And more info, especially for new members these are the requirements for participating in the tournament.
The full tournament rules are located in the Member Handbook at:
http://www.westernbassclub.com/Documents/WBC_Member_Handbook.pdf• Eligibility
o Only anglers who are current members of the Western Bass Club may fish club
tournaments for prizes, trophies, and points.
o All entry fees must be received prior to the start of the tournament.
o All boaters must show proof of insurance with the required liability limits before
the tournament start time on the first day.
o Non-participants may occupy a tournament boat during contest hours, provided:
▪ That they are present with the knowledge and approval of the Tournament
Director.
▪ That they are not allowed to participate in the tournament.
Required equipment
o All boats must be equipped with all required U.S. Coast Guard equipment,
including, but not limited to, flares.
o Contestants and passengers must wear a chest-type life preserver whenever the
main engine is running.
o All boats must display a “Contest” banner meeting the regulations of the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
o All boats must have a functional ignition kill switch for the internal combustion
engine. The driver must be securely connected to the kill switch any time the
internal combustion engine is running.
o NO ALCOHOL is allowed on any boat during tournament hours.
o All boats must be equipped with a functioning, aerated live well