![]() ![]() The factors which had the largest bearing on the performance of the speargun were the stiffness of the barrel and the power of the rubber bands. This analysis measured the initial velocity of the spear and showed other factors which affect performance. This data was then used to conclude on and justify recommendations to make a more suitable/efficient speargun design.Ī slow motion video analysis formed part of an experimental examination of a benchmarked speargun design. Experimental and theoretical analytic methods were used to quantify the performance of speargun design. Sponsored in part by Saltwater Angler, Fishbusterz, KAP Spearguns, Hatch Spearguns, Divers Direct, Koah, Neritic, FSF, Red Tide Spearfishing, Hypoxia, Seadek, Benthic, Salt Life, Florida Keys Brewery, the Womankind board of directors, and Keys Weekly.This project analysed the factors that affect the performance of spearguns. There will be a $10 discount for students and military. Registration forms can be found at the $75 registration fee can be paid prior to the captain’s meeting on June 22. Live music, drinks by Florida Keys Brewery, food trucks, and a variety of vendors will be featured, as will a focus on sustainability and our environmental impact-BYO glass/mug/cup and skip single-use plastic for the day. The Sunday 2-5pm weigh-in welcomes the public to party right along with participants, with all proceeds to benefit Womankind. ![]() TWSS kicks off on Friday, June 22 at 7pm, with a mandatory captain’s meeting at the new weigh-in station at 6840 Front Street, Stock Island (the dock property between the old Fishbusterz and Hogfish Bar & Grille). Q: Anything else? LM: I would like to mention that in 2017 we had the most female entries to date-over 25 individual ladies! That moved me and really made me feel like I had reached one of my goals with this event. I am honored to be on the board and hope to see Womankind continue to grow and support our island community. Every city needs a clinic like Womankind, a safe place providing affordable health care for women and families. Q: What motivated you to join Womankind’s board of directors? LM: I have always had what you could call a "social justice streak" and believe in the Womankind mission. She is still my sister Jenna’s favorite diving buddy and one of the inspirations for this event. My dad took us fishing whenever he had the chance, and a family friend (all hail Betty Shapiro) taught us how to spearfish in middle school. Q: Do you spearfish? LM: I do but I'm pretty terrible, hence, why I host the event. We have had a different first place winner almost every year with some being first time participants! These intentions, paired with the goal to raise money for Womankind Inc., has brought in support from across the nation as well as local interest. And to keep the categories simple and sustainable, we’ve created an aggregate scoring system that doesn't guarantee a win to the largest fish. ![]() TWSS evens the playing field, welcoming women to enter, competing in their own division, and encouraging them to participate, no matter their experience. Fishing tournaments can be exclusionary by nature, either by the way they are structured or the culture they perpetuate. ![]() Q: What makes TWSS stand out from other spearfishing tournaments? LM: A few things. ![]()
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