A Big Change For Spectators At White Marlin Open

The long-standing tradition of crowds gathering at Harbour Island in Ocean City for the White Marlin Open weigh-in will go away this year. Organizers of the fishing tournament held each August say the new viewing location at the 3rd Street recreation complex will be the only viewing spot open to the public. Harbour Island will…

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White Marlin Open To Reduce Spectator Capacity At Weigh-Ins

The White Marlin Open has announced several safety protocols for the upcoming tournament in Ocean City. Organizers have been working with the Worceter County Health Department to develop protocols and guidelines. The number of spectators at the Harbour island weigh-ins will be significantly reduced. A recreation field will be used for a family-friendly gathering at…

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White Marlin Open May Add Virtual Viewing Spot

The White Marlin Open is looking to sail on this summer in Ocean City. During a Council work session Tuesday, members were updated on the Open’s progress in dealing with the parameters of the COVID-19 pandemic as the event draws closer. Its legal counsel Joe Moore also said about 25 additional boats are interested in…

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UPDATED: 45th Annual White Marlin Open A Record Breaker!

UPDATED – 8-11-18 – The 45th White Marlin Open ended with a close finish with two white marlins weighing in at 83 pounds to take first and second place.Ā  Pascual Jimenez from Mexico takes home $2.58-million after he brought in his marlin on the last day of the event.Ā  (The rules state that if there…

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USCG Rescues Crew Member with Health Issue from “Relentless”

On Wednesday a US Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man from a fishing boat .Ā  The boat was about 70 miles southeast of Cape May.Ā  Crew members on the ā€œRelentlessā€ reported that a crew member was having chest pains and needed medical attention.Ā Ā  The victim was about 4 hours from port at a offshore fishing…

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