APRIL 2006, VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 Editor: Paula Owen  
Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament

2006 DATES
August 23-26
Early Entry Deadline
July 13th


AUGUST 23-26, 2006
WEDNESDAY
Registration 2-6:00pm
Kick-Off Party 6-10:00pm
Captain's Meeting 6:30pm

THURSDAY
Fishing 8:30am-3:00pm
Scales Open 12-8:00pm
Dock Party 7-10:00pm

FRIDAY
Fishing 8:30am-3:00pm
Scales Open 12-8:00pm
Dock Party 7-10:00pm

SATURDAY
Fishing 8:30am-3:00pm
Scales Open 12-7:00pm
Awards/Auction 7-11:00pm


For more information
call Paula Owen
at 757.652.8409
or e-mail
paula@VBBT.com



presented by
Toyota

In this edition: Conservation: Guy Harvey seminar to benefit Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Sponsor: Release Marine opens new office; Tournament: Early entry deadline and tournament charters.

ANGLING FOR ART WITH GUY HARVEY
Dr. Guy Harvey is one of the most famous marine artists of our time. It's a rare angler who doesn't have at least a few t-shirts with his prints on them. We know Guy Harvey as an artist but did you know he's also a scientist, author, angler, diver, television personality and photographer? Dr. Harvey is also a philanthropist, donating much of his time and art to aid marine research.

What Guy Harvey hasn't done so far is come to our area. That's about to change. On April 14th-15th Dr. Harvey will be doing a benefit for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The two day event, named "Angling for Art", will be held at the VIMS Gloucester CampusFULL STORY

RELEASE MARINE OPENS NEW OFFICE
Release Marine has opened a new location in south Florida to better serve their customers. The new location will showcase many of the fine products Release Marine offers including Fighting Chairs, Rocket Launchers, Tables and more, and will also serve as a home base for installations and service calls in the Florida area.

Stop in and say hello to Matt Hecht (matt@releasemarine.com) —he's looking forward to meeting you!

Release Marine, 44E Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (directly next door to the Fisherman’s Center), 561-845-4640 or 401-339-1113, www.releasemarine.com.

EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE
It's never too early to get your entry in or book your charter for the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament.

This year's early entry deadline is July 13. Entries received by that date are eligible for the Early Bird Drawing and a chance to win a free entry to the 2007 VBBT—A $1,500 value! So get your Entry Form in today!

And if you're looking for a charter, be sure to check out our list of local Charter Boats or call Paula Owen at 757.652.8409.

Special Thanks to our Diamond and Platinum Level Sponsors listed below—
To see a full list of our Sponsors, visit the VBBT Sponsor Page.

VBBT Sponsors Bluewater Yacht Sales Viking Yachts Charles Barker Lexus Corona Virginia Motor Speedway Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales Jarrett Bay Boatworks Hatteras Yachts Ace Marine/Man Engines Vivo! Restaurants Carter Machinery Ransome Marine Miller Lite Release Marine Outback Steakhouse Western Branch Diesel/MTU Caterpillar Cox Communications City of Virginia Beach Regulator Marine Bank of Hampton Roads U.S. Foodservice Virginia Beach Fishing Center

Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament • PO Box 568 • Virginia Beach, VA 23451
phone 757.652.8409 • fax 757.428.5935 • paula@VBBT.com

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