Cobia World Championship announces First ever SUP Division!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by The BOTE Team

Harbor Docks Charities Announces Changes to Cobia World Championships

First Ever Stand-up Paddle Board Division; New Weigh Station in Pensacola

Destin, FL – February 2013 – Cobia fishing’s premier tournament, the Cobia World Championships, is adding a new twist for 2013. The tournament, which has taken place at Destin’s Harbor Docks Restaurant for over 20 years, has partnered with Bote Boards, to introduce a Stand-Up Paddle Board Division. The angler who lands the largest cobia on a paddle board during the tournament will be awarded a new BOTE Board donated by the Destin store.

“Fishing on S.U.P.s is rapidly increasing in our area, and across the nation,” says Eddie Morgan, Tournament Director, “since cobia migrate just off the beach in our waters, they are a perfect species to target on a paddle board. Catching a large one on a board will be quite the challenge, but people are catching sailfish on them, so why not cobia?”

The Cobia World Championships is also announcing a partnership with Pensacola’s Outcast Bait & Tackle, thus allowing boats fishing the tournament to weigh their catch at the Pensacola tackle shop. Traditionally, boats have been required to weigh their catch at the official weigh station at Harbor Docks, essentially making the tournament exclusive to Destin boats.

“Most of the best cobia fishermen in the world fish are out of either Destin or Pensacola,” Morgan said, “adding a scale at Outcast allows more of those fishermen to compete against each other for the right to be the World Champion.”

The 2013 Cobia World Championships will kick off on Friday, March 22 at 6:00 pm at Harbor Docks Restaurant, the first day of fishing will follow on March 23 and the tournament will end on May 5, 2013. A representative for the Cobia World Championships will be in Pensacola at Outcast’s tournament kickoff party on March 21 to register boats wishing to fish the tournament.

Along with the new S.U.P. World Championship division, boats may also compete for the Overall World Championships, Ladies World Championships, Donut Hole Junior World Championships, Most fish Caught 50 Pounds and Over, and a division for smaller vessels, the 28’ and Under World Championships.

Harbor Docks Restaurant will also serve host to the Crab Cruncher Classic cobia tournament. The weekend tournament will take place at Harbor Docks from Thursday, April 11, 2013 through Sunday, April 14, 2013, with top cobia fishing teams converging on the Destin Harbor to compete for a total purse well over $200,000.

The Cobia World Championships and Crab Cruncher Classic serve as Harbor Docks Charities’ main fundraisers for their 19^th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day, held Sunday, November 3, 2013. In 2012, the tournaments combined to pay out over $155,000 in cash and prizes and raised over $15,000 for the 18^th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day.

“Our goal is to treat 500 underprivileged children to a memorable day of fishing aboard some of Destin’s finest charter boats. People don’t realize that many local children have never even seen the gulf,” Morgan added, “We just want to take them fishing.

Formerly known as Rally for Recreation (founded in 1986), Harbor Docks Charities hosts numerous fundraising events throughout the year including the Cobia World Championships and Crab Cruncher Classic fishing tournament as well as the Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament and Harbor Docks Charity Auction.

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If you’d like more information about the Cobia World Championships, please visit www.cobiaworldchampionships.com. You may also call Eddie Morgan at (850) 837-2506 or email Eddie at eddiem84@gmail.com.

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PUMP SUP LAUNCH RACE

Posted on November 30, 2012 by The BOTE Team

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PADDLE AT THE PORCH RECAP!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by The BOTE Team

The Inaugural Paddle at the Porch was…. AWESOME! We couldn’t have asked for a better event!

On Aug. 18, the Inaugural Paddle at the Porch was be held in the beautiful emerald green waters behind one of Destin’s most beloved restaurants, The Back Porch.

Despite the recent bad weather, the morning of the Paddle at the Porch arrived and the water was calm, and the sun was out! We had 80+ racers come out to paddle, and everyone crossed the finish line with a smile!

There was a 3 mile recreational race and a 6 mile elite race that were filled with both surf style and displacement boards. The race was followed by great food, provided by The Back Porch, an applause filled awards ceremony, and most importantly- fun!

The water was calm with small swells, which made for a challenging race! The race course was in a triangle formation, and it was exciting to watch the lead changes as they went by! The 3 mile racers completed 2 laps, while the 6 mile racers completed 4.

Below are the unofficial results! Official results will be sorted and posted soon!

As you can see, not only did we have a lot of locals come out, but also a lot of out of towners!

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Thank you to the Destin Chamber of Commerce, VPS, 99 Rock, Red Bull, and all of the other sponsors for helping make such a great event! We can’t wait until next year! See you there!!

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UPDATE: More Pictures! Thank you to Frank Gordon!

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PADDLE AT THE PORCH!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The BOTE Team

On Aug. 18, the Inaugural Paddle at the Porch – The Destin SUP Cup Presented by Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com will be held in the beautiful emerald green waters behind one of Destin’s most beloved restaurants, The Back Porch. The event features a three mile recreational race and a six mile elite race, to be followed by awards, food, and fun!

Thank you to title sponsor Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com; partners BOTE and The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House, in conjunction with 99 Rock (WKSM), Southern Restaurant Group, and SUP Magazine; accommodations sponsors ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and Sterling Resorts; gold sponsors Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; silver sponsor Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel; and bronze sponsors Chartwell Hospitality, Emerald Coast Chiropractic, Pleat & Perry, P.A., and White-Wilson Medical Center.

Awards
Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners, as well as 1st place winners for 50+ and for 18 & Under, in the following categories:

3 Mile Race – Men’s Displacement, Women’s Displacement, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle

6 Mile Race – 14’ Men’s Elite, 12’6” Men’s Elite, 12’6” Women’s Elite, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle

Registration
Prior to Aug. 18, the fee is $55. Registration may be completed HERE before Aug. 15. Registration may also be completed by submitting this form with payment to the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce by Aug. 17. On Aug. 18, the fee is $65. Race day registration may be completed at The Back Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. T-shirts and commemorative coolers will be given to registrants while supplies last.

Packet Pick-Up Party
Race packets may be picked up at The Back Porch, in Destin, from 6 – 8 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 17. For those who cannot make the party, packets may also be picked up at the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, in Destin, on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 1 – 5 p.m., or Friday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. They may also be picked up the day of the race at The Back Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m.

Race Meeting
A mandatory race meeting will be held at 9:40 a.m., on Aug. 18, behind The Back Porch, just prior to the start of the race.

Accommodations
Accommodations sponsors are ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and Sterling Resorts. For your race weekend lodging, please call Sterling Resorts at (855) 884-5796 and ask for the “Shores” discount for buy one night, get one ½ off for the special event period, or contact ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals at (866) 918-2243 or www.ResortQuest.com.

Sponsorships
Race sponsorships are available. Please call Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2 or email suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com for details.

*Only sponsors may set up booths and sell merchandise.

SEE YOU THERE!!

GUSU Panhandle SUP Classic Race Series: Race 1 Recap!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by The BOTE Team

The GUSU Race series has begun! BOTE is a proud sponsor this year, and couldn’t be more excited to participate.

The kickoff race was hosted in Niceville, FL at the Northlight Marina. The conditions were sunny and still! Perfect for a race!

BOTE racers took 1st in a number of divisions! BOTE’s Magda Cooper took 1st in the 4 mile 12’6″ Women’s Elite on her Matte White Wraith SS, while Corey took 3rd in the 14′ Men’s Elite on a Gonzo SS. Pete Buzzelli took 1st and Jamie Fedorka took 2nd in the 14′ Men’s Elite, both on Matte Black Gonzo SS boards. BOTE also took 1st in the 12’6″ Men’s division with Ethan Luppert on a Matte Black Wraith SS.

There were a number of BOTE boards out there, and BOTE couldn’t be happier about the growing number of BOTE racers at each race!

Congrats to all of the racers out there! Below are the official results:

Race results from Race 1 of PSUP Classic:

Race 1 of Panhandle Stand Up Paddleboard Classic

4 Mile
14′ Mens Elite
1 Pete Buzzelli 0:46:46
2 Jamie Fedorka 0:48:17
3 Corey Cooper 0:48:40
4 Dave Meadows 0:48:51
5 David Leach 0:49:10
6 Scott Kennedy 0:51:10
7 Zach Retting 0:51:12
8 Phil Summers 0:52:05
9 Edward Rudzki 0:52:40
10 Jeff Hood 0:53:20
11 Rick Moore 0:53:42
12 Dave Vail 0:55:10
13 Jeff Troy 0:57:25
14 Kent Sutton 0:58:12
15 Mark Chrisman 0:59:32
16 Jim Cunningham 1:11:20
12’6 Mens Elite
1 Ethan 0:48:20
2 Trapper Chechak 0:49:50
3 Jack Archer 0:51:27
4 Jeremy Cerone 0:52:28
5 Noal Smith 0:53:20
6 James Mcphee 0:53:50
7 David Simmons 0:56:40
8 Dr. Danger 1:02:20
9 Doug Adams 1:05:37
10 Chris Akon 1:10:20
12’6 Womens Elite
1 Magda Cooper 0:49:00
2 Jessica Delao 0:51:31
3 Bernadette Leach 0:51:43
4 MJ 0:58:37
5 Gina Seton 0:58:57
6 Donna Bandy 1:00:07
7 Joan Vinoit 1:03:35
8 Beata kundra DNF
12’6 Mens Rec
1 Jake Williams 0:54:00
2 Stefan 0:54:58
3 Scott Calaman 0:57:37
4 Tanner 0:58:30
5 Josh Chrisman 0:58:50
6 Ron Newby 0:59:48
7 Michael Carpenter 1:01:20
8 Jeff Zimmerman 1:01:58
9 Dale Ringler 1:04:20
10 Scott Bisjolie 1:07:08
11 Jason Folley 1:12:00
12’6 Womens Rec
1 Theresa Woodley 0:58:59
2 Regina 1:02:15
3 Misty 1:02:20
4 Stacy Troy 1:03:31
5 Caitlyn Sweney 1:04:37
6 Kim Moore 1:05:03
7 Rachel 1:06:10
8 Lon Mahileck 1:06:22
9 Ashly Chrisman 1:06:44
10 Jamie Hord DNF
1 mile
1 Mario Jara 0:12:17
2 Chris Ibsen 0:12:40
3 Norbet Neberz 0:13:59
4 Bill Weldon 0:14:20
5 Dr. Danger 0:14:30
6 Bob Diehl 0:14:30
7 Matthew Anders 0:15:30
8 Kim Hill 0:15:41
9 Greg Anders 0:15:58
10 Tina Suton 0:16:11
11 Joe Nedoroscik 0:16:13
12 Linda Cunningham 0:16:15
13 Andy Becker 0:16:39
14 0:16:49
15 Matthew Smith 0:16:50
16 Chris St. John 0:17:00
17 Kristina Rowe 0:17:31
18 Heather Anders 0:18:15
19 Amber Smith 0:18:25
20 Jennifer Ostan 0:19:35
21 Kobe Babin 0:20:00
22 Allison Snow 0:20:11
23 Cameron 0:22:30
24 Savana hill 0:24:10
25 Jimmie Bisjolie 0:24:15