Special rate early registration is underway for anglers to compete in the Bonfire Beach Bash & Tournament to be hosted by the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour, a proud member of the Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts Expedition Properties portfolio.
The Fun Fish Tournament, featuring a separate billfish category, and a Bonfire Beach celebration co-hosted by Loggerhead® Marina is scheduled from June 25-28. In addition to fishing, the three-day event features artist Bobby Little¹s signature bonfire sculpture‹a hallmark of the Bonfire Tournament Series.
Tournament Director Cliff Jensen said anglers can save $100 by registering by May 25th by taking advantage of an ”early bird” fee of $250 per angler (minimum four anglers per team). Also the first 20 boats registered receive a $300 credit, which can be applied to room, dockage and fuel. On hand for
the tournament will be legendary Bahamas Captain Billy Black and Dutchess, his 50-foot Hatteras, running charters out of Old Bahama Bay as a Guy Harvey Expedition Fishing Outfitter.
Jensen said cash, trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top teams. To register online, please go to: www.ghofish.com
Sixty miles east of Palm Beach, Old Bahama Bay, has 70 luxury guestrooms, a 70-slip
deep-water marina with fuel and on-site customs, and a full array of resort amenities.
Guy Harvey Outpost kicked off 2015 with the first event of their Bonfire Series, a two-day Wahoo Tournament and the unveiling of Bobby Little’s Burning Wahoo sculpture at Old Bahama Bay in February. Anglers in 23 boats fought wind and challenging weather for the largest wahoo and aggregate total over the two-day tournament period. St. Augustine’s Fishin a Loan team
emerged as the tournament champion, landing the largest wahoo at 63.9 lb on Day 1 and a 60.5 lb wahoo on Day 2 for a cumulative total of 448 lbs.
Every Bonfire Tournament Festival celebrates the Guy Harvey Outpost attitude by promoting fishing, adventure, art and conservation. At each event, Rum Cay artist Bobby Little creates a unique ocean-themed sculpture inspired by the location and its fishery. These “larger than life” works of art are
crafted from recyclable materials that the artist finds in the Bahamas. For the Beach Bash Tournament, Little has brought to life a 20’ “Burning Wahoo” sculpture secured by a base that doubles as a BBQ grill for a beach outdoor grill.
Guy Harvey Outpost fully supports the “rash to Treasure” medium of creating
art from recycled objects, and through Little¹s artistic vision, the company
looks forward to including many more burning sculptures for future Bonfire
Tournaments.
As part of the “Travel With a Purpose” mission, which combine a unique
celebration at Outpost Destinations while promoting conservation, awareness
and education to future artists and ocean enthusiasts, Guy Harvey Outpost
Resorts has partnered with The Bahamas and Old Bahama Bay to benefit the
West End All Age School.
About Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts
Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts is based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The
company’s Signature Collection properties operate under the Guy Harvey
Outpost brand name, with resorts currently in Florida’s popular destinations
of St. Pete Beach and Islamorada. The newest Guy Harvey Outpost Resort will
open on St. Augustine Beach in September 2015. A 30-unit Signature
Collection eco-lodge is planned for construction in the Galapagos Islands,
on the island of San Cristobal.
Members of the company’s Expedition Portfolio are independently operated and
managed boutique sized hotels and lodges in remote destinations that offer
superior service and amenities. Member hotels enjoy access to Outpost
marketing and its reservation system and on-line booking engine. Expedition
Properties include four in the Bahamas: Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht
Harbour at West End and the Green Turtle Club and Blackfly Bonefish Lodge,
both in the Abaco Islands, Bimini Sands in Bimini and Hotel Playa Media Luna
in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
Through the company’s GHOFish program, Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts promotes
scientific angling expeditions, tournaments and charters. Expedition
Outfitters an invitation-only collection of top-of-class dive shops and
guided or charter boat fishing outfitters.
The company was founded in 2007 by Mark Ellert, a veteran hospitality
professional, and is co-owned by Dr. Harvey, Bill Shedd and Charles Forman.
Shedd is the owner of AFTCO, recognized worldwide for its big-game fishing
tackle and merchandise. AFTCO is the official licensee of Guy Harvey
sportswear. Both Harvey and Shedd are trustees of the prestigious
International Game Fishing Association, IGFA, cofounded by Ernest Hemingway
during his days on Bimini. Forman is a practicing eminent domain lawyer and
early partner of Dr. Harvey in the growth of his licensing and publishing
activities.
By: John Bell
