Quien es el Mas Macho – i.e., who in F3 is the most macho? This is the really big question weighing on the minds of the PAX across F3 Lake Norman. Accordingly, we are launching a new competition featuring a series of manly activities that will culminate in the awarding of the first annual Quien es el Mas Macho Title and Belt at the F3 Lake Norman Christmas Party in December. 

Do you have what it takes? 

If you want the title of el Mas Macho and the coveted belt, all you have to do is accumulate the most points across a series of manly events that will take place from August to November 2018 – deatils of each event will be provided to the PAX prior to each month.   Points will be awarded to each PAX for participation in the event, with bonus points awarded to the PAX that finish first, second or third in each event. The point system is simple: 

• Participate in an event = 15 points – it’s like signing your name on the SAT…. you get points for just showing up!! 
• 1st Place in an event = 10 bonus points – it pays to be a winner! 
• 2nd Place in an event = 5 bonus points – if you are not first you are last! 
• 3rd Place in an event = 3 bonus points – got to get something for the effort! 

The PAX with the most accumulated points across all events will be declared el Mas Macho and will receive the coveted Quien es el Mas Macho Belt and the adulation of all F3 Lake Norman PAX. Additional event details will be provided as we get closer to the target months.

Lets get started!!  We are going to kick this competition off right with a family-oriented charity fishing tournament as the first manly event – details below: 

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EVENT #1 – F3 Charity Fishing Tournament 

F3 Lake Norman will be hosting a family-oriented charity fishing tournament on Mountain Island Lake (Neck Road Access Launch Point) on August 4th from 7am – 12pm, with a BBQ and swimming post-tournament. Proceeds from the tournament will go to support the inaugural season of the Hopewell High School Fishing Team. The fishing team – which was started by TBone’s daughter Kacey and her 8th grade math teacher Dan Wicks – has been working the past several months to raise money and gather sponsors for their first season, but they still need help to get their team off on the right foot. This is a great opportunity for the F3 PAX to support our local community, and help build something from scratch. So, if you like (or love) fishing, and you want to start Quien es el Mas Macho off strong, then you don’t want to miss this event. Below are the general rules, requirements and sign-up instructions: 

• Location: Neck Road Public Access for Fishing Tournament. TBone’s House for BBQ/Swimming afterwards 
• Date/Time: August 4th – Tournament will run from 7:00am – 12:00pm. Team Check-in: 6:30am – 7:00am – Individuals/Teams will launch at 7:00am and must be back at the boat ramp by 12:15pm for scoring 
• Event Registration: To register for this event, please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c48aaaa23a5fd0-f3lake
• Participation: This is a family friendly event – PAX of all ages and abilities are eligible to participate in the tournament. However, PAX over the age of 16 must purchase an NC Fishing License to participate
• Fishing License. If you don't already have one, you can purchase an Inland Short-Term Resident License ($7.00 if required) at Dick’s Sporting Goods or on-line here – https://www.ncalvin.org/Alvin/default.aspx?MenuTabID=138&SiteID=1&TranTabID=488&trid=41&vid=0 here. You must have all applicable licenses when checking in on Tournament day.
• Donation: Entry fee for the tournament is $25 for participants over 16, and $20 dollars for participants under 16. Proceeds from the tournament will go directly to the Hopewell High Fishing Team and be used to cover tournament travel expenses, fishing gear and other team expenses. Please send your registration fee via PayPal Friends & Family to mnicosia1@gmail.com. 
• General Tournament Rules: You can use anything that floats as your fishing platform – boats, kayaks, canoes, etc. – are all acceptable on the lake and for use in the tournament. 
• Scoring: This is a catch and release tournament. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be decided based on the total number of fish caught during the time period. A ruler will be provided to each fishing vessel, and a picture of each fish with the ruler is required to be counted. 
• Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers based on total fish caught. A special, mystery prize will be awarded for biggest fish caught that day. 

Let’s make this first event a success, sign-up today and start accumulating your points. 

Aye! 

TBone and Turncoat