04-07-2010, 11:10 AM
Today, Jim Behun, General Manager of the Sunroad Resort Marina in San Diego Bay and the Sunroad San Diego Boat Show has committed to become the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Yellowtail Derby. Sunroad Resort Marina will be the New Home of the San Diego Boat Show in January 2009.
The International Yellowtail Derby is set to start on September 26 and run for 8 days of fishing, the ninth day, Oct. 4, the winners will be awarded. $50,000 in cash and prizes will be given out if the goal of 2,000 entrants is reached. 100% of the entry fees will be returned to the anglers in cash and prizes.<br />
Anglers will include individuals on open party sportboats and private boats and teams of 2 to 6 members. Between 1,500 and 2,000 anglers overall are expected in both private boater and open party categories. IGFA rules will apply for all anglers.<br />
Entry fees will be the following for individuals and teams: Individual: 1 Day - $30, 3 Days - $70, 8 Days - $130, Teams for all 8 days: 2 members - $150, 4 members - $ 290, 6 members - $550<br />
The original Yellowtail Derby ran for 28 years, 1946 to 1973. It was sponsored by and produced by the San Diego Jaycees. More than 10,000 anglers competed and many from Arizona, and counties of LA, Orange Riverside and San Bernardino and often won.<br />
The Derby is being supported by the Unified Port of San Diego, Frank Lo Preste, Fisherman's Landing Tackle, San Diego Port Tenants Assoc., Boyce Image, the Maritime Institute, Seatow Services, and BlueSkyNews.com. The Island Palms Hotel and the Bay Club have special room rates for anglers in the Derby. There will be warm-up parties and events at a different restaurant each evening during the Derby.<br />
Headquarters is at the Outboard Boating Club at Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd. Ste H347, San Diego 92110.
The International Yellowtail Derby is set to start on September 26 and run for 8 days of fishing, the ninth day, Oct. 4, the winners will be awarded. $50,000 in cash and prizes will be given out if the goal of 2,000 entrants is reached. 100% of the entry fees will be returned to the anglers in cash and prizes.<br />
Anglers will include individuals on open party sportboats and private boats and teams of 2 to 6 members. Between 1,500 and 2,000 anglers overall are expected in both private boater and open party categories. IGFA rules will apply for all anglers.<br />
Entry fees will be the following for individuals and teams: Individual: 1 Day - $30, 3 Days - $70, 8 Days - $130, Teams for all 8 days: 2 members - $150, 4 members - $ 290, 6 members - $550<br />
The original Yellowtail Derby ran for 28 years, 1946 to 1973. It was sponsored by and produced by the San Diego Jaycees. More than 10,000 anglers competed and many from Arizona, and counties of LA, Orange Riverside and San Bernardino and often won.<br />
The Derby is being supported by the Unified Port of San Diego, Frank Lo Preste, Fisherman's Landing Tackle, San Diego Port Tenants Assoc., Boyce Image, the Maritime Institute, Seatow Services, and BlueSkyNews.com. The Island Palms Hotel and the Bay Club have special room rates for anglers in the Derby. There will be warm-up parties and events at a different restaurant each evening during the Derby.<br />
Headquarters is at the Outboard Boating Club at Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd. Ste H347, San Diego 92110.