RE: Rip Tides and Ocean Safety (or how I nearly drowned/got eaten

From: Jeff Milum (jmilum@saba.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Wed Aug 18 1999 - 16:31:46 PDT


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From: Jeff Milum <jmilum@saba.com-DeleteThis>
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Subject: RE: Rip Tides and Ocean Safety (or how I nearly drowned/got eaten
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:31:46 -0700
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Regarding those Hookipa rocks, watchout in nonplaning conditions. The rip
combined with "wave knockback" can pull you into those rocks from what would
normally be considered a "safe" area. I've had some close calls after
riding waves in closer to shore than I should have.

Standing on your sail at Wadell can work too for getting through some big
sets when stuck in the wash. With the mast pointed at the wave you can
kneel or stand on the sail in between waves to keep the rig well under
water. I like to dive right before the wave hits and swim under the rig
(ocean bottom side of the rig), grab the booms (a lot easier than holding on
to the tip of the mast) and swim down to keep the rig as far under as
possible. I've made it through some pretty big sets doing this without that
much trouble. Of course getting the rig back to waterstart position is not
instantaneous either.

-----Original Message-----
From: SHUGART,STEVE (HP-Roseville,ex1)
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Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Rip Tides and Ocean Safety (or how I nearly drowned/got
eaten

One more thread on this subject of Rips. When I was sailing Hookipa
with my friend who is a regular, he was telling me that if I go down
in front of the Rocks, to stand on my sail and the rip will carry you
you out around the rocks, very quickly. I think if its really big, you
are toast no matter what you do!

I've had my time in the Black Hole Zone at Waddell too. 30 minutes of
getting rinse cycled. I have been amazed at how big of a wave I have been
able to hold onto my gear in, if I stick the mast towards the wave. This
takes lots of energy too, but it does drag you towards shore if your
lucky enough to hold on.

I need a wave fix, the delta's getting old!

Steve



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