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In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary and Quincy’s 400th, Squantum Yacht Club is proud to host the premier Bluefin event on the South Shore. Join us for a weekend of elite competition, maritime tradition, and the pursuit of giants.


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The Weekend Schedule

Friday, June 26: The Kickoff Party

Dockside at Squantum Yacht Club We’re launching the weekend with a high-energy celebration on the waterfront.

  • Captain's Meeting: Required. Finalize registration and grab your gear.

  • The Feast: A full BBQ spread for captains and crews.

  • The Vibe: Live music by Tommy & the Troublemakers and a full cash bar.

  • The Launch: A loud, fun send-off before the midnight start.

Saturday, June 27: The Hunt Begins

  • 12:00 AM (Midnight): Lines in.

  • All Day: The chase is on. Battle for glory across the tournament boundaries from Stellwagen Bank and beyond.

Sunday, June 28: Weigh-In & Awards


Afternoon at Squantum Yacht Club The competition concludes on the SYC Main Dock as we find out who brought the heaviest hitter to the scales. 

  • Celebration on The Deck: Burgers, dogs, and sides served while the stories of the "one that got away" get bigger.

  • Awards Ceremony: Cash purse presentations for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.



Entry & Commercial Requirements

Tournament Entry: $400 per boat 
Includes Captain and crew registration, cash purse eligibility, and Friday Night Kickoff access.


Strict Eligibility:

This is a Commercial-Only tournament. All participating vessels must possess one of the following:

  • Atlantic Tunas General Category Permit

  •  Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat Permit (with a commercial endorsement)

Can Leave From Any Port



The "Virtual" Weigh-In & Rules

To allow captains maximum time on the water and the flexibility to use their preferred dealers, we have eliminated the physical weigh-in at the club.

Submission Requirements:

  • Must attend Captain's meeting.
  • Winners will be determined by the weight recorded on the official commercial sales slip.
  • Weigh in is based off of buyer's slip, tuna must be weighted dressed.

    To qualify, you must submit:
  1. A clear photo of your Buyer’s Slip with the date, weight, and permit number clearly visible.

  2. Photo or Video Evidence: Clear footage or photography of the fish being landed and weighed at the dealer is required for verification.



The Purse

Winner Takes All. Heaviest fish wins the tournament.

Please note we are using the Zeffy platform for this event. There is no fee required for using Zeffy. On checkout there is an option to donate, which can be set to $0.

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Squantum Yacht Club

Putting the South Shore back on the tournament map. For logistics or mooring inquiries for the Friday Kickoff, please contact the club.

Location & Contact

SQUANTUM YACHT CLUB

646 Quincy Shore Drive, PO Box 67, Quincy, MA 02170 |  617.770.4811