2012 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big abalone Comp and Cook Off.

[ThumperFish]

Originally Posted by 'o Cino

Just wrote the check and mailed it, to be the first sign up!

Anyone else in SD wanting to carpool?

Not SD but Malibu along the way

[dennishaussler]

Man,
I loved being one of the judges last year, and a good time at the after party,,,, but OC is just full of stupid drunk whiskey tango aholes, who have molly hatchet cranked out of their car stereo at 0330. Had to make the walk across the pasture to ask them to shut the f@#k up and turn it off. I will try to make this, but will not camp at OC anymore, must be getting old. Or, maybe I need to go crawl up in a corner and hide. I mean, I am almost legally deaf, and still had problems last time. I sure wish you would hold it at manchester, theres tons of area to spread out, and plenty of spots to dive. Just my 2 cents.

[matt mattison]

Hey Dennis Maybe next year at the KOA, I just fell there is to many comps up there all ready this year.

[matt mattison]

Hey all I wanted to give an update as to things are going. Well the event is shaping up to be another great one. We all ready have several awesome sponsors who have either all ready sent there donation or committed to send it soon. If any one is interested in donating to the event or knows some one that might feel free to contact me threw pm message even old dive gear you do not use any more. Any who really looking forward to this, as every year it is gonna be fun. The web page will be up come April 1st.

Sponsor list as of now, If at possible be sure to shop and support these business. With more to surely come
SPONSORS:

Speargear Shop
Expand-A-Lung, inc.
Ikelite
Banks Board
Sonoma Coast Divers
Blue tunna spearfishing
Mako Spear guns.
Titan Spearguns Systems
Carter Lift Bags
Cut Co Knifes
Banks Board
Free Dive Shop
Criag Float Lines

[matt mattison]

FYI 3 more sponsors just committed to donating to the raffle table, Thank you to the following and like I always say be sure to support these shops and business,

Sportube cases 1 – Black Series 2 gun case
Surf fur 1-navy blue large Surf-fur parka
Liquid image mask 1- 318 Wide Angle 720p HD camera mask

[matt mattison]

Hello all, I wanted to give a big shout out and a big thank you to the following Kevin and Eric from Poseidon Spears, Dennis Hausler from 20 Fathoms and Aeris dive for being a contributing sponsor to the 4th Annual Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone Comp and Cook Off Watermens Alliance and Sonoma County Abalone Network Fundraiser.

Sponsors for Raffle:
Speargear Shop
Expand-A-Lung, inc.
Ikelite
Banks Board
Sonoma Coast Divers
Blue tunna spearfishing
Mako Spear guns.
Titan Spearguns Systems
Carter Lift Bags
Cut Co Knifes
Free Dive Shop
Criag Float Lines
Sportube cases
Surf fur
Liquid image mask
20 Fathoms
Aeris dive
Poseidon Spears

[matt mattison]

Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Ab Comp & Cook Off
Sonoma County Abalone Network Fundraiser
Saturday August 18Th 7:00am to 3:30pm
Ocean Cove CA.

Hey all I wanted to announce that the on line registration/sign up page is up and running. So just go to http://2012norcalunerwaterhuntersbig...eventbrite.com
We have many of the great sponsors donating again o to this years raffle table so it should be another good one. The cook off is shaping up to be big than ever with every one bringing there A game. Any who just wanted to give you all an up date. Read below for all the details and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Ab Comp & Cook Off
Sonoma County Abalone Network Fundraiser
Saturday August 18Th 7:00am to 3:30pm
Ocean Cove CA.

This event is open to free divers only.
Current California Department of Fishing Game laws apply.
Donation Fee's are $40 if preregistered and $40 day of event. To receive a free shirt you must preregister. The pre registration for the free shirt will end on 7-1-12 after that you will have to purchase your shirt at the event very limited supply if any.All Divers are required to fill out and turn in a waiver form and show current CA. fishing license and current 2012 abalone tags at sign in.
All Divers are required to register with at least one dive buddy
The check in and measuring for the abalone for the event will be held at the Ocean Cove Campground 23125 Coast Highway One.
Diving can be done anywhere along the California Coast, All divers must return to Check out area by 2:00 pm, No exceptions.
Free diving Divisions Awards (plaques) will consist of:
1st, 2ND, 3rd for biggest Ab
Top Female biggest Ab
Top junior biggest Ab
Most Beach garbage picked up
Ab cook off.
Etiquette and safety:
The Ocean cove Big Ab comp promotes safe buddy diving and friendly competition.
All divers should be in contact with their dive buddy/ies while in the water.
Eligibility:
Signed Waiver form.
2012 California Ocean Fishing License and Abalone punch card and tags.
Disqualifications:
Any California Department of Fishing Game Violations.
Arriving at the check in area after 2:00 pm sharp.
For more info: call 707-478-1504
***THIS EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING, WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
***ALL EVENT PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO S.C.A.N (Sonoma County Abalone Net Work) And the Watermen's Alliance.

To register go to: http://2012norcalunerwaterhuntersbig...ventbrite.com/

[matt mattison]

Hey all I wanted to share with you some of the awesome and generous donations received for the raffle table this year. It is shaping up to be another good one a lot of the same sponsors as last year as well as some new ones and more to come.

Speargear Shop - suit slip - ab pro gauges and ab float line

Ikelite - PC Led Flashlight

Blue tunna spearfishing - Gear bag and gift cert.

Carter Lift Bags - CBSS-20 lb Super Sausage

Criag Float Lines - couple of $50 gift certificates

Sportube cases - 1 – Black Series 2 gun case

Surf fur - navy blue large Surf-fur parka

Liquid image - 318 Wide Angle 720p HD camera mask

Pelagic Inc. - gloves, sweat shirt, face mask and back pack.

D.U.I - Weight trim systems belt.

Prenceton tech - flash light

Hammerhead Dive gear - wet suit and dive socks

MAN Mid-handles Spear guns - Custom built 27 inch speargun

Tom Krebs - Kayak knee straps.

Sean Kellie - Apena Angles calenders

JBL dive gear - wet suit

D.A.N - first aide kit

Micheal Dong - Abalone Jewelry

Rich Vandusen - Ab Bar

I want to thank all of these people and business for there support. Hope to see you all there.
If you want to sign up for the comp here is the on line sign up page link.

http://2012norcalunerwaterhuntersbig...eventbrite.com

[matt mattison]

hey all sign up now to guarantee your free event shirt, the window to get a free shirt closes july 18th

[Tino Bernazzani]

Looking forward to the event this year and made sure I'm not working that weekend.

[matt mattison]

Hey all I would like to thank the following for the generous donations to the NCUH big Ab comp and cook off raffle table. Craig float lines for donating 2- $50 dollar gift certs, Aeris dive gear with a new F10 v2 dive watch and 5 mask and snorkel kits As well as Dana and Brad at Mako spearguns for donating a dive knife, mask and snorkel kit and a mako attack pack tool kit. Thank you so much all with there help it is turning into another awesome raffle table.

[thereefgeek]

The abalone ravioli Jeni & I did at the BABL turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself.

That's probably what I'll be cooking the evening of the tournament.....

[matt mattison]

Hey all just a friendly reminder To receive a free shirt you must preregister. The pre registration for the free shirt will end on 7-18-12 after that you are S.O.L .
This is gonna be another great time and awesome raffle hope to see you all there.

To register go to:
http://2012norcalunerwaterhuntersbig...eventbrite.com

[norcal-noodler]

Hey Matt,

I think I'm finally going to make it this year !

I've been coveting my secret Abalone recipe for years to come up and compete so I think its time to unveil it -- And it totally RAW, although fried AB is great well you can't eat it every day

So is there a group campsite ? Does entrance cover camping ? What about non-competitors ? Can they camp as well or should we plan on the general area ?

Looking forward to it !!!

Do you have the T-shirt designed yet ?

Tobias

[norcal-noodler]

FYI - you guys have a insane amount of posts over the last 6 or less years !

Me --165

Rich -- 5,000+

WTF !!!!

Not totally fair as Rich has been on the board for 2 months more than I !!!