WMO - "Save Fuel: Important Rule Change"

Nimrod · 07-23-2008, 02:07 PM

Great.....now I have to get up an hour-and-a-half earlier.

In order to help boats conserve fuel, the White Marlin Open has amended General Rule I D. Boats may now pass the sea buoy at the Ocean City Inlet, Indian River Inlet, and Cape May Inlet no earlier than 3:30 a.m. instead of 5:00 a.m. Allowing boats to run at a slower, more economical speed to reach their fishing destinations can reduce fuel consumption up to 1/3, thus saving money. All other tournament rules regarding fishing times remain the same.

www.whitemarlinopen.com

OCcaptain · 07-23-2008, 02:28 PM

Great idea! Gives the guys with slower rigs a chance to get to the fence if they have to!

whitey · 07-23-2008, 02:32 PM

That should eliminate the cluster f@#$ in the inlet at 5AM and make leaving in the dark a little safer.

Wild Life Management · 07-23-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by whitey

That should eliminate the cluster f@#$ in the inlet at 5AM and make leaving in the dark a little safer.

You mean 400 boats doing 40 knots through six footers with zero visibility wasn't safe???

perfectscore · 07-23-2008, 03:55 PM

likes his orange crushes at night, also he likes to burn as much fuel as possible

perfectscore · 07-23-2008, 03:56 PM

so that when tourists are walking around the docks they can make a contribution to the "poor fisherman" trying to apply their trade during tough working and economic conditions.

MAKO19 · 07-23-2008, 04:13 PM

Good now the big sport boats can tear a$$ through the inshore bluefin grounds early so they don't shut down the a.m. bite.

JUST RELEASED 34 · 07-23-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by perfectscore

likes his orange crushes at night, also he likes to burn as much fuel as possible

LOL...what r u sayin....

hubris 1 · 07-23-2008, 07:09 PM

also all participants will be provided with irish sweaters to keep warm so the dont have to run the heater on the way out. just in case its a little nippy. everyone knows.......you cant drink and get up at 3:00 am.

joeksr · 07-23-2008, 07:30 PM

If they want to give you the opportunity to leave early and conserve on fuel, Why is that a bad thing ? arent we all bitchin about fuel costs ? do we not all know that running slower saves fuel ? Is the line in time the same ?
If you dont want to get up early, RUN, BURN BABY BURN.
FIND A PLACE TO BITCH AND STAY THERE. Dont complain about fuel and bitch when someone tries to help out.

07-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
OCcaptain Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OC Maryland Posts: 408 Credits: 788.6 Boat: What boat? You call that thing a boat? Home Port: Ocean City, MD Best Catch: The little guy in the pic! Occupation: That's a good question?	Great idea! Gives the guys with slower rigs a chance to get to the fence if they have to! __________________ Capt. Al Rittmeyer O.C. Md "2 FAR OUT!" "Reel Fantasy"

07-23-2008, 03:55 PM	#5
perfectscore Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 282 Credits: 515.4	we'll still leave as late as possible, our cappy likes his orange crushes at night, also he likes to burn as much fuel as possible

07-23-2008, 03:56 PM	#6
perfectscore Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 282 Credits: 515.4	maybe the tournament will include in this years guest bag a tin cup.... so that when tourists are walking around the docks they can make a contribution to the "poor fisherman" trying to apply their trade during tough working and economic conditions.

07-23-2008, 07:30 PM	#10
joeksr Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Millsboro/Wilmington Posts: 840 Credits: 734.5 Boat: Grady White 24' Offshore Home Port: Indian River Best Catch: My youngest sons 125" thresher Occupation: Retired	Guess I'm confused again If they want to give you the opportunity to leave early and conserve on fuel, Why is that a bad thing ? arent we all bitchin about fuel costs ? do we not all know that running slower saves fuel ? Is the line in time the same ? If you dont want to get up early, RUN, BURN BABY BURN. FIND A PLACE TO BITCH AND STAY THERE. Dont complain about fuel and bitch when someone tries to help out. __________________ Joe

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07-23-2008, 04:13 PM	#7
MAKO19 Got fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington TWP., Sea Isle City, NJ Posts: 173 Credits: 625.1 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer	Good now the big sport boats can tear a$$ through the inshore bluefin grounds early so they don't shut down the a.m. bite.