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Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation
Fishing Tournament for Visually Impaired Persons 2010

The Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation’ 3rd Annual VIP Fishing Tournament for the blind and visually impaired was held on Sunday June 27, 2010 aboard “The Lady Frances” party fishing boat of the Frances Fleet in Galilee, RI from 8 AM-12 PM where the participants were competing for several trophies to be awarded. The weather started off a little overcast and humid and then the fog rolled in like pea soup. That didn’t dampen the spirits of the contestants. The seas remained calm and made for a great day of fishing. The fishing tournament was followed by a buffet lunch at Pirate Girl Restaurant in Galilee where the participants enjoyed lunch and the winners’ trophies were distributed. The Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation would like to send the top 3 winners of the tournament to compete in the National VIP Tournament on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in October, as they have the last two years, if the funds can be raised to allow it. If you would like to make a donation to help fund this event or would like information on the RILSF VIP Fishing Tournament please visit our websites at www.lions4sight.org and www.ncvipfishing.org . or please contact:Lion Ken Barthelemy, 401-529-6173, kenbar123@aol.com


First Place was taken by Walter Judd of Warwick with 6 fish caught and total inches of 90.He also took home the trophies for the first fish caught and the smallest fish. Second Place was taken by Gerado Cirino of Providence with 3 fish caught and total inches of 54. Third Place was taken by Michael Graichen of Warwick with 3 fish caught and total inches of 45. There were four other trophy winners, one for the largest Fluke won by Bill Byrnes, the largest Sea Robin won by Scubby Romani, the largest Skate won by David Rebocho and the largest caught by oldest won by Lois Payne. Everyone enjoyed the day and the competition.