Two to three hundred people attended our 1st annual Charter Mania, and all report that it was a great success. Attendees toured 5 of the most successful tournament fishing boats on the Treasure Coast, talked with captains and owners, then deposited their "signed tickets" in a bucket for drawings for free charters on those boats. There were also raffles, food, drink, vendors, and prizes.
Thanks to all boat owners and captains for their time, support, and generosity. These include:
DayMaker - Capt. Patrick Price - Daymakerfishing.comBoneshaker - Capt. Scott Fawcett - Boneshakercharters.com
Sea Check - Capt. V.J. Bell - Seacheckcharters.com
My Other Honey - Capt. Peter Morello - stuartflsportfishing.com
All agreed that we need to continue this in future years.
Challenge - Capt. Jim Hardee - Challengesportfishing.com
All donated full or half day charters to support the Stuart Sailfish Club and its scholarship program benefitting Martin County High School graduates in their endeavors toward careers in the marine industries.
Thanks also to the vendors who donated items to the raffles, and to the many SSC members who gave their time & effort to help make this a success. Special recognition to the tent builders who get the tent, tables, & chairs up & down and handle garbage & clean up detail. They include Andy Kubiak, Greg Carpino, Nippy Pauels, Tom & Van Wichers.
All agreed that we need to continue this in future years.
Look to Stuart Sailfish Club Pictures on our website for a bunch of great pictures, most compliments of Allison Wigley who really knows how to capture the best in people.
