Hello fellow NorCal Kayak Anglers,

I need assistance. My only nephew and also the first nephew/niece to graduate high school is happening on May 16th and Aunt Brandi plans to be there!  Unfortunately, that means I will not be at GS   The Gyotaku Extravaganza! is an integral part of this event and needs to continue.  Who all might be interested in coordinating it this year?  I have all the stuff to make it happen, will give you all the info about the event, there are dedicated volunteers to assist you and I will be back next year. It is a lot of fun! Please let me know ASAP!

Thank you all for your consideration!!
Brandi
TheGWTC@yahoo.com
707-822-4815
or send me a NCKA PM

Yes, the Gyotaku Extravaganza is happening!  If you haven't participated before and have always wanted to, this is the year to join us!  Here are the details for the 7th Annual Gyotaku Extravaganza.

The event will be held on Saturday May 19th following the GS12 tournament from 2:00pm -4:00pm at the campground – it will be held at the kayak/gear wash station near bathrooms. Additional information of the event not posted here will be announced at the mandatory meeting Friday evening.  This event is open to all ages attending GS12.  Children MUST have parental supervision to participate.  NO exceptions!

This event does not happen successfully without the great help of volunteers. I am hoping those who helped me in past will again this year – and of course I am always looking for additional help! More the merrier! This year, I will need 3-4 non tourney people (those who will not be on the water Saturday) to help me from 1:30 though 4:15ish. Volunteers, please PM me your email address so that I can provide you more volunteer info. Thanks!

The plan is for us be ready for all those interested in fish printing by or just before 2:00pm.  Please allow Team Gyotaku the opportunity to fully set up before you come over.

I will have at least three picnic tables for your fish printing creativity.  Provided will be newsprint, fabric paint (black, white, red, yellow, and blue), brushes, and possibly a limited amount of donated white t-shirts (most are very young kids sizes).  Bringing your own t-shirt(s), paper, table cloth, chef’s apron, whatever material you want to print your fish on is highly encouraged. Sponsor a kid with your registration for $20!  Gimme Shelter Gyotaku shirts can also be purchased at the event for $20 while official GS gyotaku shirt supplies last. Donations to offset the material costs are always appreciated!!  The only thing you need to bring is a fish (we will not be providing fish) and the desire to make a print with it.  Please remember to take your fish with you after printing! 

Once you have finished your fish print/shirt, we can take a photo of you and your print/shirt to share here on NCKA (optional) and hang your print / shirt to dry.

We will have a fish washing station to rinse the paint off your fish too.

Those who wish to sponsor a kid (15 yr or younger) for $20, sponsored kids will receive an official GS Gyotaku shirts logo’d with ‘Gimme Shelter Gyotaku’. We will encourage them to WEAR their freshly fish printed ‘Gimme Shelter Gyotaku’ t-shirt to the potluck a they will have an opportunity to win a prize!  We are changing up the prizes this year Sorry, prior years fish printed shirts, blank non GS Gyotaku or the GS shirts that come with your registrations are not eligible. More information to come!

Let’s get ready to have some fun printing fish!!!!

Questions?! 

Brandi

Hi All,

For those members of the forum who shore pick or dive for abalone, at this RAAC meeting, the recent transect data will be discussed.  Short story, a 'trigger' per the Abalone Report Management Plan (ARMP) was hit requiring the DFG Commission to take some action, 25% TAC reduction minimum. Before there is panic, the fishery will not be closed down, but there will be some sort of reduction made.  The RAAC meeting welcomes the public and is encouraging them to participate at this meeting in person or via phone.  Please feel free to share this information.

Draft MEETING AGENDA
Recreational Abalone Advisory Committee (RAAC)
Saturday, November 5, 2016

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control boardroom, 595 Helman Lane, Cotati, CA.

Conference line: Toll-Free Number (in USA): 888-808-6929
When prompted, enter the Meeting Access Code: 9961539#

Contact Person: Ian Taniguchi, Senior Environmental Scientist, 4665 Lampson Ave. Suite C, Los Alamitos, CA. 90720 Phone: (562) 342-7182 Email: ian.taniguchi@wildlife.ca.gov

Committee Web Page: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Con.../Marine/Invertebrates/RAAC

1. 10:30 – 10:45 Introductions and announcements (Taniguchi)
a. Welcome new RAAC representatives

2. 10:45 – 11:30 CDFW enforcement report 2015-2016 activities (Hendricks)

3. 11:30 – 12:00 Budget 2016/17 and abalone dedicated account update (Taniguchi)

4. 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

5. 13:00 – 14:30 Proposed Emergency Rulemaking for the 2017 red abalone fishery

a. Recent survey results and need for rulemaking
b. Environmental factors causing the concern for action
c. Discussion of rulemaking options (includes public expression on this topic)

6. 14:30 – 14:45 Break

7. 14:45 – 15:00 Other Business

8. 15:00 – 15:15 Public Expression on other agenda items (please limit to 3 minutes per person)

9. 15:15 – 15:30 Wrap up, next meeting and Adjournment

Additional meetings:

Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Tuesday November 15 in Los Alamitos where, like the RAAC, there will be discussions on suggested actions to be taken regarding the recent transect data.
http://www.fgc.ca.gov/meetings/2016/index.aspx
Agenda will be posted about 2 weeks prior to meeting. 
To my knowledge, no video coverage nor phone in opportunities for this meeting.
WestEd Building-Ed Meyers Classroom
4665 Lampson Ave., Ste. A
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Department of Fish and Game Commission (DFGC) Tuesday and Wednesday December 7-8.
Agenda will be posted about 2 weeks prior to meeting.
http://www.fgc.ca.gov/meetings/2016/index.aspx
This is the meeting where the Commissioners will weigh out the recommendations by the RAAC, MRC and the public and take action pursuant to the current ARMP.  Live streamed coverage will be available though if you want to speak, you will need to attend the meeting.
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
3805 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123

Brandi

Yes, we will be fish printing again!  Here are the details for the 4th Annual Gyotaku Extravaganza.

The event will be held on Saturday May 16th following the GS9 tournament from 2:30pm -4:30pm at the campground – it may be the same location as last year at the kayak/gear wash station near bathrooms or we may be setting up behind the stage. Final location and information of the event will be announced at the mandatory meeting Friday evening.  This event is open to all ages attending GS9.  Children MUST have parental supervision to participate.  NO exceptions!

This event does not happen successfully without the great help of volunteers. I am hoping those who helped me last year will again this year – and of course I am always looking for additional help! More the merrier! Volunteers, please PM me your email address so that I can provide you more volunteer info. Thanks!

The plan is for us be ready for all those interested in fish printing by or just before 2:30pm.  Please allow Team Gyotaku the opportunity to fully set up before you come over.

I am hoping to locate a covered tent to protect us and our artwork from the sun and winds (or rain?) as well provide more hanging areas. Does anyone have one or two I can borrow?

I will have at least two to three picnic tables for your fish printing creativity.  Provided will be newsprint, fabric paint (black, white, red, yellow, and blue), brushes, and possibly a limited amount of donated white t-shirts.  Bringing your own t-shirt(s), paper, table cloth, chef’s apron, whatever material you want to print your fish on is highly encouraged.  GS Gyotaku shirts can be purchased at the event for $20. And remember participating fish printing kids get a gyotaku shirt to fish print on for free! In both cases, while t-shirt supplies last. Donations to offset the material costs are always appreciated!!  The only thing you need to bring is a fish (we will not be providing fish) and the desire to make a print with it.  Please remember to take your fish with you after printing! 

Once you have finished your fish print/shirt, we can take a photo of you and your print/shirt to share here on NCKA (optional) and hang your print / shirt to dry.

We will have a fish washing station to rinse the paint off your fish too.

Those who pre-order or purchase official GS Gyotaku shirts logo’d with ‘Gimme Shelter Gyotaku’, if you WEAR your freshly fish printed ‘Gimme Shelter Gyotaku’ t-shirt to the potluck, you have an opportunity to win a prize!  Sorry, prior years printed shirts, blank non GS Gyotaku or the GS9 shirts that come with your registration are not eligible. More information to come!

Let’s get ready to have some fun printing fish!!!!

Questions?

Hi All,

I am not sure if this is the correct category to post, but regulations seems very relevant.

For those who are interested in the upcoming March 19 meeting regarding 2014 Salmon season/possession limits, the location of the meeting has changed.  Here's a link with more info.

http://www.fgc.ca.gov/regulations/2014/27_80ntclocchange.pdf

Looks like there are a few meeting (launching??) at 6am tomorrow out of Trinidad - some doing the long paddle out to halibut grounds, some trolling for salmon and others rockfishing.  I may be there too.

Hi All,

NOAA has just released an educational video targeting recreational fishermen on barotrauma and how to safely recompress sport-caught rockfish. Worth the watch, about 9 1/2 min.



Brandi

I am joining Greg and possibly Sarah & Jeremy for some kayak crabbing at 9am this Saturday (11-10).  Come join us!
Brandi