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New Omaha Fishing Contest Aims To Raise Funds For Rescue Helicopter

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30 March 2021, 7:43 PM

New Omaha Fishing Contest Aims To Raise Funds For Rescue Helicopter

This Easter weekend marks the start of a new, exciting, and original fishing competition all in aid of the life-saving work of the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The Humminbird Fishing Tournament offers seasoned anglers and budding enthusiasts, alike, ample opportunity to catch the big one, help save lives and score over $100,000 in prizes!


Join the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter at the inaugural charity fishing event and catch all the excitement of Omaha’s new catch-and-release fishing competition. The Humminbird Omaha Fishing Tournament kicks off Saturday 3rd April culminating in a prize-giving celebration at the Omaha Golf Club on Saturday 10th Apri,l, 2021.


Participants will have seven days to compete, all leading to a one-day event like no other on Saturday 10th April. Celebrate the ‘one that got away’ with your family and mates at our prize-giving ceremony and Rescue Helicopter Open Day, at 12:00 p.m. at the Omaha Beach Golf Club. Everyone's welcome.


Enjoy live music, food and drinks, an auction, raffle and have a close-up encounter with our helicopter and crew who will be going for gold with unmissable water safety demonstrations.


Last but certainly not least, every entry into the competition will earn you a chance to win a 4.8m Maro Boat with a Yamaha 60hp outboard, humminbird sounder, canopy, VHF, safety equipment plus a fishing gear package to rival all. To claim your prize, simply purchase a ticket to the competition and be there on the day of the draw - Saturday 10th April, 2021. Tickets are $70.00 per adult and $20.00 per child. 


The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters undertook 142 missions to Rodney in 2020 - the busiest year on record with 1,187 missions overall. By taking part, you are helping your rescue helicopters save lives.


Whether you’re young or young-at-heart, it’s anyone’s game and it all starts this Easter. Purchase tickets at - https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/ARHTfishing or visit Hunting & Fishing Warkworth.