KAYAK RULES

Special Rules– Kayaking Event

1. All competitors to register on the day at the registration point

2. All competitors must have as a minimum, a PFD and Whistle, suitable clothing, wetsuit, dry suit, kayak suit or waders with belt and wind proof top. (Stewards will check these items at registration and competitors will be requested to sign to confirm they have the above as a minimum)

3. The launch/start will by controlled by a steward/member of the festival committee, kayaks will be able to depart the beach on his/her command and fishing may start immediately.

4. A stewards boat will patrol the boundaries and assist with communications. Any instructions given by the stewards boat are final, failure to observe their instructions will lead to disqualification.

5. If the weather forecast is such that it is obvious in advance that launching will be impossible, the committee will attempt to relocate the venue and this will be communicated on the festival web site, Whitby anglers web site and if possible in the local press.

6. The boundaries will be finalised prior to the match on match day and will be marked by buoys at the north and south extremities.

7. This is a heaviest fish match

8. Minimum sizes as per shore event rules apply with the exception wrasse which are not permitted.

9. Fishing may continue up to 16.00 hrs, competitors must weigh in at the weigh Station between 18.00—19.00 hrs

10. In the event of a deterioration in the weather the steward will order a recall, if more than half the allotted time has elapsed the match will be deemed to have been completed and a weigh in will take place to
determine the result.

11. Each competitor may have a maximum of two rods fitted out and ready to fish, but may only fish with one rod at any one time.

12. Hook limits as per festival rules, treble hooks count as one hook

13. It is recommended that all kayaks carry a VHF radio or mobile phone and flares.