Crabfest 2016 01/30/2016... Waiver on page 1

***This event is only open to NCKA members and family of members***




Crabfest 2016 is around the corner, and for the fifth year Crabfest will be taking place at Doran Beach on January 30, 2016, even if the crabs are not allowed to participate  .


Date:       January 30th, 2016
Location: Doran Beach, Bodega Bay, CA
                Jetty day use area



Event Sponsors:

The Headwaters Kayak Shop- donating a Vibe Sea Ghost 130 kayak with paddle and seat.
Promar/Ahi USA -Promar Gear
Powell Rods- Powell fishing Rod
YakAttack- Yakattack Gear
Hoo-Rag- Hoo-Rag for each participant, supply is limited.
Klean Kanteen- Klean Kanteens.
Studio A.Bachar- TBA
Eddyline Paddles- Paddle
Kala Brand Music Two Ukuleles
Santa Cruz Kayak Fishing- Guided trip
Real Fish- Custom swimbaits and more.

Schedule of events: (Times may change due to weather)

7:30am (Sunrise)  - Registration Begins
7:45am  - Derby Begins
12:30pm "Weigh-in" deadline
12:30pm- Potluck lunch ( may be earlier due to weather)
1:30pm  - Awards Ceremony and Raffle
                (all proceeds from the raffle will go to www.DYF.org) Tickets only $1
2:00pm- Clean up

Here are the new rules.

There will be three categories for this perch event: Kayak, Shore and Junior Division (17 and under). Single biggest perch in each category wins. 

You may fish wherever you want within the Doran Beach Campground with whatever you want casting from shore, kayak and within current DFG regulations. For the Kayak category, kayaks must launch from either the Jetty Day Use area or Harbor side. Please be aware of the boating channel.

To be eligible for any prizes you must check in by the cut-off time. The winner in each category will be awarded a prize. All prizes will be given after the potluck followed by the raffle benefiting Diabetes Youth Families.

Rules:

1. All fish entered must be caught using methods deemed legal by the California Department of Fish and Game. All adult anglers over the age of 16 must possess a current California fishing license while engaged in fishing for the event. Shore and kayak fishing only, no boats or motors allowed.

2. You will be required to wear a PFD or life jacket while competing off of a kayak and it is suggested while shore fishing. You are also required to have a charged and functioning VHF radio while competing.

3. The entire fish must be photographed laying straight on a measuring board with either the fishes top or bottom jaw touching the boards end (0” mark). Fish will not be allowed at the check-in table.

4. All fish photos must be presented for weigh-in at the official measuring station by 12:30 pm on event day.

5. Fish caught prior to the day of the Derby are ineligible.

6. All scoring photos must include the tourney wrist band with your name clearly showing. Wristbands will be available at the check-in table located in the Jetty Day Use Area.
 
7. All perch species and only perch species are eligible for the Derby.

8. Winners will be determined by the single PERCH of greatest length. Should two or more fish tie for greatest length, event host will decide on a method to determine the winner.

***Rules and times can be changed at any time by event host.
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Fishing and Crabbing is not necessary to participate in the event. If you do not want to go out on the water you do not have to, it is up to you. 



Clothing and gear info can be found at  www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=69995.0

Next years Crabfest will be happening on 01/30/16. Yes I know it is a Saturday. This will allow people to stay the night after the event. Sorry to those who enjoy having the event on a Sunday. Most will be camping in the Jetty Camground, so try and book there first.

To book your site visit: http://sonomacountycamping.org/

Please post here what site you have so that we can confirm that NCKA has most of the sites. Please let me know if you have any questions.

+ 1 for Saturday! Site 92 for Friday and Saturday.

Pam and Hobie-dave have secured site #105. The same as we had this year. Thanks NCKA Victor and Headwaters for hosting this event.   dave...

I have site 103.
Jedmo has 100
Bret has 110

camp spot 112

Seems strange; all but 3 campspots left on the FAR end of jetty campground; 20 out of 23 already reserved!

Site 93, we will be there Thursday thru Sunday.

Site 101 - thurs to monday

123 fri to mon

Surf / wind reports look promising?


sorry, couldn't resist. 


What I should have asked is: any idea of jetty sites that are more tent friendly than others WRT wind? 

Surf / wind reports look promising?


sorry, couldn't resist. 


What I should have asked is: any idea of jetty sites that are more tent friendly than others WRT wind?

Not really, the main issue for tents is the wind changes direction so much that you really can't find a non windy spot.

outside the jetty camping Ican vouch that site 75 is awesome!  launch right out the back and into the bay.  check out google earth for more...

outside the jetty camping Ican vouch that site 75 is awesome!  launch right out the back and into the bay.  check out google earth for more...

likewise, 46-50 are pretty solid. Not convenient for launching, but pretty sheltered from the wind on most sides; a minivan or larger takes care of most of the remaining exposure.

I have 107 Wednesday through Sunday.

Martin

I'm in for 125 from Fri to Mon

outside the jetty camping Ican vouch that site 75 is awesome!  launch right out the back and into the bay.  check out google earth for more...

As much as I want to be next to the wild boar and paella, the site above is too good to pass up, and that jetty's too windy for my precious beauty sleep, so NewFutureRon and SaraL are in 75 from Friday 'till Monday!  Jerry, thanks for the tip!

Hopefully my lack of wind fortitude doesn't mess things up for taking over the jetty.

Woot!