August—September 2012 2012 Ocean City Marlin Club OFFICERS Franky Pettolina President Mark Radcliffe Vice President Annette Cropper Secretary Brian Tinkler Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pat Svehla Ron Callis James Jefferson Val Lynch James Giles Mike Diffendal Bill Regan
9659 Golf Course Rd Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-1613
A Message from the President Summer is winding down, and what a summer it has been. There have been ups and downs throughout the season, but overall I think it has been a pretty good one. The tunas that started out the summer with bang have all but fizzled, the marlins on the other hand kept us busy right up through the beginning of this week (until the wind started to blow, but I am sure someone will find them over the weekend!) There was decent weather for most of our tournaments (we won’t talk about the second day of the challenge cup- I really don’t want to talk about the cup anyway…) and every tournament had good participation and some awesome fishing. The clubhouse stayed busy all summer long. We had a few glitches with the air conditioning, but Shirley, Rick, Mikey J. and the rest of our all star crew kept everyone well fed, hydrated and smiling! I cannot thank our staff enough for all of the hard work they do. And of course I must thank Amanda for all of the hours spent keeping our ship sailing straight. Just 2 years ago she really wasn’t sure what a white marlin was, and just a few weeks ago she was catching her first and watching others pile on the left teaser!!! Mandy Sue You Rock!!! Lastly I have to thank the Board of Directors for keeping the club going behind the scenes. Summer is a busy time for all of the directors and officers but everyone still found time for club business. Thank you everyone. The “official” fishing season ends on the last day of September. I have been monitoring the catch reports and keeping track of the standings. I encourage everyone to keep filling out catch reports. Just the other day I had a dolphin that was a contender for biggest fish of the year and the individual angler awards and boat awards are not carved in stone (although I don’t think anyone will catch the Billfisher). Also remember that there is an award for the last white marlin caught for the season. Since I brought up the Seasonal Awards I also will remind everyone that the 3rd annual White Marlin Party will be taking place the night before the awards banquet. Any boat or angler that caught 5 or more billfish this season will be invited. I know some of you are knocking on the door but not quite there yet. There is over a week left, GO GET WHITEY!!! Congratulations to Bill Woody and the crew of the Blew Bayou for their White Marlin Open win ( I know I have been a little slack on Marlin Bills this summer and this is coming a little late). Nice to see a local boat bring home the big prize!!! Also congratulations to the OC fleet for a dominating performance in the MA500. Unfortunately I think that gave the Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club incentive to come down here and put a bit of a whuppin’ on us in the Challenge Cup. I can be a good sport though. Congrats Eldon, Mike, and the rest of the Cape May team. You fished hard, you deserved the win, and you better keep OUR cup shiny and polished for when we get it back next year! I would also like to congratulate the Ocean City Continued on next page.
A Message from the President—(continued) Light Tackle Club on their successful outing down in Oregon Inlet, you guys picked a good weekend to charter the OI fleet, fishing was off the hook! Our summer did have some somber moments too. We lost our friends Mike Cleary (Bubz) and Patrick McCusker (Scunny). Also I would like to extend condolences on behalf of the club to the Trala family on their recent loss. Buddy, I can’t imagine what you are going through. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Until next time I will see y’all out on the rip or at the club. And since it is that time of year…. GO RAVENS!!!!! Until next time…
OCMC Bartender, Sam’s daughter Mackenzie’s first caught fish!! Congratulations Mackenzie!!
Franky Pettolina
Auxiliary Announcement! The Jewelry party was a huge success this year — the Auxiliary raised a little over
$13,000.00 for the Bertha Holloway Scholarship Fund! ~Auxiliary President, Dee Rigsby
CLUBHOUSE HOURS Wednesday - Thursday
Sunday
3:00 – 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 – 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 – 9:00
12:00 – 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 2:00 – 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 – 9:00
We have your NFL ticket! Friday - Saturday 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 – 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00– 10:00
8th Annual Kid’s Classic
Pictures taken by Svetlana Messick @ Sunset Marina
8th Annual Kid’s Classic
Pictures taken by Svetlana Messick @ Sunset Marina
8th Annual Kid’s Classic
Pictures taken by Svetlana Messick @ Sunset Marina
4th Annual OCMC Ladies’ Tournament—”Heels & Reels” Tournament Results– August 2-4, 2012 Meatfish: Dolphin Moore Bills—36.2 lbs.—$14,220.00 Moore Bills—17.8 lbs. Moore Bills—12.8 lbs. Tuna Slaughterhouse—51.4 lbs.—$9,180.00 Slaughterhouse—38.2 lbs. Billfish Release: Ravaganza—1200 points—$5,850.00 Reel Joy—1100 points Reelentless—1000 points Top Junior Angler: Brooke Schmeusser—600 points—2:37 p.m. Total Calcutta Money = $29,250.00
Pictures taken by Dave & Svetlana Messick @ Sunset Marina & Amanda Shick @ the Ocean City Marlin Club
4th Annual OCMC Ladies’ Tournament—Heels & Reels
Pictures taken by Dave & Svetlana Messick @ Sunset Marina & Amanda Shick @ the Ocean City Marlin Club
54th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament Tournament Results– Aug. 30—Sept. 2, 2012 Meatfish: Dolphin Reel Desire—13 lbs.—Sabrina Shannon—$2,87132 Reel Desire—11.6 lbs.—Troy Graham—$1,114.87 Tuna Reel Joy—54.8 lbs.—Ron Reid—$5,750.67 Reel Desire—54.2 lbs.—Sabrina Shannon—$2,233.11 Billfish Release: Billfisher—1,600 points Par Five—800 points—$4,265.00 Reel Joy—650 points—$1,539.00 Daily Billfish Division Day One: Reel Joy—450 points—$1,350.00 Day Two: Par Five—500 points—$1,350.00 Total Calcutta Money = $22,500.00
MASTER ANGLER AWARD! An award will be given for the single angler that catches and releases the most billfish during this Tournament. (Fish must be hooked and caught by angler.)
This year’s winner:
Theo Spengos of the “Billfisher”
400 points—9:38 a.m.
Pictures taken by Amanda Shick & Meghan Campbell @ Sunset Marina & Ocean City Marlin Club
54th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament
Pictures taken by Amanda Shick & Meghan Campbell @ Sunset Marina & Ocean City Marlin Club
34th Annual Challenge Cup A competition between Ocean City Marlin Club & Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club.
Tournament Results– September 13-15, 2012 Day One—OCMC: Espadon—600 points Day One—Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club: Electric Ark—825 points Day Two—OCMC: D.A. Sea—600 points Day Two—Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club: Fishaholic—675 points Most Overall Points: Krazy Salts—1,125 points Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club—950 points Ocean City Marlin Club—775 points Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club won by approximately 14 white marlins. Congratulations Cape May!
Pictures taken by Sharon Rittmeyer @ Ocean City Marlin Club
34th Annual Challenge Cup A competition between Ocean City Marlin Club & Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club.
Pictures taken by Sharon Rittmeyer @ Ocean City Marlin Club
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! Help the Marlin Club be more earth-conscious & begin receiving the Marlin Bill by e-mail, please contact Amanda at:
[email protected] or 410.213.1613.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 Cocktails start @ 6:30 p.m., Dinner @ 7:00 p.m. $30.00 per person Pre-paid reservations are a must! Call the Club to purchase your tickets today!
A perfect combination of delicious Fall comfort foods, including stuffed pork chops, green beans, & mashed potatoes, good company, your choice of one free evening cocktail, & a selection of savory desserts. The OCMC cannot take seating reservations. Club Dinners limited to 110 people.
Other Dates To Remember: February 16—Valentine’s Day Club Dinner w/ DJ Donnie April 13—Pirate’s of the Caribbean Club Dinner May 4—2013 Opening Season Club Dinner
Ocean City Marlin Club’s Annual Christmas Dinner Live Music with DJ Donnie Saturday, December 8, 2012 $45 per person 6:30—Cocktails & Appetizers 7:00—Prime Rib Dinner Price includes your choice of one free evening cocktail. Seating is limited, so please make pre-paid reservations in advance (410) 213-1613. There is no reserved seating for Club Dinners. Limited to 110 people.
SAVE THE DATE! New Year’s Eve Party!! Saturday, December 31, 2012 Party starts @ 7:00 p.m. with heavy hors d’oeuvres & open bar all night long! Live music with DJ Donnie!! Champagne toast @ midnight Tickets not available for purchase as of yet.
CLUBHOUSE HOURS Wednesday - Thursday
Sunday
3:00 – 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 – 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 – 9:00
12:00 – 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 2:00 – 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 – 9:00
We have your NFL ticket! Friday - Saturday 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 – 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00– 10:00
In Football Related NewsJoin us for the Ocean City Marlin Club
Super Bowl February 3, 2013 Tailgate Party! $15.00 per person Includes: All-u-can-eat Buffet & Draft Beer! 5 p.m.—until game ends Buffet Includes: Chili, Wings, Sliders, Kielbasa’s, Chips & Salsa, Cheese & Veggie Trays, & Brownies for dessert! We’d prefer prepaid reservations in advance to get a count: (410) 213-1613. Monday—Friday 10—4 p.m.
The Ocean City Marlin Club Board of Directors would like to thank all of the Sponsors of the Club for all the support they have given the Club over the past year.
White Marlin Level—$5,000 Sponsorship
Blue Marlin Level—$2,500 Sponsorship
Billfish Level—$1,000 Sponsorship
Sailfish Level—$500 Sponsorship
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