Bohicket Marina Billfish Tournament May 12th - 15th

It is exciting that the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series is returning to Bohicket Marina. The Cup is part of South Carolina's fishing tradition and part of the original "Triple Crown" of SC Billfish competitions. Since this is the first tournament in the Governor's Cup Series, boats will be vying to get in the lead position and stay there for such awards as Outstanding Billfish Conservationist, Oustanding Billfish, Top Female Angler, and Top Youth Angler of the Year. And, no worries - the majestic Billfish population is not depleted. It is all 'Tag & Release'. But, more on that in a moment.

Adding to the excitement of the returning Cup are new venues arriving at Bohicket Marina - such as Red's Ice House - a fun, relaxing, kickback and have a cold one, seafood eatery. Red's will be a great addition to the Marina which already has some wonderful food and drink. Rosebank Farms is also not-to-be-missed. A meal of its delicious fresh-from-the-farm fare will be discussed around your non-Lowcountry table back home, for some time! Fischer's Pub is another fun place with great libations and food. During the Billfish Tournament, Fischer's will be having karaoke one of the evenings.

Bohicket Marina itself is celebrating the return of the Governor's Cup Billfishing Series with nightly live music. Bohicket Marina, nestled between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands is an ideal hosting location for the May 12th-15th, 2010 Cup. Bohicket Marina provides access to some of the most environmentally pristine waters on the Eastern Seaboard. The Marina offers scenic water tours and a full range of offshore and inshore fishing options.

The great thing about the Billfishing Series is that it helps to ensure the health and future of South Carolina's natural resources and coastal economy by promoting the management and preservation of billfish stocks for future generations. Over ninety percent of the billfish caught each year are released alive, making South Carolina recognized as a world leader in marine fisheries conservation.

Prior to the Governor's Cup, less than ten percent of billfish caught were released. Inspired by the conservation message of the Series, anglers are now tagging and releasing record numbers of billfish caught in South Carolina waters. By encouraging tag and release, the Series has focused attention on the sharp decline of Atlantic billfish and encouraged conservation of all marine resources.