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2024 Hobie Fishing Series 15 Australian Championship – NSW

Hobie Fishing Series 15 Australian Championship, brought to you by Daiwa, will be held at Brigadoon Holiday Park from Nov 13th - Nov 17th, 2024!

Anglers placed were allocated through Hobie Fishing Series pre-qualifying rounds, AOY, Wildcard, and VIP – as per the Rules.

Round Info

Legend

F1 = FISH CAUGHT ON DAY 1

W1 = WEIGHT OF FISH CAUGHT ON DAY 1

F2 = FISH CAUGHT ON DAY 2

W2 = WEIGHT OF FISH CAUGHT ON DAY 2

F3 = FISH CAUGHT ON DAY 3

W3 = WEIGHT OF FISH CAUGHT ON DAY 3

TF = TOTAL FISH CAUGHT

TW = TOTAL WEIGHT

PlaceAnglerStateDivisionF1W1F2W2F3W3TFTWPenaltyNet
1Joseph GardnerWAOpen3 2.16 kg3 2.08 kg3 1.45 kg9 5.69 kg 5.69 kg
2Grant OliverNSWOpen3 2.05 kg3 1.81 kg3 1.61 kg9 5.47 kg 5.47 kg
3Peter CookNSWOpen3 2.04 kg3 1.90 kg3 1.47 kg9 5.41 kg 5.41 kg
4Glenn AllenNSWOpen3 1.46 kg3 1.52 kg3 1.71 kg9 4.69 kg 4.69 kg
5Tyson HayesQLDOpen3 1.88 kg3 1.90 kg2 0.69 kg8 4.47 kg 4.47 kg
6Simon MorleyNSWOpen3 1.66 kg3 1.87 kg3 0.87 kg9 4.40 kg 4.40 kg
7Leigh KuerschnerSAOpen3 1.62 kg3 1.47 kg3 1.25 kg9 4.34 kg 4.34 kg
8Dylan PaceVICOpen3 1.65 kg3 1.31 kg3 1.37 kg9 4.33 kg 4.33 kg
9Jack GammieNSWOpen3 1.62 kg3 1.31 kg3 1.39 kg9 4.32 kg 4.32 kg
10David ShanahanVICOpen3 1.57 kg3 1.34 kg3 1.24 kg9 4.15 kg 4.15 kg
11Ben HanscombeNSWOpen3 1.51 kg3 1.55 kg3 1.09 kg9 4.15 kg 4.15 kg
12Joel CrosbieVICOpen3 1.46 kg3 1.55 kg3 1.13 kg9 4.14 kg 4.14 kg
13Alex GreisdorfWAOpen3 1.68 kg3 1.74 kg2 0.71 kg8 4.13 kg 4.13 kg
14Greg LewisNSWOpen3 1.36 kg3 1.74 kg3 1.03 kg9 4.13 kg 4.13 kg
15Blake PartingtonNSWOpen3 1.71 kg3 0.99 kg3 1.37 kg9 4.07 kg 4.07 kg
16Francis Di MattinaNSWOpen3 1.24 kg3 1.32 kg3 1.50 kg9 4.06 kg 4.06 kg
17Carl DuboisNSWOpen3 1.70 kg3 1.65 kg1 0.66 kg7 4.01 kg 4.01 kg
18Rick KingNSWOpen3 0.93 kg3 1.73 kg3 1.33 kg9 3.99 kg 3.99 kg
19Benjamin HotchkinVICOpen3 1.35 kg3 1.36 kg3 1.28 kg9 3.99 kg 3.99 kg
20Russell BabekuhlNSWOpen3 1.59 kg3 1.29 kg3 1.10 kg9 3.98 kg 3.98 kg
21Zachary MorozoffNSWOpen3 1.53 kg3 1.74 kg2 0.70 kg8 3.97 kg 3.97 kg
22Daniel RappoltNSWOpen3 1.76 kg3 1.07 kg3 1.13 kg9 3.96 kg 3.96 kg
23Adam LalorNSWOpen3 1.32 kg3 1.59 kg3 1.04 kg9 3.95 kg 3.95 kg
24Johnathon LawrenceNSWOpen3 1.41 kg3 1.48 kg3 1.03 kg9 3.92 kg 3.92 kg
25Luke RoganQLDOpen3 1.63 kg3 0.85 kg3 1.39 kg9 3.87 kg 3.87 kg
26Chris ByrneNSWOpen3 1.36 kg3 1.25 kg3 1.26 kg9 3.87 kg 3.87 kg
27Cameron ColeTASOpen3 1.15 kg3 1.50 kg3 1.16 kg9 3.81 kg 3.81 kg
28Dennis MageropoulosNSWOpen3 1.33 kg3 2.06 kg1 0.26 kg7 3.65 kg 3.65 kg
29Gareth GoodhewQLDOpen3 1.71 kg3 1.20 kg2 0.67 kg8 3.58 kg 3.58 kg
30Steven PrykeVICOpen3 1.68 kg3 1.16 kg2 0.70 kg8 3.54 kg 3.54 kg
31Mitch McMasterVICOpen3 1.07 kg3 1.20 kg3 1.27 kg9 3.54 kg 3.54 kg
32Greg CrebertNSWOpen3 1.26 kg3 1.33 kg2 0.89 kg8 3.48 kg 3.48 kg
33Joshua RichardsNSWOpen 3 1.77 kg3 1.64 kg6 3.41 kg 3.41 kg
34Joshua BlandSAOpen3 1.05 kg3 1.37 kg3 0.99 kg9 3.41 kg 3.41 kg
35Travis NewlandWAOpen3 1.72 kg3 1.02 kg2 0.57 kg8 3.31 kg 3.31 kg
36Andrew DeathNSWOpen2 1.26 kg3 1.71 kg1 0.29 kg6 3.26 kg 3.26 kg
37Ryland SainsburyNSWOpen3 1.25 kg3 1.48 kg1 0.37 kg7 3.10 kg -0.15 kg 3.10 kg
38Jason ReidNSWOpen3 1.16 kg3 0.93 kg2 0.74 kg8 2.83 kg 2.83 kg
39Ryan HoneybrookNSWOpen2 0.84 kg3 0.88 kg3 1.11 kg8 2.83 kg 2.83 kg
40Nathan WrightVICOpen3 1.33 kg3 1.26 kg 6 2.59 kg 2.59 kg
41Ben GibbsSAOpen3 1.34 kg3 1.21 kg 6 2.55 kg 2.55 kg
42Jason MarshallNSWOpen3 1.06 kg3 1.16 kg1 0.33 kg7 2.55 kg 2.55 kg
43Terry GrimaNSWOpen3 1.09 kg3 0.96 kg1 0.38 kg7 2.43 kg 2.43 kg
44Peter NordVICOpen3 1.30 kg3 1.10 kg 6 2.40 kg 2.40 kg
45Sean HillNSWOpen3 1.38 kg3 0.95 kg 6 2.33 kg 2.33 kg
46Paul HardimanVICOpen3 1.00 kg3 2.06 kg -0.75 kg6 2.31 kg -0.75 kg 2.31 kg
47Corey LeanNSWOpen3 1.13 kg3 1.10 kg 6 2.23 kg 2.23 kg
48Mitchell MaddisonNSWOpen3 0.87 kg3 1.20 kg 6 2.07 kg 2.07 kg
49Allen ParishQLDOpen1 0.29 kg3 1.08 kg2 0.55 kg6 1.92 kg 1.92 kg
50Ruth BeebyVICOpen3 1.09 kg2 0.69 kg 5 1.78 kg 1.78 kg
51Darrin HaywoodNSWOpen 1 0.34 kg3 1.41 kg4 1.75 kg 1.75 kg
52Tony PettieVICOpen2 1.02 kg2 0.56 kg 4 1.58 kg 1.58 kg
53David CrebertNSWOpen3 1.23 kg 3 1.23 kg 1.23 kg
54Allan LavellVICOpen
54Richard BensonNSWOpen
Total Fish D1Total Weight D1Total Fish D2Total Weight D2Total Fish D3Total Weight D3Total FishTotal WeightAverage Weight
14871.01 kg 15270.69 kg 10844.13 kg 408185.83 kg 0.46 kg

Big Bream Winner

AnglerStateW
Day 1Andrew DeathNSW 0.84 kg
Day 2Zachary MorozoffNSW 0.90 kg
Day 3Glenn AllenNSW 0.86 kg

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Mandatory Briefings

It is mandatory to attend all functions and briefings listed below. 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 observe all posted No-Go Zones strictly.

Please help us support the Camden Haven community by avoiding ALL marked locations.

Your cooperation with the above requests will ensure that Hobie Kayak competitions are welcomed again to Camden Haven and beyond well into the future.

  • There is no access beyond Lions Park near the mouth of Camden Haven Inlet.
  • Hobie Flags will mark no Go Zones on either side of the canal.
  • No Go Zones are subject to change without notice due to changes in the weather and tide.
  • Check the Notice Board located at the Event Site for the latest updates.
Camden Haven Nsw No Go Zone Series 15 Australian Championship
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Daiwa Event Site Location

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Brigadoon Holiday Park Foreshore

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, 14th October up to and including Wednesday, 13th November.

The Australian Championship Fishing Rules and Hobie Fishing Pre-Fish Bans outline excluded activities during a Fish-Ban.

2024 Australian Championship 2024 20km No Fishing - Pre-fish Ban for 30 days before event

Welcome Function and Mandatory Briefing. Wednesday, 13th of Nov

LOCATION NAME Laurieton United Services Club

LOCATION ADDRESS 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton NSW 2443

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

Session Information

LOCATION NAME Brigadoon Holiday Park

LOCATION ADDRESS 7 Eames Ave, North Haven NSW 2443

Lowrance Pre/Fish & Navigation Day. Thursday, 14th of Nov

  • 6:30am Daily Registration
  • 6:50am Mandatory Briefing
  • 7:00am Access to Event Boats
  • Session Time: Announced at Briefing

Daiwa Championship Day 1. Friday, 15th of Nov

  • 6:00am Daily Registration
  • 6:20am Mandatory Briefing
  • 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 Brigadoon Holiday Park 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. Saturday, 16th of Nov

  • 6:00am Daily Registration
  • 6:20am Mandatory Briefing
  • 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 Brigadoon Holiday Park 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. Sunday, 17th of Nov

  • 6:00am Daily Registration
  • 6:20am Mandatory Briefing
  • 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 Brigadoon Holiday Park 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 Laurieton United Services Club

LOCATION ADDRESS 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton NSW 2443​

  • Wednesday, Nov 13th (5.30 PM Sharp!)
    • Canapés: Laurieton United Services Club will be supplying meals to ticketed competitors and event staff.
  • Thursday, Nov 14th – Navigation Day
    • Lunch (Angler to organise)
    • Dinner (Angler to organise)
  • Friday, Nov 15th – Comp Day 1
    • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
    • Dinner (Angler to organise)
  • Saturday, Nov 16th – Comp Day 2
    • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
    • 6:30pm sharp Official Championship Dinner @ Laurieton United Services Club
    • Manic Tackle Angler of the Year presentation
    • Angler’s Choice Award presentation
    • LOCATION ADDRESS 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton NSW 2443
  • Sunday, Nov 17th – Comp Day 3
    • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
    • Dinner (Angler to organise)

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

  • 2 Official Series 15 Australian Championship jerseys
  • Official Daiwa Cap
  • Official Hobie 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 15 Australian Champion!

Supplied Equipment **

  • Hobie Compass Camo edition with MirageDrive 180 Turbo
  • Eagle 7 with TripleShot™ HD Transducer
  • BerleyPro Visor
  • FPV-Power Batteries 17.5 AH
  • Rectangular Hatch
  • BerleyPro Batterang Bro
  • BerleyPro Lowrance Eagle Transducer Guard
  • BerleyPro BucketBro
  • Hobie Dry Bag
  • Hobie Fishing Vantage Bag
  • Hobie Soft Cooler Bag
  • Livewell v2
  • Power-Pole Mirco Anchor
** subject to change closer to the date.

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
The Series 15 Hobie Bream Australian Championship prizes will include:
  • Sponsor prize packs paid down to 3rd place
  • Championship trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Cash Prizes of:
  • 1st - $1250
  • 2nd - $1000
  • 3rd - $750
  • Big Bream - $500, 1 winner takes all
  • Anglers Choice Award - $350 plus Daiwa Prize Pack
  • 1st place will also receive a paid complimentary entry fee into the Hobie® Kayak Series 16 Australian Championship provided the angler competes during the Hobie Kayak Series 16 in 2025. (subject to Series 16 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.
What To Bring Hobie Fishing Australian Championship

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 15 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 15 Australian Championship, presented by Daiwa, is off to an excellent start.

Boat NumberNameState
1 Joseph Gardner WA
2 Dylan Pace VIC
3 Tony Pettie VIC
4 David Shanahan VIC
5 Mitch Mcmaster VIC
6 Luke Rogan QLD
7 Simon Morley NSW
8 Tyson Hayes QLD
9 Steven Pryke VIC
10 Mitchell Maddison NSW
11 Joel Crosbie VIC
12 Jack Gammie NSW
13 Ryan Honeybrook NSW
14 Corey Lean NSW
15 Allan Lavell VIC
16 Greg Crebert NSW
17 Johnathon Lawrence NSW
18 Ben Hanscombe NSW
19 Terry Grima NSW
20 Glenn Allen NSW
21 Daniel Rappolt NSW
22 David Crebert NSW
23 Peter Cook NSW
24 Adam Lalor NSW
25 Allen Parish QLD
26 Leigh Kuerschner SA
27 Rick King NSW
28 Ben Gibbs SA
29 Cameron Cole TAS
30 Sean Hill NSW
31 Greg Lewis NSW
32 Chris Byrne NSW
33 Ryland Sainsbury NSW
34 Joshua Richards NSW
35 Andrew Death NSW
36 Ruth Beeby VIC
37 Francis Di Mattina NSW
38 Richard Benson NSW
39 Blake Partington NSW
40 Carl Dubois NSW
41 Peter Nord VIC
42 Darrin Haywood NSW
43 Grant Oliver NSW
44 Jason Reid NSW
45 Benjamin Hotchkin VIC
46 Paul Hardiman VIC
47 Dennis Mageropoulos NSW
48 Zachary Morozoff NSW
49 Gareth Goodhew QLD
50 Alex Greisdorf WA
51 Travis Newland WA
52 Jason Marshall NSW
53 Russell Babekuhl NSW
54 Nathan Wright VIC
55 Joshua Bland SA

Championship Dinner

Location

Laurieton United Services Club
2 Seymour Street, Laurieton NSW 2443​
Time
6:30 pm
Date
Nov 16th 2023
Menu TBA
2 drink vouchers
Additional Meals (partners, family, etc)
Adults: $15.00 (Welcoming Registration Function Ticket)
Adults: $55.00 (Tournament Dinner Ticket)
Hobie Fishing Australian Championship 2024 Camden Haven Tide Info

Wed, 13 Nov

  • 12:47 am, 0.08m
  • 7:11 am, 1.04m
  • 1:10 pm, 0.17m
  • 7:18 pm, 1.03m

Thu, 14 Nov

  • 1:29 am, 0.05m
  • 7:57 am, 1.16m
  • 2:08 pm, 0.11m
  • 8:10 pm, 1m

Fri, 15 Nov

  • 2:10 am, 0.04m
  • 8:43 am, 1.26m
  • 3:03 pm, 0.07m
  • 9:00 pm, 0.96m

Sat, 16 Nov

  • 2:50 am, 0.05m
  • 9:30 am, 1.32m
  • 3:57 pm, 0.06m
  • 9:50 pm, 0.91m

Sun, 17 Nov

  • 3:30 am, 0.09m
  • 10:18 am, 1.35m
  • 4:51 pm, 0.08m
  • 10:41 pm, 0.85m

Brigadoon Holiday Park in Camden Haven

North Brother Mountain View Over Camden Haven To Ocean Outlet
Brigadoon Holiday Park Reserved Power Camp Sites

The Brigadoon Holiday Park is the official accommodation venue for the Series 15 Australian Championship.

The Brigadoon Holiday Park has set aside 19 powered campsites for those of you who want to be within walking distance of the Briefing & Launch Site.

P5 – P24 has been set aside for Hobie competitors. They are located right next to the Hobie Australian Championship Briefing and Launch Site.

The reservation operates on a first-come, first-served principle, these sites will be “held” until the 18th October prior to being released to the general public. To secure a spot, please contact them as soon as possible.

Mention HOBIE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP during booking to access a reserved site.

Brigadoon Holiday Park

Address: 7 Eames Ave, North Haven NSW 2443

Phone: (02) 6559 9172

Brigadoon Holiday Park in Camden Haven

Cabins

A range of Deluxe and Holiday cabins.

Camp Sites

Enjoy spacious green grassed powered and unpowered sites suited for all variety of caravaning and camping.

Facilities

Clean and easy to access camping facilities the park has a variety of different activity areas

Things to See

Perfectly situated just minutes away from the town centre, beaches and fishing spots, lots to see and do.

ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION

STAYS, AIRBNB, REFLECTIONS

Reflections, North Haven

Website: https://reflectionsholidays.com.au/parks/north-haven

Reflections, Bonny Hills

Website: https://reflectionsholidays.com.au/parks/bonny-hills

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOBIE DEALER

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Regular servicing and maintenance help ensure that your MirageDrives, Livewells, rudders and all other accessories perform to your expectations. Hobie Dealers provide helpful advice and support on keeping your gear clean, maintained and tuned up.

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WATER SAFETY FIRST

Like seat belts in cars, PFDs save lives. If you are on the water – please wear your personal floatation device.

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HOBIE PFD’S SAVE LIVES!

Hobie stocks a huge range of PFD’s for all types of watersports. With a wide range suitable for adults, kids, and even the family dog, Hobie PFD's will have you safe on the water.

Hobie Carts and Beach Dollys

Hobie wheelcarts and dolly allow you to simply wheel your Hobie down to the water eliminating trips back and forth to the vehicle! At the end of the day, Hobie carts get you to the water faster.

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