Bahamas News Briefs: July 2015

BIMINI

Heather MacGregor, Homestead, FL Julie Mayer, Taneytown, FL Betty Rape, Stuart, FL, Tammy Eiker, Taneytown, MD, Debra Keneipp, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Constance Huntoon, Palm Beach FL at sea with their catch on Sea Horse.
Ladie’s Let’s Go Fishing University headed to Bimini. From the latest university, here are some of the attendees with some nice catches! Heather MacGregor, Homestead, FL Julie Mayer, Taneytown, FL Betty Rape, Stuart, FL, Tammy Eiker, Taneytown, MD, Debra Keneipp, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Constance Huntoon, Palm Beach FL at sea with their catch on Sea Horse.

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” to host co-ed Bimini, Bahamas fishing adventure Sept. 11-13

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]adies, Let’s Go Fishing, the producer of weekend fishing universities, is offering a trip to Bimini, Bahamas for a weekend of fishing and fun, Bahamas style. While the focus remains on women, participants are encouraged to bring male significant others.

Starting at $139 per person, the registration includes round-trip transportation via the World Resorts Bimini Superfast ten-story cruise ship, two night’s ship stay lodging, meals and ship-board entertainment. Fishing in the Bahamas is optional in addition to several optional island excursions. No fishing equipment is necessary. Port charges and fishing reservations are additional.

For more information, call (954) 475-9068, email fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com, or visit www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

Misty Wells, a competitive angler and outdoors events marketer known as the “Outdoor Darlin”, has been named as Tournament Director for the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina. PHOTO PROVIDED by Bimini Big Game Club.
Misty Wells, a competitive angler and outdoors events marketer known as the “Outdoor Darlin”, has been named as Tournament Director for the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina. PHOTO PROVIDED by Bimini Big Game Club.

Bimini Big Game Club names Misty Wells Tournament Director

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]isty Wells, a competitive angler and outdoors events marketer known as the “Outdoor Darlin”, has been named as Tournament Director for the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina.

A Florida native, Wells is a lifelong angler having participated as a member of a women’s team competing in numerous Florida tournaments, including Key West Marlin, Key West Kingfish, King of the Beach, Islamorada Sea Hunter Owners and Suncoast Kingfish Classic and Bill Curry Ford Ladies Tournament. Wells, a pro staff angler, is also the first female selected to fish in the Offshore Fishing League (OFL), which is launching its debut on NBC Sports to premiere in the fall of 2016. OFL is the world’s first professional saltwater sport fishing league with 30 elite teams comprised of captains, anglers and deckhands.

First up on the agenda for Wells is the Wahoo Smackdown VII, scheduled for November 12-14 2015. Last November, a record 29 boats participated in the tournament with heaviest fish honors (47.6 pounds) going to team “Cash Out.” Heaviest five fish over two days trophy went to team “Fishin a Loan.”

For information regarding sponsorship or participation the Wahoo Smackdown VII tournament participation or sponsorship, please go to www.biggameclubbimini.com/smackdown or contact Misty Wells at misty@biminibiggameclub.com.

New family-style pool included in phase 1 of $5.6 million renovation. PHOTO CREDIT: Bimini Big Game Club.
New family-style pool included in phase 1 of $5.6 million renovation. PHOTO CREDIT: Bimini Big Game Club.

Bimini Big Game Club completes Phase 1 of $5.6 million renovation

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ome on in- the water’s fine”, is the new mantra for the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina. Featuring a new family-sized pool, two completely re-built docks at the 75-slip marina, and several improvements to the boutique resorts’ 51-rooms, Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina is looking forward to a very busy summer season.

Phase I of the renovation program entailed demolition of the existing pool and rebuilding a brand new, larger pool (44’ by 60’), updating for the 75-slip marina (docks A and B), and several other capital improvements to the property, including landscaping for the entire resort, painting interiors and exteriors, and new windows, sliding glass doors and ceiling tiles.

A second phase of work will be completed in the fall, including a C Dock re-build.

For more information on the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina, visit www.biggameclubbimini.com.