Porto Rotondo Big Game - 2010

skip · September 01, 2010, 22:10:04 CET

The boats getting ready whilst the skipper's attend the day's briefing:

twoutes · September 02, 2010, 00:40:51 CET

Thanks for the insight on what was an incredible experience for you all.
Welcome to the world of 'Big game fishing tournaments'.
It is these images that give people the perception that game fishing is a 'rich mans' sport, but don't let that fool you. On given days, anybody can get out there in smaller crafts and enjoy the sport....but l must say, nothing beats being out there with all the comforts those big game boats can give.
I'm glad you now have a taste for it and enjoyed the experience.
Thanks again for sharing it all with us.

fishfinder · September 02, 2010, 06:57:01 CET

Thanks for sharing this detailed experience. Wish I was there with you guys.

Nick the second Youtube video is not loading.

skip · September 02, 2010, 11:14:26 CET

Second video is stuck in processing mode on Youtube, not sure why as its had all night. Probably I will have to delete and re-upload!!

suffrun · September 02, 2010, 12:27:49 CET

A great written account of your experience at the competition, thanks for sharing!!!

skip · September 02, 2010, 13:44:43 CET

Start of the 2010 Competition

The_Gaffer · September 02, 2010, 14:32:24 CET

A pointer: At the very last part of the vedio, top right hand corner, is the GPS clearly showing us coming out into the open sea doing 28knts.

baghira · September 02, 2010, 18:23:45 CET

wowoowowowowowo
I have never seen such power being dispersed all at once.
That's thrilling
Shivers down my spine...............

Wonderful

redhead · September 02, 2010, 20:35:39 CET

Great boat for sure ! It must cost a couple of Euros .......but spending a fortune on that must be worth it ......

Moonwalker · September 02, 2010, 23:01:51 CET

All the boats seems to be top class. I wonder if they do really use them for fishing or just for competitions.

Jonathan · September 03, 2010, 06:33:14 CET

Great write-up and great video... the excitement of the event is buzzing throughout. Thanks for sharing!

skip · September 03, 2010, 06:38:47 CET

Team MFF who ventured out on Saturday to try out the boat during Force 7 winds

shanook · September 03, 2010, 17:54:21 CET

Great what a boat eh.......very steady in that wind and rolling sea....

skip · September 04, 2010, 10:06:59 CET

From 2mins 57 onwards we're heading back returning to the marina in a head sea very close to land (approx 0.5nm) to try and get some shelter. I would say the wind picked up to its strongest in the afternoon just after we tied up, the last part of the video show the extent of it.

skip · September 12, 2010, 21:03:31 CET

Heading out to the Start on Sunday