1/29/2012 Crabfest at Doran (Report & pics)

Crabfest was fun. Is this the first event with fishing and touring kayakers together? Cool, met some nice people who go kayaking without a rod?????
Thanks Victor, can't wait till next year.

I don't know about past events with NCKA, but I know thats what made this event great there were all types of kayakers out there crabbing.

Well that was a fun weekend. It's been a while since I've had a NCKA fix, and it sure was great to see my yakin' brothers and sisters again. Vic and your wife deserve a big thanks for all your efforts. Also to all the sponsors. Spikes' boats are very inovative. Almost makes me want to "paddle" a kayak again... Event went off with out a hitch. Bringing in the winning crab was a surprise. I knew it was a good one, but thought for sure someone would bring in a bigger one. When I brought em in Vic told me you can only win one prize. Pretty sure my second biggest one would have placed second also... After a few folks came up to me and asked if I won before the announcement, it started to sink in I might just win it... Enjoyed whipping up some wild boar stirfry and sauted wild chanterelle mushrooms I picked a couple days prior. They were gone!! before I got over to sample a few  the ultimate compliment! Managed to scrape out a few flecks off the side of the bowl.... Really impressed with the great turnout, and the food spread. Coolest thing about these gatherings is how the feast always come together. Just brings everyone closer. I always enjoy making something on the spot. Till the next gathering...

Crabfest was fun. Is this the first event with fishing and touring kayakers together? Cool, met some nice people who go kayaking without a rod?????
Thanks Victor, can't wait till next year.

I don't know about past events with NCKA, but I know thats what made this event great there were all types of kayakers out there crabbing.

Well.... there was the NCKA Sharkfest Derby in conjunction with 2006 Bay Area Paddlefest.  The derby was helluva lot of fun, however, Paddlefest folks didn't allow us to have a potluck.  If they only knew what they missed!!!

2006 NCKA Shark Derby @ The Bay Area Paddlefest (Report and pics)
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,5736.msg47203.html#msg47203

I think it's just about all been said except that I have as much fun doing this as the day I started fishing a kayak.  Maybe more.  It was great hooking up with many folks for the first time and others I haven't seen in several years.  With so many weekend campers, kitchens and guests (Fish Hunters), I really got the festival feel.  Unfortunately, I missed a few camps.

Dan from Headwaters in Lodi is unique among kayak dealers. His base of knowledge and addiction to being OTW is a major plus for his customers and the way his whole family lives the paddling lifestyle is pretty cool!  The Woolworth's ROCKED and produced a gem of an event that made it fun and easy for everyone and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Crabfestivities, thanks Victor (Vector).  Congrats to Jonesz on a great win too, what a class guy!  Lastly, thanks to everyone who attended and who make the Nor Cal community of kayak anglers so special.
Looking forward to next time.

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What a perfect weekend.  My kids had two days of beach and sand play in Bodega, in January.  Thanks Victor for the work of setting this up.  It was a treat for my family in every way. 

Nate

Great day! Congrats to the winners and many thanks to all who helped.  The food was unreal and plentiful. We found a glove on a sand dune behind the red truck/camper with the Marine Corps flag.  "Hot Shot" black, right hand.  Let us know and we can send photo if needed. We'll mail to whomever......tankity tank (aka, Loren) in Napa.

Had an awesome time this weekend. My first NCKA event of many I'm sure. It was great to pull into camp on Friday night at be greeted by the Loose Screws with Margarita and hot dogs in hand. Thanks so much for welcoming me and my gang of sea kayaks into the fold. Everyone had a great time. I have a few hundred picture I need to go through so I will post them up on another site and share the link later. Also I have a few hours of Footage. Victor and I will be getting together and putting a video together soon. Thanks again and I can't wait for the next one.

A special thanks to Mr. & Mrs Vwool, their friend who helped them out (forgot her name), and to Paddleboy and his crew for bring the boats and supporting the event.  Food was great.  Some of those rocks crabbs were intimidators, you could of put a few chains around the winner and called him the Mr. T of the crab world!

More Pics

A Picture of the day use are taken by Kathi Morrison

Some more great photos by Kathi Morrison:

Here are all my photos from the trip. If you know anyone in the photos that is on facebook please tag them so they can see them. Awesome weekend guys! Hope you enjoy the shots.

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Thanks, the one with me and my daughter watching Victor measure my second place crab is great


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I didn't crab just came to hang for awhile and everything was Awesome Weather (Juneuary) People,Dogs and The Food never ceases to amaze.