2022 Beach N Boards Fishing Tournament

Website URL: www.beachnboardsfest.com

Description:

BOTE and Salt Life Present

Ron Jon’s Beach ’N Boards Fest SUP & Kayak Fishing Tournament 

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Where: South Pavilion at Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center  

4800 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Follow the signs to event parking located in front of the pavilion. There will be a marked-off area set aside for unloading purposes only. Use this area to unload your paddle craft and gear. Please do not park in the paddle craft unloading area. Everyone will be launching from and returning to the same launch point directly adjacent to the pavilion. 

Check-In Time: 5:00am

Check-in will begin promptly at 5:00am under the pavilion. Feel free to show up even earlier to drop off and rig your paddle craft. At this time Villon Coffee will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the One Lagoon Fund. Free doughnut holes, bananas, and Red Bull energy drinks will also be available to all registered anglers. At check in, each angler will be given the official tournament ruler and assigned a raffle number based on your check in time. For example, if you are the fifth person to check in you will be assigned the raffle number 5, the sixth person, the raffle number 6 and so on. Your raffle number will determine your launch time as well as act as a raffle ticket for the main raffle. There will be a staged start. The staged start times, return times, and correlating raffle numbers are as follows:

Numbers: 1- 25      Launch Time: 6:45am    Return Time: 12:45pm

Numbers: 26 - 50    Launch Time: 6:48am    Return Time: 12:48pm

Numbers: 51 - 75    Launch Time: 6:51am    Return Time: 12:51pm

Numbers: 76 - 100    Launch Time: 6:54am    Return Time: 12:54pm

Numbers: 101 -125   Launch Time: 6:57am    Return Time: 12:57pm

Numbers: 126 -130   Launch Time: 7:00am    Return Time: 1:00pm

Raffle Rules

The raffle prizes are exclusively available for registered entrants only. The raffle number you receive during check-in will act as your raffle ticket for the general raffle. For the general raffle, raffle tickets numbered 1-130 (representing a possible 130 angler field) will be randomly drawn, until all general raffle prizes have been awarded. You must be present to win and you can only win once. There will also be a separate Grand Prize raffle. Each registered angler will receive one complimentary Grand Prize raffle ticket with their entry fee. Grand Prize raffle tickets will be available for purchase on site the day of the tournament March 12th for $10 a ticket. Bring extra cash to purchase Grand Prize raffle tickets to increase your odds of winning. Grand Prize raffle tickets will also be sold (cash only) at a 50% discounted rate of $5 starting February 4th at Strike Zone Fishing in Melbourne and Epic Boardsports in Cocoa Beach. 100% of the money raised from the raffle will be donated to the One Lagoon Fund and Captains For Clean Water. We’re hoping to raise $7500! 

GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE ITEMS INCLUDE:

• BOTE Lono Aero w/ APEX Pedal Drive & Kula Cooler - $3100 Value

• Mount This Custom Fish Mount - $1500 Value

• Captain Alex Hughey Coastal Fishing Expeditions Charter - $500 Value

• Frigates Reserve Rum 21 Year w/ Handwritten Note from Legendary Fishing Icon Flip Pallot - $350 Value (Must be 21 or older to win)

• Signed Print from Dr. Guy Harvey (who will be in attendance) - $350 Value

Rules Review and Q&A: 6:30am - March 12

At 6:30am there will be a short review of the rules and a quick Q&A session before the first launch time at 6:45am. All paddle crafts will be inspected before launching. Anglers must have their own SUP, kayak, or canoe for this tournament. No rentals will be available. NO MOTORS of any kind are allowed (electric, gas, propane, etc).  

Launching

Before launching, all paddle crafts will be subject to search for anything prohibited in the tournament, including but not limited to: motors/engines, stashed fish, illegal nets, spearguns, etc. All anglers will launch from the same location which is located directly adjacent to the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center pavilion. Each angler will hand in their raffle number (assigned at check in) to a tournament volunteer before launching. Anglers will then launch their paddle crafts in the water and paddle into the designated staging area (marked off by floating buoys). An air horn will signal the start of fishing. A group of 25 anglers will launch every 3 minutes until all anglers have launched. In the event an angler is late or unable toarrive by the start of the tournament, they WILL BE ALLOWED TO CHECK IN LATE and begin fishing immediately but must return to the launch point no later than 1:00pm. 

Returning

All anglers must return to the original launch point by their designated return time under their own power. Failure to return to the original launch point by the designated time will result in a disqualification from all fishing categories. Upon return, anglers must check in with a tournament volunteer to record their return time and to reclaim their raffle number. Anglers can then verify catches with the tournament director or one of the designated volunteers. Upon verification, catches will be posted to the species specific leaderboards, which will be updated in real time. 

Measuring and Fish Documentation

All fish must be measured using the official tournament ruler, distributed during the check in process. The tournament ruler may be taped to measuring or bump boards, as long as the integrity of the ruler is not compromised. Duct tape will be provided on site to aid in this process. The fish and the ruler must be lying flat with the head of the fish in line with the beginning of the ruler and the tail lying flat (not pinched). The picture documenting the catch must clearly show the paddle craft, official ruler, and the fish. The overall length measurement of the fish must be clearly visible. There is no minimum length requirement to enter any fish category. The tournament director will make the final ruling on any dispute or interpretation of the rules. Each angler may only enter one trout, one redfish, one sheepshead, one black drum, one snook, one jack, and one catfish. However, multiple categories can be won by a single angler. In the event of a tie, the angler who returned to the launch location and checked in first would place higher.

Fishing/Tournament Territory

There is no limit/boundary to the fishing or tournament territory as long as you launch from and return to the original launch point. No help or relocation is allowed from any motorized boat, vessel, vehicle, or engine. There will be a rescue boat on site in the event that an angler cannot return to the launch point on their own. Failure to return back to the original launch point under your own power will result in a disqualification from all fishing categories. 

Fishing Rules

Fishing with live, dead, and artificial bait is permitted. Any aid from motorized or electric vessels/motors is prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification; pedal or paddle power only. Rod and reel fishing only; spearfishing, netting, etc. is not permitted. Wading is allowed but all photos of catches must include the paddle craft, official tournament ruler, and fish. Multiple anglers are allowed to fish in the same paddle craft but each individual angler must pay their own separate entry fee. In multiple angler scenarios, the angler who initially hooks the fish must land it solely on their own without any help or intervention. Assisting another angler with a catch results in the immediate disqualification of the fish caught. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the tournament director. In the event of a rule violation, the tournament director may impose such sanctions as deemed appropriate, including without limitation, disqualification, forfeiture of prizes, entry fee and prohibition from participation in future tournaments.

Fishing Categories & Payouts 

Awards/trophies will be presented by Dr. Guy Harvey at 1:15pm

Trout presented by Pineapples Restaurant/Venue/Rooftop Bar:

1st Place — $500

2nd Place — $300

3rd Place — $150

Trout Trophies made by Mokie Burns

Redfish presented by Sodium Fishing Gear:

1st Place — $500

2nd Place — $300

3rd Place — $150

Redfish Trophies made by Mokie Burns

Catfish presented by Doug Hambel’s Plumbing:

1st Place — $500

2nd Place — $300

3rd Place —$150

Snook presented by NLBN:

1st Place — $500

2nd Place — $200

3rd Place — $100

Snook Trophies made by Mokie Burns

Crevalle Jack presented by Glover Properties:

1st Place — $300

2nd Place — $150

3rd Place — $75

Black Drum presented by Costa Sunglasses:

1st Place — $Costa Sunglasses 

Sheepshead presented by Costa Sunglasses:

1st Place — Costa Sunglasses 

Tsunami Bonuspresented byTsunami Fishing Tackle:

*** Cash bonus awarded to biggest fish (trout, redfish, catfish, snook, crevalle jack, black drum, or sheepshead) caught using a Tsunami Fishing Tackle rod or reel *** 

1st Place — $200

Top Fly Angler presented by Hydro Flask:

Combined length of personal biggest trout and/or redfish. No spinning or conventional tackle allowed on paddle craft. Fly gear only (both species do not have to be caught and angler is also eligible to win traditional categories)

1st Place — $300

2nd Place — $200

3rd Place — $100

Top Woman Angler presented by SALT LIFE:

Combined length of personal biggest trout and redfish (both species do not have to be caught)

1st Place — $500

Top Junior Angler (age 12 years and under) presented by YETI:

Combined length of personal biggest trout and redfish (not all species have to be caught)

1st Place — Yeti Roadie Cooler 

Overall Champion presented by BOTE: 

(Combined length of personal biggest trout and redfish. Must catch both species of fish to be eligible)

1st Place — $1,000

2nd Place — $600

3rd Place — $400

Overall Champion Trophy made by Ashley Weber Art

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Captains Party - March 11th at Pineapples Restaurant/Venue/Rooftop Bar 

5:30pm - 7:30pm in the Moon Room (2nd Floor)

Come join us at Pineapples Restaurant in the Moon Room on the second floor for food, drinks, and raffles the night before the tournament from 5:30-7:30pm. This Captains Party is exclusive to Beach N Boards Fest registered anglers and their guests. This is an opportunity for everyone to meet, talk fishing, and enjoy themselves. Raffles will be held at 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm and can only be won by those attending the Captains Party. Thanks to our incredible sponsor, Pineapples Restaurant, all proceeds from food orders taken during the Captains Party will be donated to Captains For Clean Water. So come hungry, order some food, and let’s see how much money we can raise for clean water.

Pineapples Restaurant 

1434 Pineapple Ave

Melbourne FL 32935

Miscellaneous Info

On tournament day, all registered anglers will receive complimentary donut holes, bananas, Red Bull energy drink, pizza, water, tournament t-shirt, a custom Hydro Flask cup, and swag bag filled with free gear. Anglers 21 years and over will receive a ticket for one free beer donated by Salt Life. 

Thank you to the following incredible sponsors: 

BOTE Boards, Pineapples Rooftop Bar/Restaurant/Venue, Glover Properties, Doug Hambel’s Plumbing, Dark Seas, Salt Life,Tsunami Fishing Tackle, Costa, Mount This Fish Company, YETI, Florida Fishing Products, Strike Zone Fishing Melbourne, Ron Jon Surf Shop, NLBN, Salt Strong, Frigates Reserve Rum, Captains For Clean Water, Capt. Alex Hughey Fishing Charters, Ashley Weber Art, MANG, Danco, #THEFACTSNOW, Cabreiroa, Sodium Fishing Gear, Salty Crew, Guy Harvey, AVID, Fin Expeditions, Stephen Ferrell Art, Mokie Burns, Villon Coffee, and Hydro Flask

For any questions or additional information, contact: 

Sean Strahlo — Tournament Director

Cell: (321)604-0462 

Email: saltyroots@icloud.com

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