Who's gettin' salty?!?!?!?!

BTW, given what the forecast looks like now, Sunday might...  MIGHT be a good chance for those of you that do not have much surf launch experience to get some practice.  We'll have to wait another day or two to be sure.  If that's the case, I'll be happy to provide some tips before launching and landing.  Monday looks like it might be a little more challenging than Sunday, but not by much.  Waterman, sure, that'd be cool, come on out.

That's a huge opportunity for anyone looking to practice surf launches. Rawk's one of the more experienced surf launchers I've seen yet and would be a huge help for anyone that's ready to practice launching and explore Pacific City.

Wow this is super tempting...I haven't had any practice since last years Beach Day.  I'd love to head out with you guys if that's cool...almost have all the gear and would love to give it a go.

I will most likely be at PC this weekend.  Probably Sunday and hopefully Monday too. 

Rawk, I may hit PC too on Sunday. Are you staying out there Sunday night or coming back?

I'm going to shoot for staying Sunday night and fishing Monday too, but I would like to have someone to fish with on Monday.

It looks like I should be able to stay down Sunday night & fish Monday too, hopefully the forecast holds out.

It looks like I should be able to stay down Sunday night & fish Monday too, hopefully the forecast holds out.

Right on!

Just as an FYI for people considering heading out, I consider a bright flag that flies at least a couple of feet above your head required equipment.  You can bet there will be plenty of dorys out this weekend and they like to be able to see you from a ways off.

Right on!

Just as an FYI for people considering heading out, I consider a bright flag that flies at least a couple of feet above your head required equipment.  You can bet there will be plenty of dorys out this weekend and they like to be able to see you from a ways off.
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Rawk, where are you gonna be staying the night?

D- oh !  In-laws will be in town.

Double D-oh.. I have to drive down to Fresno, CA, meet up with the in-laws so we can all take the kids to Disney Land for a few days and then drive back!!

It looks like Sunday is 2 to 3 foot swells.
Would this be a good time for a nebie?

willbd

In my opinion, 2 to 3 foot swells at Pacific City is a good day for getting into the surf if you are a newbie since that's almost as tame as it gets.  We'll have to watch the forecast though and see what happens.  Be prepared to get rocked though.  If you've never launched/landed a kayak in the surf, 2 to 3 feet isn't a cake walk.

 This photo is of my first launch and landing.

It looks like Sunday is 2 to 3 foot swells.
Would this be a good time for a nebie?

willbd

In my opinion, 2 to 3 foot swells at Pacific City is a good day for getting into the surf if you are a newbie since that's almost as tame as it gets.  We'll have to watch the forecast though and see what happens.  Be prepared to get rocked though.  If you've never launched/landed a kayak in the surf, 2 to 3 feet isn't a cake walk.

 This photo is of my first launch and landing.

Way to go on using the helmet!  That's what I plan on doing because I know for sure I am bound to get the whole kayak standing on my head. 

It looks like Sunday is 2 to 3 foot swells.
Would this be a good time for a nebie?

willbd

In my opinion, 2 to 3 foot swells at Pacific City is a good day for getting into the surf if you are a newbie since that's almost as tame as it gets.  We'll have to watch the forecast though and see what happens.  Be prepared to get rocked though.  If you've never launched/landed a kayak in the surf, 2 to 3 feet isn't a cake walk.

 This photo is of my first launch and landing.

That is a great freakin picture!

It looks like Sunday is 2 to 3 foot swells.
Would this be a good time for a nebie?

willbd

In my opinion, 2 to 3 foot swells at Pacific City is a good day for getting into the surf if you are a newbie since that's almost as tame as it gets.  We'll have to watch the forecast though and see what happens.  Be prepared to get rocked though.  If you've never launched/landed a kayak in the surf, 2 to 3 feet isn't a cake walk.

 This photo is of my first launch and landing.

That is a great freakin picture!

I think I have what not to do down!

I think I have what not to do down!

It's easy to say that, but even easier to end up like that picture. 

I wish I had video of the yak surfing Dick and I did at Cape Disappointment.  His best Huli involved a nose dive and the yak flying straight up, completely leaving the water.

Webb Park in PC is wide open this weekend, that's where I'm planning on crashing Sunday night.

Oh, and FYI.... Hawg troughs are not 3/4 ton truck proof    That being said, anybody know who stocks them locally? I want one before the weekend, so cabelas is out of the picture

Oh, and FYI.... Hawg troughs are not 3/4 ton truck proof    That being said, anybody know who stocks them locally? I want one before the weekend, so cabelas is out of the picture

No one that I know of. I think wholesale sports has a measuring device that will work but it's nto the same design.

Oh, and FYI.... Hawg troughs are not 3/4 ton truck proof    That being said, anybody know who stocks them locally? I want one before the weekend, so cabelas is out of the picture

They don't float either... I have no idea who carries those in store..