Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 http://community.webshots.com/slideshow?ID=231682862 Another day in the rocks, and some more repair work needed. They must call it "rip rap" because of the sound a kayak makes when thrown onto it broad side. The quarried areas should be avoided or looked at carefully for rock play. http://community.webshots.com/user/nspnphotos http://home.comcast.net/~abbycooper/Roger_...ocks-lowres.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 You would think after witnesing Werner's ride into the rocks two weeks ago, I would have learned something...apparently not!!! I was too close to the rip-rap...big wave...bongo ride into and up onto the rip-rap rocks. I did some pretty extensive damage, the picture of my bow shows a portion of the damage, but I have gel-coat damage in various spots down the whole length of the boat. Also I actually broke the seam (about a foot long) right by the cockpit. Ken commented that my crash was so violent, that he was very surprised that the boat fared as well as it did. I ripped a small hole in my dry suit, all-in-all a heck of a way to start the day. Thankfully no personal injuries, except for my pride. I guess I will paying a visit to Straz Kayaks for some repair work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstephens Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Ken: I notice that the most experienced member of the group was the one staying away from the rocks taking pictures. That should have been a clue for the others? Doing surf picks of stranded kayakers must be good practice for your five star training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Well yes, I am preoccupied with my new toy, but I can't exactly set up a tripod and take a photo of myself. ( Wouldn't you like to see some new photos for our web site? too many flat water shots or standing on beaches, not enough Sea Kayaking !! ) With this camera, I need to be right on top of the subject to get a good shot with its wide angle lens. I got some good shots of Roger. I had no photo of Bill's ride is because I was near him in some ledges when the wave came in, but I backed out!!. I feel bad for him. There he was, close in, testing and pushing it a little and just gets nailed by a wave that must have not repeated the rest of the day. He did a great job getting out of the situation from up in the rocks. He jumped out, tossed the boat back in and swam out to get back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I bet the open,"porous" stacking of rip-rap makes it more dangerous, since water can drain away through it more quickly than it can off natural stone formations. It's a strainer, like a fallen tree in a moving river. Anyway, yesterday's paddle sure was a great learning experience for me. A lot of fun, too, though "fun" wouldn't have been the topmost word on my mind as I struggled to keep up with you guys pounding around Halibut Point! Thanks for posting the pictures, Ken. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 If you decide you want to DIY, let me know and I'll give you a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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