Getting There
FROM THE EAST ON I-10 Take Exit 50
FROM THE WEST ON I-10 Take Exit 46 A
Host Hotels
ABSOLUTELY...POSITIVELY...NO COOLERS ALLOWED IN ANY ROOM IN ANY HOTEL/CASINO! PLEASE EITHER LEAVE THEM IN YOUR TRUCK OR ON THE BOAT!
THE ISLE CASINO HOTEL
151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
1-228-435-5400 | 1-800-THE-ISLE
Call direct 1-866-475-3847
Mention code SKA09
Room Block Rates Expired 10/31
www.theislebiloxi.com
PALACE CASINO RESORT
158 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530
1-800-PALACE-9 (1-800-725-2239)
Mention SKA National Championship
For Contender owners
www.palacecasinoresort.com
Hotels
GRAND CASINO
280 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-2946 | 1-800-WIN-2-WIN
www.harrahs.com
HARD ROCK CASINO
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-ROCK (7625)
www.hardrockbiloxi.com
IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO
850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530
1-228-436-3000 | 1-888-WIN-ATIP (1-888-946-2847)
www.ipbiloxi.com
Marinas & Trailer Parking
ALL BOATS:
Bring your bumpers… there will be some rafting!!!
Boats will be expected to raft. There is absolutely no tying up to the weigh-in dock at any time.
POINT CADET MARINA AT THE ISLE
The Isle Casino Hotel, call 228-436-9312 or 228-209-4807. Potential room for 200 boats, however calling them would be suggested. There will be construction going on at the The Isle. Remember, No Trailer Parking!
If you are staying at the The Isle, their trailer parking lots are located to the south of the Palace Casino Resort in the two parking lots located behind where the old hangar used to be. Again, coming out of the The Isle, go thru the traffic light and go to the first stop sign, turn right, go to the next street and turn left. Lots are about a block down on right. Just follow the signs.
MARITIME MUSEUM DOCKS
Reserved for Fountain Boats. If you have a Fountain and are coming to the event please call Alden Thornton at 252-202-1818 or Email: aldenthornton18@earthlink.net
BILOXI SMALL BOAT HARBOR
Follow Casino Row west on Highway 90. It’s just before you get to the Hard Rock Casino Resort. Same info number as Point Cadet 228-436-9312 or 228-209-4807.
If when you arrive in Biloxi, there is no room at the Palace or Point Cadet Marina, see Jack or Bobby.
DOCKAGE AT PALACE CASINO RESORT
Reserved for Contender competitors. No reservations–first come, first served so arrive early to get your spot!
If you are docking at the Palace Casino Resort, after you launch your boat you must immediately take your trailer to the parking lot of the Palace Casino Resort’s warehouse and executive offices. As you come out of the launch area follow the signs to the parking area. Two- to three-minute drive. Please park your trailer in an orderly fashion so each participant has easy access to his or her trailer.
Follow Casino Row west on Highway 90. It’s just before you get to the Hard Rock Casino Resort. Same info number as Point Cadet 228-436-9312 or 228-209-4807.
If when you arrive in Biloxi, there is no room at the Palace or Point Cadet Marina, see Jack or Bobby.
at Point Cadet Marina 228-432-0454
New gas pumps are installed! Danny or Lori at Gorenflos will offer ribbonfish as a service for the SKA on a first come, first served basis. When they’re out, they’re out. They will be happy to reserve your order. Give them a credit card and they will run the card when you make your order. Better safe than sorry!
OCEAN SPRINGS MARINE MART
228-875-0072
Located on the east side of the bay, across from Point Cadet Marina (EAST).
PALACE CASINO RESORT
There is no fuel at the Palace.
SHELL GAS STATION
Located at the corner of Howard and Oak streets, west of the Palace.
D’IBERVILLE
Use 110 – Plenty of stations that you can fuel at with boat.
Do not bring your boat to this site until you have permission to do so from your brand’s service technician.
Do not bring your boat to the Nationals with service problems. Have your motors inspected and serviced before you come to Biloxi. Bring them broken and you may not get them repaired !!!
Mercury | Scott - 954-931-1464
Yamaha | Chad 404-771-1533
Loadmaster | 813-689-3096
For a Mississippi Fishing License, call 1-800-546-4868
Reserved for Contender competitors. No reservations–first come, first served so arrive early to get your spot!
If you are docking at the Palace Casino Resort, after you launch your boat you must immediately take your trailer to the parking lot of the Palace Casino Resort’s warehouse and executive offices. As you come out of the launch area follow the signs to the parking area. Two- to three-minute drive. Please park your trailer in an orderly fashion so each participant has easy access to his or her trailer.
Launch Ramps
BILOXI SMALL BOAT HARBORFollow Casino Row west on Highway 90. It’s just before you get to the Hard Rock Casino Resort. Same info number as Point Cadet 228-436-9312 or 228-209-4807.
If when you arrive in Biloxi, there is no room at the Palace or Point Cadet Marina, see Jack or Bobby.
Fuel, Ice, & Ribbonfish
GORENFLO’Sat Point Cadet Marina 228-432-0454
New gas pumps are installed! Danny or Lori at Gorenflos will offer ribbonfish as a service for the SKA on a first come, first served basis. When they’re out, they’re out. They will be happy to reserve your order. Give them a credit card and they will run the card when you make your order. Better safe than sorry!
OCEAN SPRINGS MARINE MART
228-875-0072
Located on the east side of the bay, across from Point Cadet Marina (EAST).
PALACE CASINO RESORT
There is no fuel at the Palace.
SHELL GAS STATION
Located at the corner of Howard and Oak streets, west of the Palace.
D’IBERVILLE
Use 110 – Plenty of stations that you can fuel at with boat.
Service Trailers
Mercury, Yamaha, and Loadmaster Service Trailers will be at the Palace Casino Resort.Do not bring your boat to this site until you have permission to do so from your brand’s service technician.
Do not bring your boat to the Nationals with service problems. Have your motors inspected and serviced before you come to Biloxi. Bring them broken and you may not get them repaired !!!
Yamaha | Chad 404-771-1533
Loadmaster | 813-689-3096
Fishing License
There is NO requirement to have a fishing license to fish the tournament on the two days of the event! However, if you pre-fish and bring any fish into Biloxi you must have a Mississippi Fishing License. If you catch bait prior to the event and pen it up, you MUST have a license. If you bring any specie into Biloxi for table fare, you must have a license, and finally, if you go into the bays to catch mullet or any other bait, you must have a license!For a Mississippi Fishing License, call 1-800-546-4868
If you need the SKA while in Biloxi
386/801-3200
Important
Do you want to go to Nationals? We have several ways to get you there! There are several boats that are
short crew and we also need a Class of 23 boat for a qualified captain that no longer has a boat. There are also
several Open Class boats in repairs right now that may not be ready in time. To be put onto a list for crew or
if you have a boat that you may want to fish with a qualified captain, call Loreen at 904-819-0360.
This event is planned and executed for your enjoyment. After all, you’ve reached a milestone in your fishing career. The object is to crown a National Champion in both the Open Class and Class of 23. We certainly hope your team is victorious, however please don’t lose sight of the fact that you’re in Biloxi to have a great time and catch big fish. Friendships you’ll make among the best king mackerel fishermen in the country already certify you a winner. We wish you good luck, good times, and tight lines. If we can do anything to make your trip to the Nationals more enjoyable please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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