Allowed fishing methods: Baitcasting, Jigging, Casting, and Trolling.
Net fishing and spear fishing are strictly prohibited.
Fishing is permitted only during the approved timeframe.
Endangered or protected species, as defined by the Maldivian Ministry of Fisheries, must not be caught or submitted.
Minimum size for fish to be valid: 8 inches in length.
Participants must comply with local and national fishing laws and practice ethical, sustainable fishing.
Weigh-In & Scoring
All fish must be submitted and weighed at the official base before 10:30 PM.
The winning team will be determined by the total number of valid fish caught.
Fish shorter than 8 inches will not be counted.
Weighing will be supervised by the official judging panel.
In the event of a tie:
The team with the heaviest single fish will win.
If still tied, the team that returns to base earlier will be declared the winner.
1. Eligibility
Participation is strictly limited to staff working in the Villa
Malé Office area.
Each team must consist of a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of
15 members.
Each team must also nominate a volunteer to work alongside the
Masrace team. This volunteer will travel with opposing teams during the event to help monitor and report
any misconduct.
No external participants or family members are permitted to join.
Fishing vessels will be provided only for teams participating from
VSTC. All other teams must arrange their own vessels and inform the Masrace team in advance about the
type of vessel they will be using.
If any team from VSTC chooses to arrange their own fishing vessel,
they must inform the Masrace team in advance.
2. Registration
Registration will be open from May 8 to May 15, 2025, 16:00 hrs.
Registration must be completed through the online portal, which
will be shared via Metrics and email.
Late registrations will strictly not be accepted.
3. Fishing Guidelines
Allowed Fishing Methods:
Baitcasting
Jigging
Casting
Trolling
Prohibited Methods:
Net fishing
Spear fishing
All fishing must take place within the designated area and during
the approved timeframe.
All teams must comply with local and national fishing laws and
follow ethical, sustainable practices.
Endangered or protected species, as defined by the Maldivian
Ministry of Fisheries, must not be caught or submitted.
Minimum size for fish caught must be no less than 8 inches in
length.
4. Equipment & Safety
Life jackets are mandatory.
Participants must bring their own fishing equipment.
No performance-enhancing bait or toxic substances allowed.
Equipment Provided:
Water cases
Energy drinks
Medical kit
5. Weigh-In & Scoring
All fish caught will be weighed at the official base before 9:30
PM.
The winning team will be determined by the total cumulative weight
of all valid fish caught.
Fish must meet the minimum size requirement (no less than 8 inches)
to be counted.
Weighing will be supervised by the official judging panel.
In case of a tie:
The team with the heaviest single fish will be declared the
winner.
If it is still tied, the team that returns to base earlier
will win.
6. Conduct
Teams must maintain sportsmanship and integrity.
Any form of cheating, bribing judges, or tampering with fish will
result in immediate disqualification.
Respect local wildlife, fellow participants, and event staff at all
times.
7. Disqualification Grounds
Fishing outside the allowed time or area.
Use of banned equipment or bait.
Harassment of other teams or staff.
Arriving at base after 9:30 PM.
9. Legal & Liability
By registering, participants agree to follow all rules and
acknowledge that the organizers are not liable for injuries, lost equipment, or accidents during the
event.
8. Awards & Recognition
Winner – Cash Prize of MVR 5000/- and other prizes
Heaviest Catch - Cash Prize of MVR 1000/- and other prizes
Best Fisherman (Maa Keyolhu - based on total number of fish caught)
- Cash Prize of MVR 1000/- and other prizes
Best Fisherwoman (based on total number of fish caught) - Cash
Prize of MVR 1000/- and other prizes
