03 Mar 23
The Classic is now around the corner: March 18th-19th 2023!
Thwaites Marine is once again a proud sponsor for this event!
Organised by the Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers Club, the Australian Bluewater Freedivers Classic minimises the pressure on the local fish community by running in a stretch of coast of 300 km, between Evans Head in the north, to South West rocks in the south. There is a list of target species that includes mostly fast-growing pelagic species that are not territorial. The limit amount of fish allowed to be weighed in is only 5. This promotes a more thoughtful diving, curbing the style of fishing competitions in Australia towards more sustainable style, that can be enjoyed long into the future.
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Friday 17/09/2023
3.00 - 6.00 PM VENUE – Woolgoogla C.ex Club, Woolgoolga – 18 Boundary Street, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
REGISTRATION - All competitors must register their attendance at this time, in person or online. Fees only include competition registration. T-shirts are available for sale. Competitors and guests wishing to attend the Presentation night dinner may purchase tickets at this time.
Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers strongly recommend all divers dive in pairs for safety.
FISH IDENTIFICATION AND RULES EXPLAINED
All competitors once registered are will be regarded as having read all the rules.
A Solitary Islands Marine Parks Liaison officer may give a talk on the Marine Park laws. A presentation may be given with slides/film on fish identification.
Any queries on the rules will be answered by the Classic Committee or Match Referee.
6:00 pm - Official activities should be concluded for the day.
DAY 1 - SATURDAY 18/03/2023
Start – SIGN ON 05:30 – 07:30
All competitors must sign on via text or phone call to the supplied number (number to be supplied during Friday registration). Sign on opens at 05:30 and will run until 07:30, competitors can commence diving once signed on.
Weigh in - SIGN OFF 15:00
All boats to sign off with the Classic official at the weigh station by 15:00 (3pm) sharp! The days fish will be weighed in, at the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve (opposite the sign on area). The sign off and weigh in will be accompanied by a BBQ and fish auction, for the fish competitors wish to donate, all funds going to the Woolgoolga Volunteer Marine Rescue.
Divers are responsible for the adequate management of their catch, regarding freshness, for the weigh-in on Saturday.
DAY 2 - SUNDAY 19/03/2023
Start – SIGN ON 05:30 – 07:30
All competitors must sign on via text or phone call to the supplied number (number to be supplied during Friday registration). Sign on opens at 05:30 and will run until 07:30, competitors can commence diving once signed on.
Weigh in - SIGN OFF 14:00
All boats to sign off with the Classic official at the weigh station by 14:00 (2pm) sharp! The days fish will be weighed in, at the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve (opposite the sign on area). The sign off and weigh in will be accompanied by a BBQ and fish auction, for the fish competitors wish to donate, all funds going to the Woolgoolga Volunteer Marine Rescue.
Divers are responsible for the adequate management of their catch, regarding freshness, for the weigh-in on Sunday.
6:30 pm - SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER & PRESENTATION
VENUE – Woolgoolga C.ex Club, WOOLGOOLGA - 18 Boundary Street, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
CANCELLATION OF EVENTS:
In the event of cancellation of one day’s diving due to bad weather and conditions, only one day's fishing would be scored.
No other fishing time will occur. Presentation dinner will occur as scheduled.
If both Saturday and Sunday events are cancelled due to bad weather, divers will receive a refund, after all expenses incurred to date have been paid in full. The amount of refund will be at the total discretion of the event organisers.