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General => Pay It Forward => Topic started by: bmb on October 13, 2017, 09:01:24 AM

Title: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on October 13, 2017, 09:01:24 AM
Hi All,

I spoke with Native, who said they are willing to kick down a Native Slayer Propel 13 to support our Northern California kayak fishing community through a raffle.  The funds from this raffle will go directly into PIF, who will set aside the funds to help out NCKA members who may have been affected by the devastating Northern California fires recently. I've heard of at least two NCKA members who have lost their houses, and there are surely others out there.

Anyways, let's cut to the chase:
-Prize will be a Native Slayer Propel 13 - color TBD.
-Raffle Tickets are $20 each
-Raffle Ticket sales end on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 6PM
-Raffle drawing will be held the evening of Monday, November 13, 2017
-Drawing will be livestreamed through Facebook on my personal page, time TBA
-Kayak will be delivered to Clavey Paddlesports in Petaluma to be picked up
-100% of raffle proceeds will go to the PIF Fire Victims Fund, to be distributed by the A-Hulls at their discretion for NCKA Fire Victims.

If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please go through the following Paypal link.  Please make sure that you can be reached through the name/email address of the Paypal account that you use.  If it is not your personal Paypal account, please contact BigJim to let him know so we can have the correct name for the raffle. If you would like to purchase tickets through cash or another method, please contact me and I'll see how we can make it work.

In addition, if you know of any NCKA members who may have been affected by the fires and may need help, please contact BigJim or any member of the PIF team.

Please take a moment to thank Native and Clavey Paddlesports on their social media pages if you get a chance.

NCKA Fire Victims Fund (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=SRBBCPFFLKREQ) - Click Here to Purchase

COLOR TBD, Picture Representative Only
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Link to Product Description Native Slayer Propel 13 (https://nativewatercraft.com/product/slayer-propel-13/)

Thanks,
bmb

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: VK on October 13, 2017, 09:31:38 AM
+1 bmb, Native and Clavey
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: Dav3 on October 13, 2017, 10:08:00 AM
Thanks to bmb, Native and Clavey's for contributing your time and effort. Much appreciated =)
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: P-Sherman on October 13, 2017, 10:11:48 AM
Thank you Ben and Clavey's!



Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: wormguy on October 13, 2017, 01:39:42 PM
Nice job guys!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: JamesM on October 13, 2017, 01:44:25 PM
Nice job guys! Just bought 1 through PayPal.
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: HamachiJohn on October 13, 2017, 01:58:26 PM
It's amazing how there are brothers, retailers and manufacturers who step up when there is a need in our community.  Thanks to everyone involved, too many names to mention here (Craig, Jim, and so many others)

Thanks for the raffle to bmb, Clavey and Native!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2017, 07:45:09 AM
This is so cool!!!

 :smt007 :smt007 :smt007

THANK YOU Ben, Native and Clavey for making this happen!!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: Papa Al on October 14, 2017, 12:13:31 PM
Done.

I didn't see a place to put a note on the transaction. Hope it goes to the right place.

Thank you Ben, Native and Clavey.

Al
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2017, 05:01:10 PM
Done.

I didn't see a place to put a note on the transaction. Hope it goes to the right place.

Thank you Ben, Native and Clavey.

Al

We got it Al!

Thank you!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on October 16, 2017, 08:51:42 AM
We're over $2k in raffle tickets sale so far, and still have another 3+ weeks to go. Thanks all for your help!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 16, 2017, 08:57:12 AM
We're over $2k in raffle tickets sale so far, and still have another 3+ weeks to go. Thanks all for your help!

$2880 right now!!

THANK YOU!!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: big bear on October 16, 2017, 11:47:54 AM
Brought one hope I did it right

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 16, 2017, 11:57:33 AM
Brought one hope I did it right

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Wesley?

Yep, got it!

Thank you!

 :smt006

Sincerely

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: phishphood on October 16, 2017, 01:46:26 PM
Jim you guys should be north of 3k now...
- Mitch

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 16, 2017, 01:49:53 PM
Jim you guys should be north of 3k now...
- Mitch

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Yep!!

Thanks dude!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: big bear on October 16, 2017, 05:06:14 PM
Yeah wesley, thanks bigjim

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: wormguy on October 19, 2017, 10:28:45 AM
Bump!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: Sin Coast on October 19, 2017, 11:07:31 AM
We're over $3700 now!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: WillFo on October 19, 2017, 01:20:40 PM
We're over $3700 now!

Well that's terrible news, my chance of winning is down to .54%!  :smt013
So I bought another ticket and I'm up to 1.08%. :smt003
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: yakyakyak on October 19, 2017, 01:46:50 PM
We're over $3700 now!

Well that's terrible news, my chance of winning is down to .54%!  :smt013
So I bought another ticket and I'm up to 1.08%. :-D

Buy more and up you chances!

Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: Sin Coast on October 19, 2017, 02:53:45 PM
We're over $3700 now!

Well that's terrible news, my chance of winning is down to .54%!  :smt013
So I bought another ticket and I'm up to 1.08%. :smt003

Ha! Now that's funny.
Thanks for the laugh. My odds are hovering around 4% right now, but I expect we'll sell a lot more tickets by November 12!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: big bear on October 20, 2017, 07:42:02 AM
We're over $3700 now!

Well that's terrible news, my chance of winning is down to .54%!  :smt013
So I bought another ticket and I'm up to 1.08%. :smt003
I like your thinking, you convinced me to take your odds down a little....
.

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 24, 2017, 11:34:02 AM
Passed the $4,000 mark this morning!!

THANK YOU ALL!!!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: wormguy on October 24, 2017, 01:42:04 PM
Great cause!
Great kayak !
Bunch of great people helping others!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: SlackedTide on October 24, 2017, 04:34:42 PM
Got mines, thanks for the support BigJim, Ben, Claveys, Native. You guys are awesome...
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 25, 2017, 10:20:55 AM
So far we have $4,840 in ticket sales!!

 :smt007 :smt007

THANK YOU all for your support of this raffle and of our PIF efforts!!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on October 31, 2017, 01:56:29 PM
We're at almost $5k now!
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on October 31, 2017, 02:11:05 PM
Just hit the $5,000 mark!!!

 :smt007 :smt007

THANK YOU!!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on November 06, 2017, 10:57:22 AM
$5,500 in ticket sales so far!!!

 :smt007 :smt007

Tickets will be sold until this Sunday 11/12 at 6pm!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on November 13, 2017, 11:34:08 AM
TICKET SALES DONE - CHECK FOR YOUR NAME BELOW TO MAKE SURE we have the RIGHT number of TicKETS for you.

First name and first two initials of last name.  Like if your name is Aaron Coon, then, you would be Aaron Co.  The actual tickets drawn will have the full name of the winner.  Drawing will be livestreamed tonight through my facebook page.

Aaron Co 5
Aaron Ra 1
abel pa 4
Alan La 5
Andrew Mi 1
Anthony An 5
Ariel Pa 2
Ben Fr 1
Blair Te 5
bory ho 1
Brandi Ea 1
Brittany Pu 4
Bryan He 1
Byron Ke 4
Byron Ke 4
Calvin Su 5
Carlos M 1
Chen Mi 1
Chris Ok 5
Christopher Ro 1
corey Li 1
Daniel Ex 1
DANIEL IC 2
Danilo Go 3
Derrick Ro 2
diego me 2
dionell ra 1
Dustin Li 1
eric pa 3
Eric Ro 25
Eric Sa 5
fred le 2
gary na 5
George Ag 2
Glenn Ma 1
Gregory En 1
Guogang Wa 1
Harold Be 1
Henry Re 5
Igor Kl 10
James M 2
jason lo 2
jason ma 1
jay pu 2
Jim Me 1
Jocelyn J 2
John Fo 2
John Ma 1
John Pa 2
John Vo 2
Josie Mu 5
Kathleen Co 2
Kevin Li 2
Kevin Li 2
Kirk Go 5
Law Of 1
Luis Ro 1
mario la 5
mark lo 13
Martiin Be 1
Matthew Br 5
Meng Le 1
michael ki 1
Michael Ma 1
Michael Ya 1
Miguel Fu 3
Mike To 1
Mitchell Ma 7
Naoaki Ik 2
Nicholas St 1
Pat Ku 7
Petty co 5
Phuong La 1
Randy Ra 1
raydon sh 1
Renato Ro 2
Ricardo Lo 3
Richard Ba 1
Rick Du 5
robert BA 2
robert ca 1
Robert Ki 1
Robert Wa 1
Robyn Ne 1
Rod Sm 3
Roger Sh 5
Ryan Ba 5
Samuel Mc 1
Scott Ke 2
shawn br 1
Sia Le 1
thomas he 5
tony ch 1
torn sa 3
Trao Th 1
VICTOR DO 1
Victor Ha 1
Victor Wo 1
wa me 1
Wendi Ye 1
WENDY NE 2
wesley hu 2
Wilfredo Va 15
William Fo 2
William Jo 5
William ON 5
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: snapperhead on November 13, 2017, 11:36:30 AM
Great job, thank you to all who put time and efforts into making tis great raffle happen.
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on November 13, 2017, 11:51:00 AM
$5,960 in ticket sales!!

I have confirmed with Chris Pinkseeker11 that they still have $$ needs so will be sending him a check for $3,000 tomorrow.

Waiting on a response from a text I sent to Victorg to confirm that he needs the other $3,000 and then will send to him as well.

THANK YOU again to bmb and Native and Clavey for making this happen, and to everyone who bought tix!!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: HamachiJohn on November 13, 2017, 11:59:40 AM
Bro, don't see my name there.  Or maybe I am blind... as I do need bi-focals. thx.

Hamachi
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on November 13, 2017, 12:02:08 PM
Bro, don't see my name there.  Or maybe I am blind... as I do need bi-focals. thx.

Hamachi

Law Of 1

 :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on November 13, 2017, 12:04:29 PM
Bro, don't see my name there.  Or maybe I am blind... as I do need bi-focals. thx.

Hamachi

Law Of 1

 :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Ah yes, you're right.  your law office ticket is there.  Also, Petty Construction is there too, think he's an NCKA guy.  everyoen else the first name and last name should work.

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: VK on November 13, 2017, 12:05:43 PM
I think EIBOH might have lost his home too but I dont think anyone has reached out  ?
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on November 13, 2017, 12:06:44 PM
Bro, don't see my name there.  Or maybe I am blind... as I do need bi-focals. thx.

Hamachi

Law Of 1

 :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Ah yes, you're right.  your law office ticket is there.  Also, Petty Construction is there too, think he's an NCKA guy.  everyoen else the first name and last name should work.

I know Petty Construction....diving buddy of mine.  :smt001

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on November 13, 2017, 12:07:34 PM
Bro, don't see my name there.  Or maybe I am blind... as I do need bi-focals. thx.

Hamachi

Law Of 1

 :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Ah yes, you're right.  your law office ticket is there.  Also, Petty Construction is there too, think he's an NCKA guy.  everyoen else the first name and last name should work.

I know Petty Construction....diving buddy of mine.  :smt001

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
then good, not the Petty I was thinking of.
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: bmb on November 13, 2017, 08:02:02 PM
Congrats to Mark Lockaby for winning the raffle! If anyone knows him ask him to get in touch with me to discuss logistics.

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Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: BigJim on November 14, 2017, 09:03:32 AM
Congrats to Mark Lockaby for winning the raffle! If anyone knows him ask him to get in touch with me to discuss logistics.

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AWESOME!!!

Congrats to Mark, and huge thanks to bmb and Native and Clavey and all who bought tickets!!

PIF has mailed a check for $3,000 to Pinseeker11, and zapped $3,000 to Craig Davis/ravensblack to get to Victorg.

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: snapperhead on November 14, 2017, 09:51:59 AM
Such an amazing group we have :smt008
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: Mark L on December 26, 2017, 01:21:17 PM
Update:

Unexpectedly, I was the winner of the kayak raffle. First I would like to thank BigJim, bmb, Native Watercraft, and Clavey's Paddlesports for putting the raffle together. The money we all donated went for a great cause.

If you you read my introduction (Bay Area Forager)that I posted a few weeks prior to my win you would know that I was only thinking about getting a fishing kayak, and had just started gathering information before jumping into the sport. Well, all of a sudden I had been pushed in a good way into the sport.

Originally I was considering a lighter kayak because of my limited storage options. Based on feedback from this group I was seriously thinking about the Caribbean 14 as one that would fit my plan for primary use in the SF Bay and ocean.

I agonized a lot thinking about whether I should just sell the Slayer 13 and get the Caribbean, or keep the Slayer. I preferred the Slayer but was worried about the additional weight. So over the next few weeks I watched every video I could find on how to store it, and loading kayaks onto cars. I decided that I would be able to keep the Slayer based on what I had watched.

For storage I decided on the Harken hoist system so that I could lift the kayak up to the ceiling in my garage. I had to get it installed with only the Slayer dementions to go by, but it worked perfectly when I finally put it to the test.

Next was how to transport it on my car, a Nissan Leaf. The roofline is pretty low so I decided on a Yakima rack with a kayak sideloader. With this system I am able to get the kayak on and off by myself. The only drawback is that the Nissan Leaf is very aerodynamic and having the kayak on top caused my mileage to plummet.

Before taking it on the water I have signed up for sea kayaking classes 1 & 2 on consecutive weekends in January. I spent my teenage years in canoes so I do have some small boat experience already.

I have been putting together all of the stuff I will need to go out for the first time. So far I have: radio, drysuit, weeleez, pfd, which I purchased new or from craigslist. My free kayak is costing a bunch.

When I went last Friday to pick it up at Clavey's Paddle Sports the first order of business was to affix NCKA stickers to the kayak.

Following are a few pictures:
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: DrHabanero on December 26, 2017, 02:43:53 PM
Awesome , can't wait to see some fresh blood on the deck!


The only drawback is that the Nissan Leaf is very aerodynamic and having the kayak on top caused my mileage to plummet.

Does this mean your MPG went from 48 MPG to 42 MPG  :smt044
Title: Re: NATIVE SLAYER PROPEL 13 Raffle - Native/Clavey for PIF Fire Victims Fundraiser
Post by: Mark L on December 26, 2017, 03:05:58 PM
Awesome , can't wait to see some fresh blood on the deck!


The only drawback is that the Nissan Leaf is very aerodynamic and having the kayak on top caused my mileage to plummet.

Does this mean your MPG went from 48 MPG to 42 MPG  :smt044

The Leaf is rated at 124mpg city and 101mpg hwy. But it is electric and the battery is only equal to about 3/4 of a gallon of gas. So my usual range of 75 hwy miles dropped to about 55 miles. I have had it for a little over 6 years and it is a perfect commuter car and good for the bay area. But without fast chargers along the coast places like Timber Cove are out of range. There is a charger at Doran Beach so I am planning on attending Crabfest next month.

Mark