PRESS RELEASE

Stuart, FL (December 14, 2009) – The 21st annual Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic kicked off on December 3 at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina in Stuart, Florida. 25 teams competed during three days of fishing and released a total of 181 sailfish.

Final results are as follows:

1st place overall – Bandolero, 73’ F&S, Captain Hans Kraaz, 25 releases
2nd place overall – Boneshaker, 54’ Willis, Captain Scott Fawcett, 16 releases
3rd place overall – Ohana, 66’ Spencer, Captain Eddie Wheeler, 13 releases

Top Male Angler – Kevin Paul, Bandolero, 9 releases
Top Female Angler – Dawn Samuels, Princess Lily, 2 releases

The Grant Stokes Memorial Sportsmanship Award was presented to Sharon and Alan Sadler on Intents. The Sadler family was presented with a gift basket donated by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Tournament Director Laurie Bass stated, “We were thrilled with both the turnout and the overall results. The hard work of the staff at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina as well as the efforts of the tournament volunteers helped make the Sailfish Classic a success for all the teams, guests, and sponsors.”

The dates for next year’s Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic are December 2 – December 5, 2010. For more information, please visit www.piratescovesailfishclassic.com.
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