The weather gods will come out and make it a great day. The last
Barnegat Fishin' Hole related tournament I fished in I think you and another 17' Whaler owner (Graham/Speedbump) braved it out and held your own. After all, the Whalers are unsinkable and indestructable right? I seem to recall some very heavy foul weather gear that day. Despite the fact it was a rather cold fall morning, the true fisherman showed up while the wannabees stayed in their nice warm beds.
Hope you can tell I am joking, just had to start the trash talking. Others welcome to join in...