Two recent weekends lost to heavy sea conditions uncommon for the month of May created scheduling challenges for local offshore fishing tournaments.
Since organizations rely on these events as important fundraising vehicles, expect the next two weekends to have many opportunities for the competitive offshore and inshore angler. Saturday. Eighth annual Vero Radiology Catch for the Cure, Fort Pierce City Marina. Dolphin only. Captain’s meeting at 6 p.m. Friday at Vero Radiology, 3725 11th Circle, Vero Beach. Entry fee: $125 per boat. Payout: $5,000 based on 100 boats. Of note: $35,000 raised for American Cancer Society. Information: Call (772) 473-8104. Saturday. Anchor’s Aweigh at Taylor Creek Marina second annual Inshore Tournament, Anchor’s Aweigh at Taylor Creek Marina, Fort Pierce. Leg No. 5 of Florida Flatsfishing Association series. Snook, trout, redfish weigh-in and release. Captain’s meeting at 6 p.m. at 1600 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. Entry fee: $50 per angler. Payout: $500 for first in each division, $1,000 slam. Of note: This is first event of FLFA’s second half. Information: www.MyFLFA.com or (772) 633-8800. Saturday. Palm Beach County KDW Classic to benefit the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation and Kids Fishing Day, Riviera Beach Municipal Marina. Kingfish, dolphin, wahoo. Entry fee: $175 per boat for members of WPBFC and Riviera Beach Marina $200 per boat for non-members before May 21, $250 after. Payout: Cash and prizes. Information: www.kdwclassic.com or (561) 832-6780. June 5-6. Exchange Club of Sebastian 16th annual Blue Water Open, Sebastian. Kingfish, dolphin, wahoo, grouper/snapper. Captain’s meeting June 5 at 6 p.m. at Squid Lips Grill, 1660 Indian River Dr., Sebastian. Entry fee: $200 per boat. Payout: $12,000 purse guaranteed. Of note: All proceeds go to help end child abuse. Information: www.bluewateropen.com or (772) 388-5609. JUNE
12-13: Florida Flatsfishing Association Free Junior Angler Catch and Release Inshore Tournament, site TBA. Species: If it swims, it counts. Entry fee: Free. Payout: Prizes. Information: www.MyFLFA.com or (772) 633-8800.