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NAÏADE EVENTS
MARLIN MASTERS MAURITIUS
16th to 20th February 2008 – 2nd Edition


THE EVENT
Marlin Masters is an exciting Tag & Released fishing tournament being held 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 2008 winning team will participate in the IGFA 2009 Championship!


ORGANISING & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
» JP Henry Charters Ltd - Moana Big Game Fishing / Jean Pierre and Pascal Henry
JPH 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.

» Naïade Events / Albert d’Unienville
President in 2001 of Le Morne Angler’s Club, the oldest fishing club of the Indian Ocean (incorporated in 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 others are the Moana fleet with top class 42 feet long boats (beam 13 feet) powered by twin Caterpillar V8 210 HP.


RULES & REGULATIONS

Team and Boats
There must be a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 anglers per team. Each team will participate in a boat draw for each of the 4 days fishing. Spare boats will be provided in case of breakdown.

Fishing
Fishing days (depending weather conditions):


(New Moon: 20 - 21 February 2008)

Fishing Date:16th of February 2008 starts at 05h30 and stops at 16h00
Fishing Date: 17th of February 2008 starts at 06h00 and stops at 16h00
Fishing Date: 18th of February 2008 starts at 07h00 and stops at 16h00
Fishing Date: 19th of February 2008 starts at 05h30 and stops at 16h00

At 16h00 every fishing day, all lines must be out of the water. Should a fish be hooked after 16h00 the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. If a fish is hooked and reported on the radio before 16h00, 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.

Radio
All strikes must be reported on the radio giving fish species if known, name of angler, line class and zone in which the fish has been hooked.

Line Test
Line class allowed: 80 lb., 50 lb. and 30 lb line. No point will be awarded for any fish caught on any other line class. Should you decide to fish on 50 lb and/or 30 lb line class, we recommend that you bring your own equipment.

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.

Points
Will be awarded pr lb. for fish caught in accordance with the following table:

  Line Test
Fish 30 lb. 50 lb. 80 lb.
Blue & Black Marlin 30 20 10
Striped Marlin & Sail Fish 18 12 6
Spearfish 12 8 4
Mako Shark over 50 lbs 15 10 5
Yellowfin / Dog Tooth Tuna over 50 lb 15 10 5
Any other Shark over 50 lb 9 6 3
Dorado over 15 lb 9 6 3
Wahoo over 20 lb 9 6 3
 
Release
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:
  Points Line / Points  
Fish / lb allowed on 30 lb. 50 lb. 80 lb.
Blue or Black Marlin estimated less than 300 lb 300 lb 30 20 10
Striped Marlin & Sailfish estimated less than 100 lb 100 lb 18 12 6
Spearfish estimated less than 25 lb 25 lb 12 8 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.

Tournament Rules
The competition will be governed by IGFA Rules.


STAR PRIZES & REWARDS
Winning Team - Team who has scored the highest number of points

  • Marlin Masters Mauritius Challenge Trophy and Souvenir Trophy
  • One economy class return air ticket offered by Air Mauritius for travel to/from any point within the Air Mauritius network for each member of the Team
  • Free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts for each Member of the Team (on ½ board basis) for the Marlin Masters Mauritius 2009
  • Invitation to participate to the IGFA Offshore World Championship 2009 (excluding air transfers and accommodation).

Winner Single Event – Angler who has scored the highest number of points

  • Marlin Masters Mauritius - Challenge Trophy and Souvenir Trophy
  • One economy class return air ticket offered by Air Mauritius for travel to/from any point within the Air Mauritius network
  • Four nights free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts (on ½ board basis).

Individual Challenge Woman – Angler who has scored the highest number of points

  • Marlin Masters Mauritius Individual Woman Trophy.

Winner Boat Crew: Cash Prize RS.8000/.
Heaviest Billfish: The Heaviest Billfish Trophy.
Billfish Released / Boated: Official Certificate.
Heaviest fish other than a Billfish: Souvenir Trophy.
Heaviest Shark / Tuna / Dorado / Wahoo: Souvenir Trophy (Plaque).


INFORMATION & ENQUIRIES
Naïade Events – Head Office Mauritius: ADUnienville@naiade.com
Naïade Resorts – UK London: marketing@naiaderesorts.co.uk
Naïade Resorts – Germany Frankfurt: zentrale@naiade-resorts.de
Naïade Resorts – France Paris: naiade4@wanadoo.fr
Naïade Resorts – Italy: naiade4@wanadoo.fr
Naïade Holidays – South Africa Johannesburg: sydney@naiadeholidays.co.za


OFFICIAL EVENT'S WEB SITES
www.naiaderesorts.com / www.blackriver-mauritius.com


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