Hey all I wanted to announce I am already starting work on this years 4th annual 2012 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big abalone Comp and Cook Off SCAN and Watermens Alliance Fundraiser. There will be a web page up in a few months to register just wanted to put the FYI out. All so don't forget about the killer Raffle after the comp !

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.

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 gonna be fun.

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- Dive light
Banks Board- 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
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

like I always say be sure to support these shops and business,

If any one wants to donate anything pm me,

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Like Ron White say's
YOU CAN NOT FIX STUPID !!!!My worst day diving is still better than my best day at work !

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 2012 NorCal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite
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: 2012 NorCal Underwater Hunters Big Abalone and Cook Off... - Eventbrite

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Like Ron White say's
YOU CAN NOT FIX STUPID !!!!My worst day diving is still better than my best day at work !

I would like to thank all of the following for there generous support and donation to the 2012 Norcal Underwater Hunters Big Ab comp and cook Off SCAN and watermens alliance fundraiser. Please be sure to shop and check these businesses out with out them the raffle table would not exist. This years event is shaping up to be another great one. Also FYI there is a new measuring systems this year. The method we are using this year to determine total size of the abalone is weight + length, example you submit a 9.5 inch abalone that weighs 4.2 pounds you score would be 13.7 and the top 3 scores will place. See you all in 9 day's good luck every one. If any one has any questions feel free to message me, respond to this post or call me at 707-478-1504


Pacfic Sportsmen - Stealth snorkel,pair of fins, gloves and mask.

Subsurface Dive shop - Geft cert and dive gear.

Salvimar - 7 mill framer john west suit.

Precision dive products - Spero dive back pack.

Yak Attack - Various Kayak accessories

Tom Krebs - Kayak knee straps.

Tim Hatler Palapas Ventana - 3 $75 Gift cert

Surf fur - navy blue large Surf-fur parka

Sportube cases - 1 – Black Series 2 gun case

Sean Kellie - Calanders

Rich Vandusen - Ab bar

Prenceton tech - flash light

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

Micheal Dong - abalone jewelry

MAN Mid-handles - Custome built 27 inch speargun

Liquid image mask - 318 Wide Angle 720p HD camera mask

JBL dive gear - wet suit

Hammerhead Dive gear - wet suit and dive socks

D.U.I - Weight trim systems belt.

Divers Alert Network - first aide kit

Andy Duffy - Abalone mount

Aeris dive gear - Aeris F10 V2 dive watch, 5 mask and snorkel kits

Criag Float Lines - 2- $50 gift certificates

Free Dive Shop - Various dive gear

Cut Co Knifes - Filet knife

Carter Lift Bags - CBSS-20 lb Super Sausage

Mako Spear guns. - Mask and snorkel kit, Dive knife, mako attack pack tool kit

Blue tunna spearfishing - Gear bag and gift cert.

Sonoma Coast Divers - Various dive gear

Banks Board - Banks Board

Ikelite - PC Led Flashlight

Expand-A-Lung, inc. - 2 sets of Expand-A-Lung

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

to recap read below,

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/
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Like Ron White say's
YOU CAN NOT FIX STUPID !!!!My worst day diving is still better than my best day at work !