Competition Rules and Scoring System

Overview

The competition will start 08:00 on the 16^th of August 2025 and will end 23:59 on the 21^th of September 2025. You can fish at any time during this period and only your biggest 4 bonnies, and biggest fish of the additional species (yellowtail, snoek, hottie) submitted will count.
Fishing is allowed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. No fish submitted on other days will be accepted.
You will only be allowed to launch on the Cape Town coast between Melkbos and Gordons Bay, we however recommend 3 Anchor, OPBC, Simonstown, Millers Point or Buffels Bay at Cape Point.
All kayakers will have to check in PRIOR to launching. A check in picture on the water won’t be accepted.
The check in will be by means of a picture showing as best possible you, your kayak and your launch site in the same picture. We understand that we sometimes launch in the dark, but try your best to get a good photo. Your check in pic needs to submitted to the competition referee via the Whatsapp group.
Should a participant fail to submit a check in pic the fish caught in that session will not be eligible.
Please also post a picture of yourself and your catches of the day. It is not a requirement, but encouraged in order to build the gees. A good example:

Communication

Upon entering you will receive an email with an invite to the competition Whatsapp group.
You will be required to post your check in and check out pictures to the Katonkel Ronkel 2025 Whatsapp group including your catch submissions.
The Chat group is an open chat where you are required to post your launch pics and measurement submissions. Please also share all pictures taken during the event in this group.
The chat group will also be used for official communication from the committee regarding scoreboard updates, lucky draws etc. so keep an eye out for that. All official competition correspondence will be done on the competition whatsapp group. All participants will be required to join the platform.
We do encourage healthy banter within this group however please only post about fishing or/and kayak fishing related to the event.
No swearing or abbreviated swearing. No racial, political, sexist, vulgar, insulting, derogative suggestions, etc. posts will be tolerated. Anyone NOT keeping to the rules will be warned once, and thereafter removed and disqualified.
The use of mobile communication devices such as cellular telephones, marine radios, walkie-talkies, CBs, pagers or any electronic device to communicate during fishing is highly recommended for safety.

Scoring and Prizes

This is mainly a Bonnie competition, so only bonnies will count for points and main prizes in this competition. This includes top 3, single biggest bonnie, and winning team.
Prizes for the single biggest fish of each of the additional species (yellowtail, snoek, hottie) will be awarded as well.
All prizes will be awarded based size of your fish (refer to points and measure details below).
More sponsor spot prizes may be awarded.
Lucky draws will be given out through the course of the competition, so keep an eye on the updates posted on the Whatsapp group.
In the case of a tie, the 5th biggest bonnie will be the decider. And if still a tie, rocks paper scissors will be used.
If you fish every available day of the comp only your 4 biggest bonnies during the period will count and you can upgrade at any point.
Catches will be logged per angler by size. The biggest catches during the period will count. Refer to the points section for an example score sheet.
Prize giving will take place in-person on the 27th of September. Venue and time TBC.

Measurement & Point System

The event uses catch-video submission system. Videos needs to be done with sufficient detail so that the Competition Referee has no reason to doubt your accuracy.

Refer to the below illustration on how to measure your fish:

Scoring will determined by the length as measured above of each fish caught.
Length is determined from the forward-most point of the fish with the fish’s mouth closed to the fork of the tail, measured in Centimeters.
Measurement will be done over the body of the fish, and not underneath.
The tape need to be tight across the length of the fish.
Bonnies measuring 60cm and more needs to be measured with two different tapes (preferably done by a different angler) for security.
The Competition Referee will deduct points where these guidelines are not adhered to.
Measurements will be rounded DOWN to the closest cm.

Note! Only 5 bonnies will be kept on the leaderboard. You are allowed to upgrade your 5 during the comp at any time. Only the 4 biggest fish will count, with the 5th being a tie-breaker.

A video recordings of the competitor taking the measurements will be required. The competitor needs to ensure the measurements are clearly visible in the video.

Note, the referee will require a clear view of the tip of the tape aligning with the tip of the fish, then a clear view of the measurement in the fork of the tail. If the fish moves during the video the measurement will be deemed disqualified. Ensure you find a flat stable surface to measure carefully.

All videos and pictures of fish caught MUST be submitted to the referee in the Katonkel Ronkel 2025 Chat group in whatsapp on the day of your launch pic to be eligible. Should the competitor for any reason have difficulty uploading his evidence it will be the responsibility of the competitor to make contact with the Competition Referee to make alternate arrangements.

Please provide the measurements (55, 56, 56, 67) in your message to the referee along with your video. The videos are for validation, the measurements helps with getting the scores up asap.

The Competition Referee will review the videos to verify reported results and determine place winners. The Competition Referee is responsible for the final call in all matters.

In the event where the Competition Referee himself places in a top position, his submissions will be reviewed by another committee member.

UPGRADE PONTS

Participants are only allowed to post a maximum of 5 fish, should the participant during the competition catch a bigger fish that the submitted 5 he is welcome to submit an upgrade video. The upgrade could be a same size fish caught on a bonus point day and the additional points will be applicable.

INDIVIDUAL POINTS SCORE SHEET

To clarify how the scoring will work we’ve put together the below example score sheets.

Score Sheet for JP & Dan (During the period JP caught and logged 6 Bonnies, and Dan caught and logged 7)

Competitor	Date	Launch Site	Confirmed Measurement
Dan	16 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	56cm
Dan	16 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	58cm
Dan	16 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	55cm
JP	16 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	60cm
JP	16 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	57cm
Dan	22 Aug	Cape Point	58cm
Dan	22 Aug	Cape Point	59cm
Dan	22 Aug	Cape Point	55cm
Dan	22 Aug	Cape Point	62cm
JP	30 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	59cm
JP	30 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	56cm
JP	30 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	59cm
JP	30 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	60cm
JP	30 Aug	3 Anchor Bay	55cm

From Dan’s 7 fish, the 4 biggest count towards points, which is 62cm, 59cm, 58cm, 58cm = 237 points. The 5th biggest fish, at 56cm, will be used in the case of a tie-breaker.

Similarly, JP’s biggest fish are 60cm, 60cm, 59cm, 59cm = 238 points. The 5th biggest fish, at 57cm, would have been used as a tie-breaker.

JP won by 1 point, and the tie-breaker fish was not needed.

Note – Due to the number of Bonnies caught at the same size the above system has proven to work VERY well. Don’t worry too much about the scoring, go catch the monsters and you will within the first weekend see how this works and how well this works. Loads of fun and easy to win.

TEAM POINTS

The team competition will be determined by the total points of the 4x participants. Thus the sum of the 4 fish points caught by each team member in total.
In the event where team scores end up equal, the single biggest fish in the team will determine the winning team. If it remains a tie, the 2nd biggest fish will be used, etc.
Team members and name must be submitted to the Competition Referee (Werner Grobler)

Participation & Eligibility

Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. Your entry and payment must be completed by 23:59 10 August 2025. All participants must be in possession of a valid fishing license with the added fishing from a vessel option at all times while participating. Any costs to enter Cape Point reserve is for the anglers own cost should he wish to fish from there.

SAFETY

During competition each contestant is required to comply with SAKFA regulations. In addition, participants must wear a PFD at all times while competing in the event and it is recommended to be in possession of a sounding (whistle) device and/or a handheld marine radio. Please ensure you never go out on your own. Be cautious of the conditions and ensure you reviewed the weather predictions. Please also make use of SafeTRX on your cellphone.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Competitors are expected to act with integrity, follow a high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. Any infraction of these fundamental sporting principles may be deemed cause for disqualification.

MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

Fishing within Marine Protected Areas (MPA’s) are strictly forbidden and will result in disqualification. Please familiarize yourself with the following MPA’s: Robben Island, Paulsberg, Castle Rock, Boulders, and Cape of Good Hope.

PERMITTED FISHING METHODS

All fish must be caught from a kayak (self-propelled water craft) on the day with a fishing rod. While fishing, contestants may NOT obtain or receive assistance, including but not limited to the following: a non-competitor, a non-competitor’s boat, the placing of markers by a non-competitor, being towed by or riding on motorized vessels. Motorized vessels may only be used if a kayaker is injured or in danger.

TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT

Bait or artificial lures may be used. No handlines/bungees/spearguns will be permitted.

PROTEST

All protests must be submitted on the day before 24:00 to the Competition Referee.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event activities.

PHOTO RELEASE

Competitors grant KayakFish and the sponsors the unconditional right to use their name, and photographs submitted to the competition whatsapp group for production, promotion, and/or articles and press releases, and shall not be entitled to receive any royalties or other compensation in connection with such use.

RULE CHANGES

Rules interpretation is exclusively left to the Competition Director. The decisions of the Competition Referee are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal.

ADDITIONAL PRIZES

Sponsors will at their discretion award additional spot prizes for competitors.