Catapalooza '08 sign up! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-26-2008, 12:01 PM

Itinerary:

Marina del Rey to Two Harbors 4/4/2008:

Departure: 9:15am. Arrival: 11:30am (via Avalon).

Two Harbors to Marina del Rey 4/6/2008:

Departure: 4:15pm. Arrival: 6:30pm. (via Avalon)

Cost $185 this covers you and your kayak to Two Harbors, then your yak across the isthmus and your gear to campsite and the campsite fees as well and back again, if I come up a little over I am buying the firewood as well.

To secure the thirty spots on the Flyer this has to be booked and payed for one month prior. I am asking for full payment to secure your spot by March 4th. Call or stop by OEX Sunset Beach 562-592-0800

This is an open ocean paddle and I highly recommend that only those with sufficient experience attend. I will be asking people to pair (or group) up, so no one goes missing alone.

Wood, charcoal and propane are for sale on site. Camp stoves can be brought on the Flyer, but no fuel is allowed.

Judging the initial amount of interest, I assume that this trip will fill to capacity. After 30 spots are filled I will have a waiting list, for any that have to drop out. The Flyer is only allowing me 10% no show refund, so the first 3 that have to drop out, without time to fill their spot, due to illness or emergency, will receive full refund.

This should be a memorable adventure and hopefully the first of many future trips.

I'll keep everyone posted on availability

.......who's first?

Some links:

Our campsite is #8 this is perfect as it is for groups up to 30.

http://www.catalinaferries.com/

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...ttleHarbor.php

I have wanted to do this trip ever since Jas and Rhyno did it almost 2 years ago.

http://kayaksportfishing.com/phpBB2/...light=catalina

steveooo · 02-26-2008, 12:27 PM

First

Handymansd · 02-26-2008, 12:57 PM

Second!!!

madscientist · 02-26-2008, 01:09 PM

I just need a campsite, I'll get there myself.

tylerdurden · 02-26-2008, 01:23 PM

I'm in.

SHARK BAIT · 02-26-2008, 01:28 PM

IM IN!!!!!!!!!

Holy Mackerel · 02-26-2008, 01:36 PM

Sounds like a great time, the 4th is a good date to start out a trip!!

99% in...

chris

kurt · 02-26-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm in.

Tman · 02-26-2008, 03:31 PM

Ooooooh...count me in.

esdees · 02-26-2008, 05:15 PM

In!

Iceman · 02-27-2008, 08:03 AM

Take a look around, this is birds eye of Little Harbor, click aerial to zoom out.

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...0382&encType=1

live feed from the isthmus

http://www.watchthewater.org/beach.cfm?bid=44

Ed · 02-28-2008, 12:48 PM

Put me down for two spots. I will pay in full by this evening. Thanks

Ed

MVC · 02-28-2008, 01:52 PM

Please count me in. I am the guy that was in your store yesterday buying a paddle.

Iceman · 02-28-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Put me down for two spots. I will pay in full by this evening. Thanks

Ed

Ed your buddy Alan just payed for your spot.......whatta guy!

MVC, happy to hold you a spot as well as all the others that have responded.

The official count is 9 people who have given me cc payment info.

The unofficial count is up to 20. In anticipation of 30 people I have to book and pay for this one month prior, so Tuesday the 4th is the official cut off.

peguinpower · 02-28-2008, 06:28 PM

I will be finalizing arrangements with Donfish this weekend and will send payment after Feb. months end.

/bing

peguinpower · 02-29-2008, 10:52 AM

Just gave my cc info to Andy. Totally stoked.

He says he's putting out a primer for those going via email.

Questions I already asked:

1) Are the kayaks rolled on and off the ferry (so we can loaded them up)?
answer: - yes

2) 16 foot kayaks ok on the ferry?
answer - yes

3) Coolers ok as checked in luggage?
answer - yes

I forgot to ask:

Is there parking for our cars at the ferry landing? For the 3 days? Not likely, but worth asking.

/bing

Handymansd · 02-29-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Is there parking for our cars at the ferry landing? For the 3 days? Not likely, but worth asking.

Good Question! Is there fresh water available at the camp site?

peguinpower · 03-28-2008, 08:45 PM

Wassup?

I seem to have stopped getting emails for about a week. Any emails I missed?

As far as I know, are as follows.

1 big bag to be checked in.

1 small bag (can I bring my crate and fill it with stuff as carry on?)

1 kayak which should be stackable (Or can I roll it on the ferry semi-rigged?)

Is it ok that I have carry on luggage and still carry my kayak cart with me on the ferry?

Did any cooking cells get organized? I'm with Don, but me thinks we could do better than just 2 in our group.

Can't wait for next friday.

/bing

Handymansd · 03-28-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

1 kayak which should be stackable (Or can I roll it on the ferry semi-rigged?)

Or fully rigged with no rods? What exactly is stackable for a kayak? FF and GPS removed? Seat? Crate mate? I am a little confused as well. I would really like things to move smoothly once we arrive, so any experience or information might help.

Andy, what's the sit-rep on the coolers?

Thanks in advance for supporting us ignorant ones!

Iceman · 03-29-2008, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Andy, what's the sit-rep on the coolers?

I have e mailed them twice asking about coolers and surprisingly not got a reply. all my other e mails were quick turn arounds via Blackberry. I'll try that phone thingy today

We have 30 kayaks to put on the stern, stackable is good. The ones that don't stack well will be on top. The 10 day forecast has removed showers from the weekend and 70 degrees

02-26-2008, 12:01 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Catapalooza '08 sign up! Itinerary: Marina del Rey to Two Harbors 4/4/2008: Departure: 9:15am. Arrival: 11:30am (via Avalon). Two Harbors to Marina del Rey 4/6/2008: Departure: 4:15pm. Arrival: 6:30pm. (via Avalon) Cost $185 this covers you and your kayak to Two Harbors, then your yak across the isthmus and your gear to campsite and the campsite fees as well and back again, if I come up a little over I am buying the firewood as well. To secure the thirty spots on the Flyer this has to be booked and payed for one month prior. I am asking for full payment to secure your spot by March 4th. Call or stop by OEX Sunset Beach 562-592-0800 This is an open ocean paddle and I highly recommend that only those with sufficient experience attend. I will be asking people to pair (or group) up, so no one goes missing alone. Wood, charcoal and propane are for sale on site. Camp stoves can be brought on the Flyer, but no fuel is allowed. Judging the initial amount of interest, I assume that this trip will fill to capacity. After 30 spots are filled I will have a waiting list, for any that have to drop out. The Flyer is only allowing me 10% no show refund, so the first 3 that have to drop out, without time to fill their spot, due to illness or emergency, will receive full refund. This should be a memorable adventure and hopefully the first of many future trips. I'll keep everyone posted on availability.......who's first? Some links: Our campsite is #8 this is perfect as it is for groups up to 30. http://www.catalinaferries.com/ http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...ttleHarbor.php I have wanted to do this trip ever since Jas and Rhyno did it almost 2 years ago. http://kayaksportfishing.com/phpBB2/...light=catalina __________________ Last edited by WCW Moderator; 02-26-2008 at 06:44 PM.

02-26-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Second!!! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

02-26-2008, 01:09 PM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I just need a campsite, I'll get there myself. __________________

02-26-2008, 01:23 PM	#5
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I'm in. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

02-26-2008, 03:31 PM	#9
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Ooooooh...count me in. __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

02-26-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	First

02-26-2008, 01:28 PM	#6
SHARK BAIT Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: WILMINGTON CA Posts: 66	IM IN!!!!!!!!!

02-26-2008, 01:36 PM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Sounds like a great time, the 4th is a good date to start out a trip!! 99% in... chris

02-26-2008, 01:57 PM	#8
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	I'm in.

02-26-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	In!

02-27-2008, 08:03 AM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Take a look around, this is birds eye of Little Harbor, click aerial to zoom out. http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...0382&encType=1 live feed from the isthmus http://www.watchthewater.org/beach.cfm?bid=44 __________________

02-28-2008, 12:48 PM	#12
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Put me down for two spots. I will pay in full by this evening. Thanks Ed

02-28-2008, 01:52 PM	#13
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Please count me in. I am the guy that was in your store yesterday buying a paddle.

02-28-2008, 06:28 PM	#15
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	I will be finalizing arrangements with Donfish this weekend and will send payment after Feb. months end. /bing

02-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#16
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	Just gave my cc info to Andy. Totally stoked. He says he's putting out a primer for those going via email. Questions I already asked: 1) Are the kayaks rolled on and off the ferry (so we can loaded them up)? answer: - yes 2) 16 foot kayaks ok on the ferry? answer - yes 3) Coolers ok as checked in luggage? answer - yes I forgot to ask: Is there parking for our cars at the ferry landing? For the 3 days? Not likely, but worth asking. /bing Last edited by peguinpower; 02-29-2008 at 11:12 AM.

03-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#18
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	Wassup? I seem to have stopped getting emails for about a week. Any emails I missed? As far as I know, are as follows. 1 big bag to be checked in. 1 small bag (can I bring my crate and fill it with stuff as carry on?) 1 kayak which should be stackable (Or can I roll it on the ferry semi-rigged?) Is it ok that I have carry on luggage and still carry my kayak cart with me on the ferry? Did any cooking cells get organized? I'm with Don, but me thinks we could do better than just 2 in our group. Can't wait for next friday. /bing