Don McKinney's team Double Dog wracked-up an impressive 2,900 points to win the Central Abaco Championship at Treasure Cay; the second leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championship series. The Team caught and released three blue marlin, one white marlin and two sailfish during the three day tournament. Double Dog's point total was boosted by 700 bonus points for a Grand Slam during the tournament hosted by Treasure Cay Resort & Marina.
In addition to vaulting the Double Dog to a commanding lead in the overall Championship standings, the win garnered McKinney and Double Dog a Randy Rich designed trophy presented by tournament sponsors MarineMax and Hatteras Yachts. The winning team also received a Walker FUELSEP Vessel Package from Walker Engineering and gift certificates from Roffer's Ocean Fishing Forecast and BoatMat Corp.
As the Top Release Team for the Central Abaco Championship, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida based Hines Farley was presented with a Randy Buck original bronze trophy sponsored by Murray Products, High Seas Technology and PipeWelders. Captain Jason Parker and the Double Dog crew each received a Randy Rich designed trophy presented by the Lewis Marine Group.
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Cape Eleuthera Championship 
The BBC's next stop is at Powell Point on the southwest coast of Eleuthera. The Cape Eleuthera Championship (May 19th through 22nd) is hosted by the new Cape Eleuthera Resort & Yacht Club. General Manager, Stephen Kappeler and his staff have gone all-out to insure that the BBC anglers and crew will have an enjoyable experience at this unique Out Island resort. Be sure to bring a hearty appetite because Bacacudas of Cape Eleuthera is noted for Bahamian/Italian specialties like lobster fettuccini. In addition, the resort will be celebrating the grand opening of Two Palms Bar & Grille with a wine tasting host by the resort and Dry Creek Vineyards. See the complete schedule of events in this issue of BBC e-Update. Following the successful anglers' cookout at the Central Abaco Championship, the BBC will host another Anglers' Cookout on Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 PM. Wave WiFi will host a one-hour cocktail party in conjunction with the cookout. Bring your catch of the day or your favorite cut of beef and join us for an old-fashion cookout. Grills will be set up adjacent to the Two Palms Bar & Grille. Side dishes for the cookout are provided by the BBC and include peas & rice, macaroni & cheese, stir-fry mixed vegetables and Island School field aquaculture greens AND pineapple upside down cake for desert. At this writing, twenty-eight teams have registered for the Cape Eleuthera Championship and only a few deluxe villas (two bedroom condos) remain for shore-side accommodations. The resort's website has several charts with GPS coordinates for those planning their trip to Cape Eleuthera
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Looking Ahead - Boat Harbour
With no lay day this year, Abaco Gold and John Bull will host an Open House at their stores on Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. BBC anglers and crew are invited to stop by for conch salad at Abaco Gold and for assorted beverages at John Bull. Thursday night, the Allied Marine Group is hosting a special BBC night at the Jib Room at Marsh Harbour Marina. Make your selection of either steak or chicken and let us know during registration at Below Decks on Tuesday June 2nd. According to the current registration list, thirty-four boats are expected for the Boat Harbour Championship. The preliminary Schedule of Events is available by clicking here. Entries for the Boat Harbour Championship will be accepted through May 24th ... So if you haven't registered, there is no better time than right NOW!
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