The Quest for the Crest is back for the 2020 season and BIGGER than ever before. NEW changes to be announced and debuted in the upcoming series – stay tuned!
On January 15, 2020 an infantry of elite sailfishing teams will converge on Sailfish Resort & Marina to prepare for Operation Sailfish, Leg 1 of the highly touted Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series.
Their mission: 2 days of battle against sailfish on the high seas off West Palm Beach, FL.
What’s at stake?
An $800,000 purse and the exclusive champions dog tags will have teams focused and ready to make every release count!
The military undertones of Operation Sailfish were created in honor of true American heroes – our United States Military. A signature ‘Take a Hero Fishing Day’ is hosted during the tournament to thank them for their incredible service. Operation Sailfish proudly supports its charitable partner, Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families that can thrive in the communities they’ve worked hard to protect.
Show your pride for America and our military heroes and join us for Operation Sailfish on January 15- 19, 2020!
Captain’s Meeting Thursday, January 16th | Palms Fish Camp Restaurant January 17th & 18th – Jacksonville, FL Weigh In: Joe Carlucci – Sister’s Creek Park and Boat Ramp
“Fishin’ For The Boys” Fishing Tournament Jacksonville 2020
IMPORTANT DATES:
Captain’s Meeting – January 14th at 7 pm at the JFRD Union Hall
Final Ceremony with Check Presentation – January 25th at 7 pm at JFRD Union Hall
FISHING TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
The Fishinfortheboys tournament is a 1 fish aggregate tournament
The winner is only required to weigh 1 fish. Up to 3 fish can be weighed. Heaviest fish will count
Check in/out: Fishing begins at safe light. Fishing ends at 4:00 PM. Any fish caught after 4 will not count. ALL BOATS NOT WEIGHING IN MUST CHECK IN VIA TEXT (904.864.1155 or 904.534.2491). Weigh in starts at 4:30 PM at Palms Fish Camp. (6359 Hecksher Drive, Jacksonville, Fl) and end at 6:30 PM. If weighing in by boat, you must be North of the Clapboard Creek bridge and in site of the weigh master by 6:30 PM. You do not have to weigh in by boat. You may transport your fish to the weigh in site. The line will be closed at 6:30 PM.
Captain’s Choice: Captains may choose their fishing day of either Saturday January 18th or Sunday January 19th. Captain’s fishing on Saturday must declare to the tournament director by 10 PM Friday night of their intention. Captain’s may for any reason cancel their intention to fish Saturday by 8:00 AM Saturday if no lines have been deployed. All Captains not fishing Saturday will be automatically considered to fish on Sunday and no declaration will be needed.
Entry Fee : $250
Calcuttas: 100 for the heaviest fish caught.
No registered vessel may come into contact with another vessel unless an emergency situation arises.
No mutilated fish will be weighed.
All fish must be caught on rod and reel only.
In case of tie, winner will be determined by earliest weigh in time.
To be in the tournament, entry form/registration and calcuttas must be paid and turned by the Captain’s meeting Tuesday, January 14 at the JFRD Union Hall, 625 Stockton St. Jacksonville, Fl 32204.
Boat and crew information will be filled out at the Captains meeting.
The Buccaneer Cup 120 Wettaw Lane #216 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
GENERAL INFORMATION
Captain’s Meeting: January 22, 2020 Location TBA (Registration/Calcutta Entry 5 to 9 PM)
Happy Hour Party January 24, 2020 Location TBA
Awards Dinner: January 25, 2020 The Sailfish Club, 1338N. Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Fishing Days – January 23, 24 & 25, 2020. Teams choose 2 out of the 3 days to fish. Fishing days must be announced prior to lines in or the day will be considered a lay day. Teams must fish a total of 2 days to qualify.
Fishing Hours – Lines in 8:00 AM. Lines out 3:30 PM
Boundaries: From 27.30.00 latitude (Ft. Pierce Inlet area) to 26.02.00 latitude (Ft. Lauderdale Inlet area) and no further offshore than 072.50 longitude.
Boats must leave and return through Lake Worth or Jupiter Inlets. Vessels may depart through these inlets no earlier than 6:30 AM. All teams are required to notify the Radio Committee that they intend to fish on a given fishing day and which type of bait they intend to use prior to setting lines.
Teams must drop off catch logs and video catch verification to tournament staff at Sailfish Marina or Castaway Marina no later than 5:00 PM for each fishing day. Rules Committee has discretion to adjust times provided that notification is given to all tournament participants prior to lines in (8:00 AM).
Boats must fish 2 days for tournament to be official.
Teams fish at their own discretion and assume all liability. In the event of a weather emergency, the committee reserves the right to make changes to the schedule for the safety of the teams competing.
Entry fees are not refundable.
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2 Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament Deerfield Beach 2020
2 Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament Deerfield Beach 2020
Save the Date!!! Our 10th Annual Two Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament – January 30-February 1, 2020. All Proceeds Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (Jim & Jan Moran Unit). For Sponsorship and/or Registration Contact Denise Buzzelli (954) 427-0353. Let’s make this year the best ever!!!
Two Georges at the Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Marina
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