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Fall Float Sale
October 12, 2024, 9AM-Noon, Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
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Arial photo of Camp Kekoka by Kent Eanes
Fall Float Sale
October 12, 2023, 9AM-Noon, Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
~Vic Spain, Brian Wood, MOGs
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Oyster Gardening 101 is also open to all, but registration is recommended. See OYS101.
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This will be our second float sale at beautiful Camp Kekoka. When you enter the Camp from Boys Camp Road, Look for signs to the sale area. Weather permitting, you may visit the new Madison Boys Memorial learning dock.
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During the event, TOGA will provide educational materials and personal consultation with Master Oyster Gardeners (MOGs) who will work with both prospective and experienced oyster gardeners. In addition, Richard Siciliano, MOG, will give a live class entitled Oyster Gardening 101 at 10am and 11am.
The sale includes Taylor Floats, Flip Floats, Tidal Tumblers, Rough Riders, Bottom Cages along with spat tubes, wire benders and spat bags. TOGA logo hats and shirts will be on sale as well. To ensure your float order is ready, order by October 1, 2023. Floats and devices are described here: https://www.oystergardener.org/devices-and-designs/
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TOGA accepts checks or cash. Payment is due at pickup.
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Vendors will be on hand selling triploid and diploid spat. Over the past 2 years, demand for floats has been very high. As a result, this year we are also inviting vendors to sell their floats and equipment. This is intended to help walk-ups and those who did not order by the deadline, those looking for different style floats, and those looking for tools and supplies TOGA does not sell.
This event is one of TOGA’s primary fundraising activities with all proceeds benefiting TOGA (501 (C) 3 charity). Proceeds beyond material costs go to our TOGA/VIMS Student Fellowship Endowment and sometimes partially to other needs determined by the TOGA Board.
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FLOAT PRICE LIST, Spring 2024
Please limit your order to 3 wire cages
and 2 spat tubes.
Pre-Built Floats and Devices
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Taylor Float with Top…………… $145
Flip Float …................................ $90
Bottom Cage ….......................... $90
Tidal Tumbler.............................. $85
Rough Rider................................ $75
Spat Tube (small or medium mesh)...... $35
Bender 42 inch ............................................. $55
Bender 50 inch ………………………………. $60
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Build Your Own at our Float Workshops
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Taylor Float with Top …............. $135
Flip Float …................................. $80
Bottom Cage …........................... $80
Tidal Tumbler............................... $75
Rough Rider................................ $65
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These items will be available at the event (no need to order)
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Mesh Bags (small or medium mesh)
Crabpot Line
Float Wire Mesh, 4 foot wide
Shell bag material
TOGA hats
TOGA T-shirts
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Note- You may also order TOGA Apparel directly from Queensboro,
EXTRA- How to build your own mini spat cage for Tidal Tumbler
We will demonstrate at the float sale, see Vic Spain
Crawdad and minnow traps can be bought online for ~$15. You will need small cable ties, 2 pieces of a small mesh spat bag, a bright colored paint stick or sharpie and a pair of heavy shears. 2 will fit in a Tidal Tumbler or Rough Rider. Remember, babies grow up fast, so plan for the future.