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Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 9:58 am

       Re: The Bart Hall Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Starts Today, February 15, 2024!

      Hello All,

      Just a quick reminder that the Bart Hall Show in Del Mar starts today and runs through Sunday, February 18, 2024.  I hope you can attend and want to let you know that the 976Bite.com booth number is #414.  We are adjacent to the double wide sized booth for the Dan Hernandez show and are across the isle and not far down the isle from the large space occupied by Costa Sunglasses. 

     I am expecting another great Bart Hall Show and hope you can come out and enjoy the show.  If you can attend, please stop by the 976bite.com booth to say hello, take advantage of the show specials on web site subscriptions and maybe pick up a t-shirt or two.  It is a chance to get show specials on our goods and services that are still available at pre-covid era prices.  I have a brand new insulated fish bag for sale as well.

     All the details about the show are at the Bart Hall Show web site at https://hallshows.com/ and you can buy your tickets on their web site as well.

     I hope to see you at the show!

     Thanks very much,

      Bob Vanian

Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 1:09 pm

The Bart Hall Show in San Diego is at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from Thursday, February 15, 2024 through Sunday, February 18, 2024!

     The Bart Hall Show in San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is back again in 2024!  The show begins on Thursday, February 15, 2024 and runs through Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Show hours are noon until 7:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM on Saturday and the show goes from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Sunday. 

        The Hall Shows have traditionally been the greatest fishing and boating shows in the San Diego area and there is every reason to think that this year’s Bart Hall Show will live up to that same high standard. I hope you can attend and share in the fun!  The Del Mar Hall shows have been known for a casual and relaxed atmosphere where exhibitors have time to talk with customers in a non rushed atmosphere.

    The Bart Hall Show has something for the whole family with plenty of things for kids to do including a free trout pond.  Kids 15 years old and younger get into the show for FREE with a paid adult ticket and can fish for free at the Mammoth Lakes Kids Free Trout Pond!  Other great kid’s activities include the Ultimate Air Dogs presented by Turner’s Outdoorsman, the Jon Petty Goldsmith and Convict Lakes Resort American Duck Races and the Okuma Bass Tank.


     I hope you can come to the Bart Hall Show in Del Mar and if you do, please stop by the 976-Bite booth to say hello and take advantage of the show specials on web site subscriptions, pocket t-shirts and men’s and ladies tank tops.  We offer a fantastic deal prior to factoring in the show specials as we have maintained our pre-covid era prices on all we offer!

      A tip to help you avoid a possible ticket line is to get your tickets ahead of time over the Internet at https://hallshows.com/ . Their web site is loaded with information about the show including directions.

     The cost is $17 for a regular adult ticket and as stated above, kids 15 years old and younger get in for free with a paid adult.  A ticket for someone with a valid military identification is $15 and it is also $15 for a senior’s ticket (62+years).  The military and senior’s tickets must be purchased in person at the ticket window showing valid identification.


    The Hall Shows are always fun and informative and this year should be no exception.  Come see the latest in fishing tackle, boats, RV’s, vacation offers and much more. 

     There are numerous free seminars during the show and there is information about seminars on the Bart Hall Shows Facebook page at www.facebook.com/barthallshow. As the show approaches they may also be posting a schedule of seminars on the https://hallshows.com/ web site. The four seminar stages are the Accurate Stage, the Okuma Bass Tank Stage, the Daiwa Stage and the Mammoth Lakes Stage.

     At the 976bite.com booth I will be offering special incentives on web site subscriptions and renewals that are still at pre-covid era prices. I will also have high quality 976-Bite pocket t-shirts and men’s and lady’s tank tops for sale at bargain prices.  Included in the t-shirt offerings are a limited number of the “old school” 976-Bite logo only shirts.

    Even if you do not need to renew your subscription to 976bite.com right now, we can add the time to your existing subscription so you can take advantage of the pre-covid era pricing and the show specials.  If you are not ready to fish right now, you also have the option of buying your subscription at the show to get the show incentives and having me activate the subscription for you at a later date of your choosing.  Even if it is just to say hello, I really enjoy seeing you in person!

     The Del Mar Bart Hall Show will symbolize the beginning of the new fishing season as anglers gather to gear up for the fishing season that lies ahead.   It is time to think about and prepare for the upcoming fishing season and I hope to see you at the show!

     Sincerely,
     Bob Vanian
     976-Bite Fish Reports
     www.976bite.com

Friday, June 30, 2023 @ 6:48 pm

Thursday June 29, 2023 —Notice From Port of San Diego concerning Shelter Island Launch Ramp’s West Side Floating Docks Being Closed Due to Structural Damage

    Today I got notice from the Port of San Diego that the west side floating docks at the Shelter Island Launch Ramp are closed for repairs.

     Below in italics are cut and paste sections from the notice:

West Side Floating Docks at Shelter Island Boat Launching Ramp Closed Due to Structural Damage

Port is Expediting Repairs, Requests Patience as Boaters Use Boat Launch Over Upcoming Holiday Week

For public safety, the Port of San Diego has closed the west side floating docks at the Shelter Island Boat Launching Ramp due to structural damage. The Port of San Diego’s engineering department and consultants are working quickly to assess the cause and extent of the damage, determine what repairs are needed, and to schedule repairs

In the meantime, the Port urges boaters to use caution when using the boat launch ramp. The Port also requests patience as only the east side floating docks are accessible at this time, which may cause backups and delays, especially over the typically busy 4th of July holiday.
 
The Port will release additional information as it becomes available and will keep the public posted on when the west side floating docks are anticipated to reopen.
 
There are four boat launching ramps on San Diego Bay provided at no cost to boaters. In addition to Shelter Island, they are located at Pepper Park in National City, at Bayfront Park/J Street Marina Park in Chula Vista, and at Glorietta Bay in Coronado. For more information, go to 
portofsandiego.org/boat-launching-ramps.

Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 8:30 pm

Day At the Docks is Back and is Happening on Sunday, March 19, 2023!

     I am happy to let you know that one of the top fun events of the year is back as the San Diego Sportfishing Council’s and Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks is scheduled to be held on Sunday March 19, 2023. I hope you can attend!  Day At the Docks is always a fun and festive outdoor celebration in anticipation of the fishing season that lies ahead and offers lots of things to see and do.  Lots of specific information about Day at the Docks can be accessed at http://www.sportfishing.org/.

     One of the great things about Day at the Docks is that admission is always free!  The Day at the Docks festival will be held at the parking lots where Point Loma Sportfishing, H&M Landing and Fisherman’s Landing are located in Point Loma.  The street address of Fisherman’s Landing at 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA, 92106 will get you there. There is free parking on Shelter Island and free parking shuttles will be running between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

     There will once again be lots of exhibitors at this year’s event and 976-Bite Fish Reports will be one of them.  The exhibitors will include tackle manufacturers, marine artists, fishing clubs, tackle retailers, food vendors and more. 

     I hope you can attend and enjoy the celebration of the upcoming fishing season and if you can be there, please stop by the booth and say hello.  We will be offering show specials on 6 month and 12 month subscriptions and renewals and will also have pocket t-shirts and tank tops available for sale at reasonable prices.  If you have time remaining on your existing web site subscription, we can add the renewal on to the end of what you have remaining on your existing subscription so you can take advantage of the show promotions.

     In addition to all the exhibitors, many of the boats of the San Diego sportfishing fleet will have open houses so you can go aboard and check them out and talk to their Captains and crews about their boats and the upcoming fishing season.  Some of the boats will offer rides around San Diego Bay for $4.00 per person.     

     Fishing and boating seminars from expert speakers will be going on throughout much of the day.  The seminars usually cover topics such as fishing techniques, knot tying, rod selection, rigging techniques and much more.

     There are plenty of fun things for kids to do that include free kids fishing area for kids from 4 to 12 years of age that is sponsored by Okuma Tackle and Everingham Brothers Bait Company.

     There will be contests for casting and knot tying.  The Catch, Prep and Cook Center will be presenting ideas and techniques to improve the enjoyment of your catch.

      Live bands will be playing throughout much of the day and there will be some great giveaways via raffles.  There are thousands of dollars in prizes available that usually include fishing trips and fishing tackle.

     There is free parking on Shelter Island and buses will be running free shuttles between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

      Day at the Docks is put on by the San Diego Sportfishing Council and their web site provides more information about the event at: http://www.sportfishing.org/  

     I hope to see you there!

     Bob Vanian

    976-Bite Fish Reports  www.976bite.com

Thursday, February 16, 2023 @ 9:55 am

       February 16, 2023

       Re:  Bart Hall Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

      Hello All,

     Just a quick reminder that the Bart Hall Show in Del Mar starts today and runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023.  I hope you can attend and want to let you know that the 976Bite.com booth number is #615.  A good landmark is that we are across from and up a couple of booths from the Costa Eyewear display.  Please stop by the booth and say hello and I hope you take advantage of the show specials on web site subscriptions and maybe pick up a t-shirt or two.  It is a chance to get things that are still priced at the same price they were before runaway inflation hit the economy.

     All the details about the show are at the Bart Hall Show web site https://hallshows.com/ and you can buy your tickets on their web site as well.

     I hope to see you at the show!

     Thanks very much,

      Bob Vanian

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 @ 11:30 pm

     The Hall Shows in San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds have been the best fishing tackle and boat shows in the San Diego region and the Bart Hall Show begins on Thursday, February 16, 2023 and runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023.  Show hours are noon until 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Saturday and the show goes from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Sunday. 

    The Bart Hall Show has something for the whole family with plenty of things for kids to do including a free trout pond.  Kids 15 years old and younger get into the show for FREE with a paid adult ticket and can fish for free at the Mammoth Lakes Kids Free Trout Pond!  Other great kid’s activities include the Ultimate Air Dogs, the Jon Petty Goldsmith  American Duck Races, the San Diego Ford Dealers Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and the Okuma Bass Tank.

     976Bite.com will have a booth at the Del Mar Bart Hall Show and we hope you stop by the booth to say hello and take advantage of the incentives we are offering on web site subscriptions. We will also have quality t-shirts and tanks tops for sale at reasonable prices.  Current subscribers can take advantage of the show specials and have the subscription add on to what they have remaining on their current subscription.  You can also purchase a subscription at the show to take advantage of the show specials and have me start the subscription for you at a future date.

    You can get all the information about the Bart Hall Show on their web site at https://hallshows.com/. The web site is loaded with information including show times, directions and a schedule of seminars. You can also purchase admission tickets on the web site and save yourself the possibility of waiting in a ticket line.  Ticket prices for Adults are $20 with a ticket for someone with a valid Military ID costing $15 and a Senior ticket (62+ years) also costing $15.  The Military and Senior tickets must be purchased in person at the ticket window.  Kids ages 15 years and younger get in for Free with a paid Adult ticket.

     Come on out and see the latest in fishing and boating gear and let’s talk about the upcoming fishing season. I hope to see you at the show!

    Sincerely,

   Bob Vanian

   976Bite.com

Friday, May 6, 2022 @ 6:25 pm

Southwestern Yacht Club’s 52nd Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament to Benefit ElderHelp of San Diego is this Saturday, May 7, 2022 and you are invited to participate!

Southwestern Yacht Club’s Bottom Fishing Tournament is open to the public and benefits the ElderHelp Charity in San Diego.  It is a first class event in every respect and included in the $75 per angler entry fee is a complimentary breakfast and a ticket to the Awards Banquet and Ceremony at Southwestern Yacht Club where they will be serving their “World Famous Fish Taco Dinner.”  The entry for Juniors 16 years of age and under is $25.00.  The tournament entry also comes with a tournament t-shirt.  The t-shirts will not arrive in time for the tournament but that tournament contestants will get a shirt when the shirts arrive.

The boundaries are fishing within 60 miles of Point Loma.  Rock cod and lingcod are the qualifying species with a separate and special award being presented for the largest lingcod.  Cow cod, halibut, sheephead, whitefish and bronze spotted rockfish are not counted.

 There is a top club perpetual team trophy and there are cash individual rock cod awards in Ladies, Men’s, Juniors and Sailboat categories with a special award also being presented for the largest lingcod.  There is also a High Boat Award going to the boat with the heaviest weight of their 5 largest rockfish.

 The Southwestern Yacht Club Web Site is at:  www.southwesternyc.org

 Please see the links to the Tournament Flyer, Tournament Registration Form and the Tournament Rules below:

05-07-2022 Bottom Fishing Tournament

BFT Registration 2022 (1) (1)

Rules Regulations (3) (1)

 Registration can be done ahead of time or on the day of the tournament in person at Southwestern Yacht Club between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM.  Information about entry forms and more information about the rules of the tournament can be obtained by calling Southwestern Yacht Club at (619) 222-0438.  You can also contact Tournament Chairman Miguel Martinez at (619) 823-2582 or Tournament Chairman Mark McCloskey at (858) 571-8685.

I like the underlying spirit of the event in the statement within the rules that “This is a “fun” tournament for the club to raise money for ElderHelp this year.  Please have a good time and catch a lot of fish!”

  I hope you can come on out, have some fun, catch some fish, eat some great food, win some awards and prizes and at the same time help the ElderHelp of San Diego charity!

 Bob Vanian      976bite.com

Saturday, January 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM

     There is a Tsunami Advisory posted for the West Coast as a result of an earthquake and volcanic eruption near the Tonga Islands.  Please check for the latest information at:  https://www.tsunami.gov/

      Here is a copy and paste of a Bulletin issued at 12:31 PM today:

WEAK51 PAAQ 152031TSUAK1 BULLETINPublic Tsunami Message Number 11NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK1231 PM PST Sat Jan 15 2022 UPDATES——- * A tsunami has been confirmed and some impacts are expected * Revised alert areas * A Volcanic Eruption has occured in the Tonga Islands * Please disregard earthquake parameters * Advisory level waves are being observed along US Pacific coasts * Wave amplitudes appear to have peaked at most locations  …THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT…   Tsunami Advisory in Effect for;  * CALIFORNIA, The coast from The Cal./Mexico Border  to The   Oregon/Cal. Border  including San Francisco Bay  * OREGON, The coast from The Oregon/Cal. Border  to The   Oregon/Wash. Border  including the Columbia River estuary   coast  * WASHINGTON, Outer coast from the Oregon/Washington border   to Slip Point, Columbia River estuary coast, and the Juan   de Fuca Strait coast  * BRITISH COLUMBIA, The outer west coast of Vancouver Island   and the Juan de Fuca strait coast   * SOUTH ALASKA AND THE ALASKA PENINSULA, Pacific coasts from   Chignik Bay, Alaska to Unimak Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of   Unalaska)  * ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, Unimak Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of   Unalaska) to Attu, Alaska including the Pribilof Islands  For other US and Canadian Pacific coasts in North America, there is no tsunami threat.  OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY——————————– * No tsunami observations are available to report.  PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS———————————  * Magnitude      1.0 * Origin Time    1927 AKST Jan 14 2022                  2027  PST Jan 14 2022                  0427  UTC Jan 15 2022 * Coordinates    20.5 South 175.4 West * Depth          1 miles * Location       near the Tonga Islands  RECOMMENDED ACTIONS——————- * See message number 4 for recommended actions.  IMPACTS——- * See message number 4 for possible impacts.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE————————————– * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.  * Pacific coastal residents outside California, Oregon,   Washington, British Columbia and Alaska should refer to the   Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.  * This message will be updated within 60 minutes.

 

 

    The Bulletin above makes reference to Message/Bulletin #4 and below is a copy and paste of Message/Bulletin #4 which was posted at 6:09 AM:

 

 

WEAK51 PAAQ 151409TSUAK1 BULLETINPublic Tsunami Message Number 4NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK609 AM PST Sat Jan 15 2022 UPDATES——- * A tsunami has been confirmed and some impacts are expected * A Volcanic Eruption has occured in the Tonga Islands * Please disregard Earthquake Parameters * Advisory level wave amplitudes observed in Hawaii  …THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT…   Tsunami Advisory in Effect for;  * CALIFORNIA, The coast from The Cal./Mexico Border  to The   Oregon/Cal. Border  including San Francisco Bay  * OREGON, The coast from The Oregon/Cal. Border  to The   Oregon/Wash. Border  including the Columbia River estuary   coast  * WASHINGTON, Outer coast from the Oregon/Washington border   to Slip Point, Columbia River estuary coast, and the Juan   de Fuca Strait coast  * BRITISH COLUMBIA, The north coast and Haida Gwaii, the   central coast and northeast Vancouver Island, the outer   west coast of Vancouver Island, the Juan de Fuca Strait   coast  * SOUTHEAST ALASKA, The inner and outer coast from The   BC/Alaska Border  to Cape Fairweather, Alaska (80 miles SE   of Yakutat)  * SOUTH ALASKA AND THE ALASKA PENINSULA, Pacific coasts from   Cape Fairweather, Alaska (80 miles SE of Yakutat) to Unimak   Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of Unalaska)  * ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, Unimak Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of   Unalaska) to Attu, Alaska including the Pribilof Islands  FORECASTS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY—————————– * Tsunami activity is forecasted to start at the following   locations at the specified times.                  FORECAST                 STARTSITE             OF TSUNAMI—-             ———-  * AlaskaAdak             0600 AKST Jan 15Shemya           0615 AKST Jan 15Unalaska         0650 AKST Jan 15Sand Point       0710 AKST Jan 15Saint Paul       0735 AKST Jan 15Cold Bay         0745 AKST Jan 15Kodiak           0750 AKST Jan 15Sitka            0755 AKST Jan 15Elfin Cove       0755 AKST Jan 15Seward           0815 AKST Jan 15Yakutat          0815 AKST Jan 15Valdez           0830 AKST Jan 15Craig            0835 AKST Jan 15Cordova          0840 AKST Jan 15Homer            0905 AKST Jan 15  * CaliforniaFort Bragg       0735  PST Jan 15Monterey         0735  PST Jan 15Port San Luis    0740  PST Jan 15Santa Barbara    0745  PST Jan 15La Jolla         0750  PST Jan 15Los Angeles Harb 0750  PST Jan 15Newport Beach    0755  PST Jan 15Oceanside        0755  PST Jan 15Crescent City    0800  PST Jan 15San Francisco    0810  PST Jan 15  * OregonPort Orford      0755  PST Jan 15Brookings        0800  PST Jan 15Charleston       0810  PST Jan 15Newport          0830  PST Jan 15Seaside          0845  PST Jan 15  * British ColumbiaLangara          0830  PST Jan 15Tofino           0850  PST Jan 15  * WashingtonLong Beach       0835  PST Jan 15La Push          0845  PST Jan 15Neah Bay         0850  PST Jan 15Westport         0850  PST Jan 15Moclips          0855  PST Jan 15Port Angeles     0930  PST Jan 15Port Townsend    0955  PST Jan 15  OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY——————————– * No tsunami observations are available to report.  PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS———————————  * Magnitude      1.0 * Origin Time    1927 AKST Jan 14 2022                  2027  PST Jan 14 2022                  0427  UTC Jan 15 2022 * Coordinates    20.5 South 175.4 West * Depth          1 miles * Location       near the Tonga Islands  RECOMMENDED ACTIONS——————-Actions to protect human life and property willvary within tsunami advisory areas. If you are in a tsunami advisory area;  * Move out of the water, off the beach, and away from   harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays and inlets.  * Be alert to and follow instructions from your local   emergency officials because they may have more detailed or   specific information for your location.  * If you feel a strong earthquake or extended ground rolling   take immediate protective actions such as moving inland   and/or uphill preferably by foot.  * Boat operators,     * Where time and conditions permit, move your boat out to       sea to a depth of at least 180 feet.      * If at sea avoid entering shallow water, harbors,       marinas, bays, and inlets to avoid floating and       submerged debris and strong currents.  * Do not go to the shore to observe the tsunami.  * Do not return to the coast until local emergency officials   indicate it is safe to do so.  IMPACTS——-Impacts will vary at different locations in the advisoryareas. If you are in a tsunami advisory area;  * A tsunami with strong waves and currents is possible.  * Waves and currents can drown or injure people who are   in the water.  * Currents at beaches and in harbors, marinas,   bays, and inlets may be especially dangerous.  * Some impacts may continue for many hours to days after   arrival of the first wave.  * The first wave may not be the largest so later waves may   be larger.  * Each wave may last 5 to 45 minutes as a wave encroaches   and recedes.  * Coasts facing all directions are threatened because the   waves can wrap around islands and headlands and into bays.  * Strong shaking or rolling of the ground indicates an   earthquake has occurred and a tsunami may be imminent.  * A rapidly receding or receded shoreline, unusual waves and   sounds, and strong currents are signs of a tsunami.  * The tsunami may appear as water moving rapidly out to sea,   a gentle rising tide like flood with no breaking wave,   as a series of breaking waves, or a frothy wall of water.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE————————————– * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.  * Pacific coastal residents outside California, Oregon,   Washington, British Columbia and Alaska should refer to the   Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.  * This message will be updated within 30 minutes.

Friday, December 10, 2021 @ 6:40 pm

Hello All,

I would like to let you know that Richard Templin of Southwestern Yacht Club is in need of help by way of people donating blood on his behalf  and I would like to ask that you donate blood at the San Diego Blood Bank’s blood drive event at Southwestern Yacht Club to benefit Richard Templin.

I apologize to be giving you such short notice, but the blood drive event is being held tomorrow, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Southwestern Yacht Club located at 2702 Qualtrough Street, San Diego, CA 92106.  The hours are from 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM.

Appointments are “strongly encouraged” and can be made at (619) 400-8251.  In the past, Richard Templin’s code to make sure the blood donated is donated on his behalf has been RT 19.  In any event, please let them know you are specifically donating blood on behalf of Richard Templin.  They advise to arrive hydrated and you need to have a photo ID.    While supplies last, each donor will be given a Comic-Con t-shirt.  Please look at the information flyer below for more details.

Richard is in need of blood so he can have regular transfusions to be able to stay alive.  Having blood for the transfusions is literally a life or death ongoing need for Richard who suffers from a bone marrow based blood condition.  The blood supply is low and having blood available is essential for Richard’s survival and the survival of many others.

I want to thank you very much for doing what you can in donating blood to help Richard Templin and others.  Richard is an outstanding individual, a fine family man, a dedicated angler and a dear friend. The world is a better place with Richard Templin being alive and well and I thank you for doing what you can to help.

Sincerely,

Bob Vanian

976bite.com

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Saturday, October 23, 2021 @ 3:40 pm

Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 3:40 PM

     I hate to be the bearer of bad new but as some of you may have already heard, the San Diego sportfishing community recently lost a fine man in the passing of Ricardo Ruiz who was known as Guido around the waterfront at San Diego Bay.  I knew him from seeing him around the sportfishing landings and from the work he did in helping the San Diego Sportfishing Council put on Day at the Docks.

Catherine Miller of the San Diego Sportfishing council has organized a gofundme page to benefit Guido’s surviving family.  The gofundme page talks about Guido and states that “He spent many years in San Diego’s sportfishing industry aboard fleet boats as a chef and deckhand.  He was a key player in making Day at the Docks happen each year.”  The information goes on to state that Guido was also instrumental in putting on the annual “Gator By The Bay” event.

Catherine Miller, Vic Gamboa and Sarah Saraspe have organized a fundraiser “gofundme” page to assist Guido’s family, Diana and son Billy so they can begin to move forward without Guido.  They have set a goal of $30,000 and have already raised $24,195.

My guess is that if you have attended Day at the Docks, Gator By the Bay or spent much time around the San Diego Bay sportfishing landings that you might recognize Guido when you see his pictures on the gofundme page.  If you are able to help Diana and Billy by contributing to the gofundme fundraiser it would be much appreciated.  If you want to check out the gofundme page or make a contribution you can do so at:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-guido

Thank you all for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bob Vanian