Page 6 - Waterways - July '19

Page 6, Waterways
Seventh Annual Treasure Coast Bonito Blast

Fishing Tournament

Port Salerno/Stuart, Aug. 16 “The veterans’ stories are why we do what we do … when the sale of all unwanted bonito, collected on the day of

To 17 they return home after fighting for our freedom, a new the event, to WVRF.
journey begins, often fraught with hardships. We are grateful
A huge thank you to Paul Gonnella and Michael Politano,
This Fun-Filled Family Event Allows Us To to the community for their incredible generosity and support owners of Manatee Island Bar and Grill, Port Salerno and
Fort Pierce, Fla., for their six years of tremendous support
of these heroes after all they’ve done for us.” The WVRF
Give Back To Florida’s Disabled Veterans For wishes to thank our community for its overwhelming support for this tournament and cause.
Their Sacrifices for this special veterans’ event. In addition to the funds raised, TCBB is a 501(c)(3) event. Contributions are tax
The Seventh Annual Treasure Coast Bonito Blast (TCBB) taking various veterans fishing means so much to them; deductible. The EIN No. is: 46-2993288.
works with various Treasure Coast businesses to create an especially seeing the community come together to take part Tournament Details
event that brings our quaint town and city (with a fishing in such a patriotic event. The WVRF is very grateful for all Register before Aug. 16, and it’s only $125 for four
problem) and community together in appreciation and of the support shown to our veterans over the past six years. anglers; $150 on and after Aug. 16. It is $25 for each
support of our Wounded Warriors of South Florida. The The Captains’ meeting on Friday, Aug. 16, will include additional angler. Junior anglers (under 12) fish for free and
event includes $2,500 in prize money, dinners, live music, dinner, tent events and entertainment by one of the most popular, will be recognized for their catch. There is a $25 donation
auction items and a raffle for a state-of-the art Flying Fish talented and dance-friendly bands on the Treasure Coast, Jupiter for dinner and festivities for non-anglers.
Paddleboard, complete with a carbon fiber paddle! The Trailer Trash. Gary Kohler, the leader of the band, as well as all Prizes As Follows
charitable donation to support the Wounded Veterans Relief of its members, is honored to be able to support our veterans and First Prize $1,500
Fund (WVRF) for this paddleboard is only $5 per ticket or this event. The awards party on Saturday night, Aug. 17, will Second Prize $ 750
5 tickets for $20. include dinner, a silent auction and music by the Mikey B band. Third Prize $ 250
The TCBB is the largest one-day tournament on the Mike Babick (“Mikey B”) is very passionate about supporting There will also be two Calcuttas: one for the largest
Treasure Coast. The bonitos are always biting at this time of these veterans and their families. dolphin and the other for the largest snapper, largest grouper,
the year! To date, the tournament has raised over $300,000 for Mikey B will also double as emcee, along with Mike largest amberjack.
the WVRF, which has provided assistance to approximately Durkee, for the festivities. Visit the TCBB Facebook page and its website for more
130 veterans (https://wvrf.org). Please do your part to give Pirates Cove Resort and Marina, Stuart, Fla., will host the information, to buy raffle tickets and to register: www.
back to those who gave so much by supporting the TCBB. Captains’ meeting (Aug. 16, at 6 p.m.), weigh-in (Aug. 17, on TreasureCoastBonitoBlast.com.
This is our way of giving back, especially for those of us the dock from 12 to 3 p.m.) and the awards
who did not serve. party (Aug. 17, at 5 p.m.). Pirates Cove,
The WVRF was founded in 2009 to assist qualified TCBB’s new home for this year, is perfect
disabled post 9/11 veterans transition into civilian life. for this tournament. It has old Florida charm
The organization provides immediate emergency financial and great atmosphere, in a gorgeous and
support to these much deserving veterans. More than 85 spacious contemporary setting.
percent of all funds donated to WVRF goes directly toward This is Pirates Cove’s first year hosting
veteran assistance, earning them GuideStar’s platinum level the tournament and its ownership and
recognition for performance and serving Florida’s veterans. staff are very much looking forward to
WVRF assists in getting their lives back on track by helping being involved in this worthwhile event.
with job training, housing, transportation, past-due bills, child Capt. Billy Black and Karen Hermanspan
needs and other forms of assistance, too numerous to list. are once again organizing volunteer boat
The WVRF mission is to save lives and keep these families captains who will host veteran anglers,
together. Please remember, we enjoy the many blessings of many of whom have never fished in a
freedom, which are not “free,” secured for us by these heroic tournament before.
veterans’ and their families’ many sacrifices; home of the free Ariel Seafood has graciously supported
because of the brave. this event for six years and will once
As Mike Durkee, executive director of WVRF has said, again donate all proceeds obtained from

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