Sea Angling Classic Legacy 2025

WELCOME TO THE 4th EDITION OF THE SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
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Get ready for the Sea Angling Classic 2025 – an unmissable event in the UK’s sea angling calendar! From 19th - 22nd June, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an exciting competition staged on some of the most prolific fishing grounds in the country.

Based out of award-winning luxury marina Premier Marinas, Port Solent, the Sea Angling Classic 2025 is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of angling, conservation, and community. This year, we are proud to dedicate the event as a charity fundraiser for FreeSpirit, supporting their vital work.

With the backing of incredible sponsors, led by Lowrance, Crewsaver, Premier Marinas, and YETI, and fully supported by the Angling Trade Association, the competition will bring together passionate anglers for an unforgettable experience on the water.

Secure your place today and be part of one of the most exciting fishing competitions of the year.

Prizes will go from 1st to 15th place as well as best-placed lady, best junior, and best small boat of 6.7 meters and under provided by our world-class partners.

All competing anglers to receive a welcome bag with products from our event sponsors

CONDITION OF ENTRY

A minimum of 2 anglers per boat and a maximum of 4

The competition is open to all participants aged 10 years and above (must be 10 years old on the first day of on-site registration).

Competitors aged 10 to 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Sea Angling Classic recognizes participants aged 16 and above (on the first day of registration) as adults. Therefore, they can compete without a guardian but cannot be designated as the Captain of a boat until they turn 18 (on the first day of registration).

This event is for recreational anglers. In the spirit of fairness, anyone who currently operates or has operated a commercially coded angling charter boat within 25 miles of Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower in the five years leading up to the event is not permitted to enter the Recreational Boat event.

All anglers must be insured as per event requirements.

A valid VHF license must be held by either the Captain or a crew member.

All competitors are required to sign the on-site registration form, which includes a disclaimer confirming their acceptance and understanding of the final event rules, terms & conditions, and any sanitary measures in place.

All anglers participating in the event must:
Complete at least one cleanup operation in their local area before the event. Photographic evidence must be posted on social media.
If a participant fails to complete the cleanup on time, they must pay a £50 contribution towards Spirit of Angling’s youth and sustainability initiatives to participate in the event.

EVENT DETAILS IN BRIEF
A minimum of two anglers per boat (maximum of 4)
Maximum of 4 rods per boat and 1 set up with no terminal tackle (4 in total)
A maximum of 3 hooks per rod triple hooks count as 1 hook

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Rod and line, catch, photograph, and release event

1 spare rod may be set up on board but without any terminal tackle

Bait and artificial lures may be used

The longest 3 of each of the following 5 target species: Tope, Smoothhound, Rays, Bass, and Black bream to count per day.

The combined length of the longest 3 of each species provides an overall length per day.

The lengths from day 1 and day 2 are added together to identify the overall winner.

Minimum legal length and above to count (if more than 3 of each species are caught the longest ones caught will count).

Only persons who have entered the competition are permitted to be on board any competing boat during the hours of the competition except for approved media or approved helpers in the case of disabled anglers.

COST OF ENTRY
£125 per angler - minimum of 2 anglers per boat required
£75 per junior angler - 10 to 15 years of age at the time of the first day of registration

PAYMENT METHODS
Payments can be made via credit card or bank transfer. If paying by bank transfer, payment details will be provided on the next page below the card payment section, appearing as a link titled Bank Transfer.
Bank Transfer: Your place will be held for 7 days, but funds must clear within this period to secure your entry.
Transaction Fees: A fee now applies to all orders.