Liquid Fusion Kayak Co.

Kayak Surf Safari

July 2007

$80

Who: beginner to advanced surf kayakers

What: three day surf safari and lesson in Southern CA.

When: 7/13-15

How: call to register or get more information today. Jeff Laxier (619)992-6602

Where: each day will be at a different venue from San Onofre State Beach to Del Mar.

How much: $80

 

Below are predictions for this coming weekend

Wind: West @ 8 knots

 

Air: 69/58 Patchy fog

 

Water: 70’

Waves: July 13-15, 2007 nw 5’ at 6 seconds and SSE 3’ at 16 seconds

At this point, it doesn't look like we'll be seeing any SW swell until around the 19th. This though is based on long-range models (and a hopeful disposition), so we'll need to see how this works out over the next few days. We'll keep you posted. This report thanks to WetSand.com

 

Tenative Plan:

a. Day one: “Set up and Surf”:

1. Paddle out: launching, hovering, timing, etiquette, punch through, edge sweep pop, turtle dive, know the surf zone

2. bracing and rolling: sand/shallow water rolling, offensive bracing, controlled posture, injury prevention, pause roll

3. surf zone etiquette: who has the right of way; catching a wave, paddling out, strategies to be welcomed to surf with others,

4. Self rescue and assisted rescues in and around the surf

b. Day Two: Point and Reef Breaks

1. Wave selection:

2. Jockey for position

3. Take off strategies:

4. Separation and connection of the body, boat, blade, and the wave.

 

c. Day Three: Surf Experience and discovery

This day will be filled with personal exploration and fun enhancement.

Jeff Laxier will be giving personal and group feedback. The main focus will be you!

Each day we will meet for an early morning session and another session at the next best time depending on the day and tides.

 

Surf Kayak Equipment List

On water:

Decked kayaks: spray deck, flotation bags, swim strap on stern

Sit on Tops: thigh straps and/or seatbelt, paddle to ski leash or ski to

body leash (preferred)

PFD

Helmet

Paddle

Clothing for immersion in 70’ water

Sunscreen: lotion, clothing, sunglasses

Retaining strap for prescription and/or sunglasses

Foot gear fit for a swim

 

On shore:

Dry cloths to fit the weather of the day

Drinking water: 1 liter min. per day

Lunch: LFK will have cooler space for those interested

Favorite power snack (like a snickers)

Towel

Sunscreen

Paper/note pad

Writing element

Snivels and pukes bag (personal first aid)