Pumicestone Passage Pirates Father’s Day Fishing Comp

Help me make it meaningful

**Ahoy, me hearties! 🏴‍☠️**

Father’s Day be on the horizon, and we've got a reel big mission ahead! We’re hostin' a swashbucklin' event to raise awareness and doubloons for suicide prevention, raising funds for the Black Dog Institute. Join us for our Father’s Day Fundraising Sausage Sizzle and Fishing Extravaganza on **September 1st** from 9 AM to 2 PM at 4 Marine Parade, Bribie Island (Southern side of the Sylvan Beach pontoon and boat ramp).

This cause be as close to me heart as me favorite fishing rod, so I’ve kicked things off with $1,000 of me own treasure. Now I’m callin' on all ye pirates to chip in. Every gold coin helps, and together, we can make a splash that counts!

Here’s how ye can lend a hand (or a hook):

1. **Donate via our Facebook Fundraiser:** [Insert Link to Facebook Fundraiser for the Black Dog Institute]

2. **Join us on the day:** Come for the sausages, stay for the fishin' competitions, and raise a cold one with the crew.

3. **Spread the word:** Like, share, and comment on this post to get the message out far and wide.

**Event Details:**

- **Date:** September 1st

- **Time:** 9 AM to 2 PM

- **Location:** 4 Marine Parade, Bribie Island (Southern side of the Sylvan Beach pontoon and boat ramp). Turn left as you get over the bridge, then left at the little roundabout and you’re there.

- **Free Sausage Sizzle:** 12 PM to 1:30 PM

**Categories:**

- 1 to 6 yrs old boy/girl

- 7 to 12 yrs old boy/girl

- 13 to 16 yrs old boy/girl

- 17+ to Adults boy/girl

**Best Fish Categories:**

- Best Snapper in cm

- Best Bream in cm

- Best Flathead in cm

All fish are measured, not weighed. In case of a draw, prizes will be handed to both winners. Remember, this is a fun day, not a competition, and can only be done through the support of the local businesses who donated to our day.

**Father’s Day Draw Giveaways:**

- The Father’s Day draw will be held between 1:30 PM on September 1st at the event.

- You must register on the day between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM at the PPP tent.

- All fish not released must be within the regulations of the Queensland recreational fishing rules limits and sizes. Anything outside these rules will forfeit yourself from the event.

- The fishing zone for this event will be from Red Beach to Lime Pocket. Maps will be available on the day upon registration.

- Tide for September 1st: High will be at 9:30 AM, 1.5m high.

**Prizes and Giveaways:**

- Bribie Island Hotel: 3 x $100 Gift Vouchers

- Priceline Pharmacy Bellara: 10 x $50 Gift Cards

- Southern Fish, Wild Caught: 1 x Boat Service (labour only) $150, 4 x 1 dozen oysters

- Sunshine Mitre 10 Bribie Island: 6 x $25 Gift Cards

- Pacific Harbour Golf Club: Round of Golf for 4 people including Cart

**Additional Prizes:**

- Bribie Island Hotel: 2 x $100 Gift Vouchers

- Bribie Island Boat Charters: 1 x Free 8-person boat hire (Value: $320)

- Bedrock Brothers Camping, Fishing, Prospecting Bribie: 1 x $50 Voucher

- Savige's Seafood Bribie Island: 1 x $25 Voucher

- Annie Lane Cafe Bribie Island: 1 x $30 Voucher

- Robbie's Crystal Cauldron Bongaree Bribie Island: 1 x $25 Voucher

- Thirty 8 Ink Bongaree Bribie Island: 1 x $100 Voucher

- Sue's Cafe and Takeaway Banksia Beach: 2 x $25 Vouchers

- Banksia Beach Fruit Barn: 1 x $20 Voucher

- Beach Hair Woorim: 1 x Free Men's Haircut Voucher (Value: $50)

- The Blue Pacific Hotel Woorim: 1 x $50 Voucher

- That Hair Place Woorim: 1 x Free Men's Haircut Voucher (Value: $50)

- Page Member (PPP) Yank-Yank: 1 x $30 Voucher for Bribie Bait and Bikes Shop

- Troy Whyte from Minn Repairs and Servicing: 2 x Boat Washers with Spray Guns (Value: $80), 2 x Fishing Shirts (Value: $80), Plastic Soft Lure Minnow Demon Blood (Value: $10)

- BWS Banksia Beach: 2 Bottles of Wine (Value: $30)

- Bribie Marine: Gerry Chee's $100 Voucher towards any service

- Bribie Cinema: 2 x Movie Tickets (Value: $20)

We also want to thank the Rotary Club of Bribie Island for their support and helping us with the prizes. They have been a fantastic partner in making this event possible.

Everyone is welcome, including pets on a lead. And please remember, we need donations for this to happen, so spread the word, dig deep, and do it for the hard-working dads on Father’s Day.

A mighty big shoutout to John Wadey for his tireless work organizing this event. We couldn’t do it without you, John! The fundraising and sales have been spearheaded by John, speaking to local businesses, and we’ve also been greatly helped by the Rotary Club. Together, they’ve brought in a treasure trove of prizes and support.

**Fishing Competition Rules:**

- Measure your catch in cm, include name, age, fish, and size in the message.

- Send your photo to 0415202177.

- Only targeted fish are Snapper, Bream, and Flathead.

- Registration starts at 7 AM at the PPP tent and closes at 8 AM.

- Fishing time starts at 8 AM and ends at 12 PM.

- Free sausage sizzle from 12 PM to 1:30 PM.

- Winners announced at 1:30 PM.

- All fish not released must be within the regulations of the QLD Recreational Fishing Rules, limits, and sizes. Anything outside these rules will forfeit yourself from the event.

- All fish will be measured in cm, not by weight. In case of a draw, each person will get a prize.

- The fishing zone for this event will be from Red Beach to Lime Pocket in boats. Any land fishing must be from the island.

- Have lots of fun, happy Father’s Day!

We are also honored to have been extended a fantastic interview opportunity with Peter Hunt from Bribie Radio. Peter’s a good bloke who’s interested in what we do, and we’re really excited to share our journey with him.

Joining me on the radio will be my best mate, Trev Kilkenny. Together, we’ll be sharing our experiences and the importance of our mission.

As part of this effort, we’re banding together and callin' on all our members to reach out if they know anyone who might be a pirate and could help share our story even further. We would greatly appreciate any recommendations to get this incredible event out there.

If anyone in our community has been touched by suicide, it would be wonderful if we could all band together to support those who have been affected. Our network is strong, and by reaching out, we can help each other in times of need. Please also remember to use our Headspace chat in the Facebook group if you ever need someone to talk to.

Some sobering statistics: suicide is a leading cause of death in Australia, with men being three times more likely to die by suicide than women. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the rate of suicide is nearly twice that of non-Indigenous Australians. These numbers highlight the critical need for support and prevention efforts.

We pay our highest respects to the Gubbi Gubbi people, the traditional custodians of the land we cherish. I’ve worked in Aboriginal communities for years, and some of my closest friends—Michelle Major, Michael Yam, Jaiden and Zane Gilbert and Taylor Edwards —stand beside me on this journey. They are passionate about looking after the land, and it would be fantastic to link the Kowanyama community with the Gubbi Gubbi community in some way through this fundraiser. I personally acknowledge the three tribes in Kowanyama: the kokomenjenna, Kokoberra and Kunjin mob. Also Boxy Oriners Mob. 

The funds raised will be donated to the Black Dog Institute, supporting suicide prevention.

We also want to say a big thank you to Mangrove Jack for all the insight he has provided to our fishermen and potential fishermen in the Bribie and Sunshine Coast areas and the surrounding Pumicestone Passage region.

Let’s band together as the Pumicestone Passage Pirates and show our support for this vital cause. Your generosity and participation can truly make a difference – just like the perfect cast net for prawns, the perfect flick of the plastic in the mangroves, or the perfectly presented worm/yab/livey. Let’s make this perfect to reel in some dollars for fathers and suicide prevention.

Excitin' times ahead! Don’t forget our upcoming Father’s Day fundraiser, and keep an eye out for our new crab pots, soon to be available.

Be sure to visit our website at pumicestonepassagepirates.com.au and subscribe to our mailing list to catch up on all of our blog posts, important hints, and tips. Don’t miss Mangrove Jack’s “Starting Out” series—a comprehensive guide on how to catch fish in the Pumicestone Passage.

Together, let’s make waves for a great cause! And remember, the best bait for a big catch is a cold beer and a good heart. 🍻🌊

Cheers,

Shane