Here are the winners of the 19th Annual
Alice Kelly, Ladies ONLY Tournament
86 Total boats fished

Entry Fee - Top Lady Angler
1. Pelican - Missy Bracher
Released - 08/10/08 10:04 AM
White Marlin 70.00 70.00 70.00

2. First Crack - Denise LaCour
Released - 08/10/08 12:18 PM
Sailfish 70.00 70.00 70.00

Top Boat Award
1. Freestyle - Kenny Kenny
Released - 08/10/08 2:22 PM
Blue Marlin 120.00 120.00 330.00

2. Point Runner - Danny Wadsworth
Released - 08/10/08 PM
Blue Marlin 120.00 120.00 310.00

3. Bi-Op-Sea - Jesse Granitzki
Released - 08/10/08 11:43 AM
Blue Marlin 120.00 120.00 260.00

Top Yellowfin
1 Sea Dog - Macy Acon
08/10/08 5:29 PM
Tuna - Yellowfin 44.75 40.50 28.00 68.50 44.75 44.75

Top Dolphin
1. Pier Pressure - Joyce Engelman,
08/10/08 - 5:43 PM
Dolphin/Dorado 42.35 50.50 24.00 74.50 42.35 42.35

Eleanor Dembosky with a Blue Marlin Release wins the

Lyle O. Vick Young Angler Award

Presented by
Sentara Healthcare
Surgical Oncology Associates.

Honorable MENTION:
Olivia Accostamadiedo (6 years old) caught her first sailfish

19th Annual Alice Kelly - Ladies Only - Tournament

Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournaments and the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group welcome you to the 19th Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Billfish Tournament. We look forward to the fishing excitement that occurs each year during this event that has become an Outer Banks tradition. We also look forward to once again coming together to support the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group (OBCSG) and the exceptional work this group does to support the community. The Outer Banks Cancer Support Group received nearly $20,000 in donations from the 2007 event, and this year we would like to raise even more.

One simple way we can all contribute to accomplishing this goal this year is to pay a minimal fee each night for meal/drinks, with all proceeds, less food expenses, being donated to the OBCSG. We are fortunate to be able to offer an open bar both nights through the generous sponsorships of Bluewater Yacht Sales, Bacardi and Wildcat Propellers. We are also grateful to have excellent pricing from our caterers, who are able to provide exceptional meals with larger percentage of proceeds benefiting the OBCSG. This year's caterers are Basnight's Lone Cedar Café, Green Leaf Celebrations and the Gourmet Bake Shoppe.

NEW - Thanks to recent sponsor donations, we are able to reduce the cost of meal tickets. The new prices are reflected below.

In addition, we are able to offer additional value to each team compliments of Bluewater Yacht Sales. This year each team will receive four complimentary tournament shirts. Additional apparel will be available for sale with a portion of each sale donated to the OBCSG. We have included an updated event schedule and meal costs for your review. Please call us at (252) 473-1015 if we can be of any assistance as you plan for the tournament.

Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournaments and the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group thank you for your support.

This tournament is for ladies only and is considered a practice day for our famed Billfish Tournament. Slips are extremely limited so register as soon as possible.

Click here to download the registration form.

Click here to download the rules and information (shown below)

Registration:
August 9

Days of Fishing:
August 10

All tournament participants must follow all state and federal laws.
19th Annual Alice Kelly Ladies Only Memorial Billfish Tournament
Registration: August 9
Fishing: August 10

1. Registration — All applicants should make every effort possible to turn in registration forms prior to the registration date of August 9th. Final registration will be held Saturday, August 9, 2007 at Pirate's Cove Marina, under the Event Pavilion from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Captains' Meeting will be at 6:30 PM. All boats must be registered with the Tournament Committee and entry fees paid to qualify for trophies. Any substitute must be registered with the Tournament Committee and will be permissible only if the original boat becomes disabled. NOTE: If weather creates a situation where fishing is questionable, teams may register on Sunday morning, August 10th 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM under the Event Pavilion.

2. Entry Fees — $500.00 per boat. Each team will receive four complimentary official tournament shirts. Captains, anglers, sponsors and all guests are required to purchase meal/drink tickets each night of the event. All proceeds, less actual tournament food/drink expenses, will be donated to the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group. 

NEW - Thanks to recent sponsor donations, we are able to reduce the cost of meal tickets. The new prices are reflected below.

ADULTS MEAL COSTS

Saturday	$20.00 per meal ticket with open bar
Sunday	$20.00 per meal ticket with open bar

 

KIDS MEAL COSTS (6-12 years of age)

Saturday	$10 per person and includes meal and unlimited soda/juice/water
Sunday	$10 per person and includes meal and unlimited soda/juice/water

 

CHILDREN 5 years of age and under eat free with paid adult meal ticket

3. Event Schedule:

SATURDAY 8/9
3:00 - 6:00pm	Registration
6:00 - 10:00pm	Bar Hours (sponsored by Bluewater Yacht Sales, Bacardi, Wildcat Propellers)
6:30pm	Captain's Meeting
7:00 - 10:00pm	Heavy hors d'oeuvres by Green Leaf Celebrations MENU: Tomato Basil Canapés Crab & Cheese Wontons Bacon Cheddar Puffs Beef Lumpia with Duck Sauce Assorted Tea Sandwiches (Turkey, Ham with Cheese) Assorted Vegetable tray with dip Ambrosia Bites Includes Desserts by Gourmet Bake Shoppe

SUNDAY 8/10
9:00am - 3:00pm	Fishing
3:00 - 7:00pm	Weigh Station
6:00- 11:00pm	Bar Hours (sponsored by Bluewater Yacht Sales, Bacardi, Wildcat Propellers)
7:00 - 9:00pm	Dinner by Basnight's Lone Cedar Café MENU: Fried Fish Bites Pork Tenderloin Whipped Sweet Potatoes Cucumber Salad Rolls/Butter Fresh Fruit
9:00 - 9:30pm	Awards Presentation

 

4. Anglers — All IGFA rules apply, with the exception that the mate, captain, and registered anglers may hook the fish and pass the rod.  One pass is permitted in the cockpit and two passes maximum are permitted from the bridge.  No person who has been a captain or mate (for hire on a sportfish boat) in the last 12 months can qualify as an angler.  Only one mate per boat.

5. Tackle — This is a trolling Tournament.  Unconventional non-trolling techniques are strictly prohibited.  No backing into schools, pitching baits, casting, jigging, use of live bait or live bait teasers.

6. Fishing Days — This is a one-day Tournament on Sunday, August 10, 2008.  Fishing time is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  No lines or teasers in the water before 9:00 AM or after 3:00 PM.  Any fish hooked and reported to the Committee Boat prior to 3:00 PM may be played until released.

7. Boundaries — All fish must be hooked within tournament boundaries which are: North 41350; South 40000; East 26700; fish can then be played outside boundaries until caught or released.

8. Points System — All billfish must be released to obtain points.  In order for a billfish to qualify as a release, the following condition must be met: the leader must be touched by a team member.  Points assigned for released fish are 120 for Blue Marlin; 70 for White Marlin, Sailfish and Spearfish.

9. Reporting Catch — All billfish released must be reported to the Committee Boat (to be announced at the Captains' Meeting) on the VHF radio channel 74, SSB 4149.0  The Committee Boat will respond with the time of release; if a Committee Boat cannot be raised a verifiable report must be given to another tournament boat.  Note boat name on scorecard.

10. Meatfish — Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Dolphin must be weighed in at Pirate's Cove Marina by 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2008.  The weigh station will close at 7:00 PM, no exceptions.  Any fish weighed must be entered on the scorecard by the Weighmaster.  Fish to be weighed may be transported to the scales by boat, or over land by vehicle.

11. Scoring — All scorecards, including time of release, angler and Captain's signature, must be turned into the scoring committee by 7:30 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2008 in order to obtain points.  In case of tie, time of release will be used to determine a winner.  Lady anglers that hook their own fish must note the same on the scorecard in order to qualify for Lady Angler trophies.

12. Protests — must be submitted in writing and turned into the Tournament Director before 7:30 PM, Sunday August 10, 2008.  Rules Committee names will be announced at the Captains' Meeting.  By virtue of signing the entry form, all participants agree to the final decision of the Rules Committee.

13. Cancellation Policy — If weather creates a situation where the day is not fishable, there will be no refund of entry fees.  Each team will be its own weather person; please use good judgment, as the safety of the participants is the most important consideration.

14. Trophy Awards — Trophies will be awarded to the winners: (Maximum 6 per boat)

1. Top Lady Angler, Second Place and Third Place Lady Angler, hooking her own billfish with the most points under Tournament Rules.
2. 1st Place Boat:  Trophy for each lady participating
3. 2nd Place Boat:  Trophy for each lady participating
4. 3rd Place Boat:  Trophy for each lady participating
5. Lady angler trophies for largest Wahoo, Dolphin and Yellowfin Tuna

15. It is expressly understood that all participants enter at their own risks and hereby release, discharge and hold harmless Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournaments, its officers, directors, sponsors, Tournament Committees, owners and employees and all persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of Big Game Tournaments whether individual or Corporation, shall be exempt from liability for libel, slander, loss, damage, negligence, harm, injury or death suffered by any participants, entrants, sportfisherpeople, their companions, boat Captains, mates, crew members, observers, vessels and equipment which may occur during this Tournament.

16. Forum Selection/Indemnification — All participants, owners of vessels, and pro hoc owners of vessels, consent and agree that the federal and state courts for Dare County, North Carolina, shall serve as the sole venue for all litigation and disputes, including, but not limited to, Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournament (also know as "Tournament") rulings, property damage, personal injury, and contract disputes arising out of a person or vessel's participation in the Tournament.

If a participant does not secure the signature of the vessel's owner and/or pro hoc
owner for this agreement, the participant(s) agree to indemnify the Pirate's Cove
Big Game Tournaments against all claims brought by the owner and or pro hoc
owners of the vessel(s).

Any participant whose action causes Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournaments, Cabin Fever Communications, Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, its officers, directors, sponsors, owners and employees, to incur legal expenses, shall indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse said persons or entities from such costs. The rules and release shall also be binding on my heirs, executors, administrator or assigns.

By signing the entry form and paying the entry fee, my team and I acknowledge that we have read the rules, forum selection/indemnification and release and are bound by the same.