Berry Brawl'N 3/21/15- Fun had by All!

Try to make it!
Which campsite area everybody gonna be?

Naoaki, fill free to post your campsite if you get one. Make sure to check the rates on page 1 and when making your reservation, to tell them your with the kayak tournament and to get the tournament rates. See yea there buddy

Went to Pleasure Cove Marina today to check it out.  The drive up the canyon from Winters was beautiful.  Redbud, lunpine, and poppies were in bloom against the spring green hillsides.  Oh yeah, the poison oak was sprouting pretty new red leaves 
The ladies in the office were unaware of the tournament.  March 21 was open on their calendar but there were bass tournaments the week before and following.  After driving around and checking things out I reserved campsite 127.  The entrance to the main tent camping area (sites 24-106)  is around 0.5 miles from the launch.  Sites 127-136 are around 0.2 miles from the launch area.  You will be unable to launch from any of the camp sites.

Ricci, do we launch the day before and beach our kayaks near the launch, and leave them there overnight?

Thanks for the scouting report! Looks like the water level is the same as last time BSS was there. And most guys just pulled their yaks up onto shore in that cove. I stayed in one of the small cabins and just slid my yak down the hill into the water...

yesssss. pleasure cove.. Hey Ricci, what are the rules for the tourney? Is it the same as the previous years?

Went to Pleasure Cove Marina today to check it out.  The drive up the canyon from Winters was beautiful.  Redbud, lunpine, and poppies were in bloom against the spring green hillsides.  Oh yeah, the poison oak was sprouting pretty new red leaves 
The ladies in the office were unaware of the tournament.  March 21 was open on their calendar but there were bass tournaments the week before and following.  After driving around and checking things out I reserved campsite 127.  The entrance to the main tent camping area (sites 24-106)  is around 0.5 miles from the launch.  Sites 127-136 are around 0.2 miles from the launch area.  You will be unable to launch from any of the camp sites.

Ricci, do we launch the day before and beach our kayaks near the launch, and leave them there overnight?

John, I don't see a problem with leaving your yaks on shore and is recommended. Just know you will need to check in with me before launch and get your bracelet.

yesssss. pleasure cove.. Hey Ricci, what are the rules for the tourney? Is it the same as the previous years?

Daniel,  rules can be read on the main Freshkats forum and at freshkats.com

Reminder: It's crucial Everyone brings a good camera to take photos of your fish. No camera= SOL

My girl and I will be there!

Pleasure cove rocks!

Count me in

My girl and I will be there!

Pleasure cove rocks!

Cool!  You camping?  I should be there with my rv.  Gonna make a reservation this weekend.

Me and the family will be camping. The fishing is going to be awesome!!!


Mike

My girl and I will be there!

Pleasure cove rocks!

Cool!  You camping?  I should be there with my rv.  Gonna make a reservation this weekend.

Sure will, let me know your site

Got my reservation, I will be in site 142.

Just look for the white NCKA flag.

If I come up just for the tourney, what time should I plan to be at the marina?  (Considering the sign-up, launch, etc)

Also, for the camping; doing a little research I checked YELP reviews.  Based on those reviews, I'd be afraid to camp! 
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pleasure-cove-marina-napa

Can anyone refute the reviews and recommend this place as being safe and clean to camp and use the facilities?

It was fine last time we had the tourney there. We basically had the place to ourselves.

If I come up just for the tourney, what time should I plan to be at the marina?  (Considering the sign-up, launch, etc)

Also, for the camping; doing a little research I checked YELP reviews.  Based on those reviews, I'd be afraid to camp! 
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pleasure-cove-marina-napa

Can anyone refute the reviews and recommend this place as being safe and clean to camp and use the facilities?

Jerry, freshkats tournaments will all be launching at Sunrise. I would assume launch time for the Berry Brawl'N will be right at 6. No problem coming up just for day to fish and hangout. I haven't picked an exact launch site yet, but will either be at the actual launch or by campsites. I will post the Real Launch site as soon as i figure that one out. Expect to arrive an hour before launch time.
As far as there reviews, Honestly any resort around Berry ain't 5 stars, but there fine for what they are. Most of these reviews come from summer campers when theres SOOO much more people camping. Berry draws a lot of bay area and valley folks during the summer and it can get loud, roudy, and messy at times. No worries as we will be the only group around except for the occasional bass boater. Campsites are pretty normal but fine. Only draw back they are about a 1/4 mile from the launch ramp. 

Oh yea Almost Forgot. The Host and Family will be in Cabin 1 again right in front of the launch ramp.