We're very happy to announce that our replacement order of T-Shirts has been received. If you did not receive yours or wish to purchase additional shirts, please contact Mary Ann McNew at lahainajackpot@gmail.com for details and to arrange filling your order.
Makani Christensen, Angler aboard HOKU No. 3 takes home $20,000.00 for landing a 265.3 pound Blue Marlin, and wins the 2011 Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament.
The 2011 Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament was a huge success!
Taking home the First Prize of $20,000.00 in this year’s 35th annual Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament was Makani Christensen, fishing aboard Captain Mike Sur'sHoku No. 3 with his catch of a 265.3 pound Pacific Blue Marlin.
In the Wahine Fishing Tournament, $5,700.00 was paid to Janis Walin's 246.1 pound Blue Marlin fishing aboard long time Tournament participant Pualele.
The very first Tag and Release cash prize of$1,000.00 was paid to Start Me Up Das It, skippered by Denny Putnum for Juanita Linal's tagged and released Blue Marlin.
Thank you everyone for your support and a BIG MAHALO to all of the Jackpot Volunteers and the Lahaina Yacht Club. See you at the Spring Wahine Fishing Tournament!
Mary Ann McNew, Tournament Director
Entry Fees: Jackpot entry fee is $800 per boat. The Wahine Entry fee is $150 per boat and $50 for each Wahine. All females on board will be considered anglers. Men on board may not participate except as crew and captain.
Number of Total Boats Jackpot
20 $4,250.00 25 $5,312.50 30 $6,375.00 This year’s Wahine Fishing Tournament will be a one day tournament held on Friday, October 28, 2011. The minimum qualifying weight for boated BILLFISH is 100 pounds. The minimum qualifying weight for boated AHI, ONO, and MAHI is 25 pounds. No other species will qualify. The Wahine Jackpot prizes come from Entry Fees minus 15%. The Wahine Jackpot entry fee is $150 per boat and $50 per angler. The Wahine Jackpot will be paid to the biggest fish. If there are no qualifying fish caught the entry fees will be refunded minus 15%.
There will be non-cash prizes given away at the awards banquet.
Wahine Jackpot Tag & Release Purse: Funds for this category come directly from money donated by Whalers Realty, Inc., not Entry Fees. All tagged Billfish will receive points regardless of weight. Blue or Black Marlin = 100 points. Stripe Marlin or Spearfish = 75 points. Sailfish = 50 points. Only BILLFISH can be tagged. There will be three prizes awarded totaling $1,000.
~ The team with the largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $500.
~ The team with the second largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $300.
~ The team with the third largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $200.
~ In the event there is only one team with Tag & Release points, they will be awarded $1,000. ~ In the event there are two teams with Tag & Release points, the team with the largest number of points will be awarded 60% of the purse and the team with the second largest number of points will be awarded 40% of the purse. ~ If there is a tie for tag points, the tie will be split among those in the tie position with 60% going to the first team to arrive at the tie position, and 40% going to the team that arrived at the tie position second. The Official Tag Time will be the time confirmed by Moneybags.
If there are no Tag & Release Billfish, all of the purse prize money will roll over to be use for the 2012 Tag & Release prizes.
This year’s Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament will be a one-day tournament held on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The minimum qualifying weight for boated BILLFISH is 100 pounds. The minimum qualifying weight for boated AHI, ONO, MAHI is 25 pounds. No other species will qualify. The Jackpot prizes come from Entry Fees minus 15%. The Jackpot entry fee is $800.00 per boat.The Jackpot will be paid to the biggest fish. If there are no qualifying fish caught the entry fees will be refunded minus 15%.
There will be non-cash prizes given away at the awards banquet.
Jackpot Tag & Release Purse: Funds for this category come directly from proceeds from the Lahaina Jackpot Sponsors and the Lahaina Yacht Club, not Entry Fees. All tagged Billfish will receive points regardless of weight. Blue or Black Marlin = 100 points. Stripe Marlin or Spearfish = 75 points. Sailfish = 50 points. Only BILLFISH can be tagged. There will be three prizes awarded totaling $3,500.
~ The team with the largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $2,000.
~ The team with the second largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $1,000.
~ The team with the third largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $500.
~ In the event there is only one team with Tag & Release points, they will be awarded $3,500.
~ In the event there are two teams with Tag & Release points, the team with the largest number of points will be awarded 60% of the purse and the team with the second largest number of points will be awarded 40% of the purse. ~ If there is a tie for tag points, the tie will be split among those in the tie position with 60% going to the first team to arrive at the tie position, and 40% going to the team that arrived at the tie position second. The Official Tag Time will be the time confirmed by Moneybags.
If there are no Tag & Release Billfish, all of the purse prize money will roll over to be use for the 2012 Tag & Release prizes.
Moneybag’s cell number is 808-250-8639
The Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament is the oldest money Tournament held in the State of Hawaii. Started in 1976, it has enjoyed continuous community support for 34 years. The objective of this tournament is to promote Lahaina as a sport-fishing destination, along with educating people about sport fishing. It also educates and promotes conservation of our marine resources through a Tag and Release program. The tournament is organized and operated by theLahaina Yacht Club.
We have several devoted Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament sponsors returning again this year. Our wonderful friends and fellow LYC Members from Whalers Realty in Kaanapali, Tess and Bob Cartwright are undoubtedly among the most loyal supporters of LYC’s functions over the years. Visit their website for prime Real Estate listings on Maui at http://www.whalersrealty.com
“Ask for the Best” Whalers Realty!
Ocean Vodka has become “The Spirit of Lahaina Jackpot”. They are a family owned company based on Maui and Lahaina Yacht Club will be offering delicious specialty Ocean Vodka cocktails at discounted prices which help to support the Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament in October. Ocean Vodka is organically handcrafted and they donate a portion of their profits to organizations which conserve the world’s ocean resources.
Award winning Kona Brewing Co. has been very generous to the Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament once again and is providing us with Liquid Aloha at reduced prices at Lahaina Yacht Club as well. Their brewery in Kailua-Kona keeps the Island’s freshest beer flowing throughout Hawaii. The Kona Brewers Festival has raised more than $350,000 for local environmental, educational and cultural organizations over the past 14 years.
FACTOID: The Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament, organized by the Lahaina Yacht Club has enjoyed many successes over its 35 plus years, with an average participation of as many as 120 boats with 450 to 500 Anglers from all parts of the State, the Continental US as well as Internationally.
Every yearThe Pioneer Inndonates the radio room for Jackpot’s “Moneybags” from where the Jackpot fishing boats are directed coming in and out of the harbor. The birds-eye view from their second story windows allows for safer docking and re-fueling efforts. It's also a great place to grab breakfast or enjoy lunch while waiting for the weigh-ins at the Lahaina Harbor.
New supporters this year includes the Lahaina Pizza Company located in the heart of Lahaina Town at 730 Front Street. They are kindly supplying yummy pizzas for the Captain's briefing on October 27 at the Lahaina Yacht Club, 835 Front Street. Stop in to LPC sometime and say Aloha to Uncle Jerry and offer him a big Mahalo for supporting our Tournament.
Coffees of Hawaii will rev things up every morning with their donations of Molokai coffee from their 500 acre plantation and mill in the village of Kualapu’u. They are 100% committed to supporting the revitalization of both culture and ecology in the Hawaiian Islands. That’s why they donate 1% of their revenues to this cause. Check out their website at www.coffeesofhawaii.com
One of our newest sponsors, PredictWind.com has generously donated 10 annual professional subscriptions to their online marine weather forecasting and routing service and they are extremely valuable prizes for the Wahine and Jackpot teams. Their system has a trip planner that allows you to view real time wind forecast maps 5 days in advance and GRIB files that track air temperature, rainfall, wind direction and wind speed. Live wind observation show data from 15,000 live stations across the globe. Wow, these are great prizes! Their website is www.PredictWind.com check it out.
American Savings Bank’s team represents a group of professionals who are promoting the Bank’s vision — to be the involved, local bank committed to sustaining Hawaii’s culture and traditions.
It’s no accident that American Savings Bank’s symbol is the Kalo or taro plant. Today, the plant reminds us of Hawaii’s rich cultural roots, and of American Savings Bank’s commitment to upholding and promoting what’s best about the Islands: family, community and service. We chose it to remind us of our dedication to the healthy growth of our communities, and the uniquely beautiful place we all call home.
Cool Cat Café has been voted the Best Burger on Maui Five years running.
Father and Son owners Steve and Sean Corpuel will tell you it's using only the freshest ingredients. Buns baked fresh daily by a local bakery, 100% Certified Angus Beef hand-pressed and never frozen, fresh produce, and most of all we make every burger just like we made the first one over 17 years ago.
If you want the best hamburger or cheeseburger in paradise, find it at the Cool Cat Café. See you at "Cool Cat's"!
(808) 667-0908 658 Front Street #160 Lahaina, HI 96761
Pacific West Fuels has been providing gasoline and desile fuel service at the Lahaina Harbor for many years. Fueling is available 24/7 and a Fuel Card is required. Jackpot Officials will be available to assist those without cards. During non-Tournament times those needing assistance should see the Club Secretary or Port Captain at the Lahaina Yacht Club. (808) 661-0191
We can all thank these exceptional sponsors by supporting their businesses and recommending their services to friends and family. Without them we could not enjoy our fun community events.
If you would like to volunteer to help out or to donate to Jackpot please do not hesitate to contact me at www.LahainaJackpot.com or email me at LahainaJackpot@gmail.com MaryAnn McNew, 2011 Tournament Director
Pacific West Fuels has been providing gasoline and desile fuel service at the Lahaina Harbor for many years. Fueling is available 24/7 and a Fuel Card is required. Jackpot Officials will be available to assist those without cards. During non-Tournament times those needing assistance should see the Club Secretary or Port Captain at the Lahaina Yacht Club. (808) 661-0191