About the Classic

It’s on again, the biggest event in Cape York. The dates for the 2008 Weipa Fishing Classic have been set to coincide with the Queens Birthday long weekend, Friday 06 June  through to Sunday 08 June 2008. The 2008 Classic will be run solely for community benefit, with all proceeds supporting a large number of local community and sporting groups.

While this is only the third year the Classic has been held, initial planning indicates that the 2008 Weipa Fishing Classic has all the hallmarks of being the biggest and best yet for the town of Weipa. 

First Prize has been confirmed as a Sea Jay 4.4m Escape Sports fitted with a 50hp Yamaha outboard on a Dunbier trailer, including safety gear.  

The Weipa Fishing Classic is becoming a “must attend” event and is one of the largest fishing competitions in Queensland. With volunteers from throughout the community to ensure its success, the Weipa Fishing Classic continues to experience steady growth. Predicted nominations this year are 1500 competitors, which we believe confirms our commitment to the Weipa Community and our sponsors. The Weipa Fishing Classic continues to be a huge success.

Nominations/tickets will open 19 May 2008  and will be available from the following Weipa businesses:-

• Betta Electrical  located within Weipa News & Sports
• Weipa 4WD Spares & Camping Supplies, Heritage Shopping Centre
• Weipa Outboard & Small Engine Repairs, Evans Landing

Competitors will be required to complete a nomination form and pay a fee at the time of entry:

• 2008 Nomination fees are $50 open entry and $20 junior entry
• Junior Entries are not eligible for the major prize draw.

Catch & Weigh  eligible species for Senior Competition are (8 categories) Salmon, Fingermark, Tusker, Grunter, Queenfish, Mackeral, Trevally, Coral Trout/Red Emperor/Nannygai.

There is a Catch & Release  for legal size barramundi. A digital photo of fish on official Classic measuring sticker showing date stamp is to be presented to Weigh Master.

Gates of Western Cape College will open at 5.30pm on Friday 06/06/08, followed by a reading of the rules at 7.30pm. Fishing commences at midnight (2400hrs) Friday night and concludes at 3.00pm on Sunday 08/06/08.

Live entertainment will be provided throughout the week-end with performances from “Women in Docs”,  as well as local bands and dance groups. Bar & food facilities will be available on the grounds throughout the week-end.