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<p class=MsoNormal>George Miller, Lee Shurie, Steve Wilson,(last I heard
anyway) and myself will be rock gardening off the Palos Verdes Peninsula on
Sunday, June 29<sup>th</sup>. 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<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>JB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>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
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'> 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. <a
href="mailto:macgrzly@pacbell.net">macgrzly@pacbell.net</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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