As the Bisbee Team and their partners implemented the final adjustments for their extraordinary innovations to the 21st Los Cabos Offshore Tournament and the 43rd Black & Blue – along came "NORMA!"
Hurricane Odile, the most intense tropical cyclone to hit the Baja California Peninsula, made landfall, striking Cabo San Lucas on September 13, 2014. Norma was the worst hurricane to hit the peninsula since Odile. Bisbee's Team was here for both! Blue Miracle.
With storm warnings ricocheting across the internet, the large Fleet of participating boats scattered! Approximately one-third of the Fleet headed for Magdalena Bay, with an equal number traveling to La Paz Harbor. A few went farther north into the Sea of Cortez, and the rest remained in Cabo San Lucas.
While information regarding the three Bisbee Fleet's success in avoiding the brunt of Norma's fury remains unknown, according to reports, the La Paz area sustained the worst damage. Several boats were sunk in the channel. However, as far as we can confirm, none of the Bisbee participants experienced severe damage.
Since Norma left the building, the Bisbee Team has been setting up the Sponsors' tents and weigh station again – for the second time. And more good news is that effective this morning, Port Captain Alberto Valerio Verduzco announced he has reopened the port.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH - REGISTRATION
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration and distribution of team bags for both LCO and B&B will be inside Luxury Avenue at Puerto Paraiso Mall (Marina side) in air-conditioned comfort.
7:00 pm Captain's Meeting for LCO and B&B will be at Puerto Paraiso Mall (on stage next to the weigh station). One team member must attend.
If you haven't already checked out our Sponsor page, take a few minutes to browse online Sponsors.
Then, allow time to cruise the stalls along the Malecon and thank each of them for their ongoing support.
Also, Bisbee's favorite duo, "Cabo Max," will entertain live throughout the afternoon.
7:00 pm Captain's Meeting will be held at Puerto Paraiso Mall (on stage next to the weigh station). One team member must attend.
If you haven't already checked out our Sponsor page, take a few minutes to browse online Sponsors.
Then, allow time to cruise the stalls along the Malecon and thank them for their ongoing support.
Another cool and innovative feature this year is Baja Vida's "AIR, LAND AND SEA," featuring radio broadcasts from land, boats, and helicopter platforms. More later…
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26-27 – 2 FISHING DAYS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 - AWARDS CELEBRATION
6:00 pm at ASIPONA Cruise Ship Pier Awards Celebration begins with cocktails followed by dinner, a big screen tournament video, and our annual online auction and raffle. There are lots of fantastic items. You can check them out here: Bisbee's Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fund's Silent Auction. Proceeds will benefit The Green Scholarship Program, providing Los Cabos students with college scholarship opportunities, Bisbee's revolutionary new RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Tagging Program, and our Nkwe Tactical Training Academy Wildlife Anti-Poaching Program in South Africa.
Because of last-minute adjustments beyond their control, some teams could not rearrange their schedules to fit the new revised one. If you and your Team would like to join in the fun and excitement, or if you would like the opportunity to score a jackpot or two on short notice, please contact Tricia at +1-714-393-6107 or Dave at +1-954-650-8488 or email Info@bisbees.com.