b'Derby-continued- Silver Sailfish Derby a Sanctionedgler Overall as he turned fast when releasing thisCOTY Cup Event the handle on all 9 of the exciting pelagic speciesKiteKeepers fish.This in-and the WPBFC appre- The Silver Sailfish Derby is proud to be a sanctioned eventdividual honor is awarded ciates crews taking thein InTheBite Magazines Captain of the Year Cup programwith the Mrs. Henry R. Rea (COTY) and the new Champions Cup Tournament.The necessary preparations toDerby is a member of the Florida Division.West Palm Beachtrophy, a magnificent silver participate in this aspectFishing Club (WPBFC) member Dale Wills, publisher of In- sailfish sculpture that dates of the tournament. JorgeTheBite Magazine, initiated the special award over a dozen yearsback to the events origin Sanchez, Capt. Nick Ca- ago in an effort to recognize the talents of professional sport fishingin 1935 and is sponsored rullo and the Pricelesscaptains and crews, and to stimulate participation in top tournaments likeby Elizabeth Richebourg the Silver Sailfish Derby.The COTY and Champions Cup include five geo-had an impressive Day 2graphic divisions: East Coast, Florida, Gulf Coast, Hawaii and International.Rea of Connecticut. The and were outside the top 3The COTY and Champions Cup competitions are based upon a point systemRea Trophy remains one headed into the final hourdetermined by a teams finish in sanctioned tournaments, 500 points forof the crown jewels in all of fishing. They wouldfirst place, 300 for second place, 100 points for third place and 250 bonusof angling. make a clutch push andpoints for a championship series win. The Top Lady Angler Kudos to our friends at InTheBite Magazine for recognizing outstanding finish 2nd overall with 11professionals in the sportfishing industry! trophy is sponsored by the releases. Hats off to theHampp Family of New crew for taking the ruling in stride, in an act of sportsmanship toJersey in memory of Rose Hampp, who won the honor in the 1957 fellow participants.Derby along with many other awards throughout her accomplished Capt. Dave McGaha and team KiteKeeper would earn severalangling career. Carly Desmond was awarded the trophy releasing 5 titles in the historic Derby. They enjoyed calm seas Day 1 andsailfish aboard the 48 Viking berthed at Sailfish Marina, Day Sea. sported the snotty Day 2 conditions in a 35 Strike center console toThis award is always highly coveted. Many of these lady anglers have become the Top Small Boat, finishing with 9 releases to a 5th placeproven theyre just as skilled tangling with sailfish on 20 pound test finish overall. The KiteKeeper managed to tag all 9 of their fish toline as any other crew member who might grab the rod. claim Top Tag Team honors as well. The Derbys hallmark is its greatThe Silver Sailfish Derby, is produced by the West Palm Beach ties to early billfish conservation and crews continue to supportFishing Club and continues to be the organizations marquee event. this strong conservation ethic to ensure their fishery stays healthyWhile the Derby looked a little different in 2021, the sport fishing for many years to come. Lastly, and perhaps most notable, anglertradition continued. The WPBFC is proud to host this tournament Mike Simko of North Palm Beach would be deemed the Top An- that represents an important part of its regions unique identity.YOUR TRUSTEDFLORIDA PARTNER FOR55 YEARSHIGH PERFORMANCE COOLERS|AC/DC FRIDGE FREEZERS |COOLER DRY BOXES|TUMBLERS|BACKPACK COOLERS|LIVE BAIT COOLERS|ADVENTURE GEAR888-272-9838|ENGELCOOLERS.COM 900 Jupiter Park Drive | Jupiter, FL 33458 | info@engelcoolers.comStrong supporters of marine conservation, habitat restoration, and recreational fishing access.'