Whakatane Great Outdoors
Kayak Fishing Tournament
8
th January 20115:00am - 3:00pm
Otamarakau Sand-pit to Maraenui Pa Road
Fantastic Category prizes and Spot prizes
Snapper: 1
st prize Ocean Kayak Scrambler 11 package2nd Prize - Average Weight
Kahawai: 1
st prize Mission Flow kayak package2nd Prize - Average Weight
Kingfish: 1
st prize, 2nd prize average weightTrevally: 1
st prize, 2nd prize average weightGurnard: 1
st prize, 2nd prize average weightGrand Slam Prize and Overall Average weight
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Whakatane Great Outdoors Kayak Fishing Tournament Rules
1. This event is open to Human or sail assisted kayaks only. Any other type of watercraft or propulsion is prohibited,
No ferrying of kayaks by other boats is permitted
2.
Only Rods and Hand lines may be used. Only two hooks per rod or hand line, treble hooks only on artificiallures.
3.
All fish must be caught on the water from a kayak and transported to shore by kayak.4. The Tournament boundaries are to the East of Otamarakau Sand-pit and South of Maraenui Pa Road including
Ohiwa Harbour. All fishing must be done within the coastline of these boundaries only.
5. Tournament Registration will be from 6:45pm and safety briefing will be at 8:00pm on Friday the 7
th of January atthe Whakatane Yacht Club.
All contestants must attend the Safety Briefing.6.
Fishing will be from 5:00am until 3:00pm on Saturday 8th of January 2011.7.
Weigh-in will open at 3:30pm at the Whakatane Yacht Club and any angler not in the weigh-in line by 4:30pm willnot have their fish weighed for the tournament.
8.
Fish not deemed to be in good fresh condition will be rejected from weighing by Weigh Master/Committee.9. No angler shall weigh in more than two fish per species, all fish must comply with NZ Amateur Fishing
Regulations, and
NO under size fish will be accepted.10.
Fishing Categories.Eligible Species are as follows;
•
Snapper: 1st place Ocean Kayak Scrambler 11 kayak package2nd place average weight
•
Kahawai: 1st place, Mission Flow kayak package2nd place average weight
•
Kingfish: 1st place, 2nd place average weight•
Trevally: 1st place, 2nd place average weight•
Gurnard: 1st place, 2nd place average weight•
Grand Slam: This will be awarded to the angler who weighs in the most of the 5 eligiblespecies;
combined weight will be the final determining factor. Anglers will be able to weighin one Kingfish and two of each of the other eligible species.
•
Average weight for all fish caught:11. If two or more fish are of equal weight are weighed in then the first fish weighed will be deemed to be the heaviest.
12. In the event of prizes not being awarded for any reason, they will be drawn. All prizes must be won, there will be
no cancellation of this event.
13. All matters on which these rules are silent shall be determined at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.
14. The purchasing of an entry in the Great Outdoors Kayak fishing tournament constitutes acceptance of the rules and
regulations of the contest and participants agree to abide by the decision of the Organizing Committee and agree to
take part in the event at their own risk. No Correspondence will be entered into.
15.
Entry Fee is $30 if entered by 22nd of December 2010. Late entry is $40 up until 7:30pm Friday 7th January.EBOP Kayak Fishing Club members entry is $20 by 22
nd of December. Late entry for club members is $30up until 7:30pm Friday 7
th January.16.
Early Bird Prize: White Island Tours - Trip for one on Peejay Tours to White IslandEarly Bird Prize will be drawn from all entries received by December 22
nd 2010 and will be drawn at the safetymeeting.
17.
For Early Bird and all drawn or spot prizes, the contestant must be present at the prize draw to be awardedthe prize.
Safety Rules
1.
Solo fishing is discouraged. Contestants are advised to buddy up.2.
Every one will be required to place their launching site on the map at the Safety Briefing.3.
At least one form of electronic communication (cell phone or VHF radio) is to be carried by each angleror group of anglers. These must be listed on your entry form. VHF channels to be utilized for the contest
will be advised at the safety briefing.
4.
It shall be the CONTESTANT’S responsibility to determine if the conditions at their launching andfishing locations are safe for their personal abilities and kayak.
5.
All contestants shall be required to confirm and sign at the registration that they have the followingmandatory safety equipment in order to be eligible to fish the contest.
Mandatory Requirements for each Entrant.
•
Approved PFD/Life Jacket to be worn at all times on the water.•
Communications (Cell phone or VHF)•
Distress Whistle attached to PFD•
Tow line or anchor rope.•
Sit-in kayaks require hand bailer, paddle rescue float and sealed bulkheads or buoyancy bags bow and stern.•
White Navigation light if going out before Daylight.Note:
These rules may be revised as deemed necessary by the organizing Committee.Contestants will be duly notified of any changes at safety briefing.
Sponsors:
Whakatane Great Outdoors,
Ocean kayaks Scrambler package, Mission Flow kayak package, Kayaking andoutdoor gear.
Rebellion lures,
Semi soft lures, flasher rigs, trout tackle boxes.Ocean Sports Marine WHK,
Cobra floating VHF radio.White Island Tours,
Trip for one to White Island onboard PeeJay White Island ToursHart Marine WHK,
Two PFD’sOariki Coastal Cottage, Maraenui,
Two nights for up to four people at Oariki Coastal Cottage.Opotiki Bait and Tackle,
$100 Gift VoucherSports World Whakatane,
Fishing product.Iceman Whakatane,
Gift voucherWhakatane Mc Donald’s,
VouchersESP Technologies,
Fishing GearFrucor,
Drinks and shirtsNew Zealand Coast to Coast Fishing Magazine,
Magazine subscriptionsThe Local development agency TOI EDA,
Advertising.Radio 1XX,
AdvertisingBeacon,
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Address………………………………………………. Town……………………………………………...
Phone………………………………………………. Mobile………………………………………………
Email……………………………………………….……………………………………………………….
VHF call sign…………………………………….....
Forum user name (optional)……………………………………………….
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Emergency contact person………………………………………………………………………………..
Contact number………………………………………………
I agree to take part in this event at my own risk; Sign………………………………… Date:…….…..
Entry Fee;
$30 entry fee - before 22
nd December 2010$40 entry fee - after 22
nd December 2010 up until 7:30pm 7th January 2011.For EBOP Kayak Club members deduct $10 off above fees.
Note: Payment and entry forms must be in by 22
nd December to qualify for the early bird spot prize draw.Payment
Mail cheque and entry form to; Direct deposit to our Bank Account;
Whakatane Great Outdoors Name EBOP Kayak Fishing Club
PO Box 549 A/C # 02-0488-0055362-000
Whakatane
If Paid via Bank Deposit, please tick box
Cheque payer
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Whakatane Great Outdoors
Kayak Fishing Tournament.
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th January 2011Entry Form
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