From the Desk of Executive Director, Bob Semerau
We’ve made it to the end of 2021. Fortunately for OWAC, the good far outweighs any difficulties we may have had and our future is looking good.
We’ve made it to the end of 2021. Fortunately for OWAC, the good far outweighs any difficulties we may have had and our future is looking good.
After working hard to be a very good boy for most of the year I think the stuff on my Fishmas Wish List is in the bag!
Hard as we try we don’t always get the perfect shot. But on occasion, sometimes fickle as the seasons, the subject simply comes into view.
November 15, 2021, OWAC general membership will convene at the beautiful and inspiring town of Sonora, California, hosted by Tuolumne County’s Go Tuolumne organization.
“Captain Ray says we are going to start at the east end of the Cortes Bank. Many boats have worked the west end but not the east,” explained the affable Cpt. Chastine.
Owner operator, Scott McDaniels, had been out of the wheelhouse for a while. Sidelined when, after 20-years of fighting chronic embolisms in his left leg, the skipper decided to have the thing removed.
You CAN make a difference…
With all the bleak forecasts for climate related issues hanging like a bone-dry, gloomy cloud over all of the outdoors, we can all truly make a difference.
After a drought lasting two-years we are now set to have our Fall Conference at an exciting location,
A late departure out of the legendary Long Beach Sportfishing Berth 55 docks for the 85-foot sportboat, Eldorado, did not dampen spirits for the 30-anglers heading offshore for two-days of exciting fishing.
The Western Outdoor News charter aboard Eldorado…
Disappointed, but moving forward…
Our discussions with the host group for a fall conference have been put on hold until spring due to problems with housing availability.
While fishing the WON charter last March to San Nicolas Island aboard Toronado, the boat’s owner, Joe Philips approached me with an interesting and generous proposal.
“I’d like to use the boat to take a bunch of veterans out fishing, giving them a free day on the water, to be with other military vets, and maybe get some fish,” said Captain Philips of the endeavor.
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