If we’re really lucky, we may see the Ahis that won the Pure Jackpot Millennium-2 tournament held on June 3^rd. Two lucky captains managed to catch the elusive fish. Captain Water Thoemmes on the Palenaka won the tournament with a 139.1 lb. Ahi and Captain Fred Kaya on the Hana Pa’a Hawaii took second with a 110.3 lb. Ahi. Here’s hoping!

Mahalo to the captains that participated in our Pure Jackpot Millennium tournaments. This year, we guarantee that every winning fish will be worth more than the entry fee. If there are less than 35 entries in this tournament, we will reduce the number of prizes so that the remaining cash prizes become larger. Also, unawarded prizes will be redistributed to the winners. We are also planning to have our usual "fish of the day" and "most flag fish" optional side jackpots which returns 100% of the $25 entry fee. We hope that these changes benefit you and that we’ll see you at the Pure Jackpot tournament.

As usual, the Pure Jackpot tournament will be a no nonsense, no frills, and no "huhu" jackpot fishing tournament. Based on 125 entries there will be fourteen (14) ways to win over $20,000 in cash prizes. Special prizes may be announced such as the special white wash drawing prize of free entry to the next Pure Jackpot tournament.

Your copy of the Rules, Application and Waver forms is enclosed. Get your entry in now and before you know it, you’ll hear "Start-fishing" on the CB radio.

KBC will still be hosting our annual Wahine & Jackpot tournaments in the last week of September and the first week of October. Be on the lookout for these fun tournaments also.

We hope you will be joining us in this fun and challenging fishing tournament. If you have any questions please call KBC at 841-7271.

Qualifying fish are - MARLIN, AHI, MAHIMAHI, ONO and AKU/KAWAKAWA. Minimum weights are set as follows:

Marlin - - - - - - - - - - - 35 lbs.
Ahi- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10 lbs.
Mahimahi - - - - - - - - - 10 lbs.
Ono- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 lbs.
Aku/Kawakawa - - - - - 10 lbs.

Only one (1) prize will be awarded per boat.

Ties - Category I:

If there is a tie for first place, prize money from first and second place will be divided equally among the tied boats.
If there is a tie for second place, prize money from second and third place will be divided equally among the tied boats.
If there is a tie for third place, prize money from the third and fourth place will be divided equally among the two tied boats and there will be no fourth place award.
If there is a tie for fourth place, first fish weighed in will determine fourth place winner.
If there is a three (3) or a four (4) way tie, prize money from all tied places will be divided equally among the tied boats.

Ties - Category II:

If there is a tie for first place, prize money from first and second place will be divided equally among the tied boats.
If there is a tie for second place, prize money from second and third place will be divided equally among the tied boats.
If less than ten (10) qualifying fish are registered in Category II, the unawarded prize money will be equally divided among all cash winners in Category I and II.

Friday, April 14, 2000 – 6:00 PM at Keehi Boat Club Pavilion

Captains or team representatives must attend the captain’s briefing. Additional information and rules will be given. An information packet including the boat number placard will be distributed.

Jungle Rules (IGFA Rules Do Not Apply)

Tournament call sign/channel is: KBC Base, CB channel 3 (Tel. No. 841-7271).

There are no limits to the fishing area, but must start at Keehi Starting Line.

All fish must be caught with rod and reel or handline from a boat.

Use of bait dead or alive is allowed.

No harpoon, firearm or dynamite allowed. Bang-Stick will be allowed.

"Stick" may not be used except as an outrigger for rod, reel, line and hook.

All hookups must be reported to KBC Base.

When fish is boated, each team must immediately report their team number, type of fish, and approximate weight to KBC Base.

STOP FISHING is 4:00 PM – All fishing lines must be out of the water at 4:00 PM or boat will be disqualified. If hookup is reported prior to 4:00 PM, boat may continue fighting the reported hookup.

DEADLINE TO CROSS THE KEEHI HEAD BUOY AND "FINISH BOAT" is 6:00 PM – All boats must cross the Keehi Head Buoy and designated "finish boat" no later than 6:00 PM for any fish to qualify.

Switching of team members or boats is not allowed. In case of special or unusual circumstances, the Tournament Chairman has the final judgement.

No boat will join together with any other boat for any reason other than emergency (which must be reported to KBC Base.)

All disputes must be submitted in writing and signed by the captain of the boat no later than 12:00 midnight of the fishing day. Final judgment will be made by the Tournament Chairman.

Start Fishing Time At 6:30 AM

STARTING: The starting line outside Keehi Small Boat Harbor's head buoy will be marked by two designated "starter boat" beginning at 6:00 AM.

Boats with fish to weigh in will contact KBC Base on channel 3 when passing the Keehi Head buoy and then switch to channel 13 and check in with the "Weigh Master." Boats will be sequenced to the tournament scale by the Weigh Master in accordance with their check in sequence. All boats weighing in fish must go to the tournament scale by sea (No walk-ups allowed). The tournament scale is located at the loading docks adjacent to the Keehi Small Boat Harbor launching ramps.

All tournament boats must contact KBC Base by radio or phone (841-7271) to report that they are secured no later than 7:00 PM. Location and destination (if still at sea) must be given to KBC Base. Boats reporting a secured condition are assumed to require no further assistance from KBC Base. Any boat not reporting that they are secured will be assumed to be in distress.

A minimum of fifteen (15) boats must be entered or the tournament will be cancelled. If the tournament is cancelled due to the minimum, all boats entered will be refunded 100% of the entry fee. The actual number of boats will be established by the registration deadline.

Fishing day can only be cancelled due to weather as determined by Go/No-go conditions. If fishing day is cancelled, tournament will be rescheduled on alternate dates shown below. If second alternate day is cancelled, tournament will be cancelled. All boats entered will be refunded the entry fee less 5% for tournament operating expenses. Entrants must be available for each possible date.

First alternate tournament date – Sunday, April 16, 2000

Second alternate tournament date – Saturday, April 22, 2000

Go/No-go: The National Weather Service 6:00 AM marine forecast will determine whether the fishing day will begin as scheduled. Subject to the discretion of the Tournament Chairman, a SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY condition (one flag) will not affect the start of the fishing.

ENTRY FEES/WITHDRAWAL

Entry fee is $200 and must be paid in full with submittal of the entry application (See attachment). Make checks payable to Keehi Boat Club Tournaments. Entry fee is non-refundable even if the boat (or team) withdraws or is disqualified. See "TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION" for exceptions.

WAIVER FORM

Completed waiver forms should be turned in with the entry application. Changes and Waiver form for additional crewmembers may be made/turned-in prior to or at the captains briefing. Prior to start fishing all waiver forms must be approved or the boat will be disqualified and ineligible for any tournament prizes.

for pupus will be greatly appreciated.

A WORD OF CAUTION

Sonny Dalde

Tournament Chairman