Cape May Marlin Tournament
July 27-30, 2023
Dear Fellow Angler,
Since the 1950’s the County of Cape May and its fishing community have held highlighted events for big game offshore fisherman. Over the years these tournaments and fisherman have made our area known for having some of the most productive fishing for White and Blue Marlin and have created some of the most world-renowned captains and crews that target them.
As the sport fishing industry has grown substantially, the recently rebranded Cape May Marlin Tournament puts our region on the map as a must-do event for Marlin fishing enthusiasts. Building on the 60 years of rich history and tradition started at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, the Cape May Marlin Tournament continues to grow as one of the oldest and prestigious release tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic!For questions regarding the tournament please feel free to contact Aaron Hoffman at 609-412-3778.
Entry Fee
$2,500 per Boat
Made payable to the South Jersey Tournaments and mailed to
PO Box 323, Cape May, NJ 08204
Tournament Entry Fee includes access for guests of up to 6 for nightly dockside hospitality and awards dinner at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May.
Schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 27
Poolside at Canyon Club Marina
6:00 PM | Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
7:30 PM | Captain’s Meeting
FRIDAY, JULY 28
Fish Day
4:00 AM | Depart Inlet
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Lines Out
5:00 – 8:00 PM | Weigh Station Open
7:30 – 9:30 PM | Evening Dockside – Cocktails, Music and Dinner, Poolside at Canyon Club Resort Marina
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Fish Day
4:00 AM | Depart Inlet
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Lines Out
5:00 – 8:00 PM | Weigh Station Open
7:30 – 9:30 PM | Evening Dockside – Cocktails, Music and Hors d’oeuvres
SUNDAY, JULY 30
Awards at Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May
Cocktail Attire Required
5:00 PM | Cocktails and Music
6:00 PM | Dinner
7:00 PM | Presentation of Awards
Calcuttas
Marlin Calcutta
$500
Most Points Overall – 1st Place 75% | 2nd Place 25%
Tuna & Dolphin Calcutta
$250 per Category
1st Place 75% | 2nd Place 25%
Daily Calcutta
$250 per Fish Day ($500 Total)
Most Daily Points – 1st Place 100%
Awards
Most Points Overall Boat
1st | 2nd | 3rd
5 Angler Awards per Boat
Most Points Overall Angler (IGFA)
1st | 2nd | 3rd
IGFA Points is for anglers who hook and fight their fish until released. Anglers may not be handed any fish at any time throughout the tournament.
Most Points Overall Angler (H&H)
1st | 2nd | 3rd
Hook and Hand Points is for any combination of angling throughout the tournament.
Angler Awards are separate categories and anglers can only qualify for one or the other.
1st Place Female Angler
1st Place Junior Angler
(16 & Under)
Heaviest Tuna
Heaviest Dolphin
Most Points Overall Team
1st | 2nd
Most Release Points Accumulated by Teams Determined at Captains Meeting
Warren Buckingham Memorial Trophy
Most Outstanding Catch
Walt Hendee Captains Award
1st Place Boat Captain
See Rules and Regulations for additional information pertaining to tournament points and prizes.