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14th Annual Offshore Marine
Dolphin Derby
Sunday, April 26, 2009 |
Over $30,00 in Cash and Prizes!
Over $30,00 in Cash and Prizes!
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Captain's Meeting - Friday, April 24, 2009
at the VIGFC Club House in Red Hook. |
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Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club
2009 Budget Marine
Couples Tournament
Couples Fun Fishing Tournament / Beach Party
Postponed until Further Notice due to sea conditions.
Male and Female Couples only!
Entry Fee Only $50.00 per couple.
Drinks, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Fixings Included
Largest eligible fish wins $1000.00
(And the perpetual Trophy for one year)
Prizes to every Lady angler registering on Feb. 6th.
Adult Prizes to all anglers at weigh-in.
Registration 2/20/09 at the VIGFC Club House in Red Hook Fishing starts at 7:30 AM and all entrants must be at weigh-in by 12:00 noon at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island
Eligible Species:
Tuna: Yellow Fin, Black Fin, Bonito, Little Tunny
Wahoo
Dolphin
Kingfish
Barracuda over 30in length
Blue Runner
Rod and Reel Only IGFA rules. No wire lines or electric reels!
This is a
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club event.
Phone 775-9144 for more information
Email: usvigfc@gmail.com, Website: www.vigfc.com
This is the first of the Budget Rent a Car Small Boat Tournament Series
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45th July Open
Billfish Tournament
July 15, 16, 17, 2008
"It's always the first 3 days before the Full Moon!"
World Billfish Series  Caribbean Division
REEL TIGHT WINS 45TH ANNUAL JULY OPEN BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
Reel Tight in the Top Boat winner's circle. (photo Pat Ford)
See Tournament Home Page
| 2008 July Open Score Sheet |
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| Boat
Name |
Day
1
Releases |
Day
2
Releases |
Day
3
Releases |
Total |
| Abigal III |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1500 |
| Big Oh |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2500 |
| Black Gold |
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1 |
3
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2000 |
| Black Pearl |
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1 |
1 |
1000 |
| Da Bait |
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1 |
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500 |
| Deguello |
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| Game On |
1 |
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500 |
| Golden Eagle |
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1 |
500 |
| Gulf Rascal |
1 |
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1 |
1000 |
| Mixed Bag |
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| No Excuse |
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1 |
1 |
1000 |
| Reel Tight |
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3 |
3 |
3000 |
| Revenge |
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1 |
1 |
1000 |
| Rude Awakening |
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1 |
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500 |
| Therapy |
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| Uno Mas |
1 |
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500 |
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5 |
12 |
14 |
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Blue Marlin = 500 pts, White Marlin = 300 pts, Sailfish = 200 pts. |
REEL TIGHT WINS 45TH ANNUAL JULY OPEN BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
by Carol Bareuther, RD
July 17, 2008
Top Boat honors in the 45th annual July Open Billfish Tournament went to Reel Tight, and you could call it by divine intervention. Just weeks ago, owner, avid Virgin Islands' sports fishermen and Hillsboro Beach, Florida-based angler, Jim Lambert, passed away after a long fight with cancer.
"It was always his idea that we would continue. We all have a shared love of fishing," says Reel Tight mate, Robert 'Fly' Navarro.
Tournament fishing started out slow for the 16-boat fleet and Reel Tight went fishless on the first day.
"It was one of those 'awww man' type of days," says Reel Tight captain, Eddie Herbert.
Luck on the 82-foot Merritt, based out of Hillsboro, Florida, changed the next day.
"It was about 11 a.m. when we rigged Jim's special Reel Tight lure and put it in the water," says mate, Joe Figiel. "We didn't catch anything on it, but just putting it in the water changed our luck."
Reel Tight released three fish on both the second and third days of this three-day tournament to end with 6 releases and the Top Boat prize.
"We've never won this tournament before," says Lambert's son, Jimmy Lambert, who fished as one of the anglers. "I think you could say my dad was with us in spirit."
Big Oh, a 63-foot Scarborough finished Second Top Boat, with five blue marlin releases, all by owner/angler, Gray Ingram. Ingram was awarded Top Angler and gets his name engraved on the prestigious 'Give 'm Line' Trophy.
"We've never fished the Virgin Islands before, but we've heard how good the fishing was," says Ingram, who homeports out of Jupiter Beach, Florida. "The first day was slow, but it picked up after that. We'll be here for fishing for the summer."
Black Gold, an ACY 65' owned by Boca Raton, Florida's Harry Sargeant, finished Third Top Boat with the release of (five blue marlin.)
"Fishing kept getting better and better every day," says Sargeant.
The Virgin Islands' Gamefishing Club hosted July Open Billfish Tournament benefits the Boys & Girls Club.
For full results, visit the July Open Home Page
See More July Open Press Releases
Anglers sign up while marine artist, Carey Chen, paints a blue marlin mural on the wall of the newly renovated Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club. (photo by Pat Ford)
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ANNUAL MEETING
At the 2009 Annual Meeting the following candidates were nominated for the 2009 Board of Directors:
Sue Boland
Nick Pourzal
Jim Jamison
Michael "Nic" Nicolini
Red Bailey
Jeffrey Kreiner
Craig Friedenberg
Albert Sibilly
Michael Vineyard |
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Virgin. Islands Game Fishing Club will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Clubhouse beginning at 6:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to review old and new business and to hear a Treasurer's Report.
The Nominating Committee has submitted its slate of candidate for the 2009 Board of Directors as follows:
Sue Boland
Nick Pourzal
Jim Jamison
Michael "Nic" Nicolini
Red Bailey
Jeffrey Kreiner
Craig Friedenberg
Albert Sibilly
Michael Vineyard
Nominations for the 2009 Board of Directors will be accepted from the floor at this time. Please
confirm with the person you intend to nominate that he or she is willing to serve, if elected. All nominees must be members in good standing, which includes paid 2009 Membership Dues.
Please RSVP (including number in party) for the January 24th meeting as a dinner of hamburgers, hotdogs and chili will be served, compliments of the Club. There will be a cash bar.
Pursuant to the By-Laws, an election meeting will take place one month after the General Meeting. This
meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2009 beginning at 6:30pm at the Clubhouse. A separate notice of the election meeting will be sent to all members along with a ballot and voting instructions. Please mark these very important dates on your calendar.
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club
2008 Offshore
Marine
Dolphin Derby |
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4/28/08 -
Carl Holley on Triple Secret wins 2008 Dolphin Derby for the second year in a row. The winning fish weighed 38 lbs. Jeff Crokin on Gone Ketchin took second and Chad Sheraw on Triple Secret came in third. The Best Boat Award for most dolphin by count went to Triple Secret with 14 dolphin caught.
Carl Holley with his winning 38 pound dolphin.
See Weigh In and Awards Pictures
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2008 Offshore
Marine
Dolphin Derby
Sunday, April 27, 2008 |
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Captain's Meeting will be Friday, April 25, 2008 at the VIGFC Club House in Red Hook. |
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club
will be held
Saturday, January 26, 2008
at 7:00 P.M.
at the Clubhouse.
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce you to the Candidates for the 2008 Board of Directors and to hear a report on the activities of the Club for 2007 and proposed activities for 2008.
The Club members who have agreed to run for the 2008 Board of Directors are as follows:
Capt. Red Bailey
Sue Boland
Nick Pourzal
Stewart Loveland
John Vogall
Craig Friedenberg
Jim Jamison
Michael Nicolini
Robert Richards
Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor.
In order to nominate someone for the Board of Directors, you must be a Club member, the nominee must be a Club member who is willing to serve, if elected, and Club dues must be paid.
All members running for the Board of Directors must have paid their dues 30 days prior to the election meeting.
Pursuant to the By-Laws, an election meeting will take place one month after the Annual General Meeting. A separate notice of that meeting will be sent to all members along with an election ballot
Dues must be paid to be eligible to vote!
A PASTA DINNER WITH SALAD AND BREAD WILL BE SERVED for $10 per person.
2007 Toyota of St. Thomas Wahoo Wind-Up
Sunday
November 18, 2007
Toyota Tacoma 4-wheel drive extended cab
Catch the largest Wahoo over 75lb.
and Win this Truck!!
$25,000.00 value
Over $30,000.00 in cash and prizes for this event!
Only one truck winner will be allowed
Cash and prizes will be awarded to the next 10 largest Wahoo.
$1000.00 Winner for the largest Wahoo not winning the truck.
$1000.00 to the boat with the most Wahoo by count. IGFA rules are in effect for record fish are in effect for this event.
Maximum allowable line is 80lb. Test.
Fish USVI waters only.
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Toyota of St. Thomas Wahoo Wind-Up
Sunday
November 18, 2007
Toyota Tacoma 4-wheel drive extended cab
Catch the largest Wahoo over 75lb.
and Win this Truck!!
$25,000.00 value
Over $30,000.00 in cash and prizes for this event!
Only one truck winner will be allowed
Cash and prizes will be awarded to the next 10 largest Wahoo.
$1000.00 Winner for the largest Wahoo not winning the truck.
$1000.00 to the boat with the most Wahoo by count. IGFA rules are in effect for record fish are in effect for this event.
Maximum allowable line is 80lb. Test.
Fish USVI waters only.
2007 -
44th VIGFC July Open Billfish Tournament
July 27, 28, 29, 2007 |
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The 44th
Annual July Open Billfish tournament will be
held July 27, 28, 29, 2007 in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
Sponsored by the Virgin Islands game Fishing
Club.
See the July
Open tournament page for all the details! |
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Day
3 - Sunday
Abigail
III hangs on to win the 44th Annual July Open
Billfish tournament. Angler Tim Aylward on Abigail
III wins the prestigious Give'm Line Trophy.
The
fishing picked up on the last day of the 44th Annual
July Open Billfish Tournament with the 16 entrants
going 23 for 30. Marlin Darlin came ever so close
to winning the event when
they released 4 Blue Marlin but lost 100 points
when they couldn't come up with a tag on one fish.
They had to settle for second place. Gulf Rascal
came in third.
Day
2 - Saturday
Day
two saw Abigail III charge into the lead releasing
3 Blue Marlin and squeaking out Gulf Rascal on
time of catch. Freebie got off to a great start
when Vince Austin brought in the first Blue Marlin
just 17 minutes into the start of
day. This put Freebie into the early lead but it
would be the the last fish they could bring to
the hook. Therapy, with two releases but
only one tag, holds the third spot. It's still
anyone's tournament to win. The tournament continues
tomorrow with lines in at 8:30 AM.
Day
1 - Friday
Sixteen
boats found the fishing slower then they expected
on day one of the 44th Annual July Open Billfish
Tournament. Angler James MacNeil broke the ice
at 10:05 AM when he reeled in the first marlin
of the tournament aboard Mixed Bag.
Seven
boats are currently tied on the leader board with
600 points with each boat tagging and releasing
one blue marlin. Some of the non-tournament boats
fishing the famous North Drop found the fishing
a little better with one boat releasing 3 Blue
Marlin in 5 attempts. Fishing
continues on Saturday with lines in at 8:30 AM.
| Boat |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Total |
| Abigal III |
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1800 |
1200 |
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| Marlin Darlin |
600 |
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2300 |
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| Gulf Rascal |
- |
1800 |
600 |
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| Therapy |
600 |
1100 |
600 |
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| Black Pearl |
- |
600 |
1200 |
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| HT Hook |
600 |
600 |
500 |
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| Wheezing |
600 |
- |
1100 |
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| No Excuse |
- |
- |
1700 |
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| Freebie |
500 |
500* |
600 |
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| Alican |
500 |
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1100 |
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| Mixed Bag |
600* |
600 |
- |
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| Lady Lou |
600 |
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600 |
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| Six Pack |
600 |
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| Sharkey's Revenge |
- |
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860 |
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| Revenge |
- |
600 |
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| Rumbum |
- |
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600 |
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* First billfish
catch of the day
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Point
System |
Released |
Tagged &
Released |
| Blue Marlin |
500 |
600 |
| White Marlin |
300 |
360 |
| Sailfish |
200 |
240 |
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Boats
ready for the start of the 2007 July Open
at American Yacht Harbor - Red Hook, St. Thomas
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Ready
to Fish!
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The Wyndham
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa extends
a special welcome to the fisherman and observers
of the 2007 VIGFC July Open.
Please call the resort for special fisherman's
rates. Rates apply to fisherman and their families. This
special is for 2007. Rates may vary according
to the time of year. Please call 800-927-7100 and give the Special Rate
Code DISFISEP or
ask for the Fisherman's Special. |
2007 Offshore
Marine Dolphin Derby
Sunday, April 15, 2007 |
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Carl
Holley, aboard Triple Secret, wins the
12th Annual Offshore Marine Dolphin Derby Fishing
Tournament.
1st - Carl Holley
2nd - Fred Stafford
3rd - Richard
Belliveau
Best Boat - Triple Secret |
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VIGFC
2007 Tournament Schedule
The
VIGFC Christmas Party Review
The
attendees at the 2006 VIGFC Christmas Party had a great
time celebrating the holiday and wishing Harry a Happy
Birthday. This year the event was held at Robert's American
Grille at
the Elysian Beach Resort.
See
the great party pictures! FLASH or HTML
(The flash version requires the flash player) 
7th
Annual Caribbean Auto Mart
Wahoo Windup
Sunday
November 12, 2006
Twenty
six boats and 104 anglers from St. Thomas and 14 boats
and 60 anglers from St. Croix fished it out in the
7th Annual Caribbean Auto Mart Wahoo Windup on
Sunday. The weather couldn't have been nicer in a tournament
known for rough seas. The Caribbean Auto Mart Chevy
Colorado Truck had to be returned to the lot as no
angler caught a Wahoo over 75 pounds. The largest Wahoo,
and the 1st Place prize of $1000, went to St Croix
angler Larry Kupfer onboard Sunflower with a catch of
34.5 pounds. The best boat award went to St. Thomas boat
Little Double Header with 3 Wahoo totaling
76.3 pounds. A total of 19 fish weighing 472 pounds were
caught. Not the best year but not bad.
Adam Reeve showing off his catch from the
Caribbean Auto Mart
Wahoo Windup.
| Best Angler |
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Island |
Angler |
Boat |
Weight |
| 1st |
STX |
Larry Kupfer |
Sunflower |
34.5 lb |
| 2nd |
STX |
Chris Anderson |
Beloved |
30.7 lb |
| 3rd |
STT |
Alvin Turbe |
Little Double Header |
29.9 lb |
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| 1st |
STT |
Little
Double Header - 3 Wahoo |
For
more information on the Wahoo Windup see the tournament
page or
call 340-775-9144.
2007
- 44th VIGFC July Open Billfish Tournament
July 27, 28, 29, 2007 |
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The
44th Annual July Open Billfish tournament will be held
July 27, 28, 29, 2007 in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Sponsored
by the Virgin Islands game Fishing Club.
See the July
Open tournament page for all the details! |
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The Wyndham
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa extends a special welcome
to the fisherman and observers of the 2007 VIGFC
July Open.
Please call the resort for special fisherman's
rates. Rates apply to fisherman and their families. This
special is for 2007. Rates may vary according to
the time of year. Please call 800-927-7100 and
give the Special Rate Code DISFISEP or
ask for the Fisherman's Special. |
2006
July Open
Twenty
two boats entered the 2006 July Open which kicked off today,
Friday, July 7 and continues through Sunday.
Tournament is July 7, 8, 9th
Click
here to see the tournament page.
Maine
Lobster Night
Saturday,
September 16th, 7:00PM
You must RSVP!
Fresh
Lobster Thermidor with corn on the cob and salad for
the low price of $25. This is a fund raiser for the
club so reserve your plate before it's to late. Call
Pattie Phelan at 776-5353, or email Pattie
Phelan , or call the club at 775-9144 now!
July
4th Kids
Fishing
Tournament
FREE!
FREE! FREE!
See
Kids Tournament Page
See
Kids Tournament Flyer (PDF)
2006
OFFSHORE MARINE Dolphin Derby
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The
10th Annual Offshore Marine Dolphin Derby was
won by St. Croix angler Stephen Clark on Mako
with a 42.2 pound catch. Second place went to
Bob Carney of St. Thomas.
Thirty
four boats fished the beautiful waters of the
U.S. Virgin Islands catching 206 dolphin with
an average weight of 22.1 pounds. This is one
of the best catches in years.
See
the Dolphin
Derby tournament page for
all the details!
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Captain
Red Baily and the fisherman on Abigail III
Silver
Fox waiting for the weigh-in.
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Quick
Pics 2006
Couples
Tournament |
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February
12, 2006
Lines in 7:30am
Must be at Honymoon Bay, Water Island for weigh-in by
12 noon or be disqualified!
Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, Drinks
And
Great (Adult) Prizes at the beach party!
Male
and Female couples only
$50.00
per couple
Winning
couple determined by most fish by weight
Registration
Friday night Feb. 10th, at the
VIGFC club-house
This
is the first of the Budget Rent-A-Car
Small
Boat Tournament Series |
Holiday
Extravaganza at The Westin Resort
Sunday,
December 17, 2005
Please
join the Virgin Island Game Fishing Club for an
evening
of fine dining and dancing at our "Island Escape".
Ferry
leaves the Red Hook Dock at 6:30PM
Please
RSVP to VIGFC 775-9144
6th
Annual Caribbean Auto Mart
Wahoo Windup
Sunday
November 13, 2005
Catch
the Largest Wahoo over 75 lbs. and win a 2006 Chevy
Colorado Quad-Cab, 4-Wheel Drive Truck!
For
more information see the tournament
page or call 340-775-9144.
2005
Neptune Fishing Supplies Dock Party & Marlin
Tournament
Neptune
Fishing Supplies
Burrito Bay Deli
American Yacht Harbor
Invite you to their 6TH Annual Full Moon Dock Party and Marlin Tournament
Saturday – September
17TH 2005
at
“
A” Dock American Yacht Harbor
2005
July Open
Registration and Captain's
Meeting - July 14
Tournament - July 15, 16, 17
For more information see the tournament
page or call 340-775-9144.
2005
brochure in PDF format: view
Click
here to see the tournament page.
2005
July Open Kids
Tots and teens get their chance to fish for fun and
prizes this Fourth of July holiday when the Virgin Islands
Game Fishing Club and Offshore Marine host the 42nd annual
July Open Kids Tournament. Click
here to see the tournament page.
2005
Memorial Weekend
Registration
and Captain's Meeting - Friday May 27
Tournament - May 28, 29
For more information see the tournament
page or call 340-775-9144.
2005
brochure in PDF format: view
Click
here to see the tournament page.
2005
OFFSHORE MARINE
Dolphin
Derby Fishing Tournament
Bill
Griffin Jr. on Oh Suzanna wins Dolphin Derby with a 40.7
pounder caught off St. Croix.
See Dolphin Derby
tournament page for
all the details!
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Captain Jim Jamison and the
crew of Bare Down show off their catch! |
Quick
Pics Couples
Fishing Tournament
This is the first VIGFC tournament of the year
and kicks off the small boat series for the year. Because
it caters to the ladies it is a lot of fun and getting more
popular each year.
Click
here to see the tournament page.
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For
Registration Forms or more information contact
the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club
6501 Red Hook Plaza #201
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone /fax 340-775-9144
Email vigfc@islands.vi
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