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Event 2008 - WCC Abbreviated Rules Print Email
 It is important for all participants to visit this section to familiarise themselves with the rules of the competition.  If you have any queries about the rules, please sign up for the WCC Forum, where it is hoped that all of your questions will be answered.

ABBREVIATED VERSION OF OFFICIAL RULES

*   The competition is open to competitors from the age of 14 if
    accompanied by a guardian - No person under the age of 18 is allowed
    to use boats at any time during the competition.

*  The organisers reserve the right to modify all or part of the rules and
   T&C at any time.

*  All competitors and team runners understand that they have to provide
   organisers will all required insurance documents as part of a condition
   to their entry in the event.

* All competitors and team runners will be required to sign a registration
   form to confirm acceptance of the full and final event rules and terms &
  conditions.

*  WCC rules are the property of World Carp Classic and cannot be used
   or copied even partially, without prior written consent from the
   organisers.


Section E - Fishing Rules

E01- Only competitors, marshals and Team Runners are allowed to bivvy up on the banks.

E03- Competitors must cast/place and bait their own rods, and play, land and unhook their own fish. No assistance from any other person (excluding partner) whatsoever is allowed (see Team Runner rules). Immediate disqualification could result if assistance is obtained.

E05- Competitors are required to possess their own carp sacks as, in the event of a multiple capture sacks will be required to hold fish until weighing. Sacks will not be provided by the organisers.

E11- Should both competitors wish to leave their swim for any reason whatsoever their rods must be reeled in and their baited hooks removed from the water. By no means is the Team Runner allowed to look after the rods for them.

E13- No more than eight (8) permanent markers can be used at any one time within the swim.

E14- A low light-emitting light source can be used on any permanent marker, but discretion over lake illumination from a permanent marker, falls to the Head Marshals’ and their decision will be final.

E15- The towing of baited rigs and the baiting of swims must not exceed 250 meters from the peg number board. The Head Marshal’s decision will be final upon any discrepancy that arises from an infringement from this rule.


Section F - Match rules

F02- Only Leather, Common, Mirror will count in the competition.

F04-Any baiting methods including bait boats are allowed.

F06- For conservation purposes only barbless or micro-barb hooks are to be used. At all times an un-hooking mat must be used (not provided by WCC).

F07- Each pair is allowed to use four rods with baited hooks in the water at any one time and two further rods in reserve may be set up ready for use, so long as it is broken down.


Section H - Team Runner

H01- One Team Runner is allowed per pair. For valid reasons and at organiser’s discretion a second Team Runner could be allowed (please enquire prior to making arrangements).

H02- Each Team Runner has to register with his/her team within the two registration times.

H05- Team Runner is allowed to go on board and assist solely with the steering of the boat.


Section I - Boat rules

Boat specification

I01- All boats used during the competition must conform to Lac de Madine and World Carp Classic requirements, which in the broad outline are as follows:  

Boat type: to accommodate a maximum of six persons including inflatables–no single chamber allowed.  

Propulsion: ONLY electric – maximum speed: 15 km/hourBoat & safety measuresFailure to comply with the following will result in the use of the boat being denied

I02- Each boat is to be fitted with:
     * 2 oars and rowlocks    
     *A minimum of two life-jackets fully equipped as mentioned
      below        
     *A bailer properly secured to the boat.
     *An appropriate anchor/weight properly secured to the boat
      secured to a minimum 24 meters of rope (this takes in account
      the 1/3 rule).
     *A towing rope (can be the same one as the anchor) and a fixed
      towing ring.
     *A fog horn securely fitted to the boat.

I03- Each life-jacket is to be CE certified and conform to European standard EN395 and to be fitted with a whistle properly secured to the life-jacket.

I04-We further recommend that each life-jacket is securely fitted with a large greenish luminous stick (see information for details).

I07- Each boat, its life-jackets and equipment will be checked prior to the start of the competition by marshals/local authorities. If the boat, life-jackets and equipment does not comply with above requirements, competitors will be able to fish the competition, but will not be able to use their boat until it complies with all required safety measures.

I08- During registration time, competitors will have to produce appropriate insurance certificates: boat insurance & personal insurance and sign a disclaimer as well as an understanding of the rules and an agreement to abide to them. Failure to comply will result in refusal to use a boat on venue.

I11- The Head Marshall can make a decision to refuse water entry if boat and/or anglers are deemed unfit to go afloat.

Section J - use of boat during competition

None compliance with the following could result in immediate disqualification and possible ban from ever entering the event again

General rules

J07- A suitable sized unhooking mat must be within the boat when landing fish from afloat.

Sunrise & Sunset

Section L - Use of bait boats

L01- Bait boats are classed as additional fishing equipment so can only be used by the angling pair.

L02- Bait boats can be used up to a maximum of 250 meters.

L04- Electronic echo sounders may be used from a bait boat.

L05- Permanent markers can be dropped from a bait boat only if they are of the retrievable kind with a bait boat. Where permanent markers are dropped by a bait boat, they must be made up using a breakaway lead/weight design so that if they become snagged they can easily breakaway - (i.e. light line connection to the lead).

Section M - Local rules

M01- World Carp Classic has been granted for the duration of the event extended bank space normally not open to carp fishing. Should you fish the venue before or after the event, ensure that you are doing so within the authorised sections (ask the APPMA for appropriate documentation).

M06- The venue emphasise that it has a NO KILL policy at all times. Furthermore it is prohibited to mutilate, transport or sell any catch (see WCC rule G07).