The Dampier species competition is planned to go ahead on SATURDAY 12th AUGUST.
The current weather is looking glamourous but as normal the comittee will monitor the weather and provide updates as the event approaches. The competition will only get postponed if the weather is deemed to be too dangerous to dive, with Sunday as the first option if it needs to be moved.
This is a species competition, entered in pairs, with entry open to all financial members of the club.
Competitors can start diving from sunrise and must return to the weigh in location by 3:30pm.
Please allow ample time to retrieve your vessel and return to the weigh in location before the cut off time or risk disqualification.
The weigh in will be held at The Palms on The Esplanade, Dampier Weighing will commence from 3:30pm.
Eligible prize categories are as follows.
1st to 3rd top overall scoring pairs.
Top Mixed Pair (Male & Junior/Female)
Top female pair
Most meritorious fish
Mystery prize
A full list of eligible species and competition rules can be viewed in the links below. Please read the rules to familiarize yourself with competition etiquette.
**PLEASE NOTE: Parrotfish has been removed from the species list so please review the species list and familiarise yourself with which species are included**
All fish must be gutted prior to weigh in though Certified scales will be available at weigh in, should anyone wish to claim a potential record before gutting their fish.
As always, dive safe, dive with your buddy and adjust your behaviour to suit conditions on the day.
