SEPTEMBER 2006, VOLUME IV / ISSUE VIII Shawna Meisner, Editor
IN THIS ISSUE

2007 Tournament Information, Rules
& Entry Form

 ECBC Classic News
Tournament updates and news for participants and sponsors of the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic and other billfishing enthusiasts.
2007 Tournament Dates: Tuesday, June 19 through Sunday, June 24
The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is hosted by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
and presented by Galati Yacht Sales and Viking Yachts.
The Best on the Gulf Coast is Getting Better
 
2007 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION  
In keeping with our slogan "The Best on the Gulf Coast is Getting Better", the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin has updated the format for 2007 by simplifying the entry form and rules, expanding the entry limit and adding new entry categories.

Highlights include:
• Tournament Limit Raised from 75 to 80 Teams
• Billfish Release Jackpots Added
• Boat Parade Moved from 6:30pm to 6:00pm
• On Saturday Boats Must Be Under the Destin Pass Bridge by 9:00pm instead of 9:30pm
• New Circle Hook Regulations

You can view the 2007 Tournament Info at www.fishecbc.com/Local/tournament/index.htm
or you can download a PDF version at www.fishecbc.com/Assets/pdf/2007_ECBC_Rules.pdf.

In four short years the ECBC has grown from $371,000 in cash awards to over $1 million making it the fastest growing tournament on the Gulf Coast. Be sure to add us to your 2007 Tournament Schedule—Download the 2007 Entry Form today!


For more information visit www.FishECBC.com, email Shawna Meisner, or call 866.505.4458
Click Here to receive the most up-to-date information about Sandestin events and special offers.


2004 Classic Sponsors

The Village of Baytowne Wharf Sunquest Cruises Quality Time Yachts Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison Galati Yacht Sales MTU/Detroit Diesel Release Marine Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Sandestin Real Estate Steve T. Goione Marine Art Viking Yachts MarineMax Bertram Yachts Corona Heineken Amstel Light Cumulus Broadcasting Gulf Coast Hatteras Hatteras Yachts Snug Harbour Florida Freedom Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin • 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W • Destin, FL 32550
phone 866.505.4458 • fax 850.267.8178 • shawnameisner@sandestin.com

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