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swimming diving platforms

bledito - 7-27-2015 at 06:05 PM

I have not seen any of the types of floating rafts or platforms used for swimming and diving commonly found in lakes and larger ponds in the USA anywhere on the sea of Cortez are they not allowed?

MMc - 7-27-2015 at 06:12 PM

Have you seen what can blow up on the sea of Cortez?

bledito - 7-27-2015 at 06:21 PM

so your just saying it's not doable because of the wave action. what if you just hauled it on shore where there were expected waves.

motoged - 7-27-2015 at 06:47 PM

Maybe because lakes and ponds don't have much tidal action (re: platforms anchoring system), less of that type of beach action happening on Sea of Cortez (folks swimming out 60 feet to jump off a platform usually covered with duck/goose droppings), or major beach cultural differences....,.;D

basautter - 7-27-2015 at 07:43 PM

A Zodiac is the best you can do if you don't go with an outfitter.:bounce:

MMc - 7-27-2015 at 07:55 PM

The tide swings and the fact you can go from dead calm in the morning to 5' wave by 1:00 means the barge will be: gone,ashore, sunk, very often. If you want to do it, go ahead.

mtgoat666 - 7-27-2015 at 08:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bledito  
I have not seen any of the types of floating rafts or platforms used for swimming and diving commonly found in lakes and larger ponds in the USA anywhere on the sea of Cortez are they not allowed?


if you build it, they will come (well, they will come until the wind and waves destroy it)

if you need a swim platform, use a dinghy, kayak, panga, yacht or mega yacht - whatever you can afford.
btw, there are plenty of rocks and cliffs along the shores of baja to give you plenty of jumping/diving thrills

AKgringo - 7-27-2015 at 08:51 PM

Years ago in Bahia Conception, we used a 14 foot catamaran similar to a Hobiecat without a mast. It was easy to launch and anchor, and the platform was great for a few kids or a couple of adults.

I could drag it up on the beach by myself if I had to.

bledito - 7-28-2015 at 06:02 AM

I was thinking of the kind I'd tie a soccer ball to named Wilson

vandenberg - 7-28-2015 at 06:48 AM

Also, not counting the wind and wave action, it would attract Pelicans and other seabirds by the dozens and it would be covered with guano in no time.
But you could take that home for your plants?

larryC - 7-28-2015 at 08:42 AM

Roger at hotel Villa Bahia in BoLA built one a few years ago and anchored it out in front of his place. The first wind that came up washed the contraption ashore. Roger being the determined kind of guy he is got it back out and anchored it more securely this time. It lasted a few more weeks, mainly cause we had some calm weather. But as Vandenberg said it would, it became a platform for the birds. Pretty soon it was the stinkiest, slimiest eyesore you can imagine. No one was able to use it as a swim platform. It finally washed ashore again and became a beach eye sore.

ncampion - 7-28-2015 at 09:02 AM

You might be able to catch Dorado under it in the summer.

bledito - 7-28-2015 at 11:52 AM

Wilson would always be there to keep the birds away

shari - 7-29-2015 at 09:33 AM

It was always a dream of mine to get viewing platforms put into Ojo de Liebre whale watching lagoon. It is protected there so it might work..anchor them in the shallows right beside the canals so they dont disturb the whales...with the idea that pangas drop people off there and they can watch whales happily for hours without chasing them around! Picture a tiki bar with food and drinks...hell ya!

motoged - 7-29-2015 at 09:56 AM

Good idea, Shari.

Now....about those pelicans and cormorants: there would need to be an official PPP managing the platforms (Pelican Poop Patrol). :light:

desertcpl - 7-29-2015 at 10:00 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Years ago in Bahia Conception, we used a 14 foot catamaran similar to a Hobiecat without a mast. It was easy to launch and anchor, and the platform was great for a few kids or a couple of adults.

I could drag it up on the beach by myself if I had to.




that sounds like a perfect idea, easy to bring ashore for clean up

AKgringo - 7-29-2015 at 10:03 AM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged  
Good idea, Shari.

Now....about those pelicans and cormorants: there would need to be an official PPP managing the platforms (Pelican Poop Patrol). :light:


Do they make little pelican diapers? I'll hold the beak while you put it on, watch out for those wings!