Deep Sea Fishing Tournament - Mauritius Island 30 November 05 December 2010
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The Event – 3rd Edition Organizing and Technical Committee Fishing Boats Tournament’s Rules and Regulations – fishing days Programme of the week Star Prizes and Rewards Entry Fee per Team Accommodation ¾ Les Pavillons (5 Stars) ¾ Tamassa (4 Stars)
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The Event – 3rd Edition Marlin Masters is a beautiful annual Tag & Released fishing tournament which takes place in Mauritius, on the west and south west coast of the Island, in front of Le Morne and Black River: the best spots for deep sea fishing in Mauritius and among the best in the world! The Event is being organized by dedicated, passionate and professional fishermen in synergy with one of the regional leading hotel group in the Indian Ocean, Naïade Resorts. Marlin Masters is an International Game Fish Association Offshore World Championship Qualifying tournament: the 2010 winning team will participate in the IGFA 2011 Championship!
Organizing and Technical Committee ¾ JP Henry Charters Ltd - Moana Big Game Fishing / Jean Pierre and Pascal Henry JP Henry Charters is the number one in deep sea fishing sector in Mauritius, with more than 30 years activities and a solid experience in the organization of international tournaments in Mauritius ¾ Naïade Events / Albert d’Unienville President in 2001 of Le Morne Angler’s Club (the oldest and most dynamic fishing club of the Indian Ocean inc. 1957), organizer and co-organizer of international and local deep sea fishing competitions since 1998
Fishing Boats Marlin Masters Mauritius makes available to participants the best and fully equipped boats on the Island. Among them are the Moana fleet with top class 42 feet long boats (beam 13 feet) powered by twin Caterpillar V8 210 HP.
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Tournament’s Rules and Regulations – fishing days The tournament will be governed by IGFA Rules. Teams There must be a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 Anglers per team. A Team Captain must be appointed for each team. Each team will participate in boat draws for each of the 5 days fishing. Spare boats will be provided in case of breakdown. Fishing Fishing days (depending weather conditions) have been fixed as follows: 9 9 9 9 9
Day one / 30.11.10: starts at 06h45 / lines out at 16h00 Day two / 01.12.10: starts at 06h45 / lines out at 16h00 Day three / 03.12.10: starts at 06h30 / lines out at 16h00 Day four / 04.12.10: starts at 08h00 / lines out at 16h00 Day five / 05.12.10: starts at 08h00 / lines out at 16h00
Note on tide: as New Moon is on 05.12.10, the tide which will prevail all along the above week will be excellent for Marlin fishing. Every fishing day, all lines must be out of the water at the time mentioned above. Should a fish be hooked after lines out time the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. If a fish is hooked and reported on the radio before lines out time, no penalty will be imposed. However, the team must be back at the club's jetty by midnight otherwise the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. On the last day of fishing all teams must be back at the Club's jetty by 17h00 otherwise the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. Notice - bad weather conditions and exceptional situations: The Organising Committee can change, modify and/or cancel fishing dates in case of bad weather conditions resulting from cyclones, cyclone alert, strong winds, tidal wave, rough seas, flooding and any other natural disaster or exceptional situations beyond it’s control, occurring during period 30.11.10 to 05.12.10 or prior to this period. Line Test Line class allowed: 80 lb and 50 lb. No point will be awarded for any fish caught on any other line class. Anglers are allowed to bring their own equipments. Radio report - strikes All strikes must be reported on the Club’s Radio giving: Fish species if known / Zone in which the fish has been hooked Name of angler / Line class Weigh in Team captains must report to the Weigh Master after docking, with their completed and signed fish score cards. A signed "Nil" card must be submitted even if no fish was caught or released.
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Fish caught and points awarded
Points will be awarded pr lb for fish caught in accordance with the following table: Fish
50 lb line test
Blue & Black Marlin Striped Marlin & Sail Fish Spearfish Mako Shark over 100 lb Yellow fin / Dog Tooth Tuna over 20 lb Any other Shark over 100 lb Dorado over 10 lb Wahoo over 10 lb
80 lb line test
20
15
Release only
Release only
Release only
Release only
10 10 6 6 6
6 6 4 4 4
Release and points awarded Blue or Black Marlins estimated to weigh 300 lb or less may be released. A fish will be considered released and will be eligible for points as soon as the leader is in hand and the fish released. Points will be awarded pr lb. for fish released in accordance with the following table: Fish / weigh estimation Blue or Black Marlin estimated less than 300 lb Striped Marlin & Sailfish Spearfish Mako Shark and any other Shark
Points allowed on
300 lb 100 lb 40 lb 100 lb
50 lb line test
80 lb line test
20 12 8 6
15 8 5 4
Claims Claims should be signified in writing by the Team Captain immediately upon arrival to the President of the Judges. The decision of the Judges will be final.
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Programme of the week Monday 29th of November 2010 Last day for arrival at hotel 16h00 Meeting at Le Morne Angler’s Cub (LMAC) Technical briefing, draw of boats Meeting with boats’ crew Captain Dinner at LMAC (end of evening at 20h45) Tuesday 30th of November 2010 First day of fishing Weigh in cocktail after fishing at LMAC Dinner at leisure at hotel Wednesday 1st of December 2010 Second day of fishing Weigh in cocktail after fishing at LMAC Dinner together at hotel Draw of boats for the next 3 days of fishing Thursday 2nd of December 2010 - free Day Inland excursion discover deep Mauritius (Full day including lunch together For Anglers & Accompanying persons) Friday 3rd of December 2010 Third day of fishing Weigh in cocktail after fishing at LMAC Dinner at leisure at hotel Saturday 4th of December 2010 Fourth day of fishing Sunset cruise and barbecue on board Madiana Deluxe catamaran after weigh in for Anglers and Accompanying persons! Sunday 5th of December 2010 Fifth day of fishing Dinner and Prize Giving Ceremony at hotel
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Star Prizes and Rewards Winning Team Team who has scored the highest no. of points Marlin Masters Mauritius Souvenir Trophy One economy class returns air ticket Offered by our Partner for each member of the Team Free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts For 4 members of the Team on ½ board basis: Six nights for the next edition Invitation to participate to the IGFA Offshore World Championship 2011 (Excluding air transfers and accommodation)
Winner single event Men Angler who has scored the highest number of points Marlin Masters Mauritius Souvenir Trophy Free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts: Four nights on ½ board basis for the next edition (Accommodation is non cumulative If winner of single event Is also member of winning team)
Winner single event Woman Angler who has scored the highest number of points Marlin Masters Mauritius Souvenir Trophy Free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts: Four nights on ½ board basis for the next edition (Accommodation is non cumulative If winner of single event Is also member of winning team)
Heaviest Billfish Souvenir Trophy Heaviest fish other than a Billfish Souvenir Trophy Heaviest Shark / Tuna / Dorado / Wahoo Souvenir Trophy Certificates, gifts and souvenirs
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Entry Fee per Team A maximum of 5 Members par Team is allow. A. Registration Fee: Euros 500 The above do not apply to participants residing at any Naïade Resorts hotel and preferably Les Pavillons or Tamassa B. Fishing – boat charter: Euros 4000 or ZAR 41700 or GBP 3480 or USD 5445 per Team including 1. 2. 3. 4.
Maximum of 5 days fishing Lunch and non alcoholic drinks on board during fishing days Trophies and prizes for the different winners Marlin Masters and Partners souvenir
Payment terms: ¾ At latest 15.11.10 ¾ 5% discount for payment prior to 30.10.10 The number of Teams entering the tournament will be limited. The above fees exclude accommodation and air transfers but include local VAT. Notice - bad weather conditions and exceptional situations: The Organising Committee can change, modify and/or cancel fishing dates in case of bad weather conditions resulting from cyclones, cyclone alert, strong winds, tidal wave, rough seas, flooding and any other natural disaster or exceptional situations beyond it’s control, occurring during period 30.11.10 to 05.12.10 or prior to this period. In this situation fishing will be invoiced per day and balance overpaid will be refunded. The Organising Committee will also consider, without any guarantee and or commitment, a possible extension of the Tournament dates up to 06.12.10 maximum, depending boat availability, in order to try to catch up fishing dates which have been cancelled. All additional costs for extension of accommodation (depending rooms availability) and/or resulting from air tickets modification, will be for the client’s account. Hotel and Air Ticket costs will however not be refunded in all cases mentioned above.
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Accommodation - visit your hotel on www.naiade.com Les Pavillons (Naïade) 5 Stars
Built in 1997, ‘Les Pavillons’ has been completely renovated to the highest standard of luxury while respecting the Mauritian environment. Located in an historic setting against the striking backdrop of the majestic Morne Brabant, Les Pavillons, a luxury hotel of Mauritius, is surrounded by white sandy beaches in a calm turquoise lagoon. Nestled amongst lush green vegetation, ‘Les Pavillons’ has been designed in an authentic and sensitive manner, owing a great respect to the surrounding environment. Combining natural and traditional materials and colours with modern amenities, ‘Les Pavillons’ unites the classic with the contemporary to exquisite effect. A natural elegance permeates the property. Les Pavillons is a unique and timeless hotel conceived and realized as a haven of peace and serenity. Accommodation rates for Les Pavillons include: 9 9 9
Transfers airport-hotel-airport, during fishing days and for all social events All social events on the programme Room rate includes also dinner and breakfast
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Tamassa (Naïade) 4 Stars
A spacious 4-star hotel that sets out to provide a contemporary setting that likes to be different. All the rooms, housed in a set of villas, face the sea. They are arranged in three arcs, two around large swimming pools with a beach and the third on the seafront. All the common areas, on the other hand, are grouped together in village style, with a view of the sea to one side and on the other sugarcane fields running all the way to the foothills of the mountains. It’s all quite magical a fabulous shoreline, lush greenery, rare tree specimens, flowering shrubs, plants and turquoise waters. Tamassa, Naïade Resorts’ latest creation, features 214 rooms; all with a sea view is a happy fusion of the contemporary and the traditional! Accommodation rates include: 9 9 9
Transfers airport-hotel-airport, during fishing days and for all social events All social events on the programme Room rate includes also dinner, breakfast, lunch and drinks: beers, all locally bottled drinks (marked with an asterisk*) such as Rhum, Gin, Vodka, Whisky, Brandy, Vermouth, juices, soft drinks, and mineral water at our Main Bar & Restaurant during operating hours (11h00 to 24h00)
Marlin Masters Mauritius 2010 Presentation document
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