Race for the Blue

Tofino Resort + Marina is excited to host the first annual, Race for the Blue Tuna Shoot-Out Sport Fishing Derby, September 7th – 15th, 2018 and we want you to join us. Come experience the excitement of the blue water and Pacific albacore tuna fishing while supporting a sustainable fishery in B.C.’s rarely-visited offshore paradise. Come experience the Pacific at its finest, out of sight from land with the vast blue below.

Details

The event will begin the evening of September 7th, with a mandatory captains’ meeting at Tofino Resort + Marina. On September 8th, the action kicks off as the Shoot-Out competitors race out into the great big Pacific blue for classic tuna frenzy and rare encounters with wildlife like sharks, sunfish and dolphins.

The event features a $25,000 grand prize, based on a four-fish aggregate score, and the wrap-up party on the 15th will feature live music and plenty of classic stories of the one that got away.

Entry Fee: $1,500 per boat

Registration includes:

• Swag bag & 4 team jerseys
• 4 tickets to “Cook your Catch Tuna Tuesday” (additional tickets available for $35 pp)
• 4 tickets to “Thirsty Thursday at Tofino Brewing Co.” (Additional tickets available for $20 pp)
• 4 tickets to the awards presentation & wrap-up party (Additional tickets available for $75 pp)

Stay tuned for sponsors and tournament details via our social media channels on Instagram and Facebook. #RaceForTheBlue