Fantasy Spearfishing is for the Largest Fish (Team) in both the Speargun and 3-prong Division of the 2010 Gene Higa Memorial Spearfishing Tournament which will be held on May 22, 2010. Pick the team you think will win the largest fish category. Then, guess the total weight of their winning catch. That’s it! If your team wins and you are the closest to the total winning weight without going over, you win.

You may enter once for the Gun Division and once for the 3-prong Division. Click on the links below to participate.
What You Win:

* Speargun Division – $150 Gift Certificate to Hana Pa’a Fishing
* 3-Prong Division – $50 Gift Certificate to Hana Pa’a Fishing

Entry Deadline:

* All entries must be submitted by midnight, May 21, 2010 (HST).
* Entries received after contest deadline will not be counted.

Other Info:

* Tournament participants may enter, but they cannot pick themselves.
* Winners will be notified via email on May 24, 2010
* Prizes will be divided evenly in case of a tie

To enter go to: Fantasy Spearfishing

Have Fun! And win without even getting wet.

Also:
Iron Chef Kimi Werner will take on Challenger Nico Chaize of Nico’s at Pier 38
at the 2010 Iron Chef Competition.
It should be exciting!

Higa Tourney – Info

Higa Tourney – Waiver

“This is exciting. It’s such a popular show. This is the first time Guy and ‘DDD’ has come to Hawaii, so we feel even more pumped to be on it,” said Nico Chaize, owner of Nico’s at Pier 38.

Nico’s is located waterfront on Pier 38 just off Nimitz Highway in Honolulu. Immediately next door is the United Fishing Agency, home of the Honolulu Fish Auction, where Nico selects his fish every morning. Opened in 2005, the casual open-air diner quickly established a reputation with the locals for serving fresh fish that has gourmet appeal and wallet-friendly prices.

Also featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives will be Hank’s Haute Dogs and Highway Inn.

Award-winning restaurateur Henry Adaniya took his fine-dining knowledge and expertise and put it into a hot dog. Hank’s features authentic Chicago hot dogs, local sausage and innovative gourmet creations inspired by regional and traditional flavors.  Hank Haute Dogs is located on Coral St in Kaka’ako as well as an express in Waikiki.

Highway Inn opened in 1947 by Seiichi and Sachiko “Nancy” Toguchi. This family-owned and operated restaurant in the heart of Waipahu continues to thrive 63 years later because of its tradition of serving quality Hawaiian and American food has remained unchanged and secure in the hearts and stomachs of locals and visitors. The restaurant recently completed a renovation that included enhancements and expansions to its seafood market and catering facilities.

To commemorate the event, all three restaurants have indicated that on the day of the show a special menu item or promotion will be offered to their customers.

We have plenty of action for spearos and freedivers, but we also have presentations and product demos for those interested in underwater photography or videography.  We have several world-class marine artists exhibiting their works, and many unique presentations — whether you want to learn more about blackouts, shark management, or dive history….we have something for everyone, including a Film Festival!

Speakers this year: Stan Waterman (famous underwater cinematographer), Dr. Jose Castro (world-renowned shark scientist), Rob Torelli (spearo and award-winning videographer), Pipin Ferreras , Manny Puig, Ron Mullins, Art Pinder, Dan MacMahon, Kirk Krack, Dimitris Kollias, and many more.

We have all the major brands represented and many Exhibitors who will give demos including Jay and Julie Riffe, Mark Laboccetta, Daryl Wong, Ray Powell, Guy Skinner, Roger Yazbeck, Shane Breedt, and more. The Expo also features practical hands-on Workshops and a huge Raffle at the end of each day with over $30K of prizes!

You won’t want to miss the Friday Evening Kick Off Party at the Marriott Courtyard on Ft. Lauderdale Beach — on the sundeck, right on the beach, drinks, music, and lots of fun. The nightlife in Ft. Lauderdale Beach is HOT, HOT, HOT!!!

For out-of-towners, our sponsoring hotel, the Marriott Courtyard on Ft. Lauderdale Beach is offering an amazing $89/room rate (on the beach), as is the Marriott Renaissance Hotel which is across the street and walking distance to the Convention Center. We recommend flying into Ft. Lauderdale airport and taking a taxi.

You can dive right off the beach during the day and party at the clubs and restaurants at night. But most of all, you won’t want to miss this amazing Expo on Saturday and Sunday! For hotel and other information, or to pre-register, go to www.thebluewild.com, or e-mail Sheri Daye at sheri.daye@yahoo.com.

You will find attached the approved “U.S. National Freedive Spearfishing Championship bid for next years event.  Please pass this bid to your club/council/members so they can make plans for the 2010 event which will be hosted by the Midwest Diving Council (MDC) and held on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Greers Ferry Lake in Heber Springs, Arkansas. This is going to be a great event at a beautiful new location.  You will be allowed to spear up to 15 game fish plus the normal rough fish.

One of the issues we will need to figure out is whether we will have a Mixed or Women’s team division this year.  I am asking each club to get back to me by May 31st with the tentative number of teams they would like to send for each of these divisions.

Also, as a reminder, this years National Championship scores will be added to 2011 National Championship scores to determine who will represent the U.S. at the 2011 Pan-American Spearfishing Championships and the 2012 World Spearfishing Championships.   The 2011 U.S. Nationals will be held somewhere in Florida most likely, so Florida divers have a big incentive to come in 2010 and work towards a World team berth.

Best Regards,

Dave Edlund

USOA National Skindiving Director

Final Bid for the 2010 Nationals

This started as a rally to preserve fishing on Kapapa island, an area fished and taken care of by fishermen since the EARLY 1900s! Now the DLNR is on the verge of stripping fishermen of access to the island and rights to fish through administrative rule changes.

It was realized that this is not just a Kapapa Island issue! For years, shoreline fishermen, divers and boaters have been subject to many injustices of the DLNR. Kaena point, bottomfish closed areas, Northwest Hawaiian Islands, misdirected funding, unethical methods used to support no-fishing MPA’s AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON including countless LIES TO THE FISHERMEN!

This type of treatment is not only directed at the fishermen but at the hunting community as well!

It does not matter if you are a blue water diver, troller or shorecaster. If you fish you need to attend and SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW FISHERMAN! There are an estimated 200,000 of us out there in the state and we need every available body to show up! Lets show the DLNR in 2010 they need to start WORKING WITH US and not trying to EXTERMINATE OUR WAY OF LIFE!

Spread the word and mahalo for your support!

Listen to the Carol Cox Podcast for more information here

EVENT FLIER

Carbonell, who is from the Balearic Islands, Spain, is one of the most successful spearfishing athletes in the world. Winning the 2009 European National Championship in Tipaza, Argelia made him one of only a handful of divers to win four European National Championships (Spain 1990, Menorca 1999, Portugal 2003, and Argelia 2009). In addition, Carbonell has won three individual world cups (Spain 1996, Tahiti 2000 and Brasil 2002). Only two other athletes, Pepe Amengual and Renzo Mazzari, have previously been named three-time world champions.

The KLO is part of the Spear Wars Blue Storm Tournament Series, which began in 2008 with the classic Spearboard Open (SBO), the Palm Beach Open (PBO) and KLO. In addition to each tournament’s large prize table, there is a special package of prizes and trophies for the Grand Champion, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the entire tournament series which will be awarded at the Key Largo Blue Storm Open at Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort.

Founded in the 1930s, Beuchat has been involved in the development of all aspects of underwater activities. SpearoTek, Inc. is a leading U.S. wholesale distribution company for the most innovative spearfishing and freediving equipment from around the world. Through extensive research, development and testing, SpearoTek, Inc. is first when it comes to bringing cutting-edge spearfishing technology to U.S. markets.

Carbonell, who is from the Balearic Islands, Spain, is one of the most successful spearfishing athletes in the world. Winning the 2009 European National Championship in Tipaza, Argelia made him one of only a handful of divers to win four European National Championships (Spain 1990, Menorca 1999, Portugal 2003, and Argelia 2009). In addition, Carbonell has won three individual world cups (Spain 1996, Tahiti 2000 and Brasil 2002). Only two other athletes, Pepe Amengual and Renzo Mazzari, have previously been named three-time world champions.

The DEMA show, is the only international trade event for the diving, action water sports and travel industries. DEMA 2009 will take place at the Orange County Convention Center from Wednesday, November 4^th to Saturday, November 7^th, 2009. The show is not open to the public.

Founded in the 1930s, Beuchat has been involved in the development of all aspects of underwater activities. SpearoTek, Inc. is a leading U.S. wholesale distribution company for the most innovative spearfishing and freediving equipment from around the world. Through extensive research, development and testing, SpearoTek, Inc. is first when it comes to bringing cutting-edge spearfishing technology to U.S. markets.