[CKF Info] Palos Verdes rock garden paddle, June 29th,Sunday

[Jack Brisley]

George Miller, Lee Shurie, Steve Wilson,(last I heard anyway) and myself
will be rock gardening off the Palos Verdes Peninsula on Sunday, June 29th.
Launch time will be at 9:00am from Fisherman's access. Because I'm lazy and
I can't think of anything that's changed from the last posting for this same
paddle, here are the directions and all the pertinent verbiage that applies
once again. Anyone welcome subject to the same conditions stated below. And
of course nobody on this paddle is an

Instructor or baby sitter or responsible for anything other than their own
well being.  Having said that, we will of course render any assistance, tips
or any other hospitality that is reasonable to expect from all us non
instructor, not responsible for you, in anyway, types. You fall down go
boom, it's your fault. Isn't that delicately put? But of course, it all has
to be said one way or the other. White water boats or sea boats are fine.
Tupperware boats strongly suggested.

JB

 

   

To all here are the directions to the Sunday, June 29, 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.
macgrzly at pacbell.net.

 

 

 

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