2026 Bash Fundraiser: TBD

​2026 Tournament Dates: TBD

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Detailed Schedule of Events

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Bash Fundraiser (Ticketed event) 

• 5:00 PM: Official Bluefin Blowout Apparel Store opens!

• 6:00 PM: Registration

• 6:30 PM: Cocktails & Bash Bites

• 7:00PM: Opening  Remarks & Dinner

• 8:00PM: Program Start  

• Party till the tent clears!​

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Captain's Welcome (Private event for captains, crew, and qualifying sponsor levels only, this event is not open to the public.) 

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• 1:00 PM: Captain Check In Opens   

• 6:00 PM: Introduction + Tournament Rules ​​
      (A representative from your boat must be on site for the rules)  

• 6:30 PM: Captain & Crew Welcome Dinner
      (Tattoos provided in welcome package)

• 10:00 PM: Boats allowed to leave the dock

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Day 1 Weigh-Ins & Food Truck Fundraiser (Open to the public.)

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• 10:00AM Official Bluefin Blowout Apparel Store opens!

• 11:00 AM: Weigh-In Opens

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Food Truck Fundraiser

  • Event entry is FREE! Food truck meal tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $20 each.

•  9:00pm: Weigh-In Closes

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Day 2 Weigh-Ins 

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• 10:00AM Official Bluefin Blowout Apparel Store opens!

• 11:00 AM: Weigh-In Opens (Open to the public)

• 4:30 PM: Weigh-In Closes 

• 6:00pm: Captain & Crew Dinner (Private event for captains, crew, and qualifying sponsor levels only. This event is not open to the public.)​​

• 7:00pm: Awards & Closing Ceremonies (Private event for captains, crew, and qualifying sponsor levels only. This event is not open to the public.)

 

General Info ​​​

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Rules and Regulations: Please Click Here for our Rules​​​

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2025 Prizes 

• 117 Boats

• Money Raised for Alzheimer's Association: $473,000

• First Place: Jimmy Rig Charters $162,000 in cash and prizes

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​2024 Prizes

• 88 Boats

• Money Raised for Alzheimer's Association: $500,000 

• First Place: Mojo $136,000 in cash and prizes

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​2023 Prizes

• 85 Boats

• Money Raised for Alzheimer's Association: $423,000 

• First Place: Molly Jane $160,000 in cash and prizes

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Location and Logistics

• Venue Address: Cape Ann Marina Resort - 75 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA

• Docking Information: Please contact Cape Ann Marina

• Accommodation Options: See FAQs 

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Contact Information

• Tournament Director

  • Name: Cidalia Schwartz

  • Phone: (978) 979-9300

  • Email: cschwartz@lyonwaugh.com

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