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ROLEX/IGFA Offshore Championship 2005 -- Teams
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Qualifying Tournament |
Country, State, City |
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2nd Series 1st President Cup Big Game Fishing Tournament |
INDONESIA, Pelabuhan Ratu |
Hendro S. Hidayat |
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Left to Right: Hendro S. Hidayat, Advenia, Captain Imam, and Nana |
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3rd Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic |
BAHAMAS, Paradise Island |
Gregory Graham |
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Left to Right: Kristine Graham, Gary Graham, and June Russell
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3rd Hatteras Cup |
ITALY, Porto Cervo |
Paolo Mammola |
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Left to Right: Roberto Cappuccinelli (marine biologist), Franco Bellini (mate), Paolo Mammola with the fish and Dario Loi (angler). |
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7 Circeo Big Game Tournament |
ITALY , San Felice Circeo |
Enzo Lanzuisi |
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7th Trofeu De Pesca Grossa |
PORTUGAL, Tavira, Algarve |
Dr. Gilelino Encarnacao |
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10th Annual Oak Bluffs Top Gun Marlin & Tuna Shootout |
USA, Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard |
Gary Savard |
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XLII Torneio Annual De Peixes De Bico
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BRAZIL , Rio de Janeiro |
Erich Baumeier Neto |
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Erich Baumeier, Reinaldo Silva, Marcos Areas, Denison Duque |
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17th Annual Tuna Tournament |
USA, Maryland, Ocean City |
Gigi Wagner |
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17 th Annual Tuna Tournament (2 nd team) |
USA , Maryland , Ocean City |
David Wentling |
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25th Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament |
BAHAMAS, Port Lucaya |
Gary Tullis |
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Team Black Bart: Front L: Gary Tullius R: Jack Tullius; 2nd Row L: Sam Odom, R: Capt Dave Dotterwiech; Back: Eric Evans |
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64th International Light Tackle Tournament |
Guatemala , Iztapa |
Bill Blount |
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Bayley's Gamefish Tournament |
NEW ZEALAND, Whangaroa |
Mark Wyborn |
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Nigel Burton (holding trophy), Mark Wyborn (blue & white shirt), Richard Batt (black jacket w/red shirt), Murray Jacobs (black jacket w/white shirt) |
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Big Blue Cup |
ANGOLA, Luanda, |
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Ernesto A.D. Costa Ferraz, Brett Neil King, Carlos Manuel Amado de Figueiredo Louro, Greg Wood, Katia Alexandra De Jesus Ribeiro, Rita maria Das Gracas De Oliveira |
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Blue Water Billfish Tournament |
USA, Massachusetts, Hyannis |
Kevin Fish |
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BRBGFC 25th Annual Bluewater Classic |
USA, Louisiana, Baton Rouge |
David Bouza |
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Brits v. Yanks International Shark Tournament |
USA, New York, Montauk |
Mike O’Reilly |
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Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament |
Grand Cayman Island |
Franklin Thompson |
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Costa Rica Classic Billfish Open Species |
COSTA RICA, Quepos |
Dominick Pagano |
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Coupe Des Clubs Champions |
Senegal , Dakar |
Salvatore Ficara |
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Desafio Mediterraneo Faeton |
Spain |
Angel Arias |
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Julio Lanaquera , Angel Arias, Jose Manuel Gimenez , Jr., Jose Antonio Hernandez, Jose Antonio Hernandez Jr. and Jose Manuel Gimenez . |
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Eastcape Billfish Tournament |
MEXICO, Eastcape |
Stephen Lynch |
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Ernest Hemingway Int'l Billfish Tournament |
CUBA |
Monte Green |
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GFA of Papua New Guinea National Titles, Rabaul, Brett Schofield, John Schofield, Mike Harvey and MarkFounta |
Papua New Guinea |
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International Light Tackle Tournament |
BERMUDA |
Richard Ricca |
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Islamorada Swordfish Tournament |
USA, Florida, Islamorada |
Scott Lund |
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Italian Sportfishing Master 2004, |
Mauritius |
Massimo Brogna |
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IWFA Annual Billfish Tournament |
MEXICO, Cabo San Lucas |
Gene DuVal |
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Left to Right: Pam Basco (IGFA Trustee), Diane Locke, Gene DuVal (IGFA Rep), Cindy Mitchell, and Susan Villere |
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Ixtapa Sailfish Tournament |
MEXICO, Ixtapa |
Jim Gill |
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Left to Right: Andy Jacobi, Jim Gill, Rocky Franich and Rick Bothmer |
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Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release Tournament |
MEXICO, Zihuatanejo |
Ken
Longaker
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La Sfida Trofeo Massimo De Nardis |
ITALY , San Benedetto |
Giani Alessandro |
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Labuan International Fishing Tournament |
MALAYSIA , Layang-Layang Island |
Lam Choon Ming |
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Light Line & Fly Championhsip |
MEXICO, Cabo San Lucas |
Louis Bevilacqua, Jr. |
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Mako Fever Catch It |
USA, New Jersey, Pt. Pleasant |
Bud McArthur |
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Left to Right: Joe Camarata, Captain Bud McArthur, Mate John Messina, Mike Gruber and Bill Owens |
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Marina Rubicon Marlin Cup for Champions |
Spain, Canary Islands |
Carmelo Angula Sanchez |
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Peter B. Wright, Carmelo Angulo Sanchez, Nicolas Doreste Brehcist , Maria Esther Acosta Aide, Karin Rasmussen |
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Mayor’s Cup |
USA, Florida, Miami |
Scott Segal |
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MGCBGFC Spring Tournament |
USA, Mississippi, Biloxi |
Doug Newman |
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Mobile Big Game Fishing Club 38th Annual Invitational |
USA, Alabama, Orange Beach |
Bill Hixon |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, |
USA, Mississippi , Biloxi |
David Stewart |
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Nantucket Anglers Club Billfish Tournament |
USA, Massachusetts, Nantucket Island |
Charles Kidik |
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Tony Martucci , Charles Kidik , Walter Ungermann , Chris Golden, Richard Moreschi |
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New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament |
USA, Louisiana, Port Eads |
Arnold Boudreaux, Sr. |
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New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament Left-Right, Char Foret, Paul Iavinia, Arnold Boudreaux |
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New Smyrna Beach Billfish Tournament |
USA, Florida, New Smyrna Beach |
David Grubbs |
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Outdoor Channel Offshore Classic,
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FLORIDA , Islamorada, |
Fenton Langston |
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Presidential Caribbean Cup |
VENEZUELA, LaGuaira |
Wayne Carmignani |
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Wayne Carmignani, Linda Carmignani, Rich Samuel, Kevin Paul & John Mumford |
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Presidential Challenge of CA-Costa Rica |
COSTA RICA,Quepos |
Margie Adams |
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Left to Right: Margie Adams, Henry Riggs-Miller and Joan Vernon |
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Presidential Challenge of CA-Guatemala |
GUATEMALA, Iztapa |
Jim Turner |
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Left to Right: Jim Turner, Nick Ferraro, and Michael Wnek |
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Presidential Challenge of CA-Panama |
PANAMA, Cebaco Island |
Todd Weatherly |
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Left to Right: Lynda Wilson (IGFA), Dale Sidall, Bill Easum, Todd Weatherly |
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Presidential Sailfish Tournament |
USA, Florida, Islamorada |
Edward Talton |
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Rolex/IGFA 4end Open des Residences du Port |
SENEGAL, Saly |
Michele Nodari |
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Team Normic (Left to Right): Diego Bianchi, Sergio De
Tommasis, and Michele Nodari |
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Rolex/IGFA Offshore Champions 2003 |
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Buddy Sowers |
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Left to Right: Bobby Rego, Citlali Trevino (Mexico Tourist Board), Casey Sowers, Hortensia Guerrero (Mexico Tourist Board), Buddy Sowers, Danny Fox, IGFA President Rob Kramer |
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Rolex/IGFA Offshore Champions 2004 |
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Robin Artecona |
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Left to Right: IGFA President Rob Kramer with the 1st place team from the Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament- Ryan Artecona, AmaLee Artecona, Edgar Artecona, Robin Artecona, and Monte Love. At far right is Denis Comment, Director of the Caribbean and Central America Rolex |
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Sagicor/Mount Gay Rum International Tournament |
BARBADOS |
Frothy De Silva |
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Salinas International Billfish Tournament |
ECUADOR, Salinas |
Evelio Mederos |
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Sails and Tales |
Mexico , Zihuatanejo |
Michael J.Newell |
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Sonny Johnson Memorial Tournament |
USA, Mississippi, Gulfport |
Boyd Benefield |
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Sugar Beach Marlin World Cup |
Mauritius , Black River |
Timo Helle |
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L-R Paavo Nolvi, Antti Vuorinen, Timo Helle, Martin Kockritz. |
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Sunshine Coast Sailfish Shootout |
AUSTRALIA, Mooloolaba |
Steve Dahl |
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The Dahls: Steve, Debbie and daughter Brittany |
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Texas Women Anglers Tournament |
USA, Texas, Port Aransas |
Peggy McKnight |
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Left to Right: Mate Bo Gibbs, Capt. Mike Gibbs, Arlene Sultenfuss, Barbara Moore, Peggy McKnight, and Paul McKnight |
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Third Coast Classic |
USA, Texas, Port Aransas |
Steve Price |
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Tobago Game Fishing Tournament |
Trinidad & Tobago |
Edgar Dapremont |
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Left to Right: Holding the Rolex Invitation is Peter DeSilve, Shammon Walker, Edgar Dapremont, Hon. Mr. Orville London, Johnny Ming Hong, David Wong |
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Tonga International Billfish Tournament |
KINGDOM OF TONGA, Vavau |
Rolf Masfen |
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Left to Right: Carl Angus, Rolf Masfen, Gavin Hall, Ross Cameron, Mate Talfa, Capt. Keith McGee |
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Treasure Cay International Billfish Tournament |
BAHAMAS, Treasure Cay |
Geary Simon |
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Team Domarlo (left to right):Tournament Official(Unknown); Heather MacDonald, Angler; Doug MacDonald, Captain & Owner of "Domarlo"; Cary Chen, from Cary Chen Trophies; Geary Simon, Angler; Coby Williams, Lineman/First Mate; Richard Chester, Lineman/Mate |
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Trofeu Proquimica 2004 |
ANGOLA, Luanda |
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Jose Henrique Couto da Silva
Marco Roberto Da Silva Couto
Mario Joao Magalhaes Proenca
, Yara Marlene Do Nascimenio Henriques, Maria Leonor Da Silva Couto, Rafael Antonio M.N. Araujo |
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Tropic Star Challenge |
PANAMA , Pinas Bay |
Diane Locke |
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USVI/GFC 41st July Open Billfish Tournament |
USVI, St. Thomas |
Ralph Christiansen, Aquiles Garcia, Rafael Revenga
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White Marlin Open |
USA, Maryland, Ocean City |
Tim Belcher |
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World Cup Blue Marlin Tournament |
WORLDWIDE |
Martin Estis |
The entire staff at IGFA is excited about next year's championship and look forward to seeing you in Cabo. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, contact Lynda Wilson, International Programs Coordinator at IGFA, phone: 954-924-4233, 800-442-4665, fax: 954-924-4220, email: Lwilson@igfa.org or Sue Vermillion, Tournament Director at 808-329-7371, fax: 808-329-7360, email: hdc@aloha.net
Please support the sponsors of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship.
Calendar of ROLEX/IGFA 2005 Offshore Championship Qualifying Tournaments
Updates for the ROLEX/IGFA 2005 Offshore Championship
Schedule of Events for the ROLEX/IGFA 2005 Offshore Championship
Rules for the ROLEX/IGFA 2005 Offshore Championship
Sponsors of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship
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