In 2013 Easter Saturday falls on 30th March, with Sunday 31st being our alternate.

Please read the Rules below.

Pay particular attention to rule 9 (No charter vessels) and rule 15 (8m vessel length limit).

Entry Fees: Boat $25, plus Adults $20 and children $10 – send payment by cheque to :
Kaikoura Boating Club
P.O. Box 98

Kaikoura

or by bank transfer to our bank account: 03 1586 0003851 00
with your skipper’s name as reference, and “contest” as the code.

Get your entry in NOW!!!

If you leave your entry to the day, then we can only take cash or cheque.

Please complete and Email entry form to us.

Download entry form

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. Charter Boats entries are permitted only within their own category and prize pool.
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

1. If you have any queries regarding regulation please contact your local MFish Fisheries Officer.
2. 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

Images from the 2012 Easter Fishing Competition.

Hall of fame 2012

Vessel
Brodie Etheredge

Blue Cod
1/ Ron Gillespie
2/ Barrie Rose
3/ Sarah Broadhurst

Sea Perch
1/ Brendon Cosmatos
2/ Simon Wilson
3/ Simon Wilson

Hapuka
1/ Dwyane Wolland
2/ Jack Osikai

Barracouta
1/ Steve Frost
2/ Kerry ?
3/ Shane O’Brien

Most unusual – Senior
1/ Peter Braid
2/ Wayne Poulsen
3/ Mat Sharpe

Most unusual – Junior
1/ Jono Henderson
2/ Nakuteri Kahu
3/ Jono Henderson

Blue Cod
1/ Jayden Cushen
2/ Tom Brown
3/ Isabel King

Sea Perch
1/ Makenzie Blackler
2/ Jayden Cushen
3/ Tamara Dick