BIMINI, Bahamas, August 2, 2007 – From July 19-22, Bimini Bay Resort welcomed the 2nd Annual Sea Vee Bimini Bash drawing in 32 boats and 200 participants who spent the weekend on the quaint island. With its private customs and immigration, brand new marinas, finely-appointed accommodations and hospitable resort staff, more tourists are continuing to flock to the enchanted island for vacation – numbers from this weekend dictate 1,173 tourists, contributing to the stable growth of tourism to the island.
“I used to work in the restaurant business in Nassau but my tips have doubled since I began working at Bimini Bay Resort,” says Jean Pierre, a server at the resort’s restaurant, Casa Lyon. “When the marina is filled with boats, that’s when I make my money, and there is a lot of potential for me to make money here.”
Bimini Bay Resort has made a name for itself as one of the best Bahamian resorts to host events and fishing tournaments. Upon arrival at the resort, guests were welcomed with an island favorite, Bimini rum punch, and a cool towel while checking-in. On-site activities included a welcome cocktail party with a Bahamian spread of conch fritters, local fish fingers and shrimp spring rolls, a pool-side barbeque featuring barbeque ribs, hot dogs and burgers and an intense Texas Hold’em Poker tournament between 20 guests at the resort’s bayfront event facility.
Families enjoyed great activities near and around the island including a trip to Honeymoon Harbour to visit the docile stingrays, a raft race between Sea Vee owners and a visit to the Wreck of the Sapona, one of the only shipwrecks in the world that swimmers can snorkel through. Sea Vee owners also participated in a weekend of competitive fishing in the emerald-green waters of Bimini. The largest fish of the tournament was a 49-pound mystic grouper and the largest dolphin of the tournament was caught by a pee-wee angler. All the pee-wee anglers and junior anglers received a participation trophy and a Top Female Angler award was given. Third place went to Alan Wenzell’s 4 Reel with a total of 38.6 pounds, second place went to Wetz Seas with a total of 38.6 pounds, and first place was Red Dog with a total of 65.8 pounds.
~ Bimini Bay Resort and Marina ~
A longtime favorite for big-game fishing and yachting enthusiasts, Bimini is back in the spotlight with the opening of Bimini Bay Resort and Marina. Couples, families and anyone seeking a getaway offering white-sand beaches and crystal clear waters can take advantage of this Bahamian retreat, located just 48 miles off the shores of South Florida. The resort offers exceptional amenities and gourmet cuisine. Real estate opportunities are available, including condominiums, oceanfront and bayfront homes and the resort’s exclusive private island. Coming soon are the luxury Conrad Hotel, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed links golf course, Mega Yacht Marina and additional restaurants and shops. For reservation inquiries regarding Bimini Bay Resort, please call (242) 347-2900 or e-mail reservations@biminibayresort.com. For real estate inquiries, contact Fantasy Cove Realty, Bimini Bay’s exclusive U.S. real estate sales representative, at (305) 513-0506 or e-mail sales@biminibayresort.com. For general information, please visit the website www.biminibayresort.com.
*Editors Note: jpg photos of the tournament are available by contacting Allison Robins, (305) 403-2409/ arobins@capogroup.com.
