National Federation of Sea Anglers

Name and address of organisation	NATIONAL FEDERATION OF SEA ANGLERS National Federation of Sea Anglers (NFSA) LEVEL 5, HAMLYN HOUSE, MARDLE WAY, BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON. TQ11 0NS TEL: 01364 644643 FAX: 01364 644486
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Type of organisation	The NFSA is recognised as the governing body for sea anglers in England, by HM Government through the Sports Council.
Terms of reference	Generally to promote the sport of sea angling with rod and reel, propose rules to govern the sport, encourage affiliation of similar organisations, and represent the interests of sea anglers when and where necessary.
Membership	Isle of Wight Division: 18 local clubs with approximately 1,200 members total. National: 580 clubs with 32,000 members.
Geographical Area	Locally the coastline of the Isle of Wight and surrounding sea area from the Hampshire/Dorset border to the Hampshire/Sussex border.
Publications	Nationally, the NFSA Handbook and Diary, NFSA Quarterly Journal and various specific reports.
Relevant projects/initiatives	Locally, we are particularly interested in increased access to the coastline, launching points for small craft and to ensure that no unnecessary restrictions are placed on the sport of sea angling.
Affiliations	The National Federation of Sea Anglers Head Office 51a Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 TQJ Tel. No. (01626) 331330 Through the NFSA: The Confederation Internationale de la Peche Sportif The European Anglers Alliance The Angling Governing Bodies Liaison Group The Sea Angling Liaison Committee of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.