Sea Angling Classic 2022

** IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

All 50 places in tranche #1 release have now been allocated. Congratulations to everybody that will be joining us for this fantastic event. 

On the 6th of November at 11:55 am, the system will automatically release 25 more places which will be allocated on the mad-dash system Angling Spirit runs its event to ensure maximum fairness to all who wish to register.
To be sent a reminder each time places do become available please add yourself to the priority information list by using the Registration/Information button.

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The Sea Angling Classic has 2 categories one for recreational boat anglers and one for Charter boats.
Each category will be competing for its own prize table. 

Portsmouth will be the hub for the event with registration taking place in Gunwharf Quays while the spectacular prize-giving will be hosted at the Historic Dockyard. There will be a fantastic opening ceremony that will involve a flag parade both on and off the water.

The prolific fishing grounds of The Solent will be the competition arena for the televised catch photograph and release event which also importantly incorporates environmental shoreline clean-ups, marine research,  educational workshops, and conservation initiatives.

The Sea Angling Classic will have the largest and most valuable prize table ever offered in the UK.
The Recreational boat category first prize being is a fully equipped Extreme 745 Game king and trailer with a Mercury V8 4.6lt Pro XS 250 and a Lowrance ultimate fishing system installed. Prizes will go from 1st to 50th place and are being provided by our world-class partners including Penn.

CONDITION OF ENTRY

Anglers to be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of onsite registration – must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

This event is for recreational anglers, therefore in the spirit of fairness persons that are currently, or have within five years from the event start date operated a commercial coded angling charter boat from any port within 25 miles of Portsmouth Spinnaker tower will not be permitted to enter the Recreational Boat category. They are allowed to enter the Charter Boat category. 

All anglers to be insured as per event requirements

All competitors will be required to sign the on-site registration form which includes a disclaimer to confirm acceptance and understanding of the full and final event rules, terms & conditions and any COVID-19 measures put in place.

All anglers participating in the event must:

– Undertake a minimum of one cleanup operation locally to where they live prior to the event; photographic evidence must be posted on social media. 

– In the case, cleanup is not conducted prior to the event there will be a £50 contribution per angler competing in the event to go towards the children’s initiatives and shoreline cleanups.

EVENT DETAILS IN BRIEF

Rod and line, catch, photograph, and release event

Boat event with a minimum of two anglers per boat (maximum of 4)

Only persons that have entered the competition are permitted to be on board any competing boat during the hours of the competition.

Up to 4 rods per boat with use of up to 3 hooks per rod

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, Black bream to count per day.

The combined length per recreational boat of the longest 3 of each species provides each boat with an overall length per day and points.

The boats’ point results 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).

COST OF ENTRY

£250 per angler

PRIZE TABLE

Prizes – for the 2022 Sea Angling Classic recreational boat angling category

Recreational Boat Prize table with a value of £150,000

1st to 40th Place
1st to 3rd Team

Prizes for the overall longest of each of the 5 target species