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The 42nd Spice Island Billfish Tournament will take place January 23-27th 2011

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Entry Fee: The entry fee for this tournament is EC$500 per angler (US$185). 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 23rd, 2011. 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 23rd. 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 28th, 2011. 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 area 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 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 xxth to verify their participation.

Prize Giving and Buffet Dinner: An informal prize giving and buffet dinner will be held on the 27th at the Grenada Yacht Club, starting at 6:30pm. Additional guests will be required to pay EC$60.00

BOAT & ANGLER PRIZES

1st Place Boat   Trophy
2nd Place Boat   Trophy
3rd Place Boat   Trophy
1st Place Angler   Trophy
2nd Place Angler   Trophy
3rd Place Angler   Trophy
Grand Slam   Trophy awarded to the first boat to catch or release all 3 billfish species in one day.
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

 

CASH PRIZES FOR RECORD FISH

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

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

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

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

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

EC$1,000 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.

Special Thanks to our Major Sponsors
Carib Beer
Island Water World
Camper and Nicholson