2nd Annual Halfmoon Bay Derby coming in July

Count me in for this. I've always wanted to fish HMB.

I'm in, but would love to know the date as soon as possible. I have zero saltwater fishing experience, so need a few pratice runs for something other than Bass and Trout.

Is there camping in the area, or do we need to find a hotel?

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Half Moon Bay State Beach (650) 726-8820

- for those who want to be closer to the epic Linda Mar Salmon season
- HMB kayak crabbing / poke poling / rock fish opener
- surfer dudes

Ocean front camp sites / bathrooms and plenty of parking. Only 52 campsites (call for reservation). Walking distance golf range. Safeway, gas station, HMB Main Street and restaurants all within a mile!
Unfortunately, the beach kayak launch is TOUGH - BIIIG SURF!

camp site # 36,37,38,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,19,17, and 16 are the best - closer to the shoreline! I believe dogs are allowed as well.

The site is located a couple of blocks South of HWY 92 - off HWY 1.
 
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Well, I guess I better get some practice paddling through surf.

Vince, HMB is a easy launch from the harbor, no surf at all.

This is a great event for all you guys that want to give the ocean a try. Lots of experienced people and a rescue boat on call from HMB kayak company.

Vince, HMB is a easy launch from the harbor, no surf at all.

This is a great event for all you guys that want to give the ocean a try. Lots of experienced people and a rescue boat on call from HMB kayak company.

Sounds good, count me and another friend in. BTW, thanks for the kayak 101 on saturday Bill, it helped out a lot!

Can't wati!!  This time I will not eat Burger king two nights before.      First fast food in about 2 1/2 years.  Yuck.....!

Vince, by the time July roles around even if there was a surf launch you will be well seasoned.  Especially after Coach Selli gets done training you!!

So, does everyone that paid for the OP tourney get free entrance to the HMB tourney?

Vince, by the time July roles around even if there was a surf launch you will be well seasoned.  Especially after Coach Selli gets done training you!!

shoot!

Sorry Rockhopper but no. If we have a raffle I would consider giving the OP entrants an extra ticket.

Has the actual date been set yet?

If not, and we have a choice,  I'd like to cast my vote for a Saturday rather than Sunday event.


Randy

Saturday is always an ideal fishing day - Sunday fishing is like picking off the left overs from Saturday

July 16, 2006
NCKA Halfmoon Bay Kayak Fishing Derby
Pillar Point Harbor, Halfmoon Bay, CA
Organizer: NorCal Kayak Anglers
Sponsors: California Canoe & Kayak, Hobie
Targetted Fish: Rockfish, Lingcod, Salmon, Halibut

July 16th is a Sunday. One thing to remember is with sponsors we are somewhat at the whim of there schedules. Sponsors bring great prizes so it is a bit of a trade-off. HMB will still be good though, it is only a few weeks after the opener.

Saturday is always an ideal fishing day - Sunday fishing is like picking off the left overs from Saturday

Not always true.... according to Jason, Sunday at Oyster Point was better.....

Yesterday the water @ OP was as flat and blue and as calm as I had every seen it.  No wind either. What a difference one day makes.  It looked like lake Mendo.
Jason

Anyways, July 16th is the date that Kenny Howell (California Canoe & Kayak's Program Director) and I selected.  The date is also being published in the July issue of Paddler Magazine.  I plan to meet with Kenny at CCK's HMB facility next week.  If the date changes, I'll let you guys know... but I doubt it.

Count me in!