b"Big Smiles on Kid's Fishing DaysF or the past three decades the West Palm Beach FishingSea turtles, flying fish, sharks and other sea life are a memory mak-Clubs charitable affiliate, the Palm Beach County Fishinging sight to see for the wide-eyed young participants.Sardines Foundation (PBCFF), has been introduc- and fresh cut squid produced yellowtail ing area youth to fishing through its KidsOur kids truly enjoy thesnapper, trigger fish, muttons and other spe-Fishing Day program.Its more than just acies for the kids to wind on while drift fish-day on the water, its a first-time offshoreexperience.For manying; some were even lucky enough to catch adventure for many of the kids involved.of them it was their firsttheir first fish.Kids Fishing Day continues The PBCFFs 35th annual program sawtime on the water, and itto broaden childrens horizons as they ex-more than 200 kids participating.Wellwas a memorable one. perience what makes Palm Beach County over 14,000 kids have enjoyed the programAWESOME! so special.Not only do participants walk since its inception.away with fishing know-how and a new rod KidsFishingDay targets childrenDavid Brown, Director of& reel combo, they hopefully also leave throughout Palm Beach County who dontOperations at Orthodox Zionmore invested in our saltwater resources. normally have the opportunity or means toChild Development Center This is truly a community program.A experience saltwater fishing aboard a bigspecial thank you goes out to the presenting boat.Its hard to understand the impor- sponsor, The Marine Industries Association tance of our unique marine environmentof Palm Beach County.We are very grate-without getting out on the water.ful to the many businesses and individuals who support this heartwarming event each year with their donations.A special acknowledgement also goes out to the dedicated volunteers who gave up their time to help with this meaningful cause and to the hard working crews on the Living On Island Time and Miss Blue Heron for taking the kids offshore on an adventure theyre surely not to forget.Theres something special about taking kids fishing!54 W estP almB eachF ishingc luB"