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$28 SENIOR (16 years and over)
$15 JUNIOR (15 years and under)
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Australia’s BIGGEST Family Fishing
Classic at the Top of the Whitsundays
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★Simmer Down ★Rok n Dean ★1984 ★The Cadillacs
✶Christian Power and Lonesome Train
BOWEN
JUNIOR BOAT
worth $6,770
TRIFECTA CHALLENGE
Catch one each of a nominated species closest to a
specified length in both senior and junior sections.
Qualifying
species and nominated length is on Page 5 and
Innisfail
Trifecta Challenge rules are on Page 2 of the flyer.
advocate
SENIOR PRIZE $1500 value - JUNIOR PRIZE $1000 VALUE
express
advocate
observer
independent
miner
The Herbert River
The
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Bowen
The Northern
★Shannon Noll
★Pop Standen, Phil Emmanuel and Dave Hoffman
★Monserrat - Jimmy Buffet Parrot Head Party
★Roving Kids Entertainment by Hoozat
Entertainment “Whales Tails”
WEIGH-IN WITH SPECIAL GUEST PERSONALITY
SENIOR LUCKY
NOMINATION PRIZE
7 NIGHTS FOR 4 ADULTS
(OFF PEAK)
$1820 value
WE EXTEND A WARM INVITATION TO THE TOP OF THE
WHITSUNDAYS TO HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 25th CLASSIC!!!
NOW in its 25th year, the 2016 Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is the biggest family fishing
competition in the country. The Classic, has become an icon in fishing, entertainment, and family fun, for it is the
entire Bowen community which makes this event special, whether it is the dedicated team of volunteers who work
year-round planning the event, or the National, Regional and Local Businesses who donate the host of prizes on
offer, including Senior and Junior boat packages as a lucky nomination draw.
So come on down on September 17th and 18th, the first weekend of the school holidays, to Bowen’s Front Beach,
catch some fish, meet your mates, have some fun and tell your friends!
“ENJOY THE TOP ENTERTAINMENT”
Check out our Website and entries available online
Competition Rules
ENTRIES AVAILABLE FROM:
NOMINATIONS:
1. Postal: Fill out details on entry form, enclose cheque or money order and return it to:
32 Gordon St, Bowen, 4805. Your name and nomination number will be registered
upon receipt and your nomination card will be returned to you.
2. Outlet: Fill out registration card and pay fee.
3. Keep your nomination card you will need it to weigh in fish and collect prizes.
RULES:
1.
Fish must be fresh and gutted and gilled.
2.
All Billfish (Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, etc)
are excluded.
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BOWEN TIDE TIMES
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0321 0.50
0359 0.44
0439 0.44
0905 2.69
0946 2.75
1032 2.76
FR 1524 0.35 SA 1607 0.40 SU 1653 0.55
2130 3.18
2206 3.08
2247 2.89
3.
Sharks, Eels, Rays and Catfish excluded.
4.
Fish with mutilations excluded.
5.
(a) Heaviest mud crab to be live and tied in conventional manner with twine.
Weighed in by senior only.
(b) Fish and crabs must be legal size and bag limit applies.
6.
Shooting, harpooning, lancing or netting of any fish is not allowed.
7.
Recommend overnight boats radio into Air-Sea Rescue VMR 487 on
8.
All boats must have correct safety gear (Spot checks by Boating and Fisheries
departure and return.
Patrol).
9.
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All state and Commonwealth Laws apply.
10. Maximum of five (5) species incl. crab, eg. 4 fish and 1 crab, to be weighed per
person.
11. Only the person registered on the nomination card may weigh in fish.
12. Nomination card must be lodged with officials when weighing in.
13. Competition details (Times, Boundaries, etc) form part of the rules.
14. Any dispute regarding fraudulent activities to be lodged with the Chief Weigh Master
and Chief Steward after weigh-in and within 15 minutes of conclusion of weigh-in.
15. Anal fin will be cut at weigh-in. Do not mark your fish this way.
16. The committee reserves the right to change details as deemed necessary.
Bowen: Tropical Trailerboats; Bowen Sportspower; Bartec Rural Supplies; Pilchers Mitre
10; Hickmotts Supa News; Bowen Home Hardware; BP Merinda - Bruce Highway North;
Celebrations Liquor Barn - Gregory and Williams St Bowen; Caltex - Bruce Highway
South; Video HQ, Bowen Outdoors;
Collinsville: Fletcher’s Butcher, 35 Stanley St.
Mackay: Tackleworld - 318 Shakespeare St; Nashy’s Complete Angler - 25 Harbour Rd,
North Mackay
Proserpine: Barra World - Lot 17 Bruce Hwy, Proserpine.
Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Fishing & Outdoor World - 112 Shute Harbour Rd,
Airlie Bait and Tackle - 400 Shute Harbour Rd, Cannonvale.
Home Hill:
W.A.S Tackle - 170 Eighth Avenue Home Hill.
Ayr: About Town Bait & Tackle, 124 Edward St.
Townsville: Fishing Warehouse - 158 Duckworth St. and 251 Charters Towers Rd.
Tackle World - Building 1, Shop 8, Domain Central;
ENTRIES CLOSE: Postal entries close last mail Friday, September 9, 2016.
INDEMNITY CLAUSE: People proposing to participate in above mentioned competition are especially
to note that neither Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend or any host division accepts any
responsibility for loss, injury or damage of any kind which may be suffered by any person in the cause of
the excursion, whether such injury, loss or damage is due to, or if alleged to be due to any act of neglect or
default of the committee, volunteers or any host division, or of any official agent thereof. All people are to
fully understand that in participating they do so entirely at their own risk.
WILSON’S TRIFECTA CHALLENGE RULES
1. Anglers are to catch one each of nominated species closest to
specified length( which is not the minimum legal length for that
species) in both senior and junior sections.
2. Qualifing species and nominated length will be published and in
the Bowen Fishing Classic flyer page 5 along with the prizes for Senior
and Junior winners.
3. Anglers wishing to compete for the Trifecta challenge are to present
their fish at a separate station at weigh-in and all entrants must have
and present normal Nomination Card.
4. If there are 2 or more anglers that are equal in rule 1. The winner
will be decided by weight
5. Fish presented for Trifecta challenge can also be weighed in at the
normal species section of the competition.
17. Scientific names for species taken from Grant’s Guide to Fishes as used by Qld
HOW TO ENTER
Boating and Fisheries Patrol.
18. Only the registered, correct Tagged Fish will win.
19. Furthermore, I agree to "The Classic's" rules and regulations and accept decisions
by "The Classic's" officials as final. I also agree to the organisers and/or their
guests using photographs taken of me throughout the competition for promotional
purposes.
CHAMPION ANGLER POINTS SCORING CRITERIA:
1. Points are allocated to each species by Weigh-In officials and are awarded for captures
Complete the details and return to enter the 2016 Bowen Family Fishing
Classic and the lucky draw to win one of two great boating packages and
a holiday.
Name: ........................................................................................................................
Address: .....................................................................................................................
on the basis of a pre-determined species ‘factor' - intended to reflect the relative difficulty, or ease of catching that type of fish.
2. Highest weight only for each species (maximum of 5 species per angler) will qualify
to score ‘factor’ points tallying towards best points total.
3. Species ‘factor’ points are shown in category pages 4 & 5 in the flyer and on a board
at Weigh-In.
4. In the event of a points tie, the winner will be determined by the Weighmaster and
Phone: ........................................................... Amount Paid: $ ...............................
SECTION:
Senior (16yrs & over) = $28
Junior (15yrs & under) = $15
Return your entry to BOWEN FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC,
32 Gordon Street, Bowen Qld 4805.
Weigh-In officials.
5. No correspondence, or verbal discussion, will be accepted or entered into by the
Committee, Weighmaster, or Weigh-In officials and their decisions are final.
COMPETITION TIMES:
Start: 6.00pm Friday, September 16, 2016. Finish: 12 noon Sunday,
September 18, 2016.
BOUNDARIES:
Molongle Ck (North) and the O’Connell River (South).
WEIGH-IN:
Saturday, September 17, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Sunday, September 18, 10.30am
- 2.30pm SHARP. At Santa Barbara Parade, Bowen.
EFTPOS FACILITIES NOW AVAILABLE
(Nominations available the weekend at the Ticket and Merchandise Tent).
PRESENTATIONS: From 4.00pm, Sunday, September 18, 2016
Enclosed is my cheque / money order
or debit my credit card for $ .................................
Card No.
Cardholder name ...................................................................................................
Expiry Date .............................................................................................................
Signature ................................................................................................................
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SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
12.45pm
1.30pm
2.00pm
3.00pm
3.00pm
3.00pm
4.00pm
4.30pm
4.30pm
4.30-6.30pm
Come and see the Tropic
Petroleum stand for all your oil
and fuel needs with heaps of
FREE giveaways and
prizes throughout the
weekend.
5.00pm
5.30pm
6.00pm
7.30pm
8.00pm
9.00pm
11.30pm
Blessing of the Fisherman and Gospel Band
Simmer Down
Jochheims Cake Crunchin Competition
Rok n Dean
NQCYC Classic Twilight Race
Crawchie Racing - $2 entry- Sponsored by Pets Plus
Yabbie Pumping competition on the sand flats sponsored by Bowen Automotive
Kids Handball competition sponsored by Summergarden Cinemas
1984
Weigh In bought to you with assistance from Winterburn Pools &
s
ie Race
Landscaping/Sunsteel Sheds, Bowen Fishermans Seafood,
Crawch
Blue River Ice and Ace Scales – with Special Guest Personality
PRIZE: $150 CASH
Kids Roving entertainment sponsored by Workpac
Sponsored by BOWEN
AUTOMOTIVE &
Official welcome and welcome by Traditional owners
WILSON FISHING - 2nd PRIZE
YABBY PUMPING
The Cadillacs
COMPETITION
Christian Power and Lonesome Train
Bring your own Yabby Pump
a go (a container
Classic Fireworks sponsored by Grandview Hotel and Skylighter Fireworx and have
will be provided)
Shannon Noll brought to you by NQ Bulk Ports
COMPETITION RULES:
● Area - between Jetty and
Close
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WIN TICKETS TO AIRLIE BEACH FESTIVAL OF
MUSIC 3rd - 6th NOV. VALUED AT $1,000
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Catalina Ramp
Time - 4pm Saturday 17th for
10 minutes (siren will sound at
start and finish)
● Size - does not matter
(no legal size)
● All yabbies will be returned
to sand.
You must register with officials at
least 15mins before start at the gate
near the beach.
●
8.00am Beachfront Breakky
9.30am Turtle Tag & Release with Gudjuda Reference Group
10.00am Bush to Beach Craft (for the kids) Sponsored by Browns Milk Supply
10.30am -2.30pm Weigh In bought to you with assistance from Winterburn Pools &
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12.30pm
Pop
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Phil
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and
Dave
Hoffman
STAFF
1.00pm Cast net casting competition - sponsored by Maritime Union
VOLUNTEERS
Snr Prize (over 15yrs) 1st - $250 cash; 2nd - Wilson’s Tackle Bag $120,
ALL HOLD R.S.A
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Jnr Prize (U15yrs) Wilson’s Tackle Bag
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2.00pm Classic Lolly Drop sponsored by HeliBiz/Bowen Rural Supplies
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2.30pm Monserrat “Jimmy Buffet Parrot Head Party”
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RADIO PLIANCE DO
3.00pm $500 Male Dash for Cash sponsored by GEM FM
P
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$500 Female Dash for Cash sponsored by Bowen’s Appliance Doctor.
HELICOPTER
JOY FLIGHTS
ALL WEEKEND
BY HELI BIZ
(RULES - open to 16yrs and over, competitiors must run whilst carryng a ball/spoon.
Runners must not drop the ball. Winner will be first to cross finish line with ball still in place on spoon.
3.15pm Leisurewear Fashion Parade by Luxe Fashions
4.00pm Presentations
5.30pm Classic party continues with Off the Rails at Grandview Hotel
Lucky Nominations Drawn for Senior and Junior Boat Packages PLUS Montes Holiday & Lucky Weigh-in Prize
NO DOGS - NO GLASS
Compered by
HAMMO & LEON MITCHELL
LUCKY WEIGH-IN
WEIGH-IN
PRIZE
TIMES
4 Return coach tickets
Cairns to Cooktown with
Trans North value $668
and
SATURDAY
A days boat
hire in
4.30pm
to 6.30pm
“Sportsrider” 5.7”
value $445 by
Boab, Boat Hire SUNDAY
10.30am
to 2.30pm
- Airlie
Beach
WILSON’S TRIFECTA
CHALLENGE
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CHILDREN’S
CLASSIC
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
Spendhave
$30 in a
store
to win a
2x JUNIOR
TAGGED
TIMES
Spend
$30
in store
and
Senior
Spend
$30
in store
to win
a
2x JUNIOR
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Catch
each
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FISH Classic
PRIZES
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both
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junior
sections.
in both senior and junior sections.
“Marshall
species closest to a specified length4.30pm to 6.30pm
Value $200
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FISHING
GEAR
SENIOR
QUALIFYING
SPECIES
SENIOR
QUALIFYING
SPECIES
valued
valued
at $600.00
$600.00
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in both senior and junior sections.
SUNDAY Value
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Mackerel
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Spanish
Mackerel
- 100cm
to 2.30pm
Harbour and Sponsored
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Trout
- 45cm<**
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Trout
- 45cm<**
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Barramundi
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Nomination Card
HIRE
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andQUALIFYING
Sponsored
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JUNIOR
QUALIFYING
SPECIES
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18th
SEPT,
2016
1.1.Whiting
- 25cm
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- 25cm<**
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INDUSTRIAL
3. Barramundi - 65cm<**
2.2.flathead
- 40cm<**
Nomination
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Flathead
- 40cm<**
CATEGORY
PRIZES SENIOR
CATEGORY PRIZES JUNIOR
HIRE
3.3.Bream
- -27cm<**
Bream
27cm<**
JUNIOR QUALIFYING
SPECIES
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Champion
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Trophy + $200 donated by George Christensen - Federal
for Dawson
SENIOR
OVER $1500 RRP
Check
your local PRIZES:
rules and regulations.
Drawn at presentation on September 18th
SPECIES
HIGHEST WEIGHT
SECRET WEIGHT
SECRET WEIGHT
LIVE FIBRE
VENOM
ROD WITH
ROD BAG
2. flathead
- 40cm<** HIGHEST WEIGHT
•Senior
and
Junior
Winner
of the
(RLFV15) - value $599 rrp
1. Spanish Mackerel
P. Cash
P. Open Order Voucher
P. Electric Kayak
P3.
. Piranha
Max 197 CDI FishFinder
Challenge
2016
Bream
27cm<**
LIVE FIBRETrifecta
VENOM FISHING
SHIRT ( TSLSVXXL)
•Wilson
(Cybium Commersoni)
V. $200
V. $100
SENIOR LUCKY NOMINATION PRIZE
FACTOR
1.0
1.0
2. Mackerel (other)
V. $2000
V. $319
S. Tropic Petroleum - Barrier Reef Roadhouse
S. Humminbird
P. 64lt Ice Mate Ice Box
P. Rod & Reel Combo
V. $310
S. EvaKool
1.5
3. Coral Trout (all)
P. One week’s accom. for family* (off peak)
V. $1855
S. Horseshoe Bay Resort
2.0
4. Mangrove Jack
P. Cash
V. $400
S. Bowen Coke - A Glencore Company
1.0
5. Flathead (all)
P. 48lt Ice Mate Ice Box
V. $270
S. EvaKool
1.5
6. Cod (all)
P. 3 Nights accom. for 5 in 2 bedroom
family room*
V. $567
S. Bluewater Harbour Motel
1.3
7. Whiting (all)
P. Cash
V. $250
S. Dale Last MP Member for Burdekin
1.5
8. Trevally (all)
P. 2 Nights accom. for 2 adults &
2 children in self-contained Villa*
V. $360
S. Big 4 Coral Coast Holiday Park
1.2
9. Bream (Acanthopagrus
Berda, Acanthopagrus
Australis, Gymnocranius
Bitorquatus)
P. Piranha Max 197 CDI Fish Finder
V. $319
S. Humminbird
1.4
10. Sweetlip (Lethrinus
P. 3 Nights accom. for 2 incl. 3 continental
1.5
Chrysostomus, Lethrinus
Nebulosus, Lethrinus Fletus)
11. Barramundi
breakfasts*
V. $490
S. Bluewater Harbour Motel
P. Rod & Reel Combo
V. $250
S. Barra World Proserpine
1.2
1.4
1.4
12. Javelin-Fish
or Grunter
** These are not the minimum legal
lengths
of these
species.
S. Bowen
Coke - A Glencore
Company
S. Bowen Stationery & Computers
Check your local rules and regulations.
P. Wilson Large Tackle Bag
P. Cash
P. MFM 70 Seamaster Battery
P. Open Order Voucher
P. Open Order Voucher
V. $240
V. $100
V. $100
S. EvaKool
S. Supercharge Batteries
S. Bowen Byte-Wise IT Solutions
S. Bowen Home Hardware
13. Red Emperor
& Scarlet Sea Perch
(Lutjanus Sebae, Lutjanus
P. 3 Nights accom. for 2 incl.
P. Cash
V. $490
14. Blue Tusk-Fish
(Choerodon Albigena,
P. Piranha Max 197 CDI Fish Finder
15. Other Species
(Factor determined by actual
species e.g. Cobia = 1.5)
16. Mudcrab
S. Bluewater Harbour Motel
V. $319
S. Humminbird
P. Accommodation Voucher*
V. $300
S. Harbour Lights Caravan Park
P. 4 Crab’n’Gear Pots, 4 Ropes & Floats
+$100 Cash
V. $380
S. WAS Tackle - Home Hill
Released in the Boat Harbour and
Sponsored by BOWEN INDUSTRIAL HIRE
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Classic
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Classic
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About Town
Town Bait
Bait nn Tackle
Tackle - Ayr
Bowen Supa
Rural IGA
Supplies
About
Bowen
Bowen Stationary & Computers
Ace Scales
Bowen Toyworld
Aces Sales
Bowen Summergarden Cinemas
Airlie Bait and Tackle
Bowen
Services Pty Ltd
Airlie
Bait and
Tackle
Bowen Towage
Supa IGA
Alternate
Notions
Bowen
Barra
Proserpine
Bowen Transit
Toyworld
Barra World
World -Proserpine
Bowen
and Services
Mechanical
Bartec
Bowen Tyre
Towage
Bartec Rural
Rural Supplies
Services
Bowen Transit
Big 4-Boat
Bowen
Brogans
Picture Framing
Boab
HireCoral Coast
Bowen Tyre
and Mechanical
Beachfront
Park
Browns
Milk Supply
Big
4- BowenHoliday
Coral Coast
Brogans Furniture
Picture Framing
Bill
Dreger Glass
andPark
Aluminium Burnups
Court
Beachfront
Holiday
Browns Milk Supply
Blue Fin Boats
Rum/Diageo
Bill Dreger Glass and Aluminium Bunderberg
Burnups Furniture Court
Blue River Ice
Bush
Blue
Fin Boats
Bush NN Beach
Beach Magazine
Magazine
Bluewater
Harbour Motel
Blue
RiverBoat
Ice Hire - Airlie Beach Caltex
Caltex Barrier
Barrier Reef
Reef Roadhouse
Roadhouse -B.O.A.B.
Tropic
Tropic Distributors
Distributors
Bluewater
Harbour Motel
Bowen’s Appliance
Doctor
Cape Gloucester
Gloucester Beach
ResortResort
Bowen Birite
Cape
Bowen’s
Appliance Doctor
Careys Sportland
Sportsland&&Marine
Marine
Bowen Bi-Rite
Boatshed
Careys
Bowen
CastleMotor
Lodge
Bowen
Byte WiseChristenson
IT Solutions
George
Federal
Castle
Motor
Lodge
Bowen
Boatshed
Central Hotel
Bowen Coke - A Glencore
Central Hotel
Bowen
Byte Wise IT Solutions
Member
for Dawson
Company
Centrepoint Plaza Traders
Centrepoint
Plaza
Traders
Bowen
Coke
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Glencore
Bowen
Crane- Hire
Chris Richards
Insurance
Gecko
Company
Chris
Richards
Bowen Hair care
Coates
Hire Insurance
GEM
FM
Bowen
Crane
Hire
Bowen
Express
Photographics
Coates
Hire Medical Surgery
Coral Coast
Bowen
Farmers
Transport
Delacey
Electrical
Service
Bowen
Hair
Care
Coast
Medical
Surgery
Glencore
- BowenCoral
Coke
Works
Bowen Express
Fishermans
Seafood Co. Delacey
Dale LastState Member
for
Bowen
Photographics
Electrical
Service
Grandview
Hotel
Bowen (Homemakers)
Furnishing Co. Burdekin
Bowen
Farmers Transport
Dale Last- State Member for
Bowen
Hire & SalesLights Caravan
Diageo/Bundaberg Rum
Harbour
Bowen(Homemakers)
Furnishing Co Burdekin Park
Bowen Independent
Don Wilson Commercial
Hire
& Sales
Bowen
Helibiz
Diageo/Bundaberg
Rum
Bowen
Home
Hardware
Dominos Pizzas Bowen
Bowen
Home
Hardware
DJ
Freight
Bowen
Industrial
Hire
Eagle
Boys
Pizza
Bowen
Home Brew Inn
Bowen
Bowen Independent
Medical Centre
Espirit
Marine
Services
Don
Wilson
Commercial
Honda
Bowen
OutdoorsMarine
& Disposals
Evakool Ice
Boxes
Bowen
Industrial
Hire
Dominos
Pizzas
Bowen
Supplies
Fellows
FishPizza
Bar Bowen
Horseshoe
Bowen
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PRIZEUS
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V. $200
V. $100
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S. Queens Beach Medical Centre
S. Fishing Warehouse Townsville
Bunderberg Rum/Diageo
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Whitsunday Sands Resort
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TWO DAYS OF FAMILY
GOLD COIN ENTRY TO HELP
Shannon Noll’s everyman appeal
lies in his honesty, he strikes a
chord with legions of music fans,
tapping into a pure emotion that’s
both his own and instantly relatable. His rise to fame as the first
runner-up of the initial Australian
Idol series in 2003 changed his
life from farm hand in Condobolin
forever. Since taking to the stage
and commencing his successful
recording career, Australia’s favourite son “Nollsie” has on to receive acclaim with certified tripleplatinum sales, number #1 hits,
five top 10 albums, has 17 platinum and three gold accreditations,
and boasts a reputation as the only
Australian male artist in national
chart history to have ever achieved
ten consecutive top ten singles.
Undeniably, Shannon Noll has captured the hearts and minds of music fans around Australia and overseas with his raw, gifted rockvoice.
He remains one of the most rec-
ognisable names and faces in the
Australian music industry with
only a few matching his success.
A loving husband and father,
he is also a voice to be reckoned with. Shannon is currently working on his next album
which will once again be sure to
only add to his success thus far.
Brought to you by NQ BULK
PORTS - LIVE SATURDAY 9.00pm
Christian Power & Lonesome Train
have been delighting audiences
across the world for over 15 years
with their highly entertaining, original and interactive performances.
Lonesome Train work as a three
piece consisting of lead man,
Fender endorsee and funny guy,
Christian Power on guitars, the inimitable Jordan C. Thomas on the
upright slap bass, and bangin’ the
skins, stand-up style is Rob Laurie.
All three provide main and harmony vocals and terrible gags.
Lonesome Train play a fantastic mix
of originals and classics, all cooked
up to an infectious, high energy,
rockabilly beat. They love to invite
audiences members up on stage too,
so if you have a talent and are happy
to share…more fun for everyone!
Lonesome Train are popular with
all ages, which makes them a
sought after act for a variety of
work.
www.lonesometrain.net
SIMMER DOWN
“Simmer
Down
are
really looking forward to
performing for the 2016
Bowen Family Fishing
Classic. We will be
delivering our signature
acoustic tunes with ‘like
a version’ style renditions
of modern contemporary
Blues and Jazz as-well
as some of our own
Originals. Cant wait to
see you all there. “ - Nadene Allan
is a acoustic duo based in
Airlie Beach in the heart
of
the
Whitsundays.
Both Nadene Allan and
Zak Barker are soloists
and
original
singer/
songwriters in their own
right, coming together
to entertain and delight
with acoustic originals
and
like
a
version
style
modern
covers.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
KEEP THE CLASSIC ALIVE
Pop Standen and Phil Emmanuel have
performed together over 250 times around
the country from Esperance to Broome
from Melbourne to Mossman. Phil is
arguably the most gifted guitarist in this
country and has been amazing people
with his skills for over 50 years. The
combination of his guitar creativity
and Pop’s rhythm and voice brings a
unique sound and show. Pop Standen
is in his 10th year in the industry and
he has performed with many other musicians around the country, carving out
his own career and style of music in this
business. The newcomer to the group is
Dave Hoffmann from the Gold Coast.
KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
“Whales Tales” by Hoozat Entertainment
Shiver
me
timbers, scrape
the
barnacles,
it be the worst
pirate cew that
ever sailed! (not
the scariest, just
the “worst”)
The
terrifying
Captain
PollyWanacracker and
her brave Crew
Willy WoodenEye and Horatio Nose-Blower with
the help of Seafriends they hatch a farfetched plan to save their hides. They
recruit some new audience apprentices
to help them and embark on a journey
of mindless bravery tests, forgotten
islands, rollicking songs & games,
singing mermaids and downright
stupidity. Will they finish their quest?
Come and see!!!! (pirates dress-up
attire optional).
On stage Sunday 11.15am
sponsored by WorkPac.
Popular local band 1984 have
been rocking Bowen crowds
since they were teenagers.
Having just reunited in the
last couple of years to an
enthusiastic response, 1984 plays
everything from old rock to
new country.
Always ready
for a party they will have you
dancing before you know it.
JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOW
Since
2002
the
Australian
Jimmy
Buffett
tribute
band
MONTSERRAT has faithfully performed the songs just as Jimmy and
the Coral Reefer Band perform them.
Whether it’s a melodic ballad such as
Buffett’s number one hit “Come Monday” or the ever popular “Margaritaville’ our performance is 100% Buffett.
MONTSERRAT will take you on a
musical voyage to your own piece
of “Parrothead” paradise where
you’ll hear the unique sound of steeldrums blending with keyboards,
guitars, drums and percussion along
with tantalising vocal harmonies.
The Cadillacs are a 50s Rock & MONTSERRAT, a true JimBuffett
experience.
roll band performing songs from my
greats such as, Buddy Holly,
Local businesses help out
Elvis, Chuck Berry, Everly
and are proud sponsors of
Brothers, Bill Haley, and many more.
the entertainment for 2016:
They are the only 50s Rock &
roll band between Mackay and •Bowen Farmers Transport
Townsville. Bring your dancing •Bowen Fishermans Seafood
& Co.
shoes to this year’s Classic and •Bowen Rural Supplies
have a rock ‘n rollin good time. •Bowen Summergarden Cinemas
THE CADILLACS
rock n Dean
Local duo
performing on the front
stage at 3pm Saturday.
•Bowen Transit
•Castle Motor Lodge
•Espirit Marine Services
•Skylighter Fireworx
•Followmont Transport
•Glencore - Bowen Coke
•Grandview Hotel
•Heli Biz
•Lehmann Print Solutions
•Leon Mitchell Promotions
•McDonald’s -Bowen
•Nth Qld Bulk Ports
•Pearly Shell Motel
•Port Denison Motor Inn
•Port Denison Security
•Rentlo Cars & Utes
•Rose Bay Resort
•Visyboard
•Wayne Layton Electrical
•WorkPac
The Classic Crew acknowledge the time and effort put in by our volunteers, without whom this event would not be possible - THANK YOU!
.
NOMINATION CARD HOLDERS GO INTO THE DRAW FOR EITHER OF THE GREAT
BOATING PACKAGES IN THE 2016 BOWEN FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC & WET WEEKEND
SENIOR BOAT-LUCKY
NOMINATION worth $39,700
ABOUT THE BLUEFIN “SILVER EDITION” 4.8 This
Plate sided hull has a centre console with screen and
grab rail and is built tough with high sides and full motor
well and is a tough no nonsense sports fishing boat
that is at home in estuary or offshore waters. With raised
forward casting deck, 2 upholstered seats, and 4 seating
positions the hull is highly versatile for a variety of boating
situations. The HONDA digital gauges, HUMMINBIRD
fish finder/GPS combo, and GME Entertainment Pack
with Blue tooth are mounted on the console and there
is still plenty of stowage space. With an underfloor fuel
tank and a large uncluttered floor there is 360-degree
fishability and with the EZI-RIDE HULL is sure to please.
This “Built with Pride” hull is extensively fitted out with
these features: led nav lights, led cockpit lights, battery
switch, bilge pump and switch panel, split bow rails
and back rails, bowsprit roller, under-floor flotation, side
pockets, anchor well, bollard and 2 cleats, 2 rod holders,
spray chines & transom steps, bait box plumbed and a
SUPERCHARGE MFM70 SEAMASTER battery in a
battery box powers up the electrics. The hull is finished
with a distinctive custom vinyl wrap & aqua silver paint
and will certainly give a “Lifestyle On Water”.
The HUMMINBIRD Helix 5 DI GPS with navionics
card, fitted on the console features a brilliant colour
display with backlight, Down Imaging and Dual Beam
Plus. Precision Internal GPS Chart plotting with built–in
cartography with a micro SD card slot with map for saving
waypoints, maximize your angling experience with the
HUMMINBIRD HELIX 5 DI GPS.
ABOUT THE HONDA 80HP WITH 7 YR WARRANTY
Powering the “Bluefin “ Silver Edition” 4.8 is the ultimate
four-stroke, the powerful performing BF80 HONDA,
1.5litre, S0HC 16 valve, inline four cylinder engine. The
compact design incorporates a range of Honda exclusive
technologies to deliver best-in-class performance on
all levels. Mind-blowing hole shot performance is a
combination of Honda’s revolutionary Boosted Low
Speed Torque (BLAST) system, which advances
ignition timing during acceleration, and an exclusive
high-performance, hydrodynamic gear case design
that features an enlarged bullet and a low 2.33:1 ratio.
Multi-Port programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI),
which delivers precise amounts of air/fuel to each of the
four cylinders, also accurately controls ignition timing
across the entire rev range, providing optimum overall
performance. Lean Burn Control - adjusts the air/fuel
mix according to speed and load to maximise efficiency.
Inclusion of Lean Burn Control offers significantly
improved fuel consumption over direct injection twostroke models as well as over competing four-stroke
models. The mode in which Lean Burn Control is
used is referred to as ECOmo (Economy Controlled
Motor). Veethree Gauges - Honda’s new NMEA2000
compliant multi-function gauges have been designed
to ensure simplified connection onboard and provide
comprehensive information for users. Among other
features, these new gauges feature Honda’s unique
Eco Light, which indicates ECOmo mode in operation.
4-Front Corrosion Protection, a patented, ‘doublesealed’ multi-layered paint process, sacrificial anodes
and stainless steel technology, along with waterproof
connectors, all enhance corrosion protection.
Engine fit-up and accessories are expertly done by Russ
and Ben and Alex at Tropical Trailerboats.
About the SWIFTCO Trailers
The range of Swiftco Trailers are all hot dipped
galvanised including the wheel rims and guards
which includes a 3.2mm heavy duty chassis and meet all
Australian standards.
The boat trailers come standard with: Bearing buddies,
13 Inch galvanised wheels & brand new light commercial
tyres (rated to over 1600kg), fully hot dip galvanised
springs frame wheel rims & all roller & skid systems, and
mechanical disc brakes on the 5.0m under the senior boat .
The rollers & skids are all adjustable in angle & width to suit
just about any boat hull and has galvanised tie down points
& heavy duty springs. The winch is top quality, including
hardened gears, stainless steel shafts & quick connect
handle. LED lights and choice of electric plug (flat or round
systems) and folding jockey wheel complete these great
value for money trailers.
SWIFTCO has donated the 2 trailers as part of the
Lucky Nomination Senior and Junior Boat Packages
for the 2016 Bowen Family Fishing Classic.
: Swiftco 3.6 Trailer Skid Type for the Blaze Bandit
: Swiftco 5.0 Trailer Skid Type for the Silver Edition 4.8
Tropical Trailerboats have set up the prize boats on their
trailers correctly for the ease of launching and retrieving
and the range of Swiftco Trailers are available from
Tropical Trailerboats.
Good Luck and Good Fishing to all Senior
Nomination Cardholders
JUNIOR BOAT-LUCKY
NOMINATION worth $6,770
ABOUT THE BLUEFIN 3.5 BLAZE “BANDIT” The
traditional vee-bottom dinghy has never been simpler,
easily driven & stable at rest. The “Bandit” with its level
floatation is also very safe. This great Junior Prize Boat has
standard features of; anchor shelf, grab handles, bow eye,
transducer bracket, side pockets, 2 thwart seats and has
added options of a drop –in floor, 2 rod holders & is painted
inside and out. It also has the distinctive Aqua Silver Paint on
the outer side to match with the Senior Boat and in keeping
with the 25th Silver Anniversary Classic theme this year.
ABOUT THE HONDA 2.3HP OUTBOARD matched up to
this estuary fishing rig. The portable power of these compact
engines, despite their size, boast all the benefits of Honda’s
advanced four-stroke technology, which is second to none
- with no oil mixing and it is the lightest 2.3 four stroke
available with extreme reliability. For increased control and
reduced steering effort, the BF2.3 has a twist grip throttle
and this model comes standard with a centrifugal clutch.
The engine is able to maintain a smooth idle and then upon
advancing the throttle it automatically engages the propeller
above idle speed; - it’s like having a neutral position. Just
like the rest of Honda’s outboard range, these engines are
also extremely fuel-efficient and have 4 Front Corrosion
Protection and 7yr warranty. Even at low revs the BF2.3
has solid and reliable torque to move heavier hulls than
other engines in their class. Rotates 360 degrees - get in
and out of tight spots with ease, or go in any direction on
the compass, with this extremely manoeuvrable engine.
Good Luck and Good Fishing to all Junior
Nomination Cardholders.