2021 QFC Program

Quest �or the Crest 2021

sailfish series

le o� Contents GENERAL INFORMATION

2020 Series Standings/Point System

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Series Sponsors

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FAQ

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Battle of the Brackets

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Quest �or the Crest sailfish series

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Miss Annie Lands Record Payout Series Awards

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Champion’s Hunting Adventure

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Grand Prize Drawings

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Hall of Fame

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Series Rules Hook Up With Us!

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Fish Bluewater

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JANUARY 13-17, 2021 West Palm Beach, FL

OPERATION SAILFISH - LEG 1

2020 Results

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Take a Hero Fishing Day

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Photo Highlights

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Schedule of Events

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General & Optional Prize Structures

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Registration Information SAILFISH CHALLENGE - LEG 2

2020 Results

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Schedule of Events

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Photo Highlights

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General & Optional Prize Structures

FEBRUARY 17-21, 2021 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Registration Information FINAL SAIL - LEG 3

Schedule of Events General & Optional Prize Structures Registration Information Cover Photos by: Jasiel Morales Photography

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APRIL 7-10, 2021 Miami, FL

Chasing Burgundy

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Quest �or the Crest * Scoring through first two legs

Quest for the Crest

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: 1 PLACE

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Bar South

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Jichi

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Reelestate / Shell Yeah

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Family Matters

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Miss Annie

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Kluch/Reel Easy

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Double Take

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Pharma-Sea

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Blue Tales

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De-Bait-Able

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Osh-it

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Showtime

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Native Son

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3RD PLACE

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18TH PLACE

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4TH PLACE

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19TH PLACE

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5TH PLACE

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20TH PLACE

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Doing It All / Hardway

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6TH PLACE

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21ST PLACE

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Reel Captivating

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7TH PLACE

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22ND PLACE

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Potential

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Old No. 7

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Reel Synergy

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Reel Addiction

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GTB/Stillright

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10TH PLACE 11TH PLACE

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26TH PLACE

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Imagos

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12TH PLACE

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27TH PLACE

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Lunatico

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13TH PLACE

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28TH PLACE

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Sir' Reel

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14TH PLACE

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29TH PLACE

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Goin' Raptor

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15TH PLACE

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30TH PLACE

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Just Do It

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Branch Office

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Road Builder

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Skipjac 2

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MDALA

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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.

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FAQs 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.

Can the captain also be an angler?

YES. Completion of the captain’s section of the online registration form will qualify him or her as an angler.

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.

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 teasers are allowed and do not factor into the count for the permitted number of lines in the water.

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.

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.

Where can I register for the tournaments?

ONLINE: fish.bluewatermovements.com

Is live chumming allowed in the tournament?

NO. Live chumming is not permitted. Frozen chum is allowed.

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.

Are teasers permitted in the tournament?

YES. A maximum of 2 artificial teasers are permitted in the tournament. Live bait teasers are not permitted.

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.

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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.

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What are the boundaries in the tournament?

Teams may not exit the boundaries when fighting a fish.

OPER ATION 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 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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Miss Annie CL A I MS L A RGE ST PAYOU T I N SA IL FISH HISTORY In January 2020, history was made when the single largest payout of any sailfish tournament was handed out at Operation Sailfish. For a period of five years, the Release Roundup had rolled over with no winner and ballooned to an astounding $371,700 jackpot! With just a $1,000 entry fee to play and a return of nearly 400X up for grabs, the Release Roundup had the undivided attention of every Quest for the Crest team and followers around the country. Two things were guaranteed. The jackpot would ultimately be paid out and there could only be one winner.

Who would it be?? Enjoy the story.

The 2020 Operation Sailfish tournament got off to a great start for the Miss Annie team. Following a fantastic kickoff party, we set out early Thursday morning for the event’s annual Take A Hero Fishing Day. We had the privilege of hosting an Army veteran, representing the charitable

organization Operation Homefront to celebrate their service to our country.

Fresh off another tournament, disappointed we were unable to fish the last day due to a mechanical issue, the crew was motivated to get the monkey off our back during the Take a Hero day. The mood was upbeat and the forecast hinted at the possibility of decent fishing as we spooled the reels and rigged up. Bait had been tough to come by, but we had some decent herring penned up and our bait guy came through with some fresh goggle eyes last minute, as he always seems to do! A quick camera check and a run to get some lucky cold ones for the crew and we were ready to go. After somewhat of a late start waiting on a team member, there is always that one guy, we tossed the lines on the dock and headed up about 15 miles north to scout for the prime location. We bounced around to a few different spots and managed to release 5 sailfish that was good enough for first place on the Continued on page 14

Take a Hero Day! The monkey was officially off our back. Now we just needed to see if we could make it count on tournament day.

DAY 1

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we were able to fill his spot with an eager youngster, so crisis averted. At this point we heard that the Miss Annie was still in the Release Roundup but had no concept of how much money was at stake.

Day one started out decent for us. The RUDI HASSELLBAUER weather was calm for the ride out but DAY 2 JAMES BARNETT definitely started to pick up quickly. The Day 2 arrived, and it was definitely a bites seemed to heat up in places and shut bit sporty on the way out. Miss Annie BARRY WESHNAK off in others with the usual suspects calling weather for sure. I headed up to the Loran FRANK NAPURANO in releases up and down the coast. We had tower hoping for a good day, and we a tough average in the morning and my started picking at them fairly early. I was BLAIR BRANCHESI crew took full liberty to harass me about the concerned about the boats that had a lead lack of bites. With the clock ticking, it was on us, as it is tough to play catch-up. When time to turn up the tournament pressure, the noon report came out over the radio, so mid-day we made a big move up to a bite we were shocked that Miss Annie was one that vanished as soon as we got there. With no other choice we of three boats still in the Release Roundup. Five minutes after had to run back south, which burned valuable time, but got us twelve, we hooked a double and they burned each other off! My back into a bite again. In the midst of catching fish, jamming out phone had been ringing while we were losing that double, so I and enjoying the day, we missed the radio announcement about returned the call to one of the other captains to find out we were the roundup. The Release Roundup was up for grabs and the Miss fishing against two other boats for over $371,000! I said to the Annie was still in it! It was tough for us going 7/12 but the mood other captain, I guess I should put the phone down and try to was still good and I promised the boys that I would get the lucky catch a couple sails then! At that point the true magnitude of lunch for Day 2 (No, I am not telling). Then we suffered a set the situation set in and I realized the position that we were in! back as one of our star anglers had a work priority and could not $370K in a three-boat tournament! I decided to share the news fish the second day. The only upside of this would be slightly less with the team in hopes it might keep the captains abuse from verbal abuse for the captain from the cockpit. After a few calls, the cockpit to a minimum (Nope!).

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The fishing dried up in our location, so we moved around a bit and got lucky on a couple moves catching a pair on one and a single out of a double on another. Any captain in these tournaments knows how quickly boats can start getting on them so obviously the stress level was high, and our competitors were some of the best in the business. As the afternoon went by, the bite shifted to the south and picked up a bit. We were way out of position and needed to get there ASAP. About ten miles and thirty minutes later Miss Annie and a drowned and beaten captain made it to the bite just north of Jupiter Inlet. It was a parking lot but fish were being called in on the regular. At this point we needed some sailfish badly to hang on and the competition was in sight.

All of the boats were lined up, so I chose to push offshore a bit where I saw a boat up the line fighting one a bit deeper. As we pushed offshore, we hooked a single that slowly became a quad. Four sailfish on at once at the best of times is a challenge, but with that kind of money on the line it was stressful to say the least. We managed three out of four with one pulling off one inch from the leader. This put us in a great position but with fifteen minutes left anything could happen. Time felt like it came to a standstill and it was a long last few minutes of the tournament with one of the other boats in the Roundup hooked up. Any crew can understand the slow tick of the clock at that point! In the end it was our day going 10/14 wining the Daily, Second Place in the tournament, and of course the Release Roundup! Total winnings of $474,130! We all feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to fish these tournaments, and are humbled by the level of competition. It is an awesome feeling when it is your day. I guess that’s what keeps us coming back. I cannot say enough about my team and the hard work they put in, and the camaraderie that we have built over the years. And a special thanks to Jamie and the whole Bluewater Movements team for putting on an amazing tournament series.

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Quest �or the Crest sailfish series

WOR L D C H A M PIO N S OF S A I L F I S H I N G

 GENERAL RULES

RULES

1. Registration: Please 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: 12/30/20 Sailfi sh Challenge: 1/29/21 Final Sail: 3/19/21 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 crewmembers 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 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 during the tournaments however, teams cannot fish for sailfish or meatfish at the same time they are bait fishing.

8. Hook & Catch: All anglers must hook, fight and catch their own fish.

Once a fish is hooked, that angler must fight the fish until it is properly released, boated or lost. Anglers may not pass rods to fellow anglers once a fish has been hooked. A fish is considered to be hooked once a strike occurs and the drag is engaged or the bail is closed. The use of a rod holder to hook a fish is allowable provided the individual that engages the drag is the same person that fights the fish until release, catch or loss.

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.

10. Boundaries: Operation Sailfi sh: North: 27.15 South: 26.15 East: 79.22 Sailfi sh Challenge: North: 27.04 South: 25.28 East: 79.35 Final Sail: North: 26.16 South: 25.15 East: 79.37 11. Prize Structure: The general prize structure is based upon a participating field of 60 boats in each event.

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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 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 Sailfi sh: 8:00am & 4:00pm on January 15 & 16, 2021 Sailfi sh Challenge: 8:00am & 4:00pm on February 19 & 20, 2021 Final Sail: 8:00am & 4:00pm on April 9 & 10, 2021 14. Check-In: Operation Sailfi sh: Media and release cards must be turned in at Sailfish Marina by 6pm each day.

Sailfi sh 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 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.

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.

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19. Polygraph: By entering any tournament in the series, all captains, anglers and occupants of their boats voluntarily consent to submit 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 and individual prize categories will be awarded based on the individual or 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. Non-Pro Category: There is a non-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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2020

Operation Sailfish Results # OF TEAMS: 45

TOTAL # OF SAILFISH RELEASED: 373

TOP TEAMS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Bar South Miss Annie Old No. 7 Double Take Osh-it

21 pts 17 pts 14 pts 14 pts 14 pts

$18,000.00 $10,000.00 $4,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00

Native Son

6 pts

$1,000.00

BAR South

9 pts

$1,000.00

6 pts

$1,000.00

EARLY BITE FRIDAY

LATE BITE FRIDAY

EARLY BITE SATURDAY

Real Estate/Shell Yeah LATE BITE SATURDAY

Blue Tales

8 pts

$1,000.00

Tyler Walsh / Osh-it

8 pts

Trophy

Jill Yates / Eight Eights

5 pts

Trophy

MASTER ANGLER

TOP FEMALE

$9,450.00 $5,670.00 $3,780.00

12 pts 10 pts

$40,320.00 $17,280.00

10 pts 9 pts 9 pts

$9,450.00 $5,670.00 $3,780.00

10 pts 9 pts

$40,320.00 $17,280.00

21 pts

$31,500.00

Tyler Walsh / Osh-it

8 pts

Trophy

N/A

1 pts

Trophy

Profishent-MD20/20 FFMD Clueless Too

6 pts 6 pts 6 pts

$3,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00

NON PRO DIVISION

1.

2.

3.

1.

Reel Synergy 1 1.

Blue Moon 2.

Reel Synergy DYNAMITE DAILY DAY 2 1.

Blue Moon 2.

Gator One

12 pts

$8,100.00

DYNAMITE DAILY DAY

TOP JUNIOR

HEAVIEST DOLPHIN

Pharma-Sea

15.1 lbs $1,000.00

HEAVIEST WAHOO

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Family Matters

39.8 lbs

$1,000.00

Top Gun

27.7 lbs

$1,000.00

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HEAVIEST COBIA

99.2 pts $7,245.00 76.3 pts $3,105.00

THE BIG THREE

1.

2.

3.

MDALA GTB/Stillright Outnumbered

37.2 lbs 35.5 35.2

$6,750.00 $4,050.00 $2,700.00

1.

2.

3.

Blue Moon Gator One GTB/Stillright

180.9 pts $3,500.00 127.1 pts $2,000.00 92.3 pts $1,000.00

THE GRAND DADDY

HEAVIEST TUNA

1.

Family Matters

39.8 pts

$3,500.00

RELEASE ROUND UP

HellReyzer

18.1 lbs

$1,000.00

BIG FISH BONANZA

1.

Miss Annie

6 pts

$371,700.00

21 pts

$5,175.00

CHARITY CALCUTTA

Family Matters

39.8lb

$17,550.00

BOAT BUILDERS THROWDOWN

1.

Bar South

TOP WINNERS

SeaVee

47 pts

Bar South Miss Annie

21 pts 17 pts

$75,600.00 $32,400.00

Bar South Miss Annie Old No. 7

21 pts 17 pts 14 pts

$17,100.00 $10,260.00 $6,840.00

Trophy

THE BIG EASY

1.

2.

81.7 pts $7,245.00 51.1 pts $3,105.00

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

N/A HEAVIEST KINGFISH

LEADERS BOARD

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12 pts 10 pts 8 pts

SELF CENTERED

TOP MALE

1.

2.

3.

1 DAILY - DAY 1 1.

Bar South 2.

Double Take 3.

Native Son TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 1 1.

Bar South 2.

Double Take TIER 1 DAILY - DAY 2 1.

Miss Annie 2.

Old No. 7 3.

Bar South TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 2 1.

Miss Annie 2.

Old No. 7 HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB 1.

Bar South TIER

1.

2.

3.

Miss Annie Bar South Old No. 7 TOTA L PURSE

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$474,130.00 $201,925.00 $34,290.00 $824,925.00

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Schedule o� Events Hosted by:

December-2020

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PRE-REGISTRATION EARLY ENTRY $1,200

ONLINE (Primary Method)

per team (plus tax)

fish.bluewatermovements.com

Ends: 12/30/20

BY MAIL, SEND CHECK TO Bluewater Movements, Inc.

LATE ENTRY $1,700

PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

per team (plus tax)

After: 12/30/20

*Must be postmarked by 12/30/20

KICKOFF PARTY KICKOFF PARTY

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.

TIME 6:00pm to 10:00pm CAPTAIN’S MEETING 7:00pm ACTIVITIES

Late Registration Opening Ceremony & USA Military Salute

January-2021

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WHERE Sailfish Marina Resort

98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

WEDNESDAY January-2021

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TAKE A HERO FISHING DAY Help us support our military heroes with a memorable day of fishing and a celebration of their service to our country!

THURSDAY

15

FRIDAY

January-2021

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SATURDAY

LINES OUT 2:00pm

AWARDS CEREMONY 3:30pm

LIVE SCORING Sponsored by:

4:00pm Lines Out GEMLUX HAPPY HOUR (Friday)

5:30pm C&L Insurance HAPPY HOUR (Saturday) 6:00pm Deadline to turn in release cards & media

AWARDS CEREMONY  11:00AM - 1:00PM January-2021

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COCKTAIL RECEPTION 3:00pm

8:00am Lines In 5:30pm

Vendor & Sponsor Displays

LINES IN 8:00am

COMPETITION DAYS January-2021

Live Music, Food & Bar Hospitality

Sailfish Marina Resort 98 Lake Drive Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

SCHEDULE

11:00am Sunday Brunch 12:00pm Awards Presentations 1:00pm Closing Ceremony

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During these most difficult times, Operation Homefront relies on caring individual, corporate and foundation supporters to help us provide military families with:

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General Prize Structure SAILFISH DIVISION

MEATFISH DIVISION

TEAM DIVISION

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

TOP TEAM $18,000 & Champion’s Dog Tags

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

2nd Place

$10,000 & Trophy

3rd Place

$4,500 & Trophy

3rd Place Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

4th Place

$2,500 & Trophy

5th Place

$2,000 & Trophy

HEAVIEST FISH DIVISION

$1,000

Heaviest Wahoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm

Heaviest Cobia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

EARLY BITE Friday Saturday

LATE BITE Friday Saturday

Heaviest Dolphin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

$1,000 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!

NON-PRO DIVISION

Heaviest Kingfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Heaviest Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

GRAND DADDY HEAVIEST FISH OVERALL

$3,500

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

ANGLER DIVISION Master Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Male Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Female Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Junior Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Trophy

TAKE A HERO FISHING DAY High Point Team High Point Hero Heaviest Fish Most Patriotic Team

Custom Trophy Custom Trophy Custom Trophy Custom Trophy

PERPETUAL TROPHY

BOAT BUILDER’S THROWDOWN!

Winner determined based on TOP 3 SCORES from each builder. Perpetual trophy may be displayed at winning builder’s facility until following year of competition. Eligible to other builders.

Call 954.725.4010 for requirements.

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SAILFISH CATEGORIES FISH FOR CHARITY

RELEASE ROUND UP

 50/50 SPLIT 

WINNER TAKE ALL  $57,600

Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the high point team overall. Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 35 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

This optional entry category is divided into 4 rounds over 2 days of fishing. Hours of fishing in morning rounds are from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Hours of fishing in afternoon rounds are from 12:01pm to 4:00pm. Numbers ranging from 1 to 5 will be placed in a sealed container. During each round of fishing a number will be drawn from the container and 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 will be determined by whichever team released their last fish first. If there is no winner the pot will rollover into the next leg of the Quest series. Estimated purse is based on a rollover amount from Operation Sailfish. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.

LEADER’S BOARD

TIER 1 DAILY

TOP TEAM $5,175

CHARITY $5,175

Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 23 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB WINNER TAKE ALL  $31,500

 50/30/20 SPLIT 

 50/30/20 SPLIT 

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,100 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,260 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,840

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,450 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,670 per day 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780 per day

Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the top three boats. Entry fee for the Leader’s Board is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 38 registered boats, which is the number entered last year. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top three boats each day. Entry for the Tier 1 Daily is $1,000 per boat.

Prize money is based upon 42 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

SELF CENTERED WINNER TAKE ALL  $8,100 (center consoles only) The name says it all. If you like the idea of a category geared exclusively towards center console boats then here it is. Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 18 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

THE BIG EASY  70/30 SPLIT  (Available to all boats)

1st Place $75,600

2nd Place $32,400

This optional high stakes category is available to all boats competing in the tournament. Entry fee for The Big Easy is $4,000.

Prize money is based upon 30 registered boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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TIER 2 DAILY  70/30 SPLIT  1st Place $40,320 per day

2nd Place $17,280 per day

Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top two boats each day. Entry for the Tier 2 Daily is $4,000 per boat.

Prize money is based upon 32 boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

QUEST TNT CALCUTTA  50/30/20 SPLIT  1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,825 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,695 3rd Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,695 A team must register for this category in the 1st leg of the series in order to be eligible for the prize money at the end of the season. The entry fee is $1,500. Prize money is based upon 19 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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MEATFISH CATEGORIES BIG FISH BONANZA WINNER TAKE ALL  $17,550 Prize money in this optional prize category is awarded to the team that weighs in the heaviest eligible dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish or cobia of the tournament. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 39 registered boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

DYNAMITE DAILY

THE BIG THREE

 COMBINED WEIGHT - 70/30 SPLIT 

 50/30/20 SPLIT 

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,245 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,105 per day

Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,750 2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,050 3rd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,700

Prize money in this optional daily category is 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 23 boats.

Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

Prize money in this optional category is 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 30 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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Registration Info JANUARY 13 - 17, 2021 GENERAL ENTRY FEE EARLY ENTRY: valid thru December 30, 2020

$1,284 (tax included)

LATE ENTRY: after December 30, 2020

$1,819 (tax included)

OPTIONAL ENTRY SAILFISH CATEGORIES FISH FOR CHARITY

(more details available on page 52)

$500

(50% to winner / 50% to charity)

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

SELF CENTERED - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

(center consoles only)

THE BIG EASY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

TIER 1 DAILY - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$1,000

TIER 2 DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

QUEST TNT SERIES CALCUTTA 50/30/20 SPLIT

$1,500

OPTIONAL ENTRY MEATFISH CATEGORIES

(more details available on page 53)

BIG FISH BONANZA - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

DYNAMITE DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT (Combined Weight)

$1,000

THE BIG THREE - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$500

All registration and calcutta payments must be complete by the conclusion of the kickoff party.

HOW TO REGISTER Online Primary Method:

FISH.BLUEWATERMOVEMENTS.COM

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

Payment by Check Due by: DECEMBER 30, 2020

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

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

✓ All Anglers

MAIL CHECK TO:

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✓ 7 Lines ✓ Food & Bar Hospitality

Bluewater Movements PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

✓ 6 Angler Shirts ✓ Team Bag

✓ 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.

FOR MORE INFO: 954.725.4010

Additional social passes and angler shirts may be purchased at the tournament if desired.

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LEG 2

FEBRUARY 17-21, 2021 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Hosted By

Hosted By

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The featured artist title in leg 2 of the Quest for the Crest series belongs to Bobby Boyle, better known as R.J. Although his affinity for art and drawing began at an early age, it was not until some years out of college that RJ actually pursued a career as an artist. He spent a considerable portion of his life fishing full-time as a mate, an experience that provided great perspective for him as a marine and wildlife artist. He owns his own art studio and tackle shop in Lighthouse Point, FL. When he’s not there you’ll usually find him out on the swordfish grounds or up in Tennessee spending time with his family.

2020

Sailfish Challenge Results # OF TEAMS: 55

TOTAL # OF SAILFISH RELEASED: 112

TOP TEAMS

Reelestate/Shell Yeah Jichi Reel Addiction Doing It All/Hardway Bar South

6 pts 6 pts 6 pts 6 pts 5 pts

$18,000.00 $10,000.00 $4,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00

3 pts

$1,000.00

EARLY BITE FRIDAY

Blue Tales LATE BITE FRIDAY

Potential

4 pts

$1,000.00

3 pts

$1,000.00

Jichi

2 pts

$1,000.00

Benji Fernandez / Potential

3 pts

Trophy

EARLY BITE SATURDAY

Real Estate/Shell Yeah LATE BITE SATURDAY

MASTER ANGLER

TOP FEMALE

1 pts

Trophy

TOP MALE

4 pts 4 pts 4 pts

$10,575.00 $6,345.00 $4,230.00

4 pts 3 pts

$45,360.00 $19,440.00

3 pts 3 pts 3 pts

$10,575.00 $6,345.00 $4,230.00

3 pts 3 pts

$45,360.00 $19,440.00

6 pts

$27,900.00

1.

Reelestate/Shell Yeah 1 1.

Blue Moon 2.

Incognito DYNAMITE DAILY DAY 2 1.

Blue Moon 2.

Digger Rich

6 pts

$8,550.00

DYNAMITE DAILY DAY

Benji Fernandez / Potential

3 pts

Trophy

N/A

N/A

Trophy

Branch Office Skipjac 2 Entropy

2 pts 2 pts 1 pts

$3,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00

TOP JUNIOR

NON PRO DIVISION

1.

2.

3.

HEAVIEST DOLPHIN

Rainmaker

16.4 lbs $1,000.00

Old No. 7

85.5 lbs $1,000.00

HEAVIEST WAHOO

Blue Moon

49.8 lbs

$1,000.00

Entropy

37.5 lbs

$1,000.00

HEAVIEST COBIA

156.1 pts $7,560.00 123 pts $3,240.00

THE BIG THREE

1.

2.

3.

Old No. 7 - Wahoo Old No. 7- Wahoo Blue Moon - Kingfish

85.5 pts $7,425.00 84.7 pts $4,455.00 49.8 pts $2,970.00

1.

2.

3.

Blue Moon Old No. 7 Digger Rich

274.9 pts $3,500.00 223.9 pts $2,000.00 191.8 pts $1,000.00

THE GRAND DADDY

HEAVIEST TUNA

1.

Old No. 7

85.5 pts

$3,500.00

RELEASE ROUND UP

Profishent/MD 20/20

22.7 lbs

$1,000.00

BIG FISH BONANZA

1.

N/A

$24,300.00

CHARITY CALCUTTA

Old No. 7

85.5 lb

$20,700.00

BOAT BUILDERS THROWDOWN

1.

Bar South

78 pts

Jichi Bar South

6 pts 5 pts

Trophy $75,600.00 $32,400.00

LEADERS BOARD

1.

2.

3.

Jichi Reel Addiction Bar South TOTA L PURSE

Jichi Reel Addiction Bar South

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5 pts

$5,625.00

TOP WINNERS

SeaVee Boats THE BIG EASY

1.

2.

118.8 pts $7,560.00 79.3 pts $3,240.00

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

HEAVIEST KINGFISH

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1.

2.

3.

SELF CENTERED

Nicole Paul-Hus / Skipjac 2

1.

2.

3.

1 DAILY - DAY 1 Doing It All/Hardway Reel Addiction Potential TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 1 1.

Reel Addiction 2.

Jichi TIER 1 DAILY - DAY 2 1.

Reelestate/Shell Yeah 2.

Jichi 3.

Stillright TIER 2 DAILY - DAY 2 1.

Jichi 2.

Stillright HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB 1.

Jichi TIER

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6 pts 6 pts 5 pts

$18,450.00 $11,070.00 $7,380.00

$204,095.00 $67,275.00 $47,405.00 $503,575.00

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Schedule o� Events January-2021

29 FRIDAY

PRE-REGISTRATION EARLY ENTRY

ONLINE

$1,200

(Primary Method)

per team (plus tax)

fish.bluewatermovements.com

LATE ENTRY

BY MAIL, SEND CHECK TO Bluewater Movements, Inc.

Ends: 1/29/21

per team (plus tax)

After: 1/29/21

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AmEx Only.

*Must be postmarked by 1/29/21

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

TIME

ACTIVITIES

PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

$1,700

NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT KICKOFF PARTY.

KICKOFF PARTY

February-2021

WHERE

Live Music

7:00pm to 10:00pm

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WEDNESDAY 250 N Pompano Beach Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Vendor & Sponsor Displays

CAPTAIN’S MEETING

Food and Bar Hospitality for sponsors and anglers

7:30pm

Auction

COMPETITION DAYS February-2021

19

FRIDAY

February-2021

20

LINES IN

LINES OUT

8:00 am

4:00 pm

LIVE SCORING

SATURDAY

FOR UPDATES FOLLOW US: facebook.com/fishbluewater @fishbluewater

February-2021

21 SUNDAY

6:00 pm

Release cards & media must be turned in at one of the check-in locations.

Log on to www.sailfishchallenge.com during the tournament action to watch the leader board in real time!

AWARDS CEREMONY | 4:00PM - 6:00PM WHERE:

Blue Moon Fish Co. 4405 W. Tradewinds Ave. Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida 33308

SCHEDULE:

4:00pm-4:30pm Hors d’ oeuvres 4:30pm Awards Dinner 5:00pm Awards Presentations

Save your appetite for a 5 star dining experience at the #1 seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale!

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Photos by endlessimagery.com

2020 Highlights

General Prize Structure SAILFISH DIVISION

MEATFISH DIVISION

TEAM DIVISION

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

TOP TEAM $18,000 & TROPHY

1st Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

PLUS: a VIP dining experience at Blue Moon Awards Ceremony

$10,000 & Trophy $4,500 & Trophy $2,500 & Trophy $2,000 & Trophy

2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place

EARLY BITE  $1,000 Friday Saturday

8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm

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

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

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!

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

ANGLER DIVISION Master Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Male Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Female Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Junior Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy

GRAND DADDY HEAVIEST FISH OVERALL

$3,500

THE COIN

CHALLENGE! 1ST PLACE

Commemorative coin for winning teams

GRAND PRIZE

2 nights/3 days lodging at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Hollywood, FL $500 Gift Card to utilize on-site during stay towards F&B, spa and hospitality

PERPETUAL TROPHY

BOAT BUILDER’S THROWDOWN!

Winner determined based on TOP 3 SCORES from each builder. Perpetual trophy may be displayed at winning builder’s facility until following year of competition. Eligible to other builders.

Call 954.725.4010 for requirements.

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SAILFISH CATEGORIES FISH FOR CHARITY

SELF CENTERED

 50/50 SPLIT 

WINNER TAKE ALL  $8,550

Top Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,625 Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,625 Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 25 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB WINNER TAKE ALL  $27,900 Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the high point team overall. Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 31 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

LEADER’S BOARD  50/30/20 SPLIT 

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,450 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,070 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,380 Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the top three boats. Entry fee for the Leader’s Board is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 41 registered boats, which is the number entered last year. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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(center consoles only) The name says it all. If you like the idea of a category geared exclusively towards center console boats then here it is. Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 19 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

THE BIG EASY  70/30 SPLIT  (Available to all boats)

1st Place $75,600

2nd Place $32,400

This optional high stakes category is available to all boats competing in the tournament. Entry fee for The Big Easy is $4,000.

Prize money is based upon 30 registered boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

TIER 1 DAILY  50/30/20 SPLIT  1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,575 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,345 per day 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,230 per day Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top three boats each day. Entry for the Tier 1 Daily is $1,000 per boat.

Prize money is based upon 47 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

TIER 2 DAILY

WINNER TAKE ALL  $81,900

 70/30 SPLIT 

This optional entry category is divided into 4 rounds over 2 days of fishing. Hours of fishing in morning rounds are from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Hours of fishing in afternoon rounds are from 12:01pm to 4:00pm. Numbers ranging from 1 to 5 will be placed in a sealed container. During each round of fishing a number will be drawn from the container and 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 will be determined by whichever team released their last fish first. If there is no winner the pot will rollover into the next leg of the Quest series. Estimated purse is based on a rollover amount from Operation Sailfish. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,360 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,440 per day

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Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top two boats each day. Entry for the Tier 2 Daily is $4,000 per boat.

Prize money is based upon 36 boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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MEATFISH CATEGORIES BIG FISH BONANZA WINNER TAKE ALL  $20,700 Prize money in this optional prize category is awarded to the team that weighs in the heaviest eligible dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish or cobia of the tournament. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 46 registered boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

DYNAMITE DAILY

THE BIG THREE

 COMBINED WEIGHT - 70/30 SPLIT 

 50/30/20 SPLIT 

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,560 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,240 per day

Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,425 2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,455 3rd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,970

Prize money in this optional daily category is 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 24 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

Prize money in this optional category is 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 33 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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Registration Info FEBRUARY 17-21, 2021 GENERAL ENTRY FEE EARLY ENTRY: valid thru January 29, 2021

$1,284 (tax included)

LATE ENTRY: after January 29, 2021

$1,819 (tax included)

OPTIONAL ENTRY SAILFISH CATEGORIES FISH FOR CHARITY

(more details available on page 52)

$500

(50% to winner / 50% to charity)

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

SELF CENTERED - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

(center consoles only)

THE BIG EASY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

TIER 1 DAILY - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$1,000

TIER 2 DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

OPTIONAL ENTRY MEATFISH CATEGORIES

(more details available on page 53)

BIG FISH BONANZA - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

DYNAMITE DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT (Combined Weight)

$1,000

THE BIG THREE - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$500

All registration and calcutta payments must be complete by the conclusion of the kickoff party.

HOW TO REGISTER Online Primary Method:

FISH.BLUEWATERMOVEMENTS.COM

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

Payment by Check Due by: JANUARY 29, 2021

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

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

✓ All Anglers

MAIL CHECK TO:

✓ 6 Social Passes

✓ 7 Lines ✓ Food & Bar Hospitality

Bluewater Movements PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

✓ 6 Angler Shirts ✓ Team Bag

✓ 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.

FOR MORE INFO: 954.725.4010

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Additional social passes and angler shirts may be purchased at the tournament if desired.

WWW.SAILFISHCHALLENGE.COM

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LEG 3

APRIL 7-10, 2021 Miami, FL

Hosted By

To Benefit

ABOUT THE ARTIST K.C. Scott, featured artist for Final Sail, was first introduced to fishing by his father on Gull Lake in Michigan where he grew up. Early childhood trips to the Florida Keys to escape the bitter cold winters in Michigan, fueled his passion for the ocean and all the creatures that swim in it. After a stint in professional golf, he ultimately landed where he has the most talented stroke, with a paintbrush in his hand.

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Schedule o� Events Hosted by:

March-2021

19

PRE-REGISTRATION EARLY ENTRY $1,200

FRIDAY

per team (plus tax)

Ends: 3/19/21

LATE ENTRY $1,700

BY MAIL, SEND CHECK TO Bluewater Movements, Inc.

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

*Must be postmarked by 3/19/21

After: 3/19/21

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

PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

per team (plus tax)

April-2021

ONLINE

(Primary Method) fish.bluewatermovements.com

KICKOFF PARTY

WEDNESDAY

CAPTAIN’S MEETING 8:00pm Review Rules & Video Requirements.

A representative from each team should attend.

ACTIVITIES WHERE Doubletree Grand

Late Registration Live Music

1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132

Food & Bar Hospitality Vendor & Sponsor Displays Auction

TIME 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Casino Fundraiser

COMPETITION DAYS April-2021

April-2021

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10

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

LIVE SCORING Sponsored by:

8:00am Lines In 4:00pm Lines Out 6:00pm (Friday) & 5:30pm (Saturday) Deadline to turn in release cards & media

AWARDS CEREMONY  8:00PM - 11:00PM WHERE

April-2021

DoubleTree Grand Hotel 1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132

10

SATURDAY 58

SCHEDULE 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

Cocktail Reception Dinner Awards

AWARDS CEREMONY WILL FOLLOW DAY 2 OF TOURNAMENT. NO SUNDAY AWARDS.

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FOR UPDATES FOLLOW US: facebook.com/fishbluewater @fishbluewater

General Prize Structure SAILFISH DIVISION

MEATFISH DIVISION

TEAM DIVISION

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

TOP TEAM $18,000 & TROPHY

1st Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

$10,000 & Trophy $4,500 & Trophy $2,500 & Trophy $2,000 & Trophy

2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place

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!

NON-PRO DIVISION

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

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

$3,500

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

ANGLER DIVISION Master Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Male Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Female Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy Top Junior Angler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy

FINAL SAIL DRAWING

1ST PLACE FREE ENTRY FINAL SAIL 2021

PERPETUAL TROPHY

BOAT BUILDER’S THROWDOWN!

Winner determined based on TOP 3 SCORES from each builder. Perpetual trophy may be displayed at winning builder’s facility until following year of competition. Eligible to other builders.

Call 954.725.4010 for requirements.

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SAILFISH CATEGORIES FISH FOR CHARITY  50/50 SPLIT  Top Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,175 Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,175 Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 23 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

HIGH ROLLER’S CLUB WINNER TAKE ALL  $31,500 Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the high point team overall. Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 35 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

LEADER’S BOARD  50/30/20 SPLIT 

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,100 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,260 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,840 Prize money in this optional category is awarded to the top three boats. Entry fee for the Leader’s Board is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 38 registered boats, which is the number entered last year. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

RELEASE ROUND UP WINNER TAKE ALL  $115,200 This optional entry category is divided into 4 rounds over 2 days of fishing. Hours of fishing in morning rounds are from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Hours of fishing in afternoon rounds are from 12:01pm to 4:00pm. Numbers ranging from 1 to 5 will be placed in a sealed container. During each round of fishing a number will be drawn from the container and 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 will be determined by whichever team released their last fish first. If there is no winner the pot will rollover into the next leg of the Quest series. Estimated purse is based on a rollover amount from Sailfish Challenge.

Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.

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SELF CENTERED WINNER TAKE ALL  $8,100 (center consoles only) The name says it all. If you like the idea of a category geared exclusively towards center console boats then here it is. Entry fee for this division is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 18 registered boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

THE BIG EASY  70/30 SPLIT  (Available to all boats)

1st Place $75,600

2nd Place $32,400

This optional high stakes category is available to all boats competing in the tournament. Entry fee for The Big Easy is $4,000.

Prize money is based upon 30 registered boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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 Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top three boats each day. Entry for the Tier 1 Daily is $1,000 per boat.

Prize money is based upon 42 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

TIER 2 DAILY  70/30 SPLIT  1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,320 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,280 per day Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top two boats each day. Entry for the Tier 2 Daily is $4,000 per boat.

Prize money is based upon 32 boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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MEATFISH CATEGORIES BIG FISH BONANZA WINNER TAKE ALL  $17,550 Prize money in this optional prize category is awarded to the team that weighs in the heaviest eligible dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish or cobia of the tournament. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 39 registered boats, prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

DYNAMITE DAILY

THE BIG THREE

 COMBINED WEIGHT - 70/30 SPLIT 

 50/30/20 SPLIT 

1st Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,245 per day 2nd Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,105 per day

Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,750 2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,050 3rd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,700

Prize money in this optional daily category is 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 23 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

Prize money in this optional category is 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 30 boats. Prize money will increase or decrease based on number of boats entered.

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Registration Info APRIL 7-10, 2021 GENERAL ENTRY FEE EARLY ENTRY: valid thru March 19, 2021

$1,284 (tax included)

LATE ENTRY: after March 19, 2021

$1,819 (tax included)

OPTIONAL ENTRY SAILFISH CATEGORIES FISH FOR CHARITY

(more details available on page 52)

$500

(50% to winner / 50% to charity)

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

SELF CENTERED - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

(center consoles only)

THE BIG EASY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

TIER 1 DAILY - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$1,000

TIER 2 DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT

$4,000

OPTIONAL ENTRY MEATFISH CATEGORIES

(more details available on page 53)

BIG FISH BONANZA - WINNER TAKE ALL

$500

DYNAMITE DAILY - 70/30 SPLIT (Combined Weight)

$1,000

THE BIG THREE - 50/30/20 SPLIT

$500

All registration and calcutta payments must be complete by the conclusion of the kickoff party.

HOW TO REGISTER Online Primary Method:

FISH.BLUEWATERMOVEMENTS.COM

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

Payment by Check Due by: MARCH 19, 2021

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

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

✓ All Anglers

MAIL CHECK TO:

✓ 6 Social Passes

✓ 7 Lines ✓ Food & Bar Hospitality

Bluewater Movements PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

✓ 6 Angler Shirts ✓ Team Bag

✓ 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.

FOR MORE INFO: 954.725.4010

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