Ready To Fish Sweepstakes Terms & Conditions
Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, EXCLUDING NEW YORK AND FLORIDA, WHO ARE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AND THE AGE OF MAJORITY IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE. VOID IN NEW YORK, FLORIDA, AND WHERE PROHIBITED.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT.
BY ENTERING THE READY TO FISH SWEEPSTAKES, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A BINDING CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES INDEMNITIES TO THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM YOU AND A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.
BY ENTERING, YOU AGREE TO RECEIVE MARKETING EMAILS FROM NEWPORT. YOU MAY UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME. TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING IS OPTIONAL AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN.
1. Sponsor
The Ready to Fish Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Newport, 111 Val Dervin Parkway, Stockton, CA 95026 ("Sponsor"). Prizes are contributed in part by Native Kayaks, AFTCO, Bajío, Bates Fishing Co., Lowrance, Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO), and Bluestorm (collectively, the "Prize Providers"). Prize Providers are not sponsors or administrators of the Sweepstakes. Questions or complaints must be directed to Sponsor at support@newportvessels.com.
This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook, Instagram, or Google. By entering, you release those platforms from all liability in connection with the Sweepstakes.
2. Eligibility
The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, excluding New York and Florida, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of entry. Void in New York, Florida, outside the United States, and where prohibited or restricted by law.
Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor, the Prize Providers, and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies (collectively, the "Sweepstakes Entities"), and their immediate family members (spouse, partner, parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and their respective spouses) and persons living in the same household (whether or not related), are not eligible. Sponsor ambassadors and affiliates who are compensated to promote the Sweepstakes are also not eligible.
All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
3. Sweepstakes Period
The Sweepstakes begins at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time ("PT") on October 15, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on October 31, 2026 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official timekeeping device for the Sweepstakes. Entrants outside the Pacific time zone are responsible for converting to their local time.
4. How to Enter
Each eligible person may earn a maximum of four (4) entries: one (1) Free Entry and up to three (3) Bonus Entries, by any combination of the methods below.
A. Free Online Entry (no purchase necessary). During the Sweepstakes Period, visit https://newportvessels.com/pages/ready-to-fish-sweepstakes (the "Website") and complete the entry form with your first name, last name, and valid email address. You will receive one (1) entry (the "Free Entry"). Submitting the form subscribes you to Newport marketing emails; you may unsubscribe at any time without affecting your entry. Limit one (1) Free Entry per person and per email address.
B. Optional SMS sign-up. The entry form may offer the option to receive text messages from Sponsor. SMS sign-up is optional, is not required to enter or win, and does not earn additional entries. By opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated marketing text messages from Newport Vessels at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.
C. Purchase Bonus Entries. A person who has submitted a Free Entry and who makes a qualifying purchase on newportvessels.com during the Sweepstakes Period, using the same email address as the Free Entry, will receive Bonus Entries based on the order subtotal:
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Qualifying order subtotal (USD) |
Bonus Entries |
|---|---|
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$499.00 to $999.99 |
1 |
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$1,000.00 to $1,599.99 |
2 |
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$1,600.00 or more |
3 |
Order subtotal is the price of products purchased after discounts and credits, excluding taxes, shipping, and gift card purchases. Any portion paid by gift card or store credit does not count toward the subtotal. Bonus Entries are awarded for one (1) qualifying order per person; if a person places more than one qualifying order, the order earning the highest tier applies. Orders combined across transactions do not count toward a higher tier. Bonus Entries tied to an order that is cancelled or returned before the drawing are void. Wholesale, dealer, and bulk orders are not eligible.
D. Free Mail-In Bonus Entries (no purchase necessary). To receive three (3) Bonus Entries without a purchase, legibly hand-print your full name, mailing address (no P.O. boxes), email address, phone number, and date of birth on a plain 3" x 5" card and mail it in a hand-addressed, stamped envelope to: Ready to Fish Sweepstakes Mail-In Entry, 111 Val Dervin Parkway Stockton, CA 95206. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by October 31, 2026 and received by November 3, 2026. Limit one (1) mail-in entry per person; each must be mailed separately. A mail-in entry also counts as the entrant's Free Entry if the entrant has not entered online. Photocopied, mechanically reproduced, illegible, incomplete, or postage-due entries are void. Mail-in entries become Sponsor's property and will not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of mailing is not proof of receipt.
Mail-in Bonus Entries and Purchase Bonus Entries do not stack: no person may receive more than three (3) Bonus Entries in total.
5. Entry Limits and Conduct
Any attempt to exceed the stated limits, including by using multiple or false names, email addresses, phone numbers, or accounts, will void all of that person's entries and may result in disqualification. Entries generated by script, bot, macro, artificial intelligence, or other automated means are void. Entrants may not share an email address. In the event of a dispute over the identity of an entrant, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address used, meaning the natural person assigned that address by the responsible provider. A potential winner may be required to prove they are the authorized account holder.
Late, lost, incomplete, misdirected, or non-compliant entries are void. Sponsor's records are the sole determinant of entries received and of whether an order qualifies. Sponsor may disqualify anyone who tampers with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, violates these Official Rules, or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
6. Prize
One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded: a complete motorized kayak fishing package consisting of the items below. Total approximate retail value ("ARV") of the Grand Prize is $8,500.
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Item |
Provided by |
|---|---|
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NK180 HD Electric Kayak Outboard Motor and LoPRO battery bundle, with NK180 HD control foil, NK180 HD rock guard, and NK throttle mounting plate |
Newport |
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Slayer Propel Max 10 kayak, Hidden Oak |
Native Kayaks |
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Barricade bib and jacket set |
AFTCO |
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Two (2) pairs of sunglasses, winner's choice |
Bajío |
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Hundo series reel |
Bates Fishing Co. |
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Eagle 7 TripleShot fish finder |
Lowrance |
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Inflatable PFD |
Bluestorm |
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Resolve casting rod |
Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) |
Colors, sizes, models, and other specifications are at Sponsor's and Prize Providers' discretion, subject to availability. Winner's choice items must be selected from styles available at the time of award. The prize will be shipped to the winner's address within the eligible area, may arrive in separate shipments, and will be delivered within approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks after winner verification.
The prize is non-transferable. No cash or other substitution is permitted, except that Sponsor may substitute any item with one of equal or greater value if an item becomes unavailable. Any difference between stated and actual value will not be awarded. All items are awarded "as is" and subject only to their manufacturers' warranties; the winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any warranty claim. The winner is solely responsible for any state vessel registration, titling, or permits required to operate a motorized kayak, for complying with all boating safety laws, and for all costs not expressly stated as part of the prize.
Taxes. The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on the prize. The winner must provide a completed IRS Form W-9, including a valid Social Security or taxpayer ID number, before the prize is awarded, and will receive an IRS Form 1099 for the ARV of the prize.
7. Drawing and Odds
On or about November 4, 2026, Sponsor or its designee will select one (1) potential winner in a random drawing from all eligible entries received. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
8. Winner Notification and Verification
The potential winner will be notified by email at the address associated with their entry. The potential winner must respond and return a signed Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and (where lawful) Publicity Release, plus a completed IRS Form W-9, within five (5) days of the notification being sent. The potential winner may be required to provide proof of identity, age, and residency.
If the potential winner cannot be contacted, does not respond or return the required documents on time, is found ineligible, or does not comply with these Official Rules, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate may be selected at random from the remaining eligible entries, for up to three (3) alternates, after which the prize will go unawarded. Sponsor is not responsible for email filtering, undeliverable messages, or changed contact information. A potential winner becomes the winner only after verification by Sponsor. Limit one (1) prize per person and per household.
9. Publicity
Except where prohibited by law, by accepting the prize the winner grants Sponsor and the Prize Providers the right to use the winner's name, city and state of residence, likeness, voice, social media handle, and statements about the Sweepstakes for advertising and promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further notice, review, or compensation.
10. Releases
To the extent permitted by law, by entering, each entrant releases, discharges, and holds harmless Sponsor, the Prize Providers, Meta Platforms, Inc., Google LLC, and each of their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies, officers, directors, employees, and agents (the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, losses, damages, or liability of any kind, including personal injury, death, and property damage, arising out of or relating to (a) participation in the Sweepstakes, or (b) the acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of the prize, including its use on the water.
11. Limitation of Liability
The Released Parties are not responsible for: lost, late, incomplete, damaged, misdirected, or illegible entries or mail; incorrect or inaccurate entry information; technical failures of any kind, including website, server, network, email, or software malfunctions; unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; or printing, typographical, or other errors in these Official Rules or any Sweepstakes materials.
If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes cannot run as planned, including due to tampering, fraud, technical failure, or any other cause beyond Sponsor's reasonable control that corrupts the administration, security, fairness, or integrity of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor may cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes. If the Sweepstakes is terminated, Sponsor may award the prize in a random drawing from eligible, non-suspect entries received before termination.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY VIOLATE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
12. Disputes and Governing Law
These Official Rules and all questions concerning their construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any action arising out of or relating to the Sweepstakes must be brought only in the state or federal courts located in San Joaquin, CA and entrants consent to personal jurisdiction there.
BY ENTERING, ENTRANT AGREES THAT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: (A) ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES OR ANY PRIZE WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (B) ANY CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED IN ENTERING, NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), AND IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS' FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; AND (C) ENTRANT WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND ANY RIGHT TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR INCREASED. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THESE LIMITATIONS, SO THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
13. Privacy
Personal information collected in connection with the Sweepstakes will be used to administer the Sweepstakes, fulfill the prize, and, where the entrant has opted in, send marketing communications, in accordance with Sponsor's Privacy Policy. Entrants may unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any email, or reply STOP to any text message.
14. General
These Official Rules prevail over any inconsistent statement in Sweepstakes advertising or materials. Sponsor's decisions on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes are final and binding. If any provision of these Official Rules is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. Sponsor's failure to enforce any term is not a waiver of that term.
15. Winner's Name
To request the winner's name (and state of residence), send an email to support@newportvessels.com with the subject line "Ready to Fish Sweepstakes Winner Request," or mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to 111 Val Dervin Parkway Stockton, CA 95206, to be received by December 31, 2026.