SEA ANGLER
An exciting new national fishing championship was officially launched at the BoatLife Show in Birmingham last month
The new BoatLife Fishing Championship is a catch and release boat angling competition that will be taking place across four fantastic venues throughout the UK during 2024.
The four stages of the competition will be held in Conwy (Wales) 17-19 May, Cowes (Isle of Wight) 12-14 July, Plymouth (Devon) 4-6 October and St Peter’s Port (Guernsey) 14-17 November. Each stage will consist of three days of fishing fun across each weekend, with Friday being a free practice day followed by two separate competition rounds on the Saturday and Sunday.
Each stage location and the timings have been carefully considered for weather conditions and species availability, as well as provision of shoreside facilities. The four base marinas – Boatfolk Conwy, Cowes Yacht Haven, MDL QAB, Plymouth and Victoria Marine Guernsey – all have an excellent range of onsite amenities which make them ideal to host the championships.
FORMAT
There are two elements to the championship itself, with a pro boat cup for businesses and brands to enter as well as a privateers cup for local anglers to compete in. There will be exclusive trophies for the pro and privateer teams to vie for as well as some impressive prizes for them to catch. More details of the prizes on offer will be released imminently along with the competition rules.
FESTIVAL
In addition, there will also be an array of onshore exhibits and activities such as presentation stages, an education a
