Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

Event Description

Taking place in one of the most productive fisheries in the United States, timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin® (ECBC) has set the precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments.

This annual event offers something for everyone. Most importantly, for the angling teams, there are the deep blue waters of the Gulf, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. While onshore, both tournament participants and their families can enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins, held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin®, are free and open to the public.

The ECBC is a “modified-release” tournament and led the Gulf Coast tournament circuit in setting a high minimum length for blue marlin, which are the only billfish that may be weighed. Release points are awarded for blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish and spearfish. The three heaviest weighed blue marlin, dolphin, tuna and wahoo are eligible for cash awards, as are the top three teams entered in the Release Division, and the top three Crews entered in the Crew Division. Awards are presented to the top overall, release, lady and junior anglers, and the top overall release team has its name engraved on the Magnificent Blue Perpetual Trophy, donated by Galati Yacht Sales and Viking Yachts, sculpted by Chris Barela and on permanent display at the Marina Bar & Grill.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
4-8pm.............. Registration
6-7pm.............. Captain’s Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
9am-12pm.......Jackpot Entry
12pm ............... Start of Tournament Fishing
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
4-8pm.............. Weigh-ins at Baytowne Marina
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
4-8:30pm......... Weigh-ins at Baytowne Marina
6pm ................. End of Tournament Fishing
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
10am-1pm....... Awards Brunch
11am................ Awards Presentation

Multiday Event