The 44th Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tournament will take place January 22nd-26th 2013

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Entry Fee: The entry fee for this tournament is EC$530 per angler (US$195). Junior anglers (16 years or younger) pay EC$335 (US$125)

Team Composition: Teams are restricted to not less than three registered anglers.

Registration: At the Grenada Yacht Club (GYC) between 10.00am and 4.00pm on January 22nd, 2013. Late registration will be subject to an additional cost of US$50 per boat. No registration after 5.00pm will be allowed.

Briefing: A briefing for all anglers will be held at GYC from 6:00pm on January 22nd. Cocktails will be served after the briefing.

Marine facilities: Fuel and water are available at the GYC. Free dockage is reserved for paid up boats on a first come first served basis for the period January 22nd to 27th, 2013. The Committee attempts to make the above facilities available to all boats but they are provided at the discretion of the GYC management. Customs and Immigration facilities will be available at the GYC.

Communications: All participating boats should have a working ship-to-shore (VHF) radio on board at all times. Boats must check in and out with Billfish control each day. Tournament Control radio hours are from 6:00am to lines up on fishing days. Information on which VHF channels are to be used will be given at the briefing.

Parade and Bimini Start: There will be a parade of boats through the Carenage starting at 7.00am. This will be followed by the usual Bimini start at 7:30am on January 24th. Details of the parade & start will be given at the briefing. Boats must fly their Budget Marine Flags during the parade and bimini start. Boats must complete both the parade & bimini start in order to be awarded the 300 points.Boats must check in with Tournament Control prior to 7:00am on the 23rd to verify their participation.

Prize Giving and Buffet Dinner: The prize giving and buffet dinner will be held on the 26th adjacent to the Grenada Yacht Club, starting at 6:30pm. Additional guests will be required to pay EC$80.00

BOAT & ANGLER PRIZES
1st Place Boat		Trophy, 80 class Penn International rod & reel, Framed Carey Chen Print
2nd Place Boat		Trophy, 50 class Penn International rod & reel
3rd Place Boat		Trophy, 30 class Penn International rod & reel
4th - 10th Place Boats		Trophies
1st Place Angler		Trophy, 80 class Penn International rod & reel,
2nd Place Angler		Trophy, 50 class Penn International rod & reel,
3rd Place Angler		Trophy, 30 class Penn International rod & reel,
Grand Slam		Trophy awarded to the first boat to catch or release all 3 billfish species in one day, 9ft dinghy with Tohatsu outboard engine courtesy of Budget Marine
Top Release Boat		Trophy awarded to the boat with the most releases (in event of a tie, the boat who reached the total first will get the trophy)
Top Release Angler		Trophy awarded to the angler with the most releases (in event of a tie, the angler who reached the total first will get the trophy)
Top Lady Angler		Trophy
Top Junior Angler		Trophy
Heaviest landed Blue marlin (>500 lb)		Trophy

 

PRIZES FOR RECORD FISH

EC$30,000 and a trophy will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Blue Marlin (currently 669lbs).

EC$20,000 and a trophy will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for White Marlin (currently 82lbs).

EC$10,000 and a trophy will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Sailfish (currently 77.6lbs).

EC$5,000 and a trophy will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Yellowfin Tuna (currently 173lbs).

EC$1,500 and a trophy will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Wahoo (currently 66lbs).

EC$1,000 and a trophy will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Dolphin (currently 53lbs).

Bait/Ice: Fresh bait and ice will be supplied free of charge, subject to availability.

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