NEW this year-- We've added the REEF Division!
We are excited to announce the upcoming Blue Water Odyssey Pelagic & Reef Competition, a unique team-based multi day tournament dedicated to promoting safety through buddy diving, sustainable fishing practices, and community.
The Blue Water Odyssey and Reef Competition aims to bring together spearfishing fishing enthusiasts from across the region to compete in a friendly yet competitive environment. More importantly, it serves as a platform to educate participants and the community on the importance of responsible fishing practices and marine conservation.
There are two entry categories: Pelagic (tuna, white sea bass, yellowtail, dorado) and Reef (halibut, calico, rubber lip, and opal eye). You can take part in one or both. Sign up now!
EVENT SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday July 19, 2024 $100 for Pelagic, $35 for Reef or $135 for both, per diver
Call 805-451-4888
+$25 for Late Registration due by Friday July 26, 2024
ENTRY PACKAGES:
Includes Shirt & Raffle Ticket for Grand Prize.
PELAGIC ENTRY $100
PRIZE
1st / 2nd / 3rd Place Teams (70-20-10% respectively)
Best four fish cumulative weight
includes Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna (Limit 1), Bigeye Tuna, Dorado, Marlin, Yellowtail, Wahoo and White Sea Bass.
REEF ENTRY $35
PRIZE
1st / 2nd / 3rd Place Teams (70-20-10% respectively)
Best four fish cumulative weight
includes Halibut, Calico, Sandbass, Lingcod, Cabazon, Rubber Lip Perch, and Opal Eye.
Must follow CDFW regulations.
REEF & PELAGIC ENTRY $135
CHECK-IN
Roll Call - only one team member is required to check in.
Friday, July 26, 2024 from 10-6pm at the shop or FaceTime us from the mainland.
Blue Tuna Spearfishing
2555 E Main St.
Ventura, Ca 93003
Tournament Day 1 - Dive all day
Sat., July 27, 2024
Tournament Day 2 - Weigh-In-
Sunday, July 28, 2024
3-4pm Weigh-In
5pm Award Ceremony
Other Rules
DOWNLOAD RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Every Diver Must Complete and Email Entry form to us,
Teams/Divers that do not submit a Release of Liability Will Be Disqualified
* 2-4 person teams.
* Freediving only. No Scuba tanks for hunting, only if necessary to safely retrieve a fish.
* Spearguns/Polespears only
* Only these fish included in the contest: Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna (limit 1), Bigeye Tuna, Dorado, Yellowtail, Wahoo, White Sea Bass, Halibut, Calico, Lingcod, Cabazon, Rubber Lip Perch, and Opal Eye. From these fish the diver is limited to legal species and sizes as defined by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. Diver’s must possess all required licensing and certification required by the area of jurisdiction.
* Entrants must submit a completed and signed Release of Liability form with payment.
* Only fish shot on July 27-28 will be counted.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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Blue Water Odyssey Tournament - No Refund Policy
1. Overview This no refund policy applies to all participants of the Blue Water Odyssey Tournament organized by Blue Tuna Spearfishing Inc. By registering for the tournament, participants agree to comply with this policy.
2. Non-Refundable Registration Fees All registration fees for the Blue Water Odyssey Tournament are non-refundable. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Early bird registration fees
- Standard registration fees
- Late registration fees
3. Non-Transferable Registration Registration for the Blue Water Odyssey Tournament is non-transferable. Participants cannot transfer their registration to another person or apply their registration fee to future tournaments.
4. No Refunds for Cancellations Participants who cancel their registration for any reason will not receive a refund. This policy applies regardless of the reason for cancellation, including but not limited to personal circumstances, medical conditions, or travel issues.
5. Event Cancellation or Postponement In the unlikely event that the Blue Water Odyssey Tournament is cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of Blue Tuna Spearfishing Inc., no refunds will be issued. Participants will be offered the option to apply their registration fee to a rescheduled date or a future event organized by Blue Tuna Spearfishing Inc.
6. Weather and Safety The Blue Water Odyssey Tournament will proceed as scheduled, regardless of weather conditions, unless it is deemed unsafe by the organizers. In such cases, no refunds will be issued. Safety is our top priority, and the decision to cancel or postpone the event will be made with the participants' well-being in mind.
7. Agreement to Terms By registering for the Blue Water Odyssey Tournament, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by this no refund policy. Participants also acknowledge that this policy is binding and non-negotiable.
8. Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, participants may contact Blue Tuna Spearfishing Inc. at 805-451-4888.