Welcome to Crabfest 2019. This will be the 8th year of Crabfest at Doran Beach. Since day one this event has been a family friendly event. This years registration will be $20 ($5 from every registration will be going to the Freitas Family who lost their home in the recent fires). The raffle proceeds will be split between the Freitas Family and Diabetes Youth Families. Please reach out to me if you have any kayak or fishing related companies who would like to donate to the raffle.

 



Date:       January 26, 2019
Location:  Doran Beach, Bodega Bay, CA
               Jetty day use area

Camping information can be found at: http://sonomacountycamping.org/reservation/camping/Index.asp
The Jetty Campground is currently booked with limited first come first serve space available.

 
Main Sponsors:
Bonafide Kayaks
Headwaters Kayak Shop
YakAttack
Kayak Fish Sonoma
Wilderness Systems
Kala Brand Music
Dakota Lithium
Hoo-Rag
Delta Dummies

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

7:20 am (Sunrise)  - Check In Begins, must check in to get a wristband. Only for those that registered.
7:30 am-  Derby Begins
12:30pm- "Weigh-in" deadline
1:00pm-   Potluck lunch
1:30pm-   Awards Ceremony and Raffle
                (all proceeds from the raffle will be split between the Freitas Family and DYF.org)
2:30pm- Clean up


Crab Category:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place for biggest Dungeness Crab (width)
Prize for biggest Rock Crab (width)

Perch Category:
Biggest Perch From a Kayak (Length)
Jr Biggest Perch, Kayak or Shore (Length) *17 and under

Rules:

Crabbing:
1) Maximum 4 Traps/Rings per person.
2) No overnight soaks.
3) Kayaks only. No Motors or Sails Allowed.
4)Must follow all DFG rules and regulations.


Perch:
1) Fish must be caught the day of the event, check in time same as Crab Category
2)Must follow all DFG rules and regulations.
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. All fish photos must be presented for weigh-in at the official measuring station by 12:30 pm on event day.
4) All perch species and only perch species are eligible for the Derby.
5) 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.[/size]

I am selling my 2016 Hobie Outback. It has been used in both salt and fresh water.

Comes with:
(2) GT90 gear tracks with backing plates.
(1) square hatch and bucket (not installed)
Turbo Fins
Sailing Rudder
Hobie Paddle.


Asking $1750 with Lowrance hook 4 fish finder. Wiring already installed.

Let me know if you have any questions. I am located in Fairfield. I can take more pics if you need them.

Level Six has a great deal on their 2017 Drysuit, but it only comes in a small. Here is the link https://www.levelsix.com/collections/drysuits/products/triton-3-ply-drysuit?variant=388200302

Crabfest 2019 will be taking place on 01/26/19.

If you reserve a campsite it is best to book 1/25, checking out on 1/27. That way you don't have to check out during the event.

Here is the link to book a site: http://sonomacountycamping.org/Index.asp

Feel free to post what site you will be at.

vwool- site 104

Selling a brand new Thule T2 bike rack. Made for a hitch and can carry 2 bikes with option to add another extension for 2 more bikes. We bought this and never took it out of the box. Dust is included...

Brand new they sell for $429 asking $300.

Info from the Thule Site: https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/hitch-bike-racks/thule-t2-classic-_-1689772

Crabfest has been free since day one, but I have been thinking of charging a fee in order to secure/purchase prizes for the raffle and cover any fees. The raffle proceeds are bennefiting www.dyf.org

 Let me know your thoughts, I am ok if you would rather keep it free, but please be honest.

Please answer using the poll.

Victor.