Southwestern Yacht Club’s

37th Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament

Benefiting San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care

RULES & REGULATIONS

  1. Registration may be accomplished by mail, or in person at SWYC between 5 AM and 7 AM on the day of the tournament.  Those registering by mail must have a representative of the boat sign in at SWYC on the day of the tournament. Registered anglers may enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet at the Yacht Club.
  2. Registrations received prior to 4/22/07 will qualify for an ‘Early Bird’ drawing, for a $100 prize.
  3. Registrants wishing to bring their boats to the Yacht Club on Friday night should contact the office at 619-222-0438 to obtain a slip or side tie as soon as possible. These accommodations are available on a first come first served basis.
  4. The fishing boundaries will be: The 120 fathom curve from La Jolla to the Rock Pile.
  5. California Fish and Game Regulations will be used to determine the tournament awards.
  6. Channel 72 is the official channel for this tournament.
  7. It is the responsibility of the boat owners to ensure that all persons are licensed for Mexican and/or US waters as appropriate.  Mexico also requires boat permits.
  8. Only Rock Cod and Lingcod will count in this tournament.  Lingcod must measure at least 24 inches, and Bocaccio (Salmon Grouper) must measure over 10 inches.  Only one Bocaccio can be weighed in for each angler on the boat. There is a separate and special award for the largest Lingcod.  All other awards are for Rock Cod only.  Cow Cod, Halibut, Sheephead, and Whitefish will not be counted towards any awards.
  9. Perpetual Trophy to the Top Club:  The two top boats from each participating club will constitute a team for the Perpetual Trophy.  Each team will weigh in their five largest Rock Cod.  The total weight per boat, of the top two boats, will determine the trophy winner.
  10. All boats departing from San Diego Bay will leave the America Cup Basin at 7 AM with a ‘shot gun” start and will return to weigh in their catch no later than 4 PM or will be disqualified.
  11.  All boats departing from Mission Bay must register at SWYC between 5 AM and 7 AM and may not clear the Mission Bay breakwater before 7 AM.  Mission Bay boats will have until 4:30 PM to present their fish for weigh in at SWYC.  (Anglers’ Scales are in the North/East corner of the parking lot. Marked with Anglers’ sign)
  12. All fish will be weighed in at SWYC.
  13.  Individual Awards:

      A. Largest Rock Cod taken by a Lady 1st $300.00, 2nd $250.00, 3rd $200.00

      B. Largest Rock Cod taken by a Man 1st $300.00, 2nd $250.00, 3rd $200.00

      C. Largest Rock Cod taken by a Junior (Under 16 years old) 1st $200.00, 2nd $150.00, 3rd $100.00

      D. Largest Rock Cod taken by an angler on a Sailboat $200.00

      E. Special award for the largest Lingcod.  This is the only award for Lingcod. A Custom Rod.

         All bottom fish weighed in for trophies will be used for the evening fish fry, to help offset the cost of the tournament and ensure top quality fresh fish.  Anglers will fillet the fish at SWYC.  ****Volunteers to assist us at the fillet station are needed and most welcome.****

14. Only one Adult (male or female) and one Junior prize per boat. (2 prizes maximum)

15. Cocktails start at 5 PM and Dinner will be served at 6 PM.  The awards ceremony and opportunity drawings will immediately follow dinner. Those clubs wishing to sit together at the banquet MUST purchase tickets at the morning registration only.  This allows us time to assign your club seats together.  Additional dinner tickets will be sold on a space available basis.

14. In the event of weather cancellation, we will still have the breakfast, dinner and drawings.

16. This is a “FUN” tournament for charity.  Please have a good time and catch a lot of fish!