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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
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SUMMARY:HBFA Fishing Competition
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row content_placement=”middle” el_class=”lg-pb”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Annual HBFA Fishing Competition is back for 2026! \nGet the crew together and join us for another great day out on the water as the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association Fishing Competition returns for 2026. \nThis much-loved industry event is a fantastic opportunity to step away from the orchard\, catch up with mates\, clients\, growers and industry supporters\, and enjoy a relaxed day out together. \nWhether you’re in it for the fishing\, the bragging rights\, or just the atmosphere back at the clubrooms\, it’s always a highlight on the calendar. \nThe Details \nWHEN: Tuesday 10 November 2026\nWHERE: Hawke’s Bay Sports Fishing Club\, Nelson Quay\, Ahuriri\nWEIGH-IN: 12.30pm – 3.00pm\nPRIZEGIVING: 4.30pm \nA big thank you to our sponsors and supporters who continue to help make this event possible. Your support allows us to bring our industry community together for a day that’s always full of good laughs\, good competition\, and great connection. \nDownload the information and rules here \nFishing Comp Information & Rules 2026 \nRegistrations now OPEN [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2833″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nOver $4\,000 in lucky prizes to be won!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nT&C’s and Event Rules\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”align-right”]HBFA Final Fishing Comp Flyer 2025[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1728606909446{background-color: #F3F8FC !important;}” el_class=”pale-blue-bg lg-mb”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFishing Rules\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nGeneral Rules\n\nAll fishing based contestants must abide by Maritime New Zealand and the Ministry of Fisheries rules and regulations.\nBoats must have life jackets for every person on board.\nAll boats must report to the Coastguard VHF channel 1 prior to 9am with location\, people on board and an approximate return time. On arrival back to inner harbour\, please ensure you report back to Coastguard.\nEach boat must carry safety equipment. We recommend a VHF radio and cellular phone.\nThe contest is open to fruitgrowers\, fruitgrowers staff and/or sponsors.\nEntry fees are to be upon pre registration OR paid upon return at the HBSF Clubhouse. Only anglers who have fished on the day and have paid the entry fee are eligible to enter the competition.\nAll fish weighed in must be the legal size. Any undersized fish presented for weigh-in\, will disqualify the entire boat. No prizes for any shark species\, skate/ray\, Grouper\, Bass & Baracuda.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nSpecies for Competition\n\nSnapper\nKingfish\nGurnard\nTrevally\nTarakihi\nBlue Cod\nSpecial (includes John Dory\, Golden Snapper & Spotted Gurnard)\nMackerel\nRed Cod\nKahawai\nOther Fish Species ( No Groper )\n\nNets\, droppers\, set-lines and kontiki fishing is prohibited. \nHBSFC base VHF channel 62. If any boat is in trouble\, contact the Coastguard VHF channel 01. In the case of an emergency call 111.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nOther Details\nThanks to our amazing family of sponsors and local businesses for supporting this event!! \nListen to HBSFC VHF channel 62 for lucky draws and competition updates during the day. \nIn the event of a tie\, the first fish over the scales will take the prize. The weigh station is open between 12.30 – 3pm. \nAll prize winning anglers must be present at the prizegiving to receive their prize. If not in attendance\, the next place-getter will receive that prize. \nOne prize per angler (anglers are encouraged to weigh in the largest of each species). \nThe competition is held in the spirit of amateur fishing and fair competition. If\, in the opinion of the organising committee\, competitors have breached the spirit of the competition\, the committee reserves the right to exclude competitor(s). \nThe committee’s decision is final on any dispute. \nHBFA and any of its committee members will not be held responsible for any vessels or persons decisions on the competition day. It is the boat skippers responsibility to make the decision whether or not their vessel goes out and where the vessel goes to. Each skipper must use their own discretion in making this decision. \nAny queries\, please contact HBFA events@hbfa.co.nz.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1728606914248{background-color: #F3F8FC !important;}” el_class=”pale-blue-bg lg-mb”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHealth & Safety\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]I have entered into the above fishing competition. I understand and accept that it involves a\ncertain degree of risk to be associated with fishing either land based\, from personal\nwatercraft or from any sized vessel. Hazards that I could encounter whilst involved in this\nactivity may include and is not limited to weather conditions\, sea conditions\, underwater\nobstructions\, channel markers\, other vessels\, navigating\, anchoring\, traveling during\ndarkness\, mooring\, and all other matters related to the sport of fishing and boating in\ngeneral. \n\nAll skippers and or anglers must sign a copy of this document prior to commencing the tournament.\nWhere possible it is recommended that all skippers should attend a tournament briefing.\nIt shall be the responsibility of the Skipper to advise his/her other team members of the information given at the briefing.\nIt shall be the responsibility of the Skipper to advise the correct authority of their intended fishing area and estimated time of return – Coastguard Channel 01.\nIn the event of an emergency on the water\, participants are to notify their nearest Coastguard or radio operator.\nAll participants agree and accept:\n\n\nTo enter this Tournament at their own risk;\nThat boating and fishing involves a risk;\nNot to hold Tournament organizers\, Officials\, Sponsors or any other person involved with the\nTournament liable for any loss or injury to person or equipment incurred during the Tournament;\nNotwithstanding any representations made\, it shall be the responsibility of all participants to ensure that the provisions of all statutes\, ordinances\, regulations and by-laws related to (but not limited to) boating and fishing are complied with.\n\n7. All participants agree to have read and understood the Tournament Rules.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1728606921771{background-color: #F3F8FC !important;}” el_class=”pale-blue-bg lg-mb”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSkipper Responsibility\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]It is the skipper’s responsibility to decide whether or not to put to sea on any one day\, taking into consideration the prevailing conditions\, the seaworthiness of their vessel\, the status of safety equipment on board\, and the crew’s seamanship skills. \n\nI have the necessary skill\, knowledge\, and qualifications to safeguard all on board.\nMy vessel & all equipment are properly maintained.\nMy vessel carries all the necessary safety equipment.\nWe have a minimum of two means of communication; i.e.\, VHF marine radio\, cellphone\, flares\, etc.\nEach passenger has a correctly fitting buoyancy aid.\nMy passengers are briefed on the location and use of all safety equipment.\nMy vessel is loaded within its limit and all equipment is securely stowed.\n\nI agree that neither the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association 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. \nI have made my crew aware of these conditions and have authority to sign on their behalf. \nBy registering my vessel in this competition\, I understand my responsibilities and accept the Terms and Conditions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”lg-mb”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThanks to our amazing family of sponsors and local businesses for supporting this event!\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][/vc_section]
URL:https://hbfa.co.nz/event/fishing-competition/
LOCATION:Hawke’s Bay Sports Fishing Club\, Nelson Quay\, Ahuriri\, Napier\, New Zealand
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