All fish caught will need to be photographed as per the the measuring mat requirements on the following page.

Measuring mats will be supplied by the contest organisers.

Any fish caught that have not been photographed and sent to the contest organisers will not be eligible for entry into the contest.

All fish entered into the Land contest will need to be photographed and sent to us. This is to ensure that the fish has been well taken care of and will be in good condition for auction.

1. Place your fish alongside the measuring mat.
2. Place your contest tag next to the fish.
3. Photograph the fish on your mobile phone. If you can timestamp the photo then it will help. If you can’t timestamp the photo then please tell us what time the fish was caught in your text or email.
4. Send the photo to us either by text to 021 504067 or email at entries@charityfishing.co.nz

All fish are to be put on salt ice asap to ensure best quality when entered.

2 Rod maximum per angler with a maximum of 3 hooks per rod.

The Land Contest will start at 5:00am on Saturday the 5th of February and conclude at 3:00pm on Sunday the 6th of February. Land Competitors will be able to fish through the night.

All fish must be entered into the contest by 5:00pm on Sunday the 6th of February unless the Lay day is used in which case all fish must be entered by Monday the 7th of February.

Land Contest fishing grounds are set at just north of Kapiti Island to Cape Paliser as designated in the contest map.

Any abuse of officials/helpers will result in disqualification from the competition.

Boating and other water sports can be dangerous and life threatening activities. Skippers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their own boats, crew and boating equipment. All entrants and boat owners participate at their own risk.

The Petone Working Men’s Club, its partners, its employees, officers, sponsors and volunteers (together “the organizers”) accept no responsibility in any respect for personal injury, loss or damage to property arising out of or in connection with the Competition, regardless of cause. Each entrant releases the organizers to the fullest extent permitted by law from all claims or demands of any kind and from all liability which may arise in respect of any incident associated with the Competition. Each entrant also agrees not to bring any action, claim or demand against the organizers in respect of the Competition and agrees to indemnify the organizers for all costs, claims, demands, expenses (including full legal expenses) arising in respect of their participation in the Competition.

Scrutineering of anglers by the organizers is not to be taken as an endorsement as to the safety of said angler, their equipment or the experience of their crew.

The holding of the Competition does not constitute an endorsement by the organizers that the weathers or sea conditions are suitable for the boats and/or entrants.

The Competition is held in the spirit of amateur fishing and fair competition. If, in the opinion of the Petone Charity Fishing Competition Committee, competitors have breached the spirit of the Competition the Committee reserves the right to exclude competitor(s). The Committee’s decision is final.

Anglers will be scrutinized at the Club’s discretion.

SAFETY

a. All vessels must carry 2 forms of operational mobile communication, VHF Radio (hand-held VHF is okay) and cellphone. One approved Life Jacket per person and one current hand-held flare, and/or 406mhz EPIRB. No exceptions – this is a competition requirement.

b. All vessels in the contest must monitor CH 14 repeater,(owned by the Wellington Coastguard and the Mana Coastguard). CH2

c. (04) 568 5404 or 027 318 1959 – Competition HQ – can be used as a last resort if radio contact fails.

d. Distress safety calling channel in the first instance is CH 16. Failing that CH 62 or CH 71

e. All vessels must be operationally compliant

f. In addition to the mandatory equipment stated above, it is strongly recommended that the following items are carried on each vessel:

– More than 1 working Mobile Phone (Boats)
– Working Navigation lights
– First Aid Kit
– Anchor and Warp
– Bilge pump
– Bucket
– Paddle(s)
– Compass
– Knife
– Fire Extinguisher
– Spare fuel
– Torch
– Emergency tool kit

g. Always take care on rocks and dangerous surfaces.

Special thanks to the Wellington & Mana Coastguard for the use of their repeater. Please remember Coastguard has priority over this channel.

Any angler entering that is under the age of 14 as of 1st of February 2025 will be entered into the Junior category of the respective contest entered. No exceptions.

Any cancellation will be posted on the Petone Charity Fishing Competitions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CharityFishing or Gordon can be contacted on 027 318 1959 as a last resort.

If both Saturday and Sunday are unsuitable for fishing then the prizegiving will be held on Sunday the 9th of February at 6:00pm and all prizes shall be given away as lucky anglers.