Yamaha Marine UK partners with Sea Angling Classic

Yamaha Marine UK is partnering with Sea Angling Classic to support this year’s angling event, taking place between 20-23 June 2024 at Port Solent on the UK’s south coast.

Returning for its third year, the Sea Angling Classic is an international ‘catch, photograph and release’ fishing competition, founded and organised by event management company Angling Spirit to support recreational anglers and promote sustainable angling.

As part of its affiliation with the Sea Angling Classic event, taking place in the Solent, Yamaha has confirmed it will supply one of its high power outboard engines in alliance with Yamaha’s boat partner Extreme Boats.

First prize in the recreational boat angling category is a fully equipped Extreme 646 Game King boat, powered by a 150hp Yamaha outboard engine, complete with rigging kit. The prize boat will also have a trailer and fishing system, including a unit for the centre console.

Additional prizes will be awarded up to 15th place, including for best-placed lady, best junior, and best small boat (6.7 metres and under). The event sponsors will supply all competitors with a welcome bag.

“Yamaha is proud to partner with Sea Angling Classic and promote sustainable angling, which is something we at Yamaha are passionate about,” says Matt Taylerson, Yamaha’s divisional manager, marketing. “And where better to hold the event than in the rich fishing grounds of the Solent?

“Teaming up once more with our boat partner Extreme Boats, we are pleased to offer one of our most popular outboards to form part of the first prize. The lucky winner is not only getting a sturdy and streamlined boat, but also a powerful and exceptionally reliable engine, perfect for day-long fishing excursions.”

Ross Honey, managing director of Angling Spirit and event founder, adds: “We’re thrilled to once again join forces with Yamaha to champion sustainable angling.

“As advocates for responsible fishing practices, we’re excited to bring together anglers from around the world to enjoy the thrill of competition while promoting conservation efforts in our marine ecosystems.

“With Yamaha Marine UK‘s continued support, along with Extreme Boats, in supplying the incredible Extreme 646 Game King boat rigged with the 150hp Yamaha outboard engine as part of the phenomenal prize table, we’re poised to make this year’s event the best one yet.”