68 Hatteras "Gulf Rascal" Again in Top Spot
July 14th, 2009
It seems that success does indeed breed success! The 68-foot Hatteras Gulf Rascal, with the skill of anglers Rick and Lee Steiner, Captain Billy Borer and mates Glenn Helton and Chris Marshall, snagged another win in the 46th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament (JOBT) in the Virgin Islands. The Gulf Rascal recently won the 4th Annual Fishing Event Classic in Saint Marten in May.
The JOBT is the longest running angling contest in its region and this year drew 19 boats from St. Thomas, St. Croix, Puerto Rico and the U.S. for this exciting competition. The first day of the tournament fell on Independence Day and the father and son team aboard Gulf Rascal celebrated by landing a blue marlin each in this all-release tournament. Day two of the tournament gave the Gulf Rascal team three more marlin, making them the leader for two days running. The third day was a slow one for Gulf Rascal, but, despite their not having a bite, they still managed to come out on top and seize the Top Boat Award. In all, this year’s JOBT caught and released 34 blue marlin and one white marlin in the course of the event.
This year’s event was dedicated to longtime participant Ralph Christiansen, the legendary angler from Puerto Rico, who passed away in February. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Boys & Girls Club of the Virgins Islands. For more information on this event visit www.vigfc.com or come by Gulf Coast Hatteras to see how you can start your own winning streak!
