World Sailfish Championship
Key West, FL -Join us for the 7th annual World Sailfish Championship April 14th -18th, in one of South Florida's most prestigious sailfish tournaments. Compete along with other elite anglers for $125,000 in cash -- including a $100,000 guaranteed first-place cash prize, a $15,000 second–place cash prize and a $10,000 third-place cash prize.
Three days of hard-fought fishing will be complemented by three evenings of fabulous food, drinks, fun and entertainment. Scheduled highlights include a free concert overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Key West, gourmet meals and VIP parties.
The sailfish spectacular begins Tuesday, April 14, with a final registration from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Kohler Captains Meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., with the Amerex kick-off party at 6:45 p.m.
Opening ceremonies follow, highlighted by a Military flyover scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
Lines are in the water from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18.
Wednesday, April 15, after the first day of fishing, anglers will enjoy a sumptuous 7:00 p.m. Sunset Key Seafood Extravaganza.
Other social events scheduled during the World Sailfish Championship include a series of private parties for participating anglers on Friday, April 17, 2009, designated the non-fishing "lay day."
The tournament will culminate with the Florida Viking Yachts Dealers Awards Banquet hosted by Galati Yacht Sales and HMY Yacht Sales , set for 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18.
VIP registration will be capped at 110 teams. The cost to enter is $7,500 per VIP boat entry which allows entry for up to five anglers and one captain in the tournament, as well as six VIP social passes to all social events, admission to private parties and full access to a VIP hospitality area with a nightly open bar.
For More Information contact: Laura L. Emmole or Brian Switala for Tournament Information at (866) 550-5580 or Carver Donaldson for Sponsorship Information at (866) 550-5580.
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