NEW CASTLE—
Despite grey skies, heavy rain, heavy seas and chilly temps, there was also a heavy turnout for the fourth annual Wentworth Marina Striped Bass Tournament for Kids.
The popular catch and release fishing tournament for Striped Bass added a Mackerel division in 2009 to increase the opportunity for success for its youngest participants. Both species were presented to the judging station on the docks of Wentworth Marina.
Braving some really challenging conditions, fishing began at sunrise Sunday, June 12, for the 80 plus participants ranging in age from 8-16.
Some anglers left from the Marina on the Tournament’s vessel; the Atlantic Queen and others from their own private boats or chartered captains. Many were forced to return early given the 6-8 foot swells. Others found some respite in the rivers and channels, where a 42” Striper was netted.
A former three-time Tournament winner and now Trinity College swimmer won the new alumni category.
The 4th Annual Wentworth Marina Striped Bass Tournament Winners are listed below.
Mackerel Category,
including weight
Juveniles (8-10 yrs.): First, Quinn Alessi, .77; Second, Reid Alessi, .71; Third, Colby Muise, .55. Schoolies (11-13 yrs.): First, Paul Holloway, .71; Second, Nathan Barone, .38; Third, Malcolm Hughes, .21. Lunkers (14-16 yrs.): First, Dylan Muise, .18. Alumni: First, Ryan McCann, .12.
Striped Bass Category,
including length and girth
Juveniles: First, Elizabeth Holloway, 34, 19; Second, Noah Burnside, 34, 17; Third, Nicholas Nold, 32.5. Schoolies: First, Ben Sandquist, 42; Second, Hans Pohl, 31.5; Third, Niko Alexandropoulos, 31. Lunkers: First, Theo Alexandropoulos, 32; Second, Brody Sandquist, 31.25; Third, Matthew Webber, 31.
Organized and managed by the Little Harbor Charitable Foundation Board, each year the Tournament supports a designated beneficiary organization in service to children and youth on the Seacoast.
This year, Tournament proceeds will build upon the success of a 2010 initiative, to expand development and delivery of enrichment service programs and opportunities for children living at Cross Roads House and the Portsmouth Housing Authority. “Summer Lab” a brand new learning initiative will pair these children with exceptional educators, mentors and consultants at the Dondero School (Portsmouth).
Little Harbor Charitable Foundation is credited with gifting over 60 programs and raising over $1.65 million dollars in support for Seacoast area organizations since 1997.
Lead sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined once again by a number of returning organizations, including; Holloway Automotive, WMUR-TV 9, Wentworth Marina, Pro-Mariner, Fidelity Charitable Giving, Clear Channel, Bid2Win Software, Inc., Construction Services of NH, Center for Assessment, Actio Corporation, Seacoast Media Group, and many others.
Sponsor funds, 100% of which is annually channeled directly to the designated beneficiary organization have subsequently assisted thousands of children with basic health, welfare, education services and crisis care in addition to stimulating interest in and access to the arts and personal enrichment opportunities.
Please visit www.LHCFonline.com or www.stripertournament.com for additional information and a full list of sponsors.
Despite grey skies, heavy rain, heavy seas and chilly temps, there was also a heavy turnout for the fourth annual Wentworth Marina Striped Bass Tournament for Kids.
The popular catch and release fishing tournament for Striped Bass added a Mackerel division in 2009 to increase the opportunity for success for its youngest participants. Both species were presented to the judging station on the docks of Wentworth Marina.
Braving some really challenging conditions, fishing began at sunrise Sunday, June 12, for the 80 plus participants ranging in age from 8-16.
Some anglers left from the Marina on the Tournament’s vessel; the Atlantic Queen and others from their own private boats or chartered captains. Many were forced to return early given the 6-8 foot swells. Others found some respite in the rivers and channels, where a 42” Striper was netted.
A former three-time Tournament winner and now Trinity College swimmer won the new alumni category.
The 4th Annual Wentworth Marina Striped Bass Tournament Winners are listed below.
Mackerel Category,
including weight
Juveniles (8-10 yrs.): First, Quinn Alessi, .77; Second, Reid Alessi, .71; Third, Colby Muise, .55. Schoolies (11-13 yrs.): First, Paul Holloway, .71; Second, Nathan Barone, .38; Third, Malcolm Hughes, .21. Lunkers (14-16 yrs.): First, Dylan Muise, .18. Alumni: First, Ryan McCann, .12.
Striped Bass Category,
including length and girth
Juveniles: First, Elizabeth Holloway, 34, 19; Second, Noah Burnside, 34, 17; Third, Nicholas Nold, 32.5. Schoolies: First, Ben Sandquist, 42; Second, Hans Pohl, 31.5; Third, Niko Alexandropoulos, 31. Lunkers: First, Theo Alexandropoulos, 32; Second, Brody Sandquist, 31.25; Third, Matthew Webber, 31.
Organized and managed by the Little Harbor Charitable Foundation Board, each year the Tournament supports a designated beneficiary organization in service to children and youth on the Seacoast.
This year, Tournament proceeds will build upon the success of a 2010 initiative, to expand development and delivery of enrichment service programs and opportunities for children living at Cross Roads House and the Portsmouth Housing Authority. “Summer Lab” a brand new learning initiative will pair these children with exceptional educators, mentors and consultants at the Dondero School (Portsmouth).
Little Harbor Charitable Foundation is credited with gifting over 60 programs and raising over $1.65 million dollars in support for Seacoast area organizations since 1997.
Lead sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined once again by a number of returning organizations, including; Holloway Automotive, WMUR-TV 9, Wentworth Marina, Pro-Mariner, Fidelity Charitable Giving, Clear Channel, Bid2Win Software, Inc., Construction Services of NH, Center for Assessment, Actio Corporation, Seacoast Media Group, and many others.
Sponsor funds, 100% of which is annually channeled directly to the designated beneficiary organization have subsequently assisted thousands of children with basic health, welfare, education services and crisis care in addition to stimulating interest in and access to the arts and personal enrichment opportunities.
Please visit www.LHCFonline.com or www.stripertournament.com for additional information and a full list of sponsors.
