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Best beaches for beginners, Pacific Palisades to Pt. Mugu
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I was watching some novice kayakers at Leo Carrillo State Beach (November 8) and they got pretty beat up in the surf. They never did make it out. I'd be looking for a beach to try where the surf is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lance Pillsbury Nov 10, 2009.
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John Foster replied to John Foster's discussion Best beaches for beginners, Pacific Palisades to Pt. Mugu"I appreciate the advice. I'm a firm believer in safety and practice. I found the following information on clothing: http://www.kayak4fish.com/press/WinterKayakFishing0204.shtml. It seems to have some good information. If you have other sites…"
Geoff Jennings replied to John Foster's discussion Best beaches for beginners, Pacific Palisades to Pt. Mugu"First, anytime you are venturing out on the ocean, please be sure you are dressed to be in the water, and that you have the skills to re-enter your boat in deep water, with and without a partner. In rough conditions.
that said, I'm not super…"
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I was watching some novice kayakers at Leo Carrillo State Beach (November 8) and they got pretty beat up in the surf. They never did make it out. I'd be looking for a beach to try where the surf is fairly flat on a consistent basis. I recognize that "consistent" and the ocean are not always compatible concepts. What I want to do is get out and paddle around kelp beds to get my sea legs, and then branch out for exercise, fishing, and touring.Thanks,JohnSee More
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