Albion Open 2015 Official tourney thread

Due to the upcoming ocean forecast we held the tournament today. The winners are...

Son of a B**ch, I missed it I was here early, just busy  sething up camp. I guess I missed the fishing, diving with my uncle and Tote tomorrow!

So the Coast Gaurd Auxillary will be at the launch ramp on Saturday morning (5am) performing voluntary vessel safety inspection, handing out free whistles, & vessel identification stickers. This is a totally voluntary but I feel well worth the 2-4 minutes to complete. They love kayakers because we usually have more safety gear than boats.

I hope any people are able to take advantage of this and at a minimum get the vessel ID sticker.

Due to the upcoming ocean forecast we held the tournament today. The winners are...

Why aren't you holding up the massive fish you caught today

So the Coast Gaurd Auxillary will be at the launch ramp on Saturday morning (5am) performing voluntary vessel safety inspection, handing out free whistles, & vessel identification stickers. This is a totally voluntary but I feel well worth the 2-4 minutes to complete. They love kayakers because we usually have more safety gear than boats.

I hope any people are able to take advantage of this and at a minimum get the vessel ID sticker.

So are they going to cite people for going out without every piece of safety gear required by law? Or will they be a permanent fixture at my event from now on? Should everyone make a mad dash to get flares now?

Picked up Amadeo artwork from big Jim and some PIF prizes too!
Done be scared of the paintjob

So the Coast Gaurd Auxillary will be at the launch ramp on Saturday morning (5am) performing voluntary vessel safety inspection, handing out free whistles, & vessel identification stickers. This is a totally voluntary but I feel well worth the 2-4 minutes to complete. They love kayakers because we usually have more safety gear than boats.

I hope any people are able to take advantage of this and at a minimum get the vessel ID sticker.

So are they going to cite people for going out without every piece of safety gear required by law? Or will they be a permanent fixture at my event from now on? Should everyone make a mad dash to get flares now?

Yes EVERYONE RUN OUT AND GET FLARE GUNS. J/K 

This is a voluntary safety check that I have done at ORC and was a no hassle experience. Being it is voluntary you don't have to do it if you don't want to. IT IS NOT MANDATORY. They will not be handing out citations or anything like that so don't be afraid to have the safety check.

I would hope they were at every event because it only brings the level of vessel safety up. But this is your event and that's why I asked permission before setting this up.

See everyone soon

FOOD ON!!

was packed and ready to go!  Till the transmission went out on the ManVan I guess I'm out of the tournament  but may still able to come up and hang out...Hope to be there this weekend.

was packed and ready to go!  Till the transmission went out on the ManVan I guess I'm out of the tournament  but may still able to come up and hang out...Hope to be there this weekend.

If it wasn't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all?  Sorry to see/hear that!

Alex, where do you live? Maybe we can NCKA EXPRESS you...

Alex, where do you live? Maybe we can NCKA EXPRESS you...

San Jose near the 280 Saratoga exit

We are leaving my house at around six. Should be room if you want to hop in with us.

Hope you can make it Alex

Alex, bring your fishing gear. I have a tandem you can use.

We are leaving my house at around six. Should be room if you want to hop in with us.

I'm getting ready now. But won't able to leave until tomorrow AM. The kayak and gear has to stay home for now! Just a few fishing stuff and car camping essentials . Hope to be there Friday Noon

I"ll be in the Black and Silver Honda Odyssey.