USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament

USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin TournamentWelcome to the "Boy Scout" Tournament!

If you plan to compete in this tournament you must register early because the rules require the use of qualified observers. The majority of our observers come from off-island and that requires the advance planning of airline seats and hotel accommodations. If you do not register early, we cannot guarantee you an observer and without an observer you cannot compete in this event! The tournament's entry fee includes an observer each day.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. TODAY IS LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR 2011 ABMT "BOY SCOUT TOURNAMENT! Calcutta and Dailys are paid for at Kick Off Party (Aug. 9, 2011). Angler registration is done online by the anglers themselves to avoid embarrassing spelling errors on score sheets. Note: To win prizes in this tournament you must be properly registered with the ABMT Tournament Committee, the BVI Government (fishing license) and the Federal Government (HMS Tuna permit). Questions? Call tournament office 340-775-9500. For BVI fishing license info call Lori Bailey at 340-201-4999 or 340-775-9144.

BVI FISHING LICENSES ARE NEEDED: BVI fishing licenses are required and we recommend that our contestants take care of these licenses (easy to obtain) well in advance of the start of the tournament. See the below information regarding licenses required by the BVI Government. Captains - Do you have your HMS permit onboard? You may be asked to show it to an enforcement officer.

2011 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY - AUGUST 7TH - BOARD OF CAPTAINS PARTY - AYH MARLIN DECK

7:30 p.m. Annual Party for ABMT Board of Captains (BOC). Located on AYH Marlin Deck. Induction ceremony into ABMT BOC's HALL OF FAME - Captain Bubba Carter will be honored. Event is hosted by American Yacht Harbor and sponsored by Release Marine and Costa Del Mar. All captains and mates (including those not fishing the tournament) are invited to join the roasting fun. Anglers are welcome to drop by for a drink and to congratulate Capt. Carter.

MONDAY - AUG. 8TH - OBSERVERS ARRIVE - "A" DOCK FISH RAISING PARTY HONORING WOMEN'S 'ALL TACKLE' WORLD RECORD HOLDER MAUDI (Lopez) DALLIMORE OF AUSTRALIA. PLUS - 9:30 P.M. WOO WOO PARTY AT XO BISTRO!

All Day - Observers arrive St. Thomas looking forward to serving the contestants. They drop their bags at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and join the fun in progress at Red Hook!

6 p.m. MAUDI'S FISH RAISING PARTY. Held at head of "A" Dock. Co-sponsored by Gray Taxidermy and AYH Marina. Gray Taxidermy has donated a replica of Annette Maudi (Lopez) Dallimor's IGFA Women's 'All Tackle' World Record. The 1073 lb. blue marlin was captured on the North Drop in 1982 aboard Joe Lopez's 43' Merritt Prowess. Maudi is flying in from her home in Australia courtesy of her many fishing friends. Party is scheduled late afternoon in order that the boats may fish late and still get back in time for the party. Expect this party to be a lot of fun!

9:30 p.m. WOO WOO PARTY. Learn the origins of the "Woo-Woo" and join in the traditional toast (chant) given in honor of the late Russ Hensley of Beastmaster fame.

TUESDAY - AUGUST 9TH - OBSERVER'S MEETING AND KICK-OFF PARTY!

9:00 a.m. Observer's mandatory meeting is held at V.I. Game Fishing Club (second floor) across street from "A" Dock AYH. Captains and mates are invited to sit in on meeting.

6:30 p.m. KICK OFF PARTY & CALCUTTA. Held at Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club with finger foods and drinks! Club is located directly across the street from AYH marina. American Express, Master Card and Visa accepted.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 10 - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY - DAY 1 FISHING

6:30 a.m. "A" Dock flag pole - Flag Raising Ceremony. TBA will bless the fleet and the Boy Scouts will help to crank the flag to the top of the pole. Great photo opportunity and a bundle of good luck comes to those who attend this activity!

6:45 a.m. Continental breakfast is served under the tournament tent. Lunches are delivered daily to the vessels (includes delivery to Sapphire Marina) by the observers.

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Lines in on the famous North Drop! Angler releasing first fish receives $500!

7:30 p.m. Tonight is "Out Back Night" under the tent at American Yacht Harbor. There will be a feast of brisket, ribs, chicken and all the trimmings. Guest tickets are available as a donation to BSA. The tee-shirt booth is open for business - purchase your tournament goods tonight because the items sell out fast! This is the time to exchange tournament shirts (unopened in bag) that don't fit you!

THURSDAY - AUGUST 11 - DAY 2 FISHING - DINING OUT LOCALLY TONIGHT!

8:30 - 5:30 p.m. Lines in on the famous North Drop. Check out the Cuban Hole!

FRIDAY - AUGUST 12 - DAY 3 FISHING - CARIBBEAN NIGHT & 'CHEESE BURGERS IN PARADISE'

8:30 - 5:30 p.m. Lines in on the famous North Drop. Stage a come from behind with a triple header!

7:00 p.m. Tonigh the Boy Scouts will be cooking for the adults! Enjoy Cheese Burgers in Paradise! The Boy Scouts invite you to their cookout at Camp Wahoo, located by the tournament tent. Guest tickets are available for small donation to BSA.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 13 - REST DAY - RITZ FULL MOON PARTY IS TONIGHT!
Enjoy your day off! Sleep in or get out and explore the island! Hit the famous Main Street District for shopping bargains or hop the ferry to St. John to see the 26th US National Park. See Coral World, play golf at Mahogany Run, or ride the Sky Ride. There is plenty to do!

7:30 - 10:30 p.m. The Management of the Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas Resort provides the anglers, observers and boat crews with a private beach party. Enjoy the elegant - yet casual setting with live music and scrumptious food. Alan Woolford's painting will be on display and there you can sign-up at this party for tomorrow's heavy hitters "Last Day Shoot Out" (winner takes all less BSA's 15%). A big payday is ahead for someone!

SUNDAY - AUGUST 14 - DAY 4 FISHING - POPULAR LAST DAY SHOOT OUT - AWARDS BANQUET AT SUGAR BAY
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fishing the North Drop. The day to catch many small blue marlin fast! Angler catching last blue marlin of tournament receives $500.

7:00 p.m. Awards Banquet. Held at Sugar Bay Resort. All participants are invited. Guest tickets are available at door for $65 donation to BSA. Original tournament painting by Alan Woolford will be auctioned off. Silent bids are accepted in advance.

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