ENTRY FEE

The early bird entry fee (prior to the 31 January 2024) is $100 + GST per participant. Late entry fee (after the 31 Jaunary 2024) is $150 + GST per participant.

Junior participants (16 & under) competing in the tournament will receive free entry.

Entry includes a tournament shirt and presentation dinner.

BOAT SPONSORSHIP

$1000+ GST Includes entry for up to 6 participants.

HONORARY GUEST

All non-members of the Fremantle Sailing Club will be issued with Honorary Membership for the duration of the Tournament.

BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITIES

The Fremantle Sailing Club boat ramp will be available to all trailer boats competing in the event at no cost. For more information contact the Harbour Master and advise if access keys are needed. Note: a deposit for access keys will be required.

FISHING AREA

All fishing to take place within a maximum 75 nautical miles of Success Harbour or within your vessel’s maximum radio range on VHF channel 73/81.

Teams – There must be a minimum of TWO and a maximum of SIX anglers per boat.

COMMUNICATIONS

Two-way radios capable of transmitting and receiving on VHF or HF frequencies must be fitted to all competing vessels. In addition, all vessels must carry safety equipment as specified by the Department of Transport.

On each day, all Boat Captains must “sign on and sign off” to VN6DI via VHF radio on channel 73. All subsequent “sign ons” and “sign offs” will be through Channel 81 ONLY. Any Changes to this will be notified at the briefing.

There will be one round up per day at 1215 hrs. All hookups and tagged Marlin to be radioed in to “Blue Marlin Control” immediately, including boat’s tournament grid reference location on CHANNEL 81 VHF.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND COMPLIANCE

All Boats need to carry all necessary safety equipment and must be fully compliant including DOT requirements.

FISHING LICENCE

Anglers are responsible for attaining the correct Boat Fishing Licence. Contact Fisheries on 9432 8000 (Fremantle) 9482 7333 (Perth).