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Table of Contents G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N 2023 Series Standings/Point System

Series Sponsors

FAQ

Florida Sailfish Cup

2023 Quest Series Champions

12 - 16

Series Awards

18 & 19

Hall of Fame

Series Registration Information

Series Rules

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22 & 24

100,000 Guarantee

Battle of the Brackets

O P E R AT I O N S A I L F I S H - L E G 1 2023 Results

Photo Highlights

30 & 31

Operation Sailfish Champion Spotlight

Schedule of Events

General & Optional Prize Structures

36, 38 & 39

Take a Hero Fishing Day

JANUARY 17-21, 2024 WEST PALM BEACH, FL

SAILFISH CHALLENGE - LEG 2 2023 Results

Coin Challenge

Photo Highlights

46 & 47

Sailfish Challenge Champion Spotlight

Schedule of Events

General & Optional Prize Structures

50, 52 & 53

FEBRUARY 21-25, 2024 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

FINAL SAIL - LEG 3 2023 Results Photo Highlights

56 58 & 59

Final Sail Champion Spotlight

Schedule of Events

APRIL 10-13, 2024

62, 64 & 65

COCONUT GROVE, FL

General & Optional Prize Structures

Cover Photos by: Jasiel Morales Photography

2023

TOP 30

Quest �or the Crest QUEST FOR THE CREST SCORING SYSTEM

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SCORING SYSTEM Presented in jacket form, the Crest is the most prestigious award in competitive sailfishing. It symbolizes achievement at the highest level in the sport. To don this coat of arms a team will have to perform at a high level across all legs in the series. The scoring format assigns a score based on where a team finishes in each tournament. A linear scoring system emphasizes performance and consistency, the benchmark of a true champion in any sport. The scoring format for the series is as follows:

Remix

Three R's

Contender One

Weez in the Keys

MDALA

Big Ben

Singularis

Reel Lucky

Fish On

10.

Sir Reel

11.

Top Vee

12.

Osh-it

13.

Bad Boyz/Audacious

1ST PLACE

30 + 1

16 T H PL ACE

2 N D PL ACE

17 T H PL ACE

14.

Native Son

3 R D PL ACE

18 T H PL ACE

15.

Pari Passu

PL ACE

16.

Family Matters

PL ACE

17.

Frontrunner

21 ST PL ACE

18.

Killbox

22 N D PL ACE

19.

Stillright

PL ACE

9 T H PL ACE

24 T H PL ACE

20.

Catch 23

10 T H PL ACE

25 T H PL ACE

21.

Irish Twin

11T H PL ACE

26 T H PL ACE

22.

Reel Easy

12 T H PL ACE

27 T H PL ACE

23.

FFMD

13 T H PL ACE

28 T H PL ACE

24.

Hydrosphere

14 T H PL ACE

29 T H PL ACE

25.

Just Chillin

15 T H PL ACE

30 T H PL ACE

26.

Off Course

27.

On Sail

28.

Chasin Tail

29.

Old No. 7

30.

Mother of Pearls

6 T H PL ACE 7 T H PL ACE 8

If there is a tie based on the scoring system, the tiebreaker will be determined based on the total number of sailfish released by each team in the series. Who will be the next team to join this exclusive club of champions?

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FAQ How many anglers can we register for a tournament? There is no limit on the number of anglers that can be registered by a team. All anglers should be registered in the tournament for reporting purposes. Are there social passes for each tournament? YES. Each team receives (6) social passes with their general entry fee into the tournaments. Additional passes may be purchased if necessary. Credentials are required for access to hospitality parties and other activities for a tournament. Is there a general entry fee for the series? NO. Entry fees are specific to each leg of the series. However, there is an optional entry calcutta available for the series. Where can I register for the tournaments? Online: FISH.BLUEWATERMOVEMENTS.COM By Mail: (for early entry only) Make checks payable to: BLUEWATER MOVEMENTS, INC. PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074. Upon receipt of the check in the mail, a staff member will contact the captain to complete the registration process. KICKOFF PARTY: Late registration will take place the evening of each kickoff party. Can I pay with a check at the kickoff party? NO. Acceptable payment methods at the kickoff party are cash, Mastercard, Visa & AmEx ONLY. No business or personal checks will be accepted at the kickoff party. What are the eligible species of fish? Sailfish, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Cobia and Tuna What if there is a tie? In the event of a tie in the sailfish division, winners will be determined by the team or individual that releases their last fish first. What is the minimum weight requirement for meatfish? 10 Pounds What are the hook requirements? As required by NMFS, all teams must use a non-offset circle hook in each tournament. 8 Quest

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Does each tournament adhere to IGFA rules? NO. While there are aspects of the tournament rules that are consistent with IGFA standards, there are some elements of the rules that are in contrast to IGFA mandated rules. Contact the tournament director if there are any specific questions related to tournament rules. How many lines can we fish? All boats are permitted to fish up to (7) lines in the water during each tournament. A maximium of (2) artificial or natural teasers are allowed and do not factor into the count for the permitted number of lines in the water. What method is used to verify sailfish releases in the tournament? All releases must be documented on video by each team as stated in the rules. SD Cards are the only acceptable form of video media in the tournament. Teams must provide their own media. Is live chumming allowed in the tournament? NO. Live chumming is not permitted. Frozen chum is allowed. Are teasers permitted in the tournament? YES. A maximum of 2 artificial or natural teasers are permitted in the tournament. Live bait teasers are not permitted. What are the boundaries in the tournament? Teams may not exit the boundaries when fighting a fish.

OPERATION SAILFISH

NORTH: 27.15

SOUTH: 26.15

EAST: 79.22

SAILFISH CHALLENGE

NORTH: 27.04

SOUTH: 25.28

FINAL SAIL

NORTH: 26.16

SOUTH: 25.15

EAST: 79.35

EAST: 79.37

What is the morning checkout procedure? All morning checkouts are verified by video and GPS location. See rules for details. Is there an official announcement of lines in the water? Yes. See official rules for specific tournament day. What time are lines out of the water? See Schedule of Events or Official Rules for specific tournament.

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2023 IN THE MIX

You could say this team has been “in the mix” for quite some time, winning countless tournaments over the years with a few members being four-time Quest for the Crest Series champions. The team is comprised of longtime friends, husband and wife and this season some tournament ringers that are not only mates but top-notch captains as well. After years of fishing on every center console possible, Captain JC and his wife Sarah were fortunate enough to connect with Joe Neber which led them to build their tournament winning weapon of choice, the 44’ Contender. The team they built combined with their new tournament rigged machine made them as competitive as you can be.

“The Quest Series is always at the top of the list when the sailfish season begins. The burgundy jacket and series title is on everyone’s mind. As fortunate as some of our team was to have three jackets already, this year’s series had a little more weight to it. “

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CAPTAIN JC CLEARE Capt. JC owns and operates the Remix Sportfishing charter business out of Miami, FL with his wife Sarah. He has been fishing these waters his entire life. Fortunate to grow up fishing and learning from some of the greats like Chris “Zigger” Zielinski and Ray Rosher. JC has won multitudes of prestigious tournaments in his career, adding a few more notches to his belt, now a four-time Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series burgundy jacket winner as well as the Sailfish Club of Florida’s Gold Cup Sailfish Series. Over the years he has been blessed to do much of it with his wife and Remix team angler Sarah who has also taken down four burgundy jackets by his side.

ANGLER SARAH CLEARE Sarah grew up in the Florida Keys where she discovered her passion for boating and fishing. She started tournament fishing six years ago when she met JC and was hooked ever since. She has won several top female awards and was the first female ever to win Master Angler for the entire Quest Series. Beyond winding in Sailfish, running the Remix charter business and running the summer fishing camp, Sarah was also a co-host on the Florida Insider Fishing Report and Sportsman’s Adventures. She may be small, but she packs a big punch as one of our teams’ top anglers and a White Claw sponsored athlete.

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For the last leg of the series, Final Sail, we knew there was no option for us other than coming in the top ten. Our team was loose, focused and ready to have a good time…

MATE JORGE CORZO Jorge… or “Corzo” as we all call him, has been fishing on the Remix team ever since it was born as well as several years before that with JC. Corzo has an electric personality and lighting fast speed in the pit. Besides being one of the best mates there is, you can usually count on him for his buzzer beater flatline bites to wrap up the day.

MATE RYAN ALEXANDER Ryan started tournament fishing as a junior angler over twenty years ago. He worked his way up to a mate and then captain on the charter docks at Key Biscayne’s Crandon Marina. He also started fishing with JC fifteen years ago competing and placing in many tournaments in South Florida. Ryan’s countless hours on the water combined with his experience as a captain himself, only adds to the stellar line up on the Remix team.

“GATEWAY TO THE CARIBBEAN!”

MATE CHRIS “TACKLE BOX” DILLON Chris owns and operates his own charter business, “Charisma” in Key Largo, FL. He has spent his entire life fishing and our team was fortunate enough to add him to our squad this season. When he is not fishing with the Remix team, he has spent a lot of tournament days fishing on the Bar South, also once winning the Quest Series Champion jacket. His experience and skill on the water played a huge part in our success this past season.

MATE/ANGLER DOUG MIENTKAWICZ Doug is no stranger to winning both on and off the water. He’s one of three people to have an MLB World Series Ring, a Golf Glove and a Gold Medal. This guy has won everything, so what’s new! Doug and JC have been fishing longer than anyone on the team going back over twenty years winning pretty much everything you can win in competitive South Florida sailfishing. On the Remix team, Doug is one of four who have ever won (4) Quest for the Crest Series Championships. Doug also runs his own charter boat business, the Olympic Gold in Islamorada, FL.

ANGLER BILL DANKO Bill Danko is our alpha angler as well as our team doctor. Bill (Dr. Danko) has fished the sailfish circuit for most of the years since 2006. Every tournament he makes the journey down from Cincinnati to Miami to fish all the sailfish tournaments on the South Florida circuit. Bill has had the privilege of very successful tournament fishing with some of the best captains and sailfish teams in the sport, including Capt. Ray Rosher on the Miss Britt, Capt. John Dudas on the Wound Up and Capt. Q on the Get Lit. Bill joined team Remix with Capt. JC two years ago where he has enjoyed some of the greatest success of his fishing career. When not fishing he works as an ER doctor and runs his urgent care business. Bill is also known for his “love” of fueling up the Remix at the fuel dock….

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ANGLER RICK ARNOLD Rick was new to our team this season but definitely not new to the tournament circuit. Born and raised in South Florida, Rick Arnold has been a devoted fishing fanatic for over fourty years. In 2001, he had his first experience fishing on the competitive sailfish circuit with Contender Boats on the No Mercy team. When Rick is not fishing, he runs a successful aviation company in Miami, FL. He is driven, competitive and takes the word dedicated to a new level when it comes to the sport of fishing. The Quest Series is always at the top of the list when the sailfish season begins. The burgundy jacket and series title is on everyone’s mind. As fortunate as some of our team was to have three jackets already, this year’s series had a little more weight to it. Remix Sportfishing as a brand, business and team had just partnered with Contender Boats and I wanted to make sure I showed them what we could do with their 44’ fishing machine. From day one with the new boat and experienced team, I knew we were going to be hard to beat. During Operation Sailfish, our crew picked away through the first day always staying in the game as usual. But on the second day with the bite being slow and one hour to fish, “Tackle Box” Chris gets some intel about a little flurry happening at the opposite end of the tournament boundary. With the big seas and thirty miles to cover… we decided to lock everything down and make the Hail Mary run. With the crew backing the decision we put the Contender to the test! Pulling up to the area with about twenty minutes left to go, we put out the spread and end up getting a huge multiple bite. We ended up catching 4 out of 6 fish to end the day and launching us way up in the points standing for the first leg. Leg 2 of the Quest, which is always the hardest, arrived before we knew it. The Sailfish Challenge has a large boundary

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and three inlets to choose from where the fishing can get hot at any moment over a 100-mile span. This makes choosing a destination each morning a little more challenging. The fishing days prior had been pretty steady up and down the coast, but our team had been fishing a couple specific areas everyday honing in on a group of fish. Day one started right where we left off the previous tournament with a huge multiple hook up. At lines in, Corzo is with me in the tower and sees what looks like a sailfish on our bottom machine about 40’ down. As Chris winds up the flat line here comes the first fish chasing his bait with the whole pack behind him. This is where having one of the best teams in the sailfishing world kicks in. We hooked up to a 6 banger and when it was all said and done our team had released 5 of the 6 sailfish within the first fifteen minutes of the day. After a start like that, there was no looking back. Throughout the two days, we got on a roll which propelled us into first place for the second leg of the series along with Sarah winning the Top Female angler of the Sailfish Challenge. For the last leg of the series, Final Sail, we knew there was no option for us other than coming in the top ten. Our team was loose, focused and ready to have a good time… let’s go win this thing! We fished most of our two days in one of my favorite areas to fish, Fowley Light to Triumph Reef. The conditions were calm, fishing wasn’t red hot, but our team grinded all day to get the bites and make them count. Setting up on numerous free jumpers, turning singles into doubles, and never giving up on that next bite is what kept us at the top. When the dust settled, all our hard work, early mornings, long days and prep paid off. At lines out we knew what we had done… we had just won the Quest for the Crest Series. AGAIN!! The high was like no other win for me. So many things seemed to happen all at once. I knew my wife had won the Top Female award for the entire series, I had won Top Captain, our team had won the jacket and for myself, Sarah, Corzo and Doug, it would be our fourth series championship win. The team, the boat and all the hard work came together for us like I knew it could and nothing could make it sweeter than to do it all with my closest friends and wife by my side. �

SERIES AWARDS WORLD CHAMPIONS ELITE PERFORMANCE WORTHY OF ELITE RECOGNITION. We are honored to be able to present the series champions with these amazing awards. Presented by:

Official apparel sponsor of the Quest for the Crest, PELAGIC Gear, is bringing that championship pedigree to a completely redesigned burgundy jacket! The Crest symbolizes achievement at the highest level. Who will be the next to don the newest emblem of sailfishing grandeur and the next to inscribe their name in the Quest Hall of Fame?

CUSTOM RODS

The champions of the Quest for the Crest will also receive a custom set of Built by Randy Towe Series rods to include: • (6) kite rods • (4) 8’ spinning rods • (1) gaff and (2) bait nets

TOP OVERALL TEAM

Courtesy of Eddie Forbes, the featured trophy artist of the Quest for the Crest, the top overall team will receive a custom designed nautical bar. On display at the Final Sail Awards Party we can’t wait to toast our champions behind their brand new bar!

DEMAND THE BEST! TOP CENTER CONSOLE Presented by:

The top center console in the Quest for the Crest will receive a set of inline carbon fiber outriggers from GEMLUX, #1 manufacturer of marine hardware and carbon fiber fishing gear in the industry! 18 Quest for the Crest

MASTER ANGLER WHEN THEY ARE UP TO BAT, THEY DON’T STRIKE OUT. It’s a hard earned title and the master angler of the Quest series will be awarded with a beautiful piece to commemorate their achievement courtesy of Eddie Forbes Art.

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His AN ICONIC ACHIEVEMENT WORTHY OF AN ICONIC AWARD. Courtesy of Altier Jewelers, the official jeweler of the Quest for the Crest, the top captain of the series will receive a Cartier watch to celebrate what is arguably the most prestigious award for a captain in the sport.

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It’s one of the most soughtafter time pieces on the planet. Handcrafted by the foremost manufacturer of watches around the world. Patek Phillipe is the essence of artistry and elegance like none other in its category. As the emergence of female anglers becomes more prevalent in the sport, it only seemed fitting to look for a distinguishable way to celebrate that and encourage more females to do the same. Courtesy of Altier Jewelers, the official jeweler of the Quest for the Crest, a Patek Phillipe Twenty~4 will be awarded to the Top Female Angler of the Quest for the Crest Series. Show the guys how it’s done ladies. *Dial color will be based on inventory availability at the time watch is presented

Quest for the Crest

Quest for the Crest PR I V IL EGE IS E A R N ED

H A L L OF FA M E

2023 | Remix | 76 pts

2022 | Contender One | 87 pts

2021 | Showtime | 82 pts

2020 | Bar South | 77 pts

2019 | Showtime | 80 pts

2018 | Free Bird | 112 pts

2017 | Sandman | 107 pts

2016 | Utopia | 89 pts

2015 | Bar South | 97 pts

Quest �or the Crest 2014 | Doing it All/Hardway | 92 pts

WOR LD CH A MPIONS OF SA ILFISHING

2013 | Blue Time | 74 pts

REGISTRATION INFO GENERAL ENTRY (Tax included)

Jan. 17-21, 2024

Feb. 21-25, 2024

Apr. 10-13, 2024

Valid thru January 3, 2024 after January 3, 2024

Valid thru February 7, 2024 after February 7, 2024

Valid thru March 27, 2024 after March 27, 2024

Operation Sailfish

Sailfish Challenge

Final Sail

FISH FOR CHARITY (50% to winner / 50% to charity)

$500

HIGH ROLLER'S CLUB - WINNER TAKE ALL

$1,000

LEADER'S BOARD - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$1,000

RELEASE ROUND UP - WINNER TAKE ALL

$1,000

$500

$1,000

THE BIG EASY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

TIER 1 DAILY - 50/30/20 SPLIT PER DAY

$1,000

TIER 2 DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT PER DAY

$4,000

(enter in Final Sail only) N/A for Op Sail and Sail Challenge

$2,000

Early Entry - $1,284 Late Entry - $1,819

OPTIONAL ENTRY CALCUTTAS see Optional Prize structure pages for each tournament

SELF CENTERED - WINNER TAKE ALL (center consoles only) SMALL BOAT STASH - WINNER TAKE ALL (37 ft & under) SPORTY - WINNER TAKE ALL (inboard sportfish only)

$100,000 GUARANTEE

(eligible only to boats that fish all 3 legs) QUEST TNT SERIES CALCUTTA 50/30/20 SPLIT

$1,500

N/A

BIG FISH BONANZA - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

DYNAMITE DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT PER DAY (Combined Weight)

$1,000

THE BIG THREE - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$500

ACROSS THE BOARD FEE

$19,284

$17,784

$19,784

OPTIONAL MEATFISH ENTRIES see Optional Prize structure pages for each tournament

PAYMENT BY CHECK

HOW TO REGISTER

FOLLOW THESE STEPS: ✓ Make your check payable to Bluewater Movements, Inc. ✓ Record team name and tournament name on check. MAIL CHECK TO:

ONLINE PRIMARY METHOD Registration Is A Breeze on Your Phone, Tablet or Computer.

954.725.4010

Bluewater Movements PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

✓ Contact the office to provide your email and cell phone #. ✓ Upon receipt of check, tournament staff will contact you to assist in the final step of recording your boat & angler information in the online system for the tournament.

F I S H . B L U E WAT E R M O V E M E N T S . C O M

SERIES RULES GENERAL RULES 1. Registration: Visit fish.bluewatermovements.com to register online. Teams that wish to pay by check may do so by mailing the check to: Bluewater Movements, Inc., PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074. Early entry for each event closes on the following dates: Operation Sailfi sh: 1/3/24 Sailfi sh Challenge: 2/7/24 Final Sail: 3/27/24 All registration and calcutta payments must be complete by the conclusion of the kickoff party for each fishing tournament. For questions regarding registration call (954) 725-4010. 2. Entry Forms: Registration must be completed by the captain or owner with appropriate fees and registration information. Officials in each event reserve the right to refuse application or entry into the tournaments at their discretion with or without cause. General entry fees are not refundable for any reason. 3. Eligible Species: Sailfish, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Tuna and Cobia. 4. Maximum Anglers: There is no limit on anglers. Additional crew members or mates may accompany the team if desired. Any teams with angler changes or substitutions should notify the committee prior to the start of fishing for each event. 5. Maximum Lines: All boats are permitted to fish up to seven lines in the water during each tournament. 6. Tackle: All fish must be caught on rod and reel. Wire lines are permitted. No electric reels (except kite rods and downriggers). All teams must use a non-offset circle hook in the tournaments. The length of the leader may not exceed 15 feet. The combined length of the double line and the leader may not exceed 20 feet in length. 2 artificial or natural dredges are permitted in the tournaments. Dredges do not factor into your line count. Stinger rigs are permitted provided the hook is a circle hook. 7. Bait & Bait Fishing: Fishing with live bait is permitted in the tournaments; however, live chumming is not permitted. Frozen block chum is acceptable. No dead baits (whole or chunk) may be used for chumming. All boats in the tournaments are prohibited from having any boats outside the tournaments to live chum on their behalf. Bait fishing is permitted at any time during the tournaments however, teams cannot fish for sailfish or meatfish at the same time they are bait fishing. 8. Hook & Catch: A hook and hand scenario is permitted in all Quest for the Crest tournaments. A hooked fish may be fought by multiple members of a team with no limit on the number of times a rod is passed from one angler to another. The use of a rod holder to hook and fight a fish is permitted. 9. Tournament Channel: The tournament channel may vary by tournament. The official channel will be announced at the captain’s meeting for each event. The tournament channel is reserved for specific announcements and the report of angler releases. All discussions among competitors should be conducted on alternate channels.

video the time and their GPS coordinates to confirm that they are within the stated boundaries for the tournament. Video must show time, date and GPS location. Boats may not deploy any lines in the water until they are within the stated boundaries. 13. Lines In/Lines Out: Operation Sailfish: 8:00am & 4:00pm on January 19 & 20, 2024 Sailfish Challenge: 8:00am & 4:00pm on February 23 & 24, 2024 Final Sail: 8:00am & 4:00pm on April 12 & 13, 2024 14. Check-In: Operation Sailfish: Media and release cards must be turned in at Sailfish Marina by 6pm each day. Sailfish Challenge: Media and release cards must be turned in at Miami Beach Marina, Hillsboro Inlet Finger Docks or Sailfish Marina by 6pm each day. Final Sail: Media & release cards must be turned in at Miami Beach Marina and Grove Harbour Marina by 6pm on Friday and 5:30pm on Saturday. 15. Changing Boats: The series points for the Quest reside with the registered boat and the owner of that boat. If a registered boat elects not to participate in the next leg of the series and other members of the team wish to continue forward on a new boat with those points, they may do so provided at least 3 of the original team members are on board the new boat and approval in writing has been provided by the owner of the original boat. However, points may not be transferred to another boat already competing in the series. 16. Weather: In the event that weather conditions arise deemed unsafe for the average registered boat, by the tournament officials, the tournament schedule at each event may be altered to accommodate the best weather & fishing conditions available to participating teams. Any schedule adjustment due to inclement weather will be made at the sole discretion of the tournament committee. Best effort will be made to achieve a 2 day fishing format on the scheduled weekend of the tournaments. In the circumstance, as determined by the committee, where 2 days of fishing may be unachievable, the tournament may be reduced to a one day format. Captains, anglers and all other members of registered boats must determine in their own judgment whether to fish under the given conditions based on factors including but not limited to the seaworthiness of their boat and their own seamanship. 17. Competition Day: Best effort will be made to ensure the full fishing schedule is met for each tournament in the series. At least 4 hours of tournament fishing must occur on any given day in order for the points from that day to be factored into the overall score and standings for each team. Should inclement weather or any other force majeure condition occur that limits the tournament to only 1 day of fishing during a tournament, the daily calcutta money allocated for the cancelled day will be returned to the teams that are registered for the affected calcutta. All other general prize and calcutta money will be paid according to standard procedure based on the standings from the modified fishing schedule.

11. Prize Structure: The general prize structure is based upon a participating field of 60 boats in each event.

18. Protests: All protests must be submitted in writing along with $500 cash or check to the tournament officials within four hours of the conclusion of the day of fishing. Protests should be made based on first hand eyewitness information. All decisions of the tournament officials regarding protests are final. All participants agree and acknowledge by their participation that this protest shall be the sole remedy for any and all disputes arising from the competition. In addition, all participants expressly waive their right to trial.

12. Check-Out: There is not a land based checkout location for the tournaments. Prior to the start of fishing each day, all teams must

19. Polygraph: By entering any tournament in the series, all captains, anglers and occupants of their boats voluntarily consent to submit

10. Boundaries: Operation Sailfish: North: 27.15 South: 26.15 East: 79.22 Sailfish Challenge: North: 27.04 South: 25.28 East: 79.35 Final Sail: North: 26.16 South: 25.15 East: 79.37

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SERIES RULES to a polygraph examination as deemed necessary by tournament officials. All decisions of the polygraph examiner will be final. Any captain, angler or occupant of a registered boat who refuses to take a polygraph or provides untruthful answers as determined by the examiner will be disqualified from the tournament without further notice. Such a disqualification will eliminate payment or provision of any prize money, awards and/or refund of entrance fees. 20. Tournament Discretion: The tournament director reserves the right to implement his or her discretion at any time during the tournaments as it may apply to the rules or any other circumstance that should arise during the course of an event in the series. 21. Release: All registered captains, anglers and occupants of their boats consent that tournament officials may use without payment or restriction, any photographs or video in which he or she appears for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to resale, advertising and promotional material. 22. Hold Harmless: It is expressly understood that all registered participants and non-registered occupants of their boats enter into the events in the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series voluntarily and at their own risk. Further, each registered and non-registered participant on behalf of other family members and/or executors agrees to release and hold harmless Bluewater Movements Inc, its officers, directors, owners, members, representatives, agents, employees, independent contractors, volunteers, promoters, advertisers, sponsors, partners, joint ventures, affiliates, assigns, polygraph examiner, the city and county where the events are held and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of any event in the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series (collectively, “Released and Indemnified Parties”) from any and all claims, losses, damages, demands, causes of action, suits and liabilities of every kind arising out of, related to, or resulting from the tournament, activity or event, including but not limited to all events in the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series, including without limitation, any claim for loss, damage or destruction of property, or injury (including death), regardless of whether such loss arises in whole or in part from the negligence of any Released and Indemnified Party. This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as possible under applicable law, and if any portion of this release is held invalid or unenforceable, the balance shall continue in full force and legal effect. Jurisdiction over the tournament shall be exclusively that of the tournament director. All parties agree to be bound by the tournament director’s decisions without exception. 23. Agreement: By registering for a tournament, the captain and/or owner agrees that all anglers and occupants of their boat will abide by all tournament rules.

COMPETITION RULES 24. Scoring: Billfish Points - Registered anglers will receive 1 point for each eligible billfish released in the tournament. All team prize categories will be awarded based on the team’s overall point standings. In the event of a tie, winners will be determined by the team or individual that releases their last fish first. Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Tuna & Cobia Points - These species must weigh a minimum of 10 pounds to be eligible in the tournaments. Each fish meeting weight requirements will be given a score of one point per pound. These points will not be included with points awarded for billfish releases when determining the top team standings. See the meatfish division in the general prize structure of each event as well as the optional entry prize structure of each event for details on the prize money available in the meatfish categories. Mutilated fish will be disqualified. All decisions of the weighmaster are final.

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25. Semi-Pro Category: There is a semi-pro prize category in each leg of the series. To qualify for this prize money, the following criteria must be met. Criteria 1: Two or fewer paid crew members on board (including captains, mates, and anglers). Criteria 2: There can not be anyone on board that has placed in the top 8 of a Quest for the Crest tournament within the past 8 years. 26. Billfish Release Criteria: All billfish in each event must be properly released in order for a point to be scored to the registered angler and his or her team. The requirements for a release are as follows: (1) The double line and leader must leave the tip of the rod once a strike occurs, unless they have already exited the tip of the rod. (2) At the conclusion of the fight the fish must be brought close enough to the boat for a mate or crewmember to touch the leader, not the double line. (3) In a continuous sequence, video footage must clearly identify the fish as well as the leader touch by a crew member. (4) Evidence on video of the leader being cut at the time of release. (5) The proper color card and confirmation # should be displayed on video to mark the completion of a catch. 27. Video Requirement: Every billfish released in the tournament must be verified by video footage clearly identifying the release. Each team is responsible for providing their own video camera and the appropriate media to record video footage that documents the releases on their boat. Video media will not be provided to teams by the tournament committee. Acceptable video formats are SD cards only. The first video clip to be shot by all teams should be of time, date and GPS location at the start of fishing. If you fill your first video and need to switch to a 2nd video during fishing please contact the radio room for an establishing shot to begin your video. A secondary video source is highly recommended. 28. Continuous Video Sequence: To ensure the authenticity of the releases, each team will be required to maintain a continuous video sequence from the time video evidence of the fish is established up to the time that the leader touch and cut is verified on video. If a break in the footage should occur, the team must reestablish video evidence of the fish again with a continuous video sequence up to the leader touch and leader cut. 29. Break Image: Once a release has occurred, the captain must contact the radio room for a confirmation # and instructions on which color card to shoot in order to complete the release on video. If a team is hooked up to multiple fish, a crewmember should state that on camera with video evidence to support it. In the case of a multiple, if necessary, one color card can be used for the break image, provided the video evidence can clearly distinguish multiple sailfish and anglers fighting those fish and the necessary criteria referenced above for qualification of the release on video. 30. Release & Catch Verification: All billfish releases must be reported to the tournament committee immediately following the release. Individuals calling in a release must include the boat number and angler name in their report. A release will be official once the radio controller responds to the respective angler with a confirmation number and color. That confirmation number and color should be recorded on the registered angler’s release card. Any boat unable to contact the committee should contact another boat for a relay. A tournament cell phone # will also be provided to teams at each Captain’s meeting. Boats that intend to fish in areas with poor cell phone coverage are still responsible for maintaining communication with the tournament committee on all releases. 31. Winnings: All winners are required to complete a W9 form prior to receiving any awards for each tournament. Awards and prize money will be withheld as required by law if a W9 form is not presented in advance of the awards presentations.

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2023 RESULTS # OF TEAMS: 58

TOTAL # OF SAILFISH RELEASED (2 DAYS): 153

TOP TEAMS

SELF CENTERED

Fish On

9 pts

$18,000.00

Bad Boyz/Audacious

8 pts

$10,000.00

Contender One

7 pts

$4,500.00

Hydrosphere

7 pts

$2,500.00

Reel Lucky

6 pts

$2,000.00

3 pts

$1,000.00

LATE BITE FRIDAY

$9,000.00

4 pts

$9,900.00

Sir Reel

3 pts

$5,940.00

Fish On

3 pts

$3,960.00

Singularis

4 pts

$46,620.00

Sir Reel

3 pts

$19,980.00

TIER 1 DAILY - DAY 2

Fish On

3 pts

$1,000.00

EARLY BITE SATURDAY

Fish On

6 pts

$1,000.00

MDALA

6 pts

$1,000.00

MASTER ANGLER

Bad Boyz-Audacious/ Carter Wendorff

6 pts

Trophy

TOP FEMALE

Singularis / Jennifer Copeland

2 pts

Trophy

1 pts

Trophy

TOP JUNIOR

Killbox / Corbin Buckley SEMI PRO DIVISION

Reel Lucky

6 pts

$2,500.00

Goombay Smash

3 pts

$1,500.00

Tree-O

3 pts

$1,000.00

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

Reel E Sea

267.1 pts

Miss Michelle

146.3 pts $1,500.00

Spiced Rum III

136.3 pts $1,000.00

$2,500.00

THE GRAND DADDY

Reel E Sea

69.8 pts

$2,500.00

HEAVIEST WAHOO

Reel E Sea

69.8 pts

$9,900.00

6 pts

$5,940.00

Hydrosphere

6 pts

$3,960.00

53.9 pts 17.7 pts 69.8 pts

Fish On

6 pts

$46,620.00

MDALA

6 pts

$19,980.00

DYNAMITE DAILY DAY 1

Reel E Sea

164.5 pts $8,505.00

Miss Michelle

146.3 pts $3,645.00

DYNAMITE DAILY DAY 2

Reel E Sea

Spiced Rum III

$3645.00

Bad Boyz/Audacious

8 pts

$2,500.00

Goombay Smash

3 pts

$1,500.00

Tree-O

3 pts

$1,000.00

3 pts

$3,150.00

SMALL BOAT STASH

Goombay Smash

THE BIG THREE

Reel E Sea

69.8 pts

$6,975.00

Reel E Sea

55.7 pts

$4,185.00

Reel E Sea

47.3 pts

$2,790.00

$1,000.00

THE BIG EASY

$27,900.00

N/A

Fish On

9 pts

$5,625.00

Fish On

9 pts

$73,080.00

Contender One

7 pts

$31,320.00

TOP WINNERS

LEADERS BOARD

Fish On

9 pts

$18,900.00

Fish On

9 pts

$206,885.00

Singularis

4 pts

$56,520.00

Contender One

7 pts

$56,160.00

Contender One

7 pts

$11,340.00

Hydrosphere

7 pts

$7,560.00

9 pts

$28,800.00

HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB

75.3 pts

$1,000.00

$16,200.00

102.6 pts $8505.00

SMALL BOAT DIVISION

CHARITY CALCUTTA

BIG FISH BONANZA

Reel E Sea

6 pts

MDALA

$1,000.00

HEAVIEST TUNA

Old No. 7

Fish On

RELEASE ROUND UP

HEAVIEST KINGFISH

Reel E Sea

1. 2.

TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 2

LATE BITE SATURDAY

7 pts

Contender One

TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 1

EARLY BITE FRIDAY

Bad Boyz-Audacious/ Carter Wendorff

TIER 1 DAILY - DAY 1

Fish On

TOTAL PURSE

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2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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2 0 2 3 C H A M P I OINFO NS REGISTRATION

“Operation Sailfish has always been a Fish On favorite based out of our home dock, Sailfish Marina. The sailfishing conditions on Day 1 were not ideal as Captain Andrew knew we had to make every bite turn into a release if we wanted to have a chance with the best of the best competing. We squeaked out a late-day bite on some resident sailfish to have three releases and stay in contention. Day 2, the conditions changed with a northern breeze and we kept the pressure with 6 releases to come out on top! Our Fish On crew is highly competitive, with an eye on the prize while keeping the experience fun for all.” – Todd Willard / Owner TEAM NAME

FISH ON CA P TA I N

ANDREW DOTTERWEICH C RE W

Sasha Lickle, Andy Strine, Jamie Barnett, Todd Willard, Josh Jasper, Raul Gonzales BOAT

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WINNINGS

$ 20 6, 8 8 5

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January

Wed

$1,200

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Ends: 1/3/24

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LATE ENTRY

$1,700

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PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

per team (plus tax)

*Must be postmarked by 1/3/24

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Quest for the Crest

GENERAL PRIZE STRUCTURE Sailfish Division

Meatfish Division

TEAM DIVISION

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

TOP TEAM $18,000 & TROPHY

1st Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 2nd Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 3rd Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

2nd Place

$10,000 & Trophy

3rd Place

$4,500 & Trophy

4th Place

$2,500 & Trophy

5th Place

$2,000 & Trophy

EARLY BITE \\ $1,000 Friday Saturday

8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm

LATE BITE \\ $1,000 Friday Saturday

12:01pm – 4:00pm 12:01pm – 4:00pm

HEAVIEST FISH DIVISION Heaviest Dolphin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Wahoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Kingfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Cobia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

GRAND DADDY

HEAVIEST FISH OVERALL

2,500

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OPTIONAL ENTRY

S A I L F I S H CAT E G O R I E S Fish for Charity

Small Boat Stash

\\ 50/50 SPLIT \\

WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $4,050

Top Team $4,725

Charity $4,725

(Eligible to boats 37’ and under)

Amounts listed above are based on 21 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 9 registered boats.

High Roller’s Club

Sporty

WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $26,100 Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 29 registered boats.

Leader’s Board \\ 50/30/20 SPLIT \\ 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,100 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,260 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,840 Entry fee for the Leader’s Board is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 38 registered boats.

Self Centered WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $9,000 (center consoles only)

Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 20 registered boats.

Release Round Up WINNER TAKE ALL

$122,400

This optional entry category is divided into 4 rounds over 2 days of fishing. Numbers ranging from 1 to 5 will be drawn from the sealed container during each round of fishing. That number will determine the minimum number of sailfish that must be released to move on to the next round. Drawn numbers can only be used once. A team must advance through all 4 rounds in order to win the pot. In the final round, should multiple boats release the required number of fish, the team that releases the most fish in that round will win. Ties determined by whichever team released last fish first. If no winner, pot rolls over to next leg of the Quest series. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.

*For all calcuttas, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered. Amounts shown are estimated based on past participation.

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WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $22,500 (Inboard powered sportfish boats only)

Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 25 registered boats.

The Big Easy \\ 70/30 SPLIT \\ (Available to all boats)

1st Place $65,520

2nd Place $28,080

Entry fee for The Big Easy is $4,000. Prize money is based upon 26 registered boats.

Tier 1 Daily \\ 50/30/20 SPLIT \\ 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,450 per day 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,670 per day 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780 per day Entry for the Tier 1 Daily is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 42 boats.

Tier 2 Daily \\ 70/30 SPLIT \\ 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,840 per day 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,360 per day Entry for the Tier 2 Daily is $4,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 34 boats.

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M E AT F I S H CAT E G O R I E S Dynamite Daily COMBINED WEIGHT \\ 70/30 SPLIT 1st Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,560 per day 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,240 per day Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish, and cobia. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 24 boats.

The Big Three \\ 50/30/20 SPLIT \\

Big Fish Bonanza WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $15,750 Awarded for the single heaviest fish. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish and cobia. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 35 registered boats.

Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,975 2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,185 3rd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,790 Awarded for the heaviest three fish weighed in the tournament. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish, and cobia. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 31 boats.

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2023 RESULTS # OF TEAMS: 32

TOTAL # OF SAILFISH RELEASED (2 DAYS): 84

TOP TEAMS

SELF CENTERED

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Irish Exit

7 pts

FFMD

6 pts

Miss Britt/Top Vee

5 pts

Three R's

5 pts

Never Enough

4 pts

$12,000.00 $7,000.00 $3,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,200.00

2 pts

$750.00

EARLY BITE FRIDAY

Miss Britt/Top Vee LATE BITE FRIDAY

Irish Exit

3 pts

$750.00

2 pts

$750.00

EARLY BITE SATURDAY

FFMD LATE BITE SATURDAY

Sir Reel

3 pts

$750.00

MASTER ANGLER

Three R’s

4 pts

Trophy

Irish Exit

3 pts

Trophy

SEMI PRO DIVISION

FFMD

6 pts

Never Enough

5 pts

Miss Michelle

3 pts

$1,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00

Bad Boyz/Audacious

68.9 pts

Contender One

58,2 pts

Family Matters

56.6 pts

$1,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00

42 pts

1,500.00

12.4 pts

$750.00

Bad Boyz/Audacious HEAVIEST DOLPHIN

TIER 1 DAILY - DAY 1

Irish Exit

4 pts

$5,400.00

Miss Britt/Top Vee

3 pts

$3,240.00

Contender One

2 pts

$2,160.00

Irish Exit

4 pts

Miss Britt/Top Vee

3 pts

$26,460.00 $11,340.00

TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 1

1. 2.

TIER 1 DAILY - DAY 2

1. 2. 3.

FFMD

4 pts

Never Enough

4 pts

Remix

3 pts

FFMD

4 pts

Remix

3 pts

$5,400.00 $3,240.00 $2,160.00

TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 2

1. 2.

$26,460.00 $11,340.00

1. 2.

FFMD

54.5 lbs

Big Ben

48.6 lbs

$5,040.00 $2,160.00

DYNAMITE DAILY DAY 2

1. 2.

Family Matters

34.1 pts

Contender One

25.6 pts

$5,040.00 $2,160.00

1. 2. 3.

Miss Britt/Top Vee

3 pts

Killbox

2 pts

Bad Boyz/Audacious

1 pt

$1,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00

3 pts

$900.00

Killbox

THE BIG THREE

Family Matters HEAVIEST WAHOO

Bad Boyz/Audacious

42 pts

$750.00

1. 2. 3.

Contender One

32.6 pts $4,050.00

FFMD

27.4 pts

FFMD

27.1 pts

$2,430.00 $1,620.00

7 pts

$3,375.00

Irish Exit

7 pts

Miss Britt/Top Vee

5 pts

$45,360.00 $19,440.00

CHARITY CALCUTTA

HEAVIEST KINGFISH

Frontrunner

29 pts

$750.00

Irish Exit

THE BIG EASY

HEAVIEST COBIA

32.6 pts

$750.00

31.1 pts

$750.00

32.6 pts

$9,900.00

Irish Exit

7 pts

FFMD

6 pts

Miss Britt/Top Vee

5 pts

$10,350.00 $6,210.00 $4,140.00

7 pts

$14,400.00

Contender One HEAVIEST TUNA

Miss Britt/Top Vee BIG FISH BONANZA

Contender One LEADERS BOARD

HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB

$4,050.00

SMALL BOAT STASH

THE GRAND DADDY

1. 2. 3.

7 pts

SMALL BOAT DIVISION

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

1. 2. 3.

Irish Exit

DYNAMITE DAILY DAY 1

TOP FEMALE

1. 2. 3.

Irish Exit

1. 2.

QUEST TNT SERIES 2023

1. 2. 3.

Remix

65 pts

Contender One

57 pts

Weez in the Keys

53 pts

$16,200.00 $9,720.00 $6,480.00

TOP WINNERS

1. 2. 3.

$122,145.00 $56,410.00 $44,160.00

Irish Exit

7 pts

FFMD

6 pts

Miss Britt/Top Vee

5 pts

TOTAL PURSE

$312,175.00

F I N A L S A I L . C O INFO M REGISTRATION

Eligible exclusively to boats that enter all three legs of the Quest for the Crest NO GIMMICKS. NO BS. THIS PAYOUT IS IN ADDITION TO THE PRIZE MONEY OFFERED IN THE GENERAL PRIZE STRUCTURE FOR FINAL SAIL.

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2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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Quest for the Crest

2 0 2 3 C H A M P I OINFO NS REGISTRATION

“It was a tough week of fishing with changing conditions throughout the days. We had a great team with great morale on the boat and just went out and capitalized on the bites we had! It’s an honor to get a win in such a competitive series and we are looking forward to next season!” - Capt. Jesse Meerhoff

TEAM NAME

I RI S H E X I T CAPTAIN

JESSE MEERHOFF C RE W

TJ Ely, Justin Miller, Michael Green, Chris Utrera, Zeb de Tuya, Patrick Brown, Nicole Ely, Tom Ely BOAT

3 9 S E AV E E N U M B E R O F RE L E AS ES

WINNINGS

$ 1 2 2 , 145

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March

27 WED

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Ends: 3/27/24

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$1,700

PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

per team (plus tax)

*Must be postmarked by 3/27/24

After: 3/27/24

NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT KICKOFF PARTY. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AmEx Only.

All Registration and Calcutta payments must be made by close of kickoff party.

KICKOFF PARTY / CASINO FUNDRAISER WHERE // SHAKE A LEG MARINA 2620 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

April

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TIME // 7:00pm to 10:00 pm CAPTAIN’S MEETING // 7:30pm • • • •

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COMPETITION DAYS 8:00am Lines In

April

12 FRI

April

13 SAT

LIVE SCORING

4:00pm Lines Out Friday - 6:00pm

Deadline to turn in release cards & media

Saturday - 5:30pm Deadline to turn in release cards & media

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8:00pm

Cocktail Reception

9:00pm

Dinner

10:00pm Awards Presentation Quest for the Crest

GENERAL PRIZE STRUCTURE Meatfish Division MEATFISH AGGREGATE 1st Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 2nd Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 3rd Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

HEAVIEST FISH DIVISION

Sailfish Division TEAM DIVISION

TOP TEAM $18,000 & TROPHY 2nd Place

$10,000 & Trophy

3rd Place

$4,500 & Trophy

4th Place

$2,500 & Trophy

5th Place

$2,000 & Trophy

Heaviest Dolphin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Wahoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Kingfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Cobia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Heaviest Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

GRAND DADDY

HEAVIEST FISH OVERALL

2,500

EARLY BITE \\ $1,000 Friday Saturday

8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm

LATE BITE \\ $1,000 Friday Saturday

12:01pm – 4:00pm 12:01pm – 4:00pm

Find your groove in the 1st or 2nd half of each competition day and your team could earn some bonus prize money!

SEMI PRO DIVISION 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 * See rules for eligibility requirements

SMALL BOAT DIVISION 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 * Eligible to boats 37 feet and under

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OPTIONAL ENTRY

S A I L F I S H CAT E G O R I E S Fish for Charity

Small Boat Stash

\\ 50/50 SPLIT \\

WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $2,250

Top Team $3,375

Charity $3,375

Amounts listed above are based on 15 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

High Roller’s Club WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $14,400

(Eligible to boats 37’ and under)

Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 5 registered boats.

Sporty WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $22,500 (Inboard powered sportfish boats only)

Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 16 registered boats.

Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 25 registered boats.

Leader’s Board

The Big Easy

\\ 50/30/20 SPLIT \\ 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,350 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,210 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,140 Entry fee for the Leader’s Board is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 23 registered boats.

Self Centered WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $4,050 (center consoles only)

Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 9 registered boats.

Release Round Up WINNER TAKE ALL

$138,600 This optional entry category is divided into 4 rounds over 2 days of fishing. Numbers ranging from 1 to 5 will be drawn from the sealed container during each round of fishing. That number will determine the minimum number of sailfish that must be released to move on to the next round. Drawn numbers can only be used once. A team must advance through all 4 rounds in order to win the pot. In the final round, should multiple boats release the required number of fish, the team that releases the most fish in that round will win. Ties determined by whichever team released last fish first. If no winner, pot rolls over to next leg of the Quest series. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.

*For all calcuttas, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered. Amounts shown are estimated based on past participation.

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\\ 70/30 SPLIT \\ (Available to all boats)

1st Place $45,360

2nd Place $19,440

Entry fee for The Big Easy is $4,000. Prize money is based upon 18 registered boats.

Tier 1 Daily \\ 50/30/20 SPLIT \\ 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,400 per day 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,240 per day 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,160 per day Entry for the Tier 1 Daily is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 24 boats.

Tier 2 Daily \\ 70/30 SPLIT \\ 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,460 per day 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,340 per day Entry for the Tier 2 Daily is $4,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 21 boats.

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M E AT F I S H CAT E G O R I E S Dynamite Daily COMBINED WEIGHT \\ 70/30 SPLIT 1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,040 per day 2nd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,160 per day Awarded to the top two boats each day with the heaviest combined weight of four fish. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish, and cobia. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 16 boats.

The Big Three \\ 50/30/20 SPLIT \\

Big Fish Bonanza WINNER TAKE ALL \\ $9,900 Awarded for the single heaviest fish. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish and cobia. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 22 registered boats.

Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,050 2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,430 3rd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,620 Awarded for the heaviest three fish weighed in the tournament. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish, and cobia. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 18 boats.

Quest for the Crest

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