The Program
WELCOME TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN HALIBUT FISHING
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:
20.00 Captains' Meeting at Havøysund Hotel
21.00 Mingling in the bar
FRIDAY AUGUST 4th:
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
SATURDAY AUGUST 5th:
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
We wish all the participants good luck!