I took offense at first, then i read a few posts back said you're bringing a couple deaf people along then it made sense and i kept telling myself "maybe hes just deaf". Its all good. Monkey see monkey do like someone said earlier.

Hi guys, how "entry level" is this event? If i do attend, it will be my first time fishing in the ocean. I took the safety class yesterday at hmb, and was able to experience less than ideal conditions. I am very excited to get out. Im assuming itll be safer since there will be so many people out. Also i thought it might be a great ncka icebreaker for me to attend an event like this.
Bob

Finished the class. Learned a lot. And learned a lot about reading the conditions that i had always misinterpreted. Matt was our instructor, great guy! I recommend this class for everyone, it is very important to learn self rescue. Looked easy, but i couldnt get it until a few tries later. Conditions today started great, by miday wind kicked in. Was not able to do any surf launches, but we got to go outside the "jaws" for a bit. On they back, wind kicked in and was very tough paddling back to the old pier. The class was just me, sebast, and another guyfrom s.f. who will be lurking on here soon, suprisingly he has never heard of ncka. All in all, had a great day, learned and experienced a alot, and made a few new friends over a beer. I am officially ready for battle, but something to always remember, kayaker first. Fisherman 2nd, when out in the big blue.

I was there last week fishing from shore. Its suprisingly 95% full. Water is very clear. Fished from 11 to 1. Got skunked. I snagged a twig and while i pulled it up, a 2lber was following. But did not eat. Im sure you will have better luck on a kayak as this lake has a lot of cover.  But then again, last year the water level was like 1%. Most the fish probably died/ate each other/fished out. My buddy pulled one about 2lbs couple weeks ago, he only fished for 30mins.  Good luck!

http://www.calkayak.com/rsv/dspClndr.cfm?varClassID=493

Good news. Sunday april 26 works! Please sign up using the link above

They just emailed me back. April 25 saturday works great for me. Ill find out how you guys can sign up and update you asap

It looks like its going to be early may, but ill keep you posted. The class provides all ewuipment, kayak, pfd, wetsuit. Im bringing my own gear just so i can get acustomed to it. And also to get a 10% discount. Its regularly $120. Its not much considering 7 hours of hands on learning, and at the end of the day you got tools to save your life that are invaluable. To me its a lvl up.

Hey sebast, i have been communicating with the director, and he is looking for a date that works best for the instructor. I can only do sat, or sun. They said next week is too soon, the weeknd of apr. 18 ill be busy, anything after that i am open for, except mid may when i go out of town. But i would like to do this very soon. Ill wait on cck to give me the options