New to kayaking

Hi I'm jplutino.  I have a old town predator pdl.  I'm going to timber cove next weekend.  I've never been on the ocean. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hi I'm jplutino.  I have a old town predator pdl.  I'm going to timber cove next weekend.  I've never been on the ocean. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

How much kayak fishing have you done? Do you have all the safety gear mentioned in the ocean safety topic?

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=27534.0

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=83506.0

Welcome to NCKA!
Please read the ocean safety posts.
Be safe.

Get Bent

Welcome some god reading and watching posted here.  Glad I said hello.
J. Ice

Hello!
Welcome to the group Jplutino 

Welcome! When are you in TC? If it's this Sat, I'll see you there! PM if you need any questions answered that I may be able to answer.

With the ocean always go with someone ( Buddy system) and be sure you have all your safety gear. And if you don’t feel comfortable with the conditions when you get there don’t get in.  The ocean is unforgiving

Welcome to the community.  Safety is part of the culture here, so expect to get lots of advice after stating that you've never been on the ocean and are heading there this weekend.

Here's my advice:

- make sure you can self-rescue before going out;
- dress for immersion;
- take a fully charged VHF radio and navigational aids like compass and GPS;
- don't underestimate the wind, swell and current - not to mention fog.

Best of luck. 

Welcome to NCKA Jplutino 

Welcome to the community.  Safety is part of the culture here, so expect to get lots of advice after stating that you've never been on the ocean and are heading there this weekend.

Here's my advice:

- make sure you can self-rescue before going out;
- dress for immersion;
- take a fully charged VHF radio and navigational aids like compass and GPS;
- don't underestimate the wind, swell and current - not to mention fog.

Best of luck. 

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Welcome now the adiction starts!

welcome!

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Well I have only been in inland waters.  I have a good vest as I jetski at lake Berryessa every weekend all summer.  I don't have a radio.  If it's not super nice I'll be staying on the beach. I will read the suggested articles.  Thank you all.  Looking forward to kayaking with anyone who wants to on saturdays.

Well I have only been in inland waters.  I have a good vest as I jetski at lake Berryessa every weekend all summer.  I don't have a radio.  If it's not super nice I'll be staying on the beach. I will read the suggested articles.  Thank you all.  Looking forward to kayaking with anyone who wants to on saturdays.

I have a radio I can loan you. Do you have a wet suit or a dry suit?