It's new, it's different, it's something you don't want to miss!

Galati Yacht Sales is introducing the Sportfish Kickoff, an annual, fun, day-long event packed with information designed to give you the edge in upcoming tournaments including tackle, marine electronics and sea surface temperatures from such heavy hitters as J&M Tackle, Hilton's Realtime-Navigator, Roff's and High Seas Technology.

Jim Roberson, the FL Panhandle IGFA Rep will be on hand to talk about IGFA rules, circle hooks & local marine conservation.

The Sportfish Kickoff takes place May 19th at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information call Roberta at 850-581-1575 or email rlohf@galatiyachts.com

One of the things that has always set the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic apart is the quality of their tournament merchandise. Part of that is due to the illustration commissioned each year from marine artist Steve Goione which is reproduced on tournament t-shirts and posters.

This year Steve has featured the brilliant mahi-mahi in addition to the traditional blue marlin. The trademark Sandestin sandollar is also woven into the illustration. Can you find it? The first 10 people to email Shawna Meisner with the correct answer will get a free ECBC Goodie Bag!