Fishing Derbies

Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc. offers fishing trips on a daily basis. We take tremendous pride in our annual fishing derbies. This is the time when you get to witness, first-hand, the camaraderie of the disabled veterans and physically challenged community. In addition, we get to watch them enjoy life and perform activities that they would not normally get a chance to. Their competitive nature shines through!

Our sponsors offer prizes to those who catch the biggest fish! All of our derbies are free of charge, but you must apply, as space is limited.

The first derby of the year, The Wheelchair Salmon Derby, begins in April. The derby traditionally begins Friday night with registration and a complimentary dinner. Everyone meets the following morning at 5a.m. Participants are eager to load onto their individual boats. Party boats are hired, and private skippers volunteer their time and boats for the event.

The event is not limited to disabled military veterans however. The derby is open to all physically challenged members of the community. Our derby has grown to such an extent that we have added a second day of fishing.

Following the final fishing trip everyone, from the physically challenged participants to the volunteers, are invited to an award banquet to award prizes to the top anglers.

Our second derby is the Wheelchair Rock Cod Fishing Derby which is held in September. The derby begins with a Friday night dinner and registration for the derby. On Saturday, everyone meets at 5a.m. to check in and enjoy coffee and donuts for breakfast, and then board the boat. On Saturday afternoon, at 3p.m., Monterey Bay Veterans host an awards banquet for the sponsors, participants and the volunteers to thank them all for all their hard work.

If you would like to participate in one of these major events, please fill out the Registration Form below and send it to the address indicated on the form.

Please click the buttons below to access the Registration Form, Derby Flyer, and the Directions. All forms are in MS Word Format:

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in one of our derbies!

 

DAV Commander of Chapter 144 In San Francisco Is Winner of 2007 Salmon Derby!

James Gugliemoni, (pictured below), Commander of DAV Chapter 144 in San Francisco, is the winner of the 2007 Salmon Derby! Commander Gugliemoni's fish is "an all time record" which weighed in at a whopping 31.8 pounds!

Congratulations Commander!