2017 Hobie® Kayak Bream Series 9 Australian Championship – Western Australia.

Information Sheet

Included in the entry fee for this year’s Australian Championship:

• The use of a new fully rigged 2017/18 Hobie Mirage® Pro Angler 14 powered by the MirageDrive® 180.
• 2 Official 2017 Australian Championship jerseys
• Official Hobie Hat
• Official Sponsors Hat
• Official Hobie Buff
• Official Welcoming Registration Function, includes Complimentary Canapes and a Limited Open Bar
• Complimentary buffet breakfast on pre-fish and competition days provided by Lowrance
• Competition day snack packs provided by Getaway Outdoors Group
• Lunch on Thursday provided by Getaway Outdoors Group
• Lunch on Friday provided by Getaway Outdoors Group
• Lunch on Saturday provided by Mandurah Quay Resort
• Lunch on Sunday provided by Hobie Polarized
• Official Championship Tournament dinner on Saturday provided by Hobie Cat Australasia
• The chance to be crowned 2017 Hobie Kayak Bream Series 9 Australian Champion

Welcome Function and Mandatory Briefing. Wednesday 15th of November

• Mandatory Briefing 6:30pm
  • Session Times (Indicative times announced – subject to change)
  • Rules and event Information
• Registration (All anglers to bring PFD for inspection)
• Kayak Allocation
• Introduction of Qualifying Anglers
• Presentation of Welcome Packs
• Angler of the Year presentation
• Lowrance Elite 5 Demonstration

Pre-Fish Day. Thursday 16th of November

• 7:30am Daily Registration
• 7:50am Mandatory Briefing
• 8:00am Access to Event Boats
• Session Time: 8:30am – 1pm * (Subject to change)
  

Session Information

Competition Day 1. Friday 17th of November

• 6:00am Daily Registration
• 6:20am Mandatory Briefing
• 6:30am – 3:00pm Competition Day 1 Session – First Safe Light -Subject to change*

Competition Day 2. Saturday 18th of November

• 6:00am Daily Registration
• 6:20am Mandatory Briefing
• 6:30am – 3:00pm Competition Day 2 Session – First Safe Light -Subject to change*

Competition Day 3. Sunday 19th of November

• 6:00am Daily Registration (Anglers to return sounder chargers before a key tag is assigned)
• 6:20am Mandatory Briefing
• 6:30am – 2:00pm Competition Day 3 Session – First Safe Light -Subject to change*

Functions and Meals

• Wednesday, Nov 15th
  • Canapes
  • Open Bar (Limited soft drinks, beer and wine)
  • Dinner (Anglers to Organise Own)

• Thursday, Nov 16th
  • 6:00am Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
  • Snack Packs and Drinks
  • 1:00 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • Dinner (Anglers to Organise Own) (item revised: Mon, 13 Nov 2017)

• Friday, Nov 17th
  • 5:30am Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
  • Snack Packs and Drinks
  • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • 5:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner (Cash Bar)

• Saturday, Nov 18th
  • 5:30am Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
  • Snack Packs and Drinks
  • 2:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • 5:30pm sharp – 7:30pm Official Championship Dinner (Cash Bar)

• Sunday, Nov 19th
  • 5:30am Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
  • Snack Packs and Drinks
  • 1:30 – onwards Lunch at the Event Site
  • Dinner (Anglers to Organise Own)

Mandatory Briefings

It is mandatory to attend all briefings listed above. 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

• Sign Posted Marinas: If you are asked to move along from ANY marina, or any other location, please do so immediately.

Daiwa Event Site Location

Mandurah Quay, Mandurah in Western Australia

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 on the waterway from and including Wednesday 18th October up to and including Wednesday 15th November.

Prizes

• Sponsor prize packs paid down to 10th place.
• Championship trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
• Cash Prizes of:
  • 1st – $1000.00
  • 2nd – $750.00
  • 3rd – $500.00
  • Big Bream – $250.00 per competition day
  • Anglers Choice Award (Entry Refunded)
  • Donut Dough $100.00 – random draw each competition day
• 1st place will also receive a paid complimentry entry fee into the 2018 Hobie Kayak Bream Series 10 Australian Championship provided the angler competes during the 2018 Hobie Kayak Bream Series 10. (subject to 2018 rules*)

The Kayak

• Anglers will compete in new identically rigged 2017/18 Hobie Mirage® Pro Angler 14 kayaks, powered by the MirageDrive® 180.
• Anglers who are unable to be present at the allocated time will have to forfeit their entry into the Australian Championship.
• If any items are damaged or missing the angler will incur charges.
• It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure the supplied batteries are charged before they take the kayak on the water each day. Battery chargers are not to be stored in the kayaks at any time. All chargers are to be returned at morning registration, on day three of the championship, before a key tag can be allocated.
• After the allocation, all supplied equipment will become the responsibility of the angler for the duration of the event.
• At boat allocation, Hobie will provide a detailed list of what items can and cannot be removed from the kayak during the event. No accessories, fittings, or decals can be added to or removed from the kayak without permission.

Supplied Equipment

• Hobie Livewell XL
• Hobie MirageDrive® 180
• Lowrance Elite-5 TI Sounder
• Chargers
• Anchor Trolley
• Stakeout Pole
• Access to Trax 2-30 wheels

Angler Checklist

• Fishing gear; rods, reels, tackle boxes (boxes not supplied)
• 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 Kayak Bream Series 9 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 Kayak Bream Series. *Minimum Number of rounds to be determined.
• Only official tournament apparel must be worn during Pre-Fish and Competition Days.