2023 Hobie Fishing Series 14 Australian Championship – VIC

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Information Sheet

Welcome Function and Mandatory Briefing. Wednesday, 8^th of Nov

LOCATION NAME Mallacoota Golf Club

LOCATION ADDRESS Nelsons Dr, Mallacoota VIC 3892

• Mandatory Briefing (5:30 pm Sharp!)
  • Session Times (Indicative times announced – subject to change)
  • Rules and event Information
• Kayak Allocation
• Introduction of Qualifying Anglers
• Presentation of Welcome Packs

Lowrance Navigation Day. Thursday, 9^th of Nov

The scheduled Navigation Day has been superceeded by Competition Day 1.

Forecast models indicate that extreme weather will move into the Mallacoota region about 3pm on Saturday.

The team here at Hobie Fishing part of the Series 14 Australian Championship takes the safety of all our anglers very seriously.

We have been keeping close observations on the weather forecast here in Mallacoota during the Series 14 Australian Championship tournament.

As such, the weather conditions are predicted to change mid-Saturday from northerly winds to southerly winds. With Sunday shaping up to be a “No-go” for us from our ability to run the tournament safely.

Daiwa Championship Day 1. Thursday, 9^th of Nov

• 5:30am Daily Registration
• 5:50am Mandatory Briefing
• Immediately after Briefing Competitors on water pedal to the POWER-POLE START LINE
  • ~3 klms from Briefing & Launch Site to Power-Pole Start Gate.
  • Avg on water kayak pedal speed: 6 klm/hour – 30 MINS.
• All 57 Anglers are at the Power-Pole Start Line Competition Day 1 begins at the POWER-POLE START LINE
• 2:30 pm Competition Day 1 ends at the DAIWA BRIEFING & LAUNCH SITE
  • All key tags shall be returned to the key tag-board located at the Briefing & Launch Site located at the Mallacoota Boat Ramp Jetty.
  • The key tag shall be placed on the key tag-board before the allocated finish time.
  • On-site lunch to be supplied at the Briefing & Launch Site after 2:30pm.

Daiwa Championship Day 2. Friday, 10^th of Nov

• 5:30am Daily Registration
• 5:50am Mandatory Briefing
• Immediately after Briefing Competitors on water pedal to the POWER-POLE START LINE
• Immediately after Briefing the POWER-POLE START LINE will at the Briefing & Launch Site.
  • ~3 klms from Briefing & Launch Site to Power-Pole Start Gate.
  • Avg on water kayak pedal speed: 6 klm/hour – 30 MINS.
• All 57 Anglers are at the Power-Pole Start Line Competition Day 2 begins at the POWER-POLE START LINE
• 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Competition Day 2 ends at the DAIWA BRIEFING & LAUNCH SITE
  • All key tags shall be returned to the key tag-board located at the Briefing & Launch Site located at the Mallacoota Boat Ramp Jetty.
  • The key tag shall be placed on the key tag-board before the allocated finish time.
  • On-site lunch to be supplied at the Briefing & Launch Site after 2:30pm.

Daiwa Championship Day 3. Saturday, 11^th of Nov

• 5:30am Daily Registration (Anglers to return sounder chargers before a key tag is assigned)
• 5:50am Mandatory Briefing
• Immediately after Briefing Competitors on water pedal to the POWER-POLE START LINE
  • ~3 klms from Briefing & Launch Site to Power-Pole Start Gate.
  • Avg on water kayak pedal speed: 6 klm/hour – 30 MINS.
• All 57 Anglers are at the Power-Pole Start Line Competition Day 3 begins at the POWER-POLE START LINE
• 2:30 pm Competition Day 3 ends at the DAIWA BRIEFING & LAUNCH SITE
  • All key tags shall be returned to the key tag-board located at the Briefing & Launch Site located at the Mallacoota Boat Ramp Jetty.
  • The key tag shall be placed on the key tag-board before the allocated finish time.
  • On-site lunch to be supplied at the Briefing & Launch Site after 2:30pm.

Functions and Meals

LOCATION NAME Mallacoota Golf Club

LOCATION ADDRESS Nelsons Dr, Mallacoota VIC 3892

• Wednesday, Nov 8^th (5.30 PM Sharp!)
  • Canapes: Mallacoota Golf Club will be supplying meals to ticketed competitors and event staff.

• Thursday, Nov 9^th – Navigation Day
  • Lunch (Angler to organise)
  • Dinner (Angler to organise)

• Friday, Nov 10^th – Comp Day 1
  • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • Dinner (Angler to organise)

• Saturday, Nov 11^th – Comp Day 2
  • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • 6:30pm sharp Official Championship Dinner @ Mallacoota Golf Club
  • Manic Tackle Angler of the Year presentation
  • Angler’s Choice Award presentation
  • LOCATION ADDRESS Nelsons Dr, Mallacoota VIC 3892

• Sunday, Nov 12^th – Comp Day 3
  • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • Dinner (Angler to organise)

Mandatory Briefings

It is mandatory to attend all briefings listed above. Anglers who are unable to attend the boat allocation, navigation, & pre-fish day will have to forfeit their entry into the Australian Championship.

No Go Zones

Competing anglers are to strictly observe all posted No Go Zones.

For your convenience, all No Go Zones have been programmed into your competition provided Lowrance sounder. Please help us support the Mallacoota community by avoiding ALL marked locations.

Your cooperation with the above requests will see Hobie Kayak competitions welcomed again to Mallacoota, and beyond, well into the future.

• The ocean side of the Mallacoota Inlet Bar is out of bounds.

Daiwa Event Site Location

Mallacoota Main Boat Ramp, (off Buckland Drive), Mallacoota, Victoria, 3889

Fishing Format

• 3-Day, cumulative weight tournament.
• All eligible fish must be weighed alive and released in a healthy condition.

No Fishing – Pre-fish Ban

The Australian Championship location will have a total pre-fish ban, for 30 days, on the waterway starting from and including Monday 9^th October 2023 up to and including Wednesday 7^th Nov 2023.

Included in the entry fee for this year's Australian Championship:

• 2 Official Series 14 Australian Championship jerseys
• Official Daiwa Cap
• Official Hobie Fishing Cap
• Official Lowrance Cap
• Official Welcoming Registration Function, includes Complimentary Hot and Cold finger food
• Official Championship Tournament dinner on Saturday provided by Daiwa
• The chance to be crowned Hobie Kayak Bream Series 14 Australian Champion!

Supplied Equipment **

• Hobie Compass Camo edition with MirageDrive 180 Turbo
• Lowrance Hook Reveal 7 Fish Finder with Splitshot Transducer
• BerleyPro Hook Reveal 7 Visor
• FPV-Power Batteries 17.5 AH
• Rectangular Hatch
• BerleyPro Batterang Bro
• BerleyPro BucketBro
• Hobie Dry Bag
• Hobie Vantage Bag
• Hobie Soft Cooler Bag
• Livewell v2
• Power-Pole Mirco Anchor

Angler Allowed Accessories

• 1 x Track mounted rod holders, allowed brands - Hobie, Railbaza, Ram or Scotty. These can be mounted with a track accessory, we recommend the Ram Universal Adapt-A-Post Series as it will accept all of the rod holders. Ram Universal Adapt-A-Post T-Bolt Track Base Part no. 72023091 or Ram Universal Adapt-A-Post for Tracks 72023090
• 2 x Hobie Rod Extensions, these insert into the hull rod holders and allow your rod/reel to be located higher above the water line to prevent gear getting wet and a higher position for easier access. Part no. 72020014
• Hobie Kayak Kushion for extra support - Part No. 72026220 or 72026221

• Sponsor prize packs paid down to 3^rd place
• Championship trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

• 1st - Hobie Mirage 360 Pro Angler 14 Sunrise Camo valued at RRP $8,190 Competition Kayak and full kit-out** + Cash Payout $1250
• 2nd - Cash Payout $1,000
• 3rd - Cash Payout $750
• Big Bream - $500, 1 winner takes all
• Anglers Choice Award - $350 plus Daiwa Prize Pack

• 1^st place will also receive a paid complimentary entry fee into the Hobie® Kayak Series 15 Australian Championship provided the angler competes during the Hobie Kayak Series 15 in 2024. (subject to Series 15 rules*)

Angler Checklist (to be supplied by anglers)

• Fishing gear;
  • rods,
  • reels,
  • tackle boxes (boxes not supplied), or soft sided tackle management systems like the Vantage Seat Accessory Bag or similar and the Hobie Rectangular Hatch.
• Landing net.
• Australian PFD Type 1.

Australian Championship

• All anglers in the Australian Championship shall fish from factory supplied, Hobie kayaks.
• Anglers shall provide their own tackle and safety gear for the Australian Championship.
• The winner of the Hobie Fishing Series 14 Australian Championship shall receive a wildcard entry into the following year’s Australian Championship, provided the angler competes in a minimum* number of rounds in that year’s Hobie Fishing Series. *Minimum Number of rounds to be determined.
• Only official tournament apparel is permitted be worn during Pre-Fish and Competition Days.

Congratulations to everyone who qualified for the Australian Championship

The Hobie Fishing Series 14 Australian Championship, presented by Daiwa, is off to an excellent start.

Championship Dinner

Location

Mallacoota Golf Club

Nelsons Dr, Mallacoota VIC 3892

Time

6:30 pm

Date

Nov 11^th 2023

Alternate drops of 3x entree’s, 3x mains and 2x desserts. There is a vegetarian/vegan option if needed and apart from Beef Garpachio all other options are gluten free.

Entrée

Prawn on Melon

Beef Garpachio

Tandoori Chicken Skewer

Mains

Baked Ling

Camembert Stuffed Chicken Breast

Greek-Style Lamb Cutlets

Desserts

Vanilla Bean Panacotta

Pavlova

Drinks

2 drink vouchers

Additional Meals (partners, family, etc)

Adults: $15.00 (Welcoming Registration Function Ticket)

Adults: $55.00 (Tournament Dinner Ticket)

Chris walks through the Series 14 Australian Championship Hobie Mirage Compass parts and accesssories.