Kick off the 2011 Lionfish Derby Series with us this May!
Largest lionfish - 2010 Lower Keys DerbyTo learn about derbies in the Bahamas, click here and see the flyer (attached at the bottom of the page).
FLORIDA KEYS DERBIES:
May 14th: Middle Keys Lionfish Derby at Fiesta Key Resort on Long Key, FL. Big thanks to the City of Layton, our major sponsor!!!
Click Here for information on accomodations, boat rentals, boat ramps, and dive charters in the area that are offering discounts for derby participants.
August 20th: Upper Keys Lionfish Derby at Coconuts Restaurant and Bar in Key Largo, FL.
November 5th: Lower Keys Lionfish Derby at Hurricane Hole in Key West, FL
2011 FL Keys Lionfish Derby Prizes- PRIZES GIVEN TO TOP 3 TEAMS IN EACH CATEGORY:
•MOST LIONFISH: $1,000 cash, $500 cash, $250 Divers Direct Gift Certificate
•BIGGEST LIONFISH: $500 cash, $200 cash, $100 Divers Direct Gift Certificate
•SMALLEST LIONFISH: $500 cash, $200 cash, $100 Divers Direct Gift Certificate
Click HERE for Mandatory Waivers that must be completed by all Derby Participants
Team Frapper brings in the smallest lionfish for Lower Keys Derby
2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday Before Derby Day:
5:30- 6:30: Late Registration at Derby Location (Middle Keys Derby- Fiesta Key Resort; Upper Keys Derby- Coconuts; Lower Keys Derby- Hurricane Hole).
7:00 p.m.: Captain's Meeting at Derby Location.
*Captain's Meeting is mandatory for the team captain and all team members are encouraged to attend. There will be a briefing on safe collection and handling procedures for lionfish. All liability forms (one for each team member) must be submitted before or at the captain's meeting.
Derby Day (Saturday):
Sunrise: Teams may begin collecting lionfish.
4:30- 6:30 p.m.: All lionfish must be turned in to the scoring station at derby location.
6:00- 7:30: Social and Lionfish Tasting
7:30: Banquet Begins
7:45- 8:30: Raffle and Awards Ceremony
Past Events!
1st Annual FL Keys Lionfish Derby Series Held in 2010
September 11th, 2010: Upper Keys Lionfish Derby at Coconuts in Key Largo, FL- 534 Lionfish!!!
October 23rd, 2010: Middle Keys Lionfish Derby at Keys Fisheries in Marathon, FL- 21 Lionfish!!!
November 13th, 2010: Lower Keys Lionfish Derby at Hurricane Hole in Key West, FL- 109 Lionfish!!!
The reefs are a little cleaner thanks to a successful derby!
Sponsorship for these events was provided by:
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| Lionfish Quickfacts.pdf | 306.85 KB |
| Abaco Derby.pdf | 3.52 MB |
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