We usually have a strong contingent of BCB owners at this annual event, but there is always room for more. I hope to see you there. Good fishing – RichardR 18 JAN 17BTUNCLAS //N01710//ALCGPSC 007/17SUBJ: 2017 COAST GUARD BASE MIAMI BEACH BASS TOURNAMENTA. Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being and Recreational Manual, COMDTINST M1710.13(series)B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A Articles1.G.2.D and 2.A.10.B1. All eligible MWR patrons are invited to participate in the twenty-fifth annual CoastGuard Open Team Bass Tournament sponsored by the Base Miami Beach MWR. Thecompetition will be held on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes out of Camp Mack’s RiverResort from 13 to 17 March 2017. Official practice days are 13 and 14 March with thetournament held on 15-17 March. Camp Mack’s River Resort is located at 14900 CampMack Road, Lake Wales FL 33898.2. Format: This is a two person team sport open to all eligible MWR patrons as defined inRef A.3. Cost: Entry fee is 200 dollars per boat (1 or 2 person team) and includes 10 dollars perday for Big Bass (largest Bass caught). The entry fee will be collected during registrationon Tuesday, 14 March from 1500-1600 hours at Camp Mack’s River Resort. Allcompetitors must be registered prior to the pre-tournament Safety and Rules Meeting. TheSafety and Rules Meeting will begin at 1600 hours immediately following registration.4. Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to the tournament Big Bass and the top five teams.5. Interested teams should contact either the tournament director, CAPT Richard Bates at [email protected] or Base Miami Beach MWR POC Mr. Mark Bernard at (305) 535-4565, email [email protected] for copies of the official rules. 6. Administrative absence for this event may be authorized for military members inaccordance with Ref B, subject to Commanding Officer approval and current traveldirectives.7. Released by: RDML M. T. Bell Jr., Commander, CG Personnel Service Center. TheService Center for our most important resource – Our People.8. Internet release authorized.