The Charleston City Marina welcomes the 62 boats that are to compete in the 8th annual HMY-Viking MegaDock Billfishing Tournament. The MegaDock is the 4th leg of the S.C. Governor's Cup Billfishing Series The Captain's Meeting and all meals take place under the Big Tent, a familiar setting for times of fellowship at the MegaDock Tournament. The event is sanctioned by the World Billfish Series and carries a Mega-Million dollar prize for the boat that weighs in a new state record blue marlin. Weigh-ins are scheduled from 5 to 7 each day of fishing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check their website at www.MegaDockTournament.com for a webcam and leaderboard, as well as a complete list of the boats fishing the tournament. After Day One of fishing on Thursday a very special MegaDock Charity Auction will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 to benefit several organizations such as the S.C. Waterfowl Association (www.scwa.org), and Water Missions. One of the sponsors of the MegaDock Tourney is www.YellowfinUnlimited.com so be sure to stop by their booth and check out their sharp dress shirts, sun shirts with moisture management technology, and of course their very fishable visors.
At the SCDNR Board Meeting held July 7, Sam Hiott was recognized with a very special award.
Hiott is a former Board Member of the Governor's Cup Advisory Board, and he is currently Chair of the Waterfowl Advisory Committee, and a board member of the Harry Hampton Fund. Hiott was made an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of SCDNR Law Enforcement, and received a framed proclamation and badge.
To view blog coverage form the 2009 MegaDock click here.
PhotosByJeffDennis: Yellowfin visors sit next to work by artist Larry Rackley; Lloyd Davis of Yellowfin Unlimited came from Texas to support the Governor's Cup; SCDNR Board Chair Mike McShane (in blue) awards Sam Hiott his honorary badge; The Perpetual Trophy for the Gov. Cup sits under glass at Fort Johnson while the fleet fishes for destiny and the right to add their name to its roster of Outstanding Billfish Boats
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