Heroes on the Water may 13th - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 05-02-2017, 08:18 AM

Hi guys, next heroes on the water event is may 13 in mission bay. I've been asked a lot lately what the volunteers do so here it is... Volunteers arrive early and unload the trailer, setup the kayaks, fishing gear, tables etc..., cut bait, hang out with the early arrival vets. Then we take them fishing. In this situation, you are essentially their guide doing your best to make sure they have a great day on the water and trying to put them on fish, catching a few between helping the vets. It's really a great time and you can make a huge difference in their lives by getting them outside and away from their troubles. After fishing, we all enjoy a free lunch cooked by the land based volunteers, often fish tacos from donated fish(yellowtail, halibut and white seabass).
We are trying a new system where I open more seats to vets as we get more volunteers, so the more volunteers, the more vets we can help. Sign up here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-...on-34160663464

FISH11 · 05-02-2017, 08:52 AM

Signed up. See you there.

bwana · 05-02-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

Then we take them fishing. In this situation, you are essentially their guide doing your best to make sure they have a great day on the water and trying to put them on fish, catching a few between helping the vets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-...on-34160663464

In my case I drew a vet and her friend that didn't want to fish. So we went on a four hour paddle (between pottie breaks)... Still a great day on the water and more importantly they enjoyed their harbor tour. Looking forward to doing it again on the 13th.

tacmik · 05-03-2017, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bwana

In my case I drew a vet and her friend that didn't want to fish. So we went on a four hour paddle (between pottie breaks)... Still a great day on the water and more importantly they enjoyed their harbor tour. Looking forward to doing it again on the 13th.

Actually, they heard about your fish prowess, or lack their of. Decided they had better just paddle. Thanks for your help and looking forward to seeing you at our next event.

bwana · 05-03-2017, 08:53 PM

At least I am good with a camera!

Hydronaut · 05-05-2017, 03:15 PM

Shane,

I'll be there.

Hydronaut (Tim)

monstahfish · 05-08-2017, 11:35 PM

Thanks Tim! We still need volunteers or this will be an event less than half the size of our normal ones.

05-02-2017, 08:18 AM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 421	Heroes on the Water may 13th Hi guys, next heroes on the water event is may 13 in mission bay. I've been asked a lot lately what the volunteers do so here it is... Volunteers arrive early and unload the trailer, setup the kayaks, fishing gear, tables etc..., cut bait, hang out with the early arrival vets. Then we take them fishing. In this situation, you are essentially their guide doing your best to make sure they have a great day on the water and trying to put them on fish, catching a few between helping the vets. It's really a great time and you can make a huge difference in their lives by getting them outside and away from their troubles. After fishing, we all enjoy a free lunch cooked by the land based volunteers, often fish tacos from donated fish(yellowtail, halibut and white seabass). We are trying a new system where I open more seats to vets as we get more volunteers, so the more volunteers, the more vets we can help. Sign up here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-...on-34160663464

05-02-2017, 08:52 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	HOW event May 13 Signed up. See you there. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-05-2017, 03:15 PM	#6
Hydronaut Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Clairemont Posts: 66	I'm in... Shane, I'll be there. Hydronaut (Tim)

05-03-2017, 08:53 PM	#5
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	At least I am good with a camera!

05-08-2017, 11:35 PM	#7
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 421	Thanks Tim! We still need volunteers or this will be an event less than half the size of our normal ones.