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2020 Table of Contents
Editor's Page - Following the Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The 2020 South Jersey Tournament Season
2020 South Jersey Tournaments Calendar and Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
40th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The MidAtlantic Tuna Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The MidAtlantic Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The MidAtlantic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
MidAtlantic Blue and White Photo Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
By Jeff Merrill
IGFA Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Three Decades of Billfish Science at The MidAtlantic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
By Dr. John Graves, PhD
The OTR Interviews - Science, Legislation, Challenges
Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
IGFA - Jason Schratwiser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
RFA - Jim Donofrio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
The Billfish Foundation - Ellen Peel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
The Wanderer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
By Karl Andersen
2020 Offshore Events - Montauk to Cape May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Every Picture Tells a Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Index to Advertisers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
On The Rip: Advertising & Tournaments (609) 884-0177 | Editor: Walt Rosenberg • Art Director: Bob Weber
Cover Illustration by: Val Kells | https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValKellsNaturePrints
South Jersey Tournaments would like to extend our appreciation to all 2020 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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EDITOR'S PAGE
Following the Science
Science has never been my thing. I believe understanding of the migratory and spawn-
it takes a certain kind of mind and a lot of dis- ing patterns of these animals. This is where
cipline to become a scientist of any sort. My science comes into the conversation. Con- tute of Marine Science, College of William
mind wanders too much, and I’ve never had ventional tagging gave us the first glimpse of and Mary, contributed an article with great
the type of discipline to learn all the minute basic tracking and survival data. Once again, insight into data gathered at the MaidAtlan-
details that compose the pursuit of science the billfishing community jumped right in tic and insight on the Roundscale Spearfish.
as a dedication. Although the nuts and bolts and enthusiastically participated. Along with Jason Schratwiser, President of IGFA, Ellen
of science evade me, it is undeniable that the conventional tags, we now have satellite tags Peel, President of The Billfish Foundation,
benefits of science have changed the world being deployed, gathering multiple streams and Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of The
we live in. In the world of sportfishing, and of data that are invaluable to a greater un- Recreational Fishing Alliance sat down for
specifically the pursuit of pelagics, science is derstanding of the activities and travels of interviews on a wide range of topics. Karl
a major factor in the determinations that are a tagged fish. With this type of information Andersen, AKA The Big Kahuna, once again
made in stock assessments and angler limit available, the scientists in the oceanograph- has provided us with an article containing
benchmarks. ic community can provide more accurate historical perspective along with a taste of
As a community, billfish anglers have data to the various entities that determine science. Our thanks go out to all for taking
embraced species conservation. Bragging stock assessments and the regulations that the time to contribute.
rights are now determined by the amount we operate under. So, now we need to fol- Last but not least, follow the science.
of release flags flown, rather than the old low and support the science.
days of who caught the biggest fish. Circle In this issue we sought input from both
hooks have proven to be of tremendous ad- science and advocacy sources to see where
vantage to the survival rate of released fish. we are and where we are going. Professor
Our next challenge is to develop a greater John Graves, Ph.D. from the Virginia Insti-
Walt Rosenberg, Editor
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The 2020 Tournament Season!
by Tournament Director Aaron Hoffman
Another exciting year is shaping up for our tournament season for
2020! With an all new tournament, exciting changes to existing, and
keeping traditions alive with some of the favorite events, we have
many reasons for you to get ready to jump aboard with us too!
As always, the 40th Annual South Jersey we had a record turnout and a record purse
Shark Tournament (June 3-6) sets off our with over $127,000 up for grabs. Teams uti-
tournament season with a bang! It contin- lized both day trip and overnight options
ues to be one of our most popular events and all found fish on those days and nights.
with fishing friends coming together year As expected, it became an exciting match
after year to go head to head in search of the up as the leaderboard shifted at the end of
toothy critters. We’ve seen no changes to the each day as every fish fought for single heavi-
Federal regulations, so the 2019 recreational est and heaviest stringer placement. Only a
rules are still in effect. couple of pounds would affect the payout
Last year we eliminated the tournament’s of thousands of dollars at a time, which
200-pound minimum weight for makos, due certainly accounted for some nail biting for
to the increased Federal size limits. We are the leaders towards the end. By the event’s
continuing our minimum lengths for makos, conclusion, we saw Bill Bumbernick’s “Hog
which are 84” for females and 75” for males. Wild” take home the biggest payout of over
The tournament’s qualifying female length $36,000. In a twist, another boat beat the
allows for 1” buffer above the legal limit and “Hog Wild” for heaviest yellowfin stringer,
the male measurement keeps the average but they had chosen to only enter across the
weight within our conservative tournament board in the bigeye Calcuttas. Our Calcutta
standards. Thresher and blue sharks are still structure produces better chances for sev-
target species in this event, and they will re- eral high payouts among a smaller crowd,
main at the previous 200-pound minimum it just goes to show you should never know
weight. what to expect while offshore fishing!
We stay true to our roots for the 40th An- The newest and most unique tournament
nual South Jersey Shark Tournament by con- in our lineup this year is the 2nd annual Mi-
tinuing to hold this event for shark fishing dAtlantic Cup (July 4) Blue Marlin Tourna- set departure schedule, your team can leave
enthusiasts, while adapting to changing reg- ment! What better way to celebrate the 4th the dock at any time prior to lines in time of
ulations and ensuring we do our part to pro- of July than in a high stakes, multiport, win- 8:30am. Participants will have until 4:30pm to
mote conservation as well. We hope to see ner-take-all tournament? This event gives get the blue marlin bite they’ve been looking
you join us once again for this year’s shark you the flexibility to fish from anywhere for before heading back to the scales for the
tournament for plenty of dockside hospital- within the MidAtlantic Bight with four official competition. This winner take all, best of the
ity and a chance to win big! tournament weigh stations in Manasquan best event will surely take bragging rights to
The MidAtlantic Tuna Tournament (June NJ, Cape May NJ, Ocean City MD, and Virgin- the next level. Better yet, the MidAtlantic Cup
17-21) has consistently proved to be an event ia Beach VA, which will all be available to coincides with the Blue Marlin World Cup, for
at the right time and right place. Last year weigh your qualifying blue marlin. With no a chance to not just be the best in the region,
see 2020 on pg 7
The 39th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament • June 3-6, 2020
The MidAtlantic Tuna Tournament • June 17-21, 2020
The MidAtlantic Cup • July 4, 2020
South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown • July 8-11, 2020
The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Tournament • July 23-26, 2020
Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club Overnight Tournament • August 9-16, 2020
The 29th Annual MidAtlantic • August 16-21, 2020
Tag One: Research Project • September 12-27, 2020
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SOUTH JERSEY MARINA
Cape May’s Most Convenient Transient Facility
Photo courtesy of motor yacht Vivere
With a fully stocked ship’s store, an extensive selection of men & women’s clothing and accessories, and
our Saltwater Café with dockside seating, we’ll be certain to have all your needs right onsite. We also have
complimentary shuttle services to get you into the historic city of Cape May. In town you will find everything
from fine dining, seaside shopping, to some of the best beaches New Jersey has to offer!
It doesn’t matter if you’re stopping for fuel, laying overnight during your coastal transit, or
taking a few days for some R & R, we’ll accommodate you with concierge-like service while
at our facility. Once you’re here, you’ll truly understand why!
South Jersey Marina
1231 Route 109 | Cape May, NJ 08204 | (609) 884-2400 | www.SouthJerseyMarina.com
from 2020 on pg 5 but the best in the WORLD! entire family. Details of the Brielle Yacht Club ning teams in 2019 the MidAtlantic gives you With great weather, the South Jersey events will be forthcoming but will be sure the best chances to become a winner, out of Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown (July 8-11) to include the Pig & Parrot restaurant, a Key all other tournament in the world! had an exceptional turnout last year and is West inspired Grill and Bar located at the Bri- With another exciting year ahead, we look already shaping up to do the same for 2020. elle Yacht Club. forward to seeing old friends and meeting The Fish-Lay-Fish scheduled event is de- With plenty of food, beverages, and night- new in each event this year. We have always signed to get friends, colleagues, and family ly entertainment, this event has become a built each event with top notch hospitality together for some light hearted competi- “must-do” summertime celebration. With because it’s not just a competition but an tion on the water. This year we are making more prizes and awards than most tourna- event for friends, families, all with a shared some major changes to give participants a ments, you’ll be sure to leave this tourna- passion of spending time on the water. The chance to enjoy more than just the previ- ment with much more than just memories! season always comes and goes quickly but ous dockside dining and entertainment. Our The 29th Annual MidAtlantic Tourna- the memories last a lifetime! Cape May Captain’s Meeting will be held at ment, (August 16-21) has become the icing With lots in store this year, from great the locally famed Cape May Brewery to kick on the cake to most professional big game times to lots of money… off the event with open bar, appetizers and circuit runners along the eastern seaboard. We’ll see you at the scales here in 2020! transportation. After our night dockside and With high stakes, big payouts, and hospitality Sincerely, renowned lay day BBQ, we’ll conclude the that are all second to none, the MidAtlantic is Aaron T. Hoffman event this year at the Grand Hotel in Cape certainly something to get in on each year. If South Jersey Tournament Director May for a gala awards ceremony. you’re still on the fence about participating, We’ve also expanded the event with be sure to make a decision soon. Each year Manasquan Inlet as an additional port. The our limit of 95 boats per port fills up quick host marina will be Brielle Yacht Club, home with early tournament entries and we’ve to the South Jersey Yacht Sales’ newest of- already started handing out boat numbers! fice. The Brielle Yacht Club is an extraor- Our total purse continues to grow each year dinary headquarters for the Showdown and has not shown signs of slowing down. Tournament. A great fishing and boating Whether you decide to go “all in” or play the community are enhanced by the wonderful tournament conservatively, there are plenty downtown which will be sure to please the of options to enter to win big. With 34 win-
Welcome to the 2020
South Jersey Shark Tournament
JUNE 3-6, 2020
After 40 years the South Jersey Shark Tournament is still holding strong and true to its roots for the
regions premier big game shark fishing event! As we continue to see constant changes in the shark fishing
community we are glad to have our seasons regulation unchanged since last year’s tournament. Hopeful
that our participants will continue to land quality fish in the scales again this year, we expect a productive
and competitive event as always!
Not only is the South Jersey Shark Tournament known for big payouts and some serious fishing com-
petition but it’s also a great opportunity to make new or catch-up with old friends across all generations.
With the event setting at South Jersey Marina paired with nightly, top notch, dockside hospitality, you’ll
see why our family of participants continues to grow each year. With an “All In” of Calcutta entries
just under $6000 and an average purse upwards of $325,000 there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take a
chance to win big in this event!
Whether you’re new to big game shark fishing or seasoned by the salt over the years on the water, the
South Jersey Shark Tournament is your go to event. In our 40 years of hosting this event we have seen
underdogs reign in as champions and winning fish weighed in at the last seconds. With our record tourna-
ment payouts, dockside festivities, and annual turnout, there’s no better reason than to come fish the South
Jersey Shark Tournament in 2020, June 3rd through the 6th.
See you at the scales!
Sincerely,
Aaron T. Hoffman, South Jersey Tournament Director
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, June 3 Thursday, June 4 Friday, June 5 Saturday, June 6
6:00pm • Late Registration 6:00am • Depart Inlet 6:00am • Depart Inlet 6:00am • Depart Inlet
7:30pm Sharp 8:30am - 3:30pm • Fishing 8:30am - 3:30pm • Fishing 8:30am - 3:30pm • Fishing
Captains’ Meeting 2:30pm - 7:30pm • Weigh-In 2:30pm - 7:30pm • Weigh-In 2:30pm - 7:30pm • Weigh-In
6:30pm - 10:00pm 6:30pm - 10:00pm • Dockside
Dockside Dining, Entertainment Dining, Music, Awards
All events will take place at South Jersey Marina | Tournament VHF Radio Channels will be 69 (primary) and 71 (alternate).
www.OnTheRipMagazine.com 9 ON THE RIP | 2020Entry Fee
$600 per boat
Entry Fee includes activity tickets for 5 participants
Additional tickets can be purchased at the Captains’ Meeting for $35.00 per night or $60.00 for both nights.
Please include Entry Fee and Dockage with Entry Form.
Early Bird Entry
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 $600 Entry Fee!
Points
Valuable trophies will be awarded for:
Most Points Mako | 2nd Most Pts Mako | 3rd Most Pts Mako
200 points per Mako Released | 1 pt. per lb. for boated Makos meeting Tournament Minimums.
Calcutta Info
94% of Calcutta entries will be paid out. To be eligible for Calcutta prizes, fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament
rules and meet the tournament’s minimum size and weights.
Overall Calcuttas
CALCUTTA “A” • Entry Fee - $400 | CALCUTTA “B” • Entry Fee - $900
Each Overall Calcutta covers the following categories
Heaviest Shark = 20% | Heaviest Mako = 25% | Heaviest Blue = 15%
2nd Heaviest Shark = 15% | 2nd Heaviest Mako = 15% | 2nd Heaviest Blue = 10%
Super Calcuttas
DAILY DOUBLE • Entry Fee - $600
Covers the following categories for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Daily purses will depend on the number of boats fish-
ing each day. Your entry in this Calcutta will only be added to the daily purse of the two days that you fish.
(50% each day).
Daily Heaviest Mako = 35% of the day’s purse | Daily 2nd Heaviest Mako = 15% of the day’s purse
Daily Heaviest Shark = 35% of the day’s purse | Daily 2nd Heaviest Shark = 15% of the day’s purse
MAKO MANIA JACKPOT • Entry Fee - $1,000
Covers the Mako category only for the tournament overall
Heaviest Mako = 60% | 2nd Heaviest Mako = 40%
BIG MONEY MAKO • Entry Fee - $2,500
Heaviest Mako - Winner take all
Under 35' Calcutta
Entry Fee - $500
Heaviest Mako = 60% | Heaviest Shark = 40%
www.OnTheRipMagazine.com 11 ON THE RIP | 2020Shark Tournament Tournament Rules & Regulations
TIMES & BOUNDARIES 18. In the event of a tie in the point categories, the winner shall be the first boat reaching
1. All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet. the winning point accumulation.
2. Boats are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 6:00 AM. 19. In the event of a tie in the cash prize categories, the prize money will be equally divided
3. Fishing begins at 8:30 AM. No lines, chum, or bait of any kind may be put into the between those tying.
water until starting time is announced by a Committee Boat. 20. Overall Calcuttas: In the event that no qualifying 2nd place fish is caught, the prize
4. Fishing ends at 3:30 PM on each scheduled fishing day. Any fish hooked prior to the money will go to the 1st place fish in that category. If no fish is caught in a particular
deadline may be played until boated or released, provided that said fish is announced category, the prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the other
hooked on the tournament channel before the deadline. categories.
5. Boundaries for the tournament will be 60 nautical miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy. 21. Daily Double Calcutta: 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
6. Weigh-in begins at 2:30 PM. All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in at South
categories for that day. If no qualifying fish are caught on any day(s), the unwon prize
Jersey Marina by 7:30 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught.
money will be transferred evenly to the corresponding categories on the remaining
7. Each boat must pick one NON-FISHING DAY by submitting the official Lay Day Form days.
prior to 11:00 AM on the day selected. Said forms must be physically delivered by
22. Mako Mania Jackpot: In the event that no qualifying 2nd place fish is caught, the prize
a member of the boat’s crew to the dockmaster’s office at South Jersey Marina or
money will go to the 1st place fish.
Canyon Club Resort Marina. 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 automatical- 23. Under 35’ Calcutta: In the event that no qualifying Mako is caught, the prize money will
ly assumed to be fishing on that day. Boats may not fish on a lay day unless all of their go to the Heaviest Shark. Boats must be 35’ or less in length according to the given
available fish days have been used. Boats with mechanical problems or other emergen- boat’s model name.
cies may use lay days to arrive late to the tournament so long as it is with the advance 24. In the event that no qualifying fish are caught in a particular Calcutta, the entries for
permission of the Tournament Directors and they conform with all other rules. that Calcutta will be refunded.
25. For the purpose of identification, a Porbeagle will be considered a Mako.
ANGLING/FISHING
26. In order to be eligible for awards, prizes, and calcuttas, fish must be caught in
8. Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules includes conformance to state and
exceptions: A) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the angler provided the federal size limits, circle hook requirements and possession of a current NMFS angling,
rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up. From that time on, the general or charter/headboat category HMS permit, with any applicable endorsement.
angler must fight the fish alone until boated or released. B) No harpoons, dart gaffs or
27. All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament
greensticks. C) Fish may be dispatched by gun or bangstick after they have been wired.
Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as
The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the
to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep
I.G.F.A.’s rules. (The use of mammal blood or flesh is prohibited.)
all eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until weigh-in. In the event of any
9. No more than 5 lines may be fished from any boat, regardless of number of anglers. disputes arising from such examination, the decision of the Tournament Directors shall
10. All fish boated or released must be reported to a committee boat at the time of the be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews.
catch.
11. Moves during the day should be accomplished with care for established slicks. Boats ADMINISTRATION
passing through competitors’ slicks within 300 yards may be subject to disqualification 28. The designated tournament VHF radio channels are 69 (Primary) and 71 (Alternate)
12. For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader 29. Registration is by boat rather than by angler. Tournament Directors reserve the right to
or the swivel touches the tip of the rod. decline entry of any boat or crew.
13. There are 3 available fishing days for the tournament. Fishing days for boats entered 30. The Tournament Directors and hosting facilities assume no liability or responsibility for
will be any 2 of the available 3 days, captains’ choice; no weather committee. The crew any damage or loss.
members of each individual boat will be solely responsible for the decision as to which 31. In the event of a boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat, not entered in
days to fish. the tournament, and may fish in the name of the original, with the prior approval of the
14. Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come Tournament Directors.
aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish. 32. 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
SCORING/PRIZES infraction. In the event of such an allegation, the Tournament Directors will have the
15. Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official & prizes to be sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to
awarded. whether any violation materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected
16. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty will be solely at the discretion
17. For release points to count, boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline and of the Tournament Directors and shall be final. In all cases, registrant and their crews
submit a Daily Catch Report by 7:30 PM. agree to be bound by the ruling of the Tournament Directors.
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In 2019 the MidAtlantic Tuna Tournament finally saw some good weather and a sufficient
turnout to push the purse up for some good competition. With $135,500 up for grabs the
participants of the MidAtlantic Tuna Tournament headed out, found the tuna, and had a great
time throughout the event! Mother Nature ended up changing her forecast during the event
and the boats used the recently revised weather windows to their advantage, solidifying our
tournament layout as one of the best!
Our smaller, high stakes tuna tournament, If you’re planning on fishing you’ll want
coupled with our “MidAtlantic Style” service to act soon! We’re continuing to limit the
and hospitality truly made for a memorable number of entries into the tournament to 20
event as expected. Our new Calcutta struc- boats. To ensure our event maintains its dis-
ture allowed participants to place their entries tinct level of hospitality and intimate dockside
where they felt they would be able to com- dining reservations for your entire crew, the
pete with the best odds in their favor. While MidAtlantic Tuna Tournament is an exclusive
some went “All In” many targeted only Yellow- event. Yet, with an estimated purse of over
fin as the Bigeye bite seemed to cool off from $300,000 in this limited setting, your chances
the red hot weeks leading up to the event. of being a big money winner have never been
greater in any other tournament!
www.OnTheRipMagazine.com 15 ON THE RIP | 2020THE MIDATLANTIC TUNA TOURNAMENT
JUNE 17-21, 2020
Entry Fee
$2,500
Entry Fee includes event access passes, awards night dinner reservations for parties of five, and Battle of the Tuna Calcutta
Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 SUNDAY, JUNE 21
At South Jersey Marina Saltwater Cafe At South Jersey Marina Saltwater Cafe
6:00pm Late Registration 9:00pm Tournament Awards,
7:30pm Captains’ Meeting Catered Dinner & Beverages
Weigh-Ins
At Canyon Club Resort Marina
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
5:00pm Scales Open | 8:00pm Scales Close
4 Day Trip Options 3 Overnight Trip Options
Captain’s Choice – Fish 2 of 4 Captain’s Choice – Fish 1 of 3
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Thursday-Friday, Friday-Saturday, Saturday-Sunday
12:00am Depart Inlet 1:30pm Depart Inlet
4:30am Lines In 5:30pm Lines In
3:30pm Lines Out (11 Hours - Same Day) 3:30pm Lines Out (22 Hours - Following Day)
Calcuttas
To be eligible for Calcutta prizes, fish must be caught according to tournament rules.
Stringers are the total of your four heaviest fish per Calcutta.
94% of Calcutta entries will be paid out. $2500 Entry Fee includes Battle of the Tuna Calcutta.
BATTLE OF THE TUNA
Included with Entry • $1,500
Heaviest stringer of Yellowfin and/or Bigeye. Payout to 3rd place as follows:
Heaviest Stringer (Up to 4 fish)
1st = 50% | 2nd = 30% | 3rd = 20%
YELLOWFIN CALCUTTAS BIGEYE CALCUTTAS
In The Game • $2,500 In The Game • $2,500
High Stakes • $5,000 High Stakes • $5,000
Each of the four Species Calcuttas payout separately as follows:
Heaviest Overall Heaviest Stringer (Up to 4 fish)
1st = 25% | 2nd = 15% | 3rd = 10% 1st = 25% | 2nd = 15% | 3rd = 10%
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JUNE 17-21, 2020
Tournament Rules
TIMES & BOUNDARIES
1. All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet.
2. Boats fishing 11 hour trips (Day) are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 12:00 AM on each scheduled fishing day. Boats fishing 22 hour trips (Overnight) are not
permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 1:30 PM on each scheduled fishing day.
3. For Boats Fishing 11 hour trips (Day) fishing begins at 4:30 AM on each scheduled fishing day. For Boats Fishing 22 hour trips (Overnight) fishing begins at 5:30 PM on each scheduled
fishing day. No lines, chum, or bait of any kind may be put into the water prior to this time.
4. For Boats Fishing 11 hour trips (Day) & 22 hour trips (Overnight) fishing ends at 3:30 PM on each scheduled fishing day. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated
or released, provided that said fish is announced hooked on the tournament channel before the deadline.
5. Boundaries for the tournament will be 125 nautical miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy.
6. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 PM. 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.
7. Each boat must pick either one overnight trip or two day trips by submitting the official Fish-Day Form prior to leaving the dock on the day selected. Said forms must be either physically
delivered by a member of the boat’s crew to the dockmaster’s office at South Jersey Marina or Canyon Club Resort Marina OR photographed and texted to the Tournament Director.
The boat must be dockside when the fish day is declared. Any boat not submitting the form will be assumed to be laying on that day. Boats may not fish on a lay day 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. To withdraw a Fish Day Form the boat must be dockside and the Tournament Directors notified within three hours after
fishing beginning on the day selected.
ANGLING/FISHING
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 imme-
diately 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. C) Spreader
bars with hooks ARE permitted. 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. All fish boated over 75 lbs. must be reported over the tournament channel at the time of the catch.
11. There are 4 available “Day” fishing options and 3 available “Overnight” fishing options for the tournament. Boats may choose either 2 of the available days or 1 of the available overnights,
captains’ choice; no weather committee. The crew members of each individual boat will be solely responsible for the decision as to which day or night to fish.
12. Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish.
SCORING/PRIZES
13. Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official and prizes to be awarded.
14. Qualifying tuna species are Bigeye and Yellowfin. Bluefin Tuna will not be eligible for awards in this tournament.
15. Boats may weigh up to 3 Yellowfin and 3 Bigeye per fish day. Overnight trips will count as two fish days. Participants will be given tags which must be securely attached to each fish prior
to being weighed and should include boat number and trip type identified.
16. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound.
17. Up to 4 fish will be counted towards each stringer Calcutta.
18. In the event of a tie in the cash prize categories, the prize money will be equally divided between those tying.
19. In the event that all places are not filled the unwon prize money will be proportionally divided among the winners of that prize.
20. In the event that no qualifying fish are caught in a Calcutta, the entry fee for that Calcutta will be returned.
21. 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.
22. 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.
ADMINISTRATION
23. The designated tournament VHF radio channels are 69 (Primary) and 71 (Alternate).
24. Registration is by boat rather than by angler. Tournament Directors reserve the right to decline entry of any boat or crew.
25. The Tournament Directors and hosting facilities assume no liability or responsibility for any damage or loss.
26. In the event of a 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 Tourna-
ment Directors.
27. 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 2020 MidAtlantic Cup is a newly added event to the tournament calendar that saw a great kick off last year during
2019! As the largest open boundary tournament on the east coast with weigh stations from Manasquan Inlet to Virginia
Beach, this tournament is the next MUST DO events on the offshore fishing calendar for 2020!
The first annual MidAtlantic Cup saw participants hailing from all ports in 2019. With the virtually untapped early season
Blue Marlin bite, being productive as anticipated along the Mid-Atlantic Bight, the tournament will be right on time for more
participants and an even larger purse in 2020! Also being included in this year’s tournament is the addition of an optional
$3000 Calcutta! Now there will be an added purse on top of the winner take all prize for the heaviest qualifying Blue Marlin!
This is your chance to compete with marlin anglers across the region. From Sandy Hook, NJ to Virginia Beach, VA all are
welcome to join in on the action. This event allows participants to depart at any time and from any inlet they choose and run
as far as they want. Fishing beings at 8:30AM and ends at 4:30PM on July 4th. This one day tournament has only one place
to fill… First. A winner take all, best of the best event that surely is going to take bragging rights to the next level.
If you’re looking to compete on an additional level, MidAtlantic Cup also coincides with the Blue Marlin World Cup for a
chance to not just be the best in the region, but the best in the WORLD! So who exactly has the best Blue Marlin fishing ac-
tion in the MidAtlantic region? Only time will tell on July 4th 2020 during the MidAtlantic Cup!
Entry Fee & Calcutta
Tournament Entry Fee $2,000 Optional MidAtlantic Cup Calcutta
1st Place Heaviest Qualifying Blue Marlin Entry Fee $3,000
WINNER TAKE ALL PRIZE MONEY PURSE
See Tournament Rules & Regulations for Details
Schedule of Events MidAtlantic Cup
January 1 – June 18 | Open Registration Official Weig h Stations
June 18 – July 3 | Open Online Registration Only Manasquan River Inlet
July 3 – 5:00PM | Registration Deadline Hoffman’s Marina
July 4 – 8:30AM | Lines In Cape May Inlet
July 4 – 4:30PM | Lines Out Canyon Club Resort Marina
July 5 – 12:00PM Ocean City Inlet
Weights and Measures Submission Deadline Sunset Marina
Online Registration Until July 3rd 2020 Rudee Inlet
www.southjerseytournaments.com/midatlantic-cup Virginia Beach
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JULY 4, 2020
Tournament Rules
1. Entry fee: $2,000 per boat (each boat is referred to as “Participant”).
2. Optional MidAtlantic Cup Calcutta: $3,000 per Participant (the “MidAtlantic Cup Calcutta or MACC”).
3. Payment and Acceptance of Entry Fee: Payment can be made by standard commercial means either by mail, wire transfer or over the internet. After June 18, 2020, only
internet credit card payments and cash (US currency only) will be accepted. All funds must be available without restriction to South Jersey Tournaments on or before
5:00pm, July 3, 2020 (unless otherwise stated, all times in the Rules refer to US EST). Each Participant must receive a confirmation number prior to July 4 which shall
confirm Participant’s entry into the Tournament.
4. Revocation of Entry: South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject or revoke participation by any Participant for any reason. Revo-
cation may be communicated or sent to Participant by phone, fax or email and is effective when sent by South Jersey Tournaments.
5. Withdrawal: Refunds will only be made for withdrawals if a written withdrawal and refund notice signed by the Participant is received by South Jersey Tournaments on or
before 5:00pm, July 3, 2020.
6. Qualifying fish: The qualifying length for Blue Marlin is 106 inches (LJFL). All fish below the qualifying length and those fish not expected to be the heaviest shall be released.
7. Qualifying fish being weighed: Blue Marlin that meet the minimum length must be brought, aboard the boat on which it was caught, to an Official weigh station of The MidAtlantic
Cup to be weighed. The fish must be available by midnight.
8. Winning fish: The winning fish will be the heaviest qualifying blue marlin caught in accordance with these Tournament Rules.
9. IGFA and Government Rules: Subject to the express modifications set forth in these Tournament Rules, each Participant shall comply with the IGFA rules which can be
viewed at www.igfa.org under “Fishing,” and with all applicable government fisheries regulations. Tournament Anglers MUST use only non-offset circle hooks when deploying
natural bait or natural bait artificial lure combinations. Tournament anglers may deploy “J” hooks with artificial lures.
10. Boundaries: There are no boundaries for this tournament.
11. Prize Money and Distribution: Prize money is awarded for first place only in this winner takes all tournament to the Participant catching the heaviest qualifying blue marlin. Prize
money shall be equal to 80% of Tournament Entry Fees (the “Prize Money”). The Prize Money will be distributed to the “Payee” designated in writing by Participant. IN THE EVENT
THAT A QUALIFYING FISH IS NOT CAUGHT, THE TOURNAMENT PRIZE MONEY (TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES MINUS 20%) WILL BE ROLLED OVER AND ADDED TO THE
PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 2021 TOURNAMENT. Reentry and payment of the 2021 Tournament Entry Fee will be required to participate in the 2021 MidAtlantic Cup.
12. MidAtlantic Cup Calcutta: Entry in the MidAtlantic Cup Calcutta is optional, and all Tournament Rules will apply. The winning MACC Participant will be the MACC Participant
catching the heaviest qualifying blue marlin. The MACC is a winner takes all event with prize money equal to the total MACC entry fees minus 20% (the “MACC” Prize Money”).
The MACC Prize Money will be distributed to the “Payee” designated in writing by Participant. If there is no MACC winner, 80% of the MACC entry fees will be refunded.
13. Departure: Boats may depart at any time to be able to reach the fishing grounds.
14. Fishing hours: Lines in the water at 8:30am and out of the water at 4:30pm in the Participant’s local time zone. Boats may catch bait prior to lines in. If a hookup is reported
to MidAtlantic Cup headquarters prior to lines out and the angler reasonably believes that the marlin is the winning fish, the angler may continue fighting the marlin.
15. Video: South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right to require the winning team to provide a video of boated fish along with continuous video of GPS time and date to verify
fish was caught during tournament hours.
16. Polygraph: South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right to require that the angler and/or any members of the crew pass a polygraph test, administered in the manner determined
by South Jersey Tournaments, in order to collect the Prize Money. All tests or other verification costs incurred by South Jersey Tournaments shall be paid out of the Prize Money.
17. Determination and Verification of Fish Size: Fish weight as well as length (as measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail) and girth (the “Weight and Mea-
surements”) shall be taken by a qualified weigh master approved by South Jersey Tournaments. At least two independent witnesses are required to witness the taking of the
Weight and Measurements. The Weight and Measurements along with photos taken to verify the Weight and Measurements and the witnesses’ names and contact information
shall be submitted to South Jersey Tournaments as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than noon, July 5. An observer approved by South Jersey Tournaments may be
required for any Participant fishing in a remote area where there are no other Participants (the “Remote Area”). South Jersey Tournaments shall have the right to refuse any
entry if it believes that adequate verification procedures are not available in the Remote Area to modify verification compliances and procedures in its sole discretion.
18. Fishing Line Requirements: Any line (monofilament, Dacron or braided line) with a manufacturer’s stated breaking strength of 100 pounds or less; also accepted is any line
labeled as “IGFA-rated or Tournament-rated” with a breaking strength of 130 pounds or less. Backing of ANY SIZE is permitted as long as the top shot does not exceed 130lb.
test IGFA or 100lb manufacturers stated. IGFA Top Shot & backing rule. The catch shall be classified under the breaking strength of the first five meters of line directly preceding
the double line, leader or hook. This section must be comprised of a single, homogenous piece of line.
19. Reporting: Participants shall use their best effort to report, as soon as possible, when a fish is hooked and then when any large blue marlin is boated and the estimated
weight of the fish. South Jersey Tournaments may provide Tournament day activity on The MidAtlantic Cup website, or through Twitter or Facebook, as it occurs throughout the
day, however, in no event shall South Jersey Tournaments have any liability for any such information that may later turn out to be inaccurate or false.
20. Adverse Conditions: It is the responsibility of each Participant to decide in advance whether to fish on July 4. Participants shall not be entitled to refunds for the Tournament
unless Participant complies with the refund rules set forth above. Participant shall not be entitled to a refund after the refund deadline due to the inability of Participant to fish on
July 4 for any reason, including, but not limited to bad weather, adverse sea conditions, other acts of God, mechanical or physical conditions or other similar conditions or events.
21. Dispute Resolution: In order for any dispute or protest to be considered it must be submitted to South Jersey Tournaments prior to 5:00pm on July 5, 2020. Any dispute shall be
determined and resolved by the sole and absolute discretion of South Jersey Tournaments rules committee and said determination and/or resolution shall be final and binding.
22. Indemnification: Anglers/ crews/boat owner and guests of Participant (collectively “Participating Parties”) enter the Tournament at their own risk, individually and collectively,
and assume all risks which might occur. Participating Parties hereby release and forever discharge South Jersey Tournaments and their agents, employees, representatives,
attorneys, shareholders, officers, directors, assigns, heirs and successors-in-interest from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations and causes of action, which
Participating Parties may have arising out of or in any way connected with their participation in the Tournament.
23. Jurisdiction: In the event of any litigation arising out of the Tournament, participant hereby consents to the jurisdiction of the New Jersey courts with venue in Cape May
County, New Jersey.
24. Consent to Rules and Failure to Abide by the Rules: Submission of your entry into the Tournament constitutes your acceptance of the Rules and your agreement to abide
by the Rules. Failure to abide by the Rules shall constitute disqualification.
25. Consent to use Photo: Participants consent to South Jersey Tournaments’ use their photos and any likeness in future publication or commercial use.
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Offshore Showdown
JULY 8-11, 2020
Dear Boat Owner,
In keeping with the tradition of the Viking Ocean Showdown, I am pleased to personally invite you to
the 4th annual South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown, July 8th thru the 11th. Please join us for a
few days of fishing, fun and camaraderie among other Viking, Ocean, Cabo, Albemarle, Jupiter, Invincible,
Valhalla, Yellowfin and customers of South Jersey Yacht Sales.
This year we have expanded the event, traditionally held at the Canyon Club in Cape May NJ, and now
includes the Brielle Yacht Club, headquarters for the new South Jersey Yacht Sales office. We have exciting
changes this year to the Cape May Venue including Captains meeting held at the Cape May Brewery, and
Pool side dining after Friday’s fish day, Lay day events that have received so many positive comments, and
the awards banquet at The Grand Hotel in downtown Cape May. All transportation to and from The Show-
down to the event venues in Cape May is provided by Great American Trolly Company.
The Brielle Yacht Club is an extraordinary headquarters for the Showdown Tournament. A great fishing
and boating community are enhanced by the wonderful downtown which will be sure to please the entire
family. Details of the Brielle Yacht Club events will be forthcoming but will be sure to include the Pig &
Parrot restaurant, a Key West inspired Grill and Bar located at the Brielle Yacht Club.
The Showdown is intended to be a relaxing time among boat owners, their family and friends. Building
on 2019’s success, we know this year’s event will great.
Please take a moment to review the enclosed tournament brochure for
details and we look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best wishes for a successful 2020 season,
George C. Robinson III
President,
South Jersey Yacht Sales
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Canyon Club Resort Marina Arnold's Yacht Basin North Palm Beach Office Brielle Yacht Club
900 Ocean Drive 1668 Beaver Dam Road 760 Harbour Isle Court 201 Union Ln
Cape May, NJ, US, 08204 Pt. Pleasant, NJ, US, 08742 North Palm Beach, FL, US, 33410 Brielle, NJ, US, 08730
609-884-1600 732-899-9666 732-899-9666 732-899-9666South Jersey Yacht Sales
Offshore Showdown
JULY 8-11, 2020
ENTRY FEE · $1,100
Early Entry Before June 15th · $900
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ANGLER AWARDS
Most Points Male Angler, 16 & Over
Port specific details will be included in your
Official Tournament Captain’s Folders.
Most Points Lady Angler, 16 & Over
Most Points Junior Male Angler, 15 & Under
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Most Points Junior Female Angler, 15 & Under
Captains Meeting Most Points Angler Blue Marlin
4:00 PM Most Points Angler White Marlin
Cape May Port – Cape May Brewing Company Heaviest Tuna
Brielle Port – The Pig & Parrot Heaviest Dolphin
Heaviest Wahoo
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Fish Day
BOAT AWARDS
Most Points Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Lines In
Most Points White Marlin 1st, 2nd, 3rd
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Weigh Ins & Catch Reports Most Points Blue Marlin 1st, 2nd, 3rd
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Most Points Tuna 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Dockside Dining & Entertainment
TEAM AWARDS
FRIDAY, JULY 10 (Top 5 Boats per team count towards points)
Lay Day Viking, Ocean, Albemarle, Jupiter & Yellowfin,
Invincible & Custom division
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Top Points per Team
Dockside BBQ & Afternoon Events Individual MVPs within each team will be awarded
SATURDAY, JULY 11 POINTS FOR SCORING
Fish Day White Marlin – 100 Points per Release
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Lines In Blue Marlin – 300 Points per Release
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Weigh Ins & Catch Reports Tuna – The five heaviest Tuna per boat per day
earn 1 point per pound, 35lb minimum
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Eligible Tuna: Yellowfin, Bluefin, Bigeye, True Albacore
Dockside Dining & Award Ceremony
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Offshore Showdown
JULY 8-11, 2020
TOURNAMENT RULES
TIMES & BOUNDARIES
1. Each registrant must designate their choice of Official Inlets; Cape May, NJ or Manasquan, NJ. Boats must sail from and return to their
designated inlet. 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. Brielle Yacht Club is the official weigh-in location for Manasquan Inlet.
2. Boats are not permitted to clear the Sea Buoy at their designated inlet prior to 4:30 AM.
3. Fishing begins at 8:00 AM. No lines or bait of any kind may be put into the water until starting time.
4. Fishing ends at 3:30 PM on each scheduled fishing day. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated or released, pro-
vided that said fish is announced hooked on the tournament channel before the deadline.
5. Boundaries for the tournament will be 100 nautical miles from either the Cape May Sea Buoy or Manasquan Inlet Sea Buoy. The boundary is
not port specific, all boats can fish the entire range regardless of port.
6. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 PM. All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in by 7:30 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught.
ANGLING/FISHING
7. 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; C) Live baiting is not permitted. The Tournament Directors
retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules.
8. There is no limit on the number of lines or teasers.
9. All billfish released are to be announced on the tournament channel at the time of the catch. Tuna boated over 50 lbs. should also be reported.
10. 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.
11. For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader, or the swivel touches the rod tip.
12. Weather decisions will be made on a per port basis. Fishing will be on each scheduled day unless cancelled for that port by the weather com-
mittee by 6:30 AM.
13. Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish.
SCORING/PRIZES
14. Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official & prizes to be awarded.
15. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound.
16. For release points to count, boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline and submit a Daily Catch Report by 7:30 PM at the official tourna-
ment weigh station.
17. In the event of a tie, the winner shall be the first boat or team reaching the winning point accumulation.
18. 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.
19. 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.
ADMINISTRATION
20. The designated tournament VHF radio channels are 69 (Primary) and 71 (Alternate)
21. The Tournament Directors and hosting facilities assume no liability or responsibility for any damage or loss.
22. 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 origi-
nal, with the prior approval of the Tournament Directors.
23. 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 other-
wise 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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Since its inception, The MidAtlantic has continually set the standard for big game fishing tournaments in
terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation. The annually held MidAtlantic Tournament is truly a one-
of-a-kind experience that create memories to last a lifetime for all participants. Which is why each August,
boat owners, captains and crews come together from all over the world to compete in this great event!
The event is staged out of two world renowned ports; Cape May, NJ, where the Canyon Club Resort
Marina is the home base of the tournament and Ocean City, MD, with Sunset Marina serving as the sec-
ond port’s headquarters. Along with their prime locations, each port has first class accommodations and
offers distinct amenities for participants to enjoy while dockside. Both locations have fully run weigh-ins
simultaneously, which are broadcast via our livestream media to keep everyone informed as the excite-
ment happens and the participants take center stage.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, August 16, 2020 Wednesday, August 19, 2020
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Registration, Calcutta Entries, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day
Welcome Cocktail Party Thursday, August 20, 2020
4:30 p.m. • Captains’ Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day
Cape May - Canyon Club Resort Marina
Ocean City, MD - Sunset Marina Friday, August 21, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day
Monday, August 17, 2020 7:30 p.m. • Dockside Dining,
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day Entertainment and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Weigh-In • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Canyon Club Marina
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day 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
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