Reports & Pics! 2nd Annual NWKA ALASKA Yak Classic - RULES & Official thread

So Kenai_guy took the time to write down the rules for this years get together.  Here it is.  Comments???

Notice we are allowing launch from Ninilchik to Homer. At this time, base will be at Whiskey Gulch.


2014    Whiskey Gulch Yak Classic Rules & Regulations

1.   All fish entered must be caught by hook and line (i.e. hooked, fought, and landed) from a human power kayak, canoe, SUP/boards of no greater than 42" wide. The watercraft must be powered by a double bladed paddle (kayak style), leg drive system (Mirage or others), or single bladed paddle (canoe or SUP). Double/tandem paddlers are allowed. The use of amas/outriggers is allowed. Inflatable vessels paddled kayak or canoe style meeting the maximum width restrictions are allowed. Float tubes, belly boats, kick boats, and the like are NOT allowed. Vessels paddled rowing style are NOT allowed.

No mothershipping (defined in more detail in rule #6) allowed, the kayak must be under human powered control from launch until landing. Sails and/or motors are not allowed onboard even if they are not used.

All entries must be caught without aid from anyone else and using methods deemed legal according to the body of water from which they are caught.

2.   All fish entered must be caught in Alaskan waters.  Eligible launching locations are any public access (fee or non-fee areas) between Ninilchik and Homer. Fish caught from waterways with restricted access to the public, such as members only or private waterways or aquaculture operations, are not allowed.

3.   Only halibut that you can legally retain are eligible.

4.   The biggest halibut will from each angler's catch will be used towards the angler’s standing in the Big Fish Prize for the tournament.  Primary measurements will be taken using an official measuring stick marked in inches.  In the event of a tie for length of fish, these fish will be weighed with the same scale to determine the larger fish.  All fish over 36 inches will be weighed.

Additional categories for prizes given can include, but are not limited to:

•   Largest/Heaviest stringer (single day, tournament duration)
•   Smallest fish
•   Skunk award

5.   Entries must be checked in for measurement and weight no later than 12 o’clock pm on June 29th at the Whiskey Gulch beach access area (“headquarters” location will be determined by camping spot location and availability). All entries must be presented for measurement as a complete fish.  Fish that have been cut or altered (with the exception of viscera removed) will not be counted towards contest standings. (i.e. cut lips, chopped tails, filleted fish)

6.   Use of motherships is prohibited. "Mothership" is defined as arriving by and launching from a boat. Use of a vessel(e.g. water taxi, ferry, or privately owned boat) to travel to a destination for overnight or multi-day trips is not considered mothershipping. Camping on boats is permitted and kayaks may be launched from the boat, as long as the vessel was moored overnight and the kayaks are launched from the overnight mooring location.

7.   Fish caught while participating in, or in conjunction with, a paid and/or guided trip may not be entered. This includes guides, comped participants, and paid clients.

Some rules may look familiar as I borrowed from AOTY.  Edited to fit for WG.

Hope we have a good turnout with some good competition.

Start time? I'm assuming anything past 12:01 am 6/28/14? Or is it tied to sunrise (4:25 am)?

Also, any requirement of basic safety gear?

Since its not too far from solstice....I think 1201 am on Saturday would be fine.   

Also...everyone with the intent to compete should sign up on the message board.

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I posted this before but as an update.  So far our prize list includes:

1) Sg release reel (MSRP $249) donated by a NWKA member.
2) Shakespeare Line counter reel and rod (MSRP $75) Homer Chamber of Commerce and Sportman's warehouse
3) PFD ($75) Homer Chamber of Commerce and Sportman's warehouse
4) Drybag ($25) Homer Chamber of Commerce and Sportman's warehouse
5) Assortment of handmade jigs.  Doanted by Kasilofchris on the the Alaska Outdoor Directory.
6) A trophy donated by kardinal_84

I'd like to try and get a few more goodies.  If anyone has good contacts to collect some more goodies, it would be greatly appreciated! 

Alright. Roll call. Who is in???  I think I'll have two entries.

next year for me fellas...

depends on a few things but am looking forward to attending.... will know closer to the dates.

I'm in -- with the usual caveats.

Il be there man. Possibly with a guest. I'll try and get a commitment from him soon. If he doesn't I can offer a outback and XL drysuit to any other newby that want to attend

In it to win it.....and hang out

So does Rudy get to bring the huli cake this year?  After all, we did have to fish his yard sale outta the surf last year.

I'll bring cake again if he doesn't want to, but I'm offering to pass the huli cake torch. 

This year will make 3 years of an annual gathering on the beach....kinda cool

  Way Cool...........

  I moved from Soldotna to Washington in 2011...........a little early to join in on the fun. My bad...


  kinda'--------kinda not.

  Have a great time guys

So does Rudy get to bring the huli cake this year?  After all, we did have to fish his yard sale outta the surf last year.

I'll bring cake again if he doesn't want to, but I'm offering to pass the huli cake torch. 

This year will make 3 years of an annual gathering on the beach....kinda cool

I better bring one!!! This weather has been brutal. Nothing bad. But not good either. 4ft forecasts then glass calm waters.

Tried homer by the green can Sunday. A bahzillion pollock. Caught at least 30 in a few hours trolling a dodger and hoochie with NO weight!  Kept trying it as lowering the gear was fruitless, just pollock. But I also caught two super nice sea run dollies but more importantly I could see salmon come racing up to the hoochie next to my kayak but the pollock were too thick. Crazy! 

Did try halibut long enough to know it's my last option for the derby.

Then I get outfished by my GF when she and her son decides to kill time chucking spinners in the lagoon and she manages a small king!  Argh!!!

Those dollies alone would have made the day for me!

We went out of Seward yesterday, sailed to Rugged Island and launched from there to fish just an hour's worth. Unexpectedly gorgeous day made up for a poor take -- two good-sized P. Cod and no halibut. Lots of humpbacks though.

Looking forward to that cake! FYI: chocolate is never wrong.