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Blue Water Open in Sebastian Hosts Annual Fishing Tournament

Tina Hodges by Tina Hodges
Apr 16, 2023 / 11:02 AM
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Blue Water Open Fishing Tournament

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The Blue Water Open, a yearly fishing competition in Sebastian, is organized by the Sebastian Exchange Club. This year, the tournament celebrates its 29th anniversary. The competition is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Capt Hirams Resort.

Participants can start fishing from 6:00 am, and the weighing period is set from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. On the previous day, June 2, 2023, there will be a meeting for the captains from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, which will also take place at Capt Hirams.

We are calling all boat captains to gather their teams and enter to compete for cash and prizes. Why not spend a great day on the water, and a fun evening ashore, all while helping raise money for a great cause? 

The 2023 Open Purse – $21,000 

  • Main Board: $11,000 
  • Bonus Board: $4,500 
  • Top boat: $2,000 
  • Top AJ: $1,000 
  • Wahoo: $1,000 
  • Swordfish: $1,500
  • Dolphin – 1st: $1,500 2nd: $750 3rd: $500 
  • Kingfish – 1st: $1,500 2nd: $750 3rd: $500 
  • Tilefish – 1st: $1,500 2nd: $750 3rd: $500 
  • Grouper – (Black & Warsaw Excluded) 1st: $1,500 2nd: $750 3rd: $500

Boat Captain Registration

The entry fee is $250 per boat, and an optional entry fee for the Big Fish Bonanza, of $100 per boat. Boat Captains must be at Capt. Hirams on Friday, June 2, 2023, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to confirm registration, pay, and receive Captain’s Bucket. The Captain’s Meeting will be at 6:00 pm. 

Sponsor Packet

Here are the highlights of the sponsorship packages. Please refer to BWO 2023 Sponsor Packet for complete details.

  • Diamond Level  – $10,000 Sponsor (Includes Twelve Event T‐Shirts, premium online, and on-site exposure)
  • Premier Level  – $5,000 Sponsor (Includes Eight Event T‐Shirts, premium online, and on-site exposure)
  • Platinum Level  – $2500 Sponsor (Includes Six Event T-Shirts, premium online, and on-site exposure)
  • Gold Level  – $1,500 Sponsor (Includes Four Event T‐Shirts, online, and on-site exposure)
  • Silver Level  – $1,000 Sponsor (Includes Four Event T‐Shirts, online, and on-site exposure)
  • Bronze Level  – $500 Sponsor (Includes Two event T‐Shirts, online, and on-site exposure)
  • Angler Level – $325 Sponsor (Includes Two event T‐Shirt, online, and on-site exposure)

Dream Vacation Raffles

If you’re not interested in fishing in the tournament but want to help this worthy cause, purchase a few raffle tickets. They are raffling a vacation package. The total value is $5,000, or you can receive a cash value of $3,500. The drawing for this vacation will be Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Capt Hirams Resort at 6:00 pm. 

The tickets are $25 per entry or $100 for 5 tickets. You do not have to be present to win. Purchase raffle tickets by visiting the Blue Water Open website.

The winner can choose one of the following:

Colorado Springs, Colorado: August 3 – 7, 2023

  • Pikes Peak – White Water Rafting – Frontier Land
  • 4 Nights a Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Colorado Springs

Hotel Includes Breakfast, Parking & Wi-Fi, White Water Rafting & Pikes Peak by Train Excursions Roundtrip Air + Door To Door Transportation + Car Rental all Resort, Rental, Air, and mentioned excursion fees.

Asheville, North Carolina: September 14 – 18, 2023

  • Downtown – Biltmore – River Arts District
  • 4 Nights at Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville Hotel

Breakfast, Parking & Wi-Fi, White Water Rafting Excursion Included Asheville Walking Tour or Blue Ridge Mountain Tour Roundtrip Air + Door To Door Transportation + Car Rental All Resort, Rental, Air, and Mentinned Excursion Fees.

Celebrity Beyond: 10 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise – Feb 9 – 18, 2024 

  • St Maarten – St Lucia – Barbados – Antigua – St Kitts
  • New Ship – Award Winning Luxury – Luxury Cabins – Pools Casino – Spa – Night Life – Grand Plaza – Onboard Activity 32 + Venues To Eat or Drink or Lounge – Unique Shows

Included: Drinks, Wi-Fi, Crew Tips Package Includes Private Home Pick Up, Cruise Fare, Port Charges & All Government Taxes/Fees.

Put Together Your Own Vacation

  • You Pick – Anytime or Anywhere
  • $5000.00 Towards Any Travel Options
  • Custom Tailor Your Vacation or Join A Pre-Packaged Trip.
  • If The Desired Travel Is Over $5000.00, the Winner Pays the Difference.
  • (Trip must be planned and booked prior to June 2024.)

Since this Blue Water Open Fishing Tournament began, the Exchange Club of Sebastian, FL, has donated over $930,000 to local charitable organizations, including those focused on the prevention of child abuse as well as scholarships for area youth.

You can also watch the video of the tournament from last year.

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