IMG_1428 IMG_1429Water, salt, dirt, and corrosion are the worst components for damaging your cable connectors.

Unlike a motor boat where the cable connectors are typically protected from most of the harsh weather conditions kayaks are completely exposed. Were out there taking waves over our bows landing on sandy beaches and constantly getting rained on.

For a small cost you can protect your cable connectors to obtain the maximum lifespan out of these expensive cables.

The  solution is simple.  Dielectric Grease and Caps that are designed to protect the IMG_1425patruding end of  a nut and bolt.

IMG_1426The result is a water tight protected Cable plug. To should still be careful  takes it from getting sand or other debris. The grease it will stick and make  a pretty big mess.

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You can find these screw protectors at your local hardware store. They come in different sizes so measure the cable end you would like to protect prior to purchasing them.

I put the dielectric grease on the female plug then place the cap over it. This added protection should prevent corrosion and extend the life of your electronics cables.

 

The Fluke Tournament is nest month July 26th 2014. Follow the link to get registered!

New Jersey Fluke Tournament Online Registration

This tournament is unique as its paired with a boat tournament. It has an all you can eat BBQ included. Great prizes a Calcutta that is typically over $200.00 all cash. A kayak raffle.

Last years winner swept the entire tournament and won the Longest Fluke and Took the 3 longest Calcutta. He went home with a Jackson Kayak Coosa and over 300.00 in cash.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

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Although this was the NJ HOW Chapters third time hosting an event at the Port Monmouth venue it was my first time running one as the Event Coordinator.NYC Skyline (Large)

Managing an event like this helps you appreciate how much work actually goes into the event and the time it takes to make the event successful. Then the great feeling once the event has concluded and to see the smiles from the people we do it for.

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Its priceless and worth every second of my time. Its also great to hang out with fellow volunteers whom spend their time making these events possible.

The Port Monmouth Event at the Bayshore Waterfront park is one of the best bay events as the spring time this area typically has very good Fluke fishing.  Its scenery is also extravagant on a clear day as you can see the New York City sky line along with the Navy Earl Ammunition Pier & Waterfront Complex which is located about a mile south.

The sandy beach provides a nice drop in besides the soft sandy walk down. It becomes a true test for kayak carts of all shapes & sizes on the way back up after the day is over.

My day started at 4:30 AM as i arose from my slumber. I was out of the house by 5:00 Am to pickup a coffee and a bite to eat. After that it was off to the bay shore. Stopping on the way for 5 dozen Dunkin Donuts and 5 boxes of coffee for the event.gene 26in fluke (Large)

Arriving at the park at 6:15 some volunteers had already arrived. Sean redneck pointing to his watch as if I was late. Begun to unload as more volunteers showed up lifting plastic boats from their car top cradles and trailers. As they geared up their boats the trailers eventually showed up with the HOW gear and the volunteers were quick to unload and create a rig tying group a kayak unloading group and group to make up separate cups of bait for each veteran kayak. The land crew eventually came and the event direction signs were set up and a light breakfast was set up. Bagels Donuts and Coffee was on the menu.

Soon our Heroes arrived! The men and women whom were wounded while fighting for us. It was to be their day!

9:00 PM headed up a captains meeting and a quick launch as the wind was already starting to get strong by this time. After about 2 hours i heard over the radio that one of the Veterans Gene had landed a 26″ fluke (pictured right)! Nice fish!!

I heard of a few fish caught but the drift along with the wind was a challenge. One of our tandems ended up being blown way south and we had to pick up the duo by car. With the winds at 10-15 and lunch being cooked by Ed Danberry and Civic Duty Partners a charity group that supports Heroes on the water NJ Veterans and guides began landing on the beach.

Lunch was incredible consisting of Burgers Dogs and the famous sausages with all of the fixings paired along with cold sides and cookies for dessert. Great Job done by CDP once again!

After lunch concluded everyone was pretty much done fishing. This was completely understandable as it was most likely more paddling than fishing.  All the volunteers again grouped together to get the cleanup and pack up done. It went flawless. One of the volunteers had set up a whole cleaning station for gear boats and tackle.  Everything worked like a assembly line in reverse from the morning.

Im glad the vets had a great time despite the windy day on the water. I would like to tank all of the volunteers who attended the event. You all did an amazing job and I could not have asked for better!

 

See you all at the next event!