17 Around 50 boats attend the tournament each year, which has donated more than $75,000 since the tournament’s conception, all in Capt’n Eddy’s memory. Brice doesn’t see an end anytime soon. “No reason to see an end coming. Our main focus is to keep control of it so it doesn’t try to blossom into something that we didn’t want. We had a certain goal when it started, and it hasn’t changed,” he says. Brice also speaks highly of Capt’n Eddy and his wife, Mary. “Out of their generosity, they donated the land where their house sat on Hinton Avenue,” he says. The land is now a public park in the Seagate area. “Helping the sick, stuff like that, came along with it to keep Eddy’s name for all the people who never had the opportunity to know him. He was the grandfather of it all. He loved to help people,” Brice explains. Fishing will begin Friday, July 25 and fishermen can register at the Bridge Tender Marina. All participants will be required to release their catches once they have been properly photographed. The tournament provides all anglers with cameras. After the tournament, the crowd celebrates the fishing and Capt’n Eddy with an awards ceremony and reception for the anglers. The recipient of the tournament’s proceeds will also be revealed. “One of the greatest successes is the generosity of the participants, giving all or a portion of their winnings back to somebody that they see in need. That Sunday, there’s seldom ever a dry eye. It’s a tear jerker,” Brice says. He ponders Capt’n Eddy’s reaction to a tournament in his name. “Eddy was a very humble man. He would be embarrassed by it. He wouldn’t think he’d be worthy.” For Sale Ocean Front Home, 1/10th Ownership Actual photo, Columbia St. Co-Ownership Vacation Homes See photos and availability at: www.ownalittlebeach.com 910.620.2570 Attn: Brokers and Sellers We need more properties! www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM Capt’n Eddy Haneman’s unmatched fishing accomplishments live on in those he left behind. The captain with the quick smile could always find fish and wasn’t afraid to share his knowledge with others. He was said to have never had a dissatisfied customer. To receive a free bumper sticker or sponsorship information: The Dove 89.7 FM PO Box 957 • Wilmington, N.C. 28402 Tel: 910-763-2452 Fax: 910-763-6578 www.life905.com • life@life905.com
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