buc cup news - october 2014
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The official news magazine of the Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament.TRANSCRIPT
THE BUC CUP NEWS
January 22—24, 2015
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BUC CUP NEWS All the News of Sailfish We Wish to Print!All the News of Sailfish We Wish to Print!All the News of Sailfish We Wish to Print!
The excitement is starting to build in the run up to the 52nd Annual Buccaneer Cup, Flori-da’s premiere sailfish tourna-ment. Teams are looking for-ward to the winter sailfish sea-son and we’ve got a barnburn-er of a contest scheduled for you. More sponsors, more teams, more Calcutta catego-ries for live and dead bait and the awards dinner is back at the Sailfish Club of Palm Beach!
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About the 52nd Annual
BUCCANEER CUP
Where Legends are Born
Pg. 4
Fishing Schedule-Rules-
Prize Structure
Pg. 6-7
Meet Courtney Bowden Pg. 10
Special Appearances at the
BUC CUP
Pg. 10
About Reel Tim e Apps and
Live Scoring
Pg. 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I t’s in the air, can you feel it?
The nights are getting cool-
er. Trees are starting to
show traces of autumn foliage
with bright reds , oranges and
yellows. Ocean temperatures are
dipping and boats
from north of the
Mason-Dixon line
are on the move
to their winter
dockage in more
Southern climes.
The Florida sail-
fish season is on
the horizon and
it’s time for you to
put your tourna-
ment schedule
together. And
what tournament
schedule would-
n’t be complete
without fishing a
Florida tradition,
the Buccaneer
Cup!
For over 50 years
the Buc Cup has
been there in the heart of the
season. Steeped in history it
beckons you to become part of
the legend and it couldn’t be
any easier. To register, click here.
To learn more about the event
click here. To check us out on
Facebook, click here.
We’ve got some interesting sur-
prises on tap including some
new Calcutta categories to put
more money into both the live
bait and dead bait competition.
By popular demand we are
heading back to the Sailfish Club
for the awards dinner and we
have some new
sponsors coming on
board that should
liven up an already
festive mood. You
can read more about
that and more as we
get closer to tourna-
ment time by living
the Buc Facebook
page.
And if you haven't
signed up to receive
future issues of the
BUC CUP NEWS click
here and you will get
them delivered to
your inbox as they
are published.
Fall is in the air, win-
ter sailfish season is
on the way and
we’re looking for-
ward to seeing you at the 52nd
Annual Buccaneer Cup!
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Subhead
By: Gary Caputi
SAILFISH SEASON—Time for BUC CUP #52
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BUCCANEER CUP SPONSORSBUCCANEER CUP SPONSORSBUCCANEER CUP SPONSORS It would be impossible to put on the Buccaneer Cup without the our many loyal
sponsors. We extend our most sincere thanks for all they do for us, the contestants,
the Recreational Fishing Alliance and the Florida Fish for Life Cancer Fund.
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General Information
1) January 22, 2015 (6 PM) – Captain’s Meeting: Buccaneer Yacht Club, 1281 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island, FL 33404 (Registration/Calcutta Entry 4 to 6 PM)
2) Fishing Days - January 23 & 24, 2015. (No Lay Day)
3) Fishing Hours - Lines in 8:00 AM. Lines out 3:30 PM.
4) Boundaries: From 27.30.00 latitude (Ft. Pierce Inlet area) to 26.02.00 latitude (Ft. Lauderdale Inlet area) and no further offshore than 072.50 longitude.
5) Boats may leave from Lake Worth or Jupiter Inlets no earlier than 6:30 AM and must return catch logs to Sailfish Marina or Castaway Marina by 5:00 PM.
6) Boats need fish only one day for tournament to be official.
7) There is no weather committee. The determi-nation to fish is at the discretion of the captain and crew, who assume all liability for their deci-sions.
8) Certified Observers may be provided by the tournament as available.
Fishing Regulations
9) I.G.F.A. Rules apply except as follows.
10) Only non-offset circle hooks and maximum 20-lb. test line may be used.
11) Double lines cannot be longer than 15 feet and the combined length of a double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet.
12) Live or dead baits may be used, but only one type of bait is permitted in the water at any time. Chumming of any kind, including with live bait, is prohibited. Backing into schools and casting from a dead boat are prohibited.
13) No more than six rods are permitted in the water at any time. This includes rods being used to catch bait.
14) No more than two kites for live bait and no more than two teasers or dredges for trolling are permitted. Live bait teasers are prohibited.
Catch Validation
15) To qualify for points each release must be called in to the Tournament Committee incuding the angler's full name immediately by VHF radio or cell phone and be acknowledged with an as-signed catch number and official time of release. Hook ups 15 minutes prior to the end of fishing must be called in for release after lines out to qualify.
16) A release is official when either the leader is touched by the mate or the leader is wound in-side the rod tip.
17) Your entry into either tournament implies ex-pressed approval that you and all anglers and crew members will submit to a polygraph test if requested by the rules committee. Failure to do will result in disqualification.
Fishing Schedule - Rules - Prizes
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Point Structure & Scoring
18) Release points will be awarded as follows: 200 points for sailfish on live bait. 300 point for sailfish on dead bait. 400 points for marlin on either bait. 19) In case of a tie the winners will be deter-mined by earliest release times.
20) Protests must be submitted to the Rules Committee in writing accompanied by a non-refundable $500 filing fee no later than 5:00 PM. In all cases the decision of the Rules Committee is final.
General Requirements
21. Boats and anglers must comply with all state and federal fishing regulations and li-censing requirements. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. All boats must carry appropriate liability insurance.
22. All boats must be a minimum of 27 feet LOA. The final determination of a boat’s eligi-bility will be at the discretion of the Rules Committee.
CASH PRIZES
$5,000 for most points live bait.
$5,000 for most points dead bait.
Added Entry Levels (Calcuttas)
Overall Categories
$5000 Most Points Overall (WTA)
$3000 Most Points Overall (50/30/20)
$3000 Daily Points (60/40)
$1500 Most Billfish Released (60/40)
Live Bait Categories
$2000 Most Points Live Bait Daily (60/40)
$2000 Most Points Live Bait Overall (WTA)
Dead Bait Categories
$2000 Most Points Dead Bait Daily (60/40)
$2000 Most Points Dead Bait Overall (WTA)
General Categories
$250 Top Angler (WTA)
$500 Biggest Meat Fish K D W (WTA)
$500 Charity Category (Prize: Free Entry In Buccaneer Cup in 2016)
(85% payout - 15% donated to chari-ties)
All participants, captains and crews in the Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Re-lease Tournament enter at their own risk. Committee members and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the tournaments shall be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence, harm or injury to any participant, boat captain, crew member, vessel and/or equipment, which may occur during the tour-nament.
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I am a native Florida girl, born and raised in the panhandle of the Gulf Coast. You could say I bleed salt water and sunshine!
After graduating from Florida State University (Go Noles), I moved to beautiful North Palm Beach, FL and fell in love with the Atlantic Coast, trips to the Bahamas and having the Florida Keys within driving distance.
For the past seven years I have worked in in a va-riety of jobs in the marine and sport-fishing indus-try from boat manufacturers to boat dealers, but the majority of my career has focused on direct-
ing Sport-Fishing Tournaments. I am particularly proud of the fact that through these events we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities and have created incredible rela-tionships with so many of the participants, ven-dors and sponsors.
With my new consulting and consierge compa-ny, Contact Courtney, my past experience allows me to offer my clients the best services available in South Florida, Costa Rica, USVI, Bermuda, Ba-hamas, Panama and more.
I love sharing my experience and knowledge to
MEET COURTNEY Courtney Bowden is the Buccaneer Cup’s Event Coordinator, a fa-
miliar face on the tournament scene and most recently an entre-
preneur with a new business “ContactCourtney.com”
help create a most amazing experience for YOU wherever you’re planning a tournament, a trip to the islands or other event. I live an incredibly fun and beautiful life doing all the wonderful and ex-citing things I love and the most valuable thing I have learned is that everything is better when it is shared!
I specialize in problem solving, event logistics, pro-motion and answering your questions to make your experiences, events and activities fun and painless!
Think of me as the friend you call when you need recommendations, advice or help. That’s what I’m here for, to help and share my knowledge and expertise! That’s how this business began, after more than 7 years in the marine and sport-fishing industry I noticed a trend of growing phone calls and requests for help with events, tournaments and recommendations. Each person noting “I was told to contact you about….” And so, Contact Courtney was formed.
About ContactCourtney. With over seven years experience directing sport-fishing tournaments in South Florida I have be-
come one of the most sought after consultants for the event and tournament industry. If you have an upcoming tournament or event that you would like to breathe some new life into or you need new ideas or logistical assistance please don't hesitate to contact us. Courtney is available for both hourly consulting to share information and expertise or to assist in the execution of an entire event. ContactCourtney offers consulting and concierge services for Special Events; Fishing Tournaments; Travel arrangements & activities (Corporate and leisure); Sport-fishing Charters; Golf Arrange-ments; Marketing, Public Relations and Social Me-dia Management. ContactCourtney Consulting is your “go-to” re-source and provider of custom concierge, travel, event management and marketing solutions. For more information or to contact Courtney go to www.ContactCourtney.com or call 561-909-7868.
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NEWS FROM OUR
SPONSORS
TWO NEW HULLS ON LINE AT
AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTS
Stuart, Florida, boat builder and vessel -service provider American Custom Yachts reports that two new hulls are underway at their 63-acre facility on the Okeechobee Waterway.
Fabricated on plasma -cut steel jigs to en-sure absolute precision, both hulls are de-signed for speed and performance utilizing ACY’s traditional composite cold -molded
construction process to maximize strength and minimize weight.
ACY's new 67-footer incorporates revolu-tionary technology and an innovative de-sign unlike any other American on the wa-ter. The house and bridge are fabricated out of lightweight materials encased in molded fiberglass, giving the new ACY67 a look that is distinctively different, yet tru-ly American.
The engine and fuel tanks have been in-stalled, along with the Seakeeper gyro sta-
bilizer and bow thruster. Shaft logs are in place, and trim tab pockets have been fab-ricated. Electrical wiring is underway, and harnesses have been run to the breaker panel. The house fairing is complete and ready for primer. Toe rails have been fab-ricated and primed and are ready for in-stallation, along with the cockpit sub deck and tuna tubes. The bridge liner has been installed and final bridge fairing is under-way. Bridge furniture has been cut for in-stallation. Fabrication is underway on the
salon and stateroom cabinetry and furnish-ings, and the interior is being prepped for the installation of audio-video equipment. Rough plumbing is in place, and the interi-or shower fabrication is complete.
Hull fairing on ACY's new 68 -footer is near-ing completion in preparation for primer and hull flipping.
To stay on top of hull construction pro-gress and the latest news and information from ACY, go to www.americancustomyachts.com .
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CONTENDER BOATS DEBUTESCONTENDER BOATS DEBUTES
NEW 22 SPORTNEW 22 SPORT
Contender Boats has been producing some of the highest quality offshore fishing boats on the market for over 30 years. But now, Contender is merging into a new market through industry changing innovations all while keeping true to its vision and mission.
Whatever it is that floats your personal boat, the
new Con-
tender 22
Sport cen-
ter console
has it cov-
ered. It
doesn’t
matter if
you are an
avid fisher-
man, a
weekend
warrior, or
a leisurely
cruiser.
This vessel was made with you in mind.
“You talked, and we listened.” Said Contender’s Director of Marketing, Les Stewart. “Until now Contender has not offered a family friendly pack-age in our vessels under 25’ in length. This model not only comes standard with forward and aft seating, but also has a step down console with optional head. But don’t worry… the 22 Sport is built with the fisherman in mind as well with a 26 gallon transom livewell, 3 large fish boxes, and
plenty of insulated storage. This truly is the per-fect package for the angler who wants it all.”
With its power options of dual Yamaha F150-hp,
dual Yamaha F155-hp, single Yamaha F300-hp,
or single Yamaha F250-hp four-stroke outboards
you can expect the 22 Sport to be fast yet fuel
efficient.
Standard fuel capacity on the 22 Sport is 100 gal-
lons, giving it a range well in excess of 300 miles
depend-
ing on
conditions
and driv-
ing style.
As with all
other Con-
tender’s,
each 22
Sport is
built to
order with
many oth-
er custom
options to
make your 22 Sport a truly one of a kind vessel.
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 22’6” Beam: 8’6” Draft: 18” Deadrise: 22.5˚ Weight: 4,450 LBS (Ready to Fish) For more information visit the Contender Boats Inc. website at www.contenderoffshore.com.
NEWS FROM OUR
SPONSORS
NEWS FROM OUR
SPONSORS
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NEWS FROM OUR
SPONSORS
JARRETT BAY BOATWORKS JARRETT BAY BOATWORKS
DELIVERS ON A TALL ORDER DELIVERS ON A TALL ORDER
43 Hardtop Express is in a Class of Its Own!
Jarrett Bay Boatworks recently delivered custom hull # 53, a 43’ Hardtop Express headed to bring a little Carolina Flare® to the Northeast Canyons. After compiling an impressive boat ownership resume of production and custom craft up to 80’, the owner of Jarrett Bay’s newest launch “Gregarious” brought an extensive custom wish list to the company’s designers and craftsmen. Always up for a unique challenge Jarrett Bay ac-
commodated the owner’s towering height by elevating the hardtop to provide a comfortable head clearance when he is standing at the interi-or helm station. Interior arrangements were also elongated for added comfort in the cabin. With an intent focus on the business-end of this Jarrett Bay, the owner & captain’s cockpit order definitely did not fall short on any detail. Ensur-ing access to the twin 600hp Cummins QSC mo-tors and Zeus pod drives did not encroach on deck space, the 43HTX’s hydraulic cockpit decklift delivers in both form & state-of-the-art function. Making the most out of all spaces, the mezzanine not only serves as a comfort station complete with an ice maker and drink coolers, it also pro-
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vides bait storage and functions as an aft helm station with pod joystick controls in a recessed compartment . Also serving double-duty is the stern fishbox that doubles as a live well. Keeping the aft deck space clear of clutter from head to toe, the electric teaser reels are flush mounted into the cabin overhang, and a low-footprint Re-lease Marine Battle Saddle perfectly complements Jarrett Bay’s finely crafted teak cockpit accents, as well as the custom metal, CNC-cut Jarrett Bay logo drain covers. Raising the cockpit floor, an Alexseal® premium yacht finish adorns one of the most accessible engine room spaces for a boat of this size. In ad-dition to the power package & pod drive sys-tem, an ISO boost unit, wa-termaker and Cummins Onan Generator are all positioned for convenient reach. Look down af-ter dusk, and you’ll find your own aquarium forming around custom underwater transom LED lights. Walk forward safely using a hidden finger rail on the cabin sides to access the custom anchor pulpit and windlass, and look back at the wide-view wrap-around windows with wipers for maximum visi-bility in unfavorable conditions. Look up to find FLIR technology, custom LED tower lights, pod joystick controls, teaser reel remote, and actuated storage drawers all conveniently accessible in the buggy top. Walking in the cabin door, you step into a dual-functioning helm and saloon space wrapped in the richness of custom book-matched cherry ve-neer and trim accents. Notably used by Cadillac as their interior accent wood for its perfect bal-ance of luxury and durability, Sapele is matched with maple on the floors with a satin finish throughout. Sapele lumber runners are also used
in the headliner to provide a luxurious accent, and to help make the cabin space feel even larg-er. Two Stidd helm chairs with a matching elec-tronics dash wrap are the foundation for the inte-rior driving station with pod joystick controls. Guests can keep the captain company in a Jarrett Bay signature bucket seat and sofa with dry stor-age underneath; or lend a hand in the well-appointed galley with hidden Sub-Zero refrigera-tor/freezer units, a hidden microwave and max-imized storage space and cabinetry. lt with canyon overnighters and extended Carib-bean cruising in mind, the Jarrett Bay 43 HTX comfortably sleeps four in a forward queen berth
stateroom and a side-by-side bunk room beneath saloon. This unique bunk room bonus space is afforded due to the small-er footprint needed for the engine room thanks to the compact pod drives. The queen bed lifts for custom rod storage, and hanging and
storage lockers are found centrally and on the outboard hull sides. Keeping things custom all the way into the head, here you will find a hand-carved, high-gloss Sa-pele sink and matching counter top, custom wall-paper and a teak trimmed, seamless glass shower entrance. Wrapping it all up in a shiny Alexseal Kingston Grey coated hull, a Josh Everett Nautical Designs hand-painted transom, and topped off with a custom buggy top, the “Gregarious” is ready to share the quality, passion and dedication of Jar-rett Bay’s custom Carolina construction with all she may encounter. To see more of the Gregarious go to www.jarrettbayboatworks.com.
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NEWS FROM OUR
SPONSORS
VIKING YACHT ANNOUNCES VIKING YACHT ANNOUNCES NEW FLAGSHIPNEW FLAGSHIP
Debute of New 92 Convertible at Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show
Not so long ago, many experienced tourna-ment skippers and anglers felt a boat over 70 feet was on the cusp of being too large to ef-fectively compete on the tournament trail. But the Viking 74 Convertible launched in May 2004 proved differently. Fast forward to the fall 2008 when the launch of our 82 Converti-ble continued the upward trend demonstrat-ing beyond any doubt that Viking hit another grand slam with its then new flagship. Now
we approach the threshold of another amaz-ing achievement, the Viking 92 Convertible, as we continue to lead the industry with new product and unrivaled innovation. Launched in late summer 2014, the Viking 92 Converti-ble will be available in Open Bridge and En-closed Bridge configurations. This new boat has a stunning profile in either version with several motor yacht cues includ-ing dual mezzanine decks; one in the cockpit and the second on the main level after deck. The latter mezzanine offers both rear facing lounge seating, along with a second seating area and a table for al fresco dining. An out-side galley and grilling area are included for
added convenience and ambiance. The yacht’s interior is a showpiece of ele-gance and luxury. The 24-foot beam not only opens the salon but transforms it into a ma-jestic living room with built-in furniture and plush appointments like a 55-inch flat screen television that rises on a lift out of the walnut cabinetry. An L-shape island in the galley complements the work area and all counter-tops feature custom selected granite. A walk-in pantry and a full day head are forward and characterize an excellent use of space. Near-by, a formal dining area accommodates six guests. The 92 Convertible has six staterooms, each with its own private head and shower. The full beam master suite features a king size walk around bed, a walk-in closet, a dressing table, and his and her private facilities. Crew quarters are aft with access from the cockpit. The full beam area includes a head with a
shower, a small galley area, and upper and lower berths in a private cabin. Propulsion choices include offerings by Cater-pillar and MTU. The communication, naviga-tion and entertainment electronic package will be designed and installed by Viking sister company, Atlantic Marine Electronics. The first Viking 92 Convertible will be an enclosed bridge with a custom tuna tower designed and fabricated by Palm Beach Towers, also a Viking subsidiary. Selecting our subsidiaries for standard and optional accessories allows us to deliver the 92 Convertible turnkey ready. Hull number one of this new series will premiere at the October 2014 Fort Lauder-dale International Boat Show. We encourage you to contact your Viking dealer about the 92 Convertible, and follow regular updates about this new build on www.vikingyachts.com.
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REAL TIME SCORING REAL TIME SCORING WITH REEL TIME APPSWITH REEL TIME APPS
Live scoring via smart phones has become all the rage in billfish tournaments the past
couple years. The Buccaneer started offering it two years ago. It’s an amazing feature
and contestants love it! Matt and Amanda Dicembrino, the creators of Real Time Apps,
are the people who make it all possible.
R eel Time Apps is what you get when you mix one self-taught app devel-
oper with a lifetime fishing enthusiast. An innovative app that is at the forefront of salt water fishing, Reel Time Apps is the front runner in fishing tournament live scoring. With the touch of an icon, participants and tournament fans can stay up to date with tournament standings and other im-portant tournament infor-mation in real time, from anywhere. Reel Time Apps was born when owners Matthew and Amanda Dicem-brino attended a Bahamas tournament in 2007. As was the norm at the time, the “up to date” scoring was on a white board un-der the tournament tent. Matt being of a tech-nical background and mind-set said, “we have to do something about this”. The next year the tournament had live web scor-ing and the updates and improvements have rolled out every year since.
Matt developed the first Reel Time Apps app for the Pirate's Cove Sailfish Classic in Stuart,
FL in 2011. No one had seen anything like it. Now the team is rapidly add-ing tournaments and app users to the al-ready tens of thousands of users following the fishing from Virginia Beach as far south
as Puerto Rico.
Reel Time Apps has an intui-tive design that allows even the most novice of users to easily navigate the app.
App users can favorite a boat to receive push notifica-tions in real time when a boat releases a fish. Partici-pants and fans can view and send pictures from the app. If you or someone on the boat takes great (or funny) photos you may send them to the tournament director to be included in the app. Whether you are on the go or at your desk, there are 3 ways to watch the tourna-ment: iPhone, Android and Web apps.
