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Rock Lobster Tagging programme

Letter from MPI:

Dear Fishers,

Your help is requested with the Kaikoura rock lobster (crayfish) tagging programme. As part of a wider survey within the earthquake response, over one thousand rock lobsters have been tagged for monitoring future growth rates and coastal migration.

If you catch a lobster with a tag located between the carapace (body) and tail could you please write down the location, depth, tag number and send that to larnce@burkhart-fish.co.nz, or drop the information off to the local MPI Compliance office. Fishers are encouraged to return any tagged rock lobsters to the sea so that more information may be collected on them into the future.

Collaboration between NZ RLIC, CRAMAC 5, MPI, NIWA and local commercial rock lobster fishers was key to mapping the situation and getting a fix on lobster status so quickly.

Please pass this request on to anyone who may be interested.

Subs and Keys 2016

Updated 28 December 2016

If you want to change your key in person it can be done at the Lobster Inn accommodation office between 8am and 8pm from Thursday 29th Dec, otherwise please return your keys by mail and pay your subs my mail or direct credit to:

KAIKOURA BOATING CLUB (INC)
PO. BOX 98
KAIKOURA

Please ensure your full name and return address comes with the Key you are returning.

Please – if making electronic payment – put your initial and surname in the reference section and as much of your address as possible in the code and other sections, so we have some chance of identifying what money came from whom, and getting a key to you.

Club Bank account: 03 1586 0003851 00

Thank you

Ted

Quake update

23/11/2016 initially written – updated 11/12/2016
Hi Everyone,

Lots happening here.

As your are no doubt aware, the quake lifted most of this part of the coast.

Our ramps are currently only usable above half tide, and if you have a deep boat only at high tide.

We are exploring possible options.

We are open to suggestions from anyone with experience in such matters (we don’t just want ideas, we have plenty of those here, what we need is options from people who have used those options successfully in the past).

Below are some photos of the ramps at low tide.

We did a brief survey (man walking out with stick with depths marked on it, dragging rope with marks every 5m) of the South Bay ramp last night – a rough drawing of that is also below.

Our ramps are currently on a 1 in 10 gradient.

We have permission from the harbour master to restore our previous level of service – nothing more.

“1. Private and/or small ramp facilities (CG, Boating club, campsite etc.). These facility owners are authorised by me, as Harbourmaster, to undertake emergency works to return the ramps and facilities to the same access conditions you had prior to the quake. This means you can start whenever you can the only requirements being that you mitigate and negative impacts of the work as much as possible. ”

So we plan to extend existing ramps on existing gradients and cut channels until we have the depth of water we previously had at low tide (about 1.2m).
Exactly how that is done is the big question.
There is some possibility of assistance from the army and navy – and that would be lovely if it happens, and lets not bank on it.

The club has a reserve available for repair work, but at around 70K, may not be up to meeting standard contracting rates for such things.

Any assistance club members can bring would be gratefully received.

We have permission to use a nearby abandoned quarry as both a source of rubble for causeway if required and a storage site for material temporarily.

South Bay Ramp at low tide now - concrete ends at waters edge. Two bars further out mean only shallow dinghies can get out and only by oar or poling.
South Bay Ramp at low tide now – concrete ends at waters edge. Two bars further out mean only shallow dinghies can get out and only by oar or poling.

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This is a rough map of what needs doing.

About a meter depth of material to be taken from each of the bars.

Two bars now exist that make motor access at ow tide dangerous for most.
Two bars now exist that make motor access at ow tide dangerous for most.

Could really do with a team of divers to do a thorough visual survey of any potential issues right out to the next reef.
Or anyone with a multibeam sonar to do one at high tide.

Once we get the readymix plant operating again in Kaikoura (30T crane need to set it back on its feet currently), the easiest thing will probably be to close the ramp for a couple of days, build a coffer dam to allow us to work for a couple of hours either side of low tide, pump it dry, and box up and pour the extended ramp. Keeping to current angle (1 in 10) there is about 12m out by 24m wide of slab that needs pouring, with new poles required both middle and sides.

The North slip is much more difficult.

Slip in front of Pier Hotel. Note the ramp now ends about 300mm above water level at low tide. There is a shelf of limestone rock extending some 30m beyond the end of the ramp. We have yet to survey what lies beyond that.
Slip in front of Pier Hotel. Note the ramp now ends about 300mm above water level at low tide. There is a shelf of limestone rock extending some 30m beyond the end of the ramp. We have yet to survey what lies beyond that.

A big shelf of limestone now lies between us and water.
Exactly how we cut that limestone out is the question.
What might lie beyond it is also an open question right now.
Big digger is probably best, and some of the rock may be particularly tough.
A job for very low tides.

Ted Howard – President – 23 Nov 2016

11/12/2016
Many discussions have been held, some more still to be held.
There is more work to do than our $80K reserves allow for.
We are exploring options, and we will update this page as soon as we have anything firm.
Currently there is about 700mm depth of water at the bottom of the ramp from half tide.
Full tide is around the old half tide level.

The committee wants to know what you think about the Fishing Contest

Several things have come out of the fishing contest this year.

One is that sponsorship money has close to dried up.
If we are to continue it, we need to substantially increase entry fees.
A suggestion is $50 per boat and $40 per person.

Another thing is that the running of the contest has come down to a very few people putting in long hours.
A few more volunteers are necessary if it is to run again.

Another suggestion is that we run it every second year.

Let us know what you think?
Email to KBC at fishnet dot co dot nz

Come to the AGM where it is sure to be a topic of discussion.

2016 Easter Fishing Competition

Easter Saturday – 26th March

Tournament Rules

All decisions of the organising committee are final all matters.

  1. Fishing will commence 7.00am on Saturday & end at 3.45pm (or may be extended to Sunday if weather unsuitable).  Weigh in will be from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.   Competition must run for at least 2 hours to be deemed a competition.
  2. Fishing will be with rods and reels. No Kontikis, kites, nets, spear guns or long lines are permitted.
  3. Fishing is permitted in an area from Oraro Spy Glass due East (true) to sea to the Hapuku river mouth due East (true) out to sea.
  4. Cheating results in disqualification. Before you begin fishing make sure that you are clear on all the rules.
  5. Channel VHF 60 [International] is the official radio call station.
  6. All fishing prize winners are determined by measured weight and tournament organizers have final decision.
  7. If two or more fish of equal weight become eligible for any prize then a draw will determine the winner.
  8. All winners must be on hand at prize giving. If not present then prize will be redrawn.
  9. You can enter one category only; Fishing or Dive. And one category only in dive; Free dive or Scuba.
  10. Entries will be capped so first in.
  11. Any fish may only be entered in one category.
  12. In the event of bad weather it will be held on the Sunday.
  13. All boats must leave a completed information form with organizers prior to fishing. NO NUMBER ISSUED – NO FISHING.
  14. All boats must carry a lifejacket for each crew member on board and a safety check will be carried out with a prize draw for safe vessels (the more safety features the more entries –judges decisions are final). Vessels under 6m lifejackets must be worn.
  15. No vessels over 8m (stem to stern length) are permitted on the Club’s South Bay ramp. Boats over 8m entered in the competition may use public ramp (free of charge).

Fish Species, Catch Limits & Size

If you have any queries regarding regulation please contact your local MFish Fisheries Officer.
All fish must be of legal size and each angler is must abide by the MFish Fisheries regulations.

Skippers Responsibilities

To ensure they only take the vessel out in conditions that are appropriate to both the type of vessel and your own skill level.   Safety of vessel and crew are the responsibility of the skipper.  Skipper must report in when landing.

Weigh in will be by the South Bay Boat Club Ramp.

Prize giving at South Bay Trotting Club and opens at 4pm. Prizes allocated from 5.30pm

NOTE: If cancelled 100% refund

Environment Canterbury sponsored Safe Boating prize – Waterproof hand held radio.

Ecan Boating Safety Enforcement Officers will be randomly selecting contestants arriving back to shore who are complying with the 5 knot rule along with lifejacket rules. These selected boats will go in the draw for the prize. We strongly advise all skippers get familiar with both sets of rules before entering the competition proper.”

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