August 2008
We certainly hope you are out on the water having as much fun as we are this summer! Team Galati has been cruising the tournaments, rendezvous and waterways with our yachting family and having a blast. Keep checking our online event schedule for your chance to get out and about with us!
 
Please send us your stories, comments, pictures and ideas. Let us know what you are doing, what you think and what you want to read about. Send everything to Jen Jordan: Click here to e-mail Jen
Below Decks
Keep it Cool

Galati Yacht Sales is pleased to bring you- "Below Decks". Please click on the image to the left to see our video service tip for you. This month, we're featuring air conditioning tips to keep your vessel cool this summer!

News
 
World Records and Wide Receivers!
 
Capt. Chris Galati is a pro when it comes to world record fishing, but this time star wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Joey Galloway, was aboard Team Galati for the fun. On a recent fishing trip, this black grouper was brought in and is pending an IGFA world record!
"Ihu Nui" wins World Cup!
 
Congratulations to Team Ihu Nui in Kona, Hawaii for landing a 773.5 lb blue marlin to win the 24th annual World Cup Blue Marlin Championship! The angler was Michael Corbino of Longboat Key, Florida. The captain was McGrew Rice with mates Carlton Arai and Kevin Shikaki.
 
Don't miss this!
 
Exceptional values on all remaining in-stock 2008 Regulator models. We have a great selection through out all locations, don't miss this opportunity to beat the 2009 price increases! 
 
Capt Chris and Christopher Galati were recently featured on "Big Game Fishing The World" with Capt Norm Isaacs. Show producer, Frank Hurt was notified that the show picked up three Telly awards! The episode that was submitted took place in Abaco, Bahamas, where Norm Isaacs and his son Darrin fished with Capt Chris and his son Christopher.
Events
 
Don't miss out on the fun of boating within the camaraderie of the Galati Yachting family. Galati Rendezvous are all about making great memories on the water with family and friends. Join us for these fun-filled trips!
 
(reserved for Galati Yacht Sales clients)
 
 
Upcoming rendezvous:

NG- Scalloping Festival Port St Joe Aug. 1-3
SG- Long Boat Key Resort Aug. 22-24
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NG- The Wharf Orange Bch, AL Sep. 26-28
 
Dates are subject to change and events may be added throughout the year - please check our website calendar regularly for updates and current information.
Coastal Marina Management
 
The Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament made history as boats headed out to fish in the first major all-release billfish tournament in the Gulf Coast. The highly-anticipated tournament welcomed more than 10,000 attendees to enjoy the live entertainment, artist colony, local food, sponsor displays and, of course the Friday and Saturday night weigh-ins.
 
Along with the new format, event planners added two new community events - the Al Hubbard Fishing Experience and a special military tribute.
 
In This Issue
Keep It Cool
Team Galati
Ihu Nui
Regulator
Telly Awards
Rendezvous
Bay Point Invitational
Finance and Insurance
Have you purchased your new boat within the last year or two?
 
If so, it may not be too late to cover your engines and accessories with an Extended Service Plan thru Galati Yacht Sales! You may still be within your window of opportunity and Galati Yachts can offer you boating peace of mind with the industry's most dependable and cost efficient service plans. Please contact our Business Office to obtain a custom quote and further information on the plan appropriate for you.
 
Upper Gulf Business Office:
 850-654-1575
 
FL West Gulf Business Office:
 727-576-8336
Want to get away?

Like to fish and want to get away? How about a charter aboard the all new 60' Viking in Costa Rica  or a 74' Viking in the Caribbean? Now that's the definition of billfishing fun in far and away fisheries. For more on chartering these vessels:

CLICK HERE for Los Suenos,
Costa Rica info
 
CLICK HERE for Venezuela info
Upcoming Tournaments
Orange Beach Billfish Classic
 Jul. 30-Aug. 3
TIFT Billfish Tournament
 Jul. 30-August 3 in
 South Padre Island, TX
Mobile Big Game Tournament
 Aug.29-Sep. 1
HBA Sarasota Slam Aug. 6-9
Old Salt Loop Tournament
 Aug. 13-17 in St Pete, FL
Texas Legends Billfish
 Tournament Aug. 7-10 in
 Port Aransas, TX
TWAT Billfish Tournament
 Aug. 23-24 in
 Port Aransas, TX