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The Libertad Challenge
The top three boats in the billfish division of each tournament receive a special acrylic and bronze Sailfish Libertad plaque. The boat with the highest overall number of sailfish releases between the three tournaments is the Grand Winner. The boat name of the Grand
Winner is inscribed on the Sailfish Libertad Trophy. This magnificent
bronze perpetual, created by Capt.
Pierre Pierce, is on display at the
Miami Beach Marina is a certified official weigh station for participants in the "MET". The DOCKMASTER'S office has official entry forms and will witness, certify and maintain a record of your catch. No entry fee is involved. The tournament usually has a kickoff tournament called the Mini MET and the MET usually lasts for about 5 months, December till May. The MET boundaries include
the 11 southernmost counties of SCHEDULED TOURNAMENTS November 12 - 14, 2007 The Sailfish Cup Invitational January 10 - 13, 2008 The Sailfish Tournament February 21 - 24, 2008 ABC/World
Diamond Source Billfish Challenge March 1 - 2, 2008 Capt.
Bob Lewis Boat Center / Yamaha Billfish Challenge March 13 - 16, 2008 Florida Billfish Masters Tournament April 3 - 6, 2008 Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish
Tournament April 24 - 28, 2008 Captain of Miami Beach July 17 - 20, 2008 Captain of South Florida October 2 - 5, 2008 Captain of Florida |
Conceived
by Bob Christoph of the Miami Beach Marina, this award recognizes the
cumulative efforts of boats in the area billfish tournaments. The Challenge
includes the