My opinion is leave the forum be.....a fantastic place to exchange ideas, show off fish that are caught, offer up information about fishing spots, etc.etc. and basically crap on about kayaks and kayak fishing in Victoria.
I should state that I personally have absolutely no interest in comps......but thats me.
I am a Johnny Come Lately non clubby person but feel strongly enough to suggest starting up, a seperate from the forum, Vyak competition fishing association for those that like/love competitions.
For me I find competing against the bloody fish hard enough
With respect to costs to run the forum....add a Paypal button and let people donate what they can afford if they can afford it like a lot of other forums do.
This forum is an outstanding meeting/sharing place like a lot of other forums (I have other hobbies/persuits)............. don't fix what I can't for the life of me see as broken
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