Raymarine Supports Southern Kingfish Association Tournaments with High Level Sponsorships

From the Wires

Sport Fishing's Largest Saltwater Tournament Trail Offers Anglers Both Fame and Fortune

Jul. 17, 2006 12:30 PM

MERRIMACK, N.H., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, today announced its continued sponsorship of the Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour and the Mercury Tournament Trail, two of the nation's leading fishing tournaments hosted by the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA). Spanning several months, both tournaments consist of a series of competitions, the next of which is the 2006 BellSouth Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, the world's largest kingfish tournament and a stop on the Mercury Tournament Trail.

Taking place July 17th through the 22nd at Sisters Creek Park in Florida, the BellSouth Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament draws an estimated 1,000 sport fishermen hoping to earn a share of the tournament's $500,000 in prizes. In addition to prizes for the largest catch and largest two-day aggregate, bonus prizes are awarded for any record-breaking catches. Nearly 30,000 spectators come to enjoy the tournament's weeklong festivities, including a food festival, live entertainment, a designated KidZone and a fireworks presentation as the grand finale.

"We're excited to once again be a sponsor of the 2006 BellSouth Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament," said Todd Hoskins, senior vice president of marketing, Raymarine. "Raymarine allows sport fishermen in the SKA tournaments to fish more effectively through powerful multifunction displays featuring HD Digital fishfinding technology and SIRIUS Satellite Weather Services."

About Raymarine, Inc.

Raymarine, the world leader in marine electronics, develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high performance and ease of use, the award-winning products are available through a global network of dealers and distributors. The Raymarine product lines include radar, navigation aids, instruments, fishfinders, communications, software and systems. For more information about Raymarine call 1-800-539-5539 or visit http://www.raymarine.com/.

Media Contact Liz Boal Greenough Communications 617.275.6522 lboal@greenoughcom.com

Raymarine, Inc.

CONTACT: Liz Boal of Greenough Communications (Media Contact),
+1-617-275-6522, lboal@greenoughcom.com

Web site: http://www.raymarine.com/

Published Jul. 17, 2006
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