New Members Welcome Pack - north coast kayak fishing club
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
New Members Welcome Pack
Contents Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................3 Club History & Affiliations.........................................................................................................................................4 Committee members Contact Details: .....................................................................................................................4 Membership & Subscriptions ...................................................................................................................................4 Next Steps & Minimum Kayak Requirements: ..........................................................................................................5 Club Kit......................................................................................................................................................................6 Latest News & Information .......................................................................................................................................7 What happens in the club .........................................................................................................................................8 Grand slam 2021 .......................................................................................................................................................8 COTM - Catch of the month competition. ................................................................................................................9 Club Kayak Etiquette .................................................................................................................................................9
Welcome On behalf of the Committee of North Coast Kayak Fishing Club, welcome to the Club. The Committee are elected annually to manage the Club and our aim is to provide a friendly and successful Club with the primary aim of encouraging the enjoyment of kayak fishing by fishermen of all ages and standards. The Committee acknowledges all the hard work that the volunteers and Club members put in. We could not run the Club without the committee and their help is very much appreciated. We are a virtual kayak fishing club based in KZN, Durban and cater for most ages and abilities, competing in our events. We have several excellent fishermen in the club that assist new kayak members to achieve their individual goals and reach their full fishing potential. Our clinics are small enough to give each kayak fishermen individual attention yet big enough for kayak fishermen of similar strengths and abilities to work together. We believe in a hands-on approach, and if there is anything that you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any of the Committee members. Send Us A Message HERE The Club is here for all Members and all those involved in their development. We hope that you find this welcome pack useful. Regards North Coast Kayak Fishing Committee Email - info@nckfc.co.za
Club History & Affiliations
The club was founded in May 2018 to bring together like minded kayak fisherman on the
North Coast of KZN. We are conservation minded people that want to put something back
into the sport.
The aim of the club is to provide value for money for its members using tips, clinics, socials
and fun competitions.
The club is affiliated to SAKFA (South African Kayak Fishing Association), the National
Governing Body for Kayaking in SA.
Committee members Contact Details:
Chairman: Wayne Biljoen 082 321 6318
Vice Chairman: Cameron Johnston 073 638 7617
Grand Slam Records Officer: Paul van Rooyen 071 226 7788
Marketing and Sponsorship: Malan Bruwer 071 421 4555
Catering: Shane Grove 072 537 4333
Safety Officer: Jason Pretorius 072 838 6923
Membership & Subscriptions
This is a two-step procedure to join the club.
STEP 1:
• Sign up on the web site form.
• To sign up Sign Up Here
• Fill in your details and click submit. We will be emailed this form with your details
so we can contact you and add you to our what's app group and mailing list.
STEP 2:
• The membership fee is R300.00 and includes:
• Club registration for a year
• SAKFA registration
• FREE Club NCKFC CAP
• Kayak number stickers
• Kayak & Car bumper NCKFC stickers
Do an EFT to the NCKFC bank account using your NAME and SURNAME as
reference.BANKING DETAILS:
Account Name: North Coast Kayak Fishing Club
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: Durban North
Branch Code: 135226
Account Number: 1169594743
Membership Renewals – membership year runs annually from 1 January. Members are
expected to renew their membership by the end of January each year. You can re-join
using the web link Sign Up Here . Please note, existing members are asked to complete a
membership form each year as the information we require may have changed.
Failure to register as a member may mean that a Kayak fisherman is not covered by
SAKFA and cannot compete in competitions like the Grand slam as a member.
Once registered members are able to vote at the AGM or apply to join the committee.
Next Steps & Minimum Kayak Requirements:
There are several things that a new Member needs to be aware of and to do.
All Members should:
1. Read the appropriate WhatsApp chat group Code of Conduct
on the web site WHATSAPP-RULES HERE
2. Advise the Club of any change in their details (addresses, emergency telephone,
medical details etc. as they occur).
3. Adhere to the minimum SAMSA kayak requirements:
To fish from a Kayak in South Africa you must adhere to the following SAMSA minimum
requirements: SAMSA (South African Marine Safety Association)
● Purchase a fishing license from the Post Office or KZN wildlife office
● Pay for the angling and skipper of a vessel on your license
● Kayak must be over 3 meters in length to go to sea (beyond the backline)
● Kayak must have minimum 30% buoyancy
● You must wear an approved PFD (personal flotation device)
● Carry a 10-meter rope. (Tow rope)
● Pencil flares (not out of date)
● Bailing device (bucket or collapsible bucket) you can use your tackle box or a
sponge
● You must have 750ml drinking water.
● You must not exceed 1.85km from land (1nautical mile)
● You can launch anywhere except if the launch site is restricted by Port Authority,
Private owner, Parks Board, or Municipality for which you may be asked to pay a feeSAKFA also recommend the following:
● Paddle leash. Attach your paddle to your ski via a leash (some like to detach during
launching and beaching).
● Kayak should display approved SAKFA identification sticker and club Number
sticker. i.e.NCKFC 069 which means North Coast Kayak Fishing Club and allocated
number. So, if your Kayak is found out at sea NSRI or anyone who finds it can phone
SAKFA or the club which issued the number and get your details.
● Carry a cell phone in a waterproof pouch and program in 082 911 SEA RESCUE
● SMS your launch and return time or leave a float plan with someone.
● SAKFA recommend you join a local Kayak club, NCKFC of course!
● Always check the weather forecast before you leave and keep checking when you
are out at sea.
● Make sure you can turnover and climb on your Kayak should it capsize.
● Never paddle alone always paddle with at least one person.
● If your Kayak capsizes stay with it and phone for help.
● Tell someone where you are going and estimated time due back.
● Complete a launch register at your launch site if applicable.
● Check your Kayak before leaving for cracks and leaks. Make sure the bungs are in!
● Remember to know your own personal paddling and swimming capabilities and do
not exceed them.
● Don’t forget your fishing license and vessel license (both on the same license).
● Obey any Daff or municipality launch site rules and pay fees if applicable.
● A plastic whistle is also handy to have to attract attention.
● A mirror to use for attracting attention (using suns reflection).
● Write your NCKFC number and cell number on your paddle and equipment.
Club Kit
• As part of the joining fee, you will receive a FREE club cap.
• We also have club T shirts at R50.00 and these can be purchased from Malan.
• We have also done club buffs and these are R80.00 and can be purchased from
Malan.
• We have also done NCKFC slops that the members have purchased as a once off
run.
• Your Club stickers can be picked up with Malan in Durban or we can ship to you via
POSTNET at your cost.
• This includes your SAKFA sticker, NCKFC Kayak number, NCKFC Kayak sticker
and car bumper sticker.Latest News & Information During the year there are lots of events and activities to tell members about. We use several methods to ensure that members, are kept informed and get involved. The club WhatsApp group is the main source of information for all Club information, news, etc. We also have a web site, Facebook and Instagram pages. • http://www.nckfc.co.za • Facebook - North Coast Kayak Fishing Club • Twitter — @NCKFC From time to time, Newsletters will also be circulated to all Members, keeping all club members up to date with what has been going on and what is coming next! If you have not done so already, we encourage you to sign up to the newsletter to stay informed. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter Click HERE Members are encouraged to submit news and tips for the “Tip of the week” articles that will be published on Facebook and Instagram as well. You can send them to the committee.
What happens in the club The Club runs occasional Kayak clinics on the weekends, and these will be scheduled in the annual calendar. Tuesdays – is Tip of the week on WhatsApp and these are published to Facebook for reference. Wednesday – Advertising day on WhatsApp. Post your business on the group to help fellow members. Socials – Once a month we have a social get together at a restaurant of choice to have a chat and beer with fellow kayak mates. Dates indicated on the club calendar. Club Competitions – We host regular club fishing competitions, and these comp dates are on the calendar below. Club Calendar Click HERE Grand slam 2021 The Grand slam competition is a free club competition which helps our members target specific fish species to grow their fishing skills and knowledge of areas. First Prize: The NCKFC GRANDSLAM Floating trophy with your name and year engraved onto it. This can be kept for a year and to be handed back as it will be awarded to the following year’s winner. Competition date: 1 January 2021 to 31st December 2021. Grand slam rules can be found on Grand Slam Rules Click HERE
COTM - Catch of the month competition.
Every moth on the last day of the month, we ask members for their best photo of their fish caught
during that month.
The following day, the MEMBERS vote for the photo that THEY want as the next month’s NCKFC
Chat WhatsApp profile picture.
Your vote could be because it was the members first fish ever or just an amazingly clear picture of a
fish caught in that month. It is your choice.
We tally the votes and the winner gets the profile photo spot for one month.
They also get a set of Tie downs from Pinnacle Kayaks and a Reel Service from JC Reel
Services.
Club Kayak Etiquette
• Don’t launch or beach together as the kayaks could hit each other.
• Help your fellow members launching and beaching and carrying ski’s off and onto the
launch sites.
• Don’t paddle in front of another fisherman.
• Watch where your lines are and other kayak fisherman lines and avoid tangles.
• Give another fisherman right of way when they have a fish on and make sure your lines are
clear.
• Be polite and courteous to other fishermen.You can also read
