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Columbia, SC - The 2022 XVI Black Bass World Championship has become a historic celebration of bass fishing. Nations from across the globe will compete for bronze, silver and gold medals on Lake Murray in Columbia, SC. This includes anglers from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The event has drawn so much interest that USA Bass is asking for volunteers to participate in this “Once in a Lifetime Opportunity”. Become part of the USA Bass program and the official bass world championship! You can assist the effort to make bass fishing an Olympic sport!
Calling all Boat Captains & Boat Marshals!
We need help from boat captains, who has boats to work with an international team for five days on Lake Murray. You will be driving your boat with two anglers from take-off to check-in each day. We also need Boat Marshals to ride along with a nation that brings their own boat, for the three competition days only.
Volunteer Days for Boat Captains & Marshals
Official Practice Days
Tuesday, October 18th 2022
Wednesday, October 19th 2022
Who is Needed: Boat Captains
First Day Of Competition
Thursday, October 20th 2022
Who is Needed: Boat Captains & Boat Marshals
Second Day Of Competition
Friday, October 21st 2022
Who is Needed: Boat Captains & Boat Marshals
Third Day Of Competition
Saturday, October 22nd 2022
Who is Needed: Boat Captains & Boat Marshals
Meeting Location: Dreher Island State Park – Lake Murray, SC
7:00 AM Daily – Have boat in water at main Ramp to meet buses offloading competitors. Staff will be assisting.
BOAT CAPTAINS & BOAT MARSHALS
What is a Boat Captain?
A driver of his own boat, assigned to the same two anglers for five consecutive days of the World Championship, taking them safely to their requested fishing locations on Lake Murray.
Boat Captain Package:
What will be Provide -
For five days of volunteering, you get a $500 check.
Check will be picked up at the event tent on Dreher Island on Saturday (after weigh-in).
You will be reimbursed for boat gas used when you turn in your receipts at the end of the event or mail your receipts in provided envelope to be paid when sent into US- Angling.
Daily lunches and Ice for boat.
USA Bass Team official hat included.
Boat Captains and Marshals will receive official USA Bass Team hat.
Requirements to be a Boat Captain :
Bass boat (minimum 18’) with 150hp - 250hp
Operating electric trolling motor on bow
Working live well
Marine electronics on dash and bow
Landing net
Three life jackets for you and your anglers to wear
Fully charged boat batteries each day
A current boater’s liability insurance policy
Boat Captain's Job :
What you will be doing during the competition-
Drive anglers to locations they want to fish
Ensure boats stay a minimum of 50m (55 yards) apart when fishing
Ensure all fish are netted
Ensure no fish is intentionally snagged
Do not help competitors with fishing information
What is a Boat Marshal?
Boat Marshals are assigned to a nation and ride in their team boat to ensure rules are followed. When a nation provides their own boat, we must provide a Boat Marshal to join them. This is a volunteer position, no pay. Nations needing Boat Marshals: USA, South Africa, Canada, Mexico, and maybe others. Boat Marshal assignments will be at discretion of organizer. Event official hat and daily lunch are included.
Boat Marshal's Job:
What you will be doing during the competition-
Ensure boats stay a minimum of 50m (55 yards) apart when fishing
Ensure all fish are netted
Ensure no fish is intentionally snagged
Do not help competitors with fishing information
Come be part of the 2022 XVI Black Bass World Championship!
For More Information About the Competition:
Contact John Knight with any questions. Call: 970-376-5703 or Email: jknight@usangling.org www.usabass.org
U.S. Angling Confederation
We Fish for Gold
203 Grace Court
State College, PA 16801-3022 www.usangling.com www.usabass.org
Micah Decker
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional
VP of Marketing
803.781.5940 x 207
micah@lakemurraycountry.com
LakeMurrayCountry.com
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