2023 Quest for the Crest Program

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WHEN YOUR WORLD CHANGES EVERY SECOND.

When it’s all on the line and the stakes are high, you have to be ready for anything.

why Contender Boats are built to give you an edge in moments like this. And it’s why we obsess over every detail. It’s not just the right way, it’s the only way.

to us, this is more than just fishing.

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 fi sh?

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.

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 fi sh?

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 sailfi sh 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 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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A CHAMPIONSHIP PEDIGREE

As the proverbial saying goes, “There’s no I in Team”. No one understood that concept better than Joe Neber, founder of Contender Boats when he assembled Contender One, their ‘A Team’ to compete on competitive sailfishing’s largest stage – The Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series. Whereas many teams on the sailfish circuit are a collection of top anglers, mates and captains that have put together a roster they believe gives them the best chance for success, C1 is notably different. Sure, they have one of the top captains in the game, MVP mates and great anglers, but a core part of the C1 DNA is unique to them. They are one of, if not the only team in the series with over half of their crew that are actual employees of the manufacturer of the boat they compete on. Clearly that blended formula is working to perfection for team C1 with numerous victories in sailfish tournaments in recent years. None bigger than their Hall of Fame achievement in 2022 when they claimed the most prestigious title in sailfishing, winning the burgundy jackets and the Quest for the Crest championship title!

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MEET THE TEAM

Captain: Quinton Dieterle (Captain “Q”) runs the charter boat, the Cutting Edge out of Key Biscayne and has had great success over the last 30 years fishing Billfish tournaments. He has received over 30 top captain awards, has won the “World Sailfish Tournament” and has been nominated in 2009 and 2010 as one of the top 5 captains in the world by In the Bite Magazine.

Mate: Cap Hinkley was born to fish having been raised on the waters of South Florida. He started out as a mate for Captain Q on the Cutting Edge, where he worked for 10 years. Cap worked his way from deckhand to sailfish teammate and on to Captain. A decorated tournament captain himself, Cap is no stranger to victory at sea.

Mate: Lucas Nido is a newer addition to the team. A full-time mate on the Cutting Edge for the past two years, Lucas is learning the ropes and honing his skills on the tournament boat under Captain Q’s watchful guidance.

Mate: Mike Lawson is another new addition to the C1 team. Mike also trained at Cutting Edge U with Captain Q for 10 years and although new to C1, he has been fishing on the sailfish circuit for over 13 years with great success. Mike is a two-time Quest champion earning his first burgundy jacket fishing with team Blue Time in the inaugural year of the Quest Series.

earning his first burgundy jacket fishing with year

Angler: Jon Cooper (AKA Froggy) may be best known for his freediving and spearfishing expertise and as a

US Spearfishing national champion. However, don’t let his good looks and smooth attitude fool you. He’s a fierce competitor and perhaps one of the winningest mates to compete in the South Florida Sailfish Circuit. Captain Q and Froggy have been competing together for over 15 years. When not fishing on C1, Jon runs fishing and dive charters on his 39’ Contender, Diversion. Jon also works in sales for Contender where he draws on his knowledge and expertise to bring ideas and innovations to the production and design teams.

Angler: Steve Cunningham has spent the majority of his 40-year career in the fishing industry with Contender Boats as VP of Operations. He is now running Contender’s new factory in Fort Pierce where he is charged with building all Contenders 32’ and down. While boatbuilding may be his day job, Steve is an accomplished tournament captain and legendary boat operator.

Angler: Kenny Pontaris, after 35 years in the marine industry, joined the Contender team as VP of Manufacturing where he brings a wealth of experience both as a Captain as well as a boatbuilder. Most recently, Kenny captained the C1 team in our first season fishing the legendary

City. This is his first season as Angler on Team.

for a better and more efficient way to build the

White Marlin Open and the new Jimmy Johnson Quest for the Ring in Atlantic City. This is his first season as Angler on the C1 Sailfish Team. Kenny is constantly rethinking and innovating, always looking for a better and more efficient way to build the highest performing center consoles on the market.

Angler: Ivan “I tighty here" Souto is C1’s flat line extraordinaire and silent assassin. In addition to being a staple on the C1 team and keeping us all fed and happy, Ivan manages Contender’s pre-rig department overseeing the production of each boat coming down the line. Ivan has fished on C1 since the inception of the team and has been with Contender for 32 years.

Angler: Amanda Sabin, while she was unable to join her team in 2022, is certainly worthy of her recognition as a valuable member of C1. Head of Marketing for Contender Boats, she also happens to be one hell of an angler with several top female and a master angler title in the Quest Series and she has also completed a royal slam in one year! She had a pee-wee angler in tote with a delivery date scheduled right in the heart of the 2022 season, otherwise she would have been right there shoulder to shoulder with her C1 team! We are excited to see her back in the saddle for 2023!

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CONTENDER ONE

This tournament and series rank up there with the best wins of my career. Of course, winning the World Sailfish was a milestone and all the records we have set up and down the coast with historic numbers from the Sailfish Derby with 59 releases to the K-Rock Classic with 50 sails and a blue marlin released and the Lauderdale Billfish tournament with 37 releases is hard to forget. But it’s hard to describe how badly I wanted to win this series and do well for Contender Boats. I knew in my heart that we had the ability to win this. I also felt there was no better fishermen out there than the crew that we put together this year.

Running over 290 trips on my charter boat last year, on every trip, I tried to treat it as if I was fishing in the Quest series and what would I do. Some people may have thought we had too many chiefs on the boat, but at the end of the day, the decision of where we went and moves that we made rested on my shoulders, and I had the full support of my team.

Looking back, when we started off the series in Palm Beach fishing Operation Sailfish, I can still remember the anxiety I had going into the tournament and knowing that we had to get off to a solid start. We came out swinging with a slammer day fishing near the north boundary and caught 14 sailfish. As the second day arrived the weather changed, and fishing died off but we still managed to hold on to fourth place, which I knew would keep us in the running for the series.

The second tournament of the series, Sailfish Challenge, is the most difficult tournament to win in my opinion and

the decision-making process is crucial. With a 100-mile boundary you have a lot of options and a lot to consider. Fishing the prior couple weeks every day on the Cutting Edge, I felt I had a really good idea where we had to fish for the results we needed. We decided to stay in Miami and fish the area I fished all week and it paid off. We caught sailfish off free jumpers, and at the last minute we managed to pull off some Contender One heroics and catch a triple-header. It was an incredible win but who would have imagined what was in store for us in the next event.

Final Sail, the last leg of the series, has always been a good sailfish tournament for me. I’ve placed second in the tournament at least a few times but this time it had a lot more meaning. All I can remember thinking for weeks prior to the tournament is don’t screw this up. My mindset was, ‘Just go out and fish like you do every day and let things fall into place and when you really need something big, make it happen.’ And as all great stories go, the first day did not go as planned. But the second day was truly amazing. We caught a five banger to start off the day and just kept it rolling as the day progressed. I made a last-minute run thirty minutes back to the south to set up on the Haulover boil and we ended up catching another five banger at the end of the day to swing us into second place and secure the series win! Honestly, I still can’t believe we were able to pull it off. I am just a happy dirty yellowtail eating focker! Froggy and I are best friends and it meant so much to witness his emotion after years of hard work culminated with the biggest win of our careers. – Captain “Q”

SERIES AWARDS

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

OVERALL

CUSTOM RODS

champions of the Quest for the Crest will also receive a custom set of Built by Randy Towe Series rods to include:

conventional rods

spinning rods

nets

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MASTER ANGLER

WHEN THEY ARE UP TO BAT, THEY DON’T STRIKE OUT.

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.

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!

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HAN ICONIC ACHIEVEMENT WORTHY OF AN ICONIC AWARD.

Courtesy of Altier Jewelers, the offi cial 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.

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~Four will be awarded to the Top Female Angler of the Quest for the Crest Series. Show the guys how it’s done ladies.

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SERIES RULES

GENERAL 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: 12/28/22

Sailfi sh Challenge: 2/8/23

Final Sail: 3/29/23

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 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 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.

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

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

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 Sailfish: 8:00am & 4:00pm on January 13 & 14, 2023 Sailfish Challenge: 8:00am & 4:00pm on February 24 & 25, 2023

Final Sail: 8:00am & 4:00pm on April 14 & 15, 2023

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 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.

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 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.

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. Charter Boat Division: To qualify for the charter boat division, the following criteria must be met:

• Boat must possess a valid charter/head boat permit from NOAA

• Participating team must be an actual charter with paying customers, not hired guns fi shing on board a charter boat

• Captain and/or owner's primary income is derived from the charter business and does not operate as a side business

• Maximum of one captain and two mates plus customers. The customers are the only anglers on the boat. The rod may only be passed one time from a mate to a customer and that should occur immediately after the drag is engaged on a hooked fish.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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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Meatfish Division

MEATFISH AGGREGATE

1st Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500

2nd Place Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500

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Self Centered

WINNER TAKE ALL

(center consoles only)

$6,300

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 14 registered boats.

Small Boat Stash

WINNER

$2,700

(Eligible to boats 37’ and under)

Prize money is this optional category is awarded to the top two small boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 6 registered boats.

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1st Place $85,680 2nd Place $36,720

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 34 registered boats.

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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 30 boats.

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2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,860

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Prize money in this optional category is awarded for the heaviest three fi sh weighed in the tournament. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfish, and cobia. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 36 boats.

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Prize money in this optional daily category is awarded to the top two boats each day with the heaviest combined weight of four fi sh. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfi sh, and cobia. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based upon 23 boats.

The Big Three

Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2nd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,375

3rd Heaviest Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250

Prize money in this optional category is awarded for the heaviest three fi sh weighed in the tournament. Eligible species are dolphin, wahoo, tuna, kingfi sh, and cobia. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Prize money is based upon 25 boats.