Albion Open 2014 July 25,26,27 Registration Only Open until July 20th by mail

If my son was going, I would stop by the local pawn shop. Ours always has wet suits. In fact mine is a 3-4 and I may go look for something a little heavier. For Albion the water I'm sure is colder than the water here. And I hate cold water but like fishing better.

Shotgun start... it will be just like the Bisbees!...only different.

6-7 o'clock is kind of a late start don't you think?

I think 6 would be ok. Still considering it even. I haven't seen your mail yet. The problem sometimes is making everyone happy. Its just not possible.

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Does anyone like a shotgun start? I'm thinking it could be fun and quite a sight from the bridge.

The Steve Moyer was a shotgun start and it was really fun. Everybody running out into the surf in darkness. La Jolla is a really large beach though so it was easy to stage 100 kayaks and start from the beach. Shotgun starts on the water are a little more challenging but would be fun too. The best part of the black and blue is the start.

Its on its way. Just got busy which is a good thing.

 

6-7 o'clock is kind of a late start don't you think?

I think 6 would be ok. Still considering it even. I haven't seen your mail yet. The problem sometimes is making everyone happy. Its just not possible.

Hey Craig maybe you can get DJI to donate a Phantom 2 drone?  Even better. 

I am looking to do my first ocean tournament this year and this one looks like a good choice. I am thinking about bringing my son. I am wondering if the conditions would be safe. If he went he would use my Tarpon 100 and he doesn't own a wetsuit. Is the inner area reasonable for limited safety gear?

It's the ocean and it's cold. Shit happens anywhere at any time. Be safe and don't put the rest of us at risk if it hits the fan and we need to help your son out. My opinion.

Yes shit happens anywhere, anytime. We take risks every time we go out. The question was, is it a reasonable risk. It sounds like you are saying it is not. I have no desire to put my son or anyone else in unreasonable risk, hence the question here. I read some earlier posts describing the inner area as good for someone without any ocean experience. I just needed more info about the conditions so I could make an informed decision about how dangerous it was. It seems to me that asking the question here, instead of on the water, is being as safe as is possible. No?

Yes asking now is the right and responsible idea. Asking again a week before the tourney is also a good idea. Going kayak fishing in the Pacific Ocean in NorCal without a wetsuit is not! What Rob was saying is that you need to have the same minimum safety preparations as you you would anywhere on the north coast, i.e., ability to SELF rescue, PFD, cold water immersion suit of some kind, VHF radio, emergency whistle or air horn. People go in the drink in all sorts of situations and sometimes for reasons psychological and/or physicial it can be hard to handle. The inner bay is great for beginners because it's USUALLY calmer, much calmer even but other than that there's no difference from open ocean.

What size is your son?

ruben

Thanks for the thought on the wetsuit.

I'm sure Rob only wants everyone safe, the same as I do. I read this post and it had me wondering.

I would like to fish this but just got my yak a few months ago might be a bit to advanced for me. Would I be able to just go and hang out and learn?

-Justin

Just show up to the event and we will find a place for you to crash. Not really boundaries this year as we have the whole campground. If you stay in the inner bay its usually pretty calm.

Someone that got a yak a few months ago probably didn't have a wetsuit was told the inner bay is usually pretty calm. It didn't sound like anyone was worried they were going to be at risk because of a noob. I thought I should ask the question point blank because the ocean is not something to leave to assumption. I don't know why my question gave an implication that I needed to be told not to put everyone at risk.

The whole thing becomes a moot question. When I looked into taking time off of work I realized that I am already going to the Not So Simple Living Fair in Boonville that weekend. 

Traildad, this was my introduction to Albion a few years ago.  there were 7' to 9' swells, i am glad i was wearing a wet suit.



there were 3 people in the water that day including Victor and Pacifico that was in the water for about 15 minutes.

We all want you and the others to be safe or at least be prepared just in case you go in.

the next day it was calm and i went fishing with no problems.

traildad just show up and come prepared for any conditions, is all I could say!! it could be knarly or it could be like a lake no telling till the day.  Bring all gear for water immersion for each of you!!! its simple.....to rough no go,  so calm play on!!!!  hahaha weird

Eric

you know what Traildad, I think i have a wetsuit that you can use that weekend.
let me know if you want to try it on, I will be in Vacaville tomorrow and could bring it so you can try it on.

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I have a wet suit already. The event and location looks like a good one but I am commited to the previous plans. I'd have to cancel on my wife and friends. Maybe simply fishing or Trinidad will work. Thanks for the thought.

Hey Craig, is it possible to change my order of a small hoodie to a medium hoodie?  If its too late no worries.  Keep up the good work! Thanks!

Hey Craig, is it possible to change my order of a small hoodie to a medium hoodie?  If its too late no worries.  Keep up the good work! Thanks!

Done! Thanks John!

Hey Craig, is it possible to change my order of a small hoodie to a medium hoodie?  If its too late no worries.  Keep up the good work! Thanks!

Done! Thanks John!

You're the man dude!