MARSHAL OF LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA CHALLENGE

Brief History of Rolex IGFA Labuan International Fishing Tournament

noreply@blogger.com (Sazali Zaki) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:33:00 +0000

HISTORY OF LABUAN INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT

Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament traced its beginning in 1997, when it was first jointly organised by Labuan Tourism Committee and Labuan Anglier's Association. It was held from 3rd to 13th April 1997 in the Brunei Bay Area with approximately 30 participants.

In 1998 the event combined with the Labuan Jetsports Challenge and underwater Treasure Hunt to be colectively promoted as the Labuan Sea Challenge '98. Due to the El Nino weather conditions of 1998, huge number of Marlins and Sailfishes were present in the waters surrounding Labuan Island and Semarang area with approximately 50 participants . This greatly elevated Labuan's reputation of being the marlin capital of Malaysia.

Labuan International Fishing Tournament gained recognition in 1999 when its registration was accepted by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). The IGFA rules and regulation were introduced. An international game fishing judge was invited to oversee the tournament and the event attracted 80 participants.

Changes were introduced to include two event venues in 2000, namely the Lucornia Shoals located approximately 164 nautical miles and the Semarang area with approximately 87 participants, which lies approximately 40 nautical miles from Labuan. Due to the distances involved, The Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Air Force assisted in providing security and standby search and rescue operation for the event. This assistance was rendered till this day.

A milestone was achieved in 2001 when the event was flagged of from the new Labuan International Sea Sport Complex. It was jointly organised by the Labuan Development Authority, JORAN-Berita Harian and the Labuan Angliers Association. The event attracted 126 participants with total prize money topping RM 36,200.00.

2002 - The first Berta Harian - Labuan International Fishing Competition being held at Layang-Layang Island with 67 participations. The areas opened by Navy for fishing competition are Terumbu Layar and Terumbu Ubi. This year saw to the introduction of a new format and the Team Category. Prize money for the team category was RM 20,000.00 cash and the individual category was RM 5,000.00 in cash.

In 2003 the tournament was organized by the Labuan Angler's Association it was absorbed as one the qualifying rounds for the annual Rolex IGFA circuit competitions held in Cabo san Lucas, Mexico. The internationalisation of this tournament attracted the larges number of participants - a record turnout of 158 participations from at 5 countries. Prize money was and all time high of RM 47,000.00 and the heaviest fish caught was the Black Marlin weighing 126 kilos. The event was organised by Labuan Coporation, Labuan Tourism Action Council and Labuan Anglers Association.

In 2004, the event was held from 3rd till 8th May. It gained prominence as Labuan was then chosen as the venue for the closing ceremony of the National Water Festival. Thousand witnessed the closing ceremony, which fell on the day the angler's catch were displayed to the public. The competition held at Layang-Layang Island which covered the area of Terumbu Layar, Terumbu Ubi and Terumbu Mantanani with event attracted 198 participants from 7 countries and the heaviest fish cought was a Tiger Shark weighing 232 kilo's. Labuan Angliers Association was awarded to be the IGFA representative for East Malaysia and Borneo Island.

In 2005, Rolex/IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament continue to be held at Layang-Layang Island which covered the area of Terumbu Layar, Terumbu Ubi, Terumbu Mantanani and Terumbu Siput. The number of participants was about 228 from 9 countries.

In 2006, Rolex/IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament still continued to be held at Layang-Layang Island with an additional of Terumbu Peninjau area beside the other 4 Terumbu covered last year for the fishing tournament.There were about 232 participants from 7 countries participated in this chellenging event.

In 2007, Rolex/IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament was held in Spratly Island which covered Terumbu layar, Terumbu Ubi, Terumbu Mantanani, Terumbu Siput and Terumbu Peninjau. This event was participated by 267 partipants from 8 countries.

In 2008, IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament continued to be held at Spratly Island which covered the 5 Terumbu and participated by 298 participants from 7 countries.

THE MARIVELES REEF, SPRATLY

noreply@blogger.com (Sazali Zaki) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:33:00 +0000

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE

ROD & LINE - MAY 2004

Mariveles Reef Bashing - A Prelude to the Labuan IGFA Rolex Offshore Competition
article by Patrick Song

ROLEX-IGFA LABUAN INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT 2003 - ARTICLE FROM MAGAZINE

noreply@blogger.com (Sazali Zaki) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:21:00 +0000

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE
ROD & LINE - JUNE 2003

GLEN CHEE AND 'TAKA TEAM' - SINGAPORE

ARTICLE FROM FISHING MAGAZINE - MALAY EDITION
'BULETIN SUKAN MENGAIL PROFESIONAL' 'PANCING - DECEMBER 2003'

ROLEX-IGFA LABUAN INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT 2006 - ARTICLE FROM MAGAZINE

noreply@blogger.com (Sazali Zaki) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:31:00 +0000

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE
ROD & LINE - JUNE 2006

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE

ROD & LINE - JUNE 2006

IGFA LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA CHALLENGE 2007 - ARTICLE FROM MAGAZINE

noreply@blogger.com (Sazali Zaki) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:31:00 +0000

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE
ROD & LINE - JUNE 2007

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE

ROD & LINE - JUNE 2007

LUCORNIA SEA CHALLENGE 2000 - ARTICLE FROM MAGAZINE

noreply@blogger.com (Sazali Zaki) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:50:00 +0000

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE

ROD & LINE - JULY 2000

ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA'S FIRST ANGLING MAGAZINE

ROD & LINE - JULY 2000

REPRESENTATIVE IGFA BORNEO - NEWS RELEASE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:35:00 +0000

ARTICLE FROM MALAY EDITION FISHING MAGAZINE - 'SIRIP' APRIL 2003
NEWS ABOUT APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE OF IGFA BORNEO

TAG FOR OFFICIAL, MARSHAL AND PARTICIPANT

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:25:00 +0000

SAMPLE OF TAG - USED BY THE COMITTEE MEMBER & MARSHAL.

PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE 2 EXTRA TAGS FOR TAGGING THE FISH.
FOR THIS TOURNAMENT WE HAVE 2 CATEGORY
INDIVIDUAL EVENT & TEAM EVENT

COMITTEE MEMBER TAG

SEA MARSHAL TAG		PARTICIPANT TAG
FISH TAG FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENT CATEGORY		FISH TAG FOR TEAM EVENT CATEGORY

INVITATION TO RPBIC 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:08:00 +0000

Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2008

15 – 17 Aug 2008

Kg Pantai Bernas Jetty, Rompin Pahang

Once again, Labuan Marshal has been given honoured by the associates of the Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge (RPBIC) 2008, the Unit Joran of Berita Harian as competition's Marshal, by following the rules and regulations of the International Game Fish Association - 'IGFA'.

Labuan Marshal in association with the Labuan Watersport Association (LWA), rendez-vous with the Unit Joran crews as well as marshals at the Unit Joran of Berita Harian Headquarters at Jalan Riong, Bangsar before leaving to Rompin, Pahang by chartered bus. This year, we represent LWA to help in handling the competition's Marshal as the representatives of both IGFA - Borneo and IGFA - Peninsular Malaysia, Mr. Patrick G. Song and Mr. Aziz Daud could not make it to the competition this time.

We left late at night and arrived at Serai Beach & Golf Resort, Rompin the following morning. All marshals and crews have been placed here to ease up the management. All marshals arrived late evening later and ready for the orders. This year's competition's Marshal has been selected by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) of Labuan F.T. members as well as a few members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from the peninsular Malaysia. Labuan marshal also cooperated with the marshals and crews of the Malaysian Angling Association - PeMM (Persatuan Mamancing Malaysia.

The Marshal's works and efforts for this year is slightly different than the year before. Instead of recording fish captures, Marshal are also needed to put 'Tag' on each fishes for records by the Malaysian Angling Association - PeMM.

With the cooperation from all parties and marshals, the RPBIC 2008 competition was a great success indeed. It is hoped that through this cooperation, Labuan Marshal able to gain new knowledge and experiences in particularly in judging an international fishing competitions in the future. It has been well-known that a competition's marshal is significant in order to prevent any problems, suspicions and doubts that can well ruined the competition's reputations.

With this, Labuan Marshal would like to thank everyone in charge, especially the crews of the Malaysian Angling Association - PeMM and the Unit Joran of Berita Harian for their trusts and faiths in us and for inviting us again to handle this year RPBIC competition.

Thank you for the considerations and cooperation's.

LWA Comittee Member & Labuan Marshal	Briefing by the Organizer to the Marshal
During the briefing from the Organizer.	Marshal-Marshal RPBIC 2008.
Organizer and Participant after briefing at Serai Lanjut Beach Resort	Comittee member from Labuan Marshal with the organizer during prizes giving ceremony

THE WINNERS OF RPBIC 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:39:00 +0000

PHOTO GALLERY LISC 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:15:00 +0000

PEACE!!!
Comittee Member LWA Mr. Patrick Song and Dato Suhaili Abdul Rahman	Ground Marshal with the Giant Grouper
Ground Marshal with the Ruby Snapper	Ground Marshal with the Giant Trevally
Comittee Member & Ground Marshal with the Dogtooth Tuna	Ground Marshal pickup all fish from vessel to the beach for weighing
Final briefing from Marshal incharge before flag off to Layang-Layang Island	Marshal incharge and Ground Marshal take a photograph

SAMPLE OF MARSHAL LOG BOOK LISC 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0000

THE SAMPLE OF LOG BOOK RECORDED BY THE MARSHAL DURING COMPETITION LISC 2007

MARSHAL MUST BE RECORD ALL ACTIVITY IN THE BOAT AND PROOF IT FOR ANY CLAIMS OR OBJECTION BY THE PARTICIPANTS.

INVITATION FOR LISC 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:05:00 +0000

INVITATION FOR LISC 2009.
THE PRESTIGIOUS AND CHALLENGING FISHING TOURNAMENT.

Source: http://www.acidcrew.org/ldah2/content/view/42/35/
28 April 2009 - 3 May 2009 : IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament

Venue : Spratly Island

The prestigious and challenging event in the Asian region with six days five nights fishing expedition in waters around Layang - Layang Island, offers an attractive cash prizes and a chance to compete in other IGFA world class deep sea fishing circuit.

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THE BIG SHARK CAUGHT BEFORE LANDED

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:57:00 +0000

INVITATION TO RPBIC 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Invitation to RPBIC 2007

Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2007

3 – 5 Aug 2007

Kg Pantai Bernas Jetty, Rompin Pahang

For the first time ever, Labuan Marshal has been invited by the associates of Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge (RPBIC) 2007, the Unit Joran of Berita Harian as the competition's Marshal, by the following the rules and regulations of the International Game Fish Association - 'IGFA'.

This RPBIC competition has been fully registered under the IGFA-World Championship – Qualifying Event, in which winners are legible to the ‘IGFA - World Championship competition being held in Mexico.

Labuan Marshal in association with the Labuan Watersports Association (LWA) staffs and IGFA representatives - Mr Patrick G. Song of IGFA - Borneo and Mr. Aziz Daud of IGFA - Peninsular Malaysia arrived at Serai Beach & Golf Resort, Rompin Pahang to days before the competition. Together, we worked hand-in-hand with the marshals of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) of Labuan F.T. and Peninsular Malaysia members and marshals of the Malaysian Angling Association - PeMM (Persatuan Memancing Malaysia).

With the cooperation from all parties and marshals, the RPBIC 2007 competition was a huge success indeed. In advanced , this helps Labuan Marshal to further their efforts as well as gaining knowledge in particularly in judging an international fishing competitions in the future.

Labuan Marshal would like to thank everyone aspecially the Unit Joran of Berita Harian for their trust and faith in us and for inviting us to handle this RPBIC 2007 copetition.

Thank you for the considerations and cooperation's.

Marshal Akituai® with Participants from South Africa

HARD JOB BY THE GROUND MARSHAL

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:15:00 +0000

HARD JOB BY THE GROUND MARSHAL TO PULL UP THE 80 KG GIANT GROUPER TO THE GANTRY

FINAL BRIEFING TO THE MARSHAL

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:03:00 +0000

ALL MARSHALS MUST BE ATTEND THE FINAL BRIEFING.

BEFORE COMPETITION BEGIN, CO-ORGANIZER FROM LABUAN WATERSPORTS ASSOCIATION - LWA GIVE TO THE MARSHAL BRIEFING ABOUT JOB TO BE DONE BEFORE OR DURING COMPETITION, IGFA-RULE AND REGULATION AND JOB OF SAFETY

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