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Coverage of Seann competing in the 2009 Drambuie Pursuit.

The 2009 Drambuie Pursuit Camp Site was home for one evening during this year’s competion.  We are going to try to have more photo galleries throughout this weekend and each day next week.  Enjoy!

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Famed Actor Seann William Scott takes part in the Drambuie Pursuit – a 100 mile outdoor adventure race that took place this Sunday in the Scottish Highlands. (PRNewsFoto/Drambuie)

International Group Proves Victorious at Legendary Adventure Race

NEW YORK, May 11 /PRNewswire/ – DRAMBUIE(R) Liqueur today announced that a team from Germany has won the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit, an annual outdoor-adventure race across the Scottish Highlands. Team “DRAMBUIE Warriors” triumphed against 12 other international teams all racing to retrace the voyage of Scotland’s rebel Bonnie Prince Charlie, for whom DRAMBUIE was originally created in 1745.

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Each year, teams of four adults (over 25 years of age) are flown to Scotland from around the world to race across the Scottish Highlands from Inverness to the Isle of Skye, in celebration of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s legendary escape from the British Army after a failed attempt to regain the throne. Once safe passage was secured, the Prince left to his loyal aides the only thing he had left to his name: the recipe for DRAMBUIE that to this day remains secret.

The annual competition consists of demanding trials of archery, mountain climbing, speed boat racing, kayaking and several other grueling activities against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, all to commemorate the passion and adventure of The Prince’s journey. Among this year’s contenders raced famed actor Seann William Scott, who led his own team to fourth place in the epic journey.

“The spirit of Bonnie Prince Charlie truly lives on at the DRAMBUIE Pursuit,” said Valerie Fender, Marketing Manager for DRAMBUIE. “And we congratulate the “DRAMBUIE Warriors” team on having the passion and dedication needed to win this year. The stakes are raised at every race, and we look forward to an even greater level of competition and spirit next year!”

To apply for the chance to compete in next year’s DRAMBUIE Pursuit or to view photographs from this year’s race,visit www.PursuitOf1745.com.

Hello to everyone who attended the 2009 Drambuie Pursuit. It was a pleasure meeting all of you during the past few days in Scotland.
I haven’t quite made it back to the states, but wanted to throw up a couple quick photos for you to see. I thought I would start with just a couple from our trip to the battlefield and Eilean Donan.

Give me a few days and I will start putting up more images and video not only from the battlefield, but from the weekend. Sorry in advance if I happened to miss anyone, sure not intentional. I have lots of photos to share so hopefully I can get on the ball. Again, I look forward to your thoughts, comments and maybe even a hell yah!
Cheers… Rodrick

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Drambuie Warriors Edge Out Strong Dutch and Brazilian Teams to Emerge Victorious in 2009 Drambuie Pursuit

Fellow Drambuie revelers compete against celebrities and a diverse field of international teams

INVERNESS, Scotland (May 10, 2009) – Four friends hailing from four different cities in Germany utilized a combination of physical fortitude and old-fashioned teamwork to finish first in a field of 13 international teams at the 2009 Drambuie Pursuit.

The fourth annual Drambuie Pursuit tested the stamina of the four-person teams as they competed in events as diverse as white-water rafting, mountain biking, buggy racing and archery. Martin Kern, Marcus Stolla and Stefan Olszok signed up for the event at the prompting of team captain Eike Sack and became known as the Drambuie Warriors.

Although the Pursuit wasn’t their first adventure together, the Drambuie Warriors were hooked after watching footage from last year’s event.

“We actually looked at videos online, and it looked pretty challenging,” Kern said. “I saw a lot of very exhausted people on the videos, but it looked exciting so we decided to sign up.”

Unlike some of the teams, the Warriors gained strength and momentum as they neared the finish line. Facing stiff competition from a Dutch team that worked extensively with personal trainers prior to the event and a Brazilian team that stayed in the top rankings, the German team rose to fourth after the hill climb. After moving up to second place during the white-water rafting challenge, the Warriors crossed the finish line in historic Inverness well ahead of their competition.

The Pursuit welcomed a total of 13 teams – six American, two Canadian, two German, one Dutch, one Russian and one Brazilian – to recreate the legendary flight of Bonnie Prince Charlie from the Battle of Culloden in 1745. Drambuie, a Scottish liqueur and the namesake of the Drambuie Pursuit, was created from a recipe the Prince used to sustain himself on his flight from the English. The prized elixir was handed down over generations and continues to serve as a refreshing reminder of Scottish lore.

The Drambuie Warriors credit their victory to a simple formula of dogged determination and strong teamwork.

“We didn’t expect it to be that demanding,” Olszok said. “We thought the Brazilians were up-front and the Dutch guys were really strong, but I guess our team had the strongest team effort … and that’s why we won.”

Among the teams they beat were a foursome led by film and television actor Seann William Scott and another anchored by Cabral “Cabbie” Richards, a Canadian sports television personality.

INVERNESS, Scotland (Mar. 24, 2009)- On May 9, 2009, modern day rebels and extreme sports junkies will butt heads with 100 miles of grueling terrain and a series of unforgiving outdoor trials including hiking, white-water rafting and mountain biking in the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit.

It’s humans versus the Scottish Highlands in an outdoor adventure race that pays homage to Scotland’s original rebel, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and his flight through the Highlands after a failed attempt at taking over the British throne. In 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie fled the British army, leaving to his loyal subjects his greatest gift: the secret recipe for DRAMBUIE. Now, nearly 300 years later, American teams will be flown to Scotland to retrace the Prince’s legendary voyage from the Isle of Skye to Inverness.

DRAMBUIE will host teams of four during the Pursuit and is looking forward to welcoming Seann William Scott, well known for his irreverent roles in movies such as the American Pie film series, and most recently in Role Models, to the adventure.

Seann will test his skills against other teams selected to raft, bike, climb and shoot their way through the 100-mile race. Last year’s winning team, comprised of a native Scotsman and three smokejumpers from the American West, proved they had the heart and grit to conquer the Highlands. This year’s teams are looking forward to proving their mettle in the ultimate extreme sports adventure.

Visit www.pursuitof1745.com for more information on the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit competition.

Famed Film Actor Prepares for Grueling 100-Mile Outdoor Adventure Race in Scotland

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ — DRAMBUIE(R) liqueur today announced that Seann William Scott, well known for his irreverent roles in movies such as the “American Pie” film series, and most recently in “Role Models,” will compete in the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit — a legendary, once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure race across the Scottish Highlands. In May 2009, DRAMBUIE will host the adrenaline-packed competition by sending teams of four to compete in a series of grueling outdoor trials including archery, white-water rafting, dune-buggy racing, and many other breathtaking challenges across Scotland. Seann William Scott is now seeking to assemble his own team to compete alongside him and fans can apply for the chance to join him on this all-expenses-paid trip by visiting www.pursuitof1745.com.

Seann will join other teams selected to compete in this epic race across the punishing terrain of the Scottish Highlands, following a 100-mile course that has its roots in a history of passion and rebellion. In 1745, Scotland’s rebel Bonnie Prince Charlie fled through the Highlands after a failed attempt at taking over the British throne, leaving to his loyal subjects his greatest gift: the secret recipe for DRAMBUIE. Now, nearly 300 years later, American teams will be flown to Scotland to retrace the Prince’s bold voyage from the Isle of Skye to Inverness. Taking place in May 2009, the DRAMBUIE Pursuit will offer teams the chance to race through some of the most challenging terrain in the world while taking in the awe-inspiring views of Scotland.

With several unforgettable and energetic comedic movie roles under his belt, Seann will bring his passion and vigor to the Scottish Highlands in this unique race of a lifetime. Seann’s unbridled enthusiasm will serve him and his team well when competing in the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit.

“I’ve been training for something like the DRAMBUIE Pursuit my whole life,” said Seann William Scott. “I love the outdoors, extreme adventure activities and can’t wait to race across the Highlands. I’m looking for the best and the brightest to join my team of modern day rebels — we’ll be unstoppable!”

“Seann William Scott and his team will certainly be a force to reckon with at the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit,” said Valerie Fender, Marketing Manager for DRAMBUIE. “We couldn’t be happier that Seann will compete in the race, as both onscreen and off, he exemplifies Bonnie Prince Charlie’s spirit of rebellion, passion and adventure.”

Visit www.pursuitof1745.com for more information on how to sign up to win a place on Team Seann at the 2009 DRAMBUIE Pursuit competition.

The 2009 Pursuit will welcome six American teams to the Scottish Highlands to shoot, climb, race and revel in Scottish lore.  All bets are off as everyone from a husband and wife team to hard-nosed New Yorkers fight for bragging rights, and the chance to bring the winning title home to the United States for the second year in a row.

Last year’s winning team, Current TV, included a native Scotsman and three American smokejumpers – all self-proclaimed “tough guys.” The rough terrain and celebratory drams of Drambuie did little to squelch their enthusiasm as they crossed the finish line sweaty, fatigued and victorious.

This year’s teams span the country and include a celebrity team, Team Seann, led by Seann Wiliam Scott, best known for his roles in the “American Pie” film series. Other teams competing in the Pursuit are Team Versus, Team Sirius/XM, Team Men’s Journal, Team Details and the aptly-named ‘Buie Boys.

Have you got what it takes to participate in the next Drambuie Pursuit?

Check out the Drambeauties audition video, the ultimate in shameless self-promotion.

From start to finish, a look at the 2008 Pursuit.

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The unforgiving landscape of the Scottish Highlands does not coddle the faint of heart. Pursuit competitors tracing Bonnie Prince Charlie’s historic footsteps need equal shares of fortitude and luck to emerge victorious.

The competition kicks off with an archery competition at Eilean Donan Castle, a paragon of Scottish heritage and beauty overseeing the intersection of three great sea lochs. On day two, competitors advance to the shores of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye for the Zap Cat Race. Kyleakin, known as the Gateway to Skye, is connected to the Scottish mainland and more specifically, Kyle of Lochalsh, by the Skye Bridge. The Scottish term, “Kyle,” refers to the narrow straits of water that border the villages.

Once competitors complete the Zap Cat Race, they return to Eilean Donan Castle to confront a substantial obstacle, the craggy peaks of Boc Beag. Pursuit-goers must mountain bike up the hill top before first ascending, and then descending the peak on foot. From Bog Beag, the Pursuit traces Bonnie Prince Charlie’s journey to the River Garry for the white water rafting competition. During his retreat following the Battle of Culloden, the Prince stayed in Invergarry Castle, and with the help of a fishing net, caught two salmon from the river to sustain him on his flight from the English.

After getting their feet wet in the river, contestants encounter 3 kilometers of narrow trails and forest roads that weave their way through the North Shore. The trails have been forged from the wilderness by thousands of footsteps over the years, but to complicate matters, Pursuit competitors navigate the forest roads on mountain bikes.

As the contestants near the finish line and Inverness, they face one final challenge before racing through the heart of the city. Just outside of Inverness, the lush green countryside gives way to sandy, hilly terrain that houses a quarry, the site of the Pursuit’s buggy race. The two-seater buggies bounce and jar the weary competitors as they  negotiate the harsh landscape, but bruises are afterthoughts as the participants paddle frantically down the River Ness to the finish line in historic Inverness.

Come fish this premier Marlin fishing event held in conjunction with the Hemingway Days Festival July 22 – 25, 2009. This “World Class” tournament features over $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes for Marlin, Dolphin, Tuna, and Wahoo.

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — A marlin tournament in the spirit of legendary angler Ernest Hemingway, who fished Key West waters for more than a decade, is to run Wednesday through Saturday, July 22-25, with a legendary prize at stake.

Anglers in the Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament are to compete for a guaranteed cash purse of more than $50,000. The tournament takes place in conjunction with Key West’s Hemingway Days celebration, held each July to honor the legacy of the literary giant.

Teams can win substantial cash prizes for accumulating the most points for blue marlin, white marlin and spearfish. The first-place team earns $25,000, while second- and third-place prizes are $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. Teams also can enter one fun fish (dolphin, tuna, wahoo or released sailfish) per boat per day to add to their point total.

All marlin must be tagged and released unless their weight exceeds 600 pounds.

Boats entered in the marlin division can pay an additional fee to compete for $10,000 cash to be awarded in the fun fish division. Cash prizes are to be presented for the three heaviest dolphin, three heaviest tuna (yellowfin, blackfin and skipjack) and three heaviest wahoo.

Final registration is set for 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Conch Republic Seafood Company, 631 Greene St. A captains meeting is to begin at 6 p.m. with a tournament auction and raffle to follow.

Lines are to be in the water from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Weigh-ins are scheduled for 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the Conch Republic Seafood docks.

Thursday’s weigh-in is to be followed by a 6:30 p.m. cocktail party and island pig roast at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd.

Following Friday’s weigh-in, anglers can enjoy 6:30 p.m. dockside cocktails and a fish fry at Key West Harbour Yacht Club, 6000 Peninsular Ave.

The tournament awards banquet is scheduled for Saturday, July 25,at Beachside Resort and Conference Center,3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Cocktails and a silent auction are to begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and awards presentations starting at 7:30 p.m.

Tournament entry fees are $1,500 per boat before June 15 and $1,800 per boat after that date for two anglers to compete in the marlin division and attend tournament social events. Marlin division competitors can qualify for cash prizes in the fun fish division for an extra $300 entry fee per boat.

There is no maximum number of anglers per boat, and additional anglers over two can register for $200 apiece, which includes social privileges. Additional social tickets can be purchased for $150 each.

For more information and registration, call (305) 292-2710 or e-mail scott.greene@KeyWestMarlin.com.