[CKF Info] PV Paddle April 20

Thu Apr 3 10:13:57 PDT 2008

To all here are the directions to the April 20th Palos Verdes paddle. And I
do mean direction"s". Plural. Being as it is on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
and depending on the direction you are coming from, there are many ways to
get to the launch spot. Almost none of them are very direct given the
topography of Palos Verdes and the road layout on the peninsula. I can go
through a long text direction thing here or I can clarify what to look for
on MapQuest and each can sort out how to best get there dependant on where
they are coming from. Go to Map Quest look up "Palos Verdes Peninsula LA
County". Once there zoom in on Point Vicente park. It is the point at the
southwest corner of the peninsula. The park is where Palos Verdes Drive West
turns into Palos Verdes Drive South on the Map Quest map. The launch spot
and parking is actually a scenic overlook just east of the park and
lighthouse. The lighthouse is not noted on the map nor is the "Fisherman's
access" scenic overlook but once there, they are both hard to miss. If you
were to leave the park driving east, the next right (1/4 mile) will be the
access and parking. As you get close expect to make a few "U" turns, because
if you miss the turn off, which is very easy, the road is divided and you'll
have to go on to the next opening in the divided road "U" turn and come back
around. Any difficulties with 

This direction process feel free to email me for further clarification. Your
choice on routing will depend on where you're coming from, your preference
for surface streets or freeways, most direct route or simplest route. You'll
see what I mean.

      I would encourage anyone to join us who can handle the rock beach
launch and is interested in rock gardening. It is entirely possible to
safely watch and learn others do more advanced play boating while still
being very close in and 20 feet away. The general MO is to stay as close to
the break zone (you will need to be comfortable here) and rocks as the swell
SAFELY allows, from there it is up to each to decide the level of "play".
No, we will not just hang in the break zone and get beat up unless we decide
to surf a spot. Breaking waves in close proximity to rocks is not desirable.
Or healthy. The swell flowing in, around and up and down, around rocks is.
Play can be as simple and safe as letting the swell take you in and bow
rudder your way around a rock or boulder, then let the swell suck you back
out or ride swells up and over rocks for a good drop on the other side. And
then there is Steve Brown's all time favorite........yes...The Big POOL.
This will not be a paddle about covering distance. It will be about playing
in or learning to play in and or around as many features as is entertaining.
If we find an interesting feature we will take turns taking advantage of
that feature and then move on to the next. In river boating terms that is
play boating. Work a spot taking turns, then move to the next. Or proceed
single file through a series of maneuvers. If you want to get your heart
rate up paddling fast and far, this paddle is not for you. In fact, do not
come if that's what you want. You won't be happy. I have spent hours and
gone no farther than 3 miles and a great time. This where the bow rudders,
draw strokes, bracing etc. are absolutely functional and get used
constantly. If you want to get your heart rate up with a little sport and
technical challenge then please join us. Support and assistance gladly given
to any that are interested and can handle the launch. No pressure on anyone
to do anything other than paddle the plan mentioned here. Oh uh.keep in mind
the launch when you think of bringing your glass boat. Not saying don't
bring it...just know it will get .some texture.  Any questions about this
paddle or about suitability for this paddle feel free to email me or Steve.
macgrzly at pacbell.net.

I'm really looking forward to this. Thanks Steve for getting it going. Jack

From: info-bounces at list.ckf.org [mailto:info-bounces at list.ckf.org] On Behalf
Of Steve Wilson
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:21 AM
To: ckf at paddlewise.net; socalkayaking at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CKF Info] PV Paddle April 20

Jack Brisley and I are paddling at Palos Verdes on Sunday April 20. We will
be rock gardening and surfing. The  launch site is from rocks into surf with
a hill carry to get there. PFD and Helmets are the minimum requirement. This
is not the place to do your first surf launch. Rock gardens are not
forgiving. If you are comfortable with the launch come and join us. You
don't have to go into the more adult features. One can learn a great deal
just watching Jack.

Launch Time - 8:30 on Sunday 4/20

Launch Site -  Fisherman's access 

Directions? - Jack will post directions

Kayaking is dangerous. You alone are responsible for your safety. Neither
Jack or myself are instructors. 

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