Yellow Flag Conditions

[Flying Pig]

Spending a week in Destin and will have a great vacation regardless of MD conditions. The coast continues to have yellow flag conditions and I had really hoped to spend a lot of time in the water as I brought my brand new Excal II. Is this a case of just recognizing when the water is too rough or are there techniques that would help. It seems a little strong for me, but I am just getting a feel for water detecting.

Appreciate any thoughts!

HH

Joe (Flying Pig)

 

[bob.oz]

Being in your situation,it doesn't help to say wait for better surf.....you can always do the shore line at low tide...Its a pain in the butt dealing with surf..waves knock you ,your detector,and your scoop every way they can ,not to mention the rouge wave that gets you when not looking......the undertow drags your scoop from were you set it, and makes you look like a drunk trying to stabilize yourself.Ive gone out a number of times,only to return home 30 minutes later...not worth the aggravation to me,but may be experience to you.Be safe/use good old common sense... Good Luck

 

[seeker41]

very hard to hunt in the waves especially anything over 3 feet and takes a long, long time to get used to! hunt whatever wetsand you can effectivly cover and the towel line. good luck!

 

[scubadetector]

If your just getting into water detecting DON'T EVEN think of trying with yellow conditions. I am NOT in Florida but not one but TWO detectorists I know DIED detecting in lakes in Michigan.

You need a PFD AND you need to be able to drop your stuff if you get in trouble and realize even your new Excal is NOT worth your life.

Play on the beach and learn the machines beeps and have fun

 

[Merlin cadogan]

I used to be a beach life guard. 2-3 foit waves will make your detecting time almost pointless unless you are very experienced in those conditions. It is also very easy if you have a large tidal range to get a surge and find yourself in serious trouble. Very quickly. Much better to search the beach and hold out for the better conditions. Good luck, STAY SAFE

 

[Flying Pig]

Thanks guys.....well taken advice.......I had planned to approach this cautiously.....I did get some time in up to chest level but payed close attention. Mostly I stayed on the sand and also found a lagoon which was great!

Appreciate you guys being out there and your feedback is invalueable!

Joe ( Flying Pig )