SSTT Recreational Division
4th Annual South Shore Tuna Tournament
Aug. 20th – 22nd, 2010
Scituate, Green Harbor, Plymouth, Hull & Sesuit Harbor, Massachusetts
Welcome to the 4th Annual South Shore Tuna Tournament (SSTT). The SSTT is comprised of a Recreational Division targeting bluefin between 47”and under 59” and a Commercial Division targeting bluefin 73” and larger. Each Division will run separate from the other. The top three finishers in each Division will be awarded with a variety of prizes and awards. Whether you’re a prominent angler with a reputation for landing big tuna or just getting started in tournament fishing, you will want to be part of the excitement. Please join the Boston Big Game Fishing Club with your family and friends for world class bluefin tuna fishing and exquisite dining at the Barker Tavern in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Signup in advance or at the Barker Tavern between 5:00 and 6:00 PM Friday August 20th.
Captains Meeting will begin at approximately 6:30 PM.
For questions or more info. Call 781-834-2899
RECREATINAL DIVISON TOURNAMENT RULES
1. IGFA rules. Exceptions: spreader bars are OK, minor rod handling infractions will not be called, cockpit harpoons are OK.
2. Official tournament time is local GPS time.
3. Unlimited tackle, 130 lb. Line test maximum.
4. Only one blue fin tuna may be weighed in for score per day.
5. Only blue fin tuna with a curved fork length between 47” and under 59” will count for score. Tuna under 47” will be disqualified and tuna over 59” will be disqualified.
6. Fishing hours for Aug.21st and 22nd: Lines in at 5:15 AM - Lines out at 2:30 PM.
7. All boats must be in position to weigh their fish no later than 4:00 PM on Aug. 21st and Aug. 22nd.
8. Weigh station hours are 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM on Aug. 21st and Aug. 22nd.
9. An angler hooked up prior to lines out time (2:30 PM) may continue to fight the fish past the lines out time but must be in position to weigh the fish before the weigh station closes (4:00 PM) for the day.
10. Selection of VHF Tournament channel will be made at Captain’s Meeting.
11. All tuna are the boat’s property and are subject to inspection by the Tournament Biologist.
12. Bang sticks and guns are not allowed to be used per IGFA rules.
13. There is no weather committee. The decision to fish is left solely to participants who do so at their own risk.
14. Any protest must be made in writing and presented to the Tournament Committee by 4:00 PM each day.
15. All Tournament Committee decisions are final. There are no refunds.
16. All fish weighed in for prize consideration must be caught from a registered boat. This is a boat tournament, in the event of a mechanical failure participants may fish from another vessel. The Tournament Committee must be advised in writing prior to a vessel change.
17. There is no limit to the number of fishing rods.
18. All participants are responsible for the information and rules reviewed at the Captains Meeting.
19. A sportsman like conduct ashore and afloat is required of all participants and their guests.
20. All boats participating in the tournament are expected to fly the Boston Big Game Fishing Club burgee.
21. Only one angler may hook and fight a fish (NO passing the rod). The angler must remove the rod from the rod holder as quickly as possible (absolutely NO fighting from the rod holder).
SCORING
One point per pound will be awarded for Blue Fin Tuna between 47” and under 59” curved fork length. The overall winning score will be the combined total points of the two fishing days.
First Place, Second Place, Third Place
Largest Tuna (daily): the heaviest Blue Fin Tuna with a curved fork length between 47” and under 59”
*For Tuna Tag Kits, call the Cooperative Tagging Program: (800) 437-3936.
RECREATIONAL DIVISION ENTRY FORM
4th Annual South Shore Tuna Tournament
Aug. 20th to the 22nd, South Shore, Massachusetts
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: _________________ Zip Code: ____________
Home Tel: _________________Work Tel: _________________ Cell:________________
Email: ____________________________
Boat Name: ________________Boat Make: _____________ Length: _____ Beam: ____
ENTRY FEE: $600
Entry Fee includes 4 people for ALL ACTIVITIES. Additional guest bracelets for the Reception Party and Awards Banquet: $65.00 *Please register additional guests before the event.
Entry Fee $ subtotal: $ __________
Guests #: ________ @ $65 each subtotal: $ __________
TOTAL: $ __________
Please make check payable to: Boston Big Game Fishing Club
(NO credit cards please!)
Mail this Entry Form, the Indemnification Agreement and your Entry Fee check to:
Boston Big Game Fishing Club
57 Calypso Lane
Marshfield, MA 02050
-or-
Signup at the Barker Tavern in Scituate between 5:00 - 6:00 PM Friday August 20th.
Captains Meeting will begin at approximately 6:30 PM.
For questions or more info. Call 781-834-2899
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS
4th Annual South Shore Tuna Tournament
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
I and my team and crew agree and understand that the Corporation, its directors, employees and agents shall not be liable under any circumstances for any injuries or damages to person or property, arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with my, or my crews participation in any tournament whether caused by negligent act or negligent omission of the Corporation, or by any other reason or cause whatsoever. In consideration of the acceptance of me and my team and crew entry and for other good and valuable consideration received, we hereby remise, release and forever discharge the Corporation and its respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of and from all claims, suits, obligations, liabilities, losses, damages, costs or expenses which our team or our heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns may have against the Corporation, arising out of, resulting from, or in any way connected with my participation in the above described Tournament. We understand that this release includes any claims based on any negligent act or negligent omission of the Corporation.
To the fullest extent permitted by the law, I and my team and crew hereby agree to indemnify, to defend with counsel acceptable to the Corporation and to hold harmless the Corporation, from and against any and all claims, suits, obligations, liabilities, losses, damages, costs or expenses including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees, suffered by the Corporation or by any other person or persons, whatsoever, arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with my participation in any Tournament including any and all claims, suits, obligations, liabilities, losses damages, costs or expenses caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or negligent omission of the Corporation, or anyone for whose acts the Corporation may be liable regardless of whether it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
This agreement shall take effect as an instrument under seal and be binding upon insure to the benefit of my, and my team’s and crew’s, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
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