| The Spice Island Billfish Tournament of Grenada |
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  The Spice Island Billfish Tournament is based at the Grenada Yacht Club located in the lagoon, St. George’s. There is fine deep-sea fishing around Grenada with many gamefish such as marlin, tuna and sailfish. The yacht club boasts an excellent dock with water, power and fuel available and is conveniently located close to the west coast fishing grounds. Offshore, the Caribbean Sea offers opportunities for anglers to catch big fish like marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, kingfish and more. The tournament consists of three fishing days separated by a lay day and is held at the end of January each year. The event normally boasts plenty of game fish action as it is positioned in the peak of the billfish season with sailfish, white marlin and blue marlin available. Click to register on-line. In line with modern conservation practices the Spice Island Billfish Tournament is run as a modified release event where teams are encouraged to release the majority of the billfish they catch (a camera is provided to confirm the capture). Points are awarded for released billfish by species not by weight. Any billfish that are boated will score points only if they exceed the minimum weight limit for that species (points will be deducted for underweight fish). At the end of the tournament the boat and angler with the most points are the winners.  Cash prizes are awarded to anyone who breaks these records during the competition.Additional prizes are given for other species and for the most released billfish (angler and boat). A boat pool is also in operation but is optional. Emphasis is on fun, sportsmanship and good fishing. Without the support of boats from the neighbouring islands, many of which have been coming since the tournament first started, this event could not take place and the organising committee would like to thank all of you for that support! Rules The rules of this tournament shall be those laid down by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA). There are no judges on the boats; a high standard of sportsmanship is required of all participants. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE THE DECISION OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE IS FINAL. Release rules will be provided at registration. Weigh Station: The weigh station is at the GYC marina. A boat will be considered to be at the weigh station once it has cleared the last channel marker leading into the Lagoon. An official photographer will be at the weigh station.
Eligible Species: The following are the only species of fish accepted for Tournament points: Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish. Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin will also be accepted, but for weight prizes only. Minimum Weights: The minimum weight of eligible fish accepted at the weighing station will be as follows:
Points will be deducted for underweight fish as follows:
Points will be computed as follows:
All fish weighed in the Tournament become the property of the Tournament Committee.
The 40th Spice Island Billfish Tournament will take place on January the 20th-23rd 2009
The current tournament records demonstrate the quality of fish available
The entry fee for this tournament is EC0 per angler (US0). Entry Fee:
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 19th, 2009. 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 19th. 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 18th to 24th, 2009. 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 20th. 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 20th to verify their participation. Prize Giving and Buffet Dinner: An informal prize giving and buffet dinner will be held on the 23rd at the Grenada yacht Club, starting at 6:30pm. Additional guests will be required to pay EC$60.00
HEAVIEST 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) Should the record not be broken, EC$500 will be awarded to the angler who lands the heaviest Yellowfin Tuna. EC$1,500 will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Wahoo (currently 66lbs). Should the record not be broken, EC$300 will be awarded to the angler who lands the heaviest Wahoo. EC$1,000 will be awarded to the angler who breaks the existing Tournament Weight record for Dolphin (currently 53lbs). Should the record not be broken, EC$200 will be awarded to the angler who lands the heaviest Dolphin. Bait/Ice: Fresh bait and ice will be supplied free of charge, subject to availability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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