Crabfest January 27, 2013 (Waiver page 1)

At least it will not be raining.

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USCA0112

What worries me most about the weather, is everything is comming from different directions, multi-swell and wind.  Sounds like washing machine conditions.  If the conditions are too rough on the ocean side, you can always go for rock crab on the inside of the harbor.  I found some really nice ones there last year.

PZZ540-242330-
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
838 AM PST THU JAN 24 2013

TODAY
E WINDS 5 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 8 TO
10 FT AT 16 SECONDS. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.

TONIGHT
N WINDS 5 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 7 TO
9 FT AT 14 SECONDS.

FRI
NW WINDS 5 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 6 TO 7 FT
AT 14 SECONDS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.

FRI NIGHT
NW WINDS 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT. W SWELL 7 TO
8 FT AT 13 SECONDS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

SAT
NW WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. W SWELL 9 TO
12 FT AT 13 SECONDS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS...THEN CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.

SUN
NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FT. W SWELL 9 TO
12 FT. CHANCE OF SHOWERS...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

Gonna be like riding a roller coaster without the hold down bar Strip that yak and plan on being WET!!! Gonna be some film worthy landings 

If its coming from the NW it wont have as much time to build inside the Jetty. I would rather have that then windwaves pounding the beaches every three seconds with a South west. Should form up the surf, but at 13 second intervals at least it will be "predictable". We will have a stong Ebb coming out the mouth of the Jetty through the afternoon. So we will want to keep the newbies well inside the Jetty. Should be fun! 

Unfortunatley,
With the predicted High swell, wind and poss. rain, combined with a 4+ hour drive each way, two newbie's in tow, and only one day to achieve it all .... I will not be attending Crabfest. 
Please be carefull out there and take lots of pic's
Good Luck out there

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

I've never been on the ocean, even in a bay, but I do have a Hobie Pro Angler and have fished out of it multiple times on high mountain and wind whipped lakes w/20+mph winds.  I have a dry suit and PFD and a spare paddle.  I'll be paying close attention to what experienced members tell me is not safe to attempt. 

There's always the pot luck AND some Uke music! 

There's always the pot luck AND some Uke music!

For me thats the main event

If you go and decide not to go out on the water you will still receive a ticket for the raffle. We won't really know what it looks like out there until the day of the event.

VWool; Does every attendee get a raffle ticket?  Asking because DW doesn't fish, but will be there, and didn't know if you want everyone to register or just those who are in active pursuit of crabs.   

Will you have the shirts there to give out for those that ordered?

VWool; Does every attendee get a raffle ticket?  Asking because DW doesn't fish, but will be there, and didn't know if you want everyone to register or just those who are in active pursuit of crabs.

Just those who plan on participating in the tournament, but if you decide not to go out on the water you will still get a raffle ticket if you register in the morning.

Will you have the shirts there to give out for those that ordered?

Yes shirts will be available for those that purchased. We will also have some extras available for purchase.

Yes shirts will be available for those that purchased. We will also have some extras available for purchase.

Any XXls? And if so, how much?

Yes shirts will be available for those that purchased. We will also have some extras available for purchase.

Any XXls? And if so, how much?

I don't know exactly whats available as extra at the moment. Shirts are $15 and Hoodies are $45. Check in with me on Sunday morning to see what is available.

Skipro3. Don't worrie the pro angler is a machine. Jus make sure your legs are rested. I love mine and it is a great crab boat.

Yes shirts will be available for those that purchased. We will also have some extras available for purchase.

Any XXls? And if so, how much?

I don't know exactly whats available as extra at the moment. Shirts are $15 and Hoodies are $45. Check in with me on Sunday morning to see what is available.

WE do have XXL's but not sure how many extra if any.