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 13 th - Nov 17th, 2024!
Round Info
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 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 Camden Haven community by avoiding ALL marked locations.
Your cooperation with the above requests will see Hobie Kayak competitions welcomed again to Camden Haven, and beyond, well into the future.
- No access beyond Lions Park near the mouth of Camden Haven Inlet.
- No Go Zones will be marked by Hobie Flags 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.
Daiwa Event Site Location
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 Saturday, 12th October up to and including Monday, 11th November.
The Australian Championship Fishing Rules and Hobie Fishing Pre-Fish Bans outline excluded activities during a Fish-Ban.
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 Navigation Day. Thursday, 14th of Nov
- 6:30am Daily Registration
- 6:50am Mandatory Briefing
- 7:00am Access to Event Boats
- 7:00 am – 2:30 pm Session Time
Daiwa Championship Day 1. Friday, 15th of Nov
- 5:30am Daily Registration
- 5:50am Mandatory Briefing
- Immediately after Briefing Competitors on water to muster at to the POWER-POLE START LINE
- All 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 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
- 5:30am Daily Registration
- 5:50am Mandatory Briefing
- Immediately after Briefing Competitors on water to muster at to the POWER-POLE START LINE
- All Anglers are at the Power-Pole Start Line Competition Day 2 begins at the POWER-POLE START LINE
- 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 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
- 5:30am Daily Registration
- 5:50am Mandatory Briefing
- Immediately after Briefing Competitors on water to muster at to the POWER-POLE START LINE
- All 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 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 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 15 Australian Champion!
Supplied Equipment **
- Hobie Mirage 180 Kayak
- Lowrance Sounder
- BerleyPro Visor
- FPV-Power Batteries 17.5 AH
- Rectangular Hatch
- BerleyPro Batterang Bro
- BerleyPro BucketBro
- Hobie Dry Bag
- Hobie Fishing Vantage Bag
- Hobie Soft Cooler Bag
- Livewell v2
- Power-Pole Mirco Anchor
- Sponsor prize packs paid down to 3rd place
- Championship trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
- 1st - TBA
- 2nd - TBA
- 3rd - TBA
- 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.
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.
# | Name | State |
---|---|---|
1 | Ben Gibbs | SA |
2 | Dennis Mageropoulos | NSW |
3 | Nathan Wright | VIC |
4 | Darrin Haywood | NSW |
5 | Gareth Goodhew | QLD |
6 | Travis Newland | WA |
7 | Jason Reid | NSW |
8 | Grant Oliver | NSW |
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)
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
Place | Angler | State | Division | F1 | W1 | F2 | W2 | TF | TW | Penalty | Net |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Results coming soon |
Brigadoon Holiday Park in Camden Haven
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.
Address: 7 Eames Ave, North Haven NSW 2443
Phone: (02) 6559 9172
Brigadoon Holiday Park in Camden HavenCabins
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
Stayz.com.au
Website: https://www.stayz.com.au/d/392659/port-macquarie-hastings-council
Airbnb.com.au
Website: https://www.airbnb.com.au/camden-haven-australia/stays/houses
Reflections, North Haven
Website: https://reflectionsholidays.com.au/parks/north-haven
Reflections, Bonny Hills
Website: https://reflectionsholidays.com.au/parks/bonny-hills
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