A few historic facts:

1. In the 1980′s, the tradition began with UMA Engineering hosting a small local fishing derby.
2. By 2005, their derby expanded to become a regional event hosted by nine consulting firms.
3. In 2008, we took the next step with sponsorship, giving our industry suppliers and manufacturers a chance to sponsor and get together with many of their business contacts in a relaxed setting. included contractors, and members of the local government.
4. In 2010, we once again looked to expansion, inviting other disciplines within the engineering community, and also getting involvement from CEBC, BC’s association of engineering consulting firms with a membership of 86 firms.
5. In 2011, thanks to the District of Sooke and their generous donation towards the use of the Prestige Conference Centre, we look forward to the flexibility of indoors or outdoors depending on what the weather offers in hopefully what will be our long term base for the event.  We are also very happy to include ASTTBC as a supporter representing over 8000 professionals in BC.