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Rules
The rules for this Tournament shall be those laid down by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA). There are no judges on the boats; a high standard of sportsmanship is required for all participants.

In the event of a dispute the decision of the Tournament Committee is final. Tag and Release rules will be provided at registration.

Weighing Station
The weighing station is at the GYC Marina. A boat will be considered to be at the weighing station once it has cleared the last channel marker leading into the Lagoon. An official photographer will be at the weighing station.

Fishing Hours
1st Day - Jan 23rd, 2007 7:15 am to 4:30 pm
2nd Day - Jan 24th, 2007 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
3rd Day - Jan 26th, 2007 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Fish hooked and reported to Billfish Control before closing time each day will be accepted at the weigh station, with the exception that on the third day, all fish and cameras must be brought to the weight station by 4:30 pm.

Bait/Ice
Bait and Ice will be supplied as available on fishing days at the Grenada Yacht Club dock.

Line Test
The following line tests are allowed - 20, 30 and 50 lbs. A maximum of six lines may be fished at any time.

Eligible Species
The following are the only species of fish accepted for Tournament Points:
Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish and Spearfish.

Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin will also be accepted, but for weight prizes only.

Boat Pool
Boats may participate in an optional boat pool, at a cost of EC $100 per boat. This fee is payable at the time of registration. The pool will be determined on the aggregate weight of all species accepted at the weighing station, and will be divided as follows:

  1st place 40%
  2nd place 30%
  3rd place 20%
  4th place 10%