On Sunday, August 21st the sun set on the 16th Annual Hamptons Offshore Invitational Tournament (HOI), benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI). The nine-day tournament, hosted by The Shinnecock Marlin and Tuna Club (SMTC), had 59 registered boats and raised nearly $240,000 to support BBBSLI’s mentoring programs for children facing adversity on the East End of Long Island.
For years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island has been serving children on the East End of Long Island with their High School Bigs Mentoring Programs at Hampton Bays, Sag Harbor and South Hampton.
“It is wonderful to have the support of so many sponsors, anglers and dinner guests helping to make this year’s tournament such a success,” said Jamison Skala, Director of Development for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. “The support we receive goes beyond a dollar amount as this will help us continue to change lives of children on the East End.”
Headquartered at Oakland’s Restaurant & Marina in Hampton Bays, the tournament closed with 500 people gathering at the tournament awards dinner. After announcing the winners of each division and species, the Doug Oakland Memorial Trophy was awarded for the most bigeye tuna caught during the tournament. To view a complete list of the 2016 Hamptons Offshore Invitational Tournament winners please visit http://www.hamptonsoffshore.com/
The crowd filled with anticipation as the winning raffle ticket was pulled announcing Scott Rucky as the winner of the 23’ Center Console Sportsman Fishing Boat provided by White Water Custom Sportfish Boats.
BBBSLI would like to give special thanks to all of the sponsors who helped support this event including:
Platinum Sponsors: White Water Custom Sportfish Boats, George Vickers, Jr. Enterprises, Harry Bachrach, Shore Line Insurance, Wahl Rich Group, White Water Outfitters. Gold Sponsors: Owen & Laurie Schwartz, Sportsman Boats, Hampton Watercraft, Haskell’s Bait & Tackle, Oakland’s Restaurant and Marina, Riverhead Building & Supply, South Shore Docks, Spellman’s Marine, Staten Island Yachts, Unity Electric, East Hampton Dental Group. Captain’s Meeting Sponsor: Absolute Detailing & Overtemp Marine. Valet Sponsor: Village Auto Body. Silver Sponsors: Framingham Foundation, Fish & Wildlife Unlimited Taxidermy, Inc., Shinnecock Marlin & Tuna Club, Dave Bofill Marine, Bridgehampton National Bank, Montauk Brewing Co. Trophy Sponsors: Robert Kandell, Dave Baroncelli, Trident Funding, Sea Tow Shinnecock/Moriches, Shore Line Bulkheading. Sponsors Kandell Farnworth and Pubins, US Merchant Marine Academy.
Thanks and congratulations to Pamela & Scott Horowitz, who are being honored as “Couple of the Year” at BBBSLI’s Presidential Gala (October 6th) for their many years of service to this tournament and all the children who’ve benefited from BBBSLI’s east end mentoring programs over the years. For event & sponsorship information, or to buy tickets, please click here
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