Missing anything???

New to saltwater kayak fishing and will be doing most of my fishing off the Sonoma Coast. I'll always be fishing with at least one other person, but am acquiring what I consider essential offshore kayak gear that each person should have with them. Let me know if I'm missing something or should add to my list of safety gear:

Kayak specific PFD (NRS Chinook)
Standard Horizon HX210 VHF radio
Storm whistle
Old school handheld compass
Kayak bilge pump
Obviously my Iphone (kept in a dry pouch)
Fish finder with GPS

I typically wear a Garmin Phoenix 6 watch, which also has GPS.
Definitely will be wearing wetsuit when out on the ocean.

Please chime in if there are any other recommendations for safety gear you guys like to take with you. Thanks!

Looks like your good to go! My 2 recommendations are, a dive knife and that you practice self recovery. Make sure you can re-enter your kayak on the water. Better to go with a buddy if shit hits the fan or the landlord stops by   Welcome to the madness

Hi.... I am new to this but think I have most of the essentials plus some non essential but needed items.

I would consider an anchor and a trolley system as I have only been out 3 times but used an anchor each time for a little bit..... first time was just outside the jetty at Bodega with a ripping tide..... did not know much about anchoring (still dont) but tied off mid kayak and almost dumped it immediately..... then found out about the need of either moving quick to front or back of the yak or of an anchor trolley system and quickly being able to detach from the anchor line.

Troy

Seems like a decent start.

Spare paddle in the hull storage.  Most of the front, back, and sides of the inside of my hull is stuffed with pool noodles.  I also always have a knife or two clipped to me somewhere (mine is half serrated, which I find easier for cutting rope/line - YMMV).  Waterproof dive light is in my bag.  A few zipties and a length of rope in the front of my bag in case something unexpected breaks.  Fleece hoodie rolled up in the bag too, as an extra warm layer.  Extra bottle or two of water and a few granola bars is never a bad idea, either.

I'm sure there are other things to consider too, never hurts to be prepared.

I would consider an anchor and a trolley system as I have only been out 3 times but used an anchor each time for a little bit..... first time was just outside the jetty at Bodega with a ripping tide..... did not know much about anchoring (still dont) but tied off mid kayak and almost dumped it immediately.....

That sounds like a terribly dangerous idea.  I would never anchor in the ocean, or a high-current bay area like the Doran Jetty channel.

Seems like a decent start.

Spare paddle in the hull storage.  Most of the front, back, and sides of the inside of my hull is stuffed with pool noodles.  I also always have a knife or two clipped to me somewhere (mine is half serrated, which I find easier for cutting rope/line - YMMV).  Waterproof dive light is in my bag.  A few zipties and a length of rope in the front of my bag in case something unexpected breaks.  Fleece hoodie rolled up in the bag too, as an extra warm layer.  Extra bottle or two of water and a few granola bars is never a bad idea, either.

I'm sure there are other things to consider too, never hurts to be prepared.

I would consider an anchor and a trolley system as I have only been out 3 times but used an anchor each time for a little bit..... first time was just outside the jetty at Bodega with a ripping tide..... did not know much about anchoring (still dont) but tied off mid kayak and almost dumped it immediately.....

That sounds like a terribly dangerous idea.  I would never anchor in the ocean, or a high-current bay area like the Doran Jetty channel.

Agreed...

New to saltwater kayak fishing and will be doing most of my fishing off the Sonoma Coast. I'll always be fishing with at least one other person, but am acquiring what I consider essential offshore kayak gear that each person should have with them. Let me know if I'm missing something or should add to my list of safety gear:

Kayak specific PFD (NRS Chinook)
Standard Horizon HX210 VHF radio
Storm whistle
Old school handheld compass
Kayak bilge pump
Obviously my Iphone (kept in a dry pouch)
Fish finder with GPS

I typically wear a Garmin Phoenix 6 watch, which also has GPS.
Definitely will be wearing wetsuit when out on the ocean.

Please chime in if there are any other recommendations for safety gear you guys like to take with you. Thanks!

I think you are ready.   Hope to see you at Sonoma Coast.

Plan to head out to Fort Ross tomorrow.

Paul

Hat and Sunglasses too   

Small first aid kit in a ziplock bag basics for cut or hooked flesh medical tape minimally as it will stick to itself when damp, as well as a few things that commonly break on your yak (varies by boat), rod, or other essential gear. I also carry spare fusses for the FF.

headlamp, mirror, lighter/matches, extra jacket and hat, extra water, flares, flag is my preference in the ocean, back up paddle, wetsuit to add a few

Could also consider a tourniquet. I don't have one personally but I know people like them.

Lots of good stuff I had not thought about.... tourniquet..... I guess I could use one of my pole or plier leashes.
Oh I forgot.... had to tie a few rigs last time out and if you are like me.... visually challenged really needed my cheater glasses .... tyeing on dry land in good light is a challenge with out my cheaters but damn near impossible in the Kayak in any kind of chop.  After that I designated a pair for just the kayak and into the pedal console they go along with the shear pins for my drive and now my first aid kit when I get one.

That was one ugly rig by the way.

Troy

I didn't see paddle or Knife (Sharp) on you list.

Dive knife.
Redundant dive knife.
Redundant compasses.
Redundant GPS.
Redundant whistle.
Redundant paddle.

2 is one, 1 is none.

Don't anchor in the ocean.  Clip off to kelp if you like. 

Don't carry anything in a first aid kit that you don't know how to use.

Carry a tow rope.

Carry a healthy respect for the ocean.  It will be there tomorrow.  Make sure you are too.

Looks like your good to go! My 2 recommendations are, a dive knife and that you practice self recovery. Make sure you can re-enter your kayak on the water. Better to go with a buddy if shit hits the fan or the landlord stops by   Welcome to the madness

A knife that you can access in an instant is essential, IMHO.

Carry a healthy respect for the ocean.  It will be there tomorrow.  Make sure you are too.