2012 WTC Order of Events: subject to change before event date

We will do our best to abide by the below schedule.  However, we go with the flow and in reality, game day circumstances will dictate the time line.  If the registration line is full of slackers, (a.k.a. last minute waiver completions), the Captains' Meeting might slip a few minutes.  If dinner is ready a bit early, we eat!

Critical times:

Friday:

3:00-6:00pm - Ice pickup starts across the street from Englunds Marine, behind D&M Crab.  We will have fork lifts available to allow easy ice loading into any boats on trailers.  If your boat is already moored, you may bring as many containers as you like to transport ice back to your boat via your own transportation methods.

5:00-7:00pm - Team registration occurs in McCausland Hall, just behind the big tent set up in front of the Westport Maritime Museum.  We prefer the Team Captain register the team if at all possible to eliminate any possible mistakes and or confusion, but it is not required.  If the Team Captain does not register the Team, they have until the end of the Captains Meeting to make any roster or vessel changes. 

5:00-7:00pm - Social on the Westport Maritime Museum grounds.  Come hang out and spread your awesomeness!  You will have Saturday evening to eat those words or rub it in.

6:00-7:00pm - Victors' Talk, join last years top finishing teams to talk tuna!

7:00-8:00pm - Captains Meeting – Safety briefing, weather briefing, run through of all critical things related to the event rules and event goals.  This is the time when we will cover the Event release and return procedures. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO THIS PART OF THE MEETING!!!  Any last minute changes will be covered here, it is very important to have a team rep present, preferably the Captain and all crew members.

Saturday:

4:00am - Westport Seafoods Bait Dock opens.   Vouchers will be given out during registration good for 12 pounds of free live bait.  You can purchase more if you would like at regular prices.  If you want live bait on Friday, you must pay for it, no exceptions!  The free bait voucher is only good on Saturday morning.

5:00-6:00am - 2012 WTC Startup.  The exact startup time and location will be announced during the Captains Meeting the night before.  A roll call, single team release method will be done if foggy and or poor visibility conditions are present.  If clear and calm weather conditions permit for a countdown-shotgun start, the change will be announced over VHF channel 68 prior to roll call.  PLEASE monitor VHF channel 68 starting at 5:00am!  There will be start time notifications and reminders made every 15 minutes prior to the final countdown.

3:00-5:00pm - Fish check in and boardwalk part of the weigh in process occurs.  You must cross the finish line by 5PM Sharp to qualify for any of the pots!

6:00pm - Dinner starts, Volunteers and Wounded Warriors get first dibs! 

7:00pm - Live portion of the weigh-in starts, along with sponsor intro's and acknowledgments, followed by the drawing and the awards ceremony.

9:00-10:00pm - Event wrap up, clean up, see you next year!