2018 program

8 th , 9 th , 10 th June
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Weipa Fishing Classic Official Event Program

committee
President
John Preece
Vice President Mick Owens
Secretary
Treasurer
Karen Preece
Nina Hall &
Sharon Shepherd
We would like to thank all of the
volunteer committee members
and valued sponsors of this event
- without them we could not
provide the event to the Weipa
Community.
Committee Members
Ayla Gunn
Carmel Allen
Christine Owens
Googs Agioritis
Hayden Brook
Ian Davis
Jasmond Murray
Jodie Smith
Jo Price
Kim Davis
Lesley Mallard
Lisa Anderson
Luke Ashford
Mark Davis
Michael Anderson
Michael Zimon
Reynell Gardiner
Sandy Gardiner
Sue Bowman
Troy Beattie
Christie Lincoln-Beattie
Photos
Photos taken during the Weipa Fishing Classic are copyright, the property of
the Weipa Fishing Classic and are entitled to be used in the promotion of this
event. If a person has concerns with having their photo used for this purpose,
please advise our official photographer when the picture is being taken and it
will not be used in further publication. All photos shown on the website (plus
many others) are available for viewing and purchase.
COVER & Feature photo on official WFC Shirt: Jo Price. Photos throughout by: 2017 event photographer – Tari Sagigi
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welcome
Dear Supporter,
2018 - Letter from the President
Welcome to the 2018 Weipa Fishing Classic. The Weipa Fishing
Committee thank you for your support of Weipa’s community fun
filled event.
Through the generous support of the community and our
sponsors combined to ensure the event will be something to be
enjoyed and remembered by all.
We acknowledge and thank the traditional owners and
custodians of the land in which we hold the event, the Algnith
traditional owners. We sincerely thank the Western Cape
College P&C committee and the Western Cape College Campus
for your support in allowing the community to use the grounds
for this wonderful event.
Please remember to encourage safe fishing and boating
practices throughout the event.
For and on behalf of the W.F.C committee.
John Preece
President 2018
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sponsors
• Adamas Diamonds
• ARB
• Bowyer Group
• Buzerk Brothers
Entertainment
• Cape York News
• Civil Safety
• Goodline
• Hastings Deering
• Infocus
• Irelands of Cairns
• North Qld Bulk Ports
• Programmed
• QCCU
• Rebel FM
• Rio Tinto
• SeaSwift
• Shimano
• Smit Lamnalco
• Sodexo
• Sunshine Mitre 10
• Tackle World Weipa
• TJM
• Viva Energy
• WCCCA North
• Weipa Auto & Marine
• Weipa Bowls Club
• Weipa Furniture & Electrical
• Weipa Town Authority
• WorkPac Group
• XXXX Gold
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sponsors
Archer River Roadhouse
BIS
Diesel Field Services
Fish Wreck
Opposite Lock
Remondis
Thrifty
Trelleborg
WCCT Central
WCCT South
Weipa Caravan Park & Camping Ground
Aussie Campfire Kitchens
Cape Freight
Ironman 4x4
JO Photography
Norweld
NQCEC
Peter’s ATV and Outdoors
Rob Roy Earthmoving
Weipa Holiday Units
Weipa Houseboats
Weipa Realestate
Weipa Servicecentre
Wilhelmsen Ship Services
Western Cape Driver Training
All About Knives
Carpentaria Golf Club
Fish’s Fly and Sportfishing
Mad About Tackle
Power Tynan
Pugwash
Rhee Taekwondo
Weipa Hire - Carpentaria
Contracting
Weipa Self Storage
Woolworths
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the venue
VENUE
The 2018 Weipa Fishing Classic will be held at the Western Cape College
Grounds. The Committee seeks co-operation from all competitors and
attendees to respect the College grounds, buildings and facilities at all times.
The Western Cape College is a SMOKE FREE venue.
OPENING & CLOSING TIMES
The venue will be open at the following times:
Friday, 8th June, 2018
5.30pm to midnight
Saturday, 9th June, 2018 4.00pm to midnight
Sunday, 10th June, 2018
4.00pm to midnight
ALCOHOL
Patrons are advised that if alcohol is consumed at the venue, it must be done
so responsibly. Bar facilities will operate during these times at the discretion
of the Weipa Fishing Classic Event Management, who also have the right to
refuse service of alcohol and remove people from the event. It is illegal to
bring alcohol onto the grounds, and
patrons should be advised that police
and security will be present throughout
the entire weekend. There will be
mandatory BAG SEARCHES upon entry
to the grounds. 18+ ID required at entry
to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to
18+ patrons on entry to the grounds. All
patrons MUST have wristbands to
purchase, hold or consume alcohol.
Alcohol management plans exist for
the Mapoon and Napranum
communities. Please ensure you are
familiar with the alcohol restrictions
which apply.
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alcohol management
Alcohol Restrictions
Restrictions on the type and quantity of liquor that can be brought into various
remote Indigenous communities have been implemented in Queensland.
Alcohol Management Plans are developed by Community Justice Groups and
contain recommendations for declaring all or part of a community area, a
restricted area and/or a dry place. To download legislation documents,
brochures and forms relating to Liquor Licensing go to the Queensland
Government’s Liquor Licencing Division website at
www.liquor.qld.gov.au/our products/brochures.
Alcohol Licencing Information
• U18’s will only be permitted inside the licenced area if they are under the
direct supervision of a parent or an adult with parental rights and
responsibilities. U18’s are not permitted to consume alcohol anywhere on the
Western Cape College grounds.
• BYO alcohol is not permitted. Security will be on duty throughout the
weekend. Bags & esky’s will be searched on entry to the grounds.
• 18+ ID required at entry to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to 18+ patrons
on entry to the grounds. All patrons MUST have wristbands to purchase, hold
or consume alcohol.
• Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of
the licenced area, which will be clearly
identified with barricade and signage.
• No eskies are permitted on the grounds
(with the exception of being used to weigh in
fish during the weigh-in times)
• The Western Cape College is a SMOKE
FREE venue.
• The committee asks for your co-operation
in regards to these points, and following
Liquor Licencing Laws, to allow us to
provide a safe, fun and friendly environment
for all.
The WFC Committee, together with the WCC
endorse the responsible consumption of
alcohol during this event.
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food & drinks
EFTPOS/Credit Card Information
There will be an EFTPOS terminal in the Merchandise Tent
only. This DOES NOT have cash out facilities. Please ensure
that you bring cash to the event for all stalls, food and drinks.
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merchandise
2018 Official Weipa Fishing Classic Shirt $60
(Long sleeve & Short sleeve)
2018 Official Weipa Fishing Classic Singlets $40
Stubbie Coolers $10
Trucker Caps $25
Cooler Bags $15
Tote Bags $7
FishHeads/Face buffs $15
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FRIDAY, June 8 th , 2018
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5:30pm Grounds of Western Cape College open
6:30pm Welcome to Country by Ernest Madua
7:00pm Official Opening
7:15pm Reading of the competition rules
7:30pm Draw of ten (10) ticket numbers major prize
draw
8:00pm Live entertainment – BeerBattered Band
11:30pm Entertainment and bar facilities finish
12:00am Fishing commences
Saturday , June 9 th , 2018
4:00pm Grounds of Western Cape College open
Exhibitors/stallholders on site.
Entertainment - Sanchez
4:30pm Weigh-in commences
5.00pm Lure casting and cast net competition heats
5.30pm Entertainment - Rhee Taekwondo
5:30pm Weigh-in finishes
6.30pm Presentation of daily prizes for open/junior
competitors.
Including special guests Luke & Cody Cook
from Channel 7’s Creek to Coast
Finalists for casting competition announced
7:00pm Draw of ten (10) ticket numbers major prize
draw
7:30pm Live entertainment - Sanchez
8:30pm Draw of five (5) ticket numbers major prize
draw
9:00pm Live entertainment - Sanchez
11:30pm Entertainment and bar facilities finish

SUNDAY, June 10 th , 2018
4:00pm Grounds of Western Cape College open
Exhibitors/stallholders on site
Entertainment - Sanchez
4:30pm Kid’s Activities
Final weigh-in commences
5:00pm Final of the lure casting and cast net
competition
5:30pm Weigh-in finishes, score sheets for overall
prizes tallied.
6:30pm Draw of five (5) ticket numbers major prize
draw
7:00pm Presentation of overall winners and
runners-up of the Billfish comp, Open &
Junior weigh-in’s and lure casting
competition winners.
8:00pm Call up 30 major prize winners
8:30pm Major Prize Draw
9:30pm Live entertainment - Sanchez
11.30pm Entertainment and bar facilities finish
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ules
2018 Fishing Classic – Fishing Rules
• Fishing times commence Friday the
8th June at Midnight (2400 hours).
• State or Federal Legislation on fish
size and catch numbers must be adhered
to by all competitors.
• Only fish in the nominated categories that conform to the competitions
specific sizes will be allowed to be weighed in or registered.
• Prizes will be awarded for 1 st in each category on Saturday and 1 st , 2 nd & 3rd
for each category on Sunday. The exception to this will be for Billfish which
will have a 1 st and 2nd on Sunday only.
• If a Junior with an Open ticket weighs a fish in on the Saturday, they can
only weigh in a fish in that same category (Junior or Open) the next day.
• In the event of a tie the first fish weighed, sighted (photo for Queenfish,
Trevally and Barramundi) by the Weigh Master will be deemed the winner.
• The Weipa Fishing Classic Scales will be the official scales for the event.
The Weigh Masters decision will be final.
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ules
Catch and Weigh – Nine eligible
species for the Open
Competition:
King Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Mackerel, Red Emperor,
Nannygai, Coral Trout and Cobia only. Heaviest fish in all categories.
NEW RULES: Catch and Release of Barramundi, Trevally and Queenfish
(separate categories for each)– Open Competition – length of fish. Only
photos of live fish will be accepted. Must have a photo of the fish with the
capture card and measurement visible in the photo. Measuring device has to
be a recognised Brag Mat or a Tackleworld measurement sticker.
Barramundi, Queenfish or Trevally will not be accepted in the competition if
they are presented to the weigh station. Brag Mats and Tackleworld
measurement stickers are available at the merchandise tent. Capture cards
will be available at the Merchandise Stall after the reading of the rules (at the
event on Friday 8 th June).
JEW FISH HAS BEEN REMOVED AS AN ELIGIBLE SPECIES AND WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED TO WEIGH IN OR REGISTER
Grounds open at 5.30pm on
Friday, June 8th, 2018. The
theme of the Weipa Fishing
Classic is FAMILY, FISHING
and FUN, encouraging family
participation and attendance.
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ules
Catch and Release Billfish – Sailfish &
Marlin – Open Competition: Must have a
digital camera with the time and date and be
able to produce photos with the fish at the
side of the boat with the capture card visible
in the photo. Sailfish and Marlin are counted
as one point per fish. This is a two day event
and highest total score for the two days will
be the winner. In the event of a tie, the angler
that reached the highest score first wins. All fish
must be released in the best possible condition. Under no circumstances will
any billfish be weighed. You will be automatically disqualified. Photos must be
presented by the finish of weigh-in on Sunday. Capture cards will be available
at the Merchandise Stall after the reading of the rules (at the event on Friday
the 8 th June.)
Catch and Weigh - Four eligible species for Junior Competition (12
years and under): King Salmon, Blue Salmon, Bream and Grunter. Heaviest
fish in all categories.
NEW RULES: Catch and Release of Barramundi and Queenfish (separate
categories for each)– Junior Competition (12 years and under)– length of fish.
Only photos of live fish will be accepted. Must have a photo of the fish with the
capture card and measurement visible in the photo. Measuring device has to
be a recognised Brag Mat or a Tackleworld measurement sticker.
Barramundi and Queenfish will not be accepted in the competition if they are
presented to the weigh station. Brag Mats and Tackleworld measurement
stickers are available at the merchandise tent. Capture cards will be
available at the Merchandise Stall after the reading of the rules (at the event
on Friday 8 th June).
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ules
Weigh-in commences on Saturday the 9 th and Sunday the 10 th of June at
4.30pm and finishes at 5.30pm.
• No entrant will be able to claim more than one prize for a category as an
overall winner. Saturday winners will still be able to win a prize in the
same category as an overall winner on Sunday.
• You must present your competition number (Keyring for Open, Ticket for
Junior) when weighing in your fish.
• Competitors must be in the queue for weigh-in no later than 5.30pm on
either day to be eligible for individual species prizes, and overall species
prizes.
• In the event of a tie the first fish weighed or sighted by the Weigh Master
will be deemed the winner.
• Fishing Grounds include all the waters within and offshore waters
adjacent to Albatross Bay and Port Musgrave.
• Fish presented to the scales must:
o Be gutted and gilled (see updated notes below on Mackerel)
o Be in good condition
o Be taken on a rod and reel or handline
o Conform to the competitions specified sizes and categories to be eligible
for weigh-in or registration of catch.
o Fish may be iced down, but not frozen
• Prizes will be presented to the category winners for First only in both the
Open and Junior Competitors on Saturday night. Prizes for the weekends
overall Open and Junior Competitors, First, Second and Third place will be
presented on Sunday Night, and an Overall Champion Angler.
Fish
• No longer a requirement to remove pectoral fin off coral reef fin
fish. Filleting prohibitions still apply.
• Measure fish with mouth shut and fishes belly closest to person on flat
surface.
• Do not interfere with someone else’s fishing apparatus.
• Observe all size and in possession limits.
• Don’t keep everything you catch, take only what you need.
• Do not injure any unwanted or undersize fish – release with minimal harm
• Be honest – Only weigh in fish that you have caught
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Boating Safety
• Vessels must be registered, licensed and have appropriate safety
equipment on board.
• .05 limit for drink driving and remember use nav lights if reduced
visibility/fading light.
• Flares must be in date and are needed .5 nautical miles from the coast
between Duyfken Point and Thud Point, and you need an EPIRB past this
line.
• Owners/masters responsibility to operate ship in safe manner.
• Don’t overload boat and ensure vessel is in a seaworthy condition.
• Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket whilst underway and in vessel
under 4.8m.
• No tying up to channel markers.
• Tell someone where you are going and ETA. Check Weather.
• Fisheries Officers and Police will be on duty throughout the weekend.
Boat Ramp Parking
Please note there are limited car parks available at all town boat ramps.
Ensure you park within the lines and off roadways and show curtesy to others.
Tide Times
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categories
OPEN COMP – CATCH & WEIGH
• King Salmon
• Fingermark
• Tusk Fish (Tusker)
• Grunter
• Mackerel
• Red Emperor
• Nannygai
• Coral Trout
• Cobia
OPEN COMP – CATCH & RELEASE
• Trevally
• Barramundi
• Queenfish
• Billfish
JUNIOR (12YRS & UNDER) COMP (6 SPECIES)
• King Salmon
• Queenfish (catch & release)
• Blue Salmon
• Barramundi (catch & release)
• Bream
• Grunter
SPECIFIED MINIMUM SIZES FOR ELIGIBLE SPECIES
Barramundi
Blue Salmon
Bream
Coral Trout
Cobia
Fingermark
Grunter
King Salmon
Nannygai
Queenfish
Spanish Mackerel
Trevally
Tusk Fish (Tusker)
Red Emperor
58cm
40cm
25cm
38cm
75cm
35cm
40cm
60cm
40cm
50cm
75cm
nil min
55cm
30cm
** Any change to State & Federal
Legislation on fish size and catch
numbers will automatically be adopted
and must be adhered to by all
competitors.
It is the responsibility of the person
fishing to know legal sizes and limits.
Please refer to the Recreational Fishing
Rules & Regulations for Queensland on
the Fisheries Queensland website for
more information and ensure you
have read our event rules.
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ules
General Rules of the Fishing Classic
• Patrons are advised that if alcohol is consumed at the venue, it must be done
so responsibly. Event Management have the right to refuse service of alcohol
and remove people from the event. It is illegal to bring alcohol onto the
grounds, and patrons should be advised that police and security will be
present throughout the weekend.
• The venue is SMOKE FREE. No Smoking is permitted in any areas of the venue
• There will be mandatory BAG SEARCHES upon entry to the grounds. 18+ ID
required at entry to the event. Wristbands will be fitted to 18+ patrons on entry
to the grounds. All patrons MUST have wristbands to purchase, hold or
consume alcohol.
• The seating area outside the tuckshop is an Alcohol-free area.
• No eskies are permitted on the grounds (with the exception of being used to
weigh in fish during the weigh in times).
• Venue opening and closing times. The venue will be open at the following
times: Friday 8th June 5.30pm to midnight, Saturday 9th June 4.00pm to
midnight, Sunday 10th June 4.00pm to midnight.
• Major Prize Draws. Ten (10) competitor’s numbers will be drawn on Friday
night between 7.30pm-9.30pm, a further Fifteen (15) competitors will be
drawn between 7.30pm-9.30pm on Saturday night. The final Five (5)
competitor’s numbers will be drawn between 6.30pm-7.00pm Sunday. At the
competitor draws, the competitor or a proxy, holding the competitor’s ticket,
must be present at each draw. The competitor or proxy must be present for
the final major prize draw. Competitors or a proxy will be given two minutes
for major prize draw to present to the stage with their ticket. If not in
attendance further number/s will be drawn prior to the major draw to
complete the 30 places.
Random draws for daily prizes will take place throughout each days/night’s
activities. The competitor and their ticket must be in attendance to claim the
prize. Competitors will be given one minute for random prize draws to present to
the stage with their ticket. No proxies for daily random prizes will be accepted.
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prizes
5.2 SeaJay Velocity Boat package
Proudly sponsored by: Weipa Auto &
Marine Along with boatwrap designed &
donated by: Fish Wreck
4.1 Aluvan Razor Boat package
Proudly Sponsored by:
Diesel Field Services
Lifestyle Package worth $5,000
Proudly Sponsored by:
Sunshine Mitre 10
Last years lucky winner
of 1 st Prize Boat
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stalls & displays
Trade Stalls
- RIO TINTO (with NRL Guests)
- Weipa Auto
- ARB
- TJM
- Irelands Cairns
- BIS
- All About Knives
- Mad About Tackle
- Mako Oil
- MTA Travel
- Cape York NRM
- Maritime Safety QLD
- Opposite Lock Cairns
- Ironman 4x4 – Cairns to
Cape 4x4
Kids Corner
- Showbags
- Jumping Castle
- Jumbo Slide
- Glow Products
- Face Painting
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entertainment
2018 Special Guests:
Luke & Cody Cook
BeerBattered
Weipas’ very own local band will hit the stage
Sanchez
John Gunston, Craig Morrison, Adrian Fernandez, Peter Badenoch
One of Cairns’ most energetic and highly
entertaining cover bands, Dirty Sanchez has a
playlist as long as the road around Australia itself.
Showcasing a mixture of covers, rock & funk.
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