- The two-day tournament is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, and is part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship.
TORTOLA, BVI – The government of the Virgin Islands is collaborating with the BVI Tourist Board and North Drop Open to host a fishing tournament ‘catch and release’ event for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda.
Junior minister for agriculture and fisheries, Dr Karl Dawson said in a press briefing last Friday that the government will be promoting and strengthening the Territory’s tourism product and is happy to partner with the agencies in promoting the Virgin Islands as a prime location for big game fishing.
Dawson said a contribution of $50,000 will be donated towards the successful hosting of the two-day event.
“I see North Drop fishing tournament as the start of something great not just as a one-off event. We see this as an opportunity that has tremendous growth and potential, not only as a fishing tournament, but more importantly for placing the Virgin Islands back at the centre of sport fishing in the world.” Dawson said
Chairman of North Drop Open, Thomas Warner, said:
“We are confident that this event will make the Virgin Islands world famous in respect to the sport fishing of blue marlins. I encourage everyone to follow us, come out, get involve and make the BVI a great success.”
The two-day tournament is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, and is part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship.
Rules to participate in the tournament
- All boats entered must be in Virgin Gorda with their team registered by 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 8 and departs Spanish Town on the days of the tournament and be present at the awards ceremony.
- Food and drinks will be available from 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
- The Entry fee is $2,500 per boat.
- Organisers will pay the Tournament and Angler Fees required by the government of the Virgin Islands.
- Each boat must provide its anglers’ names and identification.
