Paddle Round the Pier Beach Festival: Charity fishing comp.

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Afternoon all, as some of you know, Im one of the senior organisers for www.paddleroundthepier.com

This years event will raise money for the RNLI, Rockinghorse Appeal (childrens hospital) and Surfaid International. It will be over the full weekend of 7th & 8th July. This years event is themed as a beach festival and i have persuaded the organisers that us lot as anglers should be included.

My idea (still under progress and open to suggestions) is a fishing comp held in the evening of Saturday 7th where the angler pay's and entry donation of say £5-10?? and also gets sponsored by friends and family.

For each say £20 raised in sponsorship the angler recieves a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes donated by the local shops and fishing tackle industry.

We use this format in the main paddle event and it works very well with twelve grands worth of prizes donated by surf and watersports shops and manufacturers.

So, i need a few things to make this work, listed below.

1)Contacts for shops and industry who would donate prizes. (in return for advertising). If a shop or manufacturer came up with some serious goods then they could even have this section of the weekend named after them.

2)Someone competent to help organise and run the event.

So if you can help with any of the above please email (sean@paddleroundthepier.com) or call me on 07917 410332

It would be great if we could all make this work, raise some donations and have a good laugh in the process.

Many thanks

Sean

[Jamie Donnelly]

sean, i would like to help with anything that needs to be done.

Jamie

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sean, i would like to help with anything that needs to be done.

Jamie

Cheers matey, do you have any contacts?

[Jamie Donnelly]

mmmm.......

not really, but i could start by calling tackle shops or people like that. i could try and get some sort of prizes sorted..

im sure the dude from penn will help out?

Jamie

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Lets not charge ahead just yet. Lets see (hope) that some others come forward and then we can get a battle plan put together. These event need some careful setting up with PR, press and the like. Great to have your enthusiasm on board.:clap3:

[Jamie Donnelly]

lol, your the boss!!!

Jamie

[mark h]

hi shaun.
i'd be up for this, as i did this event last year, we were the crazy crew in the giant tv set for tv brighton. always a good event and well organized for good causes. also good to see another bbs member on here.

mark h

[geffaz]

very intrested in the event!
wouldnt like to put my self in a position of organiser
as the word competant/resposible came up lol!
but anything i can do just pm!
get brighton kayaks on the blower lets have a prowler 15 (fishing kayak) as the star prize ;-]

[Jamie Donnelly]

gef that would be cool!!! lol

Jamie

[geffaz]

jd that would be very cool mate!
think id do my homework for that one!
maybe even be arsed to give the big guns a run for ther money!
(you know the ones that take matchfishing seriously, weirdos)

[Jamie Donnelly]

gef me and you, we will seriously kick some A**E!! lol

i cant wait!

Jamie

[Ian Houlton]

keep us updated on details please, i fancy it for a weekend away, do you have any kite-surfers going?

[underwaterimage]

hi shaun.
i'd be up for this, as i did this event last year, we were the crazy crew in the giant tv set for tv brighton. always a good event and well organized for good causes. also good to see another bbs member on here.

mark h

Good man, i got some good photos of you guys in the water. So whats it going to be this year going round, plasma screen???

[underwaterimage]

very intrested in the event!
wouldnt like to put my self in a position of organiser
as the word competant/resposible came up lol!
but anything i can do just pm!
get brighton kayaks on the blower lets have a prowler 15 (fishing kayak) as the star prize ;-]

As it happens Perception kayaks donate a brand spanking new kayak as a prize every year in the Perception kayak challenge. Might be worth giving it a go matey.

[underwaterimage]

keep us updated on details please, i fancy it for a weekend away, do you have any kite-surfers going?

Yes mate, last year we were in kiteworld and kitesurf magazine and Steve and Brian (The Bushman Brothers) played a wicked live set. Trying to get kite-surfers to do the main paddle is a challenge though. Fancy nagging some for me?

[Ian Houlton]

yeah , ill give it a go why not, where is Jason Furness nowaday's

[Jamie Donnelly]

yey!! Ian, your coming to brighton?

that would be cool. my dad kite surfs.... (tries) i also give it a go sometimes..

Jamie

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OK all, it looks like we may have a superb prize for the paddle. It seems that our friends at Perception might be giving us a Fising Yak for one lucky winner. I will confirm on Monday and keep you all posted.

Cheers

SDC

[Ian Houlton]

Bang goes my "quiet weekend"
it would appear that our eldest Dannielle is planning on bringing her fancy oz board as well. oh joy:blink:

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Bang goes my "quiet weekend"
it would appear that our eldest Dannielle is planning on bringing her fancy oz board as well. oh joy:blink:

Excellent news, we will have to get her registered for the main paddle!!! You could have a go yourself matey.

[mesito]

Lets not charge ahead just yet. Lets see (hope) that some others come forward and then we can get a battle plan put together. These event need some careful setting up with PR, press and the like. Great to have your enthusiasm on board.:clap3:

Something we can discuss at our post fish-o-thon meeting I hope Sean. I don't know if you've had time yet but MrB is our competitions man and I'm sure he'd like to contribute if you can have a chat with him. Wasn't his fault the weather was so lousy last one which he did an otherwise good job on.
A little liaison between you and he, and then pass the findings on to Tony for website inclusion would seem way forward if you agree. :)
whatever - count me in :clap2:

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Yes, Mr B actually volunteered his services following the last SAS meeting. I think with the SAS's help the event will be a huge success. We still desperately need prize donations from the industry and local / national tackle shops.

I getting the posters and logos designed now then any helpers should meet me in a pub so i can explain the weekend fully.

Would be great to have all of you lot on board:)

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My friend and co-paddle helper has offered a VIP tour of the Fisheries Patrol Vessel 'Watchful' as a prize. It will be quite an educational visit i would imagine. I will be on hand to take photo's if needed.

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Prize update:

The wonderful guys from our very own WSF are donating some great prizes to the event. Also Perception Kayaks in Uckfield have confirmed that they are giving us a brand spanking new fishing kayak to one lucky winner of the grand raffle.

Further prize updates to follow.

Cheers

SDC

[log book]

i know this must sound stupid. but what pier are you talking about.:g:

[Jamie Donnelly]

Brighton Pier.

[log book]

it would be a good idea if it was worthing pier. there are some good fishing spots along the beach to hold a comp. and time it with the fair. great fun.

[Jamie Donnelly]

yea... but it isnt... lol

its a comp by the hove larns. i cant wait!!

Jamie

[log book]

yer bass country

[underwaterimage]

There are several 'paddle events' over the weekend. The Big 'Paddle Round the Pier' is around the West Pier.

The Malibu Pier to Pier Race is hardcore stuff and the guys and girls paddle from the east root of the Palace Pier out to sea, along to the West Pier and into Hove lawns where the retail village, live soundstage and other events happen.

If we get the numbers i reckon the fishing comp zone will be from the West Pier along to King Alfred. Althouh i would imagine the security patrols will only cover the areas by the marquees / lawns. Anglers pick their own spot.

Info about this years event (minus the fishing open) can be found at www.paddleroundthepier.com Check out the video link for a really good idea about the sillyness.

Cheers

SDC

[geffaz]

ok ive got first dibs on fishing anywher near the bikini comp!

[Jamie Donnelly]

i may join you gef :D

[alwoowar]

hi shaun,will anyone be eligible to compete,regardless of ability or experience?am liking the sound of this,always up for a challenge!we met at live fish on west arm last week,i came down for walk with dog just to introduce myself.hi to jamie as well!any excuse for me to get my tackle out,if its for charity how can the missus say no?!Al.

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hi shaun,will anyone be eligible to compete,regardless of ability or experience?am liking the sound of this,always up for a challenge!we met at live fish on west arm last week,i came down for walk with dog just to introduce myself.hi to jamie as well!any excuse for me to get my tackle out,if its for charity how can the missus say no?!Al.

Hello mate i remember you and the lovely dog. Good to hear from you.

This is open to absolutly anyone as long as they pay the entrant fee (which goes to the charity) and raises sponsorship. Only sponsorship money earns the raffle tickets to win prizes. If you only pay the entrance fee then you win a trophy.

We dont mind if people fish with a stick, some string and a hand carved wooden hook:blink:

[Ian Houlton]

It is a hell of a good prize and well worth raising some sponsorship.

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I now have in my grubby little paws on some superb prizes donated by Mike Thrussel jnr. WSF fleece, polo shirt, baseball caps and micro fleece beenies. A huge thank you to Mike and the WSF for their support.

Also our very own Mr Houlton is offering some of his superb professionally made rigs ready to go. Top fella thanks. A prize that if i wasnt organising the event, would like to win:clap2:

Im still waiting to hear from other potential sponsors so keep watching this thread.

Thanks

SDC

[mesito]

ok ive got first dibs on fishing anywher near the bikini comp!

Too late I already booked that peg :D any arguments and i bring my famous bucket of limpets down :bones:

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PRIZE UPDATE:

A fantastic gesture from the people at Penn. I now have here, two Penn 65 long beach reels and two 6'6"stand up rods. Superb brand spanking new kit ready for a couple of lucky winners.

Cheers

SDC

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PRIZE UPDATE:

A very generous codmaster has sent me 20 hand made rigs, and also a £20 gift voucher to use with his supplied catalogue. Great bloke to deal with. Check out www.codmasteranglingsupplies.co.uk to see the sort of kit on offer.

Cheers

SDC

[Toopoos]

Too late I already booked that peg :D any arguments and i bring my famous bucket of limpets down :bones:
Steve, if you bring that bucket of limpets a peg will be needed and the scantily clad ladies may think that you need a doc... Just wear the Old Spice matey and reel them babes in like a pro!!!, get in there!!!.

Cheers
Tony

[geffaz]

i may join you gef :D
nice one JD but your gana have to watch your casting! dont wont any of those beutys having ther bikinis swipped off by a careless grappler on the back cast ;-0 (cue a carry on film moment)

l

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nice one JD but your gana have to watch your casting! dont wont any of those beutys having ther bikinis swipped off by a careless grappler on the back cast ;-0 (cue a carry on film moment)

l

Seeing as the bikini comp is (unsurprisingly) generating some interest. We are currently talking to a very famous supermodel type. She is talking about sponsoring the event as she is launching a new bikini range. At this time im not allowed to say who it is but you lot should be impressed. Just hope the deal works out as she is rather lovely.

[tomfoolery]

Seeing as the bikini comp is (unsurprisingly) generating some interest. We are currently talking to a very famous supermodel type. She is talking about sponsoring the event as she is launching a new bikini range. At this time im not allowed to say who it is but you lot should be impressed. Just hope the deal works out as she is rather lovely.

Is Hilga Ogden making a come back.??????????????????

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Is Hilga Ogden making a come back.??????????????????

Nope, Nora Batty, cooooor inch thick stockings!!!!

[geffaz]

having a super model handing out prizes to a bunch of grubby smelly
anglers would be class!

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Im afraid said supermodel will be running the bikini comp only. So you will have to make do with the lovely Zoe Ball. Who in my humble opinion is lovely.

[Toopoos]

Will there be any provision for parking or will I have to throw all my gear on the bus and ask for a return to Shoreham?. :)

Cheers
Tony

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Will there be any provision for parking or will I have to throw all my gear on the bus and ask for a return to Shoreham?. :)

Cheers
Tony

Were good but not miracle workers:blink: I think parking is free after 6pm anyhow in the spaces right along Hove Lawns. I will speak to the council and see if we can get some kind of permit going. Cant promise anything as we are talking about the parking nightmares of Brighton & Hove.

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Afternoon all we now have a logo for the paddle fishing comp. See the following.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/388090546_65b56fdfac.jpg?v=0

Call me on 07917410332 for further details about the event. We still need more prize donations for the grand raffle. So please send me any contacts you may have.

The paddle is also looking for a main sponsor. So if your business fancies our team behind it (includes Southern FM, Splash FM and all the watersports mags) give me a call.

Cheers

Sean

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Ok everyone, its got to the point where i need some help organising the competition. I need someone RELIABLE who can come to a couple of meetings in the lead up to the event, call the tackle shops (as well as me) to grab some prize donations and run the event on the night. I have the rest of the entire charity event to organise. Any takers??? Please call me on 07917 410332 for more info. Thanks in advance

SDC

[MrBeachams]

Ok everyone, its got to the point where i need some help organising the competition. I need someone RELIABLE who can come to a couple of meetings in the lead up to the event, call the tackle shops (as well as me) to grab some prize donations and run the event on the night. I have the rest of the entire charity event to organise. Any takers??? Please call me on 07917 410332 for more info. Thanks in advance

SDC

Hi Sean
Think i got lagoon b&t on board for some donations but need some gumf for the guvnor b4 he donates for the cause......if your out friday morn i'll chat with you then

MrB

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Evening all, the rules have been made, the time, date and location set, the posters being designed right now, and the comp cards are ready. The sponsorship forms are being finalised as well. Prizes are in my grubby mits. So start getting ready to grab a sponsorship form and fish yer socks off. As soon as the sponsorship forms are ready I will let you know.They will be available to download / print from www.paddleroundthepier.com and the SAS website. Will it be you who wins the fishing yak in the raffle????

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Here is a picture of the exact fishing kayak up for grabs. Wet your appetitte???:boat:

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The new paddle round the Pier website is now up and running. www.paddleroundthepier.com Comp rules and card can now be downloaded direct from there. Sponsorship forms coming soon.

Cheers

SDC

[JudgeP]

The new paddle round the Pier website is now up and running. www.paddleroundthepier.com Comp rules and card can now be downloaded direct from there. Sponsorship forms coming soon.

Cheers

SDC

Just downloaded the rules, great idea about the main prizes being given out by raffle to tickets bought by angler's sponsor money.

One question about the disallowed species: Does mackerel include Horse Mackerel (scad)?

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Just downloaded the rules, great idea about the main prizes being given out by raffle to tickets bought by angler's sponsor money.

One question about the disallowed species: Does mackerel include Horse Mackerel (scad)?

Hello mate, Ive asked one of the lads organising the comp to give you confirmation on that mackie rule. I already have quite a few prizes for the comp raffle including the kayak. I really need the local tackle shops to get involved and donate some prizes. As soon as the posters and sponsor forms are finished the paddle team will go on the scrounge. Shop do get full promotion / advertising for their efforts.

Cheers

Sean

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Just been confirmed that the nice people at www.tacklebargains.co.uk have given me a £100 gift voucher for a lucky winner to spend at will. New rod anyone????:clap2:

[bloatedcod]

Just downloaded the rules, great idea about the main prizes being given out by raffle to tickets bought by angler's sponsor money.

One question about the disallowed species: Does mackerel include Horse Mackerel (scad)?
Hi Judge

it has been decided that scad will be allowed for the comp

if it was fished as night comp from the arm different ruling may apply

hope this is clear to all

mike

[tomfoolery]

Sean

Can't open the comp rules for some reason.

G

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Sean

Can't open the comp rules for some reason.

G

Okey doke, i will get a new pdf file put up along with the now finished poster / sponsor form. Thanks for letting me know.

Cheers

SDC

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Afternoon all. The nice people from our very own SAS have donated a brand new shiney Penn 220 GTO reel and a superb Penn PowerStix 4 piece boat rod. 20/30lb 7ft 6in. Comes in a very impressive carry / travel tube. Thanks guys.

SDC

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Now confirmed that the fishing comp trophy is being hand crafted by Mike Shorer. Maker of jewelery to the royals and celebrities. He also makes some pretty funky trophies for things such as embassy snooker, 888 poker, vegas poker champs...........

For an idea of what this fella can do check out the link below.

http://www.mikeshorerjewellery.com/handmade-jewellery-trophies/site.html

Cheers

SDC

[lockstock]

That's a nice touch - his trophies certainly look original and worth the effort in competing - shame on away during your event!

[underwaterimage]

Cheers, shame you cant get down for the weekend. Spread the word for us, it would be great to raise more than last year. Ultimately i would love the fishing open to raise just as much as the main paddle round the pier event.

Cheers

SDC

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The top blokes at Tronix have just delivered three whacking big bags of tackle for me to raffle off at the competion. So at least three lucky anglers will be wandering off with a load of gear each. To see what sort of top kit they provide check out http://www.tronixuk.com/

Thanks

Sean

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Ian from Moonfleet Angling has just delivered a whole set of superb prizes listed below.

1) Rig wallet stuffed to the brim with top notch snoods, rigs beads, hooks, swivels........
2) A whole tube full of his top of the range ready to go rigs. These are the business!!
3) Now this prize is amazing, A personally guided twelve hours fishing for two at one of Moonfleets best isolated fishing hotspots in Dorset INCLUDING all bait, tackle and equipment.

To see these items visit http://www.moonfleet-angling.com

A huge thanks to Ian for this amazing donation.

[Jamie Donnelly]

well i hope i dont win that prize... it would be abit Awkward!!! lol

thats bloody nice of him though!!

roll on Paddle around the pier!!

Jamie

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well i hope i dont win that prize... it would be abit Awkward!!! lol

thats bloody nice of him though!!

roll on Paddle around the pier!!

Jamie

As it happens after all the prizes are handed out there is a swap shop so if you have enough Penn rods but fancy a few Ripcurl T shirts simply swap them over.

Dont forget that official sponsor forms, rules and the poster can be downloaded from http://www.shorehamangling.co.uk/sas/newsstories/prtp07/prtp07.htm

I now have forms and posters back from the printers so start nagging the tackleshops to start donating raffle prizes.

Cheers

UWI

[tomfoolery]

well i hope i dont win that prize... it would be abit Awkward!!! lol

thats bloody nice of him though!!

roll on Paddle around the pier!!

Jamie



More chance of getting " Handcuffed to Ghost"


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[Ian Houlton]

well i hope i dont win that prize... it would be abit Awkward!!! lol

thats bloody nice of him though!!

roll on Paddle around the pier!!

Jamie

don't you worry Jamie, you will be safe with me mate:)

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More chance of getting " Handcuffed to Ghost"


Rgd
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Oh i dont know, the more money young Donelley raises the more raffle tickets and the better his chances. Ian's guided sessions sounds the absolute business. Are you coming out to play at the comp my Tomfoolery?

[tomfoolery]

Oh i dont know, the more money young Donelley raises the more raffle tickets and the better his chances. Ian's guided sessions sounds the absolute business. Are you coming out to play at the comp my Tomfoolery?

Not sure at the mo as I may still be out of UK.....

If I can I will . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G

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Not sure at the mo as I may still be out of UK.....

If I can I will . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G

Good stuff, I've heard that there is a line up of turbot out there waiting for you to turn up:blink:

Cheers

SDC

[Jamie Donnelly]

don't you worry Jamie, you will be safe with me mate:)

thats what im scared off..... lol

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Its only four weeks to go before the comp. I now have posters and sponsorship forms and really need help to get these up in tackle shops everywhere.

If you want to help bung a couple of posters up in the local tackle shops please send me your name and address and i will get some off to you in the post. Any help greatly appreciated.

We also still want more prizes so please try to get your local tackle shop to donate that rod they have not managed to sell. In return we can offer web advertising on www.paddleroundthepier.com

Cheers

Sean

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Mike Shorer has just informed me that the hand made trophy is off for silver plating and will be ready for my camera next week. I will post up here when i have the photographs.

if you have not already done so, DOWNLOAD A SPONSORFORM AND DETAILS FROM WWW.PADDLEROUNDTHEPIER.COM

Cheers

Sean

[The Bandit]

Any ideas where you can park to fish the comp ?

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Parking on the seafront opposite hove lawns is free from 6pm i think. So only one hour to pay then free then on. I know we are offering park and ride from King Alfred in the day so i will see if we can have this parking later on. Cant promise anything though.

Cheers

UWI

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Only two weeks to go to the comp. Im photographing the trophy on Friday and will post up here what your fishing for. Keep those sponsors comming.

Also we have a couple of odd prizes donated, but prizes nonetheless.

Gardener and Scardifield in Lancing have given us a heat gun cased with all the attachments. Handy for the decorators out there. Also Compass Marine in Lancing have donated a good sized model sailing ship. So for anyone into that sort of thing then this is for you.

Please come along, bring some mates and get sponsored. Dont forget the top raffle prize is a brand new fishing kayak from www.perception.co.uk

Cheers

Sean

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Afternoon all,

Dave at the Tackle Box, Brighton Marina has given me a brand spanking new beach caster to give to one of you lucky lot. Cheers Dave.

This is the hand crafted trophy made for the Paddle Round the Pier Charity Fishing Open to be held next Saturday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/underwaterimage/sets/72157600565638318/

If you fancy being the first champion to be named on the trophy and have it in your cabinet for the first year then get entering at http://www.paddleroundthepier.com/fishing_comp.html

All proceeds to the three charities.

Cheers

Sean

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Only a few days to go so here is the latest prize update.

Tropicana in Littlehampton have given a £20 voucher

Prime Angling have also donated a £20 voucher

Lagoon Bait and Tackle have done us proud by giving us a beach caster, fixed spool reel and a rod bag to put it all in.

So come on everyone, download a sponsor form, raise as much as you can and possibley win yourself the £600 Perception Kayak or one of the other prizes. http://www.paddleroundthepier.com/fishing_comp.html

The raffle will be held at 5.45pm after everyone has registered, handed in sponsorship money and received their raffle tickets. You will walk away with your prizes on the Saturday before the competition starts. So if you win a new beach caster, you will be able to fish the competition with it!!

The only exception is if you win the competition trophy or the Perception Kayak. If this is the case then you will have to come back to Sunday’s event by 4pm to be presented with your prize by Fat Boy Slim and other celebs. This also allows you to arrange a way of taking your prize home safely! Good luck!!

Dont forget, all money raised will go to the RNLI, The Rockinghorse Appeal and SurfAid International.

Cheers

Sean

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Well guys paddle day is nearly here and sincerely hope as many of you as possible will be able to attend the evening fishing comp all are welcome to enter and don't forget every £20 of sponsorship you raise will give you an entry into the raffle which now has a staggering 34 prizes including rods, reels, vouchers, weekend guided fishing tour in dorset and of course the freedom fishing kayak.

all these prizes have been generously donated by local and national businesses and of course our very own wsf has kindly given a large donation of gear.:notworthy

thanks to all :clap3:

hope to see many of you Saturday for a a good friendly fishing night out and of course we will be raising cash for some needy causes

[mesito]

Just an update on the prizes.

Sean and I sat down and added up almost £2000 worth of prizes we currently hold for the comp!! :yeah:

I can honestly say that the trophy for this event is the best I've ever seen for a fishing event - truely stunning piece of orginal sculpture in wood steel and silver that would grace any display cabinet in any house or mansion. :1a:

I'd like to take the opportunity here to thank the WSF, Lagoon, Prime, Tropicana, Tackle Bargains and The Tackle box for their prize fund support.
In particular I'd also like to thank WSF individual members who have also stepped forward with exceedingly generous support and I hope they don't feel embarrassed if I single them out :

ian houlton
Crazyplums
Badger2
Codmaster

:clap3:Well done guys events like this wouldn't get off the ground without you :clap3:

Message is therefore:

Get yourself sponsored - Get on down to Hove seafront on Saturday (5pm) -
enjoy the prize raffle and fish for that wonderful trophy and the superb kayak

[bloatedcod]

Just an update on the prizes.

Sean and I sat down and added up almost £2000 worth of prizes we currently hold for the comp!! :yeah:

I can honestly say that the trophy for this event is the best I've ever seen for a fishing event - truely stunning piece of orginal sculpture in wood steel and silver that would grace any display cabinet in any house or mansion. :1a:

I'd like to take the opportunity here to thank the WSF, Lagoon, Prime, Tropicana, Tackle Bargains and The Tackle box for their prize fund support.
In particular I'd also like to thank WSF individual members who have also stepped forward with exceedingly generous support and I hope they don't feel embarrassed if I single them out :

ian houlton
Crazyplums
Badger2
Codmaster

:clap3:Well done guys events like this wouldn't get off the ground without you :clap3:

Message is therefore:

Get yourself sponsored - Get on down to Hove seafront on Saturday (5pm) -
enjoy the prize raffle and fish for that wonderful trophy and the superb kayak

yet another prize to add to the list Baits Direct have kindly donated £50 worth of bait :clap3::clap3::clap3:

that must now blow the 2 grand barrier in terms of prize value not bad id say for a friendly charity fish where everyone could be a winner

[bloatedcod]

Just an update on the prizes.

Sean and I sat down and added up almost £2000 worth of prizes we currently hold for the comp!! :yeah:

I can honestly say that the trophy for this event is the best I've ever seen for a fishing event - truely stunning piece of orginal sculpture in wood steel and silver that would grace any display cabinet in any house or mansion. :1a:

I'd like to take the opportunity here to thank the WSF, Lagoon, Prime, Tropicana, Tackle Bargains and The Tackle box for their prize fund support.
In particular I'd also like to thank WSF individual members who have also stepped forward with exceedingly generous support and I hope they don't feel embarrassed if I single them out :

ian houlton
Crazyplums
Badger2
Codmaster

:clap3:Well done guys events like this wouldn't get off the ground without you :clap3:

Message is therefore:

Get yourself sponsored - Get on down to Hove seafront on Saturday (5pm) -
enjoy the prize raffle and fish for that wonderful trophy and the superb kayak

hope to see as many as possible tomorrow down at hove lawns

registration is from 5.00 in the portacabin on hove lawns


the raffle draw at 5.45 (please be sharp to get those sponsor forms in)

fishing will be from around 6.00

good luck to all and may the longest length win that wonderful trophy

[mesito]

A few Pics of the day.
The Venue, the event, the tent, the weather, the prize

[mesito]

The ones they tried to ban ....

The comedy, the party ( those cocktails packed a punch hic)

[underwaterimage]

Here are my images of the sea paddlers before i had to put the camera away to go into baywatch mode:unsure:

http://tinyurl.com/2996ze

UWI

[bloatedcod]

here is the blighter who done it for judge also the infamous bite

congrats to you judge

and great to talk

we will have to start a bring the mackerel back into comps club

[crazyplums]

for those of you winners who received my tape pack and the c&r match clip board, would you mind pm'ing me and letting me know what you thought of the board, i'm looking to make these available, and personally i think they're better than the ian golds ones, sorry ian ! would be genuinly interested in your views, or of any improvements you think could be made,

please bear in mind that they are only prototypes, so new that even i don't have one ! they were made especially for the prtp comp, they started as a way to mount the tape to look better than a bag of tape, and kind of evolved!! you have the only three in existence at the moment !! i do plan on going further with the concept, but would just like to know about the boards for now.

thanks.
Hugh

[mesito]

for those of you winners who received my tape pack and the c&r match clip board, would you mind pm'ing me and letting me know what you thought of the board, i'm looking to make these available, and personally i think they're better than the ian golds ones, sorry ian ! would be genuinly interested in your views, or of any improvements you think could be made,

please bear in mind that they are only prototypes, so new that even i don't have one ! they were made especially for the prtp comp, they started as a way to mount the tape to look better than a bag of tape, and kind of evolved!! you have the only three in existence at the moment !! i do plan on going further with the concept, but would just like to know about the boards for now.

thanks.
Hugh


Just PM'd you Hugh

[Ian Houlton]

is there a list of winners anywhere?

[underwaterimage]

Here are all the photos from the water crews during this years paddle. This link should go directly to a shot of judge picking up the magnificent trophy that he won by entering the PRTP Charity Open

http://www.flickr.com/photos/underwaterimage/851246896/in/set-72157600897636652/

[underwaterimage]

Afternoon all, due to the poor turnout at the PRTP Open. I have several valuable prizes left over that need to be won. The best way to do this is a silent auction for the goods listed below. All items are brand new and vever used. ALL MONEY RAISED GOES TO THE PADDLE FUND WHICH GETS SPLIT BETWEEN THE RNLI, THE ROCKINGHORSE APPEAL & SURFAID INTERNATIONAL

Please email me your name, address, tel and (sensible) bid amount and which item you want. Mid week i will state the highest bid on each item (not the bidder). There will be a reserve on some of the prizes.

Bidding will close Saturday 4th August 12pm. You can collect the item upon cleared payment (made to Paddle Round the Pier) or i can post at cost to the winning bidder upon cleared payment.

The Lots are:-

LOT 1: 1xPenn Stand up Rod with long beach multiplier
LOT 2: 1xPenn Stand up Rod with long beach multiplier
LOT 3: 1 x £100 voucher for www.tacklebargains.co.uk
LOT 4: 1 x £50 voucher for www.baitsdirect.co.uk incl free postage
LOT 5: 1 x £20 voucher for Tropicana with match clipboard and full set of mighty bright rod tip tape
LOT 6: 1 x £20 voucher for www.codmasteranglingsupplies.co.uk with match clipboard and full set of mighty bright rod tip tape.
LOT 7: 1 x tube of pro hand made rigs by http://www.moonfleet-angling.com/moonfleet-angling.com1.htm
LOT 8: 1 x free tour of 'Watchful' Fisheries Patrol Vessel (Shoreham)
LOT 9: 1 x WSF Beanie Hat
LOT 10: 1 x WSF Beanie Hat
LOT 11: 1 x WSF Baseball Cap
LOT 12: 1 x WSF Baseball Cap


Thanks all

Sean

[Ian Houlton]

MY opinion on Lot 7, seeing as I made them.
I want sean to have them and if people do not agree with that then I will simply out bid anyone else on them, buy my own rigs back and give em to him anyway.
bloke worked hard enough I fail to see why he cannot use em

[tomfoolery]

Ian

You have my vote.

Good on you. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[underwaterimage]

here are the top bids so far......

LOT 1: Penn rod and reel:- Bid at £35
LOT 2: Penn rod and reel:- Bid at £30
LOT 3: Tackbargain £100 voucher:- Bid at £75
LOT 4: Baits Direct £50 voucher:- Bid at £30
LOT 5: Tropicana £20 voucher:- Bid at £12.00
LOT 6: Codmaster £20 voucher:- Bid at £5.00
LOT 7: Tube of rigs (not sure on number):- Bid at £20
LOT 8: Tour of Fisheries Patrol Boat: NO BIDS!!!
LOT 9: WSF Beanie:- Bid at £5.00
LOT 10: WSF Beanie:- NO BIDs!!!
LOT 11: WSF Cap:- NO BIDs!!!
LOT 12: WSF Cap:- NO BIDs!!!

Come on then, someone must fancy a new baseball cap or a boat tour with the lads protecting our fish stocks.

[underwaterimage]

Here is the final list of winners for the Paddle Charity Open Auction. A big thank you to all sponsors, and those of you who made a bid.

Could all winners please have cheques made payable to 'Paddle Round the Pier' As stated at the beginning, please contact me to arrange collection of your new gear. Many thanks.

LOT 1: 1xPenn Stand up Rod with long beach multiplier WINNER STEVE-NO-FISH AT £35

LOT 2: 1xPenn Stand up Rod with long beach multiplier WINNER BANGLEMOUSE AT £30

LOT 3: 1 x £100 voucher for www.tacklebargains.co.uk WINNER JUDGEP AT £75

LOT 4: 1 x £50 voucher for www.baitsdirect.co.uk incl free postage WINNER CASCARS AT £30

LOT 5: 1 x £20 voucher for Tropicana with match clipboard and full set of mighty bright rod tip tape WINNER ANDY SNOW £12

LOT 6: 1 x £20 voucher for www.codmasteranglingsupplies.co.uk with match clipboard and full set of mighty bright rod tip tape. WINNER BLENNY HENRY AT £10

LOT 7: 1 x tube of pro hand made rigs by http://www.moonfleet-angling.com/moo...gling.com1.htm WINNER DBY AT £20

LOT 8: 1 x free tour of 'Watchful' Fisheries Patrol Vessel (Shoreham) WINNER BLOATEDCOD AT £10

LOT 9: 1 x WSF Beanie Hat WINNER TOOPOOS AT £5

LOT 10: 1 x WSF Beanie Hat JOINT WINNERS TOMFOOLERY & FYSHERMEN1001 AT £5. FIRST TO CONTACT ME WITH AN OFFER OF £6.00 GETS THE HAT

LOT 11: 1 x WSF Baseball Cap WINNER FYSHERMEN1001 AT £5

LOT 12: 1 x WSF Baseball Cap WINNER TOOPOOS AT £1

[underwaterimage]

Hi all,

Does anyone know steve-no-fish. I cant pay in auction money until he pays up for the winning bid on the rod. I have tried emailing and PM with no reply.

Failing that, if someone else wants to match the bid then the penn rod and reel is yours plus postage at cost. NO MORE TIME WASTERS PLEASE.

Cheers

UWI

[Ian Houlton]

Hi all,

Does anyone know steve-no-fish. I cant pay in auction money until he pays up for the winning bid on the rod. I have tried emailing and PM with no reply.

Failing that, if someone else wants to match the bid then the penn rod and reel is yours plus postage at cost. NO MORE TIME WASTERS PLEASE.

Cheers

UWI

I do believe that Combo is now sold!:)

[underwaterimage]

I do believe that Combo is now sold!:)

Yes, quite right. Cheers matey