Offshore / Inshore Attack – Sunday 19 April 2026
This is a WYNNUM MARINE SPONSORED Moreton Bay Fishing Group tag-along event - see "Lucky Fisho" competition entry details as below.
OFFSHORE OPTION A
Leave Manly Harbour at 5am and head offshore through South Passage Bar. This is a Tag-Along for the passage through SPB (see below disclaimer), thereafter you can fish where you choose or can follow one of the regulars. If you are looking for starter marks then let me know.
INSHORE OPTION B
Leave Manly Harbour in the group at 5am or individually at your leisure, however you must be on the water by 9am to qualify for entry to the "Lucky Fisho" competition.
Return to club before 2pm for 'measure', bragging session and competition winner announcement.
The event is weather dependant, with either one or both being cancelled if conditions are poor. Wind forecast of less than 15knots; and swell less than 1.5m for offshore option.
Disclaimer - The MBFG / MBTBC takes no responsibility for the safety of participants in this event. Each skipper is participating at their own risk. Each skipper is responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew and their boat based on their own skill and experience and boat capability. Please ensure you take personal responsibility and check your boat and safety equipment, the weather forecast and sea conditions, and then judge whether you have sufficient skill and experience for a safe trip. If in doubt - forget it.
Go / No-Go to be called around 4pm the Saturday afternoon prior, if not before.
VHF Radio 72
Derek
0458 907 228
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LUCKY FISHO - Entry Conditions and Rules
Prize:
- A day's fishing experience with Wynnum Marine on their big Cruise Craft for the winner and one guest.
Rules:
- Open to full members of MBFG, either skippers or crew
- Must be participating in the Inshore or Offshore Attack event
- Must be on water at 9am on the day of the Attack
- Must log competition entry with Sailfish between 9:05am and 9:30am on the day via Radio Channel 72, phone 0458 907 228 or via WhatsApp accompanied by an on-water 'selfie' photograph.
- Winner will be chosen via random draw from a hat at 2pm on the day of the Attack
This is a fun event and provides opportunity to win the generous offer made by Wynnum Marine - no arguments about anything will be permitted.

