4th December 2015- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Fujairah International Marine Club organized the Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament, with Gulf Craft as one of its major sponsors.
Entrance to the Fujairah International Marine Club
The region's finest anglers were invited to join this year's most exciting fishing competition which was held from November 18-21 off the coast of Fujairah. The winning team of the Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament received an exclusive invitation to participate in the IGFA Offshore World Championship which will take place in Costa Rica in April 2016.
Anglers weighing their prized catch.
IGFA (International Game Fish Association) is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of fishing. The main objective of this event to provide a platform for competitive world class fishing opportunities to encourage sportsmanship across the UAE, encourage youth in sport fishing and ocean ecology while rewarding charity institutions with fish caught during the tournament.
Erwin Bamps, CEO of Gulf Craft, commented: "With Gulf Craft having a longstanding heritage in providing thousands of sport fishing and family boats since our inception in 1982, fishing tournaments are close to our heart. We are proud to be supporting and sponsoring the Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament 2015 and cherish the opportunity to mingle with a lot of our customers during this fun event."