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Duck Key, Fla. (March 7, 2009) After a hard fought first day of fishing, the 30 teams competing in the Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay released 34 sailfish. The leading teams going into the second day of fishing are as follows:
- Rock Star with 4 releases
- Advanced Roofing with 4 releases
- Prize Fighter with 3 releases
- King’s Ransom with 2 releases
- Esperanza with 2 releases
The bite may have been lacking but spirits were not down at the Dock Party Friday evening. Dallas Davidson preformed an acoustic set while Hawks Cay provided tasty treats and top shelf cocktails flowed courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits.
Live scoring is available at all times through www.sailfishopen.com and www.sailfishseries.com to track the leading teams throughout the day. Lines are in from 8am to 2pm and the winner will be awarded the Iona Crystal trophy at the Awards Banquet scheduled for 6pm at Hawks Cay.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
HAWKS CAY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS WELCOMES ANGLERS TO INAUGURAL SAILFISH OPEN, MARCH 5 - 8, 2009
- Ultimate water sport destination resort adds to its catch of world-class fishing tournaments, creating even more opportunities for water sports enthusiasts
January 2008 (Duck Key, FL) – The sport of sailfishing will be at its best in the Florida Keys when Hawks Cay hosts The Sailfish Open, March 5 - 8, 2009. The weekend-long tournament, part of the Sailfish Pro Series, will bring together 18 teams of professional anglers as well as amateur enthusiasts for competitive catch-and-release fishing in the waters around the resort’s home on Duck Key. The Sailfish Open is the fourth out of six tournaments in the Sailfish Pro Series, which concludes in May with a Post-Season Fish Off and a $100,000 first place payout.
The Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay will unfold over a four-day weekend of sport fishing and events. Registration will take place Thursday, March 5th with a Captains Meeting and Kick-Off Party. Fishing will begin Friday and continue on Saturday morning with an Awards Banquet held that evening. An entry fee of $4,350 is required for a team of six anglers with VIP access to all parties and events. Anglers will compete for a guaranteed first place payout of $50,000 and a total overall payout of $75,000.
“We’re delighted to be hosting The Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay, bringing together top anglers for a weekend of excitement,” said Stephen Bello, Managing Director of Hawks Cay. “The waters that surround Duck Key offer some of the best sailfishing in the Keys and we look forward to welcoming the angler community to experience the high-level competition and skill of this professional sport.”
Hawks Cay is no stranger to competitive events like The Sailfish Open. In November, the resort became the host facility of the Mercury Redbone Tournament and also continues to sponsor “Saltwater Experience,” the #1 rated fishing show appearing on ESPN2 and the VERSUS network. Hawks Cay offers a fleet of charters, full-service 85-slip marina and easy access to prime fishing in every direction, assuring plenty of opportunity for aficionados of sport fishing.
The Sailfish Pro Series is a professional association that brings together the best-of-the-best sailfish anglers for a season-long challenge. The series encompasses six tournaments from Palm Beach to Key West, including the Sailfish Open at Hawks Cay. Teams earn points for standings in each tournament, and the top five teams and one wild card advance to a Post-Season Fish Off, May 1-3, 2009. The winner earns the title of Sailfish Pro Series Champion, as well as a $100,000 first prize.
The tournament will be produced by Executive Adventures, LLC, an event planning company that is the parent for the World Sailfish Championship in Key West, The Sailfish Cup in Miami and the new Sailfish Pro Series. In keeping with Executive Adventure tournament traditions, The Sailfish Open will be a first class experience for anglers, sponsors and guests.
Tournament weekend rates start at $335 per night. For further details or to make charter or room reservations at Hawk Cay, please call (888) 443-6393 or visit www.hawkscay.com.
For information on The Sailfish Open tournament please contact Laura Emmole at (727) 631-0072 or visit www.sailfishopen.com .
About Hawks Cay
Hawks Cay is the ultimate water sports destination located on the 60-acre private island, Duck Key, in the Florida Keys. The casually elegant resort features world-class fishing, a full-service marina, Dolphin Connection program, Calm Waters Spa, and kid and teen clubs, as well as a myriad of spectacular water-based activities, including sailing and diving. In February 2008, Hawks Cay revealed its dramatic transformation after a $35 million renovation. In addition to redesigning all 177 guest rooms and 100 two- and three-bedroom villas, the resort offers a new lobby area, striking veranda and sun terrace. Sophisticated dining options include signature restaurant Alma, featuring Nuevo Latino cuisine; The Terrace serving classic breakfast and brunch; The Bar at Alma featuring a selection of the world’s finest rums; Beach Grill, serving fresh seafood prepared on an open-air grill; and classic Keys-style dining at Tom’s Harbor House. Five pools, including one exclusively for adults and a Pirate Ship pool for children, accent the resort’s water’s-edge location on the Atlantic Ocean. As the title sponsor for the Saltwater Experience Cable fishing show and the host of the Sunrise-Sunset Tarpon Tournament, the Mercury Redbone Tournament and the Sailfish Open as part of the Sailfish Pro Series, Hawks Cay’s full-service, 85-slip marina is the premier destination for fishing in the Florida Keys. Hawks Cay is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. www.hawkscay.com.
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