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. The tournament's entry fee includes an observer each day. Please register early! Cut off date: 4 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 19, 2010.

Pre-register here for the Tournament

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.

2010 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 18 - 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 BOC's HALL OF FAME - Captain Eddie Morrison of Marlin Prince will be honored. Event is hosted by American Yacht Harbor and sponsored by Release Marine. All captains and mates (including those not fishing the tournament) are invited to join the roasting fun. Anglers are most welcome to drop by to congratulate Capt. Morrison.

THURSDAY - AUG. 19TH - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - OBSERVERS ARRIVE - XO WOO WOO PARTY!

Last minute angler registration and Calcutta payment! Phones shut down at 4 p.m. EST. We accept Amex and Visa/Master cards. This is done by telephone 340-714-4368. Everyone please take this matter seriously! Anglers not registered after this date will not be accommodated!! Tomorrow morning the Committee is mandated to send a courier to Tortola with a manifest of the boats competing in the tournament. Captains you must purchase your BVI 18(B) boat license. Anglers- the BVI Government also requires that you obtain a 30 Day "Angler's License" to fish in their waters. Please inquire with your captain about the need for this license.

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!

10:00 p.m. WOO WOO Party. Learn the origins of the "Woo-Woo" and join in the traditional toast given in honor of the late Rus Hensley of Beastmaster fame.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 20 - OBSERVER'S MEETING AND KICK-OFF PARTY!

9:00 a.m. Mandatory observer meeting is held at V.I. Game Fishing Club (second floor) across street from "A" Dock AYH. Captains and mates are invited to listen in.

6:30 p.m. Kick Off Party & Calcutta. Held at Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club with finger foods and drinks!

SATURDAY - AUGUST 21 - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY - DAY 1 FISHING

6:30 a.m. "A" Dock flag pole - Flag Raising Ceremony. Captain Mike Latham 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's tent. Lunches are delivered daily to the vessels by the observers. Sapphire's lunches will be delivered to the boats by the observersY.

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! It's important that you exchange tournament shirts that don't fit you tonight!

SUNDAY - AUGUST 22 - 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!

MONDAY - AUGUST 23 - DAY 3 FISHING - CARIBBEAN NIGHT & BOY SCOUTS "CHEESE BURGERS IN PARADISE" COOKOUT.

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. 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.

8 p.m. Our Caribbean Night LIVE Show - Bring your Camera - Dance in the Moonlight!

TUESDAY - AUGUST 24 - REST DAY - RITZ FULL MOON PARTY!
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 Atlantis Submarine. 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. 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!

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 25 - DAY 4 FISHING - POPULAR LAST DAY SHOOT OUT - RACE FROM THE EDGE AND AWARDS BANQUET AT WYNDHAM'S SUGAR BAY
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fishing the North Drop. A good day to catch many small blue marlin! Angler catching last blue marlin of tournament receives $500.

4:40 p.m. Jim Smith Race from the Edge! Winner receives 500 gals. fuel from sponsor Texaco. Join us to shoot the flare on the finish line at Sapphire's Pretty Clip Point.

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 auctioned off. Silent bids are accepted in advance.

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