Treasure Coast Skin Divers Annual 2015 Summer Kayak, Boat, and Shore Diver Spearfishing Invitational
This event took place on June 14, 2015. See upcoming events in Vero Beach.
Where: Treasure Shores State Park 11300 Highway A1a, North Beach, Florida 32963
SHORE AND KAYAK DIVER TOURNEY COMMENCES ON SUNDAY JUNE 14TH AT 0800 HRS!
WEIGH-IN ALL DIVISIONS JUNE 14TH AT 1530 HRS (3:30pm) LINE CUT OFF 1600 HRS! (4:00 pm)
FREEDIVE SPEARFISHING ONLY! TCSD Group Page Members, families and INVITED guest!
Kayak Diver: $30.00 per Diver -
Shore Diver: $20.00 per Diver -
Regular tourney entry fees for all divisions includes food and some beverages for competitors - For non competitors there will be a $6.00 donation asked for food and beverages. Kids and guest under 13 can eat FREE!
SHORE AND KAYAK DIVISIONS ARE INDIVIDUAL TYPE COMPETITIONS! LIONFISH COUNT TOWARDS YOUR SCORE - UP TO THREE LIONFISH PER SHORE OR YAK DIVER CAN BE ENTERED! THE IDEA IS TO HAVE YOUR 3 LONGEST FISH OF SEPARATE SPECIES MEASURED FOR A SCORE - AND UP TO 3 BONUS LIONFISH WHICH WILL ADD TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL SCORE AS WELL.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE A DESIGNATED LIONFISH PRIZE AND TROPHY FOR LARGEST/LONGEST LIONFISH!
Anything legal goes - No rays - Yes barracudas - All fish entered must be SEPARATE species and of legal size, in season, and taken by speargun, sling, or polespear while freediving. Yes even a mullet can be one of your fish lol! No SCUBA.
A partner IS advised to be with you and within a reasonable distance to afford verbal communication and safety! Don't dive alone! Diving one up one down IS recommended! Be aware of muzzle control! Spearfishing is an inherently dangerous sport! Be wise - Be safe!
Cash prizes will be for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers all divisions - You will also receive a raffle ticket when you turn in your waiver. Most competitors will go home with at least a shirt or something for sure!
Prize table picks/rotation will start with 1st place shore diver. Payout as follows: 1st place: 50 percent of all entrance fees! 2nd place gets 30 percent! 3rd place will get 20 percent. All expenses are taken from total entries before payout.
In the event of a tie in total length, either weight or the most commonly desired fish will decide the tie. All decisions are final and up the designated weigh-master and his assistant(s) Weigh-in/measuring will begin at 3:30 SHARP! Line will be cut off at 4:00pm - No exceptions.
EVERYONE SIGNS A WAIVER! ALL DIVERS MUST ALSO SIGN OUT OF OR OFF THE WATER AT WEIGH-IN WHEN DONE FISHING! NO EXCEPTIONS!
TCSD tourneys and events are FAMILY oriented - Our guest, loved ones, teenagers and children will be there - So good manners PLEASE! Anyone regarded as unruly or disorderly will be asked to leave and will be banned from all future group activities and events.
Boundaries for the kayak & shore divers are From Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce Inlet. Treasure Shores Beach is also where the yak and shore divers will meet up for a quick briefing, pay entry fees if need be, turn in or sign waivers, and singles can pair up, double up, etc. for safety if they want to - It IS recommended!
AGAIN, both Kayak and shore divers WILL BE MEETING on the morning of Sunday June 14th @ 8:00 am - Treasure Shores Beach and you can go to other beaches within the designated boundaries afterwards if you wish, . Weigh-In and after party start @ 3:30 Sharp! If late for weigh in you will automatically DQ - DON'T BE LATE! Line will be cut off at 4:00pm - No exceptions!
Shore Divers and Kayak Divers can pay ME @ Treasure Shores on the morning of the competition!
FISH MUST BE ICED AND IN FRESH CONDITION!
LATE COMERS WELCOME - FIND LINDA, PAY HER AND SIGN WAIVER BEFORE ENTERING WATER!