Sportfish Extreme Australian Sportfishing At It's Best!

This event has been organised by

Australian Land-Based Anglers Association Inc

http://kingrods.com.au/LBClub/YaBB.pl

As part of the Australian Land-Based Angling Association (ALBAA) Ledge Care Initiative a 'Clean Up The Stones Day' will be held on and in conjunction with 'Clean Up Australia Day'

Up until very recently Public Liability Insurance has been a major problem in executing these types of operations. By incorporating with 'Clean Up Australia Day' this issue has been mitigated providing that all participants REGISTER at the links provided below or completing the registration sheet on the day.

The events coordinated by ALBAA and in partnership with Sportfish Extreme will be held in 2 separate states and serve to assist in the protection of these coastal environs and open relations with the relevant management bodies in these areas. From these efforts the protocol will be put in place to spread our influence and pave the way for further Ledge Care Initiatives in other areas/states.

Jervis Bay, New South Wales

This Sunday March 2nd 2008 a clean up of the Beecroft Peninsula has been organized as part of the Clean Up Australia Day initiative.

We are focusing on two main areas:
1) The Tubes - inside the bay (which incorporates a dive team led by Stu Bradley) cleaning the sea floor as well as a team cleaning the ledge and access track;
2) Mermaids Inlet (Big Beecroft).

ALBAA members Steve Malby and Kurt Edwards have been liaising with the Shoalhaven City Council and local rangers and have secured gate access to Mermaids Inlet which will allow us to drive all the way out to the track head to remove the rubbish on the day.

This is a great opportunity for all to step up and make a statement about just what the 'jewel in the crown' means to us as fisherman - and show that we are passionate about looking after the area. For those new to the sport - a chance to meet up and have a chat with some of the LBGer’s who fish this area regularly.

Details -

Sturdy, closed in footwear is an absolute must and a requirement for participation. Also recommended are sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, suitable protective clothing (long pants and sleeves), first aid kit, mobile phone, water and food.

Date - Sunday March 2nd, 9am
Place - Meeting at the Corner of Nowra Rd and Lighthouse Rd ( Car park outside gate for bombing range). Participants will then head to either 'The Tubes' or 'Big B' to carry out the clean up.

We have sourced the appropriate Clean Up bags, and have a limited number of gloves - however we do not have a large supply of gloves - so if possible bring a pair.

Any interested persons who will be in the area on Saturday evening between the hours of 5:30 and 7:30 Pm please feel free to drop into the Currarong Bowling Club for a quiet drink.

http://events.cleanup.org.au/?Beecroft+Peninsula

Please register your support by following the above link to the Clean Up Australia Day website.

Darwin, Northern Territory

This Sunday March 2nd 2008, a Clean Up Australia activity will be held at East Point Flora and Fauna Reserve in Darwin, which is a local headland that is primarily a fishing spot. If you're in the area it would be great if you can come down and give us a hand. You'll need to register online at Clean Up Australia as a volunteer. We're meeting at 10:30 am at the very last car park before the point, past the Military Museum and to the left. A BBQ and cold drinks will be provided afterwards from 12 0'clock, oh, and there will be a couple of us having a fish off the rocks beforehand. (The Milk Bar)

Details -

Sturdy, closed in footwear is an absolute must and a requirement for participation. Also recommended are sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, suitable protective clothing (long pants and sleeves), first aid kit, mobile phone, water and food.

Date - Sunday March 2nd, 10:30am
Place - Meeting at last car park before the point, past the Military Museum and to the left.
East Point Road, Darwin. NT

http://events.cleanup.org.au/?East+Point

Please register your support by following the above link to the Clean Up Australia Day website.

The time has come to make a cultural change among land based fishermen in Australia. If we are to effectively spread this influence and lead by example we can assure the continued use of these areas we hold as LBG Heritage Listed.

Please show the strength of your support by your participation. Stand up and be counted.

"IF NOT ME, THEN WHO? IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?"

ALBAA Committee

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