Official Rules: Sailfish Showdown Annual Tournament 2024
Last Updated: 12/10/2025
Tournament Regulations for Sailfish Showdown Annual Tournament 2024
Please read all rules carefully. Adherence to these rules is mandatory for all participants in this specific tournament.
1. Participation & Eligibility
All participants must be registered for the 'Sailfish Showdown Annual Tournament 2024'.
Participants must possess a valid fishing license as required by Florida state law.
Team entries are allowed, with a maximum of 4 anglers per registered boat.
The tournament organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to any individual or team.
2. Tournament Period & Boundaries
The tournament officially starts at 6:00 AM on October 26, 2024, and concludes at 4:00 PM on October 26, 2024.
Fishing is permitted only within the designated tournament boundaries, defined as Florida's Atlantic coastal waters between Jupiter Inlet and Government Cut (Miami).
All boats must depart from and return to registered tournament check-in points.
3. Tagging & Reporting (Sailfish)
Only officially tagged sailfish are eligible for the grand prize.
If a tagged sailfish is caught, the tag must be reported immediately to tournament control via the official tournament radio channel or phone number.
The physical tag must be presented to tournament officials at the weigh-in station by 5:00 PM on the tournament day.
Photographic/video evidence of the catch, tag, and boat may be required for sailfish.
4. General Conduct & Safety
All participants must adhere to U.S. Coast Guard boating safety regulations.
The use of drones for scouting fish is prohibited.
Sportsmanlike conduct is expected at all times. Any form of cheating or rule violation will result in immediate disqualification.
All decisions made by the tournament director and committee are final.
Participants are responsible for their own safety and the safety of their crew.
5. Catch & Release (Non-Tagged Sailfish)
This tournament promotes the conservation of sailfish. All non-tagged sailfish must be handled with care and released alive in a manner that ensures their maximum probability of survival.
Proper revival techniques should be employed if necessary for sailfish.
Anglers are encouraged to use circle hooks to minimize injury to the fish.
Important Notice
These rules are specific to Sailfish Showdown Annual Tournament 2024 and are subject to change at the discretion of the tournament organizers. Any updates will be communicated to registered participants for this event. By participating in this tournament, you agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of the tournament officials.