EBOP Kayak Fishing Comp 8.1.11

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Whakatane Great Outdoors

Kayak Fishing Tournament

8th January 2011

5:00am - 3:00pm

Otamarakau Sand-pit to Maraenui Pa Road

Fantastic Category prizes and Spot prizes

Snapper: 1st prize Ocean Kayak Scrambler 11 package

2nd Prize - Average Weight

Kahawai: 1st prize Mission Flow kayak package

2nd Prize - Average Weight

Kingfish: 1st prize, 2nd prize average weight

Trevally: 1st prize, 2nd prize average weight

Gurnard: 1st prize, 2nd prize average weight

Grand Slam Prize and Overall Average weight

www.whakatanegreatoutdoors.co.nz

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 artificial

lures.

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 7th of January at

the 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 will

not 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 package

2nd place average weight

Kahawai: 1st place, Mission Flow kayak package

2nd 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 eligible

species; combined weight will be the final determining factor. Anglers will be able to weigh

in 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 22nd of December. Late entry for club members is $30

up until 7:30pm Friday 7th January.

16. Early Bird Prize: White Island Tours - Trip for one on Peejay Tours to White Island

Early Bird Prize will be drawn from all entries received by December 22nd 2010 and will be drawn at the safety

meeting.

17. For Early Bird and all drawn or spot prizes, the contestant must be present at the prize draw to be awarded

the 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 angler

or 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 and

fishing 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 following

mandatory 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 and

outdoor 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 Tours

Hart Marine WHK, Two PFD’s

Oariki Coastal Cottage, Maraenui, Two nights for up to four people at Oariki Coastal Cottage.

Opotiki Bait and Tackle, $100 Gift Voucher

Sports World Whakatane, Fishing product.

Iceman Whakatane, Gift voucher

Whakatane Mc Donald’s, Vouchers

ESP Technologies, Fishing Gear

Frucor, Drinks and shirts

New Zealand Coast to Coast Fishing Magazine, Magazine subscriptions

The Local development agency TOI EDA, Advertising.

Radio 1XX, Advertising

Beacon, Advertising.

Enquires to Bryan on 0275 327 926 or email [email protected]

Oariki Coastal

Cottage

maraenui - 40km east of opotiki

sheltered north facing

hideaway with own

wilderness beach for

fishing, swimming, walking.

“Sleep to the sound of the ocean,

wake to the sound of the birds”

self contained cottage

sleeps up to seven

[email protected]

ph: 07 325 2678

FOR ALL YOUR TACKLE

NEEDS ON THE STRAND

Full Name……………………………………….…………………………………………………………..

Address………………………………………………. Town……………………………………………...

Phone………………………………………………. Mobile………………………………………………

Email……………………………………………….……………………………………………………….

VHF call sign…………………………………….....

Forum user name (optional)……………………………………………….

Type and colour of kayak…………………………………………………………………………………

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 22nd December 2010

$40 entry fee - after 22nd 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 22nd 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 Transaction reference please use surname and initial

Reference Name………………………………….

Whakatane Great Outdoors

Kayak Fishing Tournament.

8th January 2011

Entry Form

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