Tobago Outdoors

Events and activities organised for participation by visitors and residents ... everyone is welcome.

ENVIRONMENT TOBAGO :-

is an active and vibrant local organisation which is carefully looking out for the environment and eco systems in Tobago.
Every month on a Sunday morning, hikes are arranged and groups are taken to interesting locations, led by Gervais, the ET Hike Guy.
ALL ET hikes are meant to be fun, with the opportunity for meeting new people and joining with Environment Tobago.
ALL hikes are FREE and open to anyone with a pair of functioning legs.

And if you see any illegal dumping or have any environmental concerns please call ET at (868)792-3606

Tobago is blessed with abundantly rich marine life, including coral reefs with numerous reef species, and of course big game fish and smaller game fish. For visitors to the island angling, chartering a game fishing boat, or sharing a charter trip with strangers who then become friends - all is possible. The best months for off shore angling are November to May. From June to November there are other fishing thrills ... including the hard fighting Tarpon PLUS for good measure, try Lake fishing (!!! yup!!!) in the lakes at Tobago Plantations Golf course which have been stocked with Tarpon, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Mullet and Tilapia for catch and release recreational fishing.
During your visit to Tobago, after all the sun sea and sand, and you are thinking about "what's next" why not try game fishing? You never know what you'll reel in!

The TOBAGO INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING TOURNAMENT
website:www.tgft.com

The TIGFT special feature is its emphasis on CONSERVATION of the island's fisheries through the TAG and RELEASE programme. This is especially important for the livelihood of the fishermen of Charlotteville, the host village. Of the fish brought to scale, some is donated to charities including the Orphanage, Home for the Elderly and others.

Eligible species and Minimum weights:

Blue Marlin 350 lbs
White Marlin 50 lbs
Sailfish 50 lbs
Spearfish 50lbs
Yellowfin Tuna 20 lbs
Dolphin 20lbs
Wahoo 20lbs

These are the only species accepted. Points will be deducted for underweight fish.

Venue: Charlotteville, north eastern tip of Tobago and 3 miles from some of the best big game fishing grounds around Tobago. Coordinates: N 11.19 W 060.34 degrees
Tournament Headquarters: ManOWar Bay Cottages, Charlotteville.
Registration: TIGFT base in Charlotteville
Communications: All participating boats required to have a working "ship to shore" VHF radio on board at all times. Channel 68 will be used for tournament communications. All strikes, hookups and catches must be reported to Tournament Control as they occur. Tournament control base at ManOWar Cottages operates from 6am to 6pm each day.

FUEL, BAIT, ICE and WATER will be available in Charlotteville. Make enquiries for details.
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION will be available in Charlotteville to service foreign boats participating.
CONTACT INFO:
Frothy De Silva President, TIGFT, (868) 682 3474
David Wong (868) 688 5000
Andrew Llanos (868) 684 5556
Ramona Pazos (868) 680 7283

The last word comes from Walter Benjamin, of Charlotteville ... " the tournament allows the villagers to display their hospitality and friendliness. The seniors of the village look forward to providing hearty breakfasts to the anglers on the last day ... including "cocoa tea" and soursop ice cream. .... while the smaller boats have joined in the competitive spirit to prove that they too can catch big fish like the cabin cruisers...."

SEE YOU IN CHARLOTTEVILLE FOR THE TOBAGO INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING TOURNAMENT.

ANGOSTURA SAIL WEEK

May each year
website:www.sailweek.com

This annual regatta attracts fine sailing vessels from the Caribbean and further ashore to its highly competitive event for racing yachts, cruisers and other classes of vessels. Held in the Crown Point area, Store Bay and Pigeon Point, the venue for the Pepsi sponsored event is the sprawling Crown Point on the Bay hotel overlooking Store Bay.

REGATTA INFORMATION
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION Officials will be available at the Reception of Crown Point Beach Hotel
ANCHORING - In order to preserve the reef and for safety reasons, prohibited areas will be marked and the Reef Patrol will monitor and direct anchorage.
WATER TAXI Complimentary service will be provided
WATER FILLS are scheduled.

For more information contact the organisers:
Regatta Promoters Ltd.
#2 Hillock Place Extension, Blue Range, Diego Martin,
Trinidad, West Indies
Phone: (868) 637-6785
E-Mail: regattapromotersltd@tstt.net.tt
Registered Office: Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association.
Hart's Cut, Chaguaramas, Trinidad, West Indies.

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