A few quick photos from this afternoon and evening, the first day of the 2014 ORCA National in San Diego. The Kona Kai is a fantastic venue and great water views from all around. Some new members have joined us, some former members are back and several dozen ORCA members and their friends/spouses are here as well.
Here's a few for all of you folks who couldn't make it this year.
Did I mention yachts? San Diego seems to have a lock on 'em:
ORCA Secretary/Treasurer Roger Schulz, from left, confers with show co-host Brian Funai about some of the silent auction donations, while Board member Butch Carey checks out the offerings.
Ed Barrett, left, talks reels with Mr & Mrs Gerald Scharfenberg, early in the evening
Did I mention that there's plenty of food and adult beverages?
And reels, for close inspection (Randy Anderson, Dave Erickson, Willis Logan & Hank Clough):
How close? When Clay Hood brought out an extremely rare A.C. Kellogg tournament casting reel, it was like a photo op for the technical set:
And that reel was something special, including the extra spool in its custom wooden box:
Lots of old friends and new acquaintances:
Tune in tomorrow for pics from breakfast with the board, the casting contests and Stu Lawson Ugly Reel Toss, seminars and room trading - and that's only Day 2!
-- Richard
p.s.: The September Reel News will be a little later in the month than usual so I can include a lot of photos and coverage of convention activities, for our many ORCA members who enjoy the print edition.
2014 San Diego, Day 1
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Nice! Thank you, Richard!
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Looks like a great time. I wish I could have joined you guys this year!
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Great pictures.
Lots fun to you all. Hope to see some more pictures.
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Lots fun to you all. Hope to see some more pictures.
Best
Jacob
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Thanks, Jacob and Robin!
More photos from the Ugly Reel Toss this morning have been posted, with more to come later in the day.
More photos from the Ugly Reel Toss this morning have been posted, with more to come later in the day.