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Rules

The rules of this tournament shall be those laid down by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA). There are no judges on the boats; a high standard of sportsmanship is required of all participants.

IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE THE DECISION OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE IS FINAL.

All participating boats must have a DIGITAL CAMERA (min. resolution 3.2 megapixels) with memory card onboard to be used for Release photos.

It is recommended that you have more than one camera onboard and back-up batteries or chargers. You are required to bring the camera and memory card to the scale for processing each day. SIBT is not responsible for photos lost. Full details of release rules will be provided at registration.

Weigh Station: The weigh station is at the GYC marina. A boat will be considered to be at the weigh station once it has cleared the last channel marker leading into the Lagoon. An official photographer will be at the weigh station.

Fishing Hours
Jan 24th 2010

  07:35 hrs-17:00 hrs
Jan 25th 2010

  07:00 hrs-16:30 hrs
Jan 27th 2010
  06:30 hrs-15:00 hrs


Fish hooked
and reported to Billfish control before closing time each day will be accepted at the weigh station with the exception that on the third day all fish and cameras must be brought to the weigh station by 16:30 hrs.


Line Test: the following line tests are allowed: 30lb, 50lb and 80lb.

Eligible Species: The following are the only species of fish accepted for Tournament points: Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish.

Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin will also be accepted, but for boat pool and record weight prizes only.

Minimum Weights: The minimum weight of eligible fish accepted at the weighing station will be as follows:

Blue Marlin 400lb
White Marlin 60lb
Sailfish 60lb
Yellowfin Tuna 50lb
Wahoo 20lb
Dolphin 15lb

Points will be deducted for underweight fish as follows:

Blue Marlin under 350lb 300 points
White Marlin under 55lb 200 points
Sailfish under 55lb 200 points

Points will be computed as follows:

Blue Marlin Release 500 points
White Marlin Release 300 points
Sailfish Release 300 points


Blue Marlin 400lb Weight x 1
Blue Marlin >400lb 400 + Weight portion above 400 x 3
White Marlin/Sailfish Weight x 4

Line factors : (landed billfish only)

Line Test
Factor
30 lb
points x 1.2
50 lb
points x 1.0
80 lb
points x 0.8

 

All fish weighed in the Tournament become the property of the Tournament Committee.


All Billfish boated must be brought to the scale.


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