Ascension : FISHING COMPETITION
Submitted by The Islander (Cheryl Anthony) 26.11.2009 (Article Archived on 10.12.2009)

Seven boats with 28 fishermen taking part in “Noddy’s Boat Fishing Competition” left the pierhead steps at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday 22nd November 09.

FISHING COMPETITION

Seven boats with 28 fishermen taking part in “Noddy’s Boat Fishing Competition” left the pierhead steps at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday 22^nd November 09.  The return to the steps at 11:30 was very successful with each boat drifting in with tuna, wahoo and amberjacks. Once the weighing in by Russell and recording by Kirsty had commenced the fishermen had the fish skinned and cut into steaks ready for selling, much to the excited spectators who had not seen so many fish lying about at the pierhead in a long while.  No fish was left which was good news for the Guides fund.  The day ended here at 2 p.m. once the bar had been officially closed.

The winners of the fishing competition were:-

1^st place 68lb Wahoo – Jeremy Constantine – Woback skippered by Justin Wade

2^nd place 52lb Wahoo – Chris “Channel” Henry – Range Rider

3^rd place 49lb Wahoo – Pedro “Feeney” Henry – Range Rider

1^st place 59lb Tuna – Robert Henry – Shannon-Rae skippered by Sam Arms

2^nd place 52lb Tuna – Pedro “Feeney” Henry – Range Rider

3^rd place 40lb Tuna – Alan – Starfish skippered by Kimbo

Heaviest fish of the day:- 68lb Wahoo - Jeremy Constantine – Woback

By 6 p.m. fires were blazing with pans full of fish cooking for the fish fry.  Sorry about the delay but not everything can go to plan at some stage, we would not be human if this was the case!!!  But, by the long queue it proved it was worth the wait.

1^st Ascension Girlguiding Unit would like to express their sincere THANKS to:-

Noddy for organising the fishing competition

All the fishermen

Spectators for buying the fish

Dutch, Platter and Chris Lawrence for preparing the fish

Chefs Dutch, Platter, Chris, Russell and Fowl

Natalie for cooking the fries

Robert for the bar at the pierhead and fish fry and other odd jobs throughout the day

DJ Johnny Swain

Carl for transporting the fish from Two Boats

Billy at Solomons

Delphia for the use of her kitchen to prepare the fish

SMC – Tables

Cedric & Sylvia for their beer bar

Toby, Alex & Gaz for providing the electricity needed on the day at such short notice

Sharon & Shelly Williams who sold 120 Jackpot raffle tickets in less then an hour (on foot)!!!  

      Draw to take place at the Obsidian 4^th December during the Guides Christmas Dinner

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SAY A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NODDY FOR ALLOWING THE GUIDES TO USE HIS BUS WHILE OUR BUS WAITS ON A MAJOR PART.

Once all the money is counted and expenditure deducted a full statement will be published in next week’s edition of the Islander.

1^st Ascension Girlguiding Unit

     
Guides with the biggest fish                                                              Justin & Jeremy                                                                      Winners of the Fishing Competition

Pedro fishing competition winner