Triabunna Simrad Gerni Test Entry Form

TRIABUNNA TEST
28 March 2015
FISHING RULES Game Fishing is a sport and the GFCNT is affiliated with governing bodies such as
the Tasmanian Game Fishing Association and the Game Fishing Association of Australia (GFAA).
For this reason all anglers competing in this competition must fish and obey the current fishing rules
set by the above bodies. These rules can be viewed on the web at www.gfaa.asn.au or by reading the
current 2013 GFAA Journal.
SOME BASIC RULES
 Use approved game fishing rods and proper line class line
 The overall length of leaders, doubles, knots and hooks is governed by size of line used. Check
they are correct as we will be checking them on the day (there will be an area set aside for any angler
to per check their gear prior to the event on the day at the venue)
 No part of any mammal shall be used as berley
 No berleying before start time
 Only one angler can strike fight and catch the fish and strictly no handing the rod by another person during any part of the capture
 After a fish has taken the bait and it has been ‘strike’ you cannot leave the rod in the rod holder
 During the capture you cannot rest any part of the rod on any part of the boat or similar. A person
can hold onto you but not touch the rod.
 There are length restrictions in regard to gaff lengths and flying gaff rope lengths
 The fish must not be mutilated (cut, gouged, shot etc.) in any way during the catch except for gaff
marks or minor damage that does not affect the fighting capacity of the fish.
Juniors are only eligible for Junior prizes however a Junior may be entered as an Adult and therefore
be eligible for prizes overall.
TAG AND RELEASE
There are rules for Tag and Release that can be viewed on the web at www.gfaa.asn.au or by reading
the current 2014 GFAA Journal.
In addition to these rules are also new rule requirements for tag and release stated below:
 A special Shark Tag Applicator Needle is required. ( Available from all good fishing and
tackle stores) Only Certified Shark Tags are to be used.
 All Tag & Release fish must have photographic evidence and must show the date and time on the
photo and be provided to the Committee on request and we will be viewing all photos.
 Tag Cards must have line class and capture time written at top of cards.
 No Gaffs to be used.
 Release Capture ASAP, trying not to harm the fish in any way.
Cut off hook as close to mouth in a safe and possible manner.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO ANY OF THESE RULES WILL CONSTITUTE THE CATCH DISQUALIFIED.
TIGHT LINES!!!!
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This competition has been recently added to our event calendar and the GFCNT
would like to try it as a one day competition so that members can enjoy what
Seafest has to offer on the Sunday.
The GFCNT would appreciate feedback from members after the event and their preference for a one or two day competition in future.
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Qualifications: This contest is open to any team of no less than two (2) anglers who are
financial members of a Game Fishing Club affiliated with the Game Fishing Association of
Australia. Please note that if you have anglers on your boat who wish to fish but are not
members of a GFAA affiliated club, your boat must be entered in the Triabunna Tryout and
you will not be eligible for prizes in this competition.
Entry fee for the Competition is:
GFAA Affiliated Members:
$50.00 per adult and $15.00 per Junior/Small Fry
(16 and under)(Please note: for Juniors/Small Fry to be eligible for the major draw prizes
they must enter as an adult)
For details on how to become a member of the GFCNT contact
Club President - Jason Ivory 0409 262 406 or
Secretary - Kelsey Hartland 0409 257 948
(GFCNT Annual Membership = $75.00 Adults $15.00 Juniors)
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Fishing Rules: Shall be the current rules of the Game Fishing Association of Australia and
any other rules set by the GFCNT.
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Fishing Times:
Saturday 28th March 2015 , 7am to 4.00pm
Should the event be cancelled due to the weather, prizes may be allocated by random draw
for entrants. No refunds will be issued as the clubs expenses will be the same as if fishing
occurred.
All boats must leave from Triabunna boat ramp.
NOTE: Mandatory Briefing - 7.30pm on Friday 27th March 2015
at the Spring Bay Hotel
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Weigh-in: All fish are to be weighed in at the weigh-in station at Triabunna Wharf area by
the Weigh master nominated for the competition. It is mandatory that all fish are gilled and
gutted (at sea), sharks gutted only, before being weighed. If, in the opinion of an angler a
fish is a possible record breaker, the fish may be weighed and recorded and is then gilled and
gutted and then weighed for the contest.
Weigh in Times:
3.00pm - 6.00pm Saturday 28th March 2015
Presentation:
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12.00pm on Sunday 29th March 2015 at the Spring Bay Hotel
Line class: There will be line class restrictions. For a fish to be eligible for weighing it must
be a minimum weight of 4kg cleaned and the fish must exceed the line class used. The
minimum weight for sharks and marlin will be 60kg.
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Tag and Release: Tournament tags will be used and must be returned on both competition
days during the weigh in. A photo or video evidence must be produced to the committee for
any fish tagged and released.
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Control: Contest will be under the sole control of the contest committee and any decisions
will be final and binding
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Safety: Boats must be equipped with the minimum safety equipment as specified by M.A.S.T.
Radio schedules will be conducted at ten minutes past every other hour, on channel 73. You
must report your position on the grid map provided. If you fail to log on you are not fishing.
If you miss a sked you will be given a warning. Miss the second sked and face disqualification.
You must log off as your return to port.
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Entries: Minimum of two entries per boat must be received by the 20 March 2015 by the
Secretary - GFCNT, 41 Woolven Street, Youngtown TAS 7249 or scanned copies to
gamefish.north@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Before entry to this Fishing Competition can be accepted the
Boat Owner must supply a copy of current Insurance, Trailer Registration and
the Safety form in this Booklet to the secretary.
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Protests: Any protests must be made in writing and handed to the committee by 10.00am
Sunday
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Prize Categories (please note this is a 1 fish, 1 prize competition):
Including but not limited to
Major Prize Draw
Heaviest Game Fish Overall
Tag and Release overall (boat)
Best Lady Game Fish Angler
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Boundaries: All anglers and boats must stay within the boundaries outlined on the grid map
supplied.
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Weather Committee: In the event of foul weather, to avoid taking unnecessary risks, the
Competition committee will decide whether the day be a competition day or not. Boats should
try to establish early morning radio contact with base weather committee before proceeding to
sea. The committee accepts no responsibility for decisions made by individual boat crews who
must decide whether or not to put to sea. No catch is eligible in the competition until the start
of fishing is confirmed by base. No berleying or fishing is to take place until the fishing start
time as advertised. In the event of foul weather after the boats have put to sea, the
Committee will confer and decide whether or not the competition will be called off for the
remainder of the day. All fish caught before this time will be eligible. The decision regarding
return to port remains with the competitors.
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Entry form must be completed and reach the Secretary, GFCNT, 41 Woolven Street, Youngtown 7249
by the 20 March 2015 with the correct entry fees and a copy of current Insurance, Trailer
Registration and the Safety form.
NO LATE ENTRIES FOR SAFETY REASONS
1. BOAT
Boat Name
Skipper's Name
Club:
Address
Phone
Mobile
Email
2. TEAM MEMBERS
Angler 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name Address 3. ENTRY FEES
Club Skipper details as above TOTAL PAYMENT REQUIRED Adult $50 $ Child $15 $50.00 Adult and $15.00 Junior/Small fry
Payment Methods (Tick method used)
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Money Order or
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Cheque or
(Cheques made out to GFCNT
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Direct Debit to: BSB: 06 7022 A/C No.: 10023047
- For Direct Debit payments use initial and surname as reference)
Indemnification - To be signed by each member.
Please accept our entry for the TRIABUNNA TEST.
I/We agree to the rules as published in consideration of you accepting me/us as a competitor/s or guests. I/We absolve the TRIABUNNA
TEST Organisers, Competition Committee, Members, their Staff, Executive, Volunteers, Assistants and Concessionaires, the Game Fishing
Club of Northern Tasmania Inc their Officers and Members, its Staff, Executive, Assistants, Volunteers, Officers and Concessionaires, any
Sponsors, their Officers and Members, Staff , Executive, Volunteers and Concessionaires as such from any liability whatsoever arising from
my/our involvement (whether on-shore or out at sea and including any liability resulting from the acts or omissions of my/our boat owner/
skipper/deckhand or other employees) in the competition, and I/We indemnify you and agree to keep you indemnified against all claims,
damages, costs and losses that may be claimed or awarded against you or that you may suffer resulting from injury or loss to us or my
property of mine/ours invites, or licensees or guests. No nomination form will be accepted until all team participants have signed this
indemnity and complete such details on the nomination form. Should any nomination form be accepted prior to such completion and
signature, the nomination is subjected to signature of this indemnity and completion of the details on this nomination form as and when
requested by the Game Fishing Club of Northern Tasmania Inc. All teams, by their signature, declare that they have the appropriate
Insurance cover.
To be signed by all Competitors/Crew/Guests on Boat.Please print name and then sign.
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ENTRIES MUST REACH SECRETARY BY 20 MARCH 2015 Enquiries - Jason Ivory 0409 262 406
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GFCNT Safety and Rescue Information Form
Owner/Skippers must fill out the following questionnaire and attach to each
entry form for all Tournaments and Contests.
Description of Vessel
Name:
Registration No
Length
Make
Hull Material
Colour-Hull
Deck
Superstructure
Distinctive Features or Markings
Engine (s) Types (s)
HP
Fuel Type
Capacity
Speed-Cruising
Max
Range
Other Pertinent Information
Safety and Emergency Equipment
Radio Type 27 MHz
Frequencies
VHF
Frequencies
UHF
Frequencies
Appropriate Boxes. If “Yes” insert Details
Mobile Tel: No
Radar Reflector
Yes
No
Flares
Yes
No
Type and Number
Dinghy / Life rafts
Yes
No
Type, Colour, Capacity
Lifejackets
Yes
No
Number and Colour
E.P.I.R.B 406MHz
Yes
No
Radar
Yes
No
Range
Depth Sounder
Yes
No
Depth
Compass
Yes
No
Sea Anchor
Yes
No
Food
Yes
No
Number of Days
Water
Yes
No
Amount
GPS
Yes
No
First Aid Kit
Yes
No
Signed for the Team
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF CURRENT INSURANCE
AND TRAILER REGISTRATION
Captain / Skipper