Talaya Club

joining us for a little talaya throwing contest.

Talaya Club joining for some professional development and team building.

Catch fish, build a canoe. Live the culture, pass it on.

Talaya Throwing Contest
On Day 2 of the Saipan International Fishing Tournament
Organized by Marianas Visitors Authority & Saipan Fishing Association

📍 Location: Smiling Cove
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 13th
🕒 Registration: 3:00 PM
🏆 Contest Starts: 4:00 PM

Categories & Cash Prizes:

Adults (16 years & up)
🥇 1st Place - \$75
🥈 2nd Place - \$50
🥉 3rd Place - \$30

Youth (8-15 years)
🥇 1st Place - \$30
🥈 2nd Place - \$20
🥉 3rd Place - \$10

Celebrate our traditional fishing skills, promote ocean stewardship, and join the community fun! 🌊🌴

All skill levels welcome. Bring family and friends!

Fishing as a Family – Session 3! Our first cohort is now halfway through the program. This week, after casting their nets and catching fish, families learned how to prepare traditional kelaguen together. Sharing skills, stories, and meals—one cast at a time.

For the 2nd clinic of the Fishing as Family program students learned basic net repair at Obyan Beach.

If you were able to register in time please check your email.

Talaya Club, in partnership with Micronesia Climate Change Alliance (MCCA), is launching the Fishing as a Family PROGRAM—a hands-on program that teaches traditional talaya casting, promotes sustainability and food security, and strengthens cultural connections in the CNMI.
✅ Who can join? 10 families (2-4 members per family, with at least one youth aged 10+)

📅 When? Six 5-hour clinics starting March 22, 2025

📍 Where? Locations will vary based on the lesson plan of the week and may include:
Micro Beach
Obyan Beach
Laolao Beach
Paupau Beach
Kilili Beach

🎁 Bonus: Families who complete the full six-week program will receive a talaya!
Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot! 📝✨
🔗 FAF.talayaclub.org

Talaya Club, in partnership with Micronesia Climate Change Alliance (MCCA), is launching the Fishing as a Family program - a hands-on program that teaches traditional talaya casting, promotes sustainability, food security, and strengthens cultural connections in the CNMI.
visit:
FAF.talayaclub.org

✅ Who can join? 10 families (2-4 members per family, with at least one youth aged 10+)

📅 When? Six 5-hour clinics starting March 22, 2025
📍 Where? Locations will vary based on the lesson plan and may include:
Micro Beach
Obyan Beach
Laolao Beach
Paupau Beach
Kilili Beach

🎁 Bonus: Families who complete the full program will receive a talaya!

Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot! 📝✨

🔗 FAF.talayaclub.org