2014 Pay It Forward Paddle (New Prizes added!!)

I have had some unexpected events take place with my ability to invite folks to camp out for the weekend.
I do not want to discuss the reason on the internet in an open thread but if folks want to knwo,and we do end up at the event this year,I will give a brief description as due to the three folks I had to reply to p.m's to my offer and let them know at this time I cant swing the campiing....

not a big deal but a stresser as far as telling folks come one come all then having property issues about something else come up....
that said I do want to apologize for any misleading invites...or for folks having to change plans...15 or so days to go--- I had to make a call now based on my current take on my deal...later or next year or other events should be fine ...but this one I have to back out\Sorry
Craig

original post :
we got a tiny cottage off carmel valley ,but ,we have Tons of open space around the place with flat mowed areas if folks wanted to park an r.v or tents....p.m if you need a place the day of or night before ect...10-15 minutes from mbk

room for 3-5 tents and a few r.v's...not sure how many folks attend...oh and there is a shower and kayak washing areas too...fillet station

Working on other options... Sounded like a fun time

Thrilled to find out about this event was out of town elk hunting year.
Nice to have one in my my back yard. Lived in PG or CV my whole life.
They're is one more camping spot in Carmel Valley"saddle mt. Camp grounds off of Shulte rd small but has a few tent and small trailers about twenty minutes from MBK looking foward.
Bowmen

They're is one more camping spot in Carmel Valley"saddle mt. Camp grounds off of Shulte rd small but has a few tent and small trailers about twenty minutes from MBK looking foward.
Bowmen

Didn't know about that campground. Thanks for the tip. We might use it in the future.

Checked availability online and they have a four night min during concours weekend. Still looking for a place to stay or we might make it a long one day trip.

Al

We stayed at the fairgrounds a few years ago. Worked well enough for us considering it was a parking lot.

Manresa has 2 walk in spots open Friday and Saturday.

I'm will try to get a campsite on Friday morning for the homies...like every other PIF or MBK tourney. And I'll try to get multiple campsites but it m/b tough with the Concors in town.

Laguna Seca is also an alternative to camping. I will try and get A couple of sites at Veterans as well. See you soon!

Laguna Seca is also an alternative to camping. I will try and get A couple of sites at Veterans as well. See you soon!

I got some dough to reimburse whoever gets a site or two.   

Several updates!!

Picked up the Prize Yak on Saturday from Dave Grigsby at Kayak Connection in Moss Landing!!

Beautiful off-white in the sunlight, and glows as soon as it gets dark!!

 

Comes with all standard Cuda14 accessories: Elite Seat (HiLo), mesh storage bag on back of seat, 2 RAM rocket launcher rod holders behind seat, 1 RAM rod holder for upfront, 1 RAM screw in ball to go in various inserts around boat, stand-assist strap, Go-Pro mount up front, JK Nalgene bottle, JK sticker, red JK flag for stern to use while driving.

Pics attached!!

THANK YOU Jackson Kayak!!!

New prizes donated from Nelson Kwok, TW, Trianglelaguna and LilRiverMan!!

Nelson will be donating a G. Loomis Pelagic Rod!

TW will be donating a 55 gallon Smoker/BBQ!

Trianglelaguna will be donating a Lamiglas rod!

LilRiverman will be donating a 2 ft cedar wood carving of a whale by artist Richard Vest!

http://www.risingtidesculpture.com/portfolio_11_1.html

THANK YOU fellas!!!!

 



Here is a list of prizes so far (and names of who will be bringing them)

1. Jackson Kayak Cuda14 Kayak (BigJim)
2. AquaBound Manta Ray Hybrid Paddle (BigJim)
3. 2 NCKA HawgTroughs (HereFishyFishy)
4. Hand made Sculptures (Guitarzan)
5. Crab Traps (Sctrace)
6. Something Wooden   (FishingForThe Cure)
7. Lowrance FF (Wingshooter)
8. Quantum cabo pts conventional rod 7' medium action (Dune12)
9. NeverSummer SnowBoard and bag (TheDudeAbides, paid forward from 2013 PIF!)
10. Skate stuff and schwag from NHS (FishFlogger)
11. Custom built spiral wrapped Kokanee/trout dowwnrigger rod (Goz)
12. Okuma Avenger bait runner reel (FISHSHADOW)
13. Large Ego2 Slider net (bmb)
14. GoBroGrip (BigJim)
15. Beuchat Mundial backpack (Mikemcg)
16. Fishing goodies (Yakhopper)
17. Surprise goodies (SisterMooch)
18. MTI Dio Fishing PFD (gatorgrigs/Kayak Connection)
19. 2 fishing trips on TigerFish SportFishing (Old#7)
20. G. Loomis Pelagic Rod (Nelson Kwok)
21. 55 gallon Smoker/BBQ (TW)
22. Lamiglas rod (Trianglelaguna)
23. Wood Whale carving (LilRiverMan)
24. Framed SF skyline art by Rachel, Joel's sister (Dr. Habanero, paid forward from 2013 PIF!)

I have this list posted on page 1 of this thread as well.

Please let me know if you have anything you can bring as a prize!!

    
     
Sincerely,

Jim

OMG!!!!! Its beautiful!!!! .. I cant wait to see it glow under my first night dive!!!!!

 

Here is a great map that AlsHobie made of the paddle course!!

I have also posted it on the first page of this thread.

Thanks Al!!

 

Any questions just let us know!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

FYI for the group, I transferred $346 recently from PayPal to checking for Porky's daughter Hailey.

This is $ that came from AOTY/DOTY reg. fees, and from some PIF ticket sales and Softtub ticket sales.

Every little bit helps so THANK YOU all!!!

Current balance in account is $1,494.16.

I will be leaving $1,300 in the Paypal account. This is $ that came from AOTY/DOTY reg fees and is earmarked for prize plaques.

Anything above $1,300 will be transferred out of PayPal and given to Brent to help with Hailey's medical bills etc.

So far the NCKA community has given Hailey a check for $4,165 (AOTY/DOTY reg fees and PIF donations), $805 in cash (GS8 Silent Auction) another transfer of $627 (AOTY/DOTY reg fees and PIF donations), $590 from Sledge in SoftTub ticket sales, and this most recent transfer of $346 for a total of $6,533.

Here is a list of SofttubTicket sales made via PayPal:

Micheal Jundt $20 (1 ticket)
Derick Roberts $40 (2 tickets)
Eric Roberts $100 (5 tickets)

Here is a list of PIF Ticket sales made via PayPal:
Aaron J Peters of spearingforum.com $40 (2 tickets)
Rick Duenas $40 (2 tickets)
Derrick Roberts $140 (5 tickets for him, and 2 tickets gifted to Porky)
Jason Blalock $20 (1 ticket)

I also have a $20 bill in my wallet for 1 PIF ticket for my friend Terry McFall.

So $260 so far in pre-event PIF ticket sales. 

The $6,533 that has already been given to the Pass family combined with $194 still in PayPal and $20 in cash that I have in my wallet gives us a total of $6,747 raised so far!!

If you think I am missing anything, or have any questions at all please just let me know, and THANK YOU once again....

 

Sincerely,

Jim


ps....I also want to acknowledge and say THANK YOU to PolePole for allowing AOTY/DOTY fees to be used for PIF this year...THANK YOU!! 

Another prize!

Vwool reached out to Bending Branches and they donated 4 shirts and 2 bilge sponges!

Thank you vwool and Bending Branches!!!

 

Here is a list of prizes so far (and names of who will be bringing them)

1. Jackson Kayak Cuda14 Kayak (BigJim)
2. AquaBound Manta Ray Hybrid Paddle (BigJim)
3. 2 NCKA HawgTroughs (HereFishyFishy)
4. Hand made Sculptures (Guitarzan)
5. Crab Traps (Sctrace)
6. Something Wooden   (FishingForThe Cure)
7. Lowrance FF (Wingshooter)
8. Quantum cabo pts conventional rod 7' medium action (Dune12)
9. NeverSummer SnowBoard and bag (TheDudeAbides, paid forward from 2013 PIF!)
10. Skate stuff and schwag from NHS (FishFlogger)
11. Custom built spiral wrapped Kokanee/trout dowwnrigger rod (Goz)
12. Okuma Avenger bait runner reel (FISHSHADOW)
13. Large Ego2 Slider net (bmb)
14. GoBroGrip (BigJim)
15. Beuchat Mundial backpack (Mikemcg)
16. Fishing goodies (Yakhopper)
17. Surprise goodies (SisterMooch)
18. MTI Dio Fishing PFD (gatorgrigs/Kayak Connection)
19. 2 fishing trips on TigerFish SportFishing (Old#7)
20. G. Loomis Pelagic Rod (Nelson Kwok)
21. 55 gallon Smoker/BBQ (TW)
22. Lamiglas rod (Trianglelaguna)
23. Wood Whale carving (LilRiverMan)
24. Framed SF skyline art by Rachel, Joel's sister (Dr. Habanero, paid forward from 2013 PIF!)
25. Bending Branches shirts and blige sponges (vwool)

I have this list posted on page 1 of this thread as well.

Please let me know if you have anything you can bring as a prize!!

     
     
Sincerely,

Jim