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Try it with a Surfski. Purposely designed for downwind, so much fun.

Doesn't look like fun

That looks scary, fun and challenging! I've always wanted to know how it felt to have the wind push me along.

Shoutout from Gig Harbor!

Fun to watch. Especially the music starting when the surf does :-). How do you clamp the camera to the deck?

Great discussion, got me thinking a lot about it! It got me especially thinking about the ease of deployment off of your deck versus out of a PFD pocket, especially in tricky situations when you want to minimize your time in setup or have to minimize the amount of time you have to take your hand off the paddle or whether or not you have to take both hands off the paddle. I'm definitely going to experiment with that a bit. It also got me thinking if there is perhaps an idea to keep it in a tiny stuff sack with a quick release on the foredeck to perhaps alleviate a lot of those situations that you mention where it just gets in the way. (Like a very miniature WW rescue throwbag) Really great video, subscribed!

Very nice video, it must be peaceful out in the open water.

Born n raised there, and fished the clay banks my entire life. In the winter….that’s a good day lol. I hope you are safe n warm now yikes burrrr n brave 🙏

Weeeee! Kudos for getting out there, and thanks for sharing.

Looking good! I feel like I need to visit and kayak with you! We can use the same gear 😂

Nice going 😎

Another excellent video, you keep hitting my favorite spots! That point into Caledonia is shallow and does get some nice action. Kudos!

Always enjoy watching you in action, of course, in your videos. 😊

Still looking to darn Cold 🥶 😊

Stuuuuuuppppiiiidddd senseless risk for a few click. Thumbs down.

If you think this is scary, you better stick with ocean kayaking. I have been in much worse when whitewater kayaking.

Doesn’t look that bad on video. Maybe we had to be there

You are brave!

Not bad for a toothpick paddle

Thank you! I thought I was being clever to come back to Owens beach during the ebb.

Point defiance lookout was our make-out spot back in the day. 😂

Is that a wet or dry suit? Almost looks like both. Fricken water is cold lol

Your right by the nasty vortex when the tide changes right there, water really gets moving. 😂

I babysit the old Johnny's dock and marina restaurant, at least till the restaurant re-opens. Marina still open for slips, but I love all the local Salish Sea videos. Thanks 😊

I live in everett and this storm was crazy on the 14th. Couldn't imagine being in the water for it. This is pretty awesome

And this is the reason our search and rescue budgets are so high...

I got my ass kicked there in a south wind against tide early October. Flood tide against 25 knot wind, fighting my way along into deep troughs, basically not making headway because my sailboat hull is too flat bottomed to slice through chop. Then lost the engine as I reached Carr Inlet. Unfurled the headsail and beam reached two miles to safe anchorage

Mesmerizing is right. Mount that action camera on our back deck up a little bit to make the vids even better with you in it.

Have you ever noticed that from owens beach to the light the current is always in a flood direction, south east, no matter flood or ebb? Can be very strong even while ebbing.

Awesome video, the white kayak looks really nice in contrast to the water. it almost looks like a black and white movie at times if not for the sky and drysuit. Do you ofthen or always wear your helmet when you go out alone?

As a kid, in about 1976, we lived on Herron Island Wa. My dad and I took our heavy Herters canoe and, along with some other guys in aluminum canoes, attempted to paddle to Longbranch. We ran into weather like that. The fiberglass canoe was the only one that could make headway, and the whole group of us eventually turned around and went back to the starting point. I’ve also run a small skiff and 9hp across from Herron to the other side, to pick up my parents when the weather was like that. Pretty scary for a 13 year old. Taught me how to run a boat tho. I basically grew up in boats, or on boats as dad was commercial fisherman among other things… Alaska and Washington and now, Oregon. Fun video and thanks.

nice just looking outside on the bay now...looks about the same RGO 12-28

Days like that are when my sit-on-top fishing kayak stay home…. But I’ll wave at ya from across in the Harbor!

We used to sail from the Tacoma Yacht Club, to Gig Harbor and the Tides Tavern for a night with Three Fingered Jack. Night sail back in a building storm was memorable.

Lived at Salmon Beach for a while in the early 70's. Hiked around the Point and climbed the cliffs several times.

I once took my Kevlar sea lion out on the Columbia near rooster rock in high winds. I planned on ferrying across to the Washington side upwind, and enjoy the tailwind and surf back. Started out in a calm channel, but still 2 strokes forward for one stroke back with the headwind. Got about 1/2 way across, and the wind started to calm. Made it around the beacon roughly across from Dalton point only to see the wind completely die. A lot of work, and no reward but a slow paddle back!

A question the paddle you are using which so low profile?

Nice day for it! Inspiring video.

Your a brave man, i have been out there Salmon fishing once and the weather turn a little worse than that I was coming back from Redondo it’s was ruff water going over the bow thank god for a closed bow

It looks like you are in a fast river.

Conditions look super rough! Be safe!

Mesmerizing ,beautiful., yet so terrifying.

Great video as always! Heading out to that marker is one of my favorite paddles, especially in weather.

Use a cowtail! Both carabinered ends clip in on the same side, middle loops around the deck line on the opposite line. No confusion. I’ve briefly pulled 2 kayakers, rescuer and injured rescue needing assistance out of current into an eddy. Works great in its shock-absorbing way. Towline is on my PFD.

I always have one on my deck it doesn't really get in my way. I actually use it mostly to clip my kayak to the dock before outings. it can double as a rescue stirrup in a pinch also. Ill keep it on there for sure...

Interesting to see your thoughts and analysis line up with where I’m at. I’ve been using a Northwater PFD Sea Link guiding day trips in the 1000 Islands for 3 years now. Towing tired clients is not uncommon so this has got plenty of use, and has proven to be the best solution I have used thus far. It stows inside my Salus Proto PFD where it is not a snag hazard while attached to the quick release tow belt, but can be quickly pulled out for use. The extended tow webbing is light and easy to stow (I wind it figure of 8 around by index & little fingers). I mainly use it in long tow length, but the quick contact tow is a good option to have as well. The flotation built into the pouch is great, there's no risk of it sinking if has to be released in an emergency. I switched the carabiner to a Wetman Kraken, and also used a twisted O ring to keep the webbing captured so there's no risk of it slipping off the webbing end loop when the carabiner is open during clipping or unclipping. If the pouch could be made a bit more streamlined it would be even better. However, all-in-all this has proven a solid solution. And made in Canada to boot. I’ve only used the short contact tow length a few times. I find it quick to deploy and stow. We’re required to carry two towlines so I also have a ~10’ flipline (the owner’s preference) which is handy as a painter when coming alongside a dock. I also try to keep my deck clear so pump and paddle float go behind my seat. Only a map and spare paddle on deck up front, back deck is clear.

I keep one in the day hatch of my Delta.

Very interesting discussion. I will say I've thought about taking mine off my deck bc it can be difficult to undo. I don't carrying much in my PFD so I think I'm moving my CT to my PFD. Thank you for the discussion and your pov. Extremely thoughtful video. Paddle on Shine on ✨✨✨ Robert

Interesting video. I have made a relatively short contact tow, only about one foot. It attaches to a line that goes from one side of the deck to the other with a snap shackle so it readily slides from side to side. It has a short section of rope that makes it easy to access the snap shackle release. The short tow obviously keeps the boat being towed quite close, so you have to be selective where you attach. It works as intended during practice, but have not had to use in a real situation. Any thoughts on that configuration?

Really interesting analysis with a wide range of real-life circumstances and cases covered! Those unexpected issues that arise are really valuable to be mentally prepared for and understand, but it requires someone with the experience you provide. Thanks for putting this together!