4th Annual NCKA Half Moon Bay Kayak Co. Fishing Derby -- Sept. 19, 2009

Is this for experienced guys only? Also I am from Santa Cruz, but never fished this area, so Im a bit clueless on where to go??

I believe this derby is for all levels of experience, but you should be familiar with basic safety and self rescue.  They stated: "For our safety, HMB Kayak Co. will have a support boat and the Harbormaster will provide jetski patrols.  All participants will be required to have a VHF radio tuned to Ch. 69."

Yup, got it!

Il have a radio for sure. And a PDF!

I plan on taking a clas too, then getting in and out of the baot when flipped at a local lake....

Sounds like fun. I've never fished this area but there's a first time for everything.

Porky,

I'm in SC also. Lets get a couple trips in before this derby.

-FF

Im interested in this, but I am a total rookie....

Bye then I'll have a few trips down, but still a rookie.

Is this for experienced guys only? Also I am from Santa Cruz, but never fished this area, so Im a bit clueless on where to go??

In 2007, it was only the second time I had been on the Big Blue, at this event.  Try and get up there before hand to do some pre-fishing to learn the area.  I still have no clue myself, but its good advice! 

Alshobie, thanks for the advice..

Fish Flogger, that sounds great!

Im in the process of purchasing my first yak, so i should have something soon...

Just cant decide on which one!!

Yup, got it!

Il have a radio for sure. And a PDF!

I plan on taking a clas too, then getting in and out of the baot when flipped at a local lake....

 GPS and at least a Compass to know which way shore is,  fog can come down so just make sure you in your comfort zone....

 with the amount of people and support, this is a good place to be, but,

 practice for the worse and prepare...   

I am in. Is anyone camping down there?

You can:

-camp at the Princeton Harbor Parking lot BUT NO TENTS ALLOWED - meaning you can park and sleep on / inside your vehicle. (I'll find out what cost is for per night)

or - reserve a camp site at the Half Moon Bay State Beach on Kelly Ave. (less than a 5 mile drive South of Princeton Harbor. (reserve soon or better yet, get some of the NCKA gang together and reserve the group campsite. The group campsite rarely gets used and you'll have a better chance getting the group site over an individual site.

I'll camp on the Princeton Parking lot but I'd rather go with the group campsite at HMB State Beach!

Fee for the parking lot camping is $30.00 per night. The permits can be obtained at the self-pay station located at the launch ramp or at the Harbor Masters office located at the foot of Johnson Pier.

* First come, first serve basis*

I'm putting it on my calendar - got a yak, but still need to get it a bit more rigged, and need a VHF radio.

I just looked at Reserve America for Half Moon Bay state beach and for the night before, it is completely booked - the group campsite as well...

If anyone already has a reservation please PM me if you are willing to share a space for my tent (I don't snore). 

i don't have a Kayak yet but im definitely in by then my ass BETTER have one

I am IN!!!!!!


26 lb Lingding???? Looks like that belly has a couple 3lb. trolling balls in it

Rich

Not 26lbs, 29 lbs.......

Can you say WORMY!!!!!!

Rich

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Count me in. I will probably camping in the parking lot.



Kiel

Now that I have yak, I am ALL IN baby...

I'm in.

right on Chuke! I'm Marking my callender now!

Is this going to be a pot Luck ?