Walker's Cay Open

Walker's Cay is northwest of the Abacos and fringed by its own barrier reef, makikng it one of the only places in the world where anglers can target bonefish and thousand-pound blue marlin in the same afternoon. 

This legendary fishing destination has been brought back to life by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Carl Allen. The winning SFC angling club has the honor of climbing to the top of  the iconic Walker's Cay gantry and "capturing the flag," paying homage to the island's namesake resident Thomas Walker. 

Walker was a British judge during the colonial era and was assigned to The Bahamas in the early 1700s by the empire to combat piracy. Walker died in 1721 and the island was left abandoned for more than 200 years, until it became the sport fishing haven we know it to be today. 

Competition days for the tournament are are May 28-31. 

Wednesday, May 28th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: SFC Angling Clubs Media Day (On The Hill / Church)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Registration / Welcome Coctails (Marina)
7:30 PM: Captain's Meeting & Opening Night Ceremony (Banquet Tent)

Thursday, May 29th 
5:30 AM: Coffee at the Cay
6:30 AM: Boats depart for fishing 
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Scales Open (Gantry)
7:00 PM: Daily Winner's Announced/Celebrated (Docks) 

Friday, May 30th
5:30 AM: Coffee at the Cay
6:30 AM: Boats depart for fishing 
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Scales Open (Gantry)
7:00 PM: Daily Winner's Announced/Celebrated (Docks)

Saturday, May 31st: 
5:30 AM: Coffee at the Cay
6:30 AM: Boats depart for fishing 
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Scales Open (Gantry)
7:00 PM: Daily Winner's Announced/Celebrated (Docks)
7:15 PM: Capture The Flag Celebration (Gantry)
7:45 PM: Awards Celebration (Banquet Tent)