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 JULY 30:

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20.00  Captains' Meeting
21.00  Mingling
00.00  End of day

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FRIDAY JULY 31:

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06.00   Captains' meeting (starting chips are distributed)
07.20   Contest starts (under the bridge)

18.00   End of championship day one

19.00   Chips and cameras must be handed in. All results for day one will be invalidated if                  the deadline is not met  
20.00   Festival tent opens, bar and live music

22.00   Announcement of the teams that have qualified for The World Championship in Halibut Fishing 2020 and Halibut Fest 2020

02.00   The festival tent closes

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SATURDAY AUGUST 1:

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06.30   Captains' meeting (starting chips are distributed)

07.00   Contest starts, World Championship in Halibut Fishing 2020

07.30   Contest starts, Halibut Fest 2020

11.00   Festival tent opens (here you can buy coffee and cakes)

12.00   Fishing competition for children under the age of 14

14.00   Award ceremony for the children's fishing competition

17.00   End of championship day two

18.00   Chips and cameras must be handed in. All results for day two will be invalidated if                  the deadline is not met  

20.00   Festival area opens. Bar, food and live music

21.30   Award ceremony

23.00   Live band 

02.00   Festival area closes

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We wish all the participants good luck!