NFSA
OPEN
SMALL BOAT
FESTIVAL
Felixstowe
23rd APRIL 2006
For further details contact Rolf
Marschalek (01449) 771262 Brian Hazel (01473) 824077
ENTRY FORM
BOAT NAME
.
BOAT TYPE/SIZE/COLOUR
..
ANGLERS NAME & ADDRESS (1)
TELEPHONE No.
..
ANGLERS NAME & ADDRESS (2)
TELEPHONE No.
..
PLEASE INDICATE WHICH PERSON IS IN CHARGE OF BOAT
.
CLUB NAME
..
..VEHICLE REG
..
NFSA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER .....................
Boat Entry ( £11 PER ANGLER ) £22
.
Use of Slip £10
..
Heaviest Round Fish Pool £5
. (optional per pair)
Best specimen £5..................................... (optional per
pair)
TOTAL £
.
THE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL. FISHING WILL BE TO THE RULES ENCLOSED.
ALL COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RETURNED WITH ENTRY FEES
MADE PAYABLE TO MR R. MARSCHALEK @ FENACRE,
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR NON -ATTENDANCE FOR WHAT EVER REASON.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 17TH APRIL 2006.
LATE ENTRIES MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.
DECLARATION
I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE COMPETITION RULES AND WILL NOT HOLD THE
ORGANISERS LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR ACCIDENT CAUSED TO MY PROPERTY OR
MYSELF DURING THE FESTIVAL.
SIGNED
DATE
.
Confirmation of your entry will be sent to you along with any additional
information asap.
Minimum fish
sizes
|
NAME |
cm |
NAME |
cm |
|
Bass |
45 |
Megrim |
25 |
|
red bream |
25 |
Mullet |
33 |
|
black bream |
24 |
Plaice |
28 |
|
Brill |
35 |
Pollack |
30 |
|
Bullhuss |
58 |
Pout |
25 |
|
Coalfish |
35 |
rockling |
22 |
|
Cod |
40 |
silver eel |
40 |
|
conger eel |
120 |
Spurdog |
58 |
|
Dab |
20 |
ray (across wings) |
50 |
|
L.S.dogfish |
46 |
Wrasse |
23 |
|
flounder |
25 |
Sole |
25 |
|
Garfish |
40 |
Scad |
25 |
|
tub gurnard |
28 |
Trigger fish |
30 |
|
Haddock |
35 |
Turbot |
41 |
|
Hake |
30 |
Whiting |
27 |
|
john dory |
33 |
Witch |
28 |
|
Ling |
72 |
|
|
In
the interests of conservation:-
1) Tope
and smoothound will not count and cannot be weighed in.
2) Competitors
are encouraged to keep any fish they dont want for the table alive, so that
they can be returned.
3) Please
leave any unwanted dead fish after the weigh in, with the organisers for
disposal. Do not return dead fish in the marina.
Notes
1) The starting point will be the Levington marina.
2)The NFSA shield will go to the highest placed pair of NFSA members.
3) First prize will go to the winning boat (anglers to fish in pairs)
and will be decided on the number of species .In the event of a tie on
species the heaviest bag weight will prevail. Only one fish of each species is
to be brought to the scales. Further prizes will depend on the number of
entrants. There will be optional sweeps for the best round and best specimen.
4) The cost of launching and parking (£10) is included on the entry
form.
5) The allowed fishing area lies within a 12 mile radius of Landguard
point. The organisers reserve the right to limit the fishing area further in
the event of bad weather.
Timetable of events
Launching from....................................................06.00
Assemble at starting
point.....................................08.45
Leave starting
point..............................................09.00
Start
fishing..........................................................10.00
Lines
up...............................................................16.00
Latest time for handing over
fish for weighing.....17.30
Presentation
The presentation of prizes will take place immediately after the weigh
in
A raffle may also be held.
Contacts
Rolf Marschalek 01449 771262
Brian Hazel 01473 824077
Rules
2006
1) The match is open to everyone.
2) Boats must be readily trailable, of rigid construction and at least
13ft in length.
3) Each angler is permitted to use 2 rods with reel, line and trace
attached. A spare rod may be taken but must not be assembled and must be kept
below the gunwale line.
4) Spare baited traces are allowed and no more than 2 hooks may be
attached to any trace. Treble hooks are not allowed. A maximum of 3 hooks
between the 2 rods can be used.
5) All baits, feathers and lures may be used.
6) Any anglers attempting to weigh in undersize fish will be
disqualified. All undersize fish must be returned immediately to the water.
Competitors are encouraged to keep their fish alive in sea water. Any attempt
to extend their length will lead to disqualification.
7) The deliberate foul hooking of fish is not permitted. Accidental foul
hooked fish are allowed.
8) All boats used in the competition must carry safety equipment for all
persons on board as specified in the Seaway code. Only competitors shall be
allowed on the boat and there must be 2 competitors on board.
Each boat must carry the following equipment:-
Main engine. Oars and rowlocks or
auxiliary engine.
Compass.
A life jacket or flotation suit per
person.
Anchor and 50 metres of rope.
VHF radio.
Spare spark plugs and tool kit.
Towline.
Spare shear pin if appropriate.
Two in date distress flares.
Boats are strongly advised to carry the following:-
radar reflector
black anchor ball
Adequate insurance.
Spare fuel.
First aid kit.
Navigation lights.
Spare anchor and warp.
9) Each boat may be checked by scrutinizers immediately prior to
launching, who will have the right to inspect all bags and equipment. Any
competitors failing to comply will be disqualified.
10) The area to be fished will be decided by the organisers. The
organisers reserve the right to change the fishing areas at any time.
11) All boats must be afloat and assembled at the designated competition
start point fifteen minutes before the starting time. On the given signal
competitors may proceed to their chosen fishing mark but must not start fishing
before the official starting time.
12) All competitors must hand their catch to a steward at the launch
site, within 90 minutes of the end of the fishing time. Any fish handed over
after that time will be discounted. Competitors will be on their trust not to
fish outside the stated match times.
13) Each pair of competitors must weigh in their catch, or if they have
caught nothing report to the weighmaster accordingly. The weigh in will take
place at the slipway.
14) Any complaint must be submitted to the organisers in writing within
one hour of the end of the competition. A protest fee of £10 must accompany the
complaint, returnable only if the objection is upheld. The decision of the
organisers will be final in the event of a dispute not covered by these rules.
15) The rules of fair play will apply. Competitors must conduct
themselves in a manner within the spirit of the sport.
16) The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and to disqualify
any anglers found breaking these rules. The organisers shall not be held
responsible for any loss accident or damage occasioned to any competitor,
official or member of the public.
17) In the event of a poor weather forecast the competition will be
cancelled in the evening prior to the competition day and will be rescheduled
for the following Sunday. Should the weather again be bad the competition will
be cancelled and all monies refunded.