The date is Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at Caspar Beach, CA.
Last year we had 95+ divers and gave away 10 wetsuits, 10 spearguns, 10 fins and many other prizes.
Pre-Registration is available on both www.picassoamerica.com and www.freediveshop.com under “Tournaments”. Pre-registration is $45 and includes meal and t-shirt.
Campsite Reservations can be made with Caspar Beach RV Park (www.casparbeachrvpark.com, 707-964-3306)
Please read the tournament rules prior to registering.
Any questions, comments or concerns can be forwarded to 877-WETSUIT (938-7848).
Happy Diving!
Entails: per area sq. mi, Depth Range, Primary/Habitat,
Regulations, Boundaries, Regulations.
MLPA
PDF Copy & Past link into new window.
http://www.freediveshop.com/blogfreedive/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/MLPA_Map_201011.pdf
Useful Google Earth Map
Posted by Spearboard subscriber and the 2010
Big Ab, Big Ling event planner (Saturday, May 1st @ Manchester, CA).
This interactive map provides the information in the MLPA PDF above. You can
click on specific areas and information will display in a pop-up box. Additionally,
you can zoom in to specific areas for a live aerial picture.
Google Earth Map: Copy & Paste Link into new window, will be prompted to
download Zip File.
http://www.freediveshop.com/blogfreedive/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/2010-Google-Earth-North-Central-MPA1.zip
* You will need to have Google Earth installed
on your computer. This is a free program provided by Google, you may be prompted
to also download Google Chrome (new web browser). Once the program is installed
on your computer, save the Zip File to your computer, open Google Earth and
then open the Zip File.
Original Spearboard Post 08/28/2009, http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=91043&highlight=MLPA+Google+Map.
All information/documents on this page are
provided by Freedive Shop/Picasso America as reference only. Divers
should keep up-to-date with rules and regulations.
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See both Stone Shot & Explosive Crossroads under “books” on freediveshop.com or picassoamerica.com.
Goldblatt doesn’t just research and report a fictional story of our beloved sport – he is an experienced and knowledgeable diver.
His diving credentials: a world traveler seeking exciting dives like the rest of us, veteran commercial/charter boat captain, and for those who require a college degree he has that as well – B.S. in Fisheries and Business from Humboldt State University (yes, a CA native). He currently lives in Panama.
Winter Sun Location: La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
(additional fishing days by previous arrangement)
Improve your ventilation and Breath-Hold NOW!
You’ve invested in all the right gear but if you want to be prepared for the upcoming dive season, learn to stay down effortlessly for longer and safely this course is for YOU!
‘FREEDIVERS’ Aharon Solomons and MT have worked with Oxford University, and co-operated with tests for the University of Stockholm and have trained elite world and national freedive record holders and spearfishermen since 1992. They are both highly qualified AIDA Master Instructors and compete at world class level.
Aharon is current US Masters freedive champion in 3 disciplines and MT is to be twice UK national team member in the World Freedive Championships, with personal bests in Static breath-hold of 6:00 minutes and 220ft, (72m) in Constant Weight.
The objectives of the 2-day course are to improve your uptake, transportation and utilization of oxygen and ability to cope with higher levels of CO2. In other words,
‘STAY DOWN LONGER and SAFER!’
What do you leave with?
You get to set your own efficient dry and wet breath-hold training program and the assurance of improved personal in-water safety. You get to return home ALIVE!
INVEST IN YOURSELF!
THE BEST IN BREATH-HOLD TRAINING!
* Dates to be announced. This course is hosted by Aahron Solomon & The Freedivers (www.freedivers.net). This course promoted by but not affiliated with The Freedive Shop or Picasso America. Cost $325.00 through freediveshop.com or picassoamerica.com.
]]>Visit the Esclapez website at www.EsclapezDiving.com, select the English version and peruse through the 2009-2010 Catalog or view products and specs online. Products in stock can be viewed and purchased on www.FreediveShop.com and www.PicassoAmerica.com.
We look forward to hearing customer feedback about the Esclapez brand and its products. Call us at 877-WETSUIT (938-7848) for questions about products, sizing and availability. See something in the Esclapez Catalog you’ve got to have that’s not on FreediveShop.com or PicassoAmerica.com? Give us a call!
Happy Diving!
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Please read the following carefully
Sale Dates
The End of Season Sale will be from Sunday November 8 –
Saturday November 14
• Sale prices will be announced Sunday November 8th at 10:00 AM.
• Prices are not valid after Saturday November 14th at 5:00 PM.
• Prices are for in-store and phone orders only!! Sale
prices are not valid for online orders.
Shop phone, location and hours
916-371-3410 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
2540 Boatman Ave, Ste 150
West Sacramento, CA 95691
The Freedive Shop in Hermosa Beach is no longer the Freedive
Shop! The shop is under new ownership and sale prices will not be honored there.
Sunday 11/08 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 11/14 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
* Doors will open and close at these hours! No early bird specials and we’ve
got dinners to get home to.
Important Sale Rules & Policies
• Sale prices are for in-store purchases or phone
orders only—sale prices are not applicable to orders placed on
internet.
• All Sales are FINAL so make sure it fits!
• No warranties on discontinued products.
• Sale prices are valid only the week of November 8 – November
14.
• Sale prices are Non-Negotiable. Please no bartering,
bargaining or bribing!
• This is a first come-first served sale! Products will not be reserved
or put on hold.
Hope to see or hear from you!
Happy Diving!
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No one could have said it better than Sven Anderson in his SpearGearShop.com Blog.
The waters were rough for our 86 divers, fish were hard to find and Ab hard to come by but our divers were out there for more than just prize fish and ab. This is the nature and purpose of the tournament, to bring freedivers together not only to compete but to strengthen the freediving community, to meet new divers and catch up with long lost dive partners.
For this Picasso America staff member, this was the first time I’d attended and helped run the tournament and I have to say that I was greatly impressed by the good nature of the group. It’s hard to come by such an open-armed and close knit community. There was truly a feeling of family and friends there to just share a good time.
Congratulations to our top divers this year! The results are as follows:
Top Fish: Andrew Stepanick, Blue Rockfish weighing in at 2.25 lb
Second Up: Jake Showmaker, Blue Rock fish weighing in at 1.85 lb
Top AB: Leslie Russo with her 9.46” to win not only the Women’s Division but the Men’s as well!
Second Up: Jess Fernandez (9.42”)
In Order: Kurt Strauss (9.35”), Eric Sabbe (9.25”), Brian Gross (9.18”), Jake Showmaker (9.12”), Tino Bernozoni (9.10”, Kris Hanna (9.06”) and Andrew Stepanick (9.00”).
We would also like to recognize our only Junior Diver, John Christofferson.
We would like to say thank you to all of the divers who showed up for the Northern California 2009 Picasso Open Tournament. Additional thanks to the guys at Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground for their support and their contribution of both time as BBQ Extraordinaires and money to provide awesome meat.
Many thanks from the Picasso America and Freedive Shop owners Greg & Vanessa Fonts and staff, Stan & myself (Sarah), to all who helped out and participated in this year’s event.
Happy Diving and see you next year!
]]>The water was a face numbing 50.2 º with hardly any swell, and a hazy 8-10ft visibility. We left the kayaks at home this time, and opted for our tried and true ab boards. Within the first hour we had our limits and Joe nailed a really nice greenling. I saw a baby ling, but other than that there was nothing swimming around that was worth shooting. After the dive we picked some mussels and called it a day. Tired, cold, sleepy and extremely hungry, we booked it back home. A great dive with a friend is always better than a day in class….
]]>We were up at 4:45am Saturday morning, eager to drive to San Pedro Park and begin checking people in for the Tournament. Some early birds started showing up around 6:00, even though check in was scheduled for 6:30. As we began checking people in, you could feel the excitement and anticipation as the divers signed waivers and looked over the tournament rules. By 7:00 all divers had checked in and drove off to their predetermined dive spots eager to start shooting fish.
While the divers were hunting for trophy fish, we set up the weigh station, prize tables, picked up the catered sandwiches, and set out a large quantity of Rockstar’s, Gatorade, and water. After everything was set up, we proceeded to play a couple hands of cards while waiting for the competitors to start returning from their dives. Around 1:00 some of the first divers started to show up. As soon as a diver returned, Greg and Rene would begin weighing and measuring the fish, while Vanessa wrote down the results, and I took pictures of the diver with his/her catch (for tournament pictures please see our “Gallery”). After each diver had their catch weighed and recorded, Vanessa tallied up the scores and Greg posted the results on the whiteboard.
After everyone had eaten and drank their fill of sandwiches and Rockstars, it was time to announce the winners. Roy McDennon took first place with a score of 52.45 and picked up a beautiful pair of Picasso Carbon fins. Kelsey Albert took top women’s place with a score of 42.45 and shot a potential World Record Sheephead. Mike Pender had the biggest fish, a 27lb Sheephead, and took 2nd place with a score of 44.75. Each competitor walked away with at least one prize, although most walked away with a Rockstar prize, and a Picasso prize. Thanks to Phil DiRocco and Rockstar, were able to provide additional Rockstar prizes such as shirts, trucker hats, and flat billed hats. After we completed the raffle, the crowd began dissipating and it was time for us to clean up, pack up, and begin the 8 hour drive back to Sacramento.
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Freedive Shop owners, Greg & Vanessa Fonts, will post their recent Fourth of July dive trip soon. Additionally, watch for posts from Freedive Shop staff.
Thank You and Happy Diving!
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