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Topic: Newbie On Board  (Read 1823 times)

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Unabobber

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  • Location: Fairfield
  • Date Registered: Mar 2019
  • Posts: 14
Hi everyone, my name is Greg and I’m new to kayaking. I’m located in Fairfield California and have been a weekend-warrior shore fisherman all my life. I would like to expand my horizons and get into this craze.  I’m joining the forums so I could get some advice on gear, educate myself on the do’s and don’ts, and to meet fellow enthusiasts. Looking forward to chit-chat with the community.


dan916

  • Salmon
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  • Location: Rancho Cordova
  • Date Registered: Jul 2018
  • Posts: 490
Welcome Greg. This is a great place to meet good people and get lots of good information! Once you start catching fish out of a kayak you will be addicted!
Integrity first, Service before self and excellence in all we do.

All gave some, some gave all. You will never be forgotten!


JamesM

  • Sea Lion
  • ****
  • Location: Castro Valley, CA
  • Date Registered: May 2016
  • Posts: 1431
Welcome on board! You are in the right place!
2020 Hobie Outback (sold)
2018 Hobie Oasis (sold)
2017 Hobie Outback
2016 Hobie AI
2016 Hobie Outfitter (sold)
2014 Hobie AI (sold)


Sailfish

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  • Location: Prunetucky
  • Date Registered: Sep 2006
  • Posts: 27721
Welcome to NCKA Greg  :smt006
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


DavidMel

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  • Location: Roseville CA
  • Date Registered: Mar 2018
  • Posts: 769
welcome to the madness  :smt001
David

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Hojoman

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  • Location: Fremont, CA
  • Date Registered: Feb 2007
  • Posts: 32019
Welcome, Greg.  :smt006


dwong

  • Sand Dab
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  • Location: San jose
  • Date Registered: Apr 2016
  • Posts: 15
Welcome! Lots of good water around you to explore.


Herb Superb

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  • Location: Fairfield, CA
  • Date Registered: Dec 2010
  • Posts: 2531


Unabobber

  • Sand Dab
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  • Location: Fairfield
  • Date Registered: Mar 2019
  • Posts: 14
Welcome, practice self rescue. :smt001

That’s the first thing on my to do list this Spring. I've flipped a kayak in a pool and practiced self-rescue but I haven't done it with a wetsuit or dry suit and Pfd. After, I'll take the baby steps of hitting a lake to hone in my kayak paddling techniques and more self-rescue.

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! :smt006


Slappyjfinley

  • Salmon
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  • Location: Lakeport
  • Date Registered: Dec 2018
  • Posts: 230
Welcome!

Awesome handle! lol


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DrHabanero

  • Sea Lion
  • ****
  • BigLipRipper
  • Location: Suisun City
  • Date Registered: Jun 2006
  • Posts: 3095
Welcome Greg! I live in Suisun City so a close neighbor. Let me know if you want to get out sometime. I am always looking to get in more fishing! :smt006
I'll rest when I'm dead!
2016 Ocean Kayak Predator
2014 Malibu X-Factor ,2014 Malibu Mini-X
2010 Malibu X-Factor ,2006  Ocean Kayak Drifter 
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GS4 - 4th place


NowhereMan

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  • Location: Lexington Hills (Santa Clara County)
  • Date Registered: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 13025
Welcome, Unabobber. Say hello to the Zodiac for me...
There's always money in the banana stand.
   --- George Bluth, Sr.


MooMoo Outdoors

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  • MooMoo Outdoors
  • Location: Sacramento
  • Date Registered: Jul 2014
  • Posts: 2673
Welcome to NCKA  :smt006
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2017 Simply Fishing Winner

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Ian

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  • Location: Kelseyville
  • Date Registered: Mar 2019
  • Posts: 10


fishbushing

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  • Location: San Jose
  • Date Registered: Oct 2018
  • Posts: 3633
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