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Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.

I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship.  It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.

Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook.  I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add.  Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.

I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.

Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time.  Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc.  The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.

Thanks for trying a little harder. 

Thanks Eric

How about bribery? 12 pack to anyone that will sponsor Ian and Al paid for by me... lol

Just wanting to send some good karma there way!! Goes around comes around??


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You can also try fishing with someone and let them get to know you. It doesn’t have to be at the Cove. The fish and chill at Berryessa is 3/29 and you have till 4/20 to register. Go to Berryessa and hopefully you can get to know the guys.

Thanks traildad

Campsite has been booked for berryessa FNC for a bit now...looking forward to it! Will you be there?

-Justin

Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.

I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship.  It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.

Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook.  I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add.  Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.

I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.

Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time.  Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc.  The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.

Thanks for trying a little harder. 

Thanks Eric

How about bribery? 12 pack to anyone that will sponsor Ian and Al paid for by me... lol

Just wanting to send some good karma there way!! Goes around comes around??


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You can also try fishing with someone and let them get to know you. It doesn’t have to be at the Cove. The fish and chill at Berryessa is 3/29 and you have till 4/20 to register. Go to Berryessa and hopefully you can get to know the guys.

Thanks traildad

Campsite has been booked for berryessa FNC for a bit now...looking forward to it! Will you be there?

-Justin

Yes I plan to go. I haven’t decided if I’m camping yet. I still remember the year it rained on my gear on the way up there. Setting up for tent camping while it’s raining sucks. I’m waiting for the weather report.

This was a reply to me from someone that I had met a few times but didn't know his history of experience on the ocean.
Gladly sponsored him.
Shelter Cove can have some challenging conditions to say the least.

" Hi Alex,

As far as my experience, I started off by taking sea kayaking classes 1&2 at CCK and a surf zone class at HMB with River and Ocean, I repeated the surf zone class at Bolinas late last year. In all of those classes we practiced recovery so many times I lost count, with most of them in the surf. I started out in the local lakes. I have been out in the SF Bay six times, Tomales Bay twice, HMB three times, north coast twice, and Bodega Bay once. All of this was in the past year. I have experienced sudden heavy winds at HMB, and fished 6-7 foot swells 14sec at Fort Ross.

For equipment I have a dry suit with fleece layers that keep me quite warm whether in the water or out, a gps radio, a gps chart plotter, a Spot transponder, compass, pump, throw bag, whistle, and a knife on my PFD. I have a comprehensive and liability kayak insurance policy.

I have been fishing in the Bay Area for over fifty years and went on my first rock fish trip when I was about 7. I do realize that I no longer have the physical abilities I had when younger but I’m much wiser and if conditions look bad I won’t go out.

I hope this eases your concerns, and thanks for being concerned "


Alex

When I first heard of the sponsor requirement I thought it was a little much.  After searching out a sponsor Sonny agreed to sponsor me as long as I stuck near him on the water.  Score for me!  Hahaha... It's always a bit awkward being the new guy and trying to get where the fish are and not step on the toes of those in the know.  Having Sonny tell me he knows the area, has been there every year, and wants me to stick to him, how cool is that for safety, friendship, and sharing local fishing knowledge!  The sponsorship idea is pretty cool.  It encourages people to interact and support each other. I imagine there was some negative events that ultimately put the rules in place making for a friendly event for all.  I'm pretty excited to be heading up there and fishing with my new buddies!  Hopefully next year I can pass on the good will.

Hey Slappy, track me down at the Berryessa event if you still need a sponsor by then. I’ll be easy to find...look for the guy handing out awards for Angler of the Year. In the past, I’ve sponsored people I barely knew and now we’re good friends.
The sponsorship rule is a good one...and it’s there for a reason. Just imagine if you had to be responsible for 200+ people at your favorite fishing spot. Although, the nature of kayak fishing seems to weed out most of the jerks.

I was planning on attending this year .

I’m gonna register  back issues or not , at least come up for the day or find a spot to camp  just to chill at the very least ....that being said ,if I do fish.....I need a sponsor....

that being said ,if I do fish.....I need a sponsor....

Good luck with that.

Matt Mayes kicking “butt” last year

Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.

Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.

Thanks Jack ,

Vic

Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.

Ah, shit!  Sounds like I'll need to write in an "indentured servant clause" to the sponsorship program.

See how easy it is to get a sponsor?!   

Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.

Right on Thanks.

Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.

Pretty dang fair trade
SOLD

Thank you sir!

-Justin


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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.

Right on Thanks.

That worked out good huh?
See you on fish dish duty....lol

-Justin


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