It's Time!

We all know that when the weather finally breaks in spring, we tend to start getting over-anxious for our offshore fishing season to begin. After that first sunny, 60 degree day, the fever begins to take hold. But when we started experiencing 70 degree weather in February this year, it made the waiting that much worse. But now, it’s time! We always kick off the year in June with our annual Shark Tournament. The big news for this year is that we dropped the Blue Shark Points division and made it strictly a Mako Points category, along with reallocating a portion of the money for the tournament prize of Heaviest Blue Shark to the Daily Heaviest Mako categories. We’ve also added a new Calcutta for boats 35 feet and under where 60% of the pot will go to the Heaviest Mako and 40% to Heaviest Shark. Plus, special promotions and incentives are in the works for boats equipped with selected outboard power, but more on that later. The dates this year are June 7-10 and being the premier shark tournament in NJ, it never ceases to be a fun, exciting and lucrative event for competitive shark anglers. July brings us two events, The 23rd Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown (July 11-15) where owners from those two manufacturers go head to head for bragging rights, and a completely new event for the competitive fisherman, the South Jersey On the Meat Overnighter. The On the Meat Overnighter will be taking place July 2022 and has been designed for anglers who want to have a fun night out on the water, save on fuel, catch some meat and win some cash! The best part of this event is the fact that you can overnight with several other boats at the same time and enjoy the many fun aspects of overnight fishing. (If you’ve never overnighted before, this is the ideal opportunity to give it a go.) All the prize money is in the Calcuttas, so you can pick and choose to participate at any financial level you wish. With all the hallmark ingredients for a fun, competitive night out on the rip, you’ll want to be here for this one! The third week in August is reserved for the Mid-Atlantic $500,000, boat for boat, the richest marlin and tuna tournament in the world. Dates for 2012 are August 19-24 and plans are on track for making this the best year yet! You can fish from Cape May, NJ or Ocean City MD, with a fish 3 out of 5 day format and a weigh-in at each port. No hurricanes, rough seas or evacuations this year; just great fishing, a huge purse and six days of fun. As always, it will be a great time and the one event of the summer that you don’t want to miss! In the meantime, all of our tournament info including entry forms and IGFA rules are within these pages. Of course you can always go to www.SouthJerseyTournaments.com or call (609) 884-2400 for tournament info or any questions you might have. And remember, if we can be of assistance with accommodations, travel or advice, please don’t hesitate to ask. Rally your crew, ready your gear and let’s go fishing! See you at the scales,

Bob Glover, Tournament Director

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On The Rip Editor: Bob Glover Advertising: Mark Allen Art Director: Bob Weber, Shore Thing Advertising

South Jersey Tournaments would like to extend our appreciation to all 2012 tournament sponsors and advertisers in this year’s On The Rip. Your support and participation have contributed to making this season the best ever. If you feel that you or your company might benefit from exposure at one of our tournaments or by advertising in On The Rip we encourage you to contact the marketing department at your earliest convenience. Participation in some categories is limited. South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right to modify, edit or refuse any sponsorship, submission, advertisement copy, photographs or graphics. South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right to limit sponsorship of its events and/or advertisements in its publication(s), brochures, etc. Information contained in this publication is believed to be correct at the time of publication but not guaranteed for accuracy.

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Table of Contents It's Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A few words from Tournament/Marketing Director, Bob Glover

Early June Yellowfin Tuna Bite sets the Stage.

2012 South Jersey Tournament Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Our 2012 Tournament Info & Schedule at a Glance

32nd Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 23rd Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 South Jersey 'On The Meat" Overnighter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 21st Annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Double Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Two Proven Tournament Winners and Their Secrets for Handling Multiple Hook-Ups, by Jeff Merrill

IFGA Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

South Jersey Marina Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Canyon Club Resort Marina Contacts . . . . . . . 47

Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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An Unusual Tournament Season? by Bob Glover

When was the last time we had an outstanding yellowfin bite during the first two weeks of June? We ask that question because that particicular tuna bite set the stage for the most unusual tournament season we’ve ever seen here in Cape May. Bizarre is the only way to describe the water temperatures during our 31st Annual Shark Tournament. In the 30 plus years of running this event, we can’t remember warm water like that. It’s run in the same time frame every year and we’re usually right on the meat. All of that early warm water certainly confused things, especially the fish! So much so that some die-hard sharkers skipped the event to chase the tuna! Participants did manage to get into some Makos, but the Threshers and Blues that we always get were elusive. Anglers hopes were high going into day one despite the warm water and everyone left the dock excited. At the end of the day, only two Makos qualified and would end up holding first and second going into day two. A third place fish hit the scale on Saturday and all three would end up with a paycheck later that night at the awards. We do think everyone had a good time despite the abnormal temperatures. (Fishing for makos in 73 degree water- Are you kidding me?) There were some Blue and Brown shark releases and several large Tigers let go, but it certainly would have been a heck

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of a lot more fun if the water was at its normal temp for this time of year. At least we had some good tuna fishing in the following weeks! The 22nd Annual Viking/Ocean followed shortly after on Wednesday, the 13th of July. After an unscheduled lay day due to high winds offshore on Thursday, the fleet of 26 Vikings and 25 Oceans headed to the canyons Friday to do battle. At stake: Bragging rights! The first day of fishing was a bit slow with only 13 whites and a handful of tunas (what happened to that bite?) and a few dolphins caught. Day 2 (Saturday) picked up with considerably more billfish release action. A total of 39 Whites, 4 Blues and several more tuna and dolphin contributed to both teams point totals. And, later that day at 3pm, it was over. When everyone’s catch was totaled, Team Viking emerged as the victor. Later that night, the tent was packed for the awards party as everyone turned out to celebrate, mingle and relax. John Leek of Ocean Yachts presented the Showdown perpetual trophy to Viking’s Pat Healey, and both celebrated with their respective owners after handing out the boat and individual awards. Being a Viking and Ocean Yachts dealer and having the two factories just up the road really gives us a unique opportunity to get friends and families together and have some great dockside fun and friendly

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Tournament Season, cont. competition offshore. Just having the Healey and Leek family’s bar-b-queue steaks for their customers at the lay day pool party is alone worth the price of admission! If you’ve never fished it, consider doing so. The whole event is just a fun, fun time! Next on the schedule was the 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament. Our current economic state no doubt contributed to a lower than expected turnout and there were weather problems too. An uncertain forecast for the first two days definitely kept a few more participants away, despite the fact that we added an extra fish day. I mean really, who doesn’t like to go tuna fishing? But as Friday came around, the weather cleared, the bite picked up, and those that participated did have the opportunity to enjoy themselves (and that is what it’s all about!) and win some cash! The 20th Annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000 was definitely an event that will be remembered. Hosting 117 boats between Cape May and Ocean City, MD, prize money reached $1,539,130 and the outlook was good for another exciting week of fishing. Monday saw most boats taking a lay day as the weather were looking much better for Tuesday and Wednesday. And it was! Thursday and Friday were up in the air as Hurricane Irene crept up the coast, but the battle was on. By the end of weigh-in on Tuesday night (Day 2 of fishing), every category had been filled. Three qualifying whites, three qualifying blues, three qualifying tuna, and both a dolphin and a wahoo were on the board. Changes to some of those categories would come on Wednesday and Thursday. When Thursday rolled around, Hurricane Irene had been forecast to come right over Cape May sometime on Saturday and mandatory evacuations were being scheduled in both ports. It was decided that afternoon that due to the uncertainty of the coming storm, evacuations, road closings and safety issues, that the tournament would officially end at 9pm

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Tournament Season, cont. Thursday evening. We were able to get Colton James’ Cape May performance in as scheduled and he overwhelmingly rocked the house! Mother Nature has a knack for bad timing and everyone was disappointed that she cut us a day short, not to mention scaring the bleep out of us with an earthquake earlier in the week! But at least she blessed us with a good bite as the fishing results for the four days were nothing short of phenomenal: 458 white marlin, 21 blue marlin and numerous tuna. Not a bad week!

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Let's not forget Marlin Month

The billfish bite that we experience in our canyons is no secret. Our white marlin bite has always been the best during August and September, but over the last three or four years, it has been outstanding. This past year, it was truly world class, again! If you love chasing whites, why not make plans to join us at Canyon Club Resort Marina this year for Marlin Month. Canyon Club is the center of excitement and the hub for white marlin fishermen when the bite turns on. In fact, it’s become the regions center of big game fishing, all season long! What is Marlin Month? Two years ago we put together a fun, month-long, release event exclusively for boats docked at Canyon Club, and called it Marlin Month. Solely for having fun and seeing who could catch the most, it ran from the first fish day of the Mid-Atlantic $500,000, through the third week in September. When it was all over, the 14 participating boats fished a total of 71 days and released an amazing 605 whites and 6 blues. It was most likely the best white marlin fishing our area has ever seen. It was an absolute blast! Will we be doing it again in 2012? You bet! And you are invited to join in the fun. Marlin Month will begin this year on August 20th and will run through September 26th. So, before you make up your mind about this summers fishing plans, consider joining the fleet at Canyon Club for our 2012 Marlin Month (if you’re fishing the Mid-Atlantic 500, you’ll already be here!). We’ll be making memories with friends and family, experiencing world class fishing and enjoying the good times that go with it. Simply contact Monte or Mike through the Canyon Club Ships Store to extend your reservation from the Mid-Atlantic through the September mayhem it’s truly world class!

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Every year from May through September the Big Game Sportfishing scene comes alive here in Cape May as anglers of all skill levels come to enjoy our close proximity to some of the best big game opportunities on the east coast. Whether, it’s for fun or for serious competition, South Jersey Tournaments has been producing world class events for over 30 years. And this year is no exception! Below is our calendar of offshore events for 2012 for quick reference. On the following pages, you will find comprehensive tournament brochures, complete with entry forms that can be removed and mailed in

for your convenience. There have been some minor changes here and there, so please check them out and don’t hesitate to call with any questions. In fact, if we can help you plan for one of our events, simply

pick up the phone and our staff will do everything possible to assist you. Good luck this season, be safe on the water, and most of all enjoy our sport and make some lasting memories!

32nd Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament • June 7-10

The Richest Shark Tournament in NJ • $238,626 paid out in last year’s event

23rd Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown • July 11-15 Viking & Ocean owners go head-to-head in the “War Offshore” Who will capture the bragging rights for the year?

The South Jersey 'On The Meat' Overnighter • July 20-22 Tuna, Swordfish, Mako, Dolphin and Wahoo Meat Fish, Money and More, what else could you ask for?

21st Annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000 • August 19-24 Boat for boat, the richest marlin & tuna tournament in the world! ($1,539,130 paid out in 2011)

And Don’t Forget Marlin Month!

The billfish bite that we experienced in our canyons last year is no secret. Our white marlin bite has always been the best during August and September, but over the last three or four years, it has been outstanding. This past year it was truly world class! If you love chasing whites, why not make plans to join us at Canyon Club Resort Marina this year for Marlin Month. Canyon Club is the center of excitement and the hub for white marlin fishermen when the bite turns on. In fact, it’s become the regions center of big game fishing, all season long! What is Marlin Month? Last August, we put together a fun, month-long, release event exclusively for boats docked at Canyon Club, and called it Marlin Month. Solely for having fun and seeing who could catch the most, it ran from the first fish day of the Mid-Atlantic $500,000, through the third

week in September. When it was all over, the 14 participating boats fished a total of 71 days and released an amazing 605 whites and 6 blues. It was most likely the best white marlin fishing our area has ever seen. It was an absolute blast! Will we be doing it again in 2011? You bet! And you are invited to join in the fun. Marlin Month will begin this year on August 22nd and will run through September 25th. So, before you make up your mind about next summers fishing plans, consider joining the fleet at Canyon Club for our 2011 Marlin Month (if you’re fishing the Mid-Atlantic 500, you’ll already be here!). We’ll be making memories with friends and family, experiencing world class fishing and enjoying the good times that go with it. Simply contact Monte or Mike through the Canyon Club Ships Store to extend your reservation from the Mid-Atlantic through the September mayhem - it’s truly world class!

SOUTH JERSEY TOURNAMENTS PRESENTS THE 32nd ANNUAL

SOUTH JERSEY SHARK TOURNAMENT

he annual South Jersey Shark Tournament is the first competitive big-game fishing opportunity of the season. Averaging 185 to 200 boats each year, this event is the premiere Shark Tournament in the MidAtlantic region. With a cast of over 1,000 anglers participating annually, this exciting event takes place when the bite has been historically at its best in our productive waters off of Cape May. Our shark tournament is structured to provide participants with the best possible fishing hours, lucrative cash prizes and an equal chance for boats of all sizes to compete – all while setting an example of sportsmanship and sound conservation practices. The entry fee is $545 per boat which provides eligibility for tournament prizes and five tickets to all dockside dinners and festivities (additional tickets can be purchased at the Captains meeting). And please make note: All of the festivities, from Captain’s Meeting to Awards Party will take place back at South Jersey Marina. As of last year we’ve changed locations for the dockside festivities! Rest assured, we’ll have the big tent, great food and everything else you’ve come to expect at this event. We’ll even have a shuttle van running between South Jersey and Canyon Club for remote parking. It’s going to be a typical South Jersey good time! Guaranteed! Depending on the number of entries, prize money could top 300K mark this year! If you enjoy competitive shark fishing, dockside parties and the camaraderie inherent in this sport, there is no better opportunity to enjoy yourself with family and friends than the South Jersey Shark Tournament. If you need transient dockage, be sure to make your reservations early to guarantee yourself a spot at South Jersey Marina (South Jersey will likely fill up first.) or Canyon Club Resort.

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A limited number of slips will be available at South Jersey Marina and the Canyon Club for the Shark Tournament. Transient rates are $3.25 per foot, (includes electric) per day X 4 days minimum (June 7-10). To reserve a slip for the Tournament, call now: 609-884-2400

Have your bait delivered to your boat daily. Whole mackeral (25# flats) and chum (whole bunker, bunker and mackeral) available at South Jersey and Canyon Club. Call 609-884-2400 for information or to pre-order.

$545 per boat Entry Fee includes activity tickets for 5 participants (additional tickets can be purchased at the Captains’ Meeting for $30.00 per night or $55.00 for both nights.) Please include Entry Fee and Dockage with Entry Form.

Participants who pay their Entry Fee* prior to June 1 will be eligible for a “Free Entry Drawing” which will be held at the Captains’ Meeting. The lucky winner will receive a full refund of their $545 Entry Fee - enter early! *Entry Fee only. You do not have to pay Calcuttas to enter the Early Bird Entry

Calcutta prize money is separate from tournament proceeds and you are under no obligation to enter any of these additional levels. You may enter as many as you wish or none at all. 94% of Calcutta entries will be paid out. To be eligible for Calcutta prizes, fish must be caught according to tournament rules and meet the tournament’s minimum weight standards. Percentages listed are of total purse within each Calcutta. (Additional Calcutta information on next page.) Good Luck!

Entry Fee - Calcutta “A” $400 • Calcutta “B” $800 Each Overall Calcutta covers the following categories

(All events and festivities of the Shark Tournament will take place on the South Jersey Marina property)

Heaviest Shark • 20% Heaviest Mako • 25% Heaviest Blue • 15%

2nd Heaviest Shark • 15% 2nd Heaviest Mako • 15% 2nd Heaviest Blue • 10%

Thursday, June 7

6:00 PM • Late Registration 7:30 PM Sharp • Captains’ Meeting

Friday, June 8

6:00 AM • Depart Inlet 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM • Fishing 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Weigh-In 6:30 PM • Dockside Dining, Live Music

Saturday, June 9

6:00 AM • Depart Inlet 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM • Fishing 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Weigh-In 6:30 PM • Dockside Dining, Live Music, Awards

DAILY DOUBLE • Entry Fee - $300

Covers the following categories for Day 1 and Day 2

Heaviest Shark Day 1 • 12.5% Heaviest Shark Day 2 • 12.5% Heaviest Mako Day 1 • 25% Heaviest Mako Day 2 • 25% Heaviest Blue Day 1 • 12.5% Heaviest Blue Day 2 • 12.5% MAKO MANIA JACKPOT • Entry Fee - $1,000

Covers the Mako category only for the tournament overall

Heaviest Mako • 60%

2nd Heaviest Mako • 40%

Sunday, June 10 • Alternate Tournament VHF Radio Channels will be 69 (primary) and 71 (alternate).

The minimum weight for all sharks in this tournament is 200 lbs. Heaviest Shark - Any Species • $3,000 2nd Heaviest Shark - Any Species • $1,500 3rd Heaviest Shark - Any Species • $1,000 Heaviest Mako - 200 lb. min. • $3,000 2nd Heaviest Mako - 200 lb. min. • $1,500 3rd Heaviest Mako - 200 lb. min. • $1,000 Heaviest Mako Day 1 - 200 lb. min. • $1,500 Heaviest Mako Day 2 - 200 lb. min. • $1,500 Heaviest Blue - 200 lb. min. • $1,000

Total • $15,000*

*Prize money will be paid to official registrant or their designees.

Valuable trophies will be awarded for: Most Points Mako • 2nd Most Points Mako • 3rd Most Points Mako 200 points per Mako Released 1 pt. per lb. for boated Makos equal to or over min. weight.



Entry Fee - $450 Heaviest Mako • 60% Heaviest Shark • 40%

In the event that a qualifying fish is not caught in one of the two categories (Heaviest Mako or Heaviest Shark) the prize money will go to the other category. In the event that no qualifying sharks are caught in the Calcutta, the Calcutta entry will be refunded. Boats must be 35’ or less in length according to the given boat’s model name. IE: A Boston Whaler 350 Defiance will be considered a 35’ boat even though its LOA is 37’6”.

1 Registration is by boat rather than by angler. The Tournament Directors reserve the right to decline the entry of any boat or crew. 2 All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet, except that boats with no fish to be weighed may return to home port after the last day of fishing. 3 Boundaries for the tournament will be 60 nautical miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy. 4 Boats are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 6:00 AM with the exception of the official weather boats which may leave at 5:00 AM. 5 No lines or bait of any kind, including chum, may be put into the water until starting time is announced by a Committee Boat. Starting time is 8:30 AM. 6 Moves during the day should be accomplished with care for established slicks. Boats passing through competitors’ slicks within 300 yards may be subject to disqualification. 7 Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following exceptions: A) Fish may be dispatched by gun or bangstick after they have been wired; B) No harpoons, dart gaffs or greensticks; C) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the angler provided the rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up, from that time on the angler must fight the fish alone until boated or released. The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules. (The use of mammal blood or flesh is prohibited.) 8 No more than 5 lines may be fished from any boat, regardless of number of anglers. 9 Fishing will be on each scheduled day unless cancelled by the weather committee by 8:30 AM. Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official and prizes to be awarded. 10 All fish boated or released must be reported to a committee boat at the time of the catch. 11 For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader or the swivel touches the tip of the rod. 12 Fishing ends at 3:30 PM on each fishing day. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated or released, provided that said fish is reported hooked (to a committee boat) before the deadline. 13 All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in at South Jersey Marina by 7:30 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. Weigh-in begins at 2:30 PM. 14 For release points to count, boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline and submit a Daily Catch Report by 8:00 PM.

Overall Calcuttas In the event that no qualifying 2nd place fish is caught, the prize money will go to the 1st place fish in that category. If no fish is caught in a particular category, the prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the other categories.

15 In the event of a tie in the point categories, the winner shall be the first boat reaching the winning point accumulation. 16 In the event of a tie in the cash prize categories, the prize money will be equally divided between those tying. 17 In the event that less than three (3) qualifying fish are taken in any category, the unwon prize money will be proportionally divided among the winners in that category. In the event that any Tournament Prize category is not won at all, that prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the other categories with the exception of the prize money for daily heaviest Mako. 18 In the event that there is not a qualifying Mako caught on Day 1, the daily Tournament prize money will go to the heaviest qualifying Mako of Day 2 and vice versa. If there are no qualifying Makos caught, the Tournament prize money for the daily heaviest Mako will go to the heaviest shark. 19 In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament and may fish in the name of the original, with prior approval of the Tournament Directors. 20 Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish. 21 For the purpose of identification, a porbeagle will be considered a mako. 22 In order to be eligible for awards, prizes, and calcuttas, fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS permit. 23 All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep all eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from such examination, the decision of the Tournament Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews. 24 Allegations of violations of any of the above rules may be submitted only by an official tournament registrant and must be submitted in writing on the day of the alleged infraction. In the event of such an allegation, the tournament directors will have the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any violation materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty will be solely at the discretion of the tournament directors and shall be final. In all cases, registrant and their crews agree to be bound by the ruling of the tournament directors.

Daily Double In the event that no fish is caught in a particular category, the prize money for that category will be equally divided among the winners of the other categories for that day. If no qualifying fish is caught on Day One, that prize money will be awarded to the corresponding category on Day Two and vice versa.

Mako Mania Jackpot In the event that no qualifying 2nd place fish is caught, the prize money will go to the 1st place fish. In the event that no qualifying fish are caught at all, the entries will be returned.

July 11-15, 2012 23rd Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown Schedule of Events

All activities associated with the Showdown will take place at Canyon Club Resort Marina

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

4:00 p.m. - ? Registration, Cocktail Reception and Captains’ Meeting Under the Big-Top

Thursday, July 12, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Fish Day 7:30 p.m. - ? • Dockside Dining Entertainment Under the Big-Top

Friday, July 13, 2012

1:00 p.m. - ? Lay Day & Pina Colada Pool Party

Saturday, July 14, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Fish Day 7:30 p.m. - ? • Dockside Dining Entertainment, Awards Ceremony Under the Big-Top

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Awards

Team Award - Winner Take All

Most points accumulated in White Marlin, Blue Marlin and Tuna Divisions

Individual Awards Most points White Marlin (Boat award) 100 points per release Most points Blue Marlin (Boat award) 300 points per release Most points Tuna (Boat award) 1/2 point per pound, 35 lbs. or over Most Points Overall (High boat award) Heaviest Tuna (Angler award) No minimum weight Heaviest Dolphin (Angler award) Heaviest Wahoo (Angler award) Top Lady Angler (Most points) 16 and above Top Junior Angler (Most points) 15 and under

Alternate

Tournament Rules & Regulations

1. All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet, except that boats with no fish to be weighed may return to home port after their last day of fishing. 2. Boats are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 4:30 AM. 3. Fishing will be on each scheduled day unless cancelled by the weather committee by 6:30 AM. 4. No lines of any kind may be put into the water until starting time is announced by a committee boat. Starting time is 8:30 AM. 5. There is no limit on the number of lines or teasers. 6. All billfish released must be reported to a committee boat when caught, giving boat number. The committee boat will respond and give time of catch. Tuna boated over 35 lbs. should also be reported. 7. Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following exceptions: A) Live baiting is not permitted; B) Harpoons, dart gaffs or greensticks are not permitted; C) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the angler provided the rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up. From that time on, the angler must fight the fish alone until boated or released. The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules. 8. This is a trolling tournament. While hook-ups accomplished with no headway are permissible if they occur at a time when baits settle while fighting another fish, the use of live bait or stopping and casting or pitching to tailing fish or fish balling bait is not permissible. 9. For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader, or the swivel touches the rod tip. 10. Fishing ends at 3:00 PM. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated or released, provided that the hook-up was confirmed by a committee boat before the deadline. 11. All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in at Canyon Club Resort Marina by 8:00 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 PM.

12. For release points to count boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline & submit a daily catch report by 9:00 PM at the weigh station. 13. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the first boat or team to reach the winning point accumulation. 14. Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official and prizes to be awarded. 15. In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament and may fish in the name of the original, with the prior approval of the Tournament Directors. 16. Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish. 17. In order to be eligible for awards and prizes, fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS permit. 18. All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep all eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from such examination, the decision of the Tournament Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews. 19. Allegations of violations of any of the above rules may be submitted only by an official tournament registrant and must be submitted in writing on the day of the alleged infraction. In the event of such an allegation, the tournament directors will have the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any violation materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty will be solely at the discretion of the tournament directors and shall be final. In all cases, registrant and their crews agree to be bound by the ruling of the tournament directors.

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THE SOUTH JERSEY ‘ON THE MEAT’

OVERNIGHTER JULY 20–22, 2012

We are pleased to introduce our newest event on the South Jersey Tournaments Calendar: The South Jersey ‘On The Meat’ Overnighter. This event has been designed for anglers who want to have a fun night out on the water, save on fuel, catch some meat and win some cash! The best part of this event is the fact that you can overnight with several other boats at the same time and enjoy the many fun aspects of overnight fishing. If you’ve never overnighted before, this is the ideal opportunity to give it a go. We’ll be fishing for Tuna, Swordfish, Mako, Dolphin and Wahoo. All the prize money is in the Calcuttas, so you can pick and choose to participate at any financial level you wish. For everyone’s convenience, the entire event including the Captains Meeting, Weigh-in and Awards Party will take place at South Jersey Marina. We believe we‘ve got an exciting new event that has the hallmark ingredients for having a fun, competitive night out on the rip. Meat, money and more, what else can you ask for? We hope you’ll be a part of it!

Schedule of Events Friday, July 20, 2012

7:30 am – Late Registration, 8:30 am - Captains Meeting, 10:00 am – Boats can depart inlet,1:00 pm - Lines in.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

12:00 Noon – Lines out, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Weigh-in at South Jersey Marina 6:00 pm • Awards Party and Presentation at South Jersey Marina

Sunday, July 22, 2012 (Alternate)

Eligible Species

Eligible species for the ‘On The Meat’ Overnighter will be Yellowfin and Big Eye Tuna. Swordfish (minimum weight: 75 lbs.), Mako (minimum weight: 100 lbs.), Dolphin (minimum weight: 10 lbs.), Wahoo (no min. weight) Since there are no billfish categories in this event, circle hooks are not mandatory. However, South Jersey Tournaments encourages their use whenever possible.

Slip Reservations

A limited number of slips will be available at South Jersey Marina (South Jersey will most likely fill up first) and the Canyon Club. Transient rates are $3.25 per foot, (includes electric) per day X 3 days minimum. (July 19-21) To reserve a slip for the Tournament, call now: (609) 884-2400.

Entry Fee

Entry Fee: $495 per boat

Entry fee includes Awards Party Tickets for 5 participants. (Additional tickets can be purchased for $40.00 each at the Captains’ Meeting.)

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OVERNIGHTER

CALCUTTA INFORMATION

The following information describes the various entry levels (calcuttas) that are available. To be eligible for calcutta prizes, fish must be caught according to tournament rules. (Percentages listed are of total purse within each calcutta.) 94% of calcutta entries will be paid out. Good luck!

Remember... the more you’re in, the more you win! Tuna Calcutta

Tuna ‘A’ Entry Fee - $500

Tuna ‘B’ Entry Fee - $1,000

Heaviest Tuna - 60% 2nd Heaviest Tuna - 25% 3rd Heaviest Tuna - 15%

Swordfish Calcutta

Swordfish ‘A’ Entry Fee - $500

Swordfish ‘B’ Entry Fee - $1,000

Heaviest Swordfish - 60% 2nd Heaviest Swordfish - 25% 3rd Heaviest Swordfish - 15%

Mako Calcutta

Dolphin Calcutta

Wahoo Calcutta

Heaviest Mako - 60% 2nd Heaviest Mako - 25% 3rd Heaviest Mako - 15%

Heaviest Dolphin - 60% 2nd Heaviest Dolphin - 25% 3rd Heaviest Dolphin - 15%

Heaviest Wahoo - 60% 2nd Heaviest Wahoo - 25% 3rd Heaviest Wahoo - 15%

Entry Fee - $500

Entry Fee - $300

Entry Fee - $300

Catch Of The Night

Catch Of The Night is a boat’s heaviest three fish (any of the eligible species) for the tournament.

Catch of the Night “A” Entry Fee - $1,000

Catch of the Night “B” Entry Fee - $2,500

Heaviest 3 Fish - 45% 2nd Heaviest 3 Fish - 25% 3rd Heaviest 3 Fish – 15% 4th Heaviest 3 Fish - 10% 5th Heaviest 3 Fish - 5%

Calcutta Rules Any prize money not won in a particular Calcutta will be equally divided among the winning places within that Calcutta. In the event of a tie within a particular Calcutta, the combined prize money will be equally divided among those tying. In the event that no fish are caught in a particular Calcutta, the money in that Calcutta will be refunded. Prize money will be paid to official registrant or their designees.

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OVERNIGHTER

TOURNAMENT RULES 1. Registration is by boat rather than by angler. The Tournament Directors reserve the right to decline the entry of any boat or crew. 2. All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet, except that boats with no fish to be weighed may return to their home port. 3. There are two (2) available weather windows for the tournament, Friday overnight into Saturday or Saturday overnight into Sunday. Which time frame fished will be determined by a favorable ‘Buoy Weather’ forecast at the western tip of the Baltimore Canyon. A favorable forecast will be one that does not exceed an average wind speed of 17 knots for the overnight period. The tournament will be held on the first night that meets these criteria. The weather decision will be announced at the Captains Meeting. If a favorable forecast is not possible for these two weather windows, the tournament will be postponed to the same days of the following week. 4. Boundaries for the tournament will be 100 nautical miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy. 5. All tournament times will be based on GPS. 6. Boats are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 10:00 AM. 7. No lines or bait of any kind may be put into the water until the 1:00 PM starting time. 8. Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following exceptions: A) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the angler provided the rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up. From that time on, the angler must fight the fish alone until boated or released. B) No harpoons, dart gaffs or greensticks. Spreader bars are permitted only in accordance with I.G.F.A. rules. The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules. 9. There is no limit on the number of lines or teasers. 10. Fishing ends at 12:00 Noon on the second day. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated or released, provided that said fish is reported hooked (to a Committee Boat) before the deadline. 11. All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in at South Jersey Marina by 5:00 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. Weigh-in begins at 2:00 PM. 12. Participants will be given tags which must be securely attached to each fish prior to being weighed and must include boat name and number. 13. In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament and may fish in the name of the original, with the prior approval of the Tournament Directors. 14. Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish. 15. In order to be eligible for Calcutta prizes, fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS permit. 16. All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep all eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from such examination, the decision of the Tournament Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews. 17. Allegations of violations of any of the above rules may be submitted only by an official tournament registrant and must be submitted in writing prior to the weigh-in deadline. In the event of such an allegation, the tournament directors will have the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any violation materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty will be solely at the discretion of the Tournament Directors and shall be final. In all cases, registrant and their crews agree to be bound by the ruling of the Tournament Directors.

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Started back in 1992, the “Mother of All Marlin Tournaments” as it was called, posted an unprecedented upfront prize of $500,000. Calcutta entries that first year put the total purse over $1,000,000, making the Mid-Atlantic the first bona fide million dollar billfishing contest. Over the years, the tournament has grown to be one of the top events in the world. Known for its great fishing, hospitality and camaraderie, the MidAtlantic is a must attend event for competitive billfishing anglers. The fishing and fun take place out of two ports: Cape May, NJ, which is the home base of the event and Ocean City, MD, where Sunset Marina serves as OC tournament headquarters. Each port has first class accommodations and offers distinct amenities for participants to enjoy. Both locations have full weigh-ins which are visually linked by computer and broadcast media to keep everyone informed as the excitement happens. If you’re planning on doing some competitive fishing this year, we hope you’ll choose the Mid-Atlantic $500,000. We believe it’s the best bang for your tournament buck, and we know your family, friends and crew will have a great time creating exciting and lasting memories. If you need help in planning for this event simply give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to help you have a fun, hassle-free time at one of the best events in the world! Heaviest White Marlin • $100,000 2nd Heaviest White Marlin • $50,000 3rd Heaviest White Marlin • $25,000 Heaviest Blue Marlin • $100,000 2nd Heaviest Blue Marlin • $50,000 3rd Heaviest Blue Marlin • $25,000 Heaviest Tuna • $75,000 2nd Heaviest Tuna • $35,000 3rd Heaviest Tuna • $20,000 Heaviest Dolphin • $10,000 Heaviest Wahoo • $10,000 TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 prize money based on an entry of 125 boats Prize money will be paid to official registrant or their designees.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Registration, Calcutta Entries, Welcome Cocktail Party 4:30 p.m. • Captains’ Meeting Cape May - Canyon Club Resort Marina Ocean City, MD - Sunset Marina

Monday, August 20, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day*

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day*

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day*

Thursday, August 23, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day*

Friday, August 24, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day* 7:30 p.m. - ? • Dockside Dining, Entertainment and Awards Ceremony *Weigh-In · 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Canyon Club Marina and Sunset Marina on each Available Fish Day. Dockside dining and entertainment will take place as scheduled by each port’s host marina. Cape May, NJ - Canyon Club Resort Marina Ocean City, MD - Sunset Marina

Valuable trophies will be awarded to the winners of the following categories:

Most Points White Marlin 2nd Most Points White Marlin 3rd Most Points White Marlin Most Points Blue Marlin 2nd Most Points Blue Marlin 3rd Most Points Blue Marlin Most Points Tuna 2nd Most Points Tuna 3rd Most Points Tuna Most Points Overall (Both Marlin & Tuna Points Qualify)

There will be three separate Calcuttas for the tournament so that entrants can participate at any level desired. The respective fees are $1000, $1500 and $2500. (94% of all Calcutta entries paid out.) Enter none and you are still fishing for the tournament prize money of $500,000. Enter all and you will likely be fishing for a combined purse in excess of $1,750,000. Each of the three Calcuttas will be shared as follows: Heaviest White Marlin - 25% • 2nd Heaviest White Marlin - 10% • 3rd Heaviest White Marlin 5% Heaviest Blue Marlin - 15% • 2nd Heaviest Blue Marlin - 10% • 3rd Heaviest Blue Marlin 5% Heaviest Tuna - 15% • 2nd Heaviest Tuna - 10% • 3rd Heaviest Tuna 5% TOTAL 100% Minimum weight, White Marlin 65 lbs. • Minimum weight, Blue Marlin 400 lbs. • Minimum weight, Tuna 50 lbs. (Only yellowfin, bigeye & true albacore count, NO bluefin, bonito, skipjack, etc.)

In the Event that: 1) Less than three (3) qualifying fish are taken in any category, the unwon prize money will be proportionately divided among the winners in that category. 2) No qualifying white marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the blue marlin category. 3) No qualifying blue marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the white marlin category. 4) No qualifying white or blue marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners in the tuna category. 5) No qualifying tuna is taken, the prize money will be equally divided among the winners in the marlin categories. 6) No qualifying billfish or tuna is taken, the unwon prize money will be refunded.

$5,000 Entry Fee

Heaviest White Marlin - Winner Take All

Winning fish must meet tournament minimum weight • In the event that no qualifying white marlin is taken among those participating, the unwon Calcutta money will be refunded.

$2,000 Entry Fee

This bonus pays out each time you have a fish on the scoreboard in the following categories at the official close of each day’s weigh-in. Heaviest White Marlin, 2nd and 3rd • Heaviest Blue Marlin, 2nd and 3rd • Heaviest Tuna, 2nd and 3rd

The total purse will be divided by 5 (5 days). Each day’s purse will be split evenly among those winning for that day. If there are no winners for a particular day, the un-won prize money will be split evenly among the purses of the remaining days. In the event that there are no winners on the last day (Friday), the un-won prize money will be evenly split among the previous 4 day’s winners. If there are no winners for the entire week, the money will be refunded. Example: Let’s say the total purse for the Sperry Top-Sider On the Board Reward is $200,000. That figure would be divided by 5 (5 days) giving each day a purse of $40,000. Those who are in this Calcutta and remain on the board at the end of each days weigh-in will evenly split the purse for that day. If there is only one winner, he would take the entire $40,000. Two winners would get $20,000 each and so on.

The minimum weight limits to win cash in the Mid-Atlantic $500,000 are as follows:

White Marlin - 65 pounds • Blue Marlin - 400 pounds Tuna - 50 pounds • Dolphin, Wahoo - No minimum weight Species eligible for cash prizes in the tuna category shall be limited to yellowfin (Allison), big eye, and longfin (true albacore). No bluefin, bonito, skipjack, etc.

Federal law prohibits the boating of billfish under the following size limits: White Marlin - 66 inches • Blue Marlin - 99 inches

These limits apply to the lower jaw-fork length (tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail) of the fish. A billfish under the minimum size must be released by cutting the line near the hook without removing the fish from the water. Under no circumstances may a fish not meeting the Federal and/or State minimum size limits, regardless of weight, be boated and/or brought back to the dock. South Jersey Tournaments will not be responsible for any fine or penalty incurred by any angler who boats a billfish or tuna which does not meet the Federal and/or State size limit requirements or other restrictions. It is the responsibility of the angler to be aware of current Federal and/or State regulations regarding the catching and/or boating of the various species of fish eligible in this tournament. Fish which do not meet the Federal and/or State size limit requirements will not be eligible for prizes, regardless of weight.

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In the Event that: 1. Less than three (3) qualifying fish are taken in any category, the unwon prize money will be proportionally divided among the winners in that category. 2. No qualifying white marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the blue marlin category. 3. No qualifying blue marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners in the white marlin category. 4. No qualifying white or blue marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners in the tuna category. 5. No qualifying tuna is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners in the marlin categories. 6. No wahoo is taken, the unwon prize money will go to the heaviest dolphin and vice versa. 7. No wahoo or dolphin are taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among all winners. 8. No qualifying billfish or tuna is taken, the unwon prize money will be distributed categorically by a drawing among all participating boats.

White Marlin - 75 points per release

1 point per pound for fish equal to or over the minimum weight

Blue Marlin - 150 points per release

1/2 point per pound for fish equal to or over the minimum weight

Tuna - 1/2 point per pound

Only fish 50 pounds and over count in point categories.

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1 Registration is by boat rather than by angler. The Tournament Directors reserve the right to decline the entry of any boat or crew. 2 Each registrant must designate their choice of Official Inlets; Cape May, NJ or Ocean City, MD. Boats must sail from and return to their designated inlet. Primary Host Marinas for this event are Canyon Club Marina, Cape May and Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD. Boats with no fish to be weighed may return to home port after their last day of fishing. 3 There are five (5) available fishing days for the tournament. Fishing days for boats entered will be any three (3) of the available five (5) days, captains’ choice; no weather committee. The crew members of each individual boat will be solely responsible for the decision as to which days to fish. The Mid-Atlantic $500,000 assumes no liability or responsibility for any damage or loss. 4 Each boat must pick two NON-FISHING DAYS by submitting the official Lay Day Form prior to 11:00 AM on the days selected. Said forms must be physically delivered by a member of the boat’s crew to the dockmaster’s office at one of the Host Marinas. The boat must be dockside when the lay day is declared. Any boat not submitting the proper form by the 11:00 AM deadline will be automatically assumed to be fishing on that day. Boats may not fish on lay days unless all of their available fish days have been used. Boats with mechanical problems or other emergencies may use lay days to arrive late to the tournament so long as it is with the advance permission of the Tournament Directors and they conform with all other rules.

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5 Boundaries for the tournament will be 125 nautical miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy. 6 Boats are not permitted to clear the sea buoy at their designated inlet prior to 4:30 AM. 7 No lines or bait of any kind may be put into the water until starting time is announced by a Committee Boat. Starting time is 8:30 AM. 8 Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following exceptions: A) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the angler provided the rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up. From that time on, the angler must fight the fish alone until boated or released; B) Live baiting is not permitted; C) Harpoons, dart gaffs or greensticks are not permitted. The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules. 9 This is a trolling tournament. While hook-ups accomplished with no headway are permissible if they occur at a time when baits settle while fighting another fish, the use of live bait or stopping and casting or pitching to tailing fish or fish balling bait is not permissible. 10 There is no limit on the number of lines or teasers. 11 All billfish boated or released must be reported to a Committee Boat at the time of the catch. Tuna over 100 lbs. should also be reported. 12 For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader or the swivel touches the tip of the rod.

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13 Fishing ends each day at 3:30 PM. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated or released, provided that said fish is reported hooked (to a Committee Boat) before the deadline. 14 All boats must return to their designated port for weigh-in. Canyon Club Resort Marina is the official weigh-in location for Cape May, NJ. Sunset Marina is the official weigh-in location for Ocean City, MD. 15 All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in by 9:00 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 PM. 16 For release points to count boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline & submit a daily catch report by 9:00 PM at the weigh station or one of the host marinas. 17 In the event of a tie in the cash prize categories, the prize money will be equally divided among those tying. 18 In the event of a tie in the point categories, the winner shall be the first boat reaching the winning point accumulation. 19 Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official & prizes to be awarded. 20 In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament and may fish in the name of the original, with prior approval of the Tournament Directors. 21 Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish. 22 For all purposes of identification, hatchet marlin will be considered white marlin.

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23 For the purpose of release points only, sailfish & longbill spearfish will be considered white marlin. 24 In order to be eligible for awards, prizes, and calcuttas, fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS permit. 25 All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep all eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from such examination, the decision of the Tournament Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews. 26 Allegations of violations of any of the above rules may be submitted only by an official tournament registrant and must be submitted in writing on the day of the alleged infraction. In the event of such an allegation, the tournament directors will have the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any violation materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty will be solely at the discretion of the tournament directors and shall be final. In all cases, registrant and their crews agree to be bound by the ruling of the tournament directors.

Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club 35th Annual Overnight Billfish Tournament July 29th - August 4th, 2012 Entry Fee: $800 or save $100 by registering before July 1, 2012 2

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For additional information and registration details call Rob McMurray (609) 214-3809, email [email protected] or Brian Logue (609) 827-0820. Visit www.overnightbilllsh.com

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IGFA Rules

The following angling rules have been formulated by the International Game Fish Association to promote ethical and sporting angling practices, to establish uniform regulations for the compilation of world game fish records, and to provide basic angling guidelines for sue in fishing tournaments and any other group angling activities. The world angling is defined as catching or attempting to catch fish with a rod, reel, line and hook as outlined in the international angling rules. There are some aspects of angling that cannot be controlled through rule making, however. Angling regulations cannot insure an outstanding performance from each fish, and world records cannot indicate the amount of difficulty in catching the fish. Captures in which the fish has not fought or has not had a chance to fight do not reflect credit on the fisherman, and only the angler can properly evaluate the degree of achievement in establishing the record. Only fish caught in accordance with IGFA international angling rules, and within the intent of those rules, will be considered for world records. Following are the rules for freshwater and saltwater fishing and a separate set of rules for fly fishing. RULES FOR FISHING IN FRESH AND SALT WATER Equipment Regulations

A. LINE 1. Monofilament, multifilament, and lead core multifilament lines may be used. For line classes, see World Record Requirements. 2. Wire lines are prohibited. B. LINEBACKING 1. Backing not attached to the fishing line is permissible with no restrictions as to size or material. 2. If the fishing line is attached to the backing, the catch shall be classified under the heavier of the two lines. The backing may not exceed the 130 lb (60 kg) line class and must be of a type of line approved for use in these angling rules. C. DOUBLE LINE The use of a double line is not required. If one is used, it must meet the following specifications: 1. A double line must consist of the actual line used to catch the fish. 2. Double lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, roll or splice making the double to the farthermost end of the knot, splice, snap, swivel or other device used for securing the trace, leader, lure or hook to the double line. Saltwater species: In all line classes up to and including 20 lb (10 kg), the double line shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters). The double line on all classes of tackle over 20 lb (10 kg) shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 40 feet (12.19 meters). Freshwater species: The double line on all classes of tackle shall not exceed 6 feet (1.82 meters). The combined length of the double line and the leader shall not exceed 10 feet (3.04 meters). D. LEADER The use of a leader is not required. If one is used, it must meet the following specifications: The length of the leader is the overall length including any lure, hook arrangement or other device, and is measured to the bend of the last hook. The leader must be connected to the line with a snap, knot, splice, swivel or other device. Holding devices are prohibited. There are no regulations regarding the material or strength of the leader.

Saltwater species :In all line classes up to and including 20 lb (10 kg), the leader shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters). The leader on all classes of tackle over 20 lb (10 kg) shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall be limited to 40 feet (12.19 meters). Freshwater species:The leader on all classes of tackle shall be limited to 6 feet (1.82 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 10 feet (3.04 meters). E. ROD 1. Rods must comply with sporting ethics and customs. Considerable latitude is allowed in the choice of a rod, but rods giving the angler an unfair advantage will be disqualified. This rule is intended to eliminate the use of unconventional rods. 2. The rod tip must be a minimum of 40 inches (101.6 cm) in length. The rod butt cannot exceed 27 inches (68.58 cm) in length. These measurements must be made from a point directly beneath the center of the reel. A curved butt is measured in a straight line. When the rod butt is placed in a gimbal, the measurement from the center of the reel seat to the pivot point of the gimbal can be no more than 27 inches. (The above measurements do not apply to surfcasting rods.) F. REEL 1. Reels must comply with sporting ethics and customs. 2. Power driven reels of any kind are prohibited. This includes motor, hydraulic, or electrically driven reels, and any device that gives the angler an unfair advantage. 3. Ratchet handle reels are prohibited. 4. Reels designed to be cranked with both hands at the same time are prohibited. G. HOOKS FOR BAIT FISHING 1. For live or dead bait fishing no more than two single hooks may be used. Both must be firmly imbedded in or securely attached to the bait. The eyes of the hooks must be no less than a hook's length (the length of the largest hook used) apart and no more than 18 inches (45.72 cm) apart. The only exception is that the point of one hook may be passed through the eye of the other hook. A hook may not precede bait, lure or bait/lure combo by more than one hook’s length. 2. The use of a dangling or swinging hook is prohibited. Double or treble hooks are prohibited. 3. A two hook rig for bottom fishing is acceptable if it consists of two single hooks on separate leaders or drops. Both hooks must be imbedded in the respective baits and separated sufficiently so that a fish caught on one hook cannot be foul hooked by the other. 4. A photograph or sketch of the hook arrangement must accompany all record applications made for fish caught on twohook tackle. H. HOOKS AND LURES 1. When using an artificial lure with a skirt or trailing material, no more than two single hooks may be attached to the line, leader, or trace. The hooks need not be attached separately. The eyes of the hooks must be no less than an overall hook's length (the overall length of the largest hook used) apart and no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart. The only exception is that the point of one hook may be passed through the eye of the other hook. The trailing hook may not extend more than a hook's length beyond the skirt of the lure. A hook may not precede bait, lure or bait/lure combo by more than one hook’s length. A photograph or sketch showing the hook arrangement must accompany a record application.

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2. Gang hooks are permitted when attached to plugs and other artificial lures that are specifically designed for this use. Gang hooks must be free swinging and shall be limited to a maximum of three hooks (single, double, or treble, or a combination of any three). Baits may not be used with gang hooks. A photograph or sketch of the plug or lure must be submitted with record applications. 3. Assist hooks or other such single hooks that are attached to a lure with a lead constructed of monofilament, multifilament, wire or other such material must conform to the following: When using assist hooks on any artificial lure, other than a skirted lure, the lead cannot be more than 1 ½ hook’s length and the bend of the hook may not be more than 4 inches (101 mm), whichever is less, from the closest point of attachment on the lure. Double and treble hooks may not be used as assist hooks I. OTHER EQUIPMENT 1. Fighting chairs may not have any mechanically propelled devices that aid the angler in fighting a fish. 2. Gimbals must be free swinging, which includes gimbals that swing in a vertical plane only. Any gimbal that allows the angler to reduce strain or to rest while fighting the fish is prohibited. 3. Gaffs and nets used to boat or land a fish must not exceed 8 feet (2.44 meters) in overall length. In using a flying or detachable gaff the rope may not exceed 30 feet (9.14 meters). The gaff rope must be measured from the point where it is secured to the detachable head to the other end. Only the effective length will be considered. If a fixed head gaff is used, the same limitations shall apply and the gaff rope shall be measured from the same location on the gaff hook. Only a single hook is permitted on any gaff. Harpoon or lance attachments are prohibited. Tail ropes are limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). (When fishing from a bridge, pier, or other high platform or structure, this length limitation does not apply.) 4. Entangling devices, either with or without a hook, are prohibited and may not be used for any purpose including baiting, hooking, fighting, or landing the fish. 5. Outriggers, downriggers, spreader bars and kites are permitted to be used provided that the actual fishing line is attached to the snap or other release device, either directly or with some other material. The leader or double line may not be connected to the release mechanism either directly or with the use of a connecting device. Spreader bars are also acceptable when used strictly as a teaser. 6. Daisy chains, birds, floats and similar devices may only be used if they do not unfairly hamper or inhibit the normal swimming or fighting ability of the fish, thereby giving the angler or crew an unfair advantage in fighting, landing or boating the fish. 7. A safety line may be attached to the rod provided that it does not in any way assist the angler in fighting the fish. Angling Regulations 1. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a bait or lure, the angler must hook, fight, and land or boat the fish without the aid of any other person, except as provided in these regulations. 2. If a rod holder is used, once the fish is hooked, the angler must remove the rod from the rod holder as quickly as possible. 3. In the event of a multiple strike on separate lines being fished by a single angler, only the first fish fought by the angler will be considered for a world record. 4. If a double line is used, the intent of the regulations is that the fish will be fought on the single line most of the time that it takes to land the fish.

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5. A harness may be attached to the reel or rod, but not to the fighting chair. The harness may be replaced or adjusted by a person other than the angler. 6. Use of a rod belt or waist gimbal is permitted. 7. When angling from a boat, once the leader is brought within the grasp of the mate, or the end of the leader is wound to the rod tip, more than one person is permitted to hold the leader. Anyone assisting a shore-bound or wading angler must be within a rods length of the angler before touching the leader or netting or gaffing the fish. 8. One or more gaffers may be used in addition to persons holding the leader. The gaff handle must be in hand when the fish is gaffed. 9. The angling and equipment regulations shall apply until the fish is weighed. The following acts will disqualify a catch: 1. Failure to comply with equipment or angling regulations. 2. The act of persons other than the angler in touching any part of the rod, reel, or line (including the double line) either bodily or with any device, from the time a fish strikes or takes the bait or lure, until the fish is either landed or released, or in giving any aid other than that allowed in the rules and regulations. If an obstacle to the passage of the line through the rod guides has to be removed from the line, then the obstacle (whether chum, floatline, rubber band, or other material) shall be held and cut free. Under no circumstances should the line be held or touched by anyone other than the angler during this process. 3. Resting the rod in a rod holder, on the gunwale of the boat, or any other object while playing the fish. 4. Handlining or using a handline or rope attached in any manner to the angler's line or leader for the purpose of holding or lifting the fish. 5. Shooting, harpooning, or lancing any fish (including sharks and halibuts) at any stage of the catch. 6. Chumming with or using as bait the flesh, blood, skin, or any part of mammals other than hair or pork rind used in lures designed for trolling or casting. 7. Using a boat or device to beach or drive a fish into shallow water in order to deprive the fish of its normal ability to swim. 8. Changing the rod or reel while the fish is being played. 9. Splicing, removing, or adding to the line while the fish is being played. 10. Intentionally foul hooking a fish. 11. Catching a fish in a manner that the double line never leaves the rod tip. 12. Using a size or kind of bait that is illegal to possess. 13. Attaching the angler's line or leader to part of a boat or other object for the purpose of holding or lifting the fish. 14. If a fish escapes before gaffing or netting and is recaptured by any method other than as outlined in the angling rules. The following situations will disqualify a catch: 1. When a rod breaks (while the fish is being played) in a manner that reduces the length of the tip below minimum dimensions or severely impairs its angling characteristics. 2. Mutilation to the fish, prior to landing or boating the catch, caused by sharks, other fish, mammals, or propellers that remove or penetrate the flesh. (Injuries caused by leader or line, scratches, old healed scars or regeneration deformities are not considered to be disqualifying injuries.) Any mutilation on the fish must be shown in a photograph and fully explained in a separate report accompanying the record application. 3. When a fish is hooked or entangled on more than one line.

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Double Down by Jeff Merrill

Two proven tournament winners share their secrets to handling a multiple hook-up of billfish.

You might compare it to the tip of an iceberg; you can see some of it above the water but you’re uncertain what’s below the surface. When a single billfish shows interest in your trolling pattern, could there be others out of sight lurking below waiting to pounce on a bait in your spread? Many savvy billfish pros say it’s darn likely and working those fish into the feeding zone is the first step in catching a double, triple or more. “When you get the first bite, keep fishing and keep looking because where there’s a single, often there’s more than one,” notes Captain Danny Scotti of the Gina Lisa, a frequent billfish tournament winner in Cape May and Florida. Captain Ryan Higgins of the Viking factory demo, another team familiar with the winner’s podium from Cape May to Florida, agrees. “The best opportunity for a second or third bite is right after that first bite. That being said, with less experienced crews, if you get a bite on the left flat line and everybody’s watching that and not paying attention to the other baits, they may not have an angler in position for a second or third bite.” In this instance, using your electronics to full advantage by hitting the Save or MOB button on the GPS to note your position is one step in quickly

getting back to where the first bite occurred. One of the best steps to take to increase your odds of scoring a multiple hook-up is to simply be ready. Both skippers agree having your crew in position is critical to scoring multiple releases and each person should know ahead of time where they’ll be when the bite occurs. “Everyone is at attention and looking at the spread constantly and you’re at double attention when you get a bite,” says Scotti, adding each angler should be focused on their bait. “For instance, you’re not standing next to the flat line, you’re holding the rod in your hand, you’re not watching the line for the ‘rigger bait, the rod is in your hand. You need to be ready to react.” According to Higgins, no rod should ever be left unattended as that’s a sure way to miss a bite. “Our crew has an angler at each rod in the spread all day and if someone leaves the cockpit, another angler takes his place at the rod immediately.”

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Double Down, cont. It’s also important to resist the temptation to clear all lines when you get the first bite as the more lines in the water, the better your chances of adding to your score. “Depending on the conditions, when we get a bite, the teasers, dredges and baits all stay in the water though you’ll want to reposition each of them so you don’t tangle when you turn on the fish,” says Scotti, adding what you see will dictate what you do. “Obviously if you got a look at it and have a 90-pounder on you’ll want to change your game plan and focus on one fish instead of working for more.” Higgins agrees and adds the tournament format will dictate what he does. “If we’re in a tournament and need to catch that last one to put us over the hump or if it’s based on time of catch to get the daily, that’s the only time we’ll clear lines and go after a single.” That being said, Higgins and Scotti both adjust their trolling spread when they get a bite to not only avoid a tangle but to also entice additional bites. “We’re watching the teasers and when we hook a fish, I’m not clearing them but I will pull one of them a little tighter to the boat,” says Higgins. “If it’s a teaser fish that we get the bite off, I’ll leave my squid chain out and pull the dredge a little tighter so the guys can free spool baits back without getting tangled in them.” Additionally, he feels other tactics can be employed as well. “We try to work around the fish that we’re fighting while still keeping as many baits in the water as possible without risking a tangle. If we have a couple on and we’re going back we may even put a guy on the bow and have him start trolling a bait back or we’ll even start feeding

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the long ‘rigger back. I don’t know many times we’ve been dead boatin’ and we’d catch one on a bait that’s drifting out of the clip.” In the end, when it comes to white marlin and sailfish, the fish will dictate to what extent lines will need to be cleared. “When you have an active fish jumping in multiple directions, coming at you and going across lines and it’s going to turn into a mess in a hurry, you may want to clear some of those lines,” notes Scotti. However, both skippers agree when a blue marlin appears in the spread and piles on a lure or bait, their philosophy about multiples changes quickly. “When we hook a blue marlin, especially on light-tackle when we’re fishing for whites, it’s clear all the lines and go get ‘em because once that fish sounds on 30-pound gear, you’re going to be on it for a long time,” notes Higgins. Scotti agrees. “If you’re blue marlin fishing, on the bite, you’re done. You’re not looking for a second or third fish.” One tactic both Scotti and Higgins find effective for scoring multiples is turning at the bite. Since white marlin and sailfish often travel in pods, it’s quite possible only one fish from the pod may have shown initial interest in your spread and additional work to get the others to feed may be required. Circling back around in the area where the bite occurred is a proven tactic many pros utilize. “Nine out of ten times, especially with whites and sails, there’s more than one fish swimming around and when you get a bite, it’s just a question if you’re going to get another bite or not,” says Scotti, adding electronics again come into play. “There might be a pod of

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Double Down, cont. fish swimming down at 60 feet and one of them peeled off to eat. You’ll see that on the machine sometimes where you’ll mark multiple fish but only get bit by one. Also, you may mark the pod and not get bit at all so you swing back around a second time and not get bit, then finally on the third pass one comes up to eat and sometimes that triggers a multiple bite.” Scotti also feels the direction of the turn is really going to depend on where the fish that’s hooked is going which will allow him to keep the spread out. “You don’t want to turn the wrong way. If the fish ate the right ‘rigger and if he went off that side in the clear, he’s going to go that way and you need to focus on where he’s at before making a circle back.” Higgins also adds where the bite occurred will dictate which direction he turns and he says you have to be patient. “If I get a bite on the left flat line, I turn in that direc-

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tion though sometimes with multiples when there’s a wolf pack and you get three or four on, you just go straight back. Other times, when you have a single on, you may do one or two circles around that fish and then get bit again. The guys who don’t have the patience to do that definitely catch fewer multiples.” Higgins acknowledges other factors will play a role in how aggressive he is with scoring a multiple hook-up. “Keep in mind if it’s early in the season in Cape May and the best day of the year so far has been catching four or five fish, you’re just hoping to catch that many. In this case you need to pay attention to every bite you get and not worry so much about multiples. If it’s late in the season and on the big days you’re catching 20 or 30 of them, you know there’s a much better shot at a multiple. That’s when I’ll work a single bite hard and circle back several times if I have to in order to get additional bites.” Higgins and Scotti both relayed the best scenario is always to go for the closest fish first, though that’s not always possible, especially when they are uncooperative. “When they go 180 degrees from each other and you get half a spool of line out on both fish on either side of the boat, you can’t chase one without spooling the other reel. At that point you have to depend on the fish settling down and the angler actually reeling the fish in to regain line instead of an easy wind when the boat’s in reverse chasing the fish or running it down. Keep in mind, the more line in the water, the more drag on it, so you must consider

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Double Down, cont. easing the drag off a bit to prevent breaking a line,” explains Scotti. Higgins agrees, adding, “You have to be patient when you get split by a multiple. There’s only so much you can do. You sometimes have to just hang tight until one of the fish changes direction and you can go get it. You have to be careful when you’re

moving away from one fish to get another that you don’t break a line.” So what’s more difficult a multiple hook-up of tuna or billfish? According to Scotti, it depends. “With tunas we’re going to boat the fish whereas with billfish, depending on if it’s a tournament or not, we may be using up to a 30-foot leader. Finishing the job is where it becomes difficult since there’s a big difference between releasing a white marlin and taking a white marlin. It’s a bit more involved to get him the last 30 feet and boat him versus grabbing the leader and getting the release,” says Scotti adding the size of the tackle comes in to play as well. “Are you picking up 80’s or 130’s and moving them around the cockpit or did you get the double on 30’s you can hold with one hand? The tunas are going to be more settled and that’s a matter of learning how to take them in order.” When multiple billfish appear in the spread, whether we’re fun fishing or going to battle in the Mid-Atlantic $500,000, it can be an exciting, frustrating, rewarding or heartbreaking sequence of events. It takes practice and experience to become proficient though it’s unrealistic not to expect to lose a few fish. That’s simply part of the learning curve. “Catching multiple fish in a tournament or when fun fishing whether they’re white marlin, sailfish or tuna, makes or breaks your day. You fish eight hours in a day and when fishing is slow you might only see fish once or twice, regardless of what species you’re fishing for,” notes Scotti. “You need to make the best of each opportunity.”

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410 Bank Street / Frescos • 410 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2127 • www.CapeMayTimes.com/Restaurants/Cape-May/410Bank.htm. . . . . . . . . . . 43 Albemarle Boats • 140 Midway Drive, Edenton, NC 27932 • 252-482-7423 • www.AlbemarleBoats.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Alexseal Yacht Coatins • 415 Jessen Lane, Charleston, NC 29492 • 843 654 7755 • www.Alexseal.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Baitmasters of South Florida • 6911 NE 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33138 • 800-639-2248 • www.Baitmasters.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Big Game Fishing Journal • 1800 Bay Avenue, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742 • 800-827-4468 • www.BigGameFishingJournal.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Black Dog Propellers • 212 Log Canoe Circle, Kent Island, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 888-558-0921 • www.BlackDogProps.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Blue Pig at Congress Hall • 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-8422 • www.CongressHall.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Buckingham Motel • 1111 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-9036 • www.BuckinghamMotel.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 C-View Inn • 1380 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-4712. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Canyon Club Homes • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-7700 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cape Harbor Marine • 307 N. Railroad Avenue, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 • 609-889-0911 • www.CapeHarborMarine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 45 Cape Harbor Motor Inn • 715 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-0018 • www.CapeHarborMotorInn.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Cape May Winery • 711 Townbank Road, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-1169 • www.CapeMayWinery.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Christi Insurance Group • 156 Stagecoach Road, Marmora, NJ 08223 • 609-390-8996 • www.ChristiInsurance.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Costa Marine Canvas • 333 South Vienna Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 • 609-965-1538 • www.CostaMarineCanvas.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Desatnick Blinds • 1307 Trenton Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2545 • www.Desatnicks.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Engines Incorporated • P. 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Box 952, Pleasantville, NJ 08232 • 609-485-0101 • www.EnginesInc.net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Enterprise Rent-A-Car • 3011 Admiral Wilson Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 • 856-910-1223 • www.Enterprise.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 FLIR • 27700A SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, OR 97070 • 503-498-3293 • www.FLIR.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Furuno • Available through Offshore Electronics • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-0333 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Garmin • 1200 E. 15th Street, Olathe, KS 66062 • 732-691-9691 • www.Garmin.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Gentilini Motors • 555 John S Penn Blvd, Woodbine, NJ 08270 • 609-861-0100 • www.GentiliniMotors.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Grace Energy • 3017 US Hwy #9, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 • 800-388-4645 • www.GraceEnergy.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Guy Harvey • 4350 Oakes Road, Davie, FL 33314 • 800-288-1227 • www.GuyHarveyInc.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportswear 13, Ocean Foundation 1 Haddon House Food Products • 250 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, PA 08055 • 609-654-7901 • www.HaddonHouse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Harbor View • 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-5444 • www.HarborViewCapeMay.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Interlux Paint • 2270 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 • 908-964-2353 • www.InternationalPaint.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 J Byrne Agency • 609-522-6600 • www.JByrneAgency.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Joe Canal’s Liquor • 1613 Route 47 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 • 609-886-9786 • www.JoeCanals.com/RioGrande.html . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Johnson & Towers • 2021 Briggs Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 • 856-234-6990 • www.JohnsonTowers.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 36 Jupiter Marine International • 1103 12th Avenue East, Palmetto, FL 34221 • 941-729-5005 • www.JupiterMarine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lobster House Restaurant • Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-8296 • www.TheLobsterHouse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Lucky Bones • 1200 Route 109 South, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2663 • www.LuckyBonesGrille.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Index to Advertisers

Mack Boring & Parts / Yanmar • 2365 Route 22 W • 2 Rivers Yacht Basin • Union • NJ • 08083 • 908-964-0700 • www.MackBoring.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Macomber Hotel • 727 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-9036 • www.HotelMacomber.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MAN Engines • 591 SW 13th Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 • 954-946-9092 • www.ManEngines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Midlantic Gold Rush • 201 Union Lane, Brielle, NJ 08730 • 732-223-4994 • www.MidlanticGoldRush.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club • 609-827-0820 • www.OCMTC.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ocean Yachts • P. O. Box 312, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 • 609-965-4616 • www.OceanYachtsInc.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Oceanview Welding • P. O. Box 516, So. Seaville, NJ 08246 • 609-624-9669 • www.OceanviewMarineWelding.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Offshore Electronics • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ, 08204 • 609-884-6645 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Offshore Financial • 106 Bridge Avenue, Suite 4, Bay Head, NJ 08742 • 800-899-7766 • www.OffshoreFinancial.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Palace Hotel • 1101 Beach Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-898-8100 • www.PalaceHotelOfCapeMay.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Penn Reels • 3028 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 • 800-334-9105 • www.PennReels.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Periwinkle Inn • 1039 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-9200 • www.PeriwinkleInn.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Pilot House • 609-884-3449 • www.PilotHouseCapeMay.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Pompanette Chairs • 1515 SE 16th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 • 954-525-6367 • www.Pompanette.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 3 Premier Yacht Management • 127-B Bridgeton Pike, Ste 322, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 • 856-232-0404 • www.PremierDetailing.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ransome Engines / Caterpillar • 2975 Galloway Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 • 215-245-0600 • www.Ransome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Release Marine • 44 East Blue Heron Boulevard • Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 • 561-845-4640 • www.ReleaseMarine.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2 RFA • P. O. Box 3080, New Gretna, NJ 08224 • 888-564-6732 • www.JoinRFA.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rode’s Catering • 50 Paulsboro Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 • 856-467-1300 • www.RodesCatering.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Salt Life • 16 Downing Drive • Phenix City, AL 36869 • 888-516-0427 • www.SaltLife.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sea Safety • 201-330-3225 • www.SeaSafety.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sea Spa at Congress Hall • 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-6543 • www.CongressHall.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Seakeeper • 14528 S Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 • 410-326-1590 • www.Seakeeper.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Service Center at CCRM • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-0333 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 South Jersey Yacht Sales • 1231 Route 109, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-1600 • www.SouthJerseyYachtSales.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4 Sturdy Bank • 701 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-898-1213 • www.SturdyOnline.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sunset Marina • 12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 • 410-213-9600 • www.OCSunsetMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Uncle Bill’s Pancake House • 253 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-7199 • www.UncleBillsPancakeHouse.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Union Park Restaurant • 727 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-8811 • www.UnionParkDiningRoom.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Viking Yachts • Route 9, New Gretna, NJ 08224 • 609-296-6000 • www.VikingYachts.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Washington Inn • 801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-5697 • www.WashingtonInn.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 White Marlin Open • P. O. Box 737, Ocean City, MD 21843 • 410-723-6989 • www.WhiteMarlinOpen.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Yellowfin Yachts • 6611 19th Street East, Sarasota, FL 34243 • 941-753-7828 • www.YellowfinYachts.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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