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The 1st Annual Port Royal Sound Cobia Fishing Tournament</font id=“size3”></font id=“navy”>
hosted by The Beaufort - Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau is a weekend event that will attract hundreds of anglers from the coastal southeast. The Port Royal Sound is nationally known as one of the best locations for Cobia fishing. A world class Cobia tournament is a natural fit for the area. The tournament will provide anglers an incredible fishing experience, evening activities, and an excellent purse. Cash prizes of over $5000 will be awarded in our inaugural year for only a $150 entry fee.
The tournament takes place in the Port Royal Sound, its surrounding waterways, and the Atlantic Ocean. The tournament is scheduled to begin at the Captain’s Party at 6:30pm on May 29th, 2009 and ends at 10:00pm May 30th, 2009. The Captain’s Party will include a complimentary dinner, beverages, and live entertainment for the Captain and any anglers staying at the Quality Inn at Town Center. Additional anglers may attend the Captain’s Party for only $10. Anglers that are registered guests of our Featured Hotel may attend the Captain’s Party at no charge. The Measurement Verification located at The Office Sports Bar & Grille will be from 4:30pm - 6:30pm on May 30th, 2009. An Awards Party will follow the weigh-in from 6:30pm - 10:00pm and will feature live entertainment, premium buffet dinner, and complimentary beverages for ALL registered anglers. Family may attend and enjoy the food, beverages, and entertainment for $10 each. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individual fish by size, largest fish by a female angler, and largest fish by a minor.
A portion of the proceeds and hotel reservations will benefit the Port Royal Sound Fund, an organization dedicated