Poor Girls Open needs sponsors

the effect of “you can lead a bonzer to the water but you can’t sand the darn things” (any expletive can be inserted!).

Plenty of single fins were still around as they always have been but another design of note that made an impact during the 1970s was what became known as the “Fish” due to the split in the tail board.

This created two pin tails, essentially, and was combined with twin fins.

The Fish was originally a kneeboard conceived by Steve Lis. It was short, wide, and thick and became a standup surfboard for many a surfer.

So singles, twins and three fins were all going on in this era.

It was exciting and there can be no claim by myself to know all of it. The act of riding a wave is supposed to be fun and the process of evolving surfboard design to increase the performance level ostensibly is to increase that fun!

As we shall hopefully discuss in future articles, there is more to be done with fins. The late 1970s and the early 1980s became ground breaking in their own right. Like a lot of other equipment and endeavors things can change.

Again, stay tuned.

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City

(July 21, 2023) The annual Poor Girls Open ladies-only fishing tournament is seeking sponsors for the 29th annual event, scheduled for Aug. 16-20.

The 28th annual Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girls Open in 2022 drew 797 lady anglers fishing on 161 boats, with prize money distributed to the winners totaling $243,265.

In addition, a check for $100,000 was presented to the American Cancer Society.

Since 2005, the tournament has donated more than $1.8 million to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research and program development.

In 2004, the tournament was renamed to honor the founder of the event, the late Capt. Steve Harman.

He and his wife, Pam, started the Poor Girls Open in 1994 to provide women with an opportunity to compete for prizes and money in a ladies-only tournament, and to raise money for local charities.

Harman died in February 2004, so organizers thought it was appropriate the tournament be renamed in his memory. For more information about the Poor Girls Open, call Bahia Marina at 410289-7438.

To become a sponsor, visit https://www.dropbox.com/s/pwprn8w dggytcsv/2023%20PGO%20SPONSOR%20KIT%20%283%29.pdf?dl=0