April 30, 2022
An in-person, family-friendly event with an emphasis on ocean conservation, where spearfishers are judged on their ability to hunt, forage and cook wild food.
Presenting Sponsor
100% women and family-owned, California-based company with German heritage, Messermeister (“messer” meaning knife and “meister” meaning master) is committed to delivering sustainable best-in-class chef knives, kitchen accessories and award-winning culinary tools, sourcing the world to find the very best manufacturing quality at the right price for the market.
Event Beneficiary
The California Chapter of BHA seeks to ensure that North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing is sustained for generations, through education and work on behalf of the state's wild public lands, waters and wildlife. Event donations are tax deductible.
CnC22 Event Overview
The second annual Monterey Catch & Cook for a Healthy Ocean Competition is a family-friendly event where a freedive-spearfisher competes to create the best wild fare before a panel of professional and celebrity chefs. Participants will catch their seafood recipe ingredients from nearby coastal waters, and then cook their meal outside at Monterey Bay Kayaks near Del Monte Beach in Monterey, CA. Meanwhile, family and friends of competitors are invited to join in a beach clean-up competition. Prizes will be awarded for Best Meal, Heaviest Fish, the Beach Clean-up and much more including urchin culling incentives and a huge raffle.
Prize Packages and Raffle Items From:
Main Prize Categories
Best Meal
Composition, originality, presentation and flavor are a few of the elements that judges will be looking for.
Beach Clean Up
While the competitors cook, family and friends can participate in a beach clean-up with a $1300 prize package and trophy.
Heaviest Fish
What is a spearfishing competition without some bragging rights?
Additional Prize Categories
Urchins Removed
For every 10 urchins removed, 1 additional raffle ticket is given to the competitor. For a full limit of 35 urchin, 4 raffle tickets will be awarded. Separate $1300 prize package for participation.
Executive Award
The event organizers will present this discretionary award to the competitor who best embodies the spirit of the competition and conservation ethic.
