Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament to be held this August 25-29 (United States)
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Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament to be held this August 25-29 (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States -
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2010-08-11
First Major Tournament in the Region Celebrates Reopened Fishing Waters
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be the home of the Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament this August 25-29.
This new tournament celebrates the favorable conditions in the Gulf of Mexico plus the reopening of Federal fishing waters, and will bring the fishing and boating community together to show the world that Florida's Emerald Coast is open for tourism and fishing.
The Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament will be the first major fishing tournament in the region for the season. "This event is an opportunity for anglers to get out there and enjoy what they love to do as well as for their families to enjoy all the amenities the resort has to offer," said Tournament Director Shawna Meisner.
The venue, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Baytowne Marina and The Village of Baytowne Wharf will have vendors and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Bring the entire family out for the boat parade on Thursday night, nightly weigh-ins on Friday and Saturday and enjoy activities for all ages.
Tournament categories will include Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Swordfish, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Grouper and catch and release for Blue Marin, White Marlin, Swordfish, Sailfish, Spearfish.
The Destin History and Fishing Museum will benefit from this community event, their mission is to preserve and honor the history of Destin, Florida The Luckiest Fishing Village in the World.
The Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament runs August 25-29 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. For registration forms, dockage or more information visit www.sandestin.com/fish, call 850-267-6168 or email shawnameisner@sandestin.com. For information on the resort and overnight accommodations, visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-877-549-6779. Discounts on accommodations are available including a free night with the purchase of two with the code FISH.
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