Heave & Hit – Maritime Line Challenge

Seamanship accuracy event testing precision throwing of weighted monkey's fist heaving lines to landing targets.

Format

Individual Maritime Skill Challenge (2 practice throws + 3 scoring throws)

Equipment

Official Gear Provided

Dates

5–12 Jan 2027

Technical Provisions & Competition Matrix

Federation / Rule AuthorityNMG Special Maritime Skill Rules

Playing Strength & RosterIndividual Competitor (Men & Women)

Scoring & Winner Determination

Concentric target points: Inner Zone = 10 pts, Middle Zone = 7 pts, Outer Zone = 5 pts, Outside = 0. Highest 3-throw total wins.

Safety, Medical & Equipment Protocol

Exclusion zone around target. Soft weighted core (no metal weights allowed). Release on marshal signal.

Standardized competition heaving line provided by organizers

Weighted monkey's fist must land inside or on target border line to score

Foot fault (stepping over the baseline prior to release) scores 0 points

Sudden-death 1-throw accuracy tie-break if scores are level

Nominations Closed

Registrations are currently closed by the Secretariat. Explore official venue guidelines below.

Ganpat University - 1; Ganpat University - 2

Dedicated outdoor nautical throwing lane with marked concentric target zones and distance markers.

Host CampusGanpat University, Kherva

Medical WingPhysiotherapy On-Site

Technical JuryFederation Certified