For the third yr in a row, Kona won’t be internet hosting the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.
Event organizers cited uncertainty round journey logistics and quickly rising prices as the first points inflicting the cancellation.
The 61st annual version of the match, initially scheduled for 2020, has now been postponed thrice.
“Our concerns remain focused on the health and well-being of all involved in our fishing tournament,” stated Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament Founder Peter Fithian in a press release. “A sincere mahalo to all of our tournament supporters for trying to make 2022 work. We will set our sights on 2023 with high hopes.”
The HIBT held its inaugural match in 1959. In 2019 – the final yr the match happened – 41 groups from world wide competed in West Hawaii’s waters. The father-son crew of Martin and Mitchell Firestein of Laguna Niguel Billfish Club in California took house their fourth victory.
