The Program

WELCOME TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN HALIBUT FISHING

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The World Championship in Halibut Fishing is not only a fishing competition. Our goal is to contribute to everyone having a good time in Havøysund during the days of the festival. Below you can see what’s happening in the championship and on the festival grounds day by day.

 

THURSDAY AUGUST 3rd:

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20.00  Captains' Meeting at Havøysund Hotel
21.00  Mingling in the bar
 

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FRIDAY AUGUST 4th:

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06.00   Captains' meeting at Havøysund Hotel (starting chips are distributed)
07.20   Contest starts

18.00   End of championship day one

19.00   Starting chips and documentation must be handed in. All results for day one will be                  invalidated if the deadline is not met
20.00   Festival area at Havøysund Hotel opens

22.00   Announcement of the teams that have qualified for The World Championship in                        Halibut Fishing 2023 and Halibut Fest 2023

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SATURDAY AUGUST 5th:

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06.00   Captains' meeting at Havøysund Hotel (starting chips are distributed)

07.00   Contest starts, World Championship in Halibut Fishing 2023 and Halibut Fest 2023

12.00   Fishing competition for children, sign up for free in the tent

14.00   Award ceremony for the children's fishing competition

17.00   End of championship day two

18.00   Chips and documentation must be handed in

19.30   Festival area at Polarhallen opens

20.00   Buffét for contestants and sponsors

21.30   Festival area at Polarhallen is open for all, age limit 18 years old. Entrance fee: 250,-

22.00   Award ceremony

23.00   Live band 

03.00   Festival area closes

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We wish all the participants good luck!