a lot like the pictures I see online for gopher rockfish. Plus there were other species as well where I have no clue as to how to identify them.

Anyway, the main thing is that we all have some fun and I really had a blast with the fishing last weekend!

- RogerC

I'd be down. My limiting factor right now is that I haven't put a FF on my boat but when I get on top of some fish I have a knack for getting them on board. I'd just need some help finding those rock piles. Those croakers are probably Genyonemus lineatus (White Croaker). If that big Ling is still eluding you, try sending one of those back back down in the right spot!

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