EAST COAST KAYAK SERIES

WE ARE WORKING ON A SERIES , THAT WILL INCLUDE 4 TOURNYS ,, POINTS AT EACH ONE ,THEN AN OVERALL WINNER,,,,WILL KEEP YA POSTED

Yep, lot's of interesting things going on in the kayak fishing world. For years
people have been toying with the idea of merging tournaments for a series event.

Over the past couple of weeks we have lit some fires and some of the biggest
names in the sport are signing on and offering to help make this event a monster.
As it stands, we are looking to hold this event in 2011. A smaller scale series
is possible for 2010. It's up in the air for now. More to come soon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 1st Annual Nor' East Kayak Fishing Series has been announced!

The 1st Annual Nor' East Kayak Fishing Series has been established for the 2010 season.
Proceeds to benefit Casting for Recovery

The Nor' East Kayak Fishing Challenge is a unique combination of charity events. Each tournament will maintain their own host and set of unique rules and regulations for their location. Tournament contestants will be scored using the point system attached to this release. In the end, it will be the accumulation of points earned throughout this Series by competing in these events that will determine the 1st Annual Nor' East Kayak Fishing Champion!

Where?

The locations an timing of these events have been chosen carefully. The Series will challenge an anglers' diversity and skill among a variety of sought after game fish during times that kayak fishing is at it's peak season for that specific area.

1.Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament - May 15, 2010
Location: Jamaica Bay New York
Info: www.captainkayak.com/tournaments.html
2.New Rochelle Kayak Fishing Tournament - July 10th 2010
Location: New Rochell, NY
Info: www.tidaltails.com/Kayak_entry.htm
3.3rd Annual Point Pleasant Elks Kayak Fishing Tournament - July 24, 2010
Location: Point Pleasant, NJ
Info www.eckfs.com
4.Cape May Kayak Fishing Tournament- October 16, 2010
Location: Cape May, NJ
Info: www.jckf.net

How to Enter?

•Entry into this series has been kept to a one time minimum fee of $10, all donations go to Casting for Recovery.
•Anglers and their scores will be reported to www.eckfs.com
•To join the series you can sign up in person at any one of the events or go to www.eckfs.com

Rules?

The East Coast Kayak Fishing Series was created to bring awareness for our great sport but also to challenge the kayak fishing angler. The rules that we have established were designed to allow as many anglers as possible to participate but also encourages the angler to fish all the events. So in theory if you attend all four events but don't place you can still be in the running for the title.

The point system is as follows;
10 points per division win (Fly, open, artificial, etc), this includes any division in any of the four tournaments
8 points per 2nd place finish
6 points per 3rd place finish
2 points per event entered, plus 3 points for registering for all 4 Tournaments

Scores and Series Positioning?

Scores will be published to www.eckfs.com following each event. Positioning will change often as competitors join additional events. Consider the bonus points listed above as this could be a determining factor in the final results. Bonus points have been made available to ultimately benefit the real winners, our charities. Check in regularly to follow your stats. In the end, we will be crowning The 1st ever Nor' East Kayak Fishing Champion!

Sponsors

Kayak Fishing Magazine, Skwoosh Custom Gel Seats, Gull Wing Paddles, Advanced Elements, St Croix Rods, Plano, Yak-Gear and Yak-Attack. To become affiliated with the tour please contact www.eckfs.com

All sponsors are supporting the individual events and the Nor East Kayak Fishing Champion, with pro staff gear packages!!

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Sponsors are signing on!!!

Current Standings of PAID Participants. Over 300 registered so far.

Participant Online Handle	Home Town, State	Jbay	New Rochelle	Elks	Cape May	Total
		05/16/10	07/10/10	07/24/10	10/16/10
Shorelady	Allenhurst, NJ	2 + 6				8
LUNCHBOX	Philla, Pa	2				2
GeorgeD	Sayville, NY	2				2
SJ Fish Whisperer	Cape May, NJ	2				2
SALTFLYGUY	Irvington, NY	2+6				8
EZRider	Bronx, NY	2				2
remy4u97	Schenectady, NY	2				2
ron	Schenectady, NY	2				2
YAKMAN	Mt. Laurel, NJ	2				2
rbaldwin	NY	2				2
FlyGuide	Allenhurst, NJ	2				2

Here is the info on the event. Please help spread the word. I will tell you they the fishing is prime at the time and every rock hold fish.


The First Annual New Rochelle Marina Kayak Fishing Tournament Hosted by Hudson Park Bait and Tackle - Home of TidalTails Lures.
The First Annual New Rochelle Marina Kayak Fishing Tournament will be held on July 10th at Five Islands Park in New Rochelle. All fishing methods are allowed and there will be a separate fly-fishing division. The event is a catch and release format where anglers have to take a digital photo of fish to qualify for prizes. The event is geared both toward, the serious competitive kayak fisherman and the person who just wants to learn more about this fast growing sport and have a good time. All participants will be entitled to an after-tournament BBQ.
This tournament will be part of the 4-part East Coast Kayak Fishing Series where participants can enter their points to be eligible to be the Northeast Kayak Angler of the Year. The other tournaments are Jamaica Bay, Point Pleasant Elks Fluke Tournament and Cape Kayak Fishing Tournament. For more info go to www.eckfs.com
The City of New Rochelle has shown an increased awareness for the eco-friendly activities and promoted kayaking in the Lower Long Island Sound region. The surrounding areas are made up of rocky structures and small islands perfect for the kayak angler. The event is a catch and release format where anglers have to take a digital photo of fish to qualify for prizes.

All proceeds from this event go to Casting For Recovery. Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and educational program for women who have or have had breast cancer. This group provides an opportunity for women, whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease, to gather in beautiful, natural settings and learn fly-fishing, "a sport for life." Just as importantly, this tournament offers an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun. Casting for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies solely on donations to provide fly-fishing retreats to hundreds of breast cancer survivors every year. Your contribution is tax-deductible as permitted by law, and will help us expand our capacity to meet the ever-growing demand for our services. Through your support, we will be able to continue to enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors all across the country by providing retreats that promote mental, physical and emotional healing.
For more info visit www.Tidaltails.com

Scores updated following last weekends' Point Pleasant Elks Fluke Tournament. A great time had by all!

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Nor'east Coast Kayak Fishing Series Co-Champions

Judy Segar (aka Shorelady) and Jose Colon (aka Salyflyguy)







CONGRATULATIONS to you both!!!!