The 9th Annual Wine, Women & Fishing event takes place August 21, 2011 in Virginia Beach. (Captains meet August 20.) The proceeds of this tournament will benefit breast cancer research at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Wine, Women and Fishing is for women who enjoy fishing but can include any level of fishing experience. The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation with the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament sponsors this annual event.

The entry fee is now $800 for each team. This covers as many as six lady anglers, 6 tickets to the Awards Banquet, goodie bag and t-shirt. After the tournament there will be a party with music by Guava Jam. Everyone is invited to the Awards Party and enjoy catering by A. J. Gators Sports bar and Just Cupcakes. Cost is $75 at the door or $65 in advance.

For more information about Wine, Women & Fishing and a link to a registration form visit the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation website. Tournament rules are also provided.

This sounds like a lot of fun and camaraderie for women who enjoy fishing. Hope that the wines will include some of the delicious wines that numerous Virginia wineries are producing now. What a great opportunity to support Virginia local businesses and cancer research!

Cheers! Kathy