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I fish in colorado, but love reading this forum and need some idea's about kayaking when the waves and water are moving faster than I can peddle my outback. When this happens I get turned sideways to the waves. The rudder does not have much effect. The wave crests are shorter than the length of the yak. The waves are much higher than me. I have yet to be flipped. Right when it looks like the wave is coming in the kayak raises up.
Keep in mind that the wind comes up unexpectedly and quicker than I can make it to the shore. I can't fish in 30mph wind and only want to get out of the water.
As long as I am peddling like crazy and giving the rudder full turns to keep me straight all is well, but, if the kayak goes past like 45degree angle the waves catch me and I lose control until I build up enough speed to turn.
Do you think a small drift sock or sea anchor would help? I think sail boats use them when they can't keep up with waves.
Would the hand paddle work better or in conjunction with rudder to control your direction?
Seems like this situation is similar to making it thru the surf. Timing when to pull the mirage drive and stow the rudder is a nail bitter for sure.
thanks greg
Keep in mind that the wind comes up unexpectedly and quicker than I can make it to the shore. I can't fish in 30mph wind and only want to get out of the water.
As long as I am peddling like crazy and giving the rudder full turns to keep me straight all is well, but, if the kayak goes past like 45degree angle the waves catch me and I lose control until I build up enough speed to turn.
Do you think a small drift sock or sea anchor would help? I think sail boats use them when they can't keep up with waves.
Would the hand paddle work better or in conjunction with rudder to control your direction?
Seems like this situation is similar to making it thru the surf. Timing when to pull the mirage drive and stow the rudder is a nail bitter for sure.
thanks greg