GSXIV - CANCELLED - $1185 to Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc. - pg. 11

GS4 - After having about 50 yaks on the water at GS3 and executing a free tourney with some donated prizes, GS4 ended up with around 80-some participants.  It was the first of several years where the grand prize was a full size fishing kayak.  It was also the first year handing out 10 inch abalone shells with custom tags for AOTD and SOTD.  Another first was the black t-shirt with the NCKA "Linghead" vector on the front - the first of 10 years in a row of that tradition.

Big Jim went from riding the "Big Yak", that was way too small for him, to winning a new 15 foot boat that served him well for years afterward.

We competed with an AOTY style format, and my daughter and I learned that calculating all the scores to the 1/4 inch was a challenge!

The community was drawing together through the event, and Shelter Cove was getting to know what NCKA is all about.   

I was just told by the campground personnel that the camping fees will be $60 per person per night.... Which is insane!  Has anyone else heard this?

That's pretty crazy!

I'll check into it.

Dayum, JR looks so fresh and young there! 

I made my campground reservation for an RV spot with power hook up.  They billed me first night at $49 and that is two people, no pets.
So for us, it is $49 for two in an RV.  I have no idea what a tent site costs though. 

I was just told by the campground personnel that the camping fees will be $60 per person per night.... Which is insane!  Has anyone else heard this?

That's pretty crazy!

I'll check into it.

I just got off the phone with Jack.

Same general setup as always, price is now $30 per person per night for the tournament weekend for tent campers.  RV sites are reservable as always.

He also asks that if you have an RV reservation and then stay home because the oceans blown out or the weather sucks, call and cancel your reservation. 

I was just told by the campground personnel that the camping fees will be $60 per person per night.... Which is insane!  Has anyone else heard this?

That's pretty crazy!

I'll check into it.

That is crazy.
Used to be around $25 ea a night.
60 ea per person is way crazy😩

I was just told by the campground personnel that the camping fees will be $60 per person per night.... Which is insane!  Has anyone else heard this?

That's pretty crazy!

I'll check into it.

I just got off the phone with Jack.

Same general setup as always, price is now $30 per person per night for the tournament weekend for tent campers.  RV sites are reservable as always.

He also asks that if you have an RV reservation and then stay home because the oceans blown out or the weather sucks, call and cancel your reservation.

thanks for the update.

Thanks Eric👍

I just got off the phone with Jack.

Same general setup as always, price is now $30 per person per night for the tournament weekend for tent campers.  RV sites are reservable as always.

He also asks that if you have an RV reservation and then stay home because the oceans blown out or the weather sucks, call and cancel your reservation.

Excellent work, counselor.  Thank you!   

$30/night/person in the big group area they give us sounds right.  It's not cheap - that's another reason that some folks have gone to inns, the motel and vacation rentals over the years.  That said, those who know how to storm camp and set it up for community unity and culinary delight in a protected environment are dialed in the campground, and enough space is provided to make it worthwhile.  I love the aspect of GS that is the campground scene.

I'm thankful there even is a campground.  I imagine a large part of the year there aren't many campers.  They do a great job with upkeep, bathrooms, portapots, etc.  And the deli serves some great grub!  Every year I take a little less groceries and dine local. 

Now, where's the potluck thread?  I got my hands on a Prime grade brisket and bringing the smoker. 

Well $30 is a lot better.  It's still $120 a night for an RV site with 4 dudes which is more than I have ever paid anywhere but it's a great event and I will be there.

Well $30 is a lot better.  It's still $120 a night for an RV site with 4 dudes which is more than I have ever paid anywhere but it's a great event and I will be there.

Yeah, certainly - but Jerry (SP3) reported he had reserved an RV site with electricity for two people and it was $49 per night. Wouldn't that be $98 for people then?

That's just the deposit.  Last year it was the same way, $49 deposit then charged per person once we got there. 

Edit- I believe it's per kayaker so wives and kids are not charged.  FYI. 

That's just the deposit.  Last year it was the same way, $49 deposit then charged per person once we got there. 

Edit- I believe it's per kayaker so wives and kids are not charged.  FYI.

Oh, that's an interesting fee schedule/method.

That's just the deposit.  Last year it was the same way, $49 deposit then charged per person once we got there. 

Edit- I believe it's per kayaker so wives and kids are not charged.  FYI.

Oh, that's an interesting fee schedule/method.

That's not the normal way it works.  Normally it's $49/night up to 2 adults.  2 additional adults are allowed at $10/ea for a total of 4 adults per RV site and $69. 

I just got off the phone with Jack again, and for tournament weekend only, the RV sites are $60 for up to 2 adults, and each additional adult is $30.  He's basically trying to make it $30/ea whether you are in an RV or a tent, and the additional money over the normal campground fee is his way of offsetting the costs of the exclusive use of the pavillion, extra trash, portacan rentals, etc.  I think it makes a lot of sense to do it this way.

To reiterate - if you have an RV site reserved, for tournament weekend only:
1 adult = $60/night total
2 adults = $60/night total
3 adults = $90/night total
4 adults = $120/night total.

It's basically the same as the tent camping fee unless you are flying solo.  You just need to reserve if you are want an RV site, and RV sites include water and electricity - tent camp sites don't.