We already have entry forms coming into tournament headquarters with participants who are ready for the challenge. Maybe someone will bring that first 100lb wahoo for an impressive payout starting at over $13,000 this year. All of the 2010 forms have been updated and posted on the website so you can fill out those entry forms, check the schedule or review the rules! We will continue to update the schedule as we confirm more details! www.thewahoochallenge.com
Our local restaurants will be center stage this year as we have 17 restaurants helping with the event. Throughout the four nights under the tent you will be able to sample local favorites from Amos Mosquitos, Beach Bumz, Bistro by the Sea, Chef's 105, Circa 81, Floyds 1921, Monkey Bar, Olive Garden, Panera, Ruddy Duck, Sammy's, Sanitary Restaurant, Seaside Sensations, Snapperz, Outback, and William's.
For all of our Sponsors we will have a Sponsor Social at the Watermark on Wednesday October 13th from 5:00 until 6:30pm with food and drinks.
Our Raffle is scheduled for Friday night and the Auction is on Saturday night. Just wait until you see all the great items that will benefit Take a Kid Fishing Foundation and Crystal Coast Hospice House! Here are a few of the items: US Open Golf tickets, 1/2 day in-shore fishing trip, Crow Hill Shooting & Fishing excursion, and an All Inclusive offshore fishing trip with the Wahoo Challenge Board of Directors!! Want to know more? Come by the tent Oct 13 - 16th on the Morehead City waterfront.
Upcoming Charity events:
First United Methodist Church and Crystal Coast Hospice House Car Wash
Saturday September 18th
9am - 2pm at the First United Methodist Church parking lot - donations accepted
Open Door Baptist Church BBQ Chicken meal - Friday October 8th
Take out, delivery and eat in available. Order need to be made by October 1st. For more information please contact Open Door Baptist Church 252-726-1900.
All proceeds from The Wahoo Challenge benefit:
The Take a Kid Fishing Foundation
and
The Crystal Coast Hospice House
Fishing Report from Morehead City
What are they catching?
Fall fishing is on!! Come get you some...Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, and Sailfish - they are out there waiting.
Photos: Still shots from a wahoo video filmed by Outer Banks Fishing Show at The Wahoo Challenge fishing tournament.
Are you ready to get out there and fish? There are plenty of charter boats ready to take you on an offshore adventure... check out the charter boats listed on our website.
Send your fishing photos to info@thewahoochallenge.com - we are always looking for great photos for the newsletter!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Swansboro Rotary Fishing Tournament Series: King Mackerel and Inshore October 8 - 9. www.kingbluewater.com
If you have information about a tournament that is not listed here please email holly@thewahoochallenge.com so that we can include it on our next newsletter.
What is going on around the Crystal Coast... check it out!
Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix
Event Dates: Sep. 17-19, 2010
Get ready for the fastest boats on the water at the 5th Annual Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix, September 17-19, 2010! Super Boats capable of speeds in excess of 120mph will take to the Intracoastal Waterway during this Super Boat International & American Power Boat Association sanctioned race weekend. For questions surrounding the race, becoming a sponsor or events, please contact Keri McCann, 252-422-8853 or kmccann@crystalcoastgrandprix.com www.superboat.com
4th Annual Crystal Coast Car & Bike Show
Event Date: Sept 18, 2010
Event Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Event being held in conjunction with the Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix. Sponsored by Coastal Building Supply
Location: Downtown Morehead City in front of the Sanitary Restaurant
For details please call 252-726-1005 or visit www.crystalcoastcarshow.com
Second Annual Outback Steakhouse FARA Golf Tournament
Event Date: Sunday September 26th
Tee Time: 1pm
Location: Brandywine Bay Golf Club, Morehead City, NC
All monies raised are to benefit Friedreich's Ataxia a rare, genetic neurodegenerative, multi-system, life-shortening disorder with no known treatment or cure. For more information please contact the Outback Steakhouse in Morehead City 252-247-MATE.
24th Annual NC Seafood Festival
Event Dates: Oct 1-3, 2010
Location: Morehead City waterfront
Seafood, Free National & Regional musical entertainment and the cultural heritage and traditions that surround commercial fishing. Rides open Friday night on Morehead City's downtown waterfront. Weekend events include Seafood, Arts & Craft vendors, 8K road race, family fishing contests, sailing competitions and the 6th annual free boat show, SasSeas Island Playground area for children and the Blessing of the Fleet at 10am on Sunday at the NC State Port.
Information: Carol Campbell 252-726-6273 or visit the website.