Islandia / MB Sportfishing Closure - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rusty · 10-16-2008, 08:41 PM

Dan just sent me this link...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports...6outdoors.html

I know we've all had various experiences with boats from this landing, but Jason's not always a bad guy, and Ernie is rad (he put me on my first and many more yellowtail). The Dolpin II overnight ain't too bad either. This is a serious bummer and I hope they get this resolved as quick and painless as possible.

esdees · 10-16-2008, 09:15 PM

Regardless of how you feel about the landing, the people don't deserve to lose their jobs like that.

Matt · 10-16-2008, 09:56 PM

Sorry to hear it, that is definitely a great deal of families that are being affected by the closure.

Dan · 10-16-2008, 11:09 PM

It is a bummer for the Dolphin and their regular clients. I'll miss the challenge of staying upright as the steam past me throwing a 3 ft wake

I bet they'll be back.

Handymansd · 10-17-2008, 08:01 AM

I won't miss the boats themselves inside LaJolla, but I truly feel for those that are affected by the loss of their employment. I wish all of them the best of luck in their endeavors to gain new employment, and will keep them and their families in my prayers!

mc08066 · 10-17-2008, 08:41 AM

It's too bad for a majority of us and them. I guess that means the seals and sea loins will be around us more now.

MalibuJohnny · 10-17-2008, 04:04 PM

Real Bummer...someone will take them in.

FISHIONADO · 10-17-2008, 04:19 PM

Ouch! Both my kids caught their first fish on the Dolphin. One of them wasn't having much luck and Jason came down with his own rig, cast several times and hooked up a decent calico, and then handed the rig to my son to reel it in. My son didn't care that he didn't hook the fish himself, he landed it and still remembers that day. Wish them good luck finding a new home.

EricM · 10-17-2008, 05:23 PM

This really sucks! Islandia is my favorite landing to go to and I have been going there for 4 years on a monthly basis! Man o man poor Jason; great guy just in a sour mood because he barely makes ends meet so even though he may cruise a little close to kayakers, he is a good guy....

I'm really flustered and confused... How did this happen and why? The article just outlined the basics...

Billy V · 10-17-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricM

I'm really flustered and confused... How did this happen and why? The article just outlined the basics...

"Prieto said KenCal indicated it wants to convert the docks to get more private boats in the slips."

-They could probably double the income from private boats.

Rusty · 10-25-2008, 12:22 PM

ffice:smarttags" name="place">For those who don't know, Kencal LLC is an identity created by Kennedy Associates Real Estate counsel who appear to own half the world. This identity was made for the purchase of the Hyatt Regency Islandia.

If this display of corporate greed and selfishness make you upset as well, PLEASE bombard their top executives with angry letters or whatever you may find appropriate. Their e-mails addresses are on their website, but I'll copy and paste them as well.

Jack vanHartesvelt
Principal
Executive Vice President
Acquisitions
JackV@kennedyusa.com

Jena Thornton,
LEED AP
Vice President, Hotels
Acquisitions
JenaT@kennedyusa.com

Patrick W. O'Brien
Vice President
Hotel Asset Manager
PatO@kennedyusa.com

Lori Noto
LEED AP
Director
Hotel Design/Construction
LoriN@kennedyusa.com

Belinda Bail
LEED AP
Vice President
Hotel Design/Construction
BelindaB@kennedyusa.com

10-16-2008, 08:41 PM	#1
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	Islandia / MB Sportfishing Closure Dan just sent me this link... http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports...6outdoors.html I know we've all had various experiences with boats from this landing, but Jason's not always a bad guy, and Ernie is rad (he put me on my first and many more yellowtail). The Dolpin II overnight ain't too bad either. This is a serious bummer and I hope they get this resolved as quick and painless as possible.

10-16-2008, 09:56 PM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Sorry to hear it, that is definitely a great deal of families that are being affected by the closure. __________________ Thanks Matt F.

10-17-2008, 08:01 AM	#5
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I won't miss the boats themselves inside LaJolla, but I truly feel for those that are affected by the loss of their employment. I wish all of them the best of luck in their endeavors to gain new employment, and will keep them and their families in my prayers! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

10-17-2008, 08:41 AM	#6
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Closure It's too bad for a majority of us and them. I guess that means the seals and sea loins will be around us more now.

10-17-2008, 04:04 PM	#7
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Shut down Real Bummer...someone will take them in. __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

10-16-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Regardless of how you feel about the landing, the people don't deserve to lose their jobs like that.

10-16-2008, 11:09 PM	#4
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	It is a bummer for the Dolphin and their regular clients. I'll miss the challenge of staying upright as the steam past me throwing a 3 ft wake I bet they'll be back.

10-17-2008, 04:19 PM	#8
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Ouch! Both my kids caught their first fish on the Dolphin. One of them wasn't having much luck and Jason came down with his own rig, cast several times and hooked up a decent calico, and then handed the rig to my son to reel it in. My son didn't care that he didn't hook the fish himself, he landed it and still remembers that day. Wish them good luck finding a new home.

10-17-2008, 05:23 PM	#9
EricM Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	This really sucks! Islandia is my favorite landing to go to and I have been going there for 4 years on a monthly basis! Man o man poor Jason; great guy just in a sour mood because he barely makes ends meet so even though he may cruise a little close to kayakers, he is a good guy.... I'm really flustered and confused... How did this happen and why? The article just outlined the basics...

10-25-2008, 12:22 PM	#11
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	ffice:smarttags" name="place">For those who don't know, Kencal LLC is an identity created by Kennedy Associates Real Estate counsel who appear to own half the world. This identity was made for the purchase of the Hyatt Regency Islandia. If this display of corporate greed and selfishness make you upset as well, PLEASE bombard their top executives with angry letters or whatever you may find appropriate. Their e-mails addresses are on their website, but I'll copy and paste them as well. Jack vanHartesvelt Principal Executive Vice President Acquisitions JackV@kennedyusa.com Jena Thornton, LEED AP Vice President, Hotels Acquisitions JenaT@kennedyusa.com Patrick W. O'Brien Vice President Hotel Asset Manager PatO@kennedyusa.com Lori Noto LEED AP Director Hotel Design/Construction LoriN@kennedyusa.com Belinda Bail LEED AP Vice President Hotel Design/Construction BelindaB@kennedyusa.com