The Seventh Annual Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament hosted by Captain Kayak will be held on Saturday, May 15th, 2010. Last year's tournament was a huge success, with 262 registered kayak anglers from all over (as far as France) enjoying the many activities and great fishing. Even the fog didn’t keep the participants from catching and releasing the largest striped bass and weakfish in the event’s history. This event is geared both for the serious kayak angler and the person who wants to learn more about this fast growing and exciting sport.
Again this year’s competition will be on Saturday with Sunday being the alternate rain day. The park will be open to camping from Thursday to Sunday. This tournament offers an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun. 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 Captain’s Meeting on Friday that we encourage all to attend and where food will be served to all paid participants. The purpose of the Captain’s Meeting is to review the rules and to provide a basic orientation of the park and answer any questions. The tournament will be a catch-and-release event to keep with the conservation theme.
This is a National Park and participants will be required to “Pack It In, Pack It Out”
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. 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. 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.
New for 2010:
Registration Cap In order to better plan the event a cap has been established at 350 total registrants. This will include both fishing and non-fishing participants.
Divisions To establish a Division there must be a minimum of 20 participants registered in that division by April 26th 2010. This will include Open, Women’s, Junior (under 18), Electric and Fly. If the Division requirement is not met then that group will be entered in either the Open or Fly Division with the exception of electric which will be allowed to participate but will not be eligible for awards.
Non-Fishing Participants In order to accommodate spouses, children etc., who do not wish to fish in the tournament, a Non-Fishing Participant category has been established. This category will allow the registered participant to use the facilities provided and access to the food served at the event. A Gift Bag will be provided for Non-Fishing Participants which will include the tournament Tee shirt. Measurement of Fish The tournament this year will go to a fork length measurement system to simplify the taking of photos. This is the measurement from the nose to the fork of the tail. Click here for more info. Fork Length Measurements
Event Itinerary
Thursday, May 13th 2010
· Campground set up for all participants will be open. Camping, Parking and launching kayaks are all included in the registration fee. A parking and launch permit will be issued at CHECK-IN to registered participants and MUST be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle at all times. National Park Service Police and the Park Rangers will strictly enforce this so keep your tag visible.
Friday, May 14th 2010
· Early Check-In and Registration is open from 10:00am to 2:00pm
· 2:00pm to 6:00pm Fishing Kayak Demo Hosted by Captain Kayak- try all the best models!
· 6:00pm to 7:00pm - Captains Meeting and meal. Check-In and Registration for event will also take place from 5:00pm to 9:00pm – (even if you are registered online you must check in so as not to have to wait to do so on Saturday Morning)
Saturday, May 15th 2010
· 5:00am – Registration and Check In
· 6:00am - Kayak Fishing Tournament begins
· 2:00pm Official end of Kayak Fishing competition
· 3:30pm Post- Tournament Dinner
· 3:30pm Awards ceremony and raffles
Sunday, May 16th 2010 (Tournament Rain Date)
· Camping and park is still open to all to enjoy - please practice “Pack It In, Pack It Out”
Event Info
LOCATION: FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, Brooklyn, NY.
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 Kayak Tournament or car-top boat launch. The area is also known as the Sea Plane Launch Ramp. COST: $75 - For all Tournament Fishing Participants registered on or before April 26th 2010
$95 - For all Tournament Fishing Participants registered after April 26th 2010
$55 - For all Tournament Non-Fishing Participants registered on or before April 26th 2010
$75 - For all Tournament Non-Fishing Participants registered after April 26th 2010
CAPTAIN’S BAGS: The first 200 registered Fishing Participants will receive a Deluxe Captain’s Bag (valued over $100) which will include a Hobie duffle bag, Tournament T-shirt, Raffle Ticket and fishing related items from Berkley, Tsunami, as well as other national brand products.
The remaining 150 registered Fishing and Non Fishing Participants will receive a Gift Bag (valued over $75) which will include a Tote bag, Tournament T-shirt, and other assorted items. All Registered Fishing participants will receive a raffle ticket.
CAPTAINS MEETING: Food and soft drinks will be served.
CAMPING: All paid participants are permitted to camp from Thursday to Sunday, most people choose to camp near the parking lot and launch area, so an air mattress is a good idea. A good method of washing your fishing gear is with a pressurized garden sprayer. It can be refilled at the park.
LAUNCH LOCATIONS: Sea Plane Launch Ramp at the Main Tournament Site
Model Airplane Field at Floyd Bennett Field
Canarsie Pier (East Side) Rockaway Parkway South exit off Belt Parkway.
North Channel Bridge (Cross Bay Blvd west side)
DEMO: Try the best fishing kayak models. Manufacturer reps will be on hand to answer your questions.
This will be held on Friday from 2 – 5pm.
TOURNAMENT: If you are NOT Checked In or Registered by Friday night you must wait until 5am on Saturday to do so. Any person wishing to enter a fish for prizes must be back at the launch by 2:00pm. Winners will be announced at 3:30pm.
RAFFLE: The raffle will begin at 3:30 after Tournament winners are announced. Please write your name and phone number on all raffle tickets. You do not need to be present for drawing of kayaks, but must be there to claim the smaller prizes to be raffled off.
DIVISIONS: There will be five divisions assuming the 20 participant rule is met: Open, Women’s, Junior (under 18), Electric and Fly.
The Grand Slam will be given to the person with the longest aggregate fork length measurement of 1 of each Striped Bass, Weakfish, and Bluefish.
NEW YORK STATE SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE: If a saltwater license continues to be in place at the time of the tournament all fishing participants will be required by law to have in their possession a valid
NYS Recreational Marine Fishing License
Recreational marine fishing licenses will be offered for sale as part of DEC's automated licensing system (DECALS) and will be available at all locations where hunting and fishing licenses are offered (most town clerks; many bait and tackle shops; sporting goods stores; DEC regional offices in Albany, Allegheny, Buffalo, Ray Brook, Stony Brook, and Watertown).
You can also purchase your licenses via telephone 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or online by visiting the DEC Internet Sporting License Sales page.
Resident annual marine fishing license - $10
Resident 7-day marine fishing license - $8
Non-resident annual marine fishing license - $15
Non-resident 7-day marine fishing license - $10
For more information and frequently asked questions go to: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/54950.html
LODGING: There are two hotels located less than 5 minutes away from Floyd Bennett Field and Tournament Launch - 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. Awards –will be presented in 5 categories if the division criteria have been met (20 registered participants). Within each of the competitive division 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.
Targeted Species (Bass, Bluefish, and Weakfish).
First Place Open Division – longest (fork length) fish caught of targeted species.
First Place Women’s Division – longest (fork length) fish caught by a Woman of targeted species.
First Place Fly Division - longest (fork length) fish caught by fly rod of targeted species.
First Place Junior Division - longest (fork length) fish caught by a person under 18 years of age of targeted species.
First Place Electric Division – longest (fork length) fish caught in an electric powered kayak of targeted species.
Grand Slam - will be determined by the longest (fork length) aggregate measurement of 1 of each of the 3 target species (Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Weakfish). Tournament organizer has final word on determining winners.
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. TOURNAMENT RULES REQUIRE THAT A CLASS III PFD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN A KAYAK.
4. STARTING TIME: 6:00am and all entrants wishing to enter a fish must be back at launch site by 2:00pm.
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. Legal remedy will be sought 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 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 2:00pm to qualify for prizes. All entries into the fly division must launch at Floyd Bennett Field.
Note: In order to protect wildlife and sensitive marsh habitat, entry into salt marshes or onto any islands in Jamaica Bay is not permitted.
- 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 a passenger on motorized vessels or electronic, voice or data communication from a non competitor...
- All participants must have with them a vessel like a kayak or canoe. Other vessels will be permitted at the discretion of the tournament committee. No 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 electric motorized craft are the only mode of on-the-water transport allowed.
10. SCORING: Catch and release criteria, will be determined by the fork length of the longest fish: for the slam the combined fork lengths 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 fork length of the fish. Length is determined from the tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail. Fork Length Measurements 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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