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2008 EVENTS CALENDAR - If your club or organization is having an event that is
open to the public and you would like it listed, please contact Mel.
| September
6 |
ASSOCIATION OF SURF ANGLING CLUB’S - MEN’S OPEN SURF ANGLING TOURNAMENT |  The Association will hold its 8th Annual Men's Open Surf Fishing Tournament Fund Raiser
on September 9th, in Brigantine, NJ. This event is open to all men and boys and offers Prize Money, 50/50 and Calcutta awards. Following the tournament, a free luncheon is available for participants.
Date: Registration is 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM and fishing time is 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday September 6, 2008
Location: Brigantine Elks Lodge, 400 W Shore Dr., Brigantine, NJ
Entry fee: $20 adults, $5 boys under age 13
For more information, contact Dick Halasek at 609-263-7555 or visit http://www.asaconline.org/
| September
19 | POINT PLEASANT BEACH - ANNUAL DECORATED BOAT PARADE
|  The Boro of Point Pleasant Beach will be hosting its annual decorated boat parade on Friday, September 19. This year's theme is 'Mardi Gras' and there will categories for
lighted and unlit boats decorated for the parade. The parade starts at about 6:00 PM for unlit boats and about 8:00 PM for lighted boats. Prizes for the parade winners include a ride on the Horizon Blue Cross blimp, and parasailing and restaurant gift certificates. Food and entertainment will be available to the public at the Inlet Parking Lot, Point Pleasant Beach.
Vessels 20-feet and above are encouraged to participate. A captain's meeting/dinner is at 7:00 PM Thursday, September 18 at the Point Pleasant Elks, 820 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ.
Date: Starting 6:00 PM Friday, September 19, 2008
Location: The parade route begins at the railroad bridge in the Manasquan Inlet, proceeds east out to the ocean, and south to Jenkinson's Beach and back.
Admission fee: $40 per boat
For more information, contact Sharon Cadalzo at 732-892-1118 x232 or visit the Boro's web site at http://www.pointpleasantbeach.org/.
| September
26-28 |
FALL NEW JERSEY BOAT SHOW |  21st annual New Jersey fall boat show. More than 300 boats on display. Over 60
participating manufacturers. Boat lengths up to 33 feet. Not only boats… A variety of boating and marine products will be available at the show.
Date: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday September 26, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday September 27, and 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday September 28, 2008.
Location: New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison, NJ
Admission fee: $9 adults, $7 kids 12 to 17, $7 seniors, free admission for children 11 and under.
For more information, visit www.macevents.com.
| October
4 | NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE - TACKLE THE PIER FISHING TOURNAMENT |
 Now this is a unique fishing opportunity!
Fishing on or around the US NAVY'S EARLE PIER that juts out over two miles into Sandy Hook Bay from Leonardo, NJ is normally off-limits to the fishing public.
In August, the Navy Ball Committee sponsored a first-of-its-kind fishing tournament from the US Navy pier that was such a success; they will hold a second-of-its-kind event on Saturday, October 4. This time, it is a Striped Bass fishing tournament.
Prizes include $100 cash for both the largest Striped Bass and the largest fish of any other variety for entrants over 12 years of age. Registrants 12 years of age or younger with the largest bass and largest fish of any other variety will receive fishing poles. There will also be other prizes. Food and beverages, hats, visors, and tee shirts with the MWR-Earle logo will also be available. An awards ceremony will immediately follow the close of the tournament.
It is indeed a privilege that we are able to use this facility for recreational sporting events, at all,
so do not miss it!
Date: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, October 4, 2008 (Gates open at 7:00 AM)
Location: On the Earle Naval Weapons Pier, Route 36, Leonardo, NJ
Entry fee: $20 adults, $10 children under age 12
For more information or to register, visit http://www.tacklethepier.com/ or call 732-866-2448.
| October
4 | SURF FISHING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN |  New Jersey Outdoors for Women Surf Fishing Workshop. Participants will learn about rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, casting, reading the surf, and caring for your catch. The afternoon will be spent on the beach using techniques learned to fish the surf. Open to women only. You must be
at least 18 years old. No surf fishing experience needed. All equipment and bait will be provided.
Date: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday October 4, 2008 (rain or shine)
Location: Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ
Entry fee: Please send a check for $15.00 made out to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. This fee will be refunded to you at the class but will be nonrefundable for those not attending.
For more information, contact Karen Leskie at 609-748-4347 or karen.leskie@dep.state.nj.us,
or visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/njoutdoors.htm.
| October
5 |
GOVERNOR’S SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT | The sixteenth annual New Jersey Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament is held on the
first Sunday in October at Island Beach State Park. A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament each year and overall length determines the winner. The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the 'Governor's Award' and has his/her name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently displayed at the park. Fishing equipment will be awarded to winners who catch the largest
fish in each species category. Participants must be present during a 2:00 PM afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes.
Date: 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday October 7, 1:30 PM raffle drawing, 2:00 PM awards ceremony
Location: Island Beach State Park, Island Beach, NJ
Entry fee: $10 adults, $5 children ages 13-18, children age 12 and under are free.
For more information, call 609-748-4347 or visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/gsft.htm.
| October
18 | USCG AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 44 - BOATING COURSE (ABOUT BOATING SAFETY) |  USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 44, Sewaren, NJ is offering the ABOUT BOATING SAFETY course. Upon successful completion of the ABS course, you will receive a certification and a NJ State Boating Safety Certificate. The NJ State Boating Safety Certificate allows the
individual to operate a personal watercraft and operate a recreational motorboat on NJ waters. Pre-registration for this 8-hour course is required due to limited number of seats. Gift certificates are available.
Date: 8:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2008 (8-hour course)
Location: Perth Amboy Moose Lodge, 989 Convery Boulevard (Route 35), Perth Amboy, NJ
Course fee: $60
For more information, contact Bob Bunten at 732-442-5367 or rjbunten@comcast.net.
| October
24-26 | HI-MAR STRIPER CLUB - ANNUAL 40-HOUR STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT |  Cash prizes based on the combined weight of your two largest Striped Bass. Lady Angler and Junior Angler prizes awarded for the largest Bass. Proceeds from the tournament help the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization of Monmouth County and the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association's Camp Happiness.
Date: 8:00 PM Friday, October 24 to 12:00 noon Sunday, October 26, 2008
Location: Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Entry fee: $80 per boat
For more information, call Bob Kamienski at 732-495-9210 or visit http://www.hi-mar.com/.
| November
15-16 | JERSEY COAST SHARK ANGLERS - STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT |  Sixteenth annual Striped Bass tournament. Over $11,000 in prize money. Mandatory captain's meeting is 7:00 PM Friday November 14 at the JCSA Club. Weigh-ins from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day at the JCSA Club.
Date: Saturday November 15 and Sunday, November 16, 2008
Location: Jersey Coast Shark Anglers, 385 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ
Entry fee: $150 per boat
For more information, call Brad Porrino at 201-832-4822 or Joe DiMatteo at 732-684-2150, or visit their web site at http://www.jcsa.org/.
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