2012 Bay Area Paddlefest April 21-22, 2012

http://thebayareapaddlefest.org/

"Welcome to the 2012 Bay Area Paddlefest! Come paddle a range of the newest stand up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes from leading paddlesports manufacturers. Try out the latest gear, take a class, meet other Bay Area paddlers and have your questions answered by the pros. Bring the whole family and stay for the day - there's something for everyone!"

They gave free hot dogs and sodas last year.

Same weekend as BSS? Damn, looks like i'll miss this again this year 

How does ChuckE on a SUP relate to the Bay Area Paddlefest? 
They've done/do a terrible job of advertising this event to the non-paddling community.....and then they use a picture of a TrueLifeFishCatcher on a SUP for this year = I LOVE IT!!

Congrats to Chuck!! he is the nicest guy there every year!

I hate to say it, but I was rather disappointed with the Paddlefest last year.  It is but a shell of it's former self.  I think the only fishing kayaks shown were Hobie and Santa Cruz.  Honestly, if you're out to try some kayaks or gear,  you'll have a better experience as the Berry Slam just walking around and asking fellow NCKA'ers.

-Alen

I am hoping to see the RTM line and the Ocean Kayak Ultra series.  PolePole is correct that last year there was a poor selection of fishing yaks.

Had a blast when ChuckE took me for a test drive on the tandem AI last year.  I remember the conditions were extremely windy.  I test paddled a bunch of models and the Tarpon 16 stood out best under those conditions.

Any of the Ocean Kayak Pro Staff know if the Ultra Series will be available for demos?

Saw this deal on half off tickets for Bay Area Paddlefest: It includes the classes.

http://www.zozi.com/experiences/entry-for-two-to-the-bay-area-paddle-fest/active/chill/learn/2437

Any of the Ocean Kayak Pro Staff know if the Ultra Series will be available for demos?

Eric / Yakhopper has one. I'm sure he'll have it with him on the next event. Monterey Bay Kayak also has one in their demo fleet.

Hey guys. I will be at Bay Area Paddlefest this weekend with the full line of Jackson Fishing Kayaks including e new Big Tuna! We will also have the Rtm Abaco, and K Largo on the beach for everyone to paddle. Hopefully a few of you guys can make it it. I know a lot of people have been wanting to paddle the Abaco, so here would be a good chance.

How much the Big Tuna starting at? I love that one. Have fun and maybe I can check it out sometime.
Later
Jimbo

How much the Big Tuna starting at? I love that one. Have fun and maybe I can check it out sometime.
Later
Jimbo

The Big Tuna is starting at $1499. and $1699. Here are some pictures of the Production unit.

http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/2012/04/12/big-tuna-photo-fest/

Anybody have discount tickets on the one day demo only?

I'll be working at the Hobie area on Sunday.  We should have the whole line including the Hobie Adventure Island and the Tandem Island.  I hope it's windy.

Anybody else going to the Paddlefest beside me and Paddleboy?

Please stop by and visit.

Too bad the weekend coincides with our AOTY Awards Event on Saturday and Berryessa Salmon Slam on Sunday.

I'll probably be there Sunday.

They really outta put a few fliers up, or something, (at Quarry, or nearby downtown Niles, at least).  I live two miles away and had no idea til Chuck mentioned it yesterday.

I'll be working at the Hobie area on Sunday.  We should have the whole line including the Hobie Adventure Island and the Tandem Island.  I hope it's windy.

Anybody else going to the Paddlefest beside me and Paddleboy?

Please stop by and visit.

Too bad the weekend coincides with our AOTY Awards Event on Saturday and Berryessa Salmon Slam on Sunday.

I will be there on Saturday with The Headwaters Kayak Shop and leaving that afternoon to Lake Berryesssa.