It's Smith Robin again! Wins 28th annual Fisherman’s Tournament
Family affair
According to Mr Samuel Davies, the event is a family affair that gives the residents an opportunity to celebrate the tradition of fishing in the Virgin Islands.
He also stated that fishermen are very important to the community, as they contribute to the economy through the provision of food and business.
“Fisherman’s Day will teach the science of fishing to the youths, so that they could learn and inherit, so that we could pass on the tradition and keeping our waters clean,” said Mr Davies.
It’s Smith Robin again!
The most anticipated event was the Fishing Tournament, where participants competed in the categories of reef fishing and trolling.
Smith Robin, a veteran fisherman who has dominated fisherman’s tournaments over the years, secured first place in the reef fishing category. He received a cash prize of $1,200 with a whopping 224 pounds of fish.
Following him, in second place was David ‘Tiger’ Smith, with a catch of 169 pounds that secured him a cash prize of $800.
JVD fishermen dominate trolling category
Jose van Dyke dominated the competition in the trolling category.
The Tango team of Franky and Dave Chinnery of Jost van Dyke received first place with a catch of 180 pounds of fish: mostly king fish. They were awarded a cash prize of $1,400.
Sky is the Limit, also of Jost van Dyke, weighed in a catch amounting to 147 pounds of fish, which secured them a cash prize of $900.
Jack Chadman and his Venator crew from Jost van Dyke placed third with a catch of 26.5 pounds of fish. They earned themselves $700.
The event was originally scheduled for Territory Day, June 30, 2017, but it was postponed due to inclement weather.
The Fisherman’s Day featured activities such as water sports, free health screening by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and entertainment provided by locals Djs, VIBE and the Showtime Band. Patrons enjoyed delicious fish and johnny cake from local food vendors.
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