Salt Life Bluewater Tournament

The second stop on the 2024 SFC International Division circuit brings teams to America's oldest city and one of the oldest competitions in the SFC Billfish Championship - the Salt Life Bluewater Tournament.

The Northeast Florida Marlin Association has been hosting the Bluewater Tournament for over half a century, with the 52nd Edition primed to be one for the record books. 

Local teams from Northeast Florida and teams that compete in the Bahamas and Southeast Florida sailfishing circuits will collide in St. Johns County during the region's annual blue marlin run. Some of the largest blue marlin in state history have been landed off of Florida's Historic Coast. And when the boats are back on shore, the town proudly hosts visitors at some of the premier dining destinations in the historic distric. 

SFC fans are invited to the Salt Life Food Shack on St. Augustine Beach for watch parties in the afternoon, and family friendly activities at the Salt Life Fan Fest. 

Media Day for the Salt Life Bluewater Tournament is Wednesday, May 8, followed by the Captain's Meeting & Opening Night Reception that evening at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association Clubhouse.

Competition days for the Salt Life Bluewater Tournament are May 9-11.

Wednesday, May 8th

1:00 - 5:00PM: SFC Media Day for All Competitors
5:00 PM: Salt Life Fan Fesitval Village Opens (Registration)
7:00 PM: Captain’s Meeting 
7:30 PM: NEFMA Club Raffle

Thursday, May 9th

4:30 AM: Boats Depart from St. Auguestine Sea Buoy or Mayport Jetties
7:00 AM: Lines In
12:00 - 2:00PM: Live Coverage on CBSSN 
3:00 PM: Salt Life Fan Fesitval Village Opens
4:00 PM: Lines Out
5:00 PM: Scale Opens, Bar & Food Available

Friday, May 10th

4:30 AM: Boats Depart from St. Auguestine Sea Buoy or Mayport Jetties
7:00 AM: Lines In
1:00 -3:00PM: Live Coverage on CBSSN
3:00 PM: Salt Life Fan Fesitval Village Opens
4:00 PM: Lines Out
5:00 PM: Scale Opens, Bar & Food Available
6:00 PM: NEFMA Fish Fry/Live Music Event
7:00 PM: Raffle

Saturday, May 11th

4:30 AM: Boats Depart from St. Auguestine Sea Buoy or Mayport Jetties
7:00 AM: Lines In
1:00 PM: Salt Life Fan Fesitval Village Opens
4:00 PM: Lines Out
5:00 PM: Scale Opens, Bar & Food Available
7:30 PM: Awards Dinner/Ceremony