HERE ARE THE RULES FROM THE 2009 J-BAY TOURNAMENT FYI. PLEASE STAND BY WHILE WE UPDATE FOR THIS YEARS EVENT The Sixth Annual Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament Hosted by Captain Kayak -Long Island's Premier Kayak Fishing Source.
The Sixth Annual Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009. Last year's tournament was a great success, even though bad weather hindered the actual turnout, kayak fishermen from all over enjoying the many activities and great fishing with the cooperation of all three targeted species - bluefish, striped bass and weakfish. This year the event has been moved back 2 weeks but fishing still promises to be great. The event is geared both toward, the serious competitive kayak fisherman and the person who just wants to learn more about this fast growing sport.
Again this years actual competition will be on Saturday with Sunday being the alternate rain day (If we have the Tournament on the Saturday, Sunday will just be a fun fishing day for those who choose to stay around and enjoy the great fishing the Bay has to offer this time of year). Like years past, the park will be open to camping from the Thursday to Sunday, The campground is only a few hundred feet from the launch and we encourage everybody to camp out and enjoy this great National Park. There will be a Friday night Captains Meeting that we encourage all to attend. During the meeting food will be served to all paid participants. Saturday will also be a day to test out all the best fishing kayaks courtesy of Captain Kayak, Long Island's Premier Fishing Kayak dealer.
The purpose of this event is to increase awareness of the incredible natural resource that we have in Jamaica Bay and to promote environmentally friendly activities like kayak fishing and to promote organizations like Casting for Recovery. The tournament will be a catch-and-release event to keep with the conservation theme.
All proceeds from this event go to Casting For Recovery. Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and educational program for women who have or have had breast cancer. This group provides an opportunity for women, whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease, to gather in beautiful, natural settings and learn fly-fishing, "a sport for life." Just as importantly, this tournament offers an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun. Casting for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies solely on donations to provide fly-fishing retreats to hundreds of breast cancer survivors every year. Your contribution is tax-deductible as permitted by law, and will help us expand our capacity to meet the ever-growing demand for our services. Through your support, we will be able to continue to enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors all across the country by providing retreats that promote mental, physical and emotional healing. To discuss the event please visit the Tournament Forum..
Event Itinerary
Thursday May 14th
· Campground set up for all participants will be open. All paid participants will be able to park and launch for free.
Friday
· Early Registration is open from 10:00 am to 2:00
· 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Fishing Kayak Demo Hosted by Captain Kayak- try all the best models!
· 7:00pm to 8:00pm - Captains Meeting and meal (registration for event will also take place from 8:00 to 9:00pm - even if you are signed up online you must check in order to not have to sign in on Saturday Morning)
Saturday
· 6:00am - Kayak Fishing Tournament begins
· 10:00 to 2:00 Fishing Kayak Demo Hosted by Captain Kayak- try all the best models!
· 2:30 Official end of Kayak Fishing competition
· 2:35 After tournament meal
· 3:00 competition and raffle winners announced
Sunday
· Camping and park is still open to all to enjoy - please bring a couple of garbage bags to help clean up!
Event Info
-LOCATION: FLOYD BENNET FIELD, Brooklyn, NY
-COST: $75 (Captain's Gift Bags to first 200 registrants)
-CAPTAINS MEETING: Food and drink will be served.,
-CAMPING: All entries are allowed to camp in out From Thursday to Sunday, most people choose to camp near the parking lot and launch area, so an air mattress is a good idea.
-DEMO: try the best fishing kayak models!
The demo will be free to anybody who wants to try out the most popular fishing kayaks.
-TOURNAMENT: If you are not pre-registered you must wait until 7am to fill out registration documents and launch. Any person wishing to enter a fish for prizes must be back at launch by 2:30pm. Winners will announced by 3:00.
Tournament Launch Sea Plane Ramp (FBF), Model Airplane Field (FBF), East side of Canarsie Pier (Belt Pkwy and Rockaway Pkwy) and North Channel Bridge (Cross Bay Blvd)
-RAFFLE: The raffle will begin at 3:00 or after winners of the tournament are announced. You do not need to be present for drawing of kayak prizes, but must be there to claim the smaller prizes to be raffled off.
-DIVISIONS: There will be four divisions - fly fishing, open, women’s and grand slam.
-DIRECTIONS: Take the Belt Parkway to Exit 11S, which is Flatbush Avenue South. Take Flatbush Avenue for 1.3 miles. The entrance to the field is on the left side at a traffic light. This light is just before the toll plaza for the Marine Parkway Bridge. Once inside the park, follow signs for car-top boat launch. The area is also known as the Sea Plane Launch Ramp. -LODGING: There are two hotels located less than 5 minutes away from Floyd Bennett Field and - The Comfort Inn Brooklyn & The Best Western. Both are located in Sheepshead Bay with tackle shops, restaurants, boat piers and fishing fleet just down the street.
For Hotel reservations contact Tauras at Litas Travel Service - (718) 441-6799 or Info@LitasTravel.com.
"ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS BOOKED WITH LITAS TRAVEL WILL BENEFIT THE TOURNAMENT CHARITY"
RULES
1. PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Participation is open to anyone 18
Years of age or older. Minors are eligible to register and participate with a parent or guardian who also participates in the event. Minors must have the signature of his or her parent or legal guardian on the entry form as applicable to any state, commonwealth, county, or federal regulations or law. The obligation to know these rules falls upon the parent. A completed entry form and entry fee must be received no later than the published deadline
2. WINNERS PLAQUES - will be awarded in 3 categories. Within each of the competitive categories there will be first, second and third. In the registration raffle, prizes will be awarded by the pulling of numbers and the total number of prizes in the raffle will be determined by the number of donated items.
First Place Open Division - will be determined by the longest fish caught of targeted Species (Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish).
First Place Fly Division - will be determined by biggest fish caught by fly rod of targeted species.
Grand Slam - will be determined by the longest aggregate measurement of 1 of each of the 3 target species (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish). Tournament organizer has final word on determining winners. Womens Division
3. SAFETY: Safe boating will be observed at all times. DURING COMPETITION, EACH CONTESTANT IS REQUIRED TO FOLLOW U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS INCLUDING POSSESSION OF COAST GUARD APPROVED TYPE III PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVISE (PFD), 360 DEGREE LIGHT, AND A WHISTLE IS MANDANTORY AND MUST BE ON BOARD.
4. STARTING TIME: 6:00 and all entrants wishing to enter a fish must be back at launch site by 2:00.
5. COMMUNICATIONS: the use of mobile communication is allowed.
6. SPORTSMANSHIP: all contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation. Intoxication will be cause for immediate disqualification. No alcoholic beverages or the use of illegal drugs is allowed. This rule extends through and includes signing of the check-in form at tournament headquarters. The illegal use of drugs, participation in any criminal activities, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition and compliance with tournament rules and the law are grounds for disqualification and/or rejection of any applicant from participation. This will also entail the return of any prizes awarded. KF4C will seek legal remedy if necessary.
7. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: All fish must be caught live via hook and line by bait or artificial lure. Entries to the Fly division are not permitted to have any other fishing outfits besides fly rods and reels and are required to launch from the registration area following inspection by a judge.
8. PROHIBITED: There is absolutely NO FERRYING (i.e. using another vehicle or boat, motorized or not to transport your kayak to a fishing location while on the water.)
9. PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS: Anywhere in Jamaica Bay East of Floyd Bennett Field. You can launch from any place that gives you legal access to the Bay, but you must register and photograph your kayak at the Floyd Bennett Field launch. You must also be back by the 3:00pm to qualify for prizes. All entries into the fly division must launch at FBF.
- During the hours of competition, contestants may not obtain or receive assistance, including but not limited to following a non-competitor's boat, the placing of markers by any non-competitor, towed by or riding on motorized vessels or electronic, voice or data communication from a non competitor...
- All participants must have with them a non-motorized vessel like a kayak or canoe. Other non-motorized vessels will be permitted at the discretion of the tournament committee. No electric or combustion engines permitted on the boat during the event. Contestants may leave the boat to stand or to wade while fishing but must be in SIGHT OF THEIR BOAT. Kayaks, canoes or permitted non-motorized (human powered) craft are the only mode of on-the-water transport allowed.
10. SCORING: Catch and release criteria, will be determined by the length of the longest fish: for the slam the combined length of each fish of the target species. Each contestant must have a digital camera to take pictures and enter pictures for prizes. There must be a picture of the angler with his kayak at launch site with any pictures to be entered for prizes. Fish must be photographed in or on boat, (vessels should be distinguishable in photo) next to provided tape measure. The photo must show clearly the length of the fish. Length is determined from the tip of the lower jaw to the natural (un-pinched) tip of the tail. The judging committee makes the call and the tournament director is the final authority on length but will not change the ruling of the judging committee. The tournament Director is not liable for photo processing and condition of cameras. In the event of a tie the most visibly larger fish of contestant's catch will be used to break tie. Only Striped Bass, Bluefish and Weakfish can be entered for prizes.
11. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: A waiver and release of liability statement is part of the entry form. It is required of each contestant that they take responsibility for themselves while participating in any tournament activities.
12. RULE CHANGES: Rule interpretation will be left exclusively to the tournament directors; decisions of the tournament director are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal.
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