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July 19, 2008 - To celebrate the contribution that Francis Nunes Jr. made to Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing over forty years, on Saturday 27th September 2008 the 1st Annual Francis Nunes Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament will take place at the Catamaran Marina, Falmouth Harbour.
Owner Hugh Bailey was a close friend and associate of Frankie over the years and looks forward to honouring Frankie at the tournament as do Frankie’s family members and close friends, many of whom will take part in the fishing, as well as enjoying the lime.
This new one day tournament is Antigua sport fishing at its most fast and furious with eight hours to catch the biggest wahoo, dolphin, tuna and kingfish (no marlin this time), by a male, female and youth, plus prizes for the most poundage caught by boats 23 feet and under, and over 23 ft. The youngest angler will also get a prize.(Captains Briefing will be the evening before).
If you prefer eating fish to catching it we have an afternoon and evening in Seafood paradise lined up for you. From 2.30pm until…. food booths will be offering everything - fried fish, crab backs, seafood paella, seafood pepperpot, seafood chowder, curried conch, conch fritters, fish kebab, lobster and all your fishy favourites through to nigri sushi, waki rolls and sashimi morawasi. (plus a some chicken and ribs for those who aren’t real fish aficionado’s). Champagne, wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks will keep specatators and anglers well lubricated into the evening, and of course, the tournament would not be complete without Chickie’s Hi-Fi. Food and drinks on sale from Captains Quarter’s, Kate’s Barbecue, Global Catering Services, Kesari, Quin Farara and the Sports Fishing Club Bar sponsored by As. Brydens and Sons (Antigua) Ltd.
The award ceremony happens at 6.00pm and then the after party starts. Make sure you come ready to eat and drink – fresh fish on sale fresh from the catch, covered dining will make for comfortable sampling of the seafood, and don’t forget , if you fill up too quickly, you can always buy to take away.
This day is the opening party, the fishing and the awards party all rolled into one day! Can you handle it?
Save the date – its going to be a fantastic day – anglers wishing to take part please log onto www.antiguabarbudasportfishing.com for more information and registration form. For more information call chairman Phillip Shoul on (268) 726-4700 or e-mail basicblue ( @ ) candw dot ag.
