Big Abalone - Big Ling Cod

2^nd Annual Dive Event      

Manchester, CA

This event is open to Freedivers Only.

Current California Department of Fish and Game laws apply

Tournament check in begins at 7:30 AM

Entry Fee’s are $25 if prepaid, $35 after April 28^th 2008,

Event entry includes an event T-Shirt and lunch. $6 for non-participant lunch, $19 for event T-Shirt

All divers will be required to fill out and turn in a release form,

The release for will be available for download as well as when checking in.

All Divers must record a buddy or buddies they will be diving with (at least one).

The “Check Out” and the “Weigh In” for the tournament will be held at the

Irish Beach Community, Pomo Lake Picnic Area off HW1 and Pomo Lake Drive*

Search “Pomo Lake Dr, Manchester CA” on Google Maps.

Diving can be done anywhere along California Coast, all divers must return to the

“Check out area” by 1:30 PM, No exceptions!

                                                                                                                                         

Freediving Divisions – Points:

One point per fish, One point per pound. 20 points max. per fish.

You may weigh in only 3 fish, One fish per specie.

Only ONE ABALONE with 2008 TAG, entered per diver.          

                                                                                                                                    

Etiquette and Safety: 

The Big Ab/Ling dive event promotes safe

buddy diving and friendly competition.

All divers should be in direct contact with their dive

buddy(ies) while in the water     

                                                                                                                                                      

Divisions / Awards:

Awards and prizes for the Big Ab - Big Ling event

will be given to each diver in the following divisions:

-Open Speargun Division 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place

-Open Polespear Division 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place                              

-Biggest Abalone

-Biggest Ling Cod                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Eligibility:

-Paid $25-35 entry fee* ($25 prepay, $35 day of the event)

-Waiver signed.

-2007 California Ocean Fishing license and

Abalone punch card and tags(Verified at Check In).

                                                                                                                   

Disqualifications:                                                

-Any California Department of Fish and Game Violations.

-Arriving at the weigh in area AFTER 1:30pm sharp, GPS P-S time.

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For more info: Call 209-992-0063

***THIS EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITING,

WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT******

***All Event proceeds will be donated to the R.F.A. (Recreational Fishing Alliance)