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SoCal / Re: Are PFDs being enforced in Dana Point?

« on: July 09, 2020, 05:50:29 PM »

Yeah.  It was like a Laser, but with a lot more sail area.  And it was the first day I ever sailing it.
I did learn.  One race,  I capsized 4 times and still finished third.  Yes there were more than 3 boats.

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SoCal / Re: Are PFDs being enforced in Dana Point?

« on: July 09, 2020, 05:11:56 PM »

Many winters ago and mid-week, I capsized a small boat on a windy day.  I couldn't get it back up.  After a few minutes struggling, a harbor patrol boat showed up to help.  It didn't bother me that they were armed.  They had the skill and knowledge I needed at the time.

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SoCal / Re: Are PFDs being enforced in Dana Point?

« on: July 08, 2020, 05:50:46 PM »

On a different day with a different sheriff in a different mood the results may vary.

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SoCal / Re: Flat water PFD

« on: June 29, 2020, 04:30:17 PM »

PFDs are required.  When I paddled in Newport I wore a leash for me.  And I wore or carried a PFD for the law.  Some of the belt types can be carried or worn, others have to be worn.  It will state this on the label on the pfd.

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SUP General / Re: SUP ..not considered 'outdoor exercising' in my state.

« on: March 31, 2020, 10:33:35 AM »

Even when paddling with friends you are usually keeping at least 6 feet apart.
Did they think about that?

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Random / Re: Is The Zoner Site Having Server Problems

« on: January 29, 2020, 10:44:27 AM »

For about the last week, every time I go go to Standup Zone Forum, I get Blue Planet Wingsurfing vid and tips.
This just happened again.
I can then click on Show unread posts like normal. 

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Gear Talk / Re: Go pro Mount advice

« on: August 10, 2019, 08:30:55 PM »

The GoPro zip tie mount is made for that type of application. 
I tried, but failed to get a picture.  However, it was easy to look up.

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SUP General / Re: Seattle Times Article on SUP Related Drownings

« on: August 06, 2019, 09:44:09 AM »

Windwarrior—
Nothing is missing from the story.  Somewhere early in this post, there was mention of carrying a knife.  But, the writer had never seen anyone carry a knife. 
I reported seeing someone wear a knife on a regular basis.  I never asked him why.
That’s all.

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SUP General / Re: Seattle Times Article on SUP Related Drownings

« on: August 03, 2019, 08:38:16 PM »

A paddler in Newport Beach always wore a dive type knife on his calf.  Most of the time he paddled out to the ocean for a two hour paddle.

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SUP General / Re: First time out in open ocean Dana Point red buoy , I suck!

« on: July 29, 2019, 07:55:52 AM »

Sometimes a direct line isn’t the easiest.  Head out a little, so you aren’t taking the swell directly on the rail.  A small change in course can make a difference.

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SUP General / Re: Quick dry sun shirts

« on: July 27, 2019, 08:43:21 PM »

Xcel makes good quality shirts also.  They are spf 30.

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Random / Re: This is what my dream surf vehicle would... will be.

« on: June 26, 2019, 08:11:44 PM »

For those that like to build things or like unique things check out this YouTube video. 
It's titled "I turned my Tesla into a pickup truck".
https://youtu.be/jKv_N0IDS2A

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Training, Diet, and Fitness / Max Heart Rate

« on: June 23, 2019, 07:51:56 PM »

Finding the formula for max heart rate is easy.
I don't see how that can so easily be applied across the board.
Because I have high blood pressure, I take my reading daily at various times of the day.  My average resting heart rate is 56.
Using 200-70, my max rate should be 150.
This doesn't seem possible.
Is there any other more personalized method of figuring max heart rate?

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Training, Diet, and Fitness / Re: Longer, low-intensity workouts?

« on: June 19, 2019, 02:25:11 PM »

I'm 70.  About a year ago, I realized that I was losing muscle mass, even tho I was paddling three times a week, for about an hour each time.
I started doing Farmer's carries, weighted squats and kettle bell type swing, using dumbbells.  I noticed a difference in my paddling within a few weeks.
On the squats and swings, I'm doing 10 set with 15 reps each.  I started with two 10 pound dumbbells and later added two 15 pounders, splitting 5 sets each. 
Instead of a long workout, keep it short but hard.

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Gear Talk / Re: Recommendation for High Visibility Rashguards

« on: April 18, 2019, 11:47:45 AM »

Xcel Wetsuits usually has lifeguard yellow.  Also try Vapor Appreal.