Register Online

To become a registered Seafest participant and have your name entered for dozens of ‘Sunday’ draws simply fill out the form below. Your registration package will be waiting for you when you arrive. This year the package includes a collector’s ‘tote’ bag, insulted coffee mug and pen (all emblazoned with our Seafest logo), informative travel brochures and discount coupons from local businesses.

There are two ways to register – as a fisherman in the shark or ground fishing derby or as a ‘Landlubber’ (for those of us who want to stay on shore). For derby fishermen the registration fee is $35 ($15 for children 15 and under); for Landlubbers it’s $25.

Before submitting the form make sure you fill out all the required fields and indicate whether you are registering as a Landlubber or derby participant. Sent your cheque or money order to: Queens County Seafest, 100 Shore Rd., RR#1 Brooklyn, NS B0J 1H0

It should noted that all registered Seafest participants must be present at the closing ceremonies on Sunday to be eligible for fishing awards and prize draws.

Notes for the fishing derby participants

• A mandatory ’Captain’s Meeting’ will held on Friday, August 24th, 2012 to review all procedures and rules related to the shark and groundfishing derbies. The meeting will held from 7 to 8 p.m at the Brooklyn Marina.
• Shark fishermen can leave the marina in Brookyln on Friday night (up to 10 p.m.) to motor to their favourite local fishing areas. Fishing is permitted on Friday night. Check out on Saturday will commence at 5 a.m. All boats leaving the wharf must sign out.
• All landings must be weighed and registered with Seafest derby officials (at the Brooklyn Marina) by no later 5 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. If there are cues at the wharf it should be noted that all fishing boats must be inside the Brooklyn Breakwater at the designated times to be eligible to have their catch registered and weighed.
• All fish and sharks must be properly iced after they are caught. Ice is available at the wharf.
• All sharks landed must be not be less than 8 ft. in length and all fish must be landed whole. All Maco Sharks must be not less than 6ft in length and landed whole
• Participants may only enter one fish per category per day.
• Fishermen MUST have a valid shark fishing license to participant in the derby. Licenses are available from the Department of Fisheries in Dartmouth at: (902) 426-9966 or in Yarmouth at: (902) 742-0879.