Winner of the White Marlin Open last year was later disqualified.These tournaments are big money, and the rules are strictly enforced.
Winner of the White Marlin Open last year was later disqualified.These tournaments are big money, and the rules are strictly enforced. Our old neighbor and his brother were the victims of the famous/infamous Big Rock disqualification because the mate did not have a fishing licence in 2010
Winner of the White Marlin Open last year was later disqualified.These tournaments are big money, and the rules are strictly enforced. Our old neighbor and his brother were the victims of the famous/infamous Big Rock disqualification because the mate did not have a fishing licence in 2010Holy moly! It cost them over $900k. From the article..."One of the three owners of the Citation says Wann thought the boat had a blanket license that covers the entire crew."I'm thinking all of the private boats are now paying for the 10-day boat license just for good measure after that, if the rules allow it and don't specifically require each individual to have their own. It's only $150 currently.
In NC "for hire" boats can get a blanket license that covers everyone on board. For a "six-pack" charter boat it is $250/year.I'm pretty sure there isn't a 10-day or 3-day license for "for hire" boats. At least I haven't found it.Private boats cannot get a blanket license for the boat.IIRC from the mate-didn't-have-a-license debacle that Alexy mentioned, boats fishing the BR are not considered "hired" even if they are otherwise a for hire/charter boat. So, to be safe, everyone on board should have a recreational NCSWFL... even if you're just along for the ride, because heaven forbid you touch a line or a reel.