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Whitby Sea Anglers Association
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Whitby Sea Anglers Association are a rover shore angling club, membership can be traced back over 50 years*.
*In 2012 William Atkinson, Honorary President & Honorary Chairman celebrated 50 years as a member.
A typical season for Whitby Sea Anglers Association starts the 1st Wednesday after the ‘Scarborough Fishing Festival’ ends {normally the last Wednesday of September}, which in turn follows the Filey Fishing Festival.
Depending on when they both start and finish dictates when we start fishing.
*In 2012 William Atkinson, Honorary President & Honorary Chairman celebrated 50 years as a member.
A typical season for Whitby Sea Anglers Association starts the 1st Wednesday after the ‘Scarborough Fishing Festival’ ends {normally the last Wednesday of September}, which in turn follows the Filey Fishing Festival.
Depending on when they both start and finish dictates when we start fishing.
First match
This year the 2019 - 2020 Season starts on Wednesday 2nd October 2019.
First match of the season all anglers must meet at the Bandstand between 6.30 - 6.45 pm (see Club Rule 1).
Members subscriptions £22, & match entries (min. 5 = £10)
£30 to be put in a sealed, named envelope & handed to Treasurer Dave Perrett after the weigh-in
(for those that did not attend the AGM)
Subscriptions are due at the AGM so members can vote - no subs, no vote (AGM 2nd Sept 2015 AOB No. 2).
Sweeps & Knockout entries will also be taken after the weigh-in by the individual organisers.
Monthly Sweeps now £4 - Rob Allison (increased AGM AOB No. 8)
Knockouts - Jason Ebison
See also AGM 3rd Sept. 2014.
All new members welcome.
This year the 2019 - 2020 Season starts on Wednesday 2nd October 2019.
First match of the season all anglers must meet at the Bandstand between 6.30 - 6.45 pm (see Club Rule 1).
Members subscriptions £22, & match entries (min. 5 = £10)
£30 to be put in a sealed, named envelope & handed to Treasurer Dave Perrett after the weigh-in
(for those that did not attend the AGM)
Subscriptions are due at the AGM so members can vote - no subs, no vote (AGM 2nd Sept 2015 AOB No. 2).
Sweeps & Knockout entries will also be taken after the weigh-in by the individual organisers.
Monthly Sweeps now £4 - Rob Allison (increased AGM AOB No. 8)
Knockouts - Jason Ebison
See also AGM 3rd Sept. 2014.
All new members welcome.
Fishing times:-
7pm - 10pm Wednesday
6pm - 10pm on Sunday
The weigh-in takes place in the car park, on Church Street next to the Fleece inn between 10.00 and 10.30 pm.
After the weigh-in members retire for refreshments in the Fleece.
Food is provided on Wednesdays only, courtesy of both club member Paula Pitman of Hook, Line & Sinker, Church St. and landlady Carla Smith.
7pm - 10pm Wednesday
6pm - 10pm on Sunday
The weigh-in takes place in the car park, on Church Street next to the Fleece inn between 10.00 and 10.30 pm.
After the weigh-in members retire for refreshments in the Fleece.
Food is provided on Wednesdays only, courtesy of both club member Paula Pitman of Hook, Line & Sinker, Church St. and landlady Carla Smith.
Frequency
Matches are fished every Wednesday and Sunday until the end of March, with a short break over Christmas and New Year.
A typical season comprises of approximately 49 - 52 matches, 2019 - 2020 Season will be 49 matches.
Matches are fished every Wednesday and Sunday until the end of March, with a short break over Christmas and New Year.
A typical season comprises of approximately 49 - 52 matches, 2019 - 2020 Season will be 49 matches.
Membership
Adults is £22 (increased at AGM 29th Aug 2018) including an insurance premium.
Anyone wanting to join mid season, should join us at a weigh-in, Fleece car park, Church St. Whitby from 22.00 - 22.30hrs.
Juniors is currently £8.50 including an insurance premium (see Club Rule 11).
Juniors all match entry is free, except Christmas, Bell Trophy & Secretary's Challenge.
Adults is £22 (increased at AGM 29th Aug 2018) including an insurance premium.
Anyone wanting to join mid season, should join us at a weigh-in, Fleece car park, Church St. Whitby from 22.00 - 22.30hrs.
Juniors is currently £8.50 including an insurance premium (see Club Rule 11).
Juniors all match entry is free, except Christmas, Bell Trophy & Secretary's Challenge.
Match entry
£2 (increased at AGM 31st Aug 2011)
The AGM 3rd September 2014 decided the payout would be accordingly:-
25% ie (50p) goes to club funds and 75% (£1.50) is paid out *example below.
25% (50p) 1st Heaviest Bag
25% (50p) Heaviest Fish
25% (50p) split 30/20 for 2nd/3rd Heaviest Bags.
*Example:-
If 20 members fish there are takings of £40, less £10 for club funds leaving a prize fund of £30.
1st Heaviest Bag will receive £10
Heaviest Fish wins £10
2nd/3rd Heaviest Bags receive £6/£4 respectfully.
£2 (increased at AGM 31st Aug 2011)
The AGM 3rd September 2014 decided the payout would be accordingly:-
25% ie (50p) goes to club funds and 75% (£1.50) is paid out *example below.
25% (50p) 1st Heaviest Bag
25% (50p) Heaviest Fish
25% (50p) split 30/20 for 2nd/3rd Heaviest Bags.
*Example:-
If 20 members fish there are takings of £40, less £10 for club funds leaving a prize fund of £30.
1st Heaviest Bag will receive £10
Heaviest Fish wins £10
2nd/3rd Heaviest Bags receive £6/£4 respectfully.
Reports and Results
After each match the Secretary writes a brief summary of the club nights fishing, results.
Secretary also updates the all important Leader Board, and numerous web pages.
After each match the Secretary writes a brief summary of the club nights fishing, results.
Secretary also updates the all important Leader Board, and numerous web pages.
Annual Open Match - 1st Place prize £500
WSAA have an Annual Open Match and this year will be our 40th Sunday 17th November 2019 which is normally two weeks after the Filey Open but this year they have gone for a better tide (Sunday 13th October 2019).
WSAA have an Annual Open Match and this year will be our 40th Sunday 17th November 2019 which is normally two weeks after the Filey Open but this year they have gone for a better tide (Sunday 13th October 2019).
Monthly Sweeps for 'Heaviest Fish’ and ‘Heaviest Bag'
The club members also run a monthly ‘Heaviest Fish’ and ‘Heaviest Bag’ sweep (except September).
This is organised by Rob Allison, entry is £2/£2 payment is strictly in advance.
The club members also run a monthly ‘Heaviest Fish’ and ‘Heaviest Bag’ sweep (except September).
This is organised by Rob Allison, entry is £2/£2 payment is strictly in advance.
Singles and Doubles
WSAA organise a Singles and Doubles knockout competitions, £6 (doubles) & £4 (singles) entry (AGM 02/09/2015).
Fished on Wednesday night, a fortnight apart, respectfully.
Each round of the Single or Doubles is therefore 3 weeks apart so as not to favour high or low tides for each round.
The singles commences 3rd Wednesday and the doubles 4th wednesday of each season and a preliminary round may be fished.
WSAA organise a Singles and Doubles knockout competitions, £6 (doubles) & £4 (singles) entry (AGM 02/09/2015).
Fished on Wednesday night, a fortnight apart, respectfully.
Each round of the Single or Doubles is therefore 3 weeks apart so as not to favour high or low tides for each round.
The singles commences 3rd Wednesday and the doubles 4th wednesday of each season and a preliminary round may be fished.
Christmas Match - members only
For all club members and no one goes home without a prize!!
Fishing 2pm - 7pm, hot food and prize giving and raffle at the Stakesby Arms.
For all club members and no one goes home without a prize!!
Fishing 2pm - 7pm, hot food and prize giving and raffle at the Stakesby Arms.
Bell Trophy
WSAA members compete, by invitation, in the annual inter club match, known as the Bell Trophy.
Organised and run by Scarborough Rock Anglers Society, Jan/Feb 2020 will be the 95th year.
WSAA members compete, by invitation, in the annual inter club match, known as the Bell Trophy.
Organised and run by Scarborough Rock Anglers Society, Jan/Feb 2020 will be the 95th year.
David "Sten" Stonehouse Memorial Sandsend Trophy
Fishing is not just limited to Wednesday & Sunday nights, members can compete for the David "Sten" Stonehouse Memorial Sandsend Trophy for the Heaviest Fish caught out of a WSAA competition.
Fishing is not just limited to Wednesday & Sunday nights, members can compete for the David "Sten" Stonehouse Memorial Sandsend Trophy for the Heaviest Fish caught out of a WSAA competition.
Clubman Series
WSAA have in the past entered 3 Teams (A, B, C) in to the Clubman series run at Sea Angler Magazine by Cliff Brown.
However this has stopped beeing run by Sea Angler due to no sponsor since the 2016 - 2017 Season.
It is/was voluntary and Teams are/were made up on last years final positions.
WSAA have in the past entered 3 Teams (A, B, C) in to the Clubman series run at Sea Angler Magazine by Cliff Brown.
However this has stopped beeing run by Sea Angler due to no sponsor since the 2016 - 2017 Season.
It is/was voluntary and Teams are/were made up on last years final positions.
Members WSAA Record Fish.
We keep a record of members specimen catches for fish species & work out its percentage of the British Record.
We keep a record of members specimen catches for fish species & work out its percentage of the British Record.
Members Trophy Cabinet
Is were members past and present recorded their success in Open Matches and Competitions.
Is were members past and present recorded their success in Open Matches and Competitions.
Timeline
Is a quick reference Timeline with links to certain events since 16th October 2012, anything else in Archives.
Is a quick reference Timeline with links to certain events since 16th October 2012, anything else in Archives.
Sunday League
Due to work commitments not everyone can fish a wednesday night but could fish a Sunday.
An idea discussed by members at the and approved at the AGM.
Due to work commitments not everyone can fish a wednesday night but could fish a Sunday.
An idea discussed by members at the and approved at the AGM.
If this has inspired you to join then please use the Contact Us form or pop along to the weigh-in at the Fleece, Church St.
New members always welcome.
Tight lines
Peter Horbury
Secretary
New members always welcome.
Tight lines
Peter Horbury
Secretary
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New web site for Whitby Sea Anglers Association launched 16th October 2012
Last edit Tuesday 13th August 2019
Last edit Tuesday 13th August 2019