UK Fly Casting Sport News Updates
Fly Casting World Championships 2018 Update 21,02,18
Dear All
We have just received clarification from the staff at ICSF about minimum numbers for all open Women's events and the newly formed Veterans Class for both men and women.
For each event in each class to go ahead the following rule applies.
There must be a minimum of THREE Casters from across TWO Nations registered to compete for the event class to go ahead.
We welcome this news as it should do as much as possible to ensure ALL events in ALL classes are filled and encourage more new people into this and future World Championship Competitions.
Please remember all events and accommodation on site must be booked and paid with UK Fly Casting Sport and Wyldecrest Park by April 30th.
For registration details please visit the Invitation to WC2018 page.
News Update November 2017
The dates for the competition were actually set and released back in January 2017 and following on with the ethos of "readiness" we are working to open registration as early as December 1st 2017 and seeking to close it on 30th April 2018.
The excellent accommodation package which has been put together by the host company Wyldecrest Parks is based on four persons sharing in one of their high quality 6 or 8 berth units on site during the dates of the championships -
16th August-19th August inclusive
Please prepare to organise yourselves into accommodation teams of four for booking.
A fixed price package during the above dates will be in effect and is set at £60 per person per night, this package includes self serve breakfasts, buffet lunch and self serve two option evening meals along with entry into the Served Banquet during the Award Ceremony on Sunday night.
A separate price will become available for a "served banquet only" for casters not looking to stay on site.
There will be booking options available for casters looking to stay at Port Haverigg before or after these dates on a self catering basis.
The event entry fees for casters have been set at £20 per event and there is a one off registration fee of £20 per caster to cover administrative duties.
We firmly believe that £380 to cover an on site four night stay, all meals, banquet and entry into all six events at the championships is the absolute best and we trust you will fully enjoy your competitive experience here at the beautiful Port Haverigg Marina Village next year.
The link to the full terms and conditions for direct booking your World Championship accommodation package with Wyldecrest Parks plus the details for event entry booking direct with UK Fly Casting Sport will become available on our
WC2018 page on December 1st 2017.
Note : UK casters as asked to please refrain from attempting to book or register until after the Record Breakers period ends at the end of February 2018
13,10,17UK Fly Casting Sport Welcomes Craig Brown to World Championship Judging Team
It gives great pleasure to announce that Mr Craig Brown is coming on board the judging team for 2018. Craig is a good friend and one who's already familiar with Port Haverigg through his time spent casting training here. An ex Royal Marine who currently lives on the banks of the River Irvine in Ayrshire with his wife Diane, Craig is also a prominent member of the Glasgow casting club where he helps out their members following passing his Game Angling Instructor Certificate in 2012.
He stated he is delighted to be part of the judging team for the 2018 World Championships and looking forward to the challenges ahead, we sincerely look forward to seeing him here once again!
02,10,17UK Fly Casting Sport Welcomes Colin Howlett to World Championship Judging Team
We are very proud to announce that UK caster Mr Colin Howlett, a multiple times Senior and Veteran competitions winner and the ICSF World Record holder in 18g plug casting has joined the UK Fly Casting Sports team of judges for the 2018 Fly Casting World Championships.
Colin has been the main driving force behind the UKSF "United Kingdom Surfcasting Federation" since the early 1980's.
Colin is well known and highly respected and his competition experience will be a huge asset, it is truly an honour to have him join the team and we sincerely look forward to welcoming him to Port Haverigg in the very near future.