2011 Results & Wrap-Up

We'd like to thank Waterline Magazine Editor and Sun Herald Staff Writer, Josh Olive, for his in-depth coverage of the 2011 Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge Tournament & Festival over the past 2 months. Our media partnership with him and the Sun Newspapers was an immense asset in helping to get the word out to people in our regional communities who came out in the thousands this past weekend to take part in this very special event. There's a lot more to come in the way of photos and video, but in the meantime, Josh does a great job summing it all up in this piece from today's Waterline. Thanks again, Josh and all of you who came out to join us this past weekend. You made it all happen!

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2011 Champions - Team Budweiser!

It was a barn burner of a competition with a lot of twists and turns. Stay tuned for more updates, pics, video and more from the tournament and festival. In the meantime, congratulations and all the best to Capt. David Hutcherson, Capt. Chris Slattery and Capt. Paul Lambert of Team Budweiser. You guys fished hard and did what it took to win this one.

Guy Harvey Punta Gorda Signing Appearance Times

Hello Everyone,

As many of you have known for some time now, Guy Harvey will be in attendance at this year's Ultimate Shark Challenge Tournament & Festival, but we are now pleased to announce he will also be doing a Special Signing Appearance from 1 - 3 pm on Sunday, May 15th.

This will take place at the tournament and festival site located at Laishley Crab House at Laishley Park in Downtown Punta Gorda. GOOGLE MAP & DIRECTIONS

Ultimate Shark Challenge Co-Creators and Event Producers, The Paxton Brothers, get some Guy Harvey ink on their prints at the 2011 Miami Boat Show

This is a rare opportunity to meet Guy in person and enjoy an opportunity to have him sign your favorite Guy Harvey prints and other items, take photos and share your own fishing and marine adventure stories. A big selection of the latest and greatest Guy Harvey and Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Gear will be available right there, on-site, in the new custom mobile retail store. Among the many unique items available will be the official, one-of-a-kind Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge T-Shirt.

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So bring the entire family down to enjoy this special opportunity, while enjoying the exciting spectator broadcast of tournament action on a stadium-sized LED screen, along with all the other featured attractions at the FREE Tournament Festival Weekend that runs from 10 - 10 on Saturday May 14th and 10 - 6 on Sunday May 15th. We'll see you there!

Official Host Hotel - Sheraton Four Points

We'd like to thank Sheraton Four Points for their support in 2011. Stay tune for 2012 lodging information.

For all anglers, participants, sponsors, fans and festival attendees, we've arranged a special rate with the Sheraton Four Points in Punta Gorda, just across the street from the tournament and festival site at Laishley Crab House at Laishley Park. Rates start at just $79 for double-occupancy. All the information you need can be found below. This special rate is good while rooms are still available so call now to make your reservations!