Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club

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The Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club is a social club of members that enjoy angling and aquatics. The club is based on the coast of Marmion, Western Australia. The club hosts an annual Blue Water Open Fishing Classic, with the first being held in 1984.^[1]

[edit] Fishing Competitions

The MAAC holds a monthly fishing competition for members as well as a few major competitions each year.

Blue Water Classic The Blue Water Classic is held in February each year and attracts over 600 competitors with $35,000 of prizes.

Patron's Cup This is a competition between Whitfords Sea Sports Club and MAAC. This competition has been running for over 20 years.

Wally Lothian The Wally Lothian is held on ANZAC Day each year. This competition includes a "Sail-by" at 8:00am.

[edit] Juniors

The MAAC juniors meet every Sunday morning during summer. This section of the club is overseen by senior members. There are over 150 members with about 75 attending every meet. Each year there is a camp, deep sea fishing charter, crabbing day and a pool competition. At each meeting there are many activities available such as boating, kayaking and pool.

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