Los Angeles Fathomiers

February Dive Meet – Malibu Colony

Date:  Sunday, February 12^th, 2012

Rules:

• Meet starts at 8:00 AM; competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle at 1:30 pm sharp or be disqualified.
• Diver may use kayaks, paddleboards or beach diving.
• The meet has a 10 fish limit, allowing 3 fish per species, except Sheephead (only 1 allowed); all DFG rules apply.
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches. Sheephead must be a minimum of 18 inches.
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Directions:

Take PCH north, pass Malibu Pier; turn left on Webb Way; turn right on Malibu Road. Look for a large opening in the fence to the beach next to a white house.  Nearest address is noted above! 

We look forward to seeing you there…

LA Fathomiers

January Dive Meet – Reef Point, Laguna

Date:  Sunday, January 15, 2012

Rules:

• Meet starts at 8:00 AM; competitors and game
  must be in the weight-in circle at 1:30 pm sharp or be disqualified.
• Diver may use kayaks, paddleboards or beach
  diving.
• The meet has a 3 fish limit, no more than 1 fish
  per species.
• There
  is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches.
  Sheephead must be a min of 18 inches.
• Scoring
  will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Directions:
Entrance at PCH and Reef Point Dr.
(Just North of this address; 8471 N. Coast Hwy)

The Crystal Cove state park at Reef Point is not actually in Laguna Beach.The area is
located between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach on Coast Highway
(Highway 1), along coastal bluffs as well as chaparral canyon on the inland
side of the highway. From Broadway in Laguna Beach travel north on Coast
Highway about 4.3 miles until you get to the traffic light for Reef Point. At
the traffic light turn South (towards the beach) and enter the park.

Meet at the southern end of the parking lot!

Bring money to pay for parking!

We look forward to seeing you there…

November Dive Meet – Malibu Colony

Date: Sunday, November 6^th, 2011

Rules:

• Meet starts at 8:00 AM; competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle at 1:30 pm sharp or be disqualified.
• Diver may use kayaks, paddleboards or beach diving.
• The meet has a 3 fish limit, no more than 1 fish per species.
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches.
  Sheephead must be a min of 18 inches.
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Directions:

Take PCH north, pass Malibu Pier; turn left on Webb Way; turn right on Malibu Road

Look for a large opening in the fence to the beach next to a white house.  Nearest address is noted above!

We look forward to seeing you there…

LA Fathomiers

43^rd Annual Scramble Meet

(Download Application Click Here)

Date:  Saturday, August 13^th, 2011

Location / Sign-in:

• The Scramble Meet sign-in, weigh-in, and BBQ is located at 1000 W. Paseo Del Mar., Palos Verdes (Corner of W. Paseo Del Mar and S. Meyler St.) 
• All contestants must sign in the morning of the competition.  Sign-in will be open from 5:30am till 7:00am.
• Sign-in requirements…diver’s name, diver partner, and emergency contact.  If diving from boat, only one competitor is needed to sign in for everyone on boat.  At the end of the competition, each competitor must sign back in to be accounted for their safe return.  If a participant does not sign back in, their emergency contact will be contacted.

Rules:

• All contestants must sign-in the day
• Competition starts at sunrise; with No Boundaries.  Competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle at 3 pm sharp or be disqualified.
• Diver may use boat, kayak, paddleboard, or beach diving.
• The meet has a 3 fish limit, no more than 1 fish per species.
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches. Sheephead must be a min. of 18 inches.  DFG rules apply!
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Cost:

• $30 entry fee for non-members (includes T-shirt and BBQ lunch).  No fee for members.  T-shirts may be purchased at meet.

Trophies:

• 1^st thru 5^th and Largest Fish awards will be awarded!  The 1^st place competetitor’s name will be added on the perpetual Scramble Meet trophy.

Raffle:

• Once the award ceremony is completed, the raffle will begin.  Don’t forget to get your lucky ticket!

July Dive Meet – County Line, Malibu

Date:  Sunday, July 10, 2011

Rules:

• Meet starts at 8:00 AM; competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle at 1:30 pm sharp or be disqualified.  
• Diver may use kayaks, paddleboards or beach diving.  
• The meet has a 3 fish limit, no more than 1 fish per species.  
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches. Sheephead must be a min of 18 inches. All DFG rules apply!
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Directions:

Take PCH north, pass Leo Carrillo, and continue till PCH hit’s the beach.  Neptune Net Restaurant (42505 PCH, Malibu) is across the street from beach.  Try to park on ocean side and watch out for oncoming traffic. 

We look forward to seeing you there…

Derek Kimball

June Dive Meet – Salt Creek, Dana Point

Date: Sunday, June 12^th, 2011

Rules:

• Meet starts at 8:00 AM; competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle at 1:30 pm sharp or be disqualified.
• Diver may use kayaks, paddleboards or beach diving.
• The meet has a 10 fish limit, allowing 3 fish per species, except sheephead (only 1 allowed); all DFG rules apply.
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches. Sheephead must be a minimum of 18 inches.
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Directions:

Salt creek is off of PCH in Dana Point. Turn towards the shore onto Ritz Carlton Dr. There is a huge parking lot with self pay parking ($1 an hour?). Beach access is down a Long Steep paved road.  The weigh-in will take place near or in the parking lot (to be decided the day of the dive).

We look forward to seeing you there…

Derek Kimball

May Dive Meet – Palos Verdes Scramble

Date:  Sunday, May 22, 2011

Rules:

• Meet starts at sunrise!  The boundaries are from Redondo Beach break wall to LA break wall.
• Divers may beach dive, use kayaks, or paddleboards.
• The meet has a 3 fish limit, no more than 1 fish per species.
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will is 14 inches. Sheep Head must be a min. of 18 inches; all DFG rules apply.
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.
• Weigh-in is located at Carlos Serret’s home!
  • 23306 Audrey Ave., Torrance CA 90205
• Competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle (Carlos’s backyard) at 1:30pm or be disqualified.

Map:

We look forward to seeing you there…

LA Fathomiers

Date:  Sunday, April 10^th, 2011

Rules:

• Meet starts at 8:00 AM; competitors and game must be in the weight-in circle at 1:30 pm sharp or be disqualified.
• Diver may use kayaks, paddleboards or beach diving.
• The meet has a 10 fish limit, allowing 3 fish per species, except sheephead (only 1 allowed); all DFG rules apply.
• There is a 12 inch size limit for all fish except Bass, which will be 14 inches. Sheephead must be a minimum of 18 inches.
• Scoring will be one point per fish and one point per pound.

Directions:

Take PCH north to Malibu, turn left on Westward Beach Road and follow the street to the pay booth; once entered meet at the south end of parking lot (near the bathrooms).

Don’t forget to pay for parking!

We look forward to seeing you there…

Derek Kimball