Yakhopper Series - ARW Event

Rigged, ready, itchin, and having withdrawls already for this one! This year, Ill make sure christina has her own net for no near YAK losses and im makin sure I use mono and not braid and set the drags on the light side!

I like the idea of letting seniors or disabled use small motors. It keeps it inclusive. That way old guys like Craig have a chance.

Do you consider a Hobie AI a tri maran, sailboat or kayak?

Not trying to make waves. I just think it's a valid question thats going to play out relating to many kayak tourneys.

Yeah all old guys should be forced to fish a min. Of 4 wait 5 miles from the launch and anyone whos screen name starts with B gets a 3 hr. Head start.

Looking forward to this event! I am just waitng for May to end.

I like the idea of letting seniors or disabled use small motors. It keeps it inclusive. That way old guys like Craig have a chance.

Do you consider a Hobie AI a tri maran, sailboat or kayak?

Not trying to make waves. I just think it's a valid question thats going to play out relating to many kayak tourneys.

I'll get you, you dastardly villianous oaktown homeboy.

The old dude won 3rd place with the electric motor Eric

"Do you consider a Hobie AI a tri maran, sailboat or kayak?"

Looks like a Kayak to me (even Hobie lists it under their Kayaks)
The spirit of these events is to encourage new anglers to join the fun.
As long as it is a Kayak I will encourage it. 

"The old dude won 3rd place with the electric motor Eric"

Must have been 2 electric yaks out there - The one I knew of was a friend of mine from Fresno (never cought a fish)
Third place went to Bob Shaver (also from Fresno) who was paddling a Native (non motorized).


See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper

My mistake Eric. Thanks for clarifying that. I thought that was the same guy. Old Guys rule  I have to go to  a wedding of a niece in Texas the same day. Bummed out. Have fun all.

My mistake too. PM sent. jim

Are you allowing sail boats to enter this event?

Good question Sharky. 
Last year an electric motor powered kayak was allowed to compete.....knocking me out of third place in the process. 
If electric motors and sails are to be allowed I would like to know in advance so I will have time to pick up my motor & sail. 

I wont be there to bust your sac so dont worry.

 Cool!!! I'll be sure to bring my motorized yakasauras (no really!!!)

So a kayak power-assisted by a sail is okay to use for this event?

Sail or Electric = Yes
But not an outboard
That would make it a P.B.
(and they have enough events to fight at)

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper

I like the idea of letting seniors or disabled use small motors. It keeps it inclusive. That way old guys like Craig have a chance

LOL