Coopers Blue Water Classic

Darwin’s Premier Fishing Competition

5-7 October 2018

The Coopers Blue Water Classic is back and it’s better than ever! The best fishing competition in the Northern Territory and the only Blue Water one, will feature new rules this year, which hopefully will allow more teams to win in the three different boat categories, as well as a very enticing prize pool.

This year’s CBWC entry fees of $150 include a full year’s Membership at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club.  

Being a family event, all are encouraged to have a go and participate in what has proven to be a fun filled exciting event for the whole family!

Please find here some key information:

BOAT CATEGORIES:

• Cat 1: Boats over 6.00m
• Cat 2: Boats between 5.500m to 5.999m
• Cat 3: Boats under 5.499m

KEY DATES:

• BRIEFING NIGHT: Wednesday 3 October, 6pm
• COMPETITION DATES: 5-7 October
• WEIGH-IN: Sunday 7 October, 2-6pm
• PRESENTATION NIGHT: Saturday 13 October, 6.30pm

FEES:

• $150* per person
  • *includes 2018/19 DTBC Membership
  • *includes a Big Fish Fishing Shirt
  • *includes a Buffet Dinner for two at the Presentation Night
  • *includes a chance to win from a $35,000 Prize Pool, plus of course glory & fame 🙂
• Juniors U16 FREE

PRIZES:

• TOTAL PRIZE POOL $35,000
• 2018 GRAND SLAM $10,000
  • Included in the Total Prize Pool. Any competitor or team who can catch all 15 fish species as detailed in the 2018 Coopers Blue Water Classic Rule Booklet are eligible to be part of the competition, excludes Sailfish & Marlin. Please find the 2018 Grand Slam Rules & Conditions here.

For detailed information about the competition rules, please refer to the Rules Booklet here. 

To register please download the Registration Form here, fill it in & send it to [email protected]

We’ll get in contact with you for the payment details. 

This fishing competition is a unique experience with great prizes and the best time for memories to be made on and off the water, when we all gathered for the Award & Presentation Dinner night where the final results are made public and the winners presented with their bounty.

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Many thanks to all of our generous sponsors, who make this event possible each year and ensure its success.