Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Destin is a world-class sportfishing tournament headquartered in northwestern Florida’s Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. The annual billfish tournament is held each June during the Gulf of Mexico’s peak season for blue marlin. Teams entered in the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic compete for a variety of awards, including cash prizes for the heaviest blue marlin, dolphin, tuna and wahoo. Over $1 million was awarded in the 2007 tournament, and gives serious angling teams their shot at winning a royal pay-off while receiving the royal treatment from the event hosts and sponsors. The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Destin is a “modified release” fishing tournament. A maximum of 80 teams is allowed to enter the annual event. Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Dates 6th annual tournament: June 24-29, 2008 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Entry Fees For entry fees visit www.fishecbc.com. Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Contact Information Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West Destin, FL 32550 Toll-free: (866) 505-4458 Fax: (850) 267-8178 www.fishecbc.com Click here for a complete list of Beaches of South Walton events. Sign up now to receive special offers with our free monthly Beaches of South Walton eNewsletter!
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