THE BUC CUP NEWS
January 22—24, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE OF THE BUC CUP NEWS 2015 TOURNAMENT DETAILS; NEW CALCUTTA CATEGORIES; MEET COURTNEY; REALTIME APPS; SPONSOR UPDATES AND MORE!
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All the News of Sailfish We Wish to Print! The excitement is starting to build in the run up to the 52nd Annual Buccaneer Cup, Florida’s premiere sailfish tournament. Teams are looking forward to the winter sailfish season and we’ve got a barnburner of a contest scheduled for you. More sponsors, more teams, more Calcutta categories for live and dead bait and the awards dinner is back at the Sailfish Club of Palm Beach!
TABLE OF CONTENTS About the 52nd Annual BUCCANEER CUP Where Legends are Born
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Fishing Schedule-RulesPrize Structure
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Meet Courtney Bowden
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Special Appearances at the BUC CUP
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About Reel Tim e Apps and Live Scoring
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Longer Article Headline Subhead By: Gary Caputi
SAILFISH SEASON—Time for BUC CUP #52
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t’s in the air, can you feel it? The nights are getting cooler. Trees are starting to show traces of autumn foliage with bright reds , oranges and yellows. Ocean temperatures are dipping and boats from north of the Mason-Dixon line are on the move to their winter dockage in more Southern climes.
beckons you to become part of the legend and it couldn’t be any easier. To register, click here. To learn more about the event click here. To check us out on Facebook, click here.
The Florida sailfish season is on the horizon and it’s time for you to put your tournament schedule together. And what tournament schedule wouldn’t be complete without fishing a Florida tradition, the Buccaneer Cup! For over 50 years the Buc Cup has been there in the heart of the season. Steeped in history it 4
new Calcutta categories to put more money into both the live bait and dead bait competition. By popular demand we are heading back to the Sailfish Club for the awards dinner and we have some new sponsors coming on board that should liven up an already festive mood. You can read more about that and more as we get closer to tournament time by living the Buc Facebook page. And if you haven't signed up to receive future issues of the BUC CUP NEWS click here and you will get them delivered to your inbox as they are published.
We’ve got some interesting surprises on tap including some
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Fall is in the air, winter sailfish season is on the way and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the 52nd Annual Buccaneer Cup! JAN 2015
BUCCANEER CUP SPONSORS It would be impossible to put on the Buccaneer Cup without the our many loyal sponsors. We extend our most sincere thanks for all they do for us, the contestants, the Recreational Fishing Alliance and the Florida Fish for Life Cancer Fund.
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Fishing Schedule - Rules - Prizes General Information 1) January 22, 2015 (6 PM) – Captain’s Meeting: Buccaneer Yacht Club, 1281 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island, FL 33404 (Registration/Calcutta Entry 4 to 6 PM)
11) Double lines cannot be longer than 15 feet and the combined length of a double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet.
12) Live or dead baits may be used, but only one type of bait is permitted in the water at any time. Chumming of any kind, including with live bait, 2) Fishing Days - January 23 & 24, 2015. (No Lay is prohibited. Backing into schools and casting Day) from a dead boat are prohibited. 3) Fishing Hours - Lines in 8:00 AM. Lines out 13) No more than six rods are permitted in the 3:30 PM. water at any time. This includes rods being used 4) Boundaries: From 27.30.00 latitude (Ft. Pierce Inlet area) to 26.02.00 latitude (Ft. Lauderdale Inlet area) and no further offshore than 072.50 longitude.
to catch bait. 14) No more than two kites for live bait and no more than two teasers or dredges for trolling are permitted. Live bait teasers are prohibited.
5) Boats may leave from Lake Worth or Jupiter Inlets no earlier than 6:30 AM and must return catch logs to Sailfish Marina or Castaway Marina Catch Validation by 5:00 PM. 15) To qualify for points each release must be called in to the Tournament Committee incuding 6) Boats need fish only one day for tournament the angler's full name immediately by VHF radio to be official. or cell phone and be acknowledged with an as7) There is no weather committee. The determisigned catch number and official time of release. nation to fish is at the discretion of the captain Hook ups 15 minutes prior to the end of fishing and crew, who assume all liability for their decimust be called in for release after lines out to sions. qualify. 8) Certified Observers may be provided by the 16) A release is official when either the leader is tournament as available. touched by the mate or the leader is wound inside the rod tip.
Fishing Regulations 9) I.G.F.A. Rules apply except as follows. 10) Only non-offset circle hooks and maximum 20-lb. test line may be used.
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17) Your entry into either tournament implies expressed approval that you and all anglers and crew members will submit to a polygraph test if requested by the rules committee. Failure to do will result in disqualification.
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Point Structure & Scoring
$3000 Most Points Overall (50/30/20)
18) Release points will be awarded as follows: 200 points for sailfish on live bait. 300 point for sailfish on dead bait. 400 points for marlin on either bait.
$3000 Daily Points (60/40)
19) In case of a tie the winners will be determined by earliest release times. 20) Protests must be submitted to the Rules Committee in writing accompanied by a nonrefundable $500 filing fee no later than 5:00 PM. In all cases the decision of the Rules Committee is final.
$1500 Most Billfish Released (60/40) Live Bait Categories $2000 Most Points Live Bait Daily (60/40) $2000 Most Points Live Bait Overall (WTA) Dead Bait Categories $2000 Most Points Dead Bait Daily (60/40) $2000 Most Points Dead Bait Overall (WTA) General Categories $250 Top Angler (WTA)
General Requirements
$500 Biggest Meat Fish K D W (WTA)
21. Boats and anglers must comply with all state and federal fishing regulations and licensing requirements. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. All boats must carry appropriate liability insurance.
$500 Charity Category (Prize: Free Entry In Buccaneer Cup in 2016)
22. All boats must be a minimum of 27 feet LOA. The final determination of a boat’s eligibility will be at the discretion of the Rules Committee.
CASH PRIZES $5,000 for most points live bait. $5,000 for most points dead bait.
Added Entry Levels (Calcuttas) Overall Categories
(85% payout - 15% donated to charities)
All participants, captains and crews in the Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament enter at their own risk. Committee members and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the tournaments shall be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence, harm or injury to any participant, boat captain, crew member, vessel and/or equipment, which may occur during the tournament.
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MEET COURTNEY Courtney Bowden is the Buccaneer Cup’s Event Coordinator, a familiar face on the tournament scene and most recently an entrepreneur with a new business “ContactCourtney.com” I am a native Florida girl, born and raised in the panhandle of the Gulf Coast. You could say I bleed salt water and sunshine!
ing Sport-Fishing Tournaments. I am particularly proud of the fact that through these events we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities and have created incredible relationships with so many of the participants, vendors and sponsors.
After graduating from Florida State University (Go Noles), I moved to beautiful North Palm Beach, FL and fell in love with the Atlantic Coast, trips to the Bahamas and having the Florida Keys With my new consulting and consierge company, Contact Courtney, my past experience allows within driving distance. For the past seven years I have worked in in a va- me to offer my clients the best services available riety of jobs in the marine and sport-fishing indus- in South Florida, Costa Rica, USVI, Bermuda, Batry from boat manufacturers to boat dealers, but hamas, Panama and more. the majority of my career has focused on direct-
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I love sharing my experience and knowledge to
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help create a most amazing experience for YOU wherever you’re planning a tournament, a trip to the islands or other event. I live an incredibly fun and beautiful life doing all the wonderful and exciting things I love and the most valuable thing I have learned is that everything is better when it is shared!
come one of the most sought after consultants for the event and tournament industry. If you have an upcoming tournament or event that you would like to breathe some new life into or you need new ideas or logistical assistance please don't hesitate to contact us. Courtney is available for both hourly consulting to share information I specialize in problem solving, event logistics, pro- and expertise or to assist in the execution of an entire event. motion and answering your questions to make your experiences, events and activities fun and ContactCourtney offers consulting and concierge painless! services for Special Events; Fishing Tournaments; Think of me as the friend you call when you need Travel arrangements & activities (Corporate and recommendations, advice or help. That’s what I’m leisure); Sport-fishing Charters; Golf Arrangehere for, to help and share my knowledge and ments; Marketing, Public Relations and Social Meexpertise! That’s how this business began, after dia Management. more than 7 years in the marine and sport-fishing industry I noticed a trend of growing phone calls ContactCourtney Consulting is your “go-to” reand requests for help with events, tournaments source and provider of custom concierge, travel, and recommendations. Each person noting “I event management and marketing solutions. was told to contact you about….” And so, Contact Courtney was formed. For more information or to contact Courtney go to www.ContactCourtney.com or call 561-909About ContactCourtney. 7868. With over seven years experience directing sportfishing tournaments in South Florida I have be-
NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS TWO NEW HULLS ON LINE AT bilizer and bow thruster. Shaft logs are in AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTS place, and trim tab pockets have been fab-
ricated. Electrical wiring is underway, and harnesses have been run to the breaker panel. The house fairing is complete and ready for primer. Toe rails have been fabricated and primed and are ready for installation, along with the cockpit sub deck Fabricated on plasma-cut steel jigs to en- and tuna tubes. The bridge liner has been sure absolute precision, both hulls are de- installed and final bridge fairing is undersigned for speed and performance utilizing way. Bridge furniture has been cut for installation. Fabrication is underway on the ACY’s traditional composite cold -molded Stuart, Florida, boat builder and vessel service provider American Custom Yachts reports that two new hulls are underway at their 63-acre facility on the Okeechobee Waterway.
construction process to maximize strength salon and stateroom cabinetry and furnishings, and the interior is being prepped for and minimize weight. the installation of audio-video equipment. ACY's new 67-footer incorporates revoluRough plumbing is in place, and the interitionary technology and an innovative deor shower fabrication is complete. sign unlike any other American on the waHull fairing on ACY's new 68 -footer is nearter. The house and bridge are fabricated ing completion in preparation for primer out of lightweight materials encased in molded fiberglass, giving the new ACY67 a and hull flipping. look that is distinctively different, yet tru- To stay on top of hull construction proly American. gress and the latest news and information from ACY, go to The engine and fuel tanks have been installed, along with the Seakeeper gyro sta- www.americancustomyachts.com . JAN 2015
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NEWS FROM NEWS FROM OUR OUR SPONSORS SPONSORS CONTENDER BOATS DEBUTES NEW 22 SPORT
plenty of insulated storage. This truly is the perfect package for the angler who wants it all.” With its power options of dual Yamaha F150-hp, dual Yamaha F155-hp, single Yamaha F300-hp, or single Yamaha F250-hp four-stroke outboards you can expect the 22 Sport to be fast yet fuel efficient.
Contender Boats has been producing some of the highest quality offshore fishing boats on the market for over 30 years. But now, Contender is merging into a new market through industry changing innovations all while keeping true to its Standard fuel capacity on the 22 Sport is 100 galvision and mission. lons, giving it a range well in excess of 300 miles Whatever it is that floats your personal boat, the dependnew Coning on tender 22 conditions Sport cenand drivter console ing style. has it covAs with all ered. It other Condoesn’t tender’s, matter if each 22 you are an Sport is avid fisherbuilt to man, a order with weekend many othwarrior, or er custom a leisurely options to cruiser. make your 22 Sport a truly one of a kind vessel. This vessel was made with you in mind. “You talked, and we listened.” Said Contender’s Director of Marketing, Les Stewart. “Until now Contender has not offered a family friendly package in our vessels under 25’ in length. This model not only comes standard with forward and aft seating, but also has a step down console with optional head. But don’t worry… the 22 Sport is built with the fisherman in mind as well with a 26 gallon transom livewell, 3 large fish boxes, and JAN 2015
SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 22’6” Beam: 8’6” Draft: 18” Deadrise: 22.5˚ Weight: 4,450 LBS (Ready to Fish) For more information visit the Contender Boats Inc. website at www.contenderoffshore.com.
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NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS JARRETT BAY BOATWORKS DELIVERS ON A TALL ORDER 43 Hardtop Express is in a Class of Its Own! Jarrett Bay Boatworks recently delivered custom hull # 53, a 43’ Hardtop Express headed to bring a little Carolina Flare® to the Northeast Canyons. After compiling an impressive boat ownership resume of production and custom craft up to 80’, the owner of Jarrett Bay’s newest launch “Gregarious” brought an extensive custom wish list to the company’s designers and craftsmen. Always up for a unique challenge Jarrett Bay ac-
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commodated the owner’s towering height by elevating the hardtop to provide a comfortable head clearance when he is standing at the interior helm station. Interior arrangements were also elongated for added comfort in the cabin. With an intent focus on the business-end of this Jarrett Bay, the owner & captain’s cockpit order definitely did not fall short on any detail. Ensuring access to the twin 600hp Cummins QSC motors and Zeus pod drives did not encroach on deck space, the 43HTX’s hydraulic cockpit decklift delivers in both form & state-of-the-art function. Making the most out of all spaces, the mezzanine not only serves as a comfort station complete with an ice maker and drink coolers, it also pro-
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vides bait storage and functions as an aft helm station with pod joystick controls in a recessed compartment . Also serving double-duty is the stern fishbox that doubles as a live well. Keeping the aft deck space clear of clutter from head to toe, the electric teaser reels are flush mounted into the cabin overhang, and a low-footprint Release Marine Battle Saddle perfectly complements Jarrett Bay’s finely crafted teak cockpit accents, as well as the custom metal, CNC-cut Jarrett Bay logo drain covers.
in the headliner to provide a luxurious accent, and to help make the cabin space feel even larger. Two Stidd helm chairs with a matching electronics dash wrap are the foundation for the interior driving station with pod joystick controls. Guests can keep the captain company in a Jarrett Bay signature bucket seat and sofa with dry storage underneath; or lend a hand in the wellappointed galley with hidden Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer units, a hidden microwave and maximized storage space and cabinetry.
Raising the cockpit floor, an Alexseal® premium yacht finish adorns one of the most accessible engine room spaces for a boat of this size. In addition to the power package & pod drive system, an ISO boost unit, watermaker and Cummins Onan Generator are all positioned for convenient reach.
lt with canyon overnighters and extended Caribbean cruising in mind, the Jarrett Bay 43 HTX comfortably sleeps four in a forward queen berth stateroom and a side-by-side bunk room beneath saloon. This unique bunk room bonus space is afforded due to the smaller footprint needed for the engine room thanks to the compact pod drives. The queen bed lifts for custom rod storage, and hanging and storage lockers are found centrally and on the outboard hull sides.
Look down after dusk, and you’ll find your own aquarium forming around custom underwater transom LED lights. Walk forward safely using a hidden finger rail on the cabin sides to access the custom anchor pulpit and windlass, and look back at the wide-view wraparound windows with wipers for maximum visibility in unfavorable conditions. Look up to find FLIR technology, custom LED tower lights, pod joystick controls, teaser reel remote, and actuated storage drawers all conveniently accessible in the buggy top.
Keeping things custom all the way into the head, here you will find a hand-carved, high-gloss Sapele sink and matching counter top, custom wallpaper and a teak trimmed, seamless glass shower entrance. Wrapping it all up in a shiny Alexseal Kingston Grey coated hull, a Josh Everett Nautical Designs hand-painted transom, and topped off with a custom buggy top, the “Gregarious” is ready to share the quality, passion and dedication of Jarrett Bay’s custom Carolina construction with all she may encounter.
Walking in the cabin door, you step into a dualfunctioning helm and saloon space wrapped in the richness of custom book-matched cherry veneer and trim accents. Notably used by Cadillac as their interior accent wood for its perfect balance of luxury and durability, Sapele is matched with maple on the floors with a satin finish To see more of the Gregarious go to throughout. Sapele lumber runners are also used www.jarrettbayboatworks.com. 18
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NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS VIKING YACHT ANNOUNCES NEW FLAGSHIP Debute of New 92 Convertible at Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show Not so long ago, many experienced tournament skippers and anglers felt a boat over 70 feet was on the cusp of being too large to effectively compete on the tournament trail. But the Viking 74 Convertible launched in May 2004 proved differently. Fast forward to the fall 2008 when the launch of our 82 Convertible continued the upward trend demonstrating beyond any doubt that Viking hit another grand slam with its then new flagship. Now
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we approach the threshold of another amazing achievement, the Viking 92 Convertible, as we continue to lead the industry with new product and unrivaled innovation. Launched in late summer 2014, the Viking 92 Convertible will be available in Open Bridge and Enclosed Bridge configurations. This new boat has a stunning profile in either version with several motor yacht cues including dual mezzanine decks; one in the cockpit and the second on the main level after deck. The latter mezzanine offers both rear facing lounge seating, along with a second seating area and a table for al fresco dining. An outside galley and grilling area are included for
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added convenience and ambiance. The yacht’s interior is a showpiece of elegance and luxury. The 24-foot beam not only opens the salon but transforms it into a majestic living room with built-in furniture and plush appointments like a 55-inch flat screen television that rises on a lift out of the walnut cabinetry. An L-shape island in the galley complements the work area and all countertops feature custom selected granite. A walkin pantry and a full day head are forward and characterize an excellent use of space. Nearby, a formal dining area accommodates six guests. The 92 Convertible has six staterooms, each with its own private head and shower. The full beam master suite features a king size walk around bed, a walk-in closet, a dressing table, and his and her private facilities. Crew quarters are aft with access from the cockpit. The full beam area includes a head with a
shower, a small galley area, and upper and lower berths in a private cabin. Propulsion choices include offerings by Caterpillar and MTU. The communication, navigation and entertainment electronic package will be designed and installed by Viking sister company, Atlantic Marine Electronics. The first Viking 92 Convertible will be an enclosed bridge with a custom tuna tower designed and fabricated by Palm Beach Towers, also a Viking subsidiary. Selecting our subsidiaries for standard and optional accessories allows us to deliver the 92 Convertible turnkey ready. Hull number one of this new series will premiere at the October 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. We encourage you to contact your Viking dealer about the 92 Convertible, and follow regular updates about this new build on www.vikingyachts.com.
REAL TIME SCORING WITH REEL TIME APPS Live scoring via smart phones has become all the rage in billfish tournaments the past couple years. The Buccaneer started offering it two years ago. It’s an amazing feature and contestants love it! Matt and Amanda Dicembrino, the creators of Real Time Apps, are the people who make it all possible.
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eel Time Apps is what you get when you mix one self-taught app developer with a lifetime fishing enthusiast. An innovative app that is at the forefront of salt water fishing, Reel Time Apps is the front runner in fishing tournament live scoring. With the touch of an icon, participants and tournament fans can stay up to date with tournament standings and other important tournament information in real time, from anywhere.
FL in 2011. No one had seen anything like it. Now the team is rapidly adding tournaments and app users to the already tens of thousands of users following the fishing from Virginia Beach as far south as Puerto Rico.
Reel Time Apps was born when owners Matthew and Amanda Dicembrino attended a Bahamas tournament in 2007. As was the norm at the time, the “up to date” scoring was on a white board under the tournament tent. Matt being of a technical background and mindset said, “we have to do something about this”. The next year the tournament had live web scoring and the updates and improvements have rolled out every year since.
Reel Time Apps has an intuitive design that allows even the most novice of users to easily navigate the app. App users can favorite a boat to receive push notifications in real time when a boat releases a fish. Participants and fans can view and send pictures from the app. If you or someone on the boat takes great (or funny) photos you may send them to the tournament director to be included in the app. Whether you are on the go or at your desk, there are 3 ways to watch the tournament: iPhone, Android and Web apps.
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