The 13th Annual Virginia Beach Invitational Marlin Tournament wrapped up last night with a wonderful awards banquet catered by Coinjock Restaurant. The weekend fishing was fantastic with a total of 46 billfish releases (44 white marlin and 2 blue marlin) and several gaffer dolphin. The "Tippecanoe" came in first place with 7 white marlin and 1 blue marlin. They also came in first place in the meatfish division with 30.2 pounds. Congratulations to Bob Stanton and crew!

1st Place overall: Tippecanoe- Captain Ernie Bailey w/ 800 points

2nd Place overall: Gee Daddy- Captain Garrett Holden w/ 700 points

3rd Place overall: Wahoo- Captain Bryan Peele w/ 500points

1st Place meatfish: Tippecanoe- Captain Ernie Bailey

2nd Place meatfish: Juggernaut- Captain Calvin Hanchey

3rd Place meatfish: Special D- Captain Steve Sadowski

Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants for all of your support! See you next year at the 14th Annual Virginia Beach Invitational Marlin Tournament-- mark your calendars: July 22-25, 2010

Fisherman’s Wharf Marina
Virginia Beach, VA
757-428-2111