September 20th- Kayak Connection Fishing Derby!!

I've got a boneheaded question I know - but where will most people be parking for this event?  Also, is parking in short supply or should it not be an issue at 5:30 AM.

Thanks for the help - I spend very little time in SC and have never fished the area.  That said, I'm totally looking forward to this event.

Michael

There should be sufficient parking in the lot attached to the boat launch.  The only thing is the office might not be open at 5AM, like they weren't last year.  Typically you go buy an all day parking pass from the Harbormaster, and with the peak of the season over, there's no telling when they'll open. 

Can someone call/confirm what time we can begin obtaining day parking passes?

Thanks Martin for the info, will you be there?  If so, want to carpool?  If not, at the very least I can pick up your wheels for exchange, there has been some discussion here.

Michael

Hopefully A three pound rock cod wont win it!!!

definitely, am aiming at 3.1 pounds this time

going for the fleet!

you can pay to park in the lot, or park on the street if the weekend permit rules are done for the summer....

Best bet is to call kayak conetin for specifics.  Also, I believe Bayside marine has parking permits, in fact I'l call them and ask them to stock up.  Bayside is at the Hrbor, about 1/8 mile north of the launch ramp.  Best place for last minute gear and bait purchases.

Allen

Hi Allen:

          I would like to Launch at the West Harbor next to the Coast Guard and paddle to the Ramp, O.K.?
                                                                              Ernie

Also, I believe Bayside marine has parking permits, in fact I'l call them and ask them to stock up.  Bayside is at the Hrbor, about 1/8 mile north of the launch ramp.  Best place for last minute gear and bait purchases.

Allen

www.baysidemarinesc.com

Hi Yakers:

      Worst case if you can't pick up a day pass at Bayside, I have put the Daly parking fee of $5.00 in a S.C. Harbor Envlope with a note and, put it in their mail box.. I also posted a note on my windshield that I payed at the office.
                                                                                Sea-ya
                                                                                Ernie
                                                                       
                                                           
                                                                                 

Hi Yakers:

      Worst case if you can't pick up a day pass at Bayside, I have put the Daly parking fee of $5.00 in a S.C. Harbor Envlope with a note and, put it in their mail box.. I also posted a note on my windshield that I payed at the office.
                                                                                Sea-ya
                                                                                Ernie
                                                                      
                                                          
                                                                                

yup that will work!

Ernie:  Mark says everyone has to launch from the launch ramp. i'm sure it's OK to launch from the WS, and paddle over before 7am to the launch ramp to join in the "official" start.

Haha I'm so glad I called you today Allen!! I haven't been checking the board as much as I usually do and I had totally missed this thread. I'll be there with bells on. Good luck to everybody.

-FF

Thanks Martin for the info, will you be there?  If so, want to carpool?  If not, at the very least I can pick up your wheels for exchange, there has been some discussion here.

Michael

Let's save some liquid dinos and carpool. thx for suggesting

I will not be able to make it. I'm a groomsman in my friend's wedding Sat afternoon...and for some reason....my wife thinks it is a bad idea to do both in 1 day. Sheesh....women!? Hahahahaha!
Good luck to all the NCKAers competing.

I will not be able to make it. I'm a groomsman in my friend's wedding Sat afternoon...and for some reason....my wife thinks it is a bad idea to do both in 1 day. Sheesh....women!? Hahahahaha!
Good luck to all the NCKAers competing.

Dang I was hoping to see you PK. I guess this just increases my chances and I should count my lucky stars

-FF

Hi Allen:

        I'll be there at 4:00 Am at the West Harbor for some
early Morning Joe, Breakfast and some Tackle tying.
                                                                Sea-ya
                                                                Ernie

Hi Yakers:

 Here is a link to a Map of the West Harbor. I'll be at Map flag 1,
down the road across from the Coast Guard.
                                                            Ernie
                                               


http://www.santacruzharbor.org/maps/bus_map.html

Thanks Martin for the info, will you be there?  If so, want to carpool?  If not, at the very least I can pick up your wheels for exchange, there has been some discussion here.

Michael

Let's save some liquid dinos and carpool. thx for suggesting

I PMed you.

Michael