Assembly Deep Sea Angling Club
PO Box 7920
Pretoria
0001
ZAVORA GAME FISH CLASSIC 2015
ASSEMBLY DEEP SEA ANGLING CLUB
Invites you to participate in this elite competition from
30 March 2015 to 3 April 2015
(School holiday) at Zavora, Mozambique.
Six boats entered the 2014 Zavora Game fish Classic and we were blessed with excellent
fishing. The Fish caught during this competition were in excess of 12 species. Launching
and beaching is in a well-protected bay and the area is littered with excellent reefs that
harbor abundant fish ready for some great fun. The venue for this competition is ideal with
splendid thatched bungalows, camping sites and houses overlooking the beach. The
competition is organized to give all participants' i.e. Anglers and Non-anglers, an equal
opportunity of winning excellent prizes while enjoying themselves at a prime location on the
Mozambique coast.
COMPETITION RULES
GENERAL
1.
2.
3.
Line class - Open (IGFA rules apply).
Teams must consist of at least 2 anglers. (Except Jet Ski entries).
Skippers must have a valid skipper's license and boats must have a valid seaworthy
certificate.
ENTRY FEES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
An entry fee of R950.00 per Angler. (Includes all competition functions and hamper.)
An additional R250.00 per Non-angler is payable to participate in all functions.
Entry fee must be received no later than 28 January 2015.
Entry fee for late entrants (after 28 January 2015) will be R950.00 per Angler and will
not receive a hamper on registration.
No refunds for withdrawals.
Banking details are as follows:
Nedbank, Gezina
Branch: 198765
Acc no: 1006498435
Assembly Club Bank Detail
Nedbank, Gezina
Branch code: 198765
Acc No.: 1006498435
www.assemblydsac.co.za
SCORING
1.
2.
Minimum weights
a.
All game fish
b.
Billfish
c.
Short bill spearfish d.
All King fish
Points
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
scoring system
Game fish
Sail fish
Marlin
King fish
4 kg
Tag / Tip & Release
Tag / Tip & Release
Measurement & Release
-
One point for every kilogram
30 Points for Tag / Tip & Release
50 Points for Tag / Tip & Release
King Fish length will be converted to weight, and scored
1 point per kg.
Fish will have to be measured with a ruler that will be
supplied, and a photo with timestamp must be submitted
at the weigh in.
Species total weighing points scored for the week will be multiplied by the
quantity of species caught for the week.
Bill fish
All Bill fish must be Tag / Tip & Release. Bill fish
removed from the sea can carry a fine if a license is not
obtained from the Mozambique Maritime authorities.
3.
Tag / Tip and release
a.
Bill fish / King fish.
b.
Must be witnessed by a witness boat or a photo that gives a timestamp on the
photo and must be provided to qualify for points as specified in paragraph 2.
c.
For Bill fish once the leader touches the tip of the rod the fish will be legal.
4.
Team participation
a.
Every Full Team who attends the official competition functions, for the full
duration of the function, will score 5 points per function but no species points.
b.
Teams / Anglers must sign the register on arrival and departure.
King fish Measurement.
WEIGH IN
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1.
A maximum of 10 fish per species, per boat for the whole competition will be
weighed.
2.
No Bottom fish or Sharks will be weighed.
3.
Only species as per attached list will be weighed.
Prodigal Son, Dorado, Kakaap, King Mackerel, Queen Mackerel, Kingfish family
Marlin Family, Barracuda, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna Family, Short bill spearfish,
Amberjack Family, Queen Fish.
WEATHER
1.
2.
A Weather Committee will be selected consisting of local fisherman and Competition
Committee members.
The Committee's decision to call off a fishing day due to bad weather conditions or
safety considerations shall be final.
PROGRAM
1.
Sunday 29 March 2015
Skippers briefing at Beach bar starting at 16h00
Registration at 17h00 (Team photos)
Opening function at 17h30 (Competition function 1 )
Cash bar available (Burger's will be served and cash
bar will be available).
2.
Monday 30 March 2015
Launch on safety committee's approval.
Scale opens at 16h00 and only the fish in the ring will
be weighed.
3.
Tuesday 31 April 2015
Launch on safety committee’s approval.
Scale opens at 16h00 and only the fish in the ring will
be weighed.
4.
Wednesday 1 April 2015
Launch on safety committee’s approval.
Scale opens at 16h00 and only the fish in the ring will
be weighed
5.
Thursday 2 April 2015
Launch on safety committee’s approval.
Scale opens at 16h00 and only the fish in the ring will
be weighed
6.
Friday 3 April 2015
Launch on safety committee’s approval.
Scale opens at 14h00 and only the fish in the ring will
be weighed.
Closing function at 18h00 (Competition function 2)
Dinner will be served and cash bar will be available.
PRIZE GIVING
Friday at 19h00 on the beach in front of the beach bar, dinner will be served (Cash bar
available on premises).
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COMPLAINTS
Any complaints must be in writing and accompanied by a R500-00 cash fee. The complaint
must be addressed to the Competition Committee. The Competition Committee's decision
will be final.
RADIO 29MHZ
1.
2.
No boat shall be allowed to launch unless the Skipper proves to the
Competition Officer (Jacques Bernard) that the boat’s radio is in a working
condition.
There shall be a daily call up at 11h00. Failure to respond to this call up shall result in
disqualification for that day's catch. (Relay messages to ensure adherence to call up
will be allowed.)
SKIPPERS
1.
2.
All Skippers will be responsible for obtaining their own fishing licenses and launching
permits from the Mozambique Fisheries at the Zavora reception.
Every boat that uses the ramp will also be required to obtain a beach permit.
SAFETY
1.
2.
3.
4.
All classed boats shall strictly adhere to their safety regulations as laid down by
SAMSA.
Failure to adhere to the safety regulations shall result in disqualification for the day's
catch.
All safety procedures and regulations shall be strictly applied in accordance with the
applicable legislations and regulations, promulgated there under.
The Competition Committee reserves the right to ground any boat, should they fail to
adhere to a violation of this paragraph / section.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Travelling distance, road tarred all the way accept for 17 km from campsite / lodge,
this gravel road is in very good condition and can be travelled by normal car.
a.
Distance from Pretoria to border
=
430km
b.
Distance from Border to Zavora Lodge
=
500km
Border times: From 06h00 to 22h00.
Compulsory insurance at border
± R180.00 + R 90, 00 per trailer.
Custom clearance per vehicle
± R18
Fee per passport to be paid
± R12
Fuel:
a.
Available at Inharrime, 19km from resort.
b.
Price per liter
Variable ± R18-00
c.
Reminder
Take extra petrol cans.
Passports:
All persons have to have a valid passport in order to enter the border.
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8.
Danger triangles:
a.
If towing a boat, remember danger triangles (Blue / Yellow type) in front of
vehicle and back of boat.
b.
Each vehicle must have 2 x glow jackets.
MALARIA
Zavora Lodge is a malaria area, so please take malaria tablets as prescribed.
(Best tablets are Efliam).
ACCOMMODATION – ZAVORA LODGE
Website of the Lodge:
http://www.zavoralodge.com
For bookings:
Contact: Michelle Pike
E-Mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Tel:
Fax:
+27 (0)13 741 1973/5
+27 (0)13 741 3730
Remember to mention that you are in the Assembly DSA competition. You can book under
your name, supply your boat’s number and you will qualify for out of season pricing. You can
book now and pay a deposit the rest is payable the end of January 2015.
SUPPORT
Please support this excellent competition and venue with Assembly Deep Sea Angling Club
and remember to book your accommodation at Zavora Lodge A.S.A.P. in order to prevent
disappointment. The Competition Committee of Assembly Deep Sea Angling Club looks
forward to your presence during this elite competition. We appreciate your loyal support.
ASSEMBLY COMPETITION CONTACT DETAILS
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact one of the following members:
Competition Officer and Organizer
Contact: Jacques Bernard
Cell:
+27 (0) 84 573 0644
Chairperson of Assembly Club
Contact: Willie Breedt
Cell:
+27 (0) 82 337 5486
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