Kayak Fishing Tournament 8th May 2021

from 5:00am - 3:00pm 

Bowentown Entrance to Cape Runaway

Kayak description: 

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 BowenTown Entrance and West of Cape Runaway including Tauranga Harbour and 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 7th of May 2021 at the Whakatane Sport Fishing Club.
• All contestants must Register in and attend the Safety Briefing.
• Fishing will be from 5:00am until 3:00pm on Saturday 8th of May 2021.
• 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.
• ALL ENTRANTS to report in at weigh station.
• 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, Kingfish 770mm and all others 300mm.                                                      
• Fishing Categories.   Eligible Species  are:   Snapper 600mm maximum , Kahawai (gutted/gilled), Kingfish, Trevally, Gurnard/Blue Cod, Tuna and John Dory.                                                         
• Grand Slam: This will be awarded to the angler who weighs in any of 7 eligible species; only 1 of each eligible species can be weighed in and each species weighed in the angler is allotted 10 points. The angler with the highest points is the winner and if anglers are equal in points then the combined weight will determine the winner.

• Teams Section: This is for teams of 2 to 4 anglers entered in the main tournament and entered as a team. Total weight of 4 snapper weighed in by the team by any of the team members but no more than 2 snapper per angler.                                                     Team Entry is $20 per team and is payable by the Team Captain on the main entry form

• Ohope Top 10 Holiday Park will sponsor a weekend family accommodation package (1 bedroom apartment for 4 people, for 2 nights) in the off peak season as a prize for the average weight snapper under 60cm by a non-EBOP contestant

• Average Weight Snapper

• Full Members Heaviest Snapper 

• Average weight snapper along with Full Members heaviest Snapper. 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.
• 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.
• Entry Fee for non-members is $ 40 if entered by 29th of March 2020. Late entry is $ 50 up until 6:30pm Friday 8th of May.
• Entry includes Day membership to EBOPKFC, but not eligible for full members only snapper prize.
• EBOP Kayak Fishing Club member’s entry is $ 30  till 29th of March 2021. Club Membership must be paid by 29th of March 2021
• Late entry for club members is $ 50 up until 6:30pm Friday 8th of May.         
• Early Bird Prize: $500 Travel Voucher from Hello World Whakatane Early Bird Prize will be drawn from all entries received by 31st March 2021 and will be drawn at the Friday evening safety briefing 7th May.
• For Early Bird and all drawn prizes, the contestant must be present at the prize draw to be awarded the prize.
• EBOPKFC have the right to alter fishing boundaries.

Safety Rules

• Solo fishing is discouraged. Contestants are advised to buddy up
• All contestants will be required to ensure their launching site is identified 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.
• All contestants are encouraged to make use of setting a trip report with Coastguard, i.e,  Whakatane Coastguard Ch 18, Waihau Bay Ch 65, Tauranga  Ch 01 or 62.
• 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 when they register that they have the following mandatory safety equipment in order to be eligible to fish the contest.     
• All contestants will be given a wrist band with their number on it. Contestants are encouraged to wear this throughout the competition, including prize-giving for identification purposes.

Note: These rules may be revised as deemed necessary by the organizing Committee.

Contestants will be duly notified of any changes at safety briefing.

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.

Conditions apply: means total value prize money for Tournament may be more or less dependent of number of entrants.

• NB : A 10% discount on advertised rates for accommodation at the Ohope Top 10 Holiday Park is available for competitors on the weekend of the competition                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
• Gibbo’s Fresh Fish will sponsor a fish-filleter at the weigh-in and contestants are encouraged to make use of this but to contribute at least a gold coin donation which goes to Whakatane Coastguard . PS , Any unwanted fish frames will be given away free to the public.

Entry Fee

$40 entry fee - before 31st March 2021

For EBOP Kayak Club members deduct $10 off above fee.(Membership fees must be paid by 31st March 2020).

Late entry fee $50 entry – up until 6:30pm on 7th May 2021.

Note: Payment and entry forms must be in by 31st March 2021 to qualify for the early bird spot prize draw.

Payment Options

Mail cheque to;

EBOPKFC

C/- Werner Thony

665D St H2

RD4

Whakatane 3194

 

Direct deposit to our Bank Account;

EBOP Kayak Fishing Club

A/C #  02-0488-0055362-000

Please use you name as Reference

 

I understand my entry will not be accepted until payment is received