Anticipation is building for the 16th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Resort. Last year they set a record with 85 boats registered, this year is expected to be even higher. The Blue Marlin Classic is far from a local event, attracting entries throughout south eastern United States.
Changes to the 2018 event include a new minimum length requirement at 107 inches. This is an effort to help conserve some of the smaller, juvenile marlin. The Blue Marlin Classic runs from June 20-24, but the actual fishing begins at noon June 21 ending on the 23rd. Boats take off from Destin Pass after the horn blasts. Weigh-ins take place Friday and Saturday evenings.
Part of the fun is attending some of the popular happenings leading up to the Classic, as this is a celebration that the whole city gets involved in. Here is a schedule of events for the 2018 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic:
2018 Blue Marlin Classic Schedule of Events
Location: Sandestion Golf & Beach Resort, Miramar Beach, FL
Tuesday, June 19: ECBC GOLF SCRAMBLE
- 9:00am - 2:00pm — Inaugural ECBC Golf Scramble at Raven Golf Club
- 7:00pm–9:00pm — Movie Night at the Marina
Wednesday, June 20: REGISTRATION & CAPTAIN'S MEETING
- All Day Dock Walk at the Baytowne Marina
- 11:30am - 2:00pm — Rascal ECBC Tournament Team Lunch: Dock, Dine & Drink
- 4:00pm–8:00pm — Registration at Baytowne Conference Center, 2nd Floor
- 6:00pm–7:00pm — Captain’s Meeting at Baytowne Conference Center, 2nd Floor
- 7:00pm–10:00pm — Kick-Off Party
- 10:00pm–midnight — Kick-Off After-Party at the Baytowne Marina Bar & Grill
Thursday, June 21: JACKPOT ENTRY &TOURNAMENT START
- All Day Dock Walk at the Baytowne Marina
- 9:00am–12:00pm — Rascal Hangover Clinic
- 9:00am–12:00pm — Jackpot Entry at the Baytowne Marina Bar & Grill
- 12:00pm — Start of Tournament Fishing
- 6:00pm-9:00pm — Sponsor Appreciation Party at Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House
Friday, June 22: FUN AT THE MARINA & DAY ONE WEIGH-IN
- 10:00pm–2:00pm — ECBC Kids Catch & Release Tournament at the Baytowne Marina Beach
- 3:00pm — Film by Costa del Mar, aired on the Baytowne Marina Jumbotron
- 4:00pm–9:00pm — Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina
- 6:00pm — Live Music at the Baytowne Marina Bar & Grill
- 8:00pm — Teams wishing to weigh fish or return scorecards must be under the Destin Pass Bridge
- 9:00pm — Fireworks at Baytowne Marina sponsored by The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Saturday, June 23: THE BIG WEIGH-IN
- 4:00pm–10:00pm — Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina
- 6:00pm — Teams wishing to weigh fish or return scorecards must be under the Destin Pass Bridge
Sunday, June 24: AWARDS BRUNCH
- 10:00am–1:00pm — Awards Brunch at Baytowne Conference Center
- 11:00am — Awards Presentation
Download the full 2018 Schedule here, the 2018 Tournament Rules, or get more information at Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic website.
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