Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

emerald coast blue marlin classic
Jun 19 2024 - 8:30am to Jun 23 2024 - 1:00pm

Just as the Gulf Coasts' blue marlin season comes to its' peak, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Tournament occurs. This annual event is ranked in the top ten big money tournaments in the world. Taking place at Sandestin on June 19-23, 2024, you can plan to enjoy a variety of events and activities surrounding this wonderful tournament experience.

2024 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Schedule

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 | REGISTRATION

  • All Day » Dock Walk at Baytowne Marina.
  • 8:30am–1:00pm » ECBC Golf Scramble at The Links Golf Club sponsored by Hancock Whitney.
  • 4:00pm–8:00pm » Registration at Hotel Effie, 1st Floor, Juniper Ballroom.
  • 6:00pm–6:30pm » Captain’s Meeting at Hotel Effie, 1st Floor, Juniper Ballroom.
  • 6:30pm–9:00pm » Kick-Off Party at Hotel Effie, 1st Floor, Juniper Ballroom.
  • 9:30pm–10:30pm » After Party at the Baytowne Marina Bar & Grill.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 | JACKPOT ENTRY & TOURNAMENT START

  • All Day » Dock Walk at Baytowne Marina.
  • 8:00am » Breakfast & Bloodies at Baytowne Marina sponsored by Gulf Coast Yacht Group.
  • 9:00am–12:00pm » Jackpot Entry at Baytowne Marina.
  • 12:00pm » Start of Tournament Fishing Watch from the Destin Pass Bridge; boats will leave the marina around 11:00am.
  • 6:00–9:00pm  Sponsor Appreciation Party at Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 | DAY ONE WEIGH-IN

  • 4:00pm–8:00pm » Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina.
  • 6:00pm » Live Music at the Baytowne Marina Bar & Grill.
  • 9:00pm » Fireworks at Baytowne Marina sponsored by The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 | THE BIG WEIGH-IN

  • 4:00pm–8:30pm » Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina.
  • 6:00pm » Teams wishing to weigh fish or turn in scorecards must be under the Destin Pass Bridge.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 | AWARDS BRUNCH

  • 10:00am–1:00pm » Awards Brunch at Baytowne Conference Center, 1st Floor, Magnolia Ballroom. Sponsored by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel-Atmore.
  • 11:00am » Awards Presentation at the Baytowne Conference Center, 1st Floor, Magnolia Ballroom.