SHIMANO MAIRANGI BAY CLASSIC

2024

Presented by

Type: One Day Weigh in comp-

Entries:  Will be Accepted from October -Boats and anglers must be entered at:

Shimano MBFC Classic – ENTER HERE

Fees: MBFC Members – free. Non MBFC club members incur a $40 entry fee.

Boundaries: MBFC Club Boundaries. CLICK HERE to see the Boundary map.  Proof of capture location may be required.

Qualified Species: Snapper, Kingfish, Kahawai, John Dory, Trevally. Maximum of 1 fish to be weighed per angler per species.

When: Saturday 23^th November 6.00am – 9.00pm

Briefing: November Club Night and/or communications the evening of Thursday 23^rd November

Weigh in: Opens at 3.30pm at Mairangi Bay Bowls Club. Anglers MUST be in the weigh in line at 4.30pm to enter a fish.

Prizing Giving:  Mairangi Bay Bowls Club 6.00pm

Food & Drinks: The bar will be open; snacks and Dinner will be available throughout the evening.

Fish Filleting: Will be available by Kai Ika team at the prizegiving for $3 per fish. Please get onboard and support this great kiwi company feeding those less fortunate.

Communication: Will be on VHF Channel 77

Wegh in / Prizegiving Schedule:

• 3.15 pm Clubhouse open for drinks & Snacks. BYO snacks /cheeses etc are welcome.
• 3.30 pm Weigh in & Kai Ika Fish filleting opens.
• 4.00pm Kids Mr whippy
• 4.330 pm Weigh in line is shut off.
• 5.00- 5.30 pm Food will be provided for all anglers and MBFC members
• 6.00 pm Prizegiving begins.
• 6.30 pm Prizegiving concludes.
• 10.00pm Bar closes

Competition Rules 

1. All Boats MUST be lined up parallel to the shore 200m off Mairangi Bay beach at 6.00am. A Shotgun Start 6.15am will signal the start of the Competition. Boats are to be lined up a minimum 10m apart. Safety at this start is paramount.
2. If you are a late starter, you still need to be check in by posting a photo at Mairangi Bay before you can fish. Photos posted to MBFC facebook page.
3. Fish must be caught within MBFC fishing boundaries as per map below. Photo/GPS details of capture location may need to be verified by a committee member.
4. Fish caught on Commercial charters, by spear or longline from a boat are not eligible.
5. Anglers are allowed a maximum of 1 fish to be weighed per species.
6. New Zealand fishing rules and regulations apply.
7. All entrants must fish within their capabilities, it is the skipper’s responsibility to look after himself and his crew.
8. Skippers must comply with New Zealand Maritime Rules.
9. Lifejackets MUST be worn by all crew members.
10. The MBFC Committee and or venue staff reserve the right to disqualify entrants / refuse entry and serve alcohol to anyone acting in a way that’s not in the spirit of the club and or the law.
11. Prizes Categories listed below. Prizes are subject to change.
12. Age groups are calculated from date of competition 25th November 2023
13. Fish Entered in this competition are eligible for year-end trophies.

Note: In the event of adverse weather the committee reserve the right to postpone or cancel club competitions which will be communicated to members on the Thursday 21st November briefing night. If the weather is not suitable we plan to still have the prizegiving & afternoon activities at the club.

Major Prizes Sponsored by Shimano (Open to all Registered Anglers)

Average Weight Snapper – 

1st  –

Random Draw Prizes (Open to all Registered Anglers)

1

2

3

4

OPEN CATEGORY PRIZES (Open to all Registered Anglers)

Open Kingfish 

1st

Open Kahawai 

 1st –

2nd –

3rd –

Open John Dory  

1st –

Open Trevally

1^st

Mens Snapper 

1st –

 2nd –

3rd –

Women’s Snapper 

1st –

2nd –

3rd –

Junior Snapper Under 16 (as of 25 Nov 2023)

1st –  

2nd –

 3rd –

Kids Snapper Under 10 (as of 25 Nov 2023)

1st – 1

2nd –

3rd –

Whippa Snappa 5 & Under Prizes  

1st

2^nd

3rd  

Skipper Conditions of Entry

I have entered the Mairangi Bay Classic Fishing competition. I understand and accept that this contest will involve the launching and retrieval of my boat, the navigation of my boat through the harbour and moored boats. I will then be involved in a “shot gun start”  with multiple boats, coastal fishing and/or diving.

I have been advised that there is a degree of risk involved in these activities. Underwater obstructions may be present i.e. rocks to side of ramp.  I understand the start of this competition has the possiblility of creating unexpected large waves from other boat wake. I Understand that I can wait for this risk to pass before leaving the starting area. I Understand that I should not put any vessel at risk during the start of this competition and will keep 20 metres away from other vessels at all times. I understand that if I do not exercise sufficient care my boat may be damaged and/or sunk. Fishing and/or diving in coastal waters also contains potential dangers.

By entering into this competition, I have been advised of and understand the potential difficulties and/or dangers faced in this competition by me and my crew. I have familiarised myself with the area and have taken the steps a prudent skipper and crew should consider necessary in these circumstances. I warrant that I have the necessary experience and skill to handle my boat and crew in these conditions. The vessel has all necessary safety equipment required.

The Mairangi Bay Fishing club has advised me that it is not liable to me and/or my family and/or members/ or my crew or to any other person in regard to this event, and that I am relying upon my own skill and judgement and not upon any warranty and/or promise given by the Mairangi Bay Fishing Club.

I and my crew indemnify the Mairangi Bay Fishing Club for any loss damager and/or liability suffered by the Mairangi Bay Fishing Club, relating to anything done or not done by me or to any mishap suffered by me in regard to this event. I also agree that neither the Mairangi Bay Fishing Club nor any parties associated with the event shall have any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that may arise, whether or not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by me or my crew, from my intended or actual participation in the event or related activities.

My accepted entry will not be transferred to another entrant and accept that in the event of any “act of God” conditions causing a cancellation of the event, my total entry fee is not transferable or refundable.

I agree to comply with the event’s rules, regulations and event instructions. I consent to receiving any medical treatment which may be advisable in the event of illness or injuries suffered during the event.

Parent / Gaurdians / Skippers have been made aware of these conditions have the authority to sign on the behalf of a crew member or Minor.

BOAT OWNERSHIP/SKIPPER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: By approving this disclaimer I accept the above regulations and by participating in the Competition, I acknowledge I am responsible for my or my crew’s actions and incidents that may occur due to these actions.

I hereby declare that all details given are a true and correct record.