Big Waters Edge / White Seabass Derby tournament

[BWE]

BIG WATER’S EDGE AND SAN DIEGO OCEANS FOUNDATION UNITE FOR DAY OF FISHING, FUND-RAISING AND FAMILY FUN

~ Participants in the Big Water’s Edge Kayak Fishing Tournament Also Entered Into White Seabass Derby ~

Kayak fishermen are invited to join the Big Water's Edge Kayak Fishing Tournament presented by OEX Dive & Kayak Centers. The tournament launches from La Jolla Shores on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 6:00 am.

New this year, anglers registered in the Big Water’s Edge Tournament are also registered in the San Diego Oceans Foundation White Seabass Derby (kayak division).

The entry fee of $45 includes a goody bag, Big Water’s Edge t-shirt, the White Seabass Derby Family BBQ, 5 raffle tickets and an opportunity to schedule a tour of the White Seabass Hatchery in Carlsbad, CA.

$30 of the entry fee will be donated back to the San Diego Oceans Foundation’s White Seabass Restocking Project.

The Big Water’s Edge tournament will be for heaviest legal fish (no sharks, skates, or rays) and is open to human powered vessels only. White Seabass caught during the tournament are also eligible for prizes from the White Seabass Derby.

Anglers will be able to check-in and launch to start catching bait beginning at 4:30 am with tournament hours running from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. All fish must be weighed at the La Jolla Shores certified scale by 12:00 pm. Cash prizes for the Big Water’s Edge Kayak Fishing Tournament for heaviest legal fish will be:

• 60% for first place,
• 30% for second place,
• 10% for third place.

An optional big fish jackpot for $20 with 100% cash payout will also be held.

All White Seabass caught during the Big Water’s Edge Kayak Fishing Tournament are also eligible for cash payouts in the White Seabass Derby of:

• $600 first place,
• $300 second place, and
• $150 third place.

Following the tournament, we will join San Diego Oceans Foundation at South Shores Park in Mission Bay (http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-rec...cilities.shtml) to distribute Big Water’s Edge Tournament and White Seabass Derby awards during the White Seabass Derby Family BBQ.

OEX and Angler’s Yak Shack will have Malibu and Ocean Kayaks available for demos and amazing prizes will be awarded during a raffle. Tickets for tournament guests attending the BBQ can be purchased on-site for $10.00.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

4:30 – 6:00 AM: Check-In at La Jolla Shores Boat Launch Ramp
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Fishing / Weigh-ins at La Jolla Shores Boat Launch
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Awards, Raffles and Food at White Seabass Derby Family BBQ at South Shores Park in Mission Bay.

On-Line registration for the Big Water’s Edge Tournament is available at the following link:

http://www.oeexpress.com/on-line-registration.html


For additional information, visit:

http://www.oeexpress.com/Big-Waters-...ournament.html

...or call OEX at 619-758-9531.

For more information about the boat and free-diving divisions of the White Seabass Derby please visit www.sdoceans.org.

Hope to see you all there.

[lamb]

All right gang...

Fun day of fishing supporting a great cause.

I'm in...


... to win!

[dgax65]

I'm looking forward to the Derby/Tournament

Sorry about jumping the gun on the announcement. When the SDOF newsletter came out there was nothing about BWE/OEX involvement in the Derby. I didn't read the link until after I posted.

[wavster]

Does this mean there'll be no WCW 2008?

[lambadmin]

Nah David Yak Tackle Team,

I heard that's when it's just starting.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3345

Let There Be Rock.

[wavster]

Very cool. I'm looking forward to it.

[Holy Mackerel]

I'll be in Hawaii, how about changing the date...

chris

[wavster]

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

I'll be in Hawaii, how about changing the date...

chris

Are you going to fish in HI, Chris? Pulling some of those big ones there
would be cool.

[nmbrinkman]

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

I'll be in Hawaii, how about changing the date...

chris

Poor you.

[Holy Mackerel]

Originally Posted by wavster

Are you going to fish in HI, Chris? Pulling some of those big ones there
would be cool.

I will be spearfishing, and kayak fishing, my cousin lives on Kaui, and has a prowler, and scupper pro. I'll be bummed to miss BWE tourney, and it will be another year, before I can take my title back... But Hawaii is a nice consolation.

chris

[Corey]

It's great to be able to combine two great events like this. I think this will really help the seabass derby increase their numbers & bring in more cash to support the restocking project. SD Oceans is a great organization with seabass growout pens in Mission & Sand Diego bays. They are always looking for more volunteers to do daily maintenance & feeding, so if you're looking to increase your seabass mojo checkout their website, www.sdoceans.org, & sign up to volunteer. Or if your time is limited just sign up for the tourney & the $30 donation will help out alot. These folks are doing a great job to rebuild and sustain the socal white seabass fishery so they definitely deserve our support.

Sorry you can't make it Chris, but I don't think you'll be too bummed. Go catch an Ulua.

[aguachico]

Damn; out of town. Since this is one day tourney, I'd rather be LUCKY than good. Wait, I suck so I'd better be lucky.

I will be trying my damnest to get back to the states on time for this.

[madscientist]

I'll be right behind ya Art.

Not sure if I'll be back from Baja in time.

[Tman]

Definitely a good combo guys, look forward to it...

[bajadog]

Finally summer.....

[BWE]

TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION NOTICE:

The Oceans Foundation has canceled the White Seabass Derby scheduled for June 28th. BWE was going to be a co-sponsor in this event and hold our own tournament at the same time. We now feel that it would be difficult to run the tournament as planned, so BWE has made the decision to cancel our end of the big fish tournament as well.

WCW08 season starts on June the 28th. The awards ceremony for WCW07 winners will still be held on June 28th at La Jolla Shores. Details to be announced.