2012 Hyannis Tuna Fest - June 21-23

Castafari presents the Second Annual 2012 Hyannis Tuna Fest hosted by Hyannis Marina and Trader Ed's Restaurant. Tuna Fest 2012 is bringing Cape Cod another world-class bluefin tuna sportfishing competition, celebrating one of the best and most thriving bluefin tuna fisheries in the world. The 2011 event was a total success (see results), and we're hoping to grow this event each year. This year's event will take place June 21 through 23, 2012 (rain dates will be July 12-14). The SECOND ANNUAL 2012 HYANNIS TUNA FEST will be open to the public, catering to all boat owners and offshore fishing enthusiasts. The event will also be working in conjunction with ONE MISSION which is a public charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families.

The 2012 Tuna Fest will offer a $10,000 CASH prize (based on 30 boats), a 16 foot Key West boat giveaway division, Simrad chartplotter award, stand up rod/reel combo prizes, big money calcuttas, live entertainment, great food, fun atmosphere, marine industry vendor displays, and some of the best big game tuna fishing in the world! The early season was strategically chosen for this event as it is a highly productive time for Cape Cod bluefin tuna fishing. What’s also nice about this early season bluefin fishery is that it’s very close to shore...sometimes within a mile off the beach! Tuna Fest offers an exciting format of rules which allows for many different fishing strategies. Please check the Schedule, Prizes, and Rules pages for more information.

Castafari will be working around the clock to align Tuna Fest with reputable industry sponsors who will be setting up booths, donating prizes, and contributing to the premium tournament captain’s bags provided to each registered vessel. Participants can expect:

• Exciting tournament atmosphere
• Discounted rates on dockage and fuel for all tournament vessels!
• Quality served meals Thursday and Saturday
• Marine industry representatives and displays
• Live musical entertainment
• 10,000 CASH PRIZE, boat giveaway calcutta, and great prizes
• Spacious tournament lighted tent
• Outdoor pool/tiki bar at Trader Eds
• High spectacle weigh station
• Organized rules and regulations
• Publicly posted calcuttas
• Strictly enforced sportsmanship
• Onsite marine store
• Quality slip accommodations
• Tackle delivery service
• Onsite fuel(gas or diesel)
• Hospitable tournament staff 24/7
• Weigh station sponsored by the Hyannis Anglers Club

DOCKAGE:
All boats entering Tuna Fest 2012 must first register for the event before becoming eligible for dockage. If you are interested in a slip, it is in your best interest to register for the tournament as soon as possible. Please check out our registration page for more information.