Sailfish set to soar off the Florida Keys

9:53 AM Thu 31 Mar 2011 GMT

'If this is what entrants in the 2011 World Sailfish Championships will experience, it's no surprise that thousands are expected to watch the action. - Sailfish set to soar' Andy Newman Florida Keys News Bureau Click Here to view large photo

In a recent piece I wrote regarding the Florida Keys an, in particular, Key West, one of my very favourite destinations on the entire planet, I stated that keen anglers visiting there for the first timer would think they'd landed in paradise. Well, just to prove I was not kidding, this month (April 12-16) signals the start of the 2011 World Sailfish Championships out of Key West, with organisers expecting to raise more than $2 million for charity. On top of that handsome amount, another $1 million will be 'up for grabs' by anglers in the prestigious competition. Thousands are ...

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