The bite is on off the coast of Carrillo just in time for the Thirteenth Season of The Presidential Challenge of Central America Conservation Series which will kick off March 20th. The azure waters of the Pacific off the coast of this region hold an abundant amount of sailfish and marlin just waiting for the arrival of our anglers.  Competition begins for the annual Costa del Mar Grand Champion Team and the Eagle Claw Grand Champion Angler awards.  Teams and individual anglers must fish in three out of the five PCCA events to qualify for the Championship Points.  Fifty bonus points will be added per tournament fished.  The Champions will be crowned at the final PCCA event in Guatemala next November.  
 
Come join us for this exciting sport fishing event and support conservation at the same time.  Proceeds from the 2009 Presidential Challenge of Costa Rica will once again benefit The Billfish Foundation and their conservation work in this country.  Great steps have been taken over the past year. The momentum is moving forward with great speed but it takes the support of the fishing community to impress on the government the importance of the conservation of billfish to tourism.  This is your chance to meet and talk to TBF President, Ellen Peel, and Dr. Russell Nelson, TBF Scientist.  They will be on hand to explain in detail the progress that The Billfish Foundation is making in Central America.
 
Join us on March 19, 2009, at the Villas Playa Samara for our Rules Meeting and gala Kick Off Dinner.  This tropical setting is the perfect venue to put you in the Tico mood.  Fishing will begin March 20th out of the Puerto Carrillo Anchorage.  The Schedule of Events is listed below.

 
BRING THE FAMILY

 
The Villas Playa Samara is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.  It is just a few minutes drive to the Village of Samara where there are shops and beachside cafes.  Daily activities include kyaking, jungle zip line, horseback riding, inshore fishing and the beautiful pool at the Villas.
 
The Tournament offers charter boat and room packages. Please see our web site, www.preschallenge.com, for entry form and travel details.
 
ENTRY FEE PER TEAM:  $3,000.00 per team

For further information please email: Joan Vernon, joan@preschallenge.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 
THURSDAY, MARCH 19:  6pm - Official Rules Meeting followed by Kick Off Party at Villas Playa Samara

FRIDAY, MARCH 20:  First Day of Fishing. 6:00pm- Cocktails and dinner at the home of Tournament Chairman, Joan Vernon. Come enjoy the beautiful view, swim and enjoy the Bacardi cocktails and fine food!

SATURDAY, MARCH 21: Second Day of Fishing. 5:30pm - Bacardi Cocktail Party at Villas Playa Samara immediately following fishing.  Dinner on your own.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22: Final Day of Fishing. 5:30pm - Bacardi Cocktail Party at Villas Playa Samara immediately following fishing.  7:30pm - Awards & Dinner at the Villas.

MONDAY, MARCH 23: Departure Day.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ENTRY

www.preschallenge.com

joan@preschallenge.com