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| badpaddler | Great Broach........ | Landing at Pismo | 0 | Yesterday, 10:34 PM EST by badpaddler | ||||
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Tiff,
I'm just now starting to catch up with stuff on ccpn......Those are great shots..... Who took all the pictures? Great landing Tiff.....I landed with an awesome broach as well. Surf had good size didn't it...... Nice job....! Victor |
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| araul | Jesse King Memorial Paddle Race Pictures | Discussion Forum | 3 | Yesterday, 10:21 PM EST by badpaddler | ||||
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Thread started: Nov 1 2009, 10:18 AM EST
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A snip from Victor...
The race yesterday was awesome. The water started out calm and within 15 minutes the sea became very windy, choppy and swells were 6 /7 feet. There were 2 DNF. and several who fell off their crafts but got back on.....The distance was 7.2 miles & probably close to 20 knott winds out in the open sea......that's not what most folks want to get out in.... http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak07/ (Viewing option 1) http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak07/index_html.html (Viewing option 2)
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| compassrose | Launching from Avila Baech Old port boat ramp? | Discussion Forum | 1 | Yesterday, 10:06 AM EST by h2onissa | ||||
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Hi. I've never launched from here before and was thinking of coming up this Saturday to check it out. I've only paddled in Morro Bay and Lopez Lake, and this will be my first sheltered ocean paddle. Any tips on launching from the ramp as far as procedure goes? Is parking on Saturday close to the ramp difficult? Is this a busy ramp? I'll be by myself so it will take a little time to unload my boat , get it on the sand, and get my car off the ramp. any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Lee
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| MorroBayChuck | My experience at the Jesse King Paddle Race | Home | 0 | Monday, 2:20 PM EST by MorroBayChuck | ||||
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I won't re-write what I have already written on my blog, but suffice it to say that my day at the Jesse King sure had it's ups and downs! See my blog at morrobaychuck.blogspot.com for my full report
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| araul | Paddling Pictures | Discussion Forum | 1 | Oct 30 2009, 11:35 AM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 30 2009, 1:01 AM EDT
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Kayaking in Morro Bay
Victor, Jen and I went paddling on Saturday in Morro Bay. A great paddle, especially when both Victor and Jen got to assist me in two separate rescues. http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak05/ (Viewing option 1) http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak05/index_html.html (Viewing option 2) Kayaking in Avila Beach I went kayaking around 3:30 today till almost dark and then went to Avila Hot Springs for a soak. A great day… VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: I know Halloween is coming soon, but don’t let the last couple of pictures scare you!!!!!!! http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak06/ (Viewing option 1) http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak06/index_html.html (Viewing option 2)
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| h2onissa | Jesse King Memorial Paddle 10/31 | Discussion Forum | 0 | Oct 28 2009, 10:43 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 28 2009, 10:43 PM EDT
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This is the first annual paddle in memory of this remarkable young man. The details are here:
http://www.jessekingmemorialpaddlerace.com/ I hope you can come out for it. The marine conditions look really good. Kat and I will definitely be there; maybe Doug. Victor and Corky will be out for it. Who else? You don't have to race; I certainly won't be. It's a fun paddle for a good cause and I hope to see some of the CCPN folks out there. Reply here if you have questions. Tiffany |
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| seakayakca | surf zone class 11/15/09 | Discussion Forum | 2 | Oct 28 2009, 9:14 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 14 2009, 12:57 AM EDT
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If anyone is interested, I am teaching a surf zone class for Central Coast Kayaks on November15, sunday. If you ever wanted to learn how to get out and in through the surfzone, this is the class for you. Boat type does not matter, Sit-on-top or Closed deck boat. Skills we will be working on will be what to look for when launching, Strokes to get you out, How to keep you boat on course through the surf, Timing, getting back to the beach right side up :), using the back of the wave when landing, choosing the right landing spot and lots more. You should know Strokes: forward, reverse, forward sweep, reverse sweep; how to exit your boat in deep water and re-entry, have spent some time paddling. Rental boats and equipment is included in the price.
The class will be from 9am-1pm. We will be at Fisherman's beach in Avila. The surf is small there and we can always find bigger surf if needed. Cost is $65/per person. Contact CCK at 805-773-3500 to sign up. If you have more questions, please post here on CCPN. Have fun and be safe! -tom
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| rsutter | Kayak Topock Gorge - November 20-22 | Discussion Forum | 2 | Oct 20 2009, 9:34 PM EDT by seakayakca | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 20 2009, 9:45 AM EDT
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Yesterday I signed up to kayak the Colorado River from the Topock Gorge to Lake Havasu. I'm joining a group of kayakers from California Kayak Friends. They're based around Ventura.
Learn more at http://www.ckf.org/events/event_details.asp?EventID=770. Ralph Sutter
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| seakayakca | PIsmo surf kayaking competition | Discussion Forum | 0 | Oct 20 2009, 12:20 AM EDT by seakayakca | ||||
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This last saturday there were over 20 competitors on waveskiis and surf kayaks earning points for the USA west surf kayaking team. Great folks and fun surf.
Check out the photos here. http://go.kayaking.com/photo/albums/pismo-beach-clam-slam-surf love to see more local folks out there next time. |
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| seakayakca | TAKS symposium in San Simeon 10/17-10/18 | Discussion Forum | 1 | Oct 19 2009, 9:41 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 18 2009, 11:36 PM EDT
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Wow it was very cool to finally check this out. It was a traditional artic kayak symposium. That is boats built in the same tradition as greenland and aleuts of the artic region. These boats have a wooden frame and fabric skin. Each boat is built by hand and designed for each person, like a custom suit. I heard that Victor went up on Friday and took some cool shots. I am bummed I did not see them on the water. I also heard that Corky made it up there and got in a boat.
Please let me know if you are interested in a greenland paddle building workshop or a boat building workshop. I am very motivated to make this happen. We would need 6 people ot make this work. contact me if you are interested. Maybe over xmas break or after the new year. -tom
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| h2onissa | Weekend kayak events (10/17 & 18) | Discussion Forum | 2 | Oct 19 2009, 9:30 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 16 2009, 12:14 AM EDT
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For those interested, On Saturday and Sunday at the Pismo Pier there will be a surf kayak and waveski competition being held during the Clam Festival.
Also this weekend, the Traditional Arctic Kayak Symposium is being held at San Simeon. There will be classes and and clinics and a chance to see authentic skin on frame kayaks on the beach there. Cool stuff to check out.
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| danctaylor93455 | new to kayaking and thinking of buying something entry level | Discussion Forum | 2 | Oct 4 2009, 2:13 AM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 3 2009, 2:03 PM EDT
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Hi all :) My wife and I are new to kayaking, and having been cruising around Morro Bay Harbor a few times. We really like it alot and are thinking of purchasing a couple of kayaks to enjoy the sport more, in various locations. We tried out a sit on top model of kayak, and found the seating to be very hard on our backs. After a couple of hours we were through! But we rented a couple of sit in side singles and we really enjoyed it much much more. The problem is that after reading about self rescue I dont know if my wife would be able to do a self rescue. I coulld help her but she is weak righ now in upper body strength.
so we are looking for recommendations from people who are in the sport. We dont have alot of cash for an inital output, and are loking at a 12 foot Manatee kayak from LL bean or maybe if we hear there are ways to make a sit on top comfortable, trying something like that. Please let me know what you think...experience is something I would like to have the benefit of when making a decision. tell me your tales, likes and dislikes. So you know, my wife is about 5 ft 5, and is not a petite little lady. Shes not huge, but she would kill me for posting her weight on here! I am 5, 10, weigh 230 and have ok strength. I know i could pull of a self rescue if needed, but hope to never have too. We also have a 12 year old son who would like to get into the sport with us, but we would like to get him a kayak to grow into, eventually. So let me know what you think and what kind of recomendations you would have. We like to paddle the bay, and would like to try out some lakes here locally too. Let me know if you have any other spots that woud be fun to check out too! Thanks so much, and I am looking forward to hearing back from all of you! See you on the water!
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| rsutter | Cayucos to Morro Bay Paddle | Discussion Forum | 5 | Oct 1 2009, 10:23 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 21 2009, 11:26 PM EDT
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Hello All,
After having heard rumors of an upcoming paddle from Cayucos to Morro Bay at the San Simon paddle, I stopped in to the supposed sponsor, Good Clean Fun, to confirm what I had overheard. There, I spoke with Steve Hennigh. He indicated that his shop was indeed sponsoring a paddle. Like the previous two events at Port San Luis and San Simeon, it would be a benefit, It is slated to take place on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a. m. The paddle will be from Cayucos to Coleman Beach (Morro Bay). Steve indicated that more information would be forthcoming on the Good Clean Fun web site. Please check there closer to the event date for confirmation and details. Ralph Sutter
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| araul | Pier to Point Paddle Pictures | Discussion Forum | 1 | Sep 21 2009, 12:07 AM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 20 2009, 11:03 PM EDT
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http://kcbx.net/~araul/kayak04/
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| h2onissa | Pier to Point Paddle | Discussion Forum | 0 | Sep 20 2009, 10:47 AM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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North Coast Ocean Rescue put on a fine benefit paddle yesterday. About 100 of us launched from San Simeon and paddled in the foggy conditions down to Leffingwell Landing in Cambria. Victor came in 1st and Ralph second in the kayak division--whoohoo! They were only beat to the finish by an outrigger and a paddleboarder--great job Victor and Ralph! As with last weekend's Harmount, the after event lunch was as much fun as the paddle itself. It's always a good time to be able to visit with all the members of the kayak community here on our beautiful coast. It was a grand day! I have a few pictures that I'll put up on the photos page here.
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| 1040 | Paddling with my new friends | Discussion Forum | 3 | Sep 20 2009, 10:36 AM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 19 2009, 11:20 AM EDT
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Hello Central Coast Paddlers
It is not often in ones life when as a stranger to a new group finds such a warm and friendly bunch of folks. Starting out with meeting Paul and Tom at Central Coast kayaks, my experiance was rich with laughter and engaging talk about the sport I have come to love so much. Everyone was terrific and I appreciated all the hard work and enthusiasam that was apparent throughout the event. A special note on the entertainment part of the weekend was watching all of the surf entering techniques that were displayed. A special thanks goes out to the young red haired female kayakers entry into the surfline. With great and fearless persuit, she was able to literally position her white kayak into a perfect vertical decent down the face of a 5 to 6 foot swell and then catapult herself into the air creating a perfect 360 degree flip and roll under. Nice job!! I feel now as though I have a great reason to return to this event and look forward to seeing all of my new kayak buddies. I am glad to hear of the financial success of this event and I look forward to seeing it grow in size next year. Hopefully we can all get a surfing demonstration from Tiff on her new very cool surfboard. Regards to All Bob Eschwege in San Diego
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| rsutter | San Simeon to Leffingwell Map | Discussion Forum | 2 | Sep 19 2009, 7:54 PM EDT by badpaddler | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 13 2009, 1:35 PM EDT
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Hello All,
I have posted a map on my web site for the September 19th San Simeon to Leffingwell Paddle. I am not affiliated in any way with the North Coast Ocean Rescue group that is organizing the event. My map contains mile markers. It is not claim to be a navigational chart. Use it for trip planning, not off-shore navigation. You'll find it at http://www.fullbean.com/kayak/charts/sansimeon-to-leffingwell.jpg. I've found more information about this event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128229120501&index=1 and http://kayaking.meetup.com/173/calendar/10605211/. I plan to participate and hope to see other members there. Ralph Sutter
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| h2onissa | Harmount thanks | Discussion Forum | 0 | Sep 12 2009, 11:09 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 12 2009, 11:09 PM EDT
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There were 95 paddlers out for this year's Ken Harmount Pier to Pier Paddle--whooo hooo! A great big thank you to everybody who came out for it! You all are awesome! A ton of money was raised for scholarships for the Junior Life Guards--right on! Special thanks go to Tim's bro-in-law, Bob, who came all the way up from San Diego just for this event in his absolutely gorgeous strip built kayak! When ya' coming back, Bob? And when's Tim getting back in a boat?
It was so pleasing to see Victor (who came in 4th overall, by the way!), Corky, Tom, Ralph, Wendy, Andreas, Ron, Kat, Doug and everybody else on the water! What a great, great day! We braved the swell you guys, and it was splendid! Can't wait for the next one . . . Tiffany |
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| h2onissa | PIER TO PIER PADDLE--LAST CALL | Discussion Forum | 0 | Sep 11 2009, 7:23 PM EDT by h2onissa | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 11 2009, 7:23 PM EDT
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Tomorrow the 12th we'll be meeting at the boat ramp at Old Port between 7 and 7:45 to check-in and get ready for the 17th Annual Ken Harmount Paddle. A paddler's meeting is at 8 and the grand launch is at 8:30--whoo hoo!
If you haven't pre-registered, you can still register tomorrow morning. This is one of the best kayak events of the year and we hope to see all of you out there! Tiffany |
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| badpaddler | Harmount Paddle | Ken Harmount Pier to Pier Paddle | 11 | Sep 7 2009, 10:07 AM EDT by badpaddler | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 15 2009, 7:17 PM EDT
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Hey Tiff & all the rest of you......
I'm going to paddle the one-way....I'm going to try to at least do that this year. I've been biking alot more than paddling but I know I can make it to Pismo at a casual pace of course....! See you there if not sooner..... badpaddler
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