EBOP Kayak Fishing Tournament Entry FORM

Entry Form

Kayak Fishing Tournament - 10th February 2018
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Team Entry Fee paid by Team Captain only. Entry fee $20 per team
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EBOP Kayak Fishing Club Kayak Fishing Tournament Rules
- 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
- Only Rods and Hand lines may be used. Only two hooks per rod or hand line, treble hooks only on artificial lures.
- All fish must be caught on the water from a kayak and transported to shore by kayak.
- The Tournament boundaries are to the East of Town Point Maketu and South of Pub Point Te Kaha including Ohiwa Harbour. All fishing must be done within the coastline of these boundaries only.
- Tournament Registration will be from 5:45pm and safety briefing will be at 7:00pm on Friday the 9th of February at the Whakatane Sport Fishing Club. All contestants must attend the Safety Briefing.
- Fishing will be from 5:00am until 3:00pm on Saturday 10th of February 2018.
- Weigh-in will open at 1:00pm in the car-park of the Yacht Club opposite the Warehouse and any angler not in the weigh-in line by 4:30pm will not have their fish weighed for the tournament.
- Fish not deemed to be in good fresh condition will be rejected from weighing by Weigh Master.(Weigh-masters decision final)
- No angler shall weigh in more than two fish per species, all fish must comply with NZ Amateur Fishing Regulations, plus tournament limits and NO under size fish will be accepted. Tournament minimum size limits are Snapper 350mm and 600mm maximum ,Kingfish 770mm and all others 300mm.
- Fishing Categories. Eligible Species are as follows; Snapper, Kahawai, Kingfish, Trevally, Gurnard, Tuna, Terakihi, Blue Cod and John Dory
- If two or more fish are of equal weight are weighed in then the first fish weighed will be deemed to be the heaviest.
- 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.
- All matters on which these rules are silent shall be determined at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.
- Entry Fee is $40 if entered by 26th of January 2018. Late entry is $50 up until 6:30pm Friday 9th of February. Entry includes Day membership to EBOPKFC, but not eligible for full members only snapper prize.
- EBOP Kayak Fishing Club member’s entry is $30 by 26th of January 2018. Late entry for club members is $50 up until 6:30pm Friday 9th of February. Membership must be paid by 30th of December2017.
- Early Bird Prize: $500 Travel Voucher from Helloworld Whakatane Early Bird Prize will be drawn from all entries received by 26th of January 2018 and will be drawn at the safety meeting.
- For Early Bird and all drawn prizes, the contestant must be present at the prize draw to be awarded the prize. Early Bird Prize will be drawn at the briefing Friday 9th of February 2018
- EBOPKFC have the right to alter fishing boundaries.
Safety Rules
- Solo fishing is discouraged. Contestants are advised to buddy up.
- Everyone will be required to place their launching site on the map at the Safety Briefing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The purchasing of an entry in the EBOP Kayak fishing Club 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.
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Entry Fee

$40 entry fee - before 26th January 2018

For EBOP Kayak Club members deduct $10 off above fee.(Membership fees must be paid by 30th December 2017).

Late entry fee $50 entry – up until 6:30pm on 9th February 2018.

Note: Payment and entry forms must be in by 26h January to qualify for the early bird spot prize draw.
Payment Options

Mail cheque to;

EBOPKFC

61b Harrison Rd

RD2, Opotiki 3162

Direct deposit to our Bank Account;

EBOP Kayak Fishing Club

A/C # 02-0488-0055362-000

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