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2024 SPICE ISLAND BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
Join the Grand Slam 54 Adventure, Dive into Five Days of Unmatched Fishing, Culture, and Celebration
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UPCOMING EVENT DATES
UPCOMING EVENT DATES
Activity:
Registration of Boats
Monday, January 22
Day 1 of the Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament begins with the registration of boats at the Grenada Yacht Club, scheduled from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This sets the stage for the competition, with teams formalizing their participation. Following the registration, a briefing is held at 6:00 pm to inform participants about the tournament rules, schedules, and safety protocols. The day concludes with a social gathering, featuring a free bar, allowing participants to mingle, relax, and gear up for the competitive days ahead.
Tuesday, January 23
Activity:
Bimini Start: 6:45 - 7:30 am
Lines Down: 7:35 am - Lines up 5:00 pm
The Bimini Start of the Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament is a visually stunning and exhilarating kickoff. This event begins early in the morning, with a Parade of Boats through the Carenage, starting at 6:45 am. This parade is a spectacle, showcasing the participating vessels in a display of maritime pride and excitement as they proceed toward the start line. At 7:30 am, the Bimini Start officially commences, marking the beginning of the day’s fishing activities.
Wednesday, January 24
Activity:
Day 2 Fishing
Lines Down: 7:00 am - Lines up 4:30 pm
Day 2 of fishing in the Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament, slated for Wednesday, is a pivotal day for anglers, building upon the momentum of the first day's events. This day plays a crucial role in shaping the tournament's leaderboard, with participants eager to either maintain their lead or climb the rankings. The competition begins early, with lines down at 7:00 am, as anglers, armed with strategies and insights from the previous day, take to the waters with renewed vigor and refined techniques.
Thursday, January 25
Activity:
Lay Day
The Lay Day in the Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament serves as a day of relaxation and rejuvenation, breaking up the intense competition of the fishing days. This pause in the tournament offers participants and spectators alike a chance to enjoy a variety of activities unrelated to fishing. It's a day for socializing, exploring the local culture, indulging in Grenada's rich cuisine, and participating in on-shore events and entertainment.
Activity:
Final Day Fishing
Lines Down: 6:30 am - Lines up 3:00 pm
Friday, January 26
The final day of the Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament starts early at 6:30 am, allowing anglers to maximize their last opportunity for a winning catch. All catches and cameras must be presented at the weigh station by 4:00 pm for a fair evaluation. The event concludes with an awards ceremony at 6:00 pm, celebrating the winners, sportsmanship, and camaraderie fostered throughout the tournament.
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