AMERICAN YACHT HARBOR SERVES AS HOST MARINA FOR ANNUAL WAHOO WIND-UP

08 Oct 2009

ST. THOMAS, USVI (September 22, 2009):  The American Yacht Harbor Marina on St. Thomas will once again serve as the home marina, as the Virgin Islands Gamefishing Club (VIGFC) presents its annual Toyota of St. Thomas Wahoo Windup on November 1.  One of the final fishing events of the season, The Wind-up is just one of many signature fishing tournaments that take place at the marina throughout the year.  American Yacht Harbor is considered one of the top sportfishing marinas in the Virgin Islands and is part of the Island Global Yachting (IGY) collection of marinas and nautical lifestyle destinations. 

“We are pleased to welcome back the Wahoo Wind-up to American Yacht Harbor,” said Joseph Walling, general manager of the marina. “This year’s tournament promises to be a tremendous success, and we are expecting nearly 40 vessels with over 130 fishermen to launch from our facility.  We are so honored to be a part of this, and all the other wonderful VIGFC events throughout the year.”

The VIGFC is an active fishing club with a schedule of nine events each year, encompassing the full spectrum of fishing to suit all organization members, and species in the Virgin Islands.  Members of the VIGFC are a distinguished group of anglers having set world records, winning TBF awards for most tagged Blue Marlin & Sailfish, and the Club was the winner of the inaugural TBF Club Conservation Challenge. Out of 16 sport fishing clubs, participants reported tagging 367 billfish, the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club won with 207 tags -- a tribute to the member anglers and their dedication to the conservation of the world’s billfish population. 

For registration or additional information, please contact the VIGFC at: +1 (340) 775-9144, via email at usvigfc@gmail.com, or visit their website at. www.vigfc.com.

Nestled in Vessup Bay on St. Thomas' East End, American Yacht Harbor features everything a boater needs for the ideal stay or fishing adventure in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

The modern, full-service marina features premier IGY amenities and service to accompany its 128 fixed slips, accommodating vessels up to 110 feet with a max 10 foot draft. American Yacht Harbor is the center of activity in the rapidly growing town of Red Hook offering shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The marina is also home to numerous charter companies, including powerboat rentals, fishing boats, and sailing vessels.  For more information or marina reservations, please call +1 (340) 775-6454 or visit www.igy-americanyachtharbor.com.

American Yacht Harbor is just one of IGY’s collection of top sportfishing destinations throughout the world.  It is supplemented by, among others, Rodney Bay Marina on St. Lucia (WI), Marina Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, and the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina in New York.  

IGY’s network of properties is setting new standards for service and quality in nautical tourism throughout the world. The company offers an unprecedented collection of marinas in the Caribbean including locations such as: St. Maarten, St. Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and St. Thomas, as well as properties in the Americas.  In addition, IGY is at the forefront of the emerging marina markets in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.  All of IGY’s destinations are known for the highest levels of facilities and service.

ABOUT ISLAND GLOBAL YACHTING
From the islands of the Caribbean to the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf and other beautiful yachting destinations around the world, IGY is redefining the very idea of luxury marina experiences.  Founded in 2005, IGY focuses on acquiring, controlling and/or servicing luxury-yacht marinas and the surrounding upland real estate properties. 
Island Global Yachting marinas operate under the signature Yacht Haven Grande collection and the IGY series brands, as well as several private labels.  Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, IGY also has offices in New York, NY; St. Thomas, USVI; Barcelona, Spain; and Dubai, UAE.  IGY is an affiliate of Island Capital Group LLC, a real estate merchant banking firm led and founded by Andrew Farkas, former chairman of Insignia Financial Group. For more information, please visit www.igymarinas.com.

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