small boats

Rinnashark Sea Angling Club
Waterford









Sat 27th and Sun 28th May 2017
Dunmore East Co. Waterford
Small Boats Festival
ESTIMATED PRIZE FUND €2,000

€50 MATCH Entry Fee Per Angler (ADULTS)
€20 MATCH Entry Fee Per Angler (JUNIOR UNDER 16 YEARS)
Head Quarters : The Three Sisters Hotel,
Dock Rd, Coxtown East, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford
Phone: (051) 385 314
Rates: B&B €55 p.p. Sharing



Fishing Times and Competition Details
• Fishing times for both days Saturday & Sunday 09.30am to 6pm.
• Boats to be back in the pier before 6pm sharp
• A VHF Radio check will be carried out each day prior to fishing.
• All boats to be in the water at designated launch site before 09.15am ready for 09.30am start.
• Prize giving at 8 pm Sunday afternoon in the Three Sisters Hotel
• On Sunday night a spit roast hog will be provided in the hotel garden for all anglers and family and friends

Weigh In
• Weigh in will commence fifteen minutes after the end of the competition in front of The Sailing Club on both days.
• Only one of each species per boat is to be brought to the scales, and fish must meet the minimum size.
• All photographed fish will be logged in the hotel directly after weigh in.
• It is the skipper’s responsibility to verify the correct species and total weight at the weigh in. No claims will be entertained after weigh in.
• Weigh in results will be published for Sat on the night in the lobby of Three Sisters Hotel.
• Scales used at weigh-in will be certified, Irish Specimen Fish Committee Forms will be available for any angler wishing to claim a specimen fish.
• The Committees decision on all matters is final.






NOMINATED SPECIES:
Unrestricted: Restricted
Ling Dab
Cod Plaice
Flat Whiting
Whiting Gurnard
Coalfish Cod
Pollock Dogfish

Fishing areas and local marks will be provided at entry. Back up fishing venues will be the decision of the Safety Officer over the weekend.
Rules
• All boats must be insured.
• All pictures must be clear and identifiable or they will not count.
• Final decision will be made by the organising committee on questionable entries.
• All objections to be handed in, in writing, and signed within 45 mins. of landing times.
• Minimum number of anglers per boat 2
• Maximum number of anglers per boat 4
• Maximum number of rods per angler 2
• Maximum number of hooks per rod 3
• Treble hook counts as one hook
• Maximum boat size is 26 Feet ( 8 metres )
• It is the closed session for bass so all bass are to be photographed and released immediately
• Heaviest Flat Fish (Rays are a round fish)
• Heaviest Round Fish (Rays & Conger are excluded)
• The species event is to catch, as many different species as you can over the two days the boat with the most species will be the winner.
• Tie breaker decided by weight of nominated species (Pollock, Cod, Plaice, Dab, Whiting, Coalfish)
• All other non nominated species to be photographed with the competition card provided.
• In the interest of conservation we are asking anglers not to bring any Rays, Smooth Hound, Tope or shark of any kind to the scales. Photographic evidence is all that is needed.
• There will be No size limit for photo graphed species and the minimum size for nominated species is 30cm for round fish and 25cm flat fish.
• In the interests of conservation we are requesting anglers to make all possible efforts to keep inedible fish alive and return alive after weighing.
• Any Boat Late Back to The Slip Will Have Their Results For That Day Disqualified.
• Fishing boundaries will depend on the weather, limits will be set and all boats notified.
• Boat searches will be carried out each morning; boats will be selected by lottery.
• Boats are not permitted to come together at sea during the competition except in an emergency or for safety.
Info
• Berths available within the dock for the weekend.
• Secure parking enclosure provided for boats and trailers, storage within walking distance of hotel and slip.
• Rates available in The Th0ree Sister’s Hotel.


Local Filling Stations

• Passage Cross on the Dunmore Road: Apple Green


OPENING HOURS

Sat 7am – 10om
Sun 7am – 10pm
Mon 6am – 10pm

















• Tesco Ardkeen: near the Hospital


Angling supplies locally if needed.
Waterford Outdoor and Angling Centre: http://www.waaoc.com/
Mc Outdoor Store Waterford: https://www.mcsoutdoorstore.ie/

Boating supplies.

Deevys in Waterford City: http://www.deevys.com/
Adventure centre (in harbour):
http://www.dunmoreadventure.com/marine_store

Local weather sites:
http://magicseaweed.com/Tramore-Strand-Surf-Report/55/
https://www.windguru.cz/47761

Tides:


Key Baits:
• Rag worm Mackerel
• Crab Black wrap
Other baits: Lug, Sandeel, Squid and Razor.
For more information: Contact Barry on 0860535036.


Dunmore East Small Boats 2017
BOAT NAME __________________________ BOAT COLOUR ____________________
BOAT MAKE __________________________ BOAT LENGTH ____________________
SAFETY EQUIPMENT DETAILS
DESCRIPTION YES/NO
VHF Radio
Life Jackets or Buoyancy Aids
Flares
Anchor With Sufficient Chain & Rope
Auxiliary Engine ( Optional )

SKIPPERS NAME ________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
E-MAIL: ________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE No __________________________ MOBILE ______________________

PLEASE STATE IF ANY CREW ARE JUNIORS UNDER 16 YEARS
DELETE AS APPROPRIATE
CREW NAME________________________ ADULT JUNIOR MOBILE___________________

CREW NAME________________________ ADULT JUNIOR MOBILE___________________

CREW NAME________________________ ADULT JUNIOR MOBILE___________________

SKIPPERS SIGNATURE ____________________________ DATE___________________
WARNING
Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the information within this information pack, we offer no guarantee to its accuracy. It is the skipper’s responsibility to check its accuracy. All persons taking part in this competition do so at their own risk, no responsibility or liability will be accepted by any of the organisers.The skipper and his crew agree to indemnify the organisers against all actions claims proceedings costs, expenses, demands and any damage to property or persons