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CLUB
EVENT
38 th A N N UA L
bai ley's mari n e fu els
INCORPORATING 2017 INTERCLUB CHALLENGE TROPHY
4 TH , 5 TH A N D 6 TH M A R C H 2 0 1 7
More information www.fsc.com.au/bmc
OVER $10 000 IN CASH AND PRIZES TO BE WON
P r o u d ly s p o n s o r e d by :
Tournament Committee
Tournament Director: Tag and release will not be disqualified.
CAPTAINS MESSAGE Brian Arnett Mobile 0408940700
Committee: , Mark Maher, Graeme Allen, All tag cards must be submitted to the
John Cramer, Kevin Baker and Trevor Weigh Master no later than 2000 hours each
On behalf of the Fremantle Sailing Club Game Fishing Collings
Section, I extend a sincere welcome to all participants of the day. A Tag and capture card incorrectly filled
2017 Baileys Marine Fuels Blue Marlin Classic. Briefing out or submitted on the incorrect card will
A complete briefing for skippers and crew result in a capture being disqualified.
The event will be held over the Labour Day long weekend will be held at the Fremantle Sailing Club
between 4, 5,and 6 March 2017. on Friday 3 March 2017 commencing at The weighing of fish and the presenting of
1900hrs sharp. Representation is expected tag cards will take place at the Rottnest
Now in its 38th year, the event’s Tournament Director Brian from all vessels participating in this Weigh Station from 1700 hours to 2000
Arnett has worked tirelessly over the past 12 months to tournament. Supper will be supplied. hours on the Saturday and Sunday; the
ensure the event surpasses all previous years in providing weighing and presenting of tag cards will
participants with a first class event, it has been a particularly Sail Past be done at the FSC Weigh Station on the
hard year for sponsors so we hope it all pays dividends An official Sail Past to commence the Monday between 1700 hours and 1800
for them and they get to see some great fish and records Tournament will be held at 0745hrs on hours.
captured Saturday 4 March at a position just north
of the North Mole for an 0800 start. Bonus Teams
Sponsorship for 2017 has again been outstanding with the points towards the Champion Boat trophies There must be a minimum of TWO and a
continuation of naming rights sponsor Baileys Marine Fuels will be awarded to all vessels present at the maximum of SIX anglers per boat.
,And with Martin Box Marine , Boat Services Australia Sail Past. Entry Fee
, Robinsons Insurance Services , Complete Angler the $200 per angler, FREE for junior Anglers
Rottnest Lodge and very longstanding sponsors Ross Ezekiel Fishing Times
Sat 4 March: 0800—1800 hrs (under 16 years of age). Entry includes
Jewellers and Halco Tackle. a tournament shirt, finger food and light
Sun 5 March: 0600—1800 hrs
Mon 6 March: 0600—1600 hrs refreshments at the briefing, plus one ticket
The FSC Game Fishing Committee extends its appreciation
Any fish hooked up prior to ‘Lines Out’ time to the presentation dinner.
to all sponsors for their respective contribution to the
2017 Tournament, ensuring the event’s reputation as one of will be eligible for points, provided that the Points Scoring System
Western Australia’s premier game fishing tournament. vessel has notified radio base before ‘Lines Bill Fish and Shark
Out’ time. The BMC Committee reserves Tag and release only. Sharks if tagged must
Prizes to the value of $10,000 will be spread over a number the right to alter the official fishing times in be minimum of twice the line class.
of categories covering those seeking to chase Marlin or the event of inclement weather i.e. strong
smaller game fish species on light tackle, maintaining fairness wind warning. Participants will be advised via All Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped
and motivation to all types of anglers .The comp plays hard channel 81 as soon as practicable. etc)
on tag and release especially for Billfish 60kg line 3000 points
Fishing Area 37kg line 4000 points
The Baileys Marine Fuels 2017 Blue Marlin Classic is a All fishing to take place within a maximum 24kg line 5000 points
WAGFA sanctioned event with the winning team receiving 75 nautical miles of Success Harbour or
a prestigious invitation to compete in the 2018 Offshore within your vessel’s maximum radio range All other Billfish (Swordfish, Sailfish,
World Championships held in Costa Rica. on channel 81. Spearfish etc)
60kg line 1000 points
Angling and Tournament Rules
Previous winning teams representing FSC have all enjoyed 37kg line 2000 points
The Tournament is a sanctioned West
spectacular fishing in this event, which is widely regarded as 24kg line 3000 points
Australian Game Fishing Association
the ultimate experience in world game fishing tournaments. (WAGFA) event, fished under the rules Other Game Fish
governed by the Game Fishing Association Allocated weight x 100 divided by the line
I wish all participants good luck and above all an enjoyable
of Australia (GFAA). All Billfish tagged should class. All Billfish, the minimum Line Class is
and safe long weekend of exciting offshore game fishing.
be verified with a photo of the tag being 24kg. All other species minimum line class
Captain placed in the shoulder of the fish. All tagged 2kgs. Any Billfish caught on a Line Class
fish must be revived and then released; less than 24kg will be allocated points as if
Graeme Allen the retrieval of hooks and lures must be caught on 24kg Line Class.
attempted but the loss of will not disqualify
FSC Game Fishing Section a Tag and Release. If a Billfish is tagged and Allocated Weights Tag and Release
released the same lure may be reused; in No fish under 60cm are to be tagged with
the event of that lure being lost, a statutory the exception of Yellowtail Kingfish which
declaration will need to be supplied. The first has a minimum of 70cm.
Mackerel 4.0kg
Mahi Mahi 3.0kg
Salmon 3.5kg
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81 VHF.
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Protests
Apply for a card today — phone (08) 9335 7822
All Protests must be made to the
or download an application form from our website. Tournament Director or the Weigh Master
as soon as practical, but no later than 2100
hours on any event day. All Protests will be
decided jointly by the Tournament Director,
Weigh Master and one Committee Member.
No Protest will be accepted after 2100
hours on the Monday.
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Individual Angler Points Organiser’s Indemnity
The best two points scoring fish of each species The Fremantle Sailing Club Inc. and the organising
per angler per day. committee take absolutely no responsibility
Champion Boat Points whatsoever for any liability for personal injury or
The best three points scoring fish of each species death, loss of or any damage to equipment and
per boat per day. Eagle Rays are excluded from boats during the event. Participants enter the
this Tournament. competition entirely at their own risk.
Communications Hotel Sun Downers
Two way radios capable of transmitting and This year, thanks to Billabong Pools and the
receiving on VHF or HF frequencies must be Rottnest Lodge, we will be holding a Sun Downer
fitted to all competing vessels. In addition, all for drinks on the Saturday night commencing at
vessels must carry safety equipment as specified 2030hrs at the Rottnest Lodge for approximately
by the Department of Transport. two hours.
2017 Interclub Challenge
On Saturday morning, all Boat Captains must The major trophy is the Perpetual Trophy, which
“sign on” to VN6DI via VHF radio on channel 73. will be awarded to the highest point scoring
All subsequent “sign ons” and “sign offs” will be club and presented at the presentation night on
through Channel 81 ONLY. There will be two Saturday 11 March. The Perpetual Trophy will
round ups per day, 1100hrs and 1500hrs. All have the winner’s details engraved and remain on
tagged Marlin to be radioed in to “Blue Marlin display at the Fremantle Sailing Club. The top two
Control” immediately, including boat’s location on teams representing a club will be declared the
CHANNEL 81 VHF. Champion Club.
Pen Facilities Presentation Dinner
Boat Captains requiring pen facilities are The Tournament Presentation dinner will be
requested to contact the Tournament Director. held on the evening of Saturday 11 March 2016,
Allocations of pens at Rottnest Island will be at commencing with pre-dinner drinks at 1900hrs
the sole discretion of the Tournament Director.
followed by dinner and announcement of results.
Boat Launching Facilities This year the event will be in the Bridge Room
The Fremantle Sailing Club boat ramp will at FSC.
be available to all trailer boats competing in
the event. For more information contact the Fishing Licence
Tournament Director. Anglers are responsible for attaining the correct
Fishing Licence. Contact Fisheries on 9432 8000
(Fremantle) 9482 7333 (Perth).
Honorary Membership
All non-members of the Fremantle Sailing Club
will be issued with Honorary Membership for the
duration of the Tournament.
TROPHY LIST
1. Champion Angler-Marlin-Highest points for 8. Highest Point Scoring Tuna other than Yellow
Tag and Release of Marlin only $2,000 Fin Prize
2. Champion Angler-Other Species-Highest 9. Highest Point Scoring Mahi Mahi Prize
points for Tag and Release of game fish other
than Marlin and Shark Tag and Release Points 10. Highest Point Scoring Samson Fish Prize
$1,000
11. Highest Point Scoring Mackerel, Wahoo,
3. Champion Boat-over 8.5m-Martin Box Marine Kingfish Prize
Voucher $1,000
12. Highest Point Scoring Game Fish by a Junior
4. Champion Boat-under 8.5m-Martin Box Angler Halco Prize
Marine
Voucher $500 13. Highest Point Scoring by a Female Angler
Ross Ezekiel Prize
5. First Marlin Tag and Release $1,000
First Marlin tagged and released on each of 14. Day prizes - Highest Point Scoring Angler for
the subsequent days of the tournament after each day of Tournament Prize
the initial capture $500 each
15. Awards to all anglers who Tag and Release a
6. Highest Points Scoring Tag and Release Shark Marlin Prize
Prize
16. Weigh Masters Award - best hard luck story
7. Highest Points Scoring Yellow Fin Tuna or unrewarded effort Prize
Prize
PERPETUAL TROPHIES
1. The Gerry O’Loughlin Perpetual Trophy 5. Interclub Challenge Perpetual Trophy
Champion Angler - Marlin Only Highest Aggregate of points from two teams
representing one club.
2. The Ed Fox Perpetual Trophy
Highest Points Scoring Marlin Perpetual Trophies
Will have the winner’s details engraved on the
3. The Jeff Kazim Perpetual Trophy trophy and remain on display at Fremantle
Highest Points Scoring Angler Tag and Release Sailing Club.
Marlin only by a Fremantle Sailing Club
Member Prize/Perpetual Trophies
In the event of a tie, first caught rule applies.
4. The Marcus Maher Memorial Trophy
(Perpetual)
First Tag and Release Marlin by a Fremantle
Sailing Club Member
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■ Full range of marine fuels, lubricants
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