Monday, October 26, 2009

Ft. Lauderdale Bound!





The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year as signs of economic improvement begin to appear. Housing sales are better than previous months and we believe this will trickle down to the boat market as well. After all, what good is a house without a boat? At least that's the way my coastal brain works.

I'll be headed there this week to see the show and continue my never ending quest for Big Rock sponsors. We have been extremely fortunate to have the continued support of our sponsors through this tough time and I will do my best to make it worth their while. The tournament is a "rock" (if you will) among the waves of slow economy and continues to see growth in participation and sponsors.

The Big Rock board would like to welcome Coble Trench Safety, owned by Tom Coble of Greensboro, North Carolina. Coble Trench Safety stepped up this year as Presenting Sponsor and has now committed his support for the next three years as Major Sponsor. A Carteret County homeowner and Big Rock fisherman, Tom has given his support for many years and is excited to participate as the major leading sponsor of the tournament.

All sponsors are encouraged to commit for 2010 now to save their position for the upcoming event. Thanks to everyone who has already secured their spot in the line-up!