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.
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.
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
@@carlossales8710 there's a video off Redondo and the pier in somewhat milder conditions....and it can be rough there ... waiting for a good NE wind to get back out there.
@@Fishaholicboy thank you! It's definitely not a place most should be solo. I have spent years paddling that location and I specifically use the conditions out there to teach a number of courses.... Though not as strong as it was that day
@@MarkCosgrove-b3p that's exactly where I am! Nit much current there this time out ...but hard to get the tide height, current speed, and wind to align with my schedule!
This is awesome! Have my boat stored at the marina there- just waiting for my drysuit to arrive. I'm pretty new to paddling- don't think I'd get out in that anytime soon!
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 😊
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.
@@chinooktoe correct. That's so to the way the current wraps around the point....which is a big headland. The area south of the point...for up to a mile...is a back eddy. That reverse flow is part of what creates the tide race I was playing in.... the north flow off the point that runs into the flood running south. I use that area specifically when teaching my.Tides and Currents and navigation classes.
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!
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
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?
These days, my helmet is on anytime I paddle. It's required around rocks for obvious reasons and rough water/surf since rescues get challenging and being hit with a paddle or kayak is possible....but it also keeps my head warm, makes a good rain hat, and keeps the sun out of my eyes.
If someone without experience and the right skills/equipment did this, absolutely! This is what I do for a living teaching others to paddle in this and I have worked with SAR and Law Enforcement Response teams to assist in rescues in conditions like this and bigger. If this wasn't well within my skill set and if there was any real risk, I wouldn't have been out there. I can roll and perform self-rescues with comfort in these conditions, I was dressed to be able to handle a swim for at least 10 minutes without feeling cold and have done tests in what I am wearing for at least 30 minutes without issue. I had a spare paddle, pigtail to not lose the kayak, VHF radio, water, food, and additional safety gear on me. I know exactly how the wind and water will move there....and where I would be pushed. I was safer and at less risk than a rec kayaker crossing Dalco Passage in the summer.
@@rogerrabbitog683 it's not scary...was quite comfortable) and I've been in worse/bigger more risky places. I definitely agree that the worst of whitewater is scarier than sea kayaking though!
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.
Great video as always! Heading out to that marker is one of my favorite paddles, especially in weather.
@@jakebooker3040Thank you. That marker makes for a great play spot even with just strong current
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
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.
Nice day for it! Inspiring video.
Mesmerizing ,beautiful., yet so terrifying.
Days like that are when my sit-on-top fishing kayak stay home…. But I’ll wave at ya from across in the Harbor!
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
@@carlossales8710 there's a video off Redondo and the pier in somewhat milder conditions....and it can be rough there ... waiting for a good NE wind to get back out there.
nice just looking outside on the bay now...looks about the same RGO 12-28
You are brave!
Conditions look super rough! Be safe!
@@Fishaholicboy thank you! It's definitely not a place most should be solo. I have spent years paddling that location and I specifically use the conditions out there to teach a number of courses.... Though not as strong as it was that day
Your right by the nasty vortex when the tide changes right there, water really gets moving. 😂
@@MarkCosgrove-b3p that's exactly where I am! Nit much current there this time out ...but hard to get the tide height, current speed, and wind to align with my schedule!
This is awesome! Have my boat stored at the marina there- just waiting for my drysuit to arrive. I'm pretty new to paddling- don't think I'd get out in that anytime soon!
@@lalomcnombres72 you'll get there! I teach all year - from beginners to more advanced paddlers.
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 😊
@@MarkCosgrove-b3p you're welcome
Thank you! I thought I was being clever to come back to Owens beach during the ebb.
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.
@@chinooktoe correct. That's so to the way the current wraps around the point....which is a big headland. The area south of the point...for up to a mile...is a back eddy. That reverse flow is part of what creates the tide race I was playing in.... the north flow off the point that runs into the flood running south.
I use that area specifically when teaching my.Tides and Currents and navigation classes.
Lived at Salmon Beach for a while in the early 70's.
Hiked around the Point and climbed the cliffs several times.
I lived there from 2016 to 2020!
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!
Been there! I have also hoped for a downwind back only to have the wind direction shift and have a headwind both ways.
Point defiance lookout was our make-out spot back in the day. 😂
😂
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
I've seen quite a few sailboats struggle out there! I have quite a bit of respect for those piloting one!
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?
These days, my helmet is on anytime I paddle. It's required around rocks for obvious reasons and rough water/surf since rescues get challenging and being hit with a paddle or kayak is possible....but it also keeps my head warm, makes a good rain hat, and keeps the sun out of my eyes.
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.
@@derekhanson9915 where's your deck?
A question the paddle you are using which so low profile?
@@johnmiskin4905 Gearlab Outdoors Kalleq Greenland paddle.
Doesn’t look that bad on video. Maybe we had to be there
It wasn't, though the perspective with the camera on my helmet doesn't give the full effect.
It looks like you are in a fast river.
It's pretty similar.
Not bad for a toothpick paddle
Not much I can't do with it!
And this is the reason our search and rescue budgets are so high...
If someone without experience and the right skills/equipment did this, absolutely!
This is what I do for a living teaching others to paddle in this and I have worked with SAR and Law Enforcement Response teams to assist in rescues in conditions like this and bigger.
If this wasn't well within my skill set and if there was any real risk, I wouldn't have been out there.
I can roll and perform self-rescues with comfort in these conditions, I was dressed to be able to handle a swim for at least 10 minutes without feeling cold and have done tests in what I am wearing for at least 30 minutes without issue. I had a spare paddle, pigtail to not lose the kayak, VHF radio, water, food, and additional safety gear on me.
I know exactly how the wind and water will move there....and where I would be pushed.
I was safer and at less risk than a rec kayaker crossing Dalco Passage in the summer.
Thank you!
If you think this is scary, you better stick with ocean kayaking. I have been in much worse when whitewater kayaking.
@@rogerrabbitog683 it's not scary...was quite comfortable) and I've been in worse/bigger more risky places. I definitely agree that the worst of whitewater is scarier than sea kayaking though!