2011 Norcal Underwater hunters Big abalone comp and cook off and SCAN fundraiser

[matt mattison]

Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Ab Comp & Cook Off
Sonoma County Abalone Network Fundraiser
Saturday August 20Th 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 $30 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 7-1-11 after that you will have to purchase your shirt at the event.All Divers are required to fill out and turn in a waiver form and show current CA. fishing license and current 2011 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.
2011 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 DETRMINED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
***ALL EVENT PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO S.C.A.N (Sonoma County Abalone Net Work)
The preregistration link and web page is up and running so feel free to sign up.
http://2011norcalunderwaterhuntersbi...eventbrite.com

 

[matt mattison]

[size=18pt]UPDATED SPONSOR LIST AS OF 5/18/11 [/size]​

I want to thank Shane Lair of Kelpkondom for donating several pairs of there kelp Kondoms This has to be one of the best Raffle's ever !! [size=12pt]FYI THE PRE-REGERSTRATION PAGE IS UP AND RUNNING AT [/size] 2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite
List of sponsors and raffle items
1. Ikelite- Flash light
2. Islander-charters- 1- 1.5 day dive boat charter
3. Heron spearfishing figurines- spearfishing figurines
4. Christ pole spears- To be announced later
5. Jon banks- Banks board
6. Bucksport sporting Good's - to be announced later
7. Palapas Ventana- 1- Gift cert
8. Bamboo Reef-To be announced later
9. Erick Anderson From Abalone Ten divers- Colman Camp stove
10.Steve Cali custom Ab bars- 3 abalone bars and a OMERSUB Aries 39 Brown Mask
11.Spear Gear shop- To be announced later
12.Sundiver Express Dive charter. a I day dive boat charter for each of the following spots top
ab,top female, top JR and most beach garbage.
13.Robert Porto- Wine
14.Diamond spearfishing, 2- flashers and 2 floats
15.Monster Energy Drink
16.Addiction Spear- 2 custom shafts and will mail you 2 gift certificates
Owner Alex Reynaud
www.baitballdivers.com
www.addictionspears.com
alex@baitballdivers.com or alex@addictionspears.com 559-360-8096
17.20Fathoms- A pair of Fiberglass Free dive blades.
18.Austin Derry - spearfishing DVD
19.Bodegabay kayak and bodega bay surf shack- donating one of the 2 either a wetsuit rental and booties and hood for the 1st timer. or we could donate a kayak rental for the bay here in bodega bay
20.Hatch Custom Spear guns - pair of our Hatch GFT carbon fiber fins and delta one foot pockets
Kyle Faust and Mike 201-317-5715
21.Ken Bailey from Seadreams Productions a 11x14 underwater photo
22.Bob Byers- $50 gift cert to Bamboo Reef Rohenert Park
23.Justin Fox of Fox floats - 1-float for spearfishing
24.Erick Sedletzky - Donating one Freedom Backplate
(707) 318-2577
25.Ulises Suarez SpearoTek, Inc. - US Distributor of BEUCHAT - A pair of Beuchat free dive fins and a couple of shirts
6586 Hypoluxo Rd, Ste 271
Lake Worth, FL 33467 1-877-5-SPEARO (1-877-577-3276) x102 usuarez@spearotek.com
www.SpearoTek.com !!!
26.Ca Diving News - for donating copies of the following dive guide books,A Diver's Guide to Monterey County;A Diver's Guide to Northern California;A Diver's Guide to Southern California's Best Beach Dives
27.Erik Sun - To be announced later
Sumora Dive Tools sumora, official distributors of Rabitech erik@sumora.com
1 949 310 3393
28.Josh Gregory Neptonic Systems -To be announced later
650-868-4211 josh@neptonicsystems.com
www.neptonicsystems.com
29.Lagunitas Brewing Company - case of beer and a couple logo mason jars
1280 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, Ca 94954 Ph: 707-769-4495 ext 5311
30.Performance Freediving International - 3- gift certificates for $200 dollars off there intermediate free dive course. USA Office Phone: 954-302-2791
www.performancefreediving.com
31.Damien Salerno of James & Joseph Spearfishing Supplies - Mask, Snorkel and knife.
2040 Harbor Island Dr. #100 San Diego, Ca. 92101 P.619.295.3705
www.jamesandjoseph.com
www.speardeals.com
32.Phil Herranen- to be announced latter
Herranen Spearguns » About Phil
33.Ken Okutake - donating one of his awesome Orginal prints
info@okutake.com
34.Greg and Vanessa From the Sac Freedive Shop - to be announced later
35.Yolanda From the Manchester KOA for donating certificate for Two free nights in a Kabin, tent or RV site
Manchester Beach KOA - Home Page
36.David G. Schott, MBAManaging Member Liquid Productions, LLC - Donating DVD's
www.LiquidProductions.com 800.436.0260 Work (US, Canada, & Mexico)
37.Dustan Baker - piece of artwork
www.dustanbaker.com
38.Surf Fur - One dive parka
Waterproof Parka, Surf Coat, Boat Coat and Swim Parka | Surf-fur.com
39.Sea Landing Dive and Fishing charters - A one day charter for one
sealandinding.net
SEA Landing Home
40.West side spearfishing.com
41.Colleen Wallace of Dark Fin Gloves - for donating several pairs of gloves
www.darkfingloves.com
42.Sturgill Speerfishing - To be announced latter
Sturgill Spearfishing*****|*****Original Spearfishing Equipment
43.Andy Morales - donating Artey clogger cooking pan.
44. D.U.I Dive Gear - weight trim/weight belt and shirts and hats
45. Out of Focus Productions Ocean in action 1 & 2 DVD
46. Big 5 sporting goods - 20$ gift card
47. Chris Baum for donating a couples bottles of wine
48. Buzz Owen donating 1 copy of “Of Sea and Shore” book on abalone
49. Johnson Outdoor Supply - a couple of Ocean Kayak T shirts.
50. Dustin Mcintyre of Gatku Pole speers for donating a 50$ gift certificate

 

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Gatku.com
51.Scuba Patches.com for giving 1 underwater hunter spero patch
52. Pelagic Gear - To be announced later
53. Terry Mass - signed copy of Blue water hunters
54. Jimmy at spero Art - donating a shirt or a print
Speroart.com or email jimmy@spearoart.com
55.Jon Gannon 2- 100$ gift cert to his PFI class
56. Craig Float lines for donating either a couple $50 gift certificates for float lines or DIY float line kit.
Ryan
www.craigfloatlines.com
949-636-8112
57. Hammerhead Dive Gear - To be announced
Home of HammerHead Spearguns | Spearfishing Gear and Accessories
58. Luis Hernandez - Wine
59. Floyd Bryant - 2 brand new food savers
60. Dano Krahling of mako speer guns - pair of freedive fins
Mako Spearguns
39 McWhirt Loop #103
Fredericksburg, Va. 22406
ph 540-361-1570
61. Dolphin Scuba - Aggressor Fleet Back packs
Michael R. Johnson-Owner
916.929.8188
800.436.5744
Skype...DolphinScuba
62. Aqua Safaris dive shop - Diver's Inselated Coffee mug & T-shirt & $10 gift card
DeDe Houghton
Aqua Safaris
6896 A Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 479-4386
www.aquasafaris.com
63. Subsurface Progression - To be announced- will ship
18600 N Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-3793
www.subsurfaceprogression.com: Sub-Surface Progression Dive Shop Abalone Diving Fort Bragg Mendocino California
64. Colman Camping Gear On line shop. - 2 - 25 dollar gift cards to there on line store
Coleman: Outdoor Gear for Camping, Hiking, Backpacking and Tailgating
65. VinWalrus, John Lynch... and his son Jack - Wine
66. DiveR - DiveR Fin Blades
info@diveraustralia.com.au
rayrachel@hotmail.com
67.Thomas Boyken of www.sportube.com for donating a series 2 dive case
Thomas Boyken Highland Trading Co., Inc. Manufacturers of Sportube Products
P.O. Box 502 Avon, CO 81620
Ph: 970-949-4014
Fax: 970-949-0558
www.sportube.com
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68.Dive Pro - Ikelite RCD Super-8 liteThis
www.DiveProDiveGear.com
Toll free: 1-877-55-DIVER
69. JBL Dive gear for donating a couple of masks, snorkels, and t shirts
70. Pinnacles dive center - gift cert for 1/2 off a kids scuba pool party
875 Grant Avenue Novato CA.
415-897-9962
71. Roy Pargament, DiveAssure - 1 year Platinum membership
roy@diveassure.com
www.diveassure.com
Toll Free 866-898-0921 Ext 4
Fax 270-294-0720
72. Cressi Dive gear - mask/snorkel combo (occhio plus/corsica black silicone)
Rob
Cressi USA
201-594-1450
73. Docs Pro Ear Plugscombo pack ear plugs - will ship
Doc's Proplugs
719 Swift Street #56
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
800-521-2982 ext 107
proplugs.com
74. Jack Lorenz of Cutco Knives - 2 Fishermen Solution Knives

75. FOURSEA SPEERGUNS - A Gift Cert good for 25% off a gun build.
James@FOURSEASSPEARGUNS.COM
Welcome
76. Petaluma Sport and Dive for donating a underwater laser light
77. Expanda Lung - couple of there expanda lung units.
78. Marko Farrell - NCUH neopream wet suit patches.
79. SSI Scuba Schools Internatinal - to be announced
80. Timber cove Inn - Gift cert good for a one night stay.
81. Speergear - 1 speergun holster
SPEARGEAR, LLC
706.540.6170
The Official SPEARGEAR Site
82 Otter Box - A couple of dry boxes
Molly McCarthy
Community & Public Relations Support Specialist
P: (970) 490.7412
molly.mccarthy@otterbox.com
401 Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
www.otterbox.com
83. Shane Lair of Cover-ALL Protective Covers - ^ pairs of Kelpkondoms
Cover-All Protective Covers
Kelp Kondom?... Helping to save lives, one Kondom at a time...
Office 916-992-0555
Fax 916-992-0333

FYI THE PRE-REGERSTRATION PAGE IS UP AND RUNNING AT [/color][/size] 2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

 

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Gatku.com
51.Scuba Patches.com for giving 1 underwater hunter spero patch
52. Pelagic Gear - To be announced later
53. Terry Mass - signed copy of Blue water hunters
54. Jimmy at spero Art - donating a shirt or a print
Speroart.com or email jimmy@spearoart.com
55.Jon Gannon 2- 100$ gift cert to his PFI class
56. Craig Float lines for donating either a couple $50 gift certificates for float lines or DIY float line kit.
Ryan
www.craigfloatlines.com
949-636-8112
57. Hammerhead Dive Gear - To be announced
Home of HammerHead Spearguns | Spearfishing Gear and Accessories
58. Luis Hernandez - Wine
59. Floyd Bryant - 2 brand new food savers
60. Dano Krahling of mako speer guns - pair of freedive fins
Mako Spearguns
39 McWhirt Loop #103
Fredericksburg, Va. 22406
ph 540-361-1570
61. Dolphin Scuba - Aggressor Fleet Back packs
Michael R. Johnson-Owner
916.929.8188
800.436.5744
Skype...DolphinScuba
62. Aqua Safaris dive shop - Diver's Inselated Coffee mug & T-shirt & $10 gift card
DeDe Houghton
Aqua Safaris
6896 A Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 479-4386
www.aquasafaris.com
63. Subsurface Progression - To be announced- will ship
18600 N Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-3793
www.subsurfaceprogression.com: Sub-Surface Progression Dive Shop Abalone Diving Fort Bragg Mendocino California
64. Colman Camping Gear On line shop. - 2 - 25 dollar gift cards to there on line store
Coleman: Outdoor Gear for Camping, Hiking, Backpacking and Tailgating
65. VinWalrus, John Lynch... and his son Jack - Wine
66. DiveR - DiveR Fin Blades
info@diveraustralia.com.au
rayrachel@hotmail.com
67.Thomas Boyken of www.sportube.com for donating a series 2 dive case
Thomas Boyken Highland Trading Co., Inc. Manufacturers of Sportube Products
P.O. Box 502 Avon, CO 81620
Ph: 970-949-4014
Fax: 970-949-0558
www.sportube.com
[smg id=1502]
68.Dive Pro - Ikelite RCD Super-8 liteThis
www.DiveProDiveGear.com
Toll free: 1-877-55-DIVER
69. JBL Dive gear for donating a couple of masks, snorkels, and t shirts
70. Pinnacles dive center - gift cert for 1/2 off a kids scuba pool party
875 Grant Avenue Novato CA.
415-897-9962
71. Roy Pargament, DiveAssure - 1 year Platinum membership
roy@diveassure.com
www.diveassure.com
Toll Free 866-898-0921 Ext 4
Fax 270-294-0720
72. Cressi Dive gear - mask/snorkel combo (occhio plus/corsica black silicone)
Rob
Cressi USA
201-594-1450
73. Docs Pro Ear Plugscombo pack ear plugs - will ship
Doc's Proplugs
719 Swift Street #56
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
800-521-2982 ext 107
proplugs.com
74. Jack Lorenz of Cutco Knives - 2 Fishermen Solution Knives

75. FOURSEA SPEERGUNS - A Gift Cert good for 25% off a gun build.
James@FOURSEASSPEARGUNS.COM
Welcome
76. Petaluma Sport and Dive for donating a underwater laser light
77. Expanda Lung - couple of there expanda lung units.
78. Marko Farrell - NCUH neopream wet suit patches.
79. SSI Scuba Schools Internatinal - to be announced
80. Timber cove Inn - Gift cert good for a one night stay.
81. Speergear - 1 speergun holster
SPEARGEAR, LLC
706.540.6170
The Official SPEARGEAR Site
82 Otter Box - A couple of dry boxes
Molly McCarthy
Community & Public Relations Support Specialist
P: (970) 490.7412
molly.mccarthy@otterbox.com
401 Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
www.otterbox.com
83. Shane Lair of Cover-ALL Protective Covers - ^ pairs of Kelpkondoms
Cover-All Protective Covers
Kelp Kondom?... Helping to save lives, one Kondom at a time...
Office 916-992-0555
Fax 916-992-0333

 

[matt mattison]

UPDATED SPONSOR LIST AS OF 5/23/11​

​

I want to thank Eric Berg - for donating a float line and Vestal Watches for donating a couple watches and hats. This has to be one of the best Raffle's ever ! [size=12pt]FYI THE PRE-REGERSTRATION PAGE IS UP AND RUNNING AT [/size] 2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

Vestal Watches- a couple watches and hats.
Vestal Watch

 

[matt mattison]

Hey all I would like to thank National Divers for donating to the event as well as Dan Romo for donating a hand made abalone belt buckle pic below.

Awesome work Dan !!!!
FYI if you want a event shirt please pre register there will be none for sale day of the event !!!!! I am only going to order shirts for those that pay by July 20th. after that you are out of luck !!!
FYI THE PRE-REGERSTRATION PAGE IS UP AND RUNNING AT 2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite
FYI if you want an event shirt you must pre register by July 20th after that you are out of luck. The reason for this is it take 3 to 4 weeks for the shirt vendor to make them up and I do not have the cash to guess at how many will be needed. I did that last year and had to eat over 20 shirts. so if you want one register by july 20th. hope to se you all there.

 

[matt mattison]

Hey all I would like to thank Jesus Ortega from Aeris for donating an Aeris F10 freedive watch and some hats.
DiveAeris.com - Scuba Gear, Scuba Equipment and Dive Gear
American Underwater Products
DBA Aeris
Sales Department
800-647-0605

 

[matt mattison]

so to lock in your spot and pre register and confrim your free event shirt go to:
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

 

[matt mattison]

Hey all I just wanted to let you all know if you did not know the pre registration page is up and running for the 2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Ab comp and Abalone Cook Off. There is only only 24 more days to pre register and get your free event shirt. By pre registering you will save 10 dollars on your entery cause day of it goes up to 40$ where as of right now it is 30$ and you also get your free event shirt. FYI if you want a event shirt please pre register there will be none for sale day of the event !!!!! I am only going to order shirts for those that pay by July 20th. Due to the fact the screen printer has asked for a months lead time on them, after that you are out of luck !!! FYI THE PRE-REGERSTRATION PAGE IS UP AND RUNNING AT 2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

I also wanted to let you all know for those of that come be sure to bring some extra cash for the Raffle afterwards we will be raffling off over 10k in raffle prizes everything from dive gear to dive charter trips, wine all kinds of great stuff. It is just one more reason to come to this event besides for the Dive comp and the cook off.
registration page here:
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

 

[matt mattison]

FYI only 7 more days left till the shirt order goes in after that you all are out of luck so go to the link and sign up !!!!!!
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

Also be sure to bring some extra cashg for the raffle table. This raffle tables is going to be off the hook over 88 diferent contributing sponsors !! well over 10K in stuff to be given away. So Be sure to bring that extra fun money.
link to register only 7 days left to insure your free event shirt.
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

 

[matt mattison]

FYI So if you have not registered you can still get in and get your free event shirt till Friday the 29Th After the 29th you are S.O.L !!!!!!
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

Also be sure to bring some extra cash for the raffle table. This raffle tables is going to be off the hook over 88 different contributing sponsors !! well over 10K in stuff to be given away. So Be sure to bring that extra fun money.
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

 

[matt mattison]

I have recently ben asked about how the raffle works and the cost of the raffle tickets here is the break down.
Break down of Raffle tickets cost.
1 for $5
5 for $20
10 for $40
20 for $80
25 for $100

and they way it works is all tickets get thrown into a bucket and we will have the kids that are there the day of the event pull the tickets and then you come up and grab a prize from the table of your choice. This will go on till the table is empty and yes you can win more than once if your tickets get pulled !!!! More tickets means better chance at more prizes !!!!! Keep in mind that there is easly over 10K in stuff that is going to be given away.
and if you have not signed up you can still get your event shirt till Friday after that S.O.L
And remember all proceeds go to Sonoma county abalone network
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
2011 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

 

[freediver7]

That is an impressive list of Raffle prizes.