Get your battle game on! Register for the 2009 Palm Beach Open!

[SpearMax]

We are now accepting registrations for the 2009 Spear Wars Palm Beach Blue Storm Open Tournament.

Go to www.SpearWars.com to register now!

“Spear Wars Blue Storm Tournament Series” is about the spirit of competition in the rapidly growing sport of Spearfishing. The series has raw excitement, danger, and competition. Contestants compete against each other for prizes and trophies in the largest such aggregate scoring contest in the world.

The remaining two tournaments for 2009 are in these locations with these dates below.

The Palm Beach Open (PBO) is coming up right away to the east coast of Florida at a wonderful venue that has a cool waterfront restaurant and a nice meeting hall at the popular diving marina in Riviera Beach.

In November, we cap off the series in Key Largo. This location is in relatively easy driving distance for all traditional SBO contestants.

Palm Beach Blue Storm Open

Thursday, July 23 - Captains' Meeting
Saturday, July 25 - Shooting Day
Sunday, July 26 - Weigh-in, BBQ and Expo

Rain Dates: August 8-9

Registration begins today

LOCATION:

Riviera Beach Marina
Tiki Waterfront Sea Grill
and Newcomb Hall
200 E 13th St
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561-845-5532


Keys Blue Storm Open

Thursday, November 4 - Captains' Meeting
Saturday, November 7 - Shooting Day
Sunday, November 8 - Weigh-in, BBQ and Expo

Rain Dates: November 14-15

Registration begins October 1

LOCATION:

Key Largo Marriott Resort
Largo Key Conference Center
103800 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037

305-453-0000

[Nate Baker]

I've got to move to Florida. You guys seem to have all the fun.

[MAKO Spearguns]

MAKO Spearguns will be donating a wide variety of prizes. Dive safe and have fun!

[SpearMax]

I just picked up the nice new trophies for this year's PBO.

They look just like these from last year.

[DiveGal]

Tony, my schedule doesn't let me participate this year but we went to come to the weigh-in. What's the cost to just attend the weigh-in?

[biggsy]

Looking forward to it Tony.

DiveGal...It does not cost anything to attend the weigh-in or the awards ceremony. If you would like to eat, it is $15/ meal ticket.

[DiveGal]

Thanks for the info. Can I buy a meal ticket at the weigh-in or do I have to prepay?

[PrimeTime]

Are red snapper in this round of the tournament series?

[SpearMax]

Thanks for the info. Can I buy a meal ticket at the weigh-in or do I have to prepay?

Emily, it is best to buy them in advance on line so we have a good count for the food service. Go to www.spearwars.com to get the tickets. Tony

[DiveGal]

Thanks Tony. Will do!

Emily, it is best to buy them in advance on line so we have a good count for the food service. Go to www.spearwars.com to get the tickets. Tony

[SpearRiffe]

if anyones looking for a junior diver...let me know! I definately want to do this tournament again this year!
Thanks, Dane

[SpearMax]

if anyones looking for a junior diver...let me know! I definately want to do this tournament again this year!
Thanks, Dane

Dane is a good hunter and would be an asset to any team. I recommend him is you need another shooter on your team. Tony

[Paul de Clercq]

When does registration close?
Any team looking for an experienced Spearo.

[sacha58]

AAARRRGGGHHHH I'll be back in the US the 27th.....:-( may be next year >>;-)

[SpearMax]

Last Year's event was a first. The venue is great with its air conditioned facility!

Check out the action last year at this link to get an idea if you did not make it.

http://www.spearboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=182

The best photos of the hall are here at this thread:

http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=67492

[FishDie]

Are red snapper in this round of the tournament series?

That's a great question considering the fishery will still be open.

[FishDie]

Has a decision been made regarding the above? I have a crew in Sebastian that is wanting to shoot this tournament that would like to know. :beer:

[SpearRiffe]

Dane is a good hunter and would be an asset to any team. I recommend him is you need another shooter on your team. Tony

thankyou very much tony! I rally want to do this tourney....so if anyone has a spot... i would appreciate it very much

[BlueWaterHunter]

I'm interested in a spot myself. Not a junior by any means but not a senior either. :thumps:

[Gamble]

Are red snapper in this round of the tournament series?



I'm sure people are curious if their in or out.

[PrimeTime]

I'm sure people are curious if their in or out.

I would've thought that after a week this question would've been answered for me and my crew that were thinking about shooting the PBO but I guess not. It makes me wonder about other things since there are no clear rules listed any where about this and I can not get a simple question answered.

[FishDie]

I would've thought that after a week this question would've been answered for me and my crew that were thinking about shooting the PBO but I guess not. It makes me wonder about other things since there are no clear rules listed any where about this and I can not get a simple question answered.

Likewise. Last night I received the sign up packet in the mail and I thought I would get an answer there but it only contained an information sheet and the waiver and registration forms. No rules or anything regarding boundaries, wigh-in time, locations, or eligible fish :confused:

[biggsy]

Are red snapper in this round of the tournament series? Yes, you can shoot and weigh-in red snapper.

[biggsy]

Likewise. Last night I received the sign up packet in the mail and I thought I would get an answer there but it only contained an information sheet and the waiver and registration forms. No rules or anything regarding boundaries, wigh-in time, locations, or eligible fish :confused: Sorry guys, this is my fault. I've been under the weather and extremely busy and I should have put this information up last week.

You can shoot red snapper. All of the rules, boundaries, eligible fish, etc. can be found at the link below.

http://www.swregistration.ambulanceproductions.com/pborules.pdf

I would post rule changes but the only one is the red snapper inclusion.

[biggsy]

I would've thought that after a week this question would've been answered for me and my crew that were thinking about shooting the PBO but I guess not. It makes me wonder about other things since there are no clear rules listed any where about this and I can not get a simple question answered. All of the rules could be found at the link listed above, spearwars.com

I apologize for not answering the question sooner, but the red snapper are in.

thanks.

[SpearMax]

Likewise. Last night I received the sign up packet in the mail and I thought I would get an answer there but it only contained an information sheet and the waiver and registration forms. No rules or anything regarding boundaries, wigh-in time, locations, or eligible fish :confused:

Go to the rules at www.spearwars.com
under Registration.

:scratch: Brian, it is not that complicated. Good luck, Tony :cowboy:

[FishDie]

Yes, you can shoot and weigh-in red snapper.

Fantastic, thank you!

Go to the rules at www.spearwars.com
under Registration.

:scratch: Brian, it is not that complicated. Good luck, Tony :cowboy:

Thanks :up: The Sebastian team will be happy to hear that red snaps are in.

[PrimeTime]

All of the rules could be found at the link listed above, spearwars.com

I apologize for not answering the question sooner, but the red snapper are in.

thanks.


Thanks Biggsy.

Maybe I was looking in the wrong spot but I couldn't find anything about it.

[jfjf]

Minimum size is 20 inches (consistent with the east coast) NOT 16" as allowed in the gulf.

[SpearMax]

The ebb and flow of this competition is amazing. Red snapper helps Brian and his team. Len Gradyman told me today his team is going out and of course they are north east coasters with formidable track records. Today I hear from Joe S. who is going out with Team Headhunter fixture Mark Dewayne on the west coast which is a team known for filling categories with big fish. Southern east coasters are hatching major plans as well to try and take top prizes. All in all it looks to be a fun PBO, but it is anyone's guess who the favorites are this time.

[AndrewG]

What time is the Captains meeting?

[AndrewG]

Found it on the rules page.

A Captain’s Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 between the hours of 5:30PM and 8:00PM.

The Captain’s Meeting will serve a couple of different purposes:
1. A last minute Q&A regarding rules will be done, starting at 7:00PM; and
2. Late registrations can be handled at this time for those who have not pre-registered.

The location of the Captain’s meeting is at Tiki Waterfront Sea Grill, 200 E 13th St. Riviera Beach,
FL 33404, Phone 561-845-5532.

[Trailrunner]

What is the Cut-Off time for late Registration?

[biggsy]

Found it on the rules page.

A Captain’s Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 between the hours of 5:30PM and 8:00PM.

The Captain’s Meeting will serve a couple of different purposes:
1. A last minute Q&A regarding rules will be done, starting at 7:00PM; and
2. Late registrations can be handled at this time for those who have not pre-registered.

The location of the Captain’s meeting is at Tiki Waterfront Sea Grill, 200 E 13th St. Riviera Beach,
FL 33404, Phone 561-845-5532. Correct.

[biggsy]

What is the Cut-Off time for late Registration? Tony will have to confirm this, but I believe it is midnight Friday you can still fax in your registration.

[SpearMax]

What is the Cut-Off time for late Registration?

It will be midnight friday night. (Tomorrow night)

[SpearRiffe]

ill see u all at the captains meeting tonight. i found a boat to go on!!!!!!!!

[SpearMax]

what is the cut-off time for late registration?

reminder - midnight tonight is last chance to register!