We are pleased and excited to announce the 2011 Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge will be held the weekend of May 13th-15th, 2011 out of Laishley Crab House at Laishley Park in downtown Punta Gorda, Fl. This recently renovated location will provide the USC, competing anglers, observers, our sponsors and partners with all the necessary logistical needs, such as the new Laishley Marina and several options for lodging located next to Laishley Park. We are also excited about our plans for a public festival during the weekend to bring even more attention to the event and its participants.

Here are a few additional details we can share with you at this time. Please stay tuned to www.UltimateSharkChallenge.com for all further developments.

- The Captains Meeting and kickoff party on the 13th will be followed by 2 days of fishing (May 14 & 15) with no qualifying round so teams need to bring their A game. There will be an elimination based on standings after day one.

- Entry fee will be $950 and we are allowing the option of 3-man teams.

- Team entry and Observer applications will be made available on the website.

- Observer training dates will be designed to help accommodate schedules.

There's already a lot of excitement out there about this 2nd annual event, and we look forward to making it even bigger and better this time around.

Till then, all the best to you and yours and Happy New Year!

Capt. Robert Moore
Sean Paxton
Brooks Paxton II
Directors: The Ultimate Shark Challenge