Doran Beach attempt 12/17

Fish Junky and I headed to Bodega today to try for some crabs off Doran Beach.  We checked NOAA last night and were expecting 5-10 knots decreasing by noon.  We found “Blow-dega instead.  South at 16 knots and gusts somewhere north of that.  For our first try at yak crabbing I prefer a little better WX.  It was a nice ride in the country though.  We will get to try out kayak crabbing………just not today!

The beach looked a little rough.



This is where I planned to launch.



This is as far the boats got to the water.

Damn, that sucks!

Helluva drive to find that when you get there. 

Good job playing it smart.
The crabs wont be going anywhere.

Oh man... and I wanted to meet you! The sight I checked said it was going to be rough...

http://www.swellinfo.com/surf-forecast

I really like that site.

They say "discretion is the better part of valor". Maybe one day I'll learn that lesson!

Thanks for the report kokoloco.  You made a right call.

Glad you had a nice drive and spent some good time with Fish Junky; very smart to avoid the temptation to launch when it didn't look right to you. Next time  .

BTDT many times over the years, get a good breakfast somewhere and go home and get some yard work done so it won't be on the list stopping you from going next time.