Todays Tides
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
12:43 AM
High Tide
06:38 AM
Low Tide
01:02 PM
High Tide
07:18 PM
Low Tide
Local Weather
 85°F |
Todays Tides
Local Weather
85°F |
Coordinates
9°25’35”N | 84°10’22”W
VHF
Channels 69 & 16
The team aboard the Tijereta, owned and operated by Bubba Carter and for this event captained by Tony Carrasosa, carrying anglers Todd Flanders, Dana Thomas and Billy Chase “BC” Angel and supported by mates Minerva Gonzalez and Nelson Muñoz, took top honors in the first year of the Quepos Billfish Cup, scoring 1500 points by releasing 5 sailfish and 2 Marlin. Team Tijereta outpaced their nearest competitor by 372 points. In addition to winning the tournament, angler BC Angel made his first personal Offshore Grand Slam as well as taking the first Team Grand Slam award in the tournament series. Congratulations to team Tijereta! Being a qualifying event for the IGFA Offshore World Championship, this year’s winning team also receives the invitation to the 2013 IGFA Offshore World Championship event.
Marina Pez Vela hosted the 1st annual Quepos Billfish Cup tournament of the Costa Rica Big Game Series from the 12th through the 15th of April 2012, offering an exciting and competitive event for everyone involved while benefiting charities to Protect the Children of Quepos. With 13 boats, the kickoff of the Quepos Billfish Cup began with lines in at 8:00 am on Friday the 13th. Action started early at 8:08 am with the first Sailfish hooked up, but then lost, aboard the 51 Rivera Reel Easy. On Good Day Too, angler David Dallimore refused to be left out and released a sailfish at 8:27 am, scoring the first release of the tournament.
Aboard Tijereta, BC Angel hooked a Black Marlin and released it at 9:33 am starting their team’s Grand Slam opportunity. The Quepos Billfish Cup Grand Slam award is designed for a team entry but, before lines out BC confirmed his determination by completing his first personal Offshore Grand Slam by also releasing a Sailfish and a Blue Marlin on opening day. Team Tijereta ended up being the boat with the highest score of the day, with a total of 1200 points by releasing 2 marlin and 2 sailfish.
Closing the day was again David Dallimore who realized an “alleluia hook up” with two minutes to go before lines out. This team’s solo angler released his first and the final blue marlin for the day, placing Good Day Too solidly into second place.
Our anglers set out on the second day of fishing trying to position themselves in a better standing on the leader board. Several boats released sailfish with the only Marlin of the day being caught by the team aboard the Rum Runner. The Tijereta remained the boat with the most releases of the tournament.
The Good Day Too placed second with captain Esteban Marcos and angler David Dallimore with 1128 points by releasing 6 sailfish, one Marlin and a 28 pound mahi mahi. Through diligence and skill, combined with opportunity, David Dallimore also took home the Top Angler award.
Frenzy II with captain Rafael Solano and angler William Jimenez finished in third place with 723 points releasing 7 sailfish and a 23 pound mahi mahi. This weighable fish was the only difference between the third and fourth place!
The biggest fish Weighed award went to Alex Nole from Let it ride. The most tags award was won by the crew of the Pez Espada, which also was the fourth place team. Congratulations to the winners of the Quepos Billfish Cup 2012!!
Money was raised for the Protect the Children of Quepos charity through angler participation, Calcutta proceeds, donations from the Chamber of Commerce members through a silent auction, and also those who kindly donated directly to this noble cause. We would like to sincerely thank all our participants, sponsors, volunteers, our community and everybody who assisted the Marina Pez Vela team in making this event possible. We are most grateful for your support.
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May 22, 2013 at 10:23 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Aguirre's photo.
La Comisión de Festejos Populares de Aguirre después de su acostumbrada sesión los Miércoles a las 10am en el Salón Municipal lo invita para que se una como voluntario a trabajar duro por el evento más grande de Quepos y Manuel Antonio, FIESTAS DEL MAR QUEPOS, 2013. Interesados comunicarse al 2777-0749
May 21, 2013 at 4:41 pm Marina Pez Vela shared a link.
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May 21, 2013 at 3:35 pm Marina Pez Vela shared a link.
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May 16, 2013 at 10:46 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Aguirre's photo.
La Municipalidad de Aguirre, Marina Pez Vela, Bomberos de Costa Rica, I.C.T, Ministerio de Salud, I.C.E, la Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo entre otras instituciones y empresas asistieron hace un momento a una presentación de Dirección General de Aviación Civil del Plan Maestro del Aeropuerto de Quepos ubicándose ahora en una FASE UNO: Recopilación de Información: condiciones existentes, demandas de pasajeros, prognosis de operaciones de aeronaves.
May 16, 2013 at 10:19 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Hatteras Yachts's photo.
Marna Pez Vela - Costa Rica's representatives for Hatteras Yachts. "Perseverance to achieve excellence is more than tradition - it is the Hatteras promise."
May 16, 2013 at 10:07 pm Marina Pez Vela shared ShowBoats International Magazine's photo.
Regarding the posts and comments about the PJ 210 Lady M posted on May 12, here she is in sunshine.
May 16, 2013 at 8:38 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Official Boston Whaler Owner's Club's photo.
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May 14, 2013 at 10:46 pm Marina Pez Vela shared a link.
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Quepos acquired its name from the Quepoa Indians, which derived from the Boruca tribes that migrated northward from Columbia towards the end of the first millinium. The great conquistador, Juan Vasquez de Coronado, declared the Quepoa Indians as the ¨most beautiful people seen in these indies¨. Th
May 13, 2013 at 11:16 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Official Boston Whaler Owner's Club's album: All-New 270 Vantage.
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May 13, 2013 at 11:09 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Conde Nast Traveler's photo.
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May 13, 2013 at 4:41 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Lazzara Yachts's photo.
May 12, 2013 at 5:34 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Visit Costa Rica - The Costa Rica Tourism Board's photo.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the world, including the furry ones in our trees!
May 10, 2013 at 7:18 am Marina Pez Vela shared Seasport Charters Jurien Bay's photo.
May 7, 2013 at 6:41 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Corredor Biológico Río Naranjo's album: Festival del Corredor Biológico 2013.
Y celebramos a lo grande el corredor que nos pertenece a todos!!
May 3, 2013 at 5:49 pm From the Offshore World Championship.
Record setting event for anglers competing in the 2013 Offshore World Championship hosted by Marina Pez Vela, Quepos/Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. See all the details and records at http://www.offshoreworldchampionship.com/news/offshore-world-championship-2013?src=SOC&dom=fb
May 3, 2013 at 5:22 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Cafe Milagro's photo.
Hey! Rio Naranjo Biological Corridor Festival this weekend in Naranjito. Lots for everyone to do! A definite recipe for success... Mountain Bike competition, Cabalgata (horses!), Futobol (soccer), Concerts, Dancing, Inflatable Jumping Things for Kids, Model Airplane Show, Female Clown, Kids Cinema, Beer & Food. Read more and more importantly see you there on Saturday & Sunday. Proceeds benefit the corridor and local environmental programs. A win-win! A big thank in advance for your support. Please share and spread the word.
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