2008 World Sailfish Championship | Sailfish City

World Sailfish Championship Trophy

$100,000 1st Place Guaranteed Cash

The 2008 World Sailfish Championship is set to kick off in just 2 weeks! Think you have what it takes to be a world champion?

The tournament will be held April 15th-19th 2008 in Key West, Florida. If you think you have what it takes, registration and schedule details are below. See you on the water!

The Entry Fee for the tournamnent is $7,500 plus tax. That fee includes one boat with up to six anglers (Owner, Captain and up to four crew). The fee also includes six VIP gift bags and six VIP social passes. Additional crew can be added for $500 per person, which includes VIP social pass (quantities limited).

The optional Charity Division is $6,000. $1,000 of your entry will go to your qualified 501(c)(3) charity of choice. $5,000 of your entry will be distributed 50/50 between the WSC Charitable Foundation and the overall winner’s qualified 501(c)(3) charity of choice. Fully tax deductible.

Schedule of Events:

Monday April 14, 2008

TBD	Lexus & Cirrus Airport Meet & Greet

Tuesday April 15, 2008

TBD	Lexus & Cirrus Airport Meet & Greet
TBD	Start of Treasure Hunt sponsored in part by Mel Fisher’s Treasures and Little Switzerland
11:00am - 4:00pm	Registration in Mallory Square
5:30pm - 6:45pm	Mandatory Captains Meeting in Mallory Square
7:00pm	Color Guard Presentation and National Anthem
7:10pm	Military Fly Over
7:15pm	Amerex Kick-Off Party

Wednesday April 16, 2008 (Day 1 Fishing)

7:00am	Boats leave control area
8:00am	Lines in the water
3:30pm	Lines out of the water
5:00pm	Deadline:Mini DV tapes/Mini DVD-R Discs handed in to committee boat
7:00pm - 9:00pm	Sunset Key Seafood Extravaganza in Mallory Square

Thursday April 17, 2008 (Day 2 Fishing)

7:00am	Boats leave control area
8:00am	Lines in the water
3:30pm	Lines out of the water
5:00pm	Deadline: Mini DV tapes/Mini DVD-R Discs handed in to committee boat
5:00pm	Yacht Clubs of the Americas presents the Coach’s Party with Silent & Live Charity Auctions in Mallory Square
11:00pm	After Party & Mechanical Bull Riding hosted at Cowboy Bill’s

Friday April 18, 2008 (Lay Day)

11:00am - 2:00pm	Viking Yachts Dock Party - presented by Galati Yacht Sales & HMY Yacht Sales at Conch Republic Seafood Company
2:00pm - 5:00pm	Lexus and Cirrus present Dockside Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres at the Westin
2:00pm - 5:00pm	Raymarine Open House at the Westin (See Raymarine representative)
2:00pm - 5:00pm	Sea Trials at the Westin (See dealer representative)
8:00pm	Concert for the Keys A Thank You To Key West in Mallory Square

Saturday April 19, 2008 (Final Day of Fishing)

6:00am	Boats leave control area
7:00am	Lines in the water
2:00pm	Lines out of the water
3:30pm	Deadline:Mini DV tapes/Mini DVD-R Discs handed in to committee boat
7:00pm	Florida Viking Yachts Dealers Awards Banquet presented by Galati Yacht Sales and HMY Yacht Sales