WCC Event Questions & Answers

PETS
Competitors’ pets are no longer allowed.

VISITORS
Visitors are welcome between 10:00 am to 18:00 pm daily on the mainland.
No visitors are allowed on big and small islands as well as on the Darkside/Gargantua.

SHOPPING
Ensure you have all you need in case you draw a peg on the main island as there will be restricted passages.

DRIVING ON SITE AND ON DAM WALLS
Not respecting the speed limit of 10 km/hour (5 miles/hour) on the entire site may result in a complete driving ban for the event.
Unauthorised driving on the dam walls can carry a penalty of up to 5000 euros.

Weather dependent we will run two to three runs in between the mainland and the big island.

Priority to be given in this order: WCC logistics, WCC Media, other media (need to book), competitors/helpers (need to book). Be on time or miss your turn!! No crossings are allowed for any visitors.

We recommend anglers take plenty of non-perishable supplies in the event they draw a peg on any of the islands and on swims with no easy access.

Are boats needed everywhere on the lake?
No boat are not required but you may find it beneficial to have one. Note that boats are used at competitors’ own risk.
If a rental boat is required, we strongly advise you to arrange this before arrival at the event. The organisers do not accept any responsibility for the provision of rental boats.

Use of boat during the competition?
Please refer yourself to the use of boat rules. Note that only boats fit for fishing are allowed and must be between 2.3 meters and 5 meters and have a minimum of two air chambers.
Only boats fitted with a GPS tracker are allowed on the water during competition hours.

Battery recharge?
Such service is not available on-site. We would strongly advise, therefore, that you make arrangements before your arrival on-site.

World Carp Classic requires the use of a lifejacket of a minimum of 100N which also has an attached whistle and luminous stick/lamp (EN395 / ISO12402-4) – A flotation device that is designed to keep a person afloat with their airway clear of the water in sheltered and inshore waters.
In addition, one angler (never a helper) must be awake on the bank while a boat is afloat ready to give the alert should this be required.

WADERS
Waders are strictly banned when on the boat – there will be no tolerance.

Space between swims?
It depends on the location of the section and location of the swim but great care has been taken to ensure that all competitors will have swims that are accessible and competitive. It should be noted that the majority of the swims are open exclusively for the event. The placement of bivvys and camps needs to be done respecting the surroundings and local environment.

Are there going to be any muddy/wet areas?
There could be some areas that will be muddy/wet, so you should be prepared for this eventuality.

Are there areas that are going to be rocky?
Yes and it is important that you prepare both fishing and bivvy equipment that is suitable for the conditions.

Access to swims
Assistance will be provided by organisers when required. Competitors to follow parking instructions.

Angling Spirit with “Friends Of” Lac de Madine aims to keep the lake clean.

• Limit the use of glass bottles by the banks and dispose of them appropriately.
• At the end of the event, it is the competitors’ responsibility to bring ALL of their rubbish to the collection points.
• Anglers are now to take a picture of their swim upon arrival and departure and provide a copy to local authorities along with the bait survey pictures. Please ensure that it is left in pristine condition, you will be held accountable if not.
• If competitors leave rubbish behind them, they will be fined and banned from re-entering any Angling Spirit events until the fine has been paid to the venue.

An important reminder from local authorities:
* No bait should be left on the swim, thrown into the lake, or in the container bins at the end of the competition. All unused and unwanted bait MUST BE returned to the designated area by the stage.

New: We will now have a line collection bin at the end of the competition by the stage. We thank you in advance for disposing of your lines appropriately.

All offences to the rules will be sanctioned by a Penalty accompanied or not by a Yellow Card (see rules for details).
M03- Penalties can be: a strict fishing ban up to 24 hours or ban from use of boat up to 24 hours.
M06- All penalties and Cards to be published on-line and explained

Most common offences:

• Rudeness to a World Carp Classic Official/fellow competitor
• Rule C03- NO baiting up, feature finding or any other boating activities or lines in the water may take place until the rocket has signalled the start of the competition.”
• Life jacket not worn while afloat – Also applies if life jacket is not fastened properly
• If one competing angler is not present/not awake on the bank while partner(s) are afloat. A Helper cannot replace an angler for this.
• Exceeding on the 350 meters limit from shore – we have range finders to verify distance accurately.
• If more than 4 persons are bivvying on the swim between the hours of 20:00 pm and 10:00 am – ask Officials where
• Making an open fire while on the bank – Local rule which could also see you being fined heavily
• Last but not least if swims are left with rubbish of any sort

Yellow cards can be issued by Marshals but Penalty, Disqualification and Ban can only be issued by Head Marshal whose decision is final.

COVID-19 measures applied in the past that could be reinstated at short notice at the request of French authorities.
In brief, the measures are:
Health Pass for all attending World Carp Classic competitors including Helpers, WCC Crew members & even visitors
People using the negative PCR 72 hours scheme will have to follow a strict procedure to ensure they can remain onsite.
Sadly if rules set out by organisers which have been approved by local authorities are not followed will entail an immediate disqualification of the individual or full entry linked to the individual depending on the circumstances.

MASKS
Only Type II masks are allowed and must be worn by all at all times indoors and outdoors throughout the competition every time you are in contact with others outside of your COVID-19 bubble.
Competitors must have their own type II masks and alcohol sanitiser (70%).

BIVVY CITY
Anglers to await marshals’ direction before setting camp

REGISTRATION/PARTY/FLAG PARADE/PEG DRAW
Read participant’s pack with great attention. Masks must be worn by all at all times indoors and outdoors throughout the competition every time you are in contact with others outside of your COVID-19 bubble.

SWIM SET UP/PACK UP
Anglers must load their boats by themselves – no assistance will be provided by marshals/helpers.

WEIGHING PROCEDURE
By respecting social distancing, wearing your mask and following marshals’ instructions.

SANCTIONS
Anglers not following COVID-19 may face immediate disqualification and will be asked to leave the site immediately.