The weekend of January 9-11, teams of five sportsmen joined Brandon and his celebrity guests in Cabo San Lucas for the 2nd Annual Celebrity Offshore Tournament - the ultimate offshore celebrity angling experience. This year's tournament featured a celebrity field which included Brandon, All-Star outfielder Adam Dunn, Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry and Diamondbacks Catcher Chris Snyder.
On the morning of January 9th Brandon Webb's K Foundation flew participants to beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico via private aircraft. Upon arrival guests were transported via luxury motor coach to the award-winning Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat where they spent three days and two nights.
That evening our guests and celebrities were treated to a beachside cocktail reception at the oceanfront estate of Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts & Spa's President and Founder Mr. Ernesto Coppel. During cocktails, the group was officially greeted by Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts' Vice President Jose Luis Mogollon. He spoke about the philosophy behind the world-class service and warm hospitality of Pueblo Bonito's seven luxury resorts. Mr. Mogollon explained how this philosophy guided them to develop the Ritz Carlton Residences at Quivira - a master-planned luxury residential and resort community located on 1,850 acres in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (www.quiviraloscabos. The cocktail reception was followed by a spectacular dinner featuring Pacifica's award-winning cuisine. During the dinner, Tournament Chairman Mike Olson detailed the format and rules for the next day's tournament.
On Saturday morning our guests gathered early for a breakfast in Pacifica's Wine Bar. After a short trip to the marina, our guests departed on four luxury sports yachts for a day of competitive offshore angling. Each team was joined by one of our celebrities for what proved to be a day of unmatched Marlin fishing.
On Saturday evening our guests were hosted for a cocktail reception and dinner at the award-winning Restaurant Aire at the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat. As dinner concluded, K Foundation Executive Director, Jeff Ginn, announced the winner of the 2009 Tournament - Team Microsoft led by Celebrity Team Captain Wade Boggs with a grand total 14 Marlin. Jeff presented the first place team the cash prize of $3,000, which was generously donated back to the K Foundation.
Following dinner, our guests were hosted for a VIP evening of live entertainment at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina.
On Sunday morning, our guests were treated to Pacifica's legendary beachside brunch where tales of Saturday's fishing and nightlife was shared. Shortly after brunch our magical event came to an end as our guests checked out of our resort home and departed for the airport.
The Celebrity Offshore Tournament is the K Foundation's largest fundraiser and with your support we will continue our mission of improving the lives of critically and chronically ill children throughout Arizona by providing daily support and life changing experiences. In order to accomplish our goals, we need you on our team!
Brandon Webb's K Foundation looks forward to holding another successful Celebrity Offshore Tournament in 2010. Make plans to join us now, as 2010 is sure to be once again sold out early.
Without the help of our corporate partners this event would not have been such a great achievement for the K Foundation.
Special thanks to the following:
- Mr. & Mrs. Ernesto Coppel
- Mr. Roberto Guzman
- Mr. Jose Luis Mogollon
- The Ritz Carlton Residences at Quivira Los Cabos
- Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts
- Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat
- Mr. Derrick Hall and the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Mr. Bryan Sperber and Phoenix International Raceway
- Mr. Bill Lavidge and The Lavidge Company
- Mr, Mike Olson and Olson Precast Company
- Mr. Mike Brown and Arizona Land Development
- Mr. Donald Diamond
- Reebok
