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The event – 3rd Edition
Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
Mauritius Island 08-13 February 2010
Marlin Masters is a beautiful annual Tag & Released fishing tournament which takes place in
Mauritius, on the west and south west coast of the Island, in front of Le Morne and Black River:
the best spots for deep sea fishing in Mauritius and among the best in the world!
The Event is being organized by dedicated, passionate and professional fishermen in synergy
with one of the regional leading hotel group in the Indian Ocean, Naïade Resorts.
Marlin Masters is an International Game Fish Association Offshore World Championship
Qualifying tournament: the 2010 winning team will participate in the IGFA 2011 Championship!
Organizing and Technical Committee
JP Henry Charters Ltd - Moana Big Game Fishing / Jean Pierre and Pascal Henry
JP Henry Charters is the number one in deep sea fishing sector in Mauritius, with more than 30
years activities and a solid experience in the organization of international tournaments in
Mauritius
Naïade Events / Albert d’Unienville
President in 2001 of Le Morne Angler’s Club (the oldest and most dynamic fishing club of the
Indian Ocean inc. 1957), organizer and co-organizer of international and local deep sea fishing
competitions since 1998
Fishing Boats
Marlin Masters Mauritius makes available to participants the best and fully equipped boats on the
Island. Among others are the Moana fleet with top class 42 feet long boats (beam 13 feet)
powered by twin Caterpillar V8 210 HP.
Tournament’s Rules and Regulations – fishing days and programme
The tournament will be governed by IGFA Rules.
Teams
There must be a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 Anglers per team.
A Team Captain must be appointed for each team.
Each team will participate in a boat draw for each of the 4 days fishing. Spare boats will be
provided in case of breakdown.
Fishing
Fishing days (depending weather conditions) have been fixed as follows:
Day one / 09.02.10: starts at 06h45 / lines out at 16h00
Day two / 11.02.10: starts at 06h30 / lines out at 16h00
Day three / 12.02.10: starts at 09h00 / lines out at 18h30
Day four / 13.02.10: starts at 06h00 / lines out at 15h30
Moon phases February 2010 (New Moon is on 14.02.10)
Every fishing day, all lines must be out of the water at the time mentioned above. Should a fish be
hooked after lines out time the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. If a fish is hooked and
reported on the radio before lines out time, no penalty will be imposed. However, the team must
be back at the club's jetty by midnight otherwise the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. On
the last day of fishing all teams must be back at the Club's jetty by 17h00 otherwise the entire
catch of the day will be disqualified.
Notice - bad weather conditions and exceptional situations:
The Organising Committee can change, modify and/or cancel fishing dates in case of bad
weather conditions resulting from cyclones, cyclone alert, strong winds, tidal wave, rough seas,
flooding and any other natural disaster or exceptional situations beyond it’s control, occurring
during period 09.02.10 to 13.02.10 or prior to this period.
Line Test
Line class allowed: 80 lb and 50 lb. No point will be awarded for any fish caught on any other line
class. Anglers are allowed to bring their own equipments.
All strikes must be reported on the Club’s Radio giving:
1. Fish species if known
2. Name of angler
3. Line class
4. Zone in which the fish has been hooked
Weigh in
Team captains must report to the Weigh Master after docking, with their completed and signed
fish score cards. A signed "Nil" card must be submitted even if no fish was caught or released.
Fish caught and points awarded
Points will be awarded pr lb for fish caught in accordance with the following table:
All strikes must be reported on the Club’s Radio giving:
1. Fish species if known
2. Name of angler
3. Line class
4. Zone in which the fish has been hooked
Weigh in
Team captains must report to the Weigh Master after docking, with their completed and signed
fish score cards. A signed "Nil" card must be submitted even if no fish was caught or released.
Marlin Masters preliminary Programme
Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
Mauritius Island 08-13 February 2010
The last day for arrival at hotel is on Monday 08th of February 2010.
However the Organizing Committee welcomes arrival on the 07.02.10: in case of bad weather
threat, it will then be possible to start fishing earlier during the week.
Monday 08th of February
Last day for arrival at hotel
Lunch and draw of boats at Le Morne Angler’s Cub
Tuesday 09th of February
First day of fishing from 07h00 to 16h30
Dinner at Playa beach restaurant
“Meeting” at Jalsa the hotel’s night club…
Wednesday 10th of February - free Day
Inland excursion - discover deep Mauritius: full day with lunch together
Thursday 11th of February
Second day of fishing from 09h00 to 18h30
Special dinner at Le Morne Angler’s Club just after fishing!
Friday 12th of February
Third day of fishing from 06h00 to 15h30
Dinner at main restaurant
Saturday 13th of February
Last day of fishing
Dinner and Prize Giving around the swimming pool: rejoicing together!
Star Prizes and Rewards
Winning Team - Team who has scored the highest number of points
Marlin Masters Mauritius Souvenir Trophy
One economy class return air ticket offered by our Partner for each member of the Team
Free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts for 4 members of the Team (on ½ board
basis – 6 nights) for the next edition of Marlin Masters Mauritius
Invitation to participate to the IGFA Offshore World Championship 2011 (excluding air
transfers and accommodation).
Winner single event Men – Angler who has scored the highest number of points
Marlin Masters Mauritius Souvenir Trophy
Four nights free accommodation offered by Naïade Resorts (on ½ board basis)
(Note: accommodation is non cumulative if winner of single event is also member of winning team)
Winner single event Woman – Angler who has scored the highest number of points
Marlin Masters Mauritius Souvenir Trophy.
Heaviest Billfish: Souvenir Trophy
Heaviest fish other than a Billfish: Souvenir Trophy.
Heaviest Shark / Tuna / Dorado / Wahoo: Souvenir Trophy
Certificates, gifts and souvenirs
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