2024 KAYAK SALTWATER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
USAngling is proud to share the exciting news of the very first World Championship of Sea Kayak Fishing being held this year in Valencia, Spain from October 26th through October 31st. The World Championship is organized by the Federation of Sea Fishing (FIPS-Mer), the Spanish Fishing and Casting Federation, and the Fishing Federation of the Valencian Community.
NEWS | USA KAYAK SALTWATER
1ST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SEA KAYAK FISHING
USAngling is proud to share the exciting news of the very first World Championship of Sea Kayak Fishing being held this year in Valencia, Spain from October 26th through October 31st. The World Championship is organized by the Federation of Sea Fishing (FIPS-Mer), the Spanish Fishing and Casting Federation, and the Fishing Federation of the Valencian Community.
Valencia, Spain has many tourist attractions and was voted as a top fishingdestination in Europe. Valencia is one of the largest historical cities in Spain and has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, historical monuments, and an excellent varied culinary culture. The city of Valencia and its dynamic Provincial Council welcomes the sport of saltwater kayak fishing with great respect and hospitality. Valencia is the ideal location for the first World Championship of Sea Kayak Fishing.
USA KAYAK SALTWATER TEAM
DAVID EGLAS
angler
ROBERT FIELD
team captain
ELSA FLORES
angler
ERIC HARRISON
angler
JIM DAVIS
angler
MICHAEL BARTGIS
angler
GUY MARSH
angler
LANCE CLINTON
angler
TRISTAN MARSH
angler
ALLEN SANSANO
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EVENT LOCATION
VALENCIA, SPAIN
Valencia, Spain has many tourist attractions and was voted as a top fishingdestination in Europe. Valencia is one of the largest historical cities in Spain and has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, historical monuments, and an excellent varied culinary culture.
The city of Valencia and its dynamic Provincial Council welcomes the sport of saltwater kayak fishing with great respect and hospitality. Valencia is the ideal location for the first World Championship of Sea Kayak Fishing.
EVENT AGENDA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
16:00 – Reception of athletes and accompanying persons at the Hotel
21:00 – Dinner at the hotel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
12:00 – Opening Ceremony
14:00 – Lunch at the Hotel
16:30 – Captains’ meeting and bibs distribution
21:30 – Dinner at the hotel
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – Bait distribution.
08:30 – Departure to the meeting point
09:00 – Start of the 1st day of competition
13:00 – End of the 1st day of competition.
14:30 – Lunch at the hotel.
21:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – Entrance to the fishing places.
08:30 – Bait distribution.
09:00 – Start of the 2nd day of competition
13:00 – End of the 2nd day of competition.
14:30 – Lunch.
21:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – Entrance to the fishing places.
08:30 – Bait distribution.
09:00 – Start of the third day of competition.
13:00 – End of the third day of competition , Control, weigh-in and classification.
14:30 – Lunch at the hotel.
20:00 – Closing Ceremony, exhibition of classifications, proclamation of champions and presentation of medals, trophies and distinctions.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
From 08.00 to 10.00 Breakfast at the hotel, farewell to the participants
Bon voyage back.
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