Back by popular demand. More wetter than before! Even more Seamen Slinging action! Most importantly BIGGER BOOTY![/b].
Everyone loves big booty!
The WPC is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Seamen Slinger Extravaganza. As in previous years, the main focus will be on the ocean and harvesting edibles from it. Each year, people with little or no ocean experience have learned to freedive and successfully harvest abalone and spear fish. Most who participated would call it "a life changing event." In addition to freediving, there is amazing near shore fishing, easily accessible by kayak. This year, we are trying to arrange some more activities for the shore bound. One activity will hopefully be a class on harvesting and preparing seaweed for food. Another might be a class focusing on terrestrial plants. This is on top of the trap building, knife sharpening, stick fighting, raccoon beating, fire making, hiking, exploring, eating, and ****-talking that just naturally pops up when surrounded by such great people.
Despite what the flyer says, this year the SSE will not be at the Reef campground. The Reef camp ground has been closed for the year due to California's amazing fiscal prowess. We have secured a campground a few miles up the coast that is in an equally beautiful spot. There are some pros to the new location like separation from other campers and the site is bigger. There are trails that lead up into the hills and some close dive spots including a marine reserve that has calm water that is perfect for introducing new divers. I went there on Tuesday and snapped some pics.
We will still be diving at the same spots as last two years but there will be close access to new spots for those that want to try some place new.
Also any and all active military and there families will camp for FREE. In addition I would be happy to help arrange FREE freediving equipment for any active duty military who would like to go diving. Yes FREE! Mako Spearguns has a free loaner program for any active duty military. If you need to fly here, we will feed you.
If you are a regular working guy and money is tight and you have always wanted to try free diving let me know and I will do my best to get you in the water. I have boxes of old wet suits and and miscellaneous gear. So far no one who has shown up that wanted to dive has gone home without getting in the water.
If you have never eaten abalone you don't know what your missing.
You can tell by the photo why they taste so good.
Last year, we had some great sponsors:
Equinox Coronado, famous for their tomahawks, donated a large assortment of their innovative products.
http://equinoxcoronado.com/
John McCann, author of "Build the Perfect Survival Kit" and owner of Survival Resources, sent boxes of gear to give away. http://www.bepreparedtosurvive.com/
Clif Bar made sure no one went went hungry and that we all had the energy to make it through the week (4 days of teaching freediving takes it out of you).
http://www.clifbar.com/?gclid=CK-03rXvlakCFQQ7gwodWWYhuw
Rob Lyttle of Woodbite sent a beautiful bushcraft knife that was given away to the new diver with the biggest abalone. He has since stopped taking orders for knives because the demand for his work became too great after the exposure he received at our event.
http://woodbiteknives.com/
Fluid Film made sure everyone left with some of their lubricant/rust inhibitor as well as shirts and hats.
http://www.fluid-film.com/?gclid=CKbjr63ylakCFQI3gwod8DFuvA
On top of all that booty, many WPC members donated great custom made gear including sling shots, kydex, and stoves. I can't even mention that everyone received Arrow Cards (patent pending) to test or how I made first kill with this brilliant new product that hasn't been released yet.
This year we have some great sponsors again who are providing a huge assortment of prizes and items to give away. We have survival gear, outdoor gear, First aid supplies, custom knives, custom sheaths, packs, food and even our own lube sponsor.
In total, there was probably a couple grand in prizes and giveaways. No one left empty handed.
This year promises to be even more amazing. *More contest! More Prizes! More Booty taking!
Plus special guest appearance!
Other activities might include
101 ways tokill befriend a raccoon
How to take a Russian Ft
Jazzercize
I wonder if that's edible?
How to beat someone with a stick
Roller disco competition
Zen and the Art of Marshmellow roasting.
Guess whats up my kilt
Johnbar will demonstate how to smoke thru a snorkel if not we can just learn by watching.
How to protect your booty from pirates( unless you feel like sharing)
Sonoma county is also well known for its wine production. So if you are a........well lets just say golfer and you like to drink wine there are numerous vineyards in the area.
The bottom line is that I love the Ocean. It is a part of me and my life. It has given me so much peace and happiness that I feel I have to share it. You are all welcome to come and share. If you know anyone who might be interested in coming, feel free to pass the invitation on. If you or anyone you know have anything you wish to contribute, please contact us.
If you need help arranging transportation, gear, or food, especially if you are travelling far to attend the event, let us know. We always ensure those who make the effort to come from far are well fed and provisioned.
In case you missed the info on previous years, here are some links:
SSE I
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=167.0
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=363.0
SSE II
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=1982.0
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=2273.0
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7siV6902s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aCcuJwzDFc
Please RSVP to The Chronicler at westsidepiratecrew@gmail.com ASAP, and instruct any people you invite to do the same so we can reserve adequate space if the area starts to fill up.
The date is fast approaching so let me know if you are coming. Hopefully the Ocean will great us with the same loving gentleness that she has in years past.
See you soon.
Matt
Everyone loves big booty!
The WPC is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Seamen Slinger Extravaganza. As in previous years, the main focus will be on the ocean and harvesting edibles from it. Each year, people with little or no ocean experience have learned to freedive and successfully harvest abalone and spear fish. Most who participated would call it "a life changing event." In addition to freediving, there is amazing near shore fishing, easily accessible by kayak. This year, we are trying to arrange some more activities for the shore bound. One activity will hopefully be a class on harvesting and preparing seaweed for food. Another might be a class focusing on terrestrial plants. This is on top of the trap building, knife sharpening, stick fighting, raccoon beating, fire making, hiking, exploring, eating, and ****-talking that just naturally pops up when surrounded by such great people.
Despite what the flyer says, this year the SSE will not be at the Reef campground. The Reef camp ground has been closed for the year due to California's amazing fiscal prowess. We have secured a campground a few miles up the coast that is in an equally beautiful spot. There are some pros to the new location like separation from other campers and the site is bigger. There are trails that lead up into the hills and some close dive spots including a marine reserve that has calm water that is perfect for introducing new divers. I went there on Tuesday and snapped some pics.
We will still be diving at the same spots as last two years but there will be close access to new spots for those that want to try some place new.
Also any and all active military and there families will camp for FREE. In addition I would be happy to help arrange FREE freediving equipment for any active duty military who would like to go diving. Yes FREE! Mako Spearguns has a free loaner program for any active duty military. If you need to fly here, we will feed you.
If you are a regular working guy and money is tight and you have always wanted to try free diving let me know and I will do my best to get you in the water. I have boxes of old wet suits and and miscellaneous gear. So far no one who has shown up that wanted to dive has gone home without getting in the water.
If you have never eaten abalone you don't know what your missing.
You can tell by the photo why they taste so good.
Last year, we had some great sponsors:
Equinox Coronado, famous for their tomahawks, donated a large assortment of their innovative products.
http://equinoxcoronado.com/
John McCann, author of "Build the Perfect Survival Kit" and owner of Survival Resources, sent boxes of gear to give away. http://www.bepreparedtosurvive.com/
Clif Bar made sure no one went went hungry and that we all had the energy to make it through the week (4 days of teaching freediving takes it out of you).
http://www.clifbar.com/?gclid=CK-03rXvlakCFQQ7gwodWWYhuw
Rob Lyttle of Woodbite sent a beautiful bushcraft knife that was given away to the new diver with the biggest abalone. He has since stopped taking orders for knives because the demand for his work became too great after the exposure he received at our event.
http://woodbiteknives.com/
Fluid Film made sure everyone left with some of their lubricant/rust inhibitor as well as shirts and hats.
http://www.fluid-film.com/?gclid=CKbjr63ylakCFQI3gwod8DFuvA
On top of all that booty, many WPC members donated great custom made gear including sling shots, kydex, and stoves. I can't even mention that everyone received Arrow Cards (patent pending) to test or how I made first kill with this brilliant new product that hasn't been released yet.
This year we have some great sponsors again who are providing a huge assortment of prizes and items to give away. We have survival gear, outdoor gear, First aid supplies, custom knives, custom sheaths, packs, food and even our own lube sponsor.
In total, there was probably a couple grand in prizes and giveaways. No one left empty handed.
This year promises to be even more amazing. *More contest! More Prizes! More Booty taking!
Plus special guest appearance!
Other activities might include
101 ways to
How to take a Russian Ft
Jazzercize
I wonder if that's edible?
How to beat someone with a stick
Roller disco competition
Zen and the Art of Marshmellow roasting.
Guess whats up my kilt
Johnbar will demonstate how to smoke thru a snorkel if not we can just learn by watching.
How to protect your booty from pirates( unless you feel like sharing)
Sonoma county is also well known for its wine production. So if you are a........well lets just say golfer and you like to drink wine there are numerous vineyards in the area.
The bottom line is that I love the Ocean. It is a part of me and my life. It has given me so much peace and happiness that I feel I have to share it. You are all welcome to come and share. If you know anyone who might be interested in coming, feel free to pass the invitation on. If you or anyone you know have anything you wish to contribute, please contact us.
If you need help arranging transportation, gear, or food, especially if you are travelling far to attend the event, let us know. We always ensure those who make the effort to come from far are well fed and provisioned.
In case you missed the info on previous years, here are some links:
SSE I
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=167.0
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=363.0
SSE II
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=1982.0
http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=2273.0
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7siV6902s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aCcuJwzDFc
Please RSVP to The Chronicler at westsidepiratecrew@gmail.com ASAP, and instruct any people you invite to do the same so we can reserve adequate space if the area starts to fill up.
The date is fast approaching so let me know if you are coming. Hopefully the Ocean will great us with the same loving gentleness that she has in years past.
See you soon.
Matt
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