RE: [Paddlewise] 2 Rides--$125

> While board surfers can use the whole area, kayak surfers are limited to a
> small southern part of the beach closest to the power plant. There is a
> strategically placed sign that reads OK when you are in the proper area
> and
> KO when you wander north out of your zone. Here's a link to more info if
> you'd like to check it out. Welcome to my world...
>

To be fair to California, it's the only state park with a designated kayak
area.  I would have no complaints about it if it was fair, as in, we get
that spot, but really it just means we can't go elsewhere, which sucks.
Because when it _is_ good down there (and trust me, it's far from the best
spot on the beach) there are board surfers all over the place.   But when it
sucks, well, we're still stuck there and the boardies can go elsewhere.  

But it has created a friendly group of regulars, which is positive, and good
for the sport.   And it's a good spot to learn to surf, since the lineup is
casual and the waves mostly mushy and slow. 

I mostly surf elsewhere, and in 5-6 years of kayak surfing VERY regularly,
I've only had 6-7 people mouth of.  And it's a rare day I go out when I
don't have curious boardies asking questions about my boat, compliment a
wave,etc.  But I'm super courteous, don't hog all the waves, and SURF the
wave, not bounce sideways through the line-up.  If someone is paddling out,
and I'm anywhere near them, I'll pull off the wave, or turn into the foam.
That is always appreciated.  Once they see you are courteous and in control,
it's very rarely a problem.  

Geoff 
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