WMO - "Save Fuel: Important Rule Change"

[Nimrod]

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]

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

[whitey]

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

[Wild Life Management]

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]

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

[perfectscore]

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]

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.

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

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

[hubris 1]

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]

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.