60th International Billfish Tournament of Club Náutico de San Juan

The International Billfish Tournament of Club Náutico de San Juan. Check here for photos of each day. Photos by Mark Smestad

September 18, 2013
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60thIBT - First day of fishing - my kind of morning traffic.Mark Smestad
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60thIBT - 'Shootout' race to the fertilr fishing grounds north of San Juan during the first day of fishing.Mark Smestad
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Participating boats start to line-up in the San Antonio channel for the 60thIBT Boat Parade.Mark Smestad
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Standing-by and ready to salute the fleet on parade.Mark Smestad
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Fish Hunter receives the official salute.Mark Smestad
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Pink Lady celebrates the Diamond Jubilee with champagne balloons.Mark Smestad
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Arabita in mega party mode!Mark Smestad
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Future generations getting an early start...Mark Smestad
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Second place Boat Parade winner, Bon Vivant, creative and different to say the least.Mark Smestad
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Boat Parade first place winner Reel Affair scored a resounding knock-out.Mark Smestad
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Yacht Picara had an interesting twist on promoting the 'Smart Car' challenge. First boat to release eight marlins wins the car!Mark Smestad
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Amamarina, first place winner of the Boat Parade, did it with 100% local flavor and rhythm.Mark Smestad

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