I'm considering sailing from Marina Del Rey (Los Angeles) to Paradise Cove
(Malibu) and anchoring there for the night. It looks like a decent
anchorage, but there's no information about in my cruising guide.

Has anyone stayed there? Do you have any suggestions on where and how to
anchor in that area? Are there some hazards to watch out for?

Just looking at it, it appears to offer good protection unless there's a
swell from the south. There's lots of kelp, but it should be sandy directly
in front of the pier. We're thinking of borrowing a kayak so we can get to
shore.

Any info you can offer would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Brien

Brien stated: We're thinking of borrowing a kayak so we can get to
shore.

Have you ever tried to get into a kayak from another boat....especially =
if the water is active? That could be an interesting sight...

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katysails
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Kirie Elite 32
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

I haven't tried it. I have done a little bit of kayaking, through breakers
no less. This place is pretty calm by comparison, and lots of people kayak
from the shore.

My friend Mark has a diving/fishing kayak that is fairly stable. Do you
really think it'll be too difficult?


"katysails" wrote in message
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Brien stated: We're thinking of borrowing a kayak so we can get to
shore.

Have you ever tried to get into a kayak from another boat....especially if
the water is active? That could be an interesting sight...

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Here's some information I found on the web:

http://www.californiasailingacademy.com/SMbay.htm

I'm definitely interested in hearing any info others might have.

Thanks.

Yup.... no problem

CM

"katysails" wrote in message
...

Brien stated: We're thinking of borrowing a kayak so we can get to
shore.

Have you ever tried to get into a kayak from another boat....especially if
the water is active? That could be an interesting sight...

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

"Brien Alkire" wrote in message
...
| I haven't tried it. I have done a little bit of kayaking, through
breakers
| no less. This place is pretty calm by comparison, and lots of people
kayak
| from the shore.
|
| My friend Mark has a diving/fishing kayak that is fairly stable. Do you
| really think it'll be too difficult?

No it's not hard at all.... easier than a shore entry!

CM

Brien asked: Do you
really think it'll be too difficult?

I don't know. My comparison is from getting into a kayak from a stable =
dock, which was tricky (thing wanted to shoot out from under me) and =
from how "iffy" it is when there's a lot of water action when we board =
our 8 ft dinghy from our boat. It can be a real challenge, especially =
if Chanteuse is really bobbing around. Had her stern come down on top of =
the dinghy once when waves kept pushing it under the boat....was just =
trying to envision that with an even less stable kayak.


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katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein