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Trailer Boat Tournament

2026 Online Entry Form

Dear Team Captain

Welcome to the 2nd Garmin Trailer Boat Tournament. We invite you to enter this season’s tournament. Enclosed is all the information. Please fill out all the necessary sheets and return them to us as soon as possible by email to office@mbgfc.co.nz or call into the office. A copy of the rules are available at the office if you would like them in advance.

 

PLEASE READ ALL THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION CAREFULLY

VENUE
The venue for the Garmin Trailer Boat Tournament briefing, prizegiving is in the Blue Lagoon (behind MBGFC clubrooms). Briefing starts at 1930 sharp on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

ENTRIES
To qualify for the Earlybird draw, entries must be received by Friday 23 January 2026. All entries and sweepstakes purchases must be completed and paid by Friday 30 January 2026. After this date entries and sweepstakes can only be paid for using cash, paid directly at the office, and will only be accepted BEFORE the briefing starts at 19:30.

ENTRY FEES
The entry fee $400 per boat, with optional sweepstakes

ELIGIBILTY
All anglers must be current financial members of Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Inc (MBGFC) or an affiliated NZSFC Club. Proof must be provided. Day membership to MBGFC will suffice. Trailer boats must be launched from a trailer. Sealegs, Jetskis and Kayaks are eligible. NOTE: A commercial vessel (Trailer boat) must provide a particular approval form under Section 111(1)(a) of the Fisheries Act for the Tournament dates to the Club office before going fishing. Fishing in is NOT permitted.

REGISTRATION & BRIEFING
Registration will be held at the MBGFC Clubrooms on Wednesday 4th February from midday and briefing at 1930 sharp. We will have burley and ice available to purchase from midday to end of briefing. At least one team representative MUST attend, and all team members are urged to attend to give sponsors maximum exposure. All rules and/or clarifications as well as additional instructions given at briefing are deemed to be known and accepted by all participants whether present or not.
Teams can depart after briefing.

BOAT DETAILS

The Boat Details section of this entry form may be passed to Coastguard solely for the purposes of assisting should a SAR be initiated.

When using Channel 61 as required in the rules or otherwise, you are notifying vessel intentions only. SAR trip reports and emergencies should be communicated on channel 63 - COASTGUARD.

PAYMENT DETAILS & CHECKLIST

Entry is deemed not valid until payment has been made.

MBGFC Bank Account 03 1578 0038675 00
Please state your  boat name in the REFERENCE field on the statement

@ $400 per boat
@ $80 plus $40 nomination Fee = $120 x ... anglers. ***Please complete a membership application form first ***
$50 for the tournament (all 3 days) $50 x ……… anglers *** Please provide the names of the Day Membership Anglers.

Trailer Boat Tournament Terms & Conditions

TRAILER BOAT TOURNAMENT

I have entered into the above fishing competition. I understand and accept that it involves a certain degree of risk to be associated with fishing either land based, from personal watercraft or from any sized vessel. Hazards that I could encounter whilst involved in this activity may include and is not limited to weather conditions, sea conditions, underwater obstructions, channel markers, other vessels, navigating, anchoring, traveling during darkness, mooring, and all other matters related to the sport of fishing and boating in general.

1. All skippers must sign a copy of this document prior to commencing the tournament.
2. Where possible it is recommended that all skippers should attend a tournament briefing.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Skipper to advise his/her other team members of the information given at the briefing.
4. It shall be the responsibility of the Skipper to advise the correct authority of their intended fishing area and estimated time of return. - Coastguard Channel 63
5. In the event of an emergency on the water, participants are to notify their nearest Coastguard or radio operator.

6. All participants agree and accept:-
• To enter this Tournament at their own risk;
• That boating and fishing involves a risk;
• Not to hold Tournament organizers, Officials, Sponsors or any other person involved with the Tournament liable for any loss or injury to person or equipment incurred during the Tournament;
• Notwithstanding any representations made, it shall be the responsibility of all participants to ensure that the provisions of all statutes, ordinances, regulations and by-laws related to (but not limited) to boating and fishing are complied with;
7. All participants agree to have read and understood the Tournament Rules.

SKIPPER RESPONSIBILTY
It is the skippers responsibility to decide whether or not to put to sea on any one day, taking into consideration the prevailing conditions, the seaworthiness of their vessel, the status of safety equipment on board, and the crews seamanship skills.
• I have the necessary skill, knowledge and qualifications to safeguard all on board.
• My vessel & all equipment are properly maintained.
• My vessel carries all the necessary safety equipment.
• We have a minimum of two means of communication; i.e. VHF marine radio, cellphone, flares etc.
• Each passenger has a correctly fitting buoyancy aid.
• My passengers are briefed on the location and use of all safety equipment.
• My vessel is loaded within its limit and all equipment is securely stowed.

I agree that neither the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club (Inc) nor any parties associated with the event shall have any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that may arise, whether or not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by me or my crew, from my intended or actual participation in the event or related activities.

I have made my crew aware of these conditions and have authority to sign on their behalf.
Clear Signature
The team agrees to fish by the tournament rules. I have made my crew aware of these conditions and have the authority to sign on their behalf.
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