GS4 - The MADNESS begins!!!!!!!

Last year we parked at the launch along the cliff and at high tide the cars were several feet from the water. Is that OK this year?

The high tide around 2PM Saturday is a "low" high tide at around 5' or less.  If the ocean is flat we should be OK.  The best way to determine this will be to observe it on Friday's very similar tide around 1PM - especially since Friday has a slightly higher forecasted swell height.

NWS' latest:

.FRI...NW WIND 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 4 FT. W SWELL 5 FT.  .FRI NIGHT...NW WIND 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 3 FT. W SWELL 5 FT.
.SAT...NW WIND 5 TO 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 3 FT. MIXED SWELL...W 5 FT
 AND SW 3 FT.
.SUN...W WIND 10 KT...BECOMING S. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. MIXED SWELL...W 6 FT AND SW 3 FT.
.MON...SW WIND 5 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. MIXED SWELL...W 6 FT AND SW 3 FT. CHANCE OF RAIN.


Still looking sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!   

Not to sound stupid or anything, but where do you get a hog trough?

(That does sound pretty stupid huh!!)

Thanks,

Kicker   

Not to sound stupid or anything, but where do you get a hog trough?

(That does sound pretty stupid huh!!)

Thanks,

Kicker   

http://kayakfishinggear.com/hawgtrough.aspx

You guys fishing the Cove are going to have a great time!

Re: motion sickness - I use Reed's crystallized ginger.  I'll swear by it.

Re: Cajun - sorry to put you to work this afternoon.  Carry on.

Scott,
   I just got one from Hook1.  It only took three days to arrive.  Too bad there aren't three days left.  We can always share mine and Doc Habaneros.

Martin

Geez, my stomach hurts just thinking about packing all my stuff tonight haha! Wish I coulda started last night...now I'm gonna be up late packing more-gear&crap-than-I-need. But it will all be worth it by approx 10am Friday!

when the swell is coming out of the west or southwest , the cove offers little protection. Fortunately, it is not a big swell. I can't wait to take in that first big breath of salty-air and chase it down with a long cold swill of IPA.

when the swell is coming out of the west or southwest , the cove offers little protection. Fortunately, it is not a big swell. I can't wait to take in that first big breath of salty-air and chase it down with a long cold swill of IPA.

I figured it would be a surf launch and will be rigged for a "wet landing". Looks like the waves may be surfable in a kayak which could be fun.

yeah, make sure you buckle-up for the surf-zone.

Boy, what a day! And still more to do!!!   

But so far I have:

Finished my new camera mount (its sweet!) 
Installed my FF on the new Hobie (ok, puck is still drying)   
Installed turbo fins on the new drive (PITA) 
Sorted all the rockfish tackle I think I should bring.   
Charged the batteries and VHF
Purchased some new water shoes
Spooled my new reel (Abu 7001i)
Bought some Dramamine, and refilled Scopus patches

Still need to get PACKING!!!  But not leaving until Friday morning, so have one more day 

yeah, make sure you buckle-up for the surf-zone.

Stormsurf says "3ft @ 18 seconds from 188 degrees". So what will this translate to for set wave face height at the launch?
 I haven't done a surf launch/landing in my new yak/Hobie yet. But I guess this might be my first opportunity! 

   My quick little job in Fort Bragg is a no go so we are leaving Thursday morning right after a quick little turkey hunt (camp meat) with a good buddy. Almost all packed but will be restless all night wondering what we forgot. See you up there mid day. WhooooHooooo!

It's gonna be my first real surf launch too.  I'll take all the advice and assistance available.

Martin

It's gonna be my first real surf launch too.  I'll take all the advice and assistance available.

Martin

Just don't stop pushing at the first curl and don't try to stay dry