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Event Series: 43rd Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

43rd Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

August 12 @ 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

One of the premier offshore fishing tournaments on the East Coast returns to the Outer Banks for a week of world-class competition, dockside excitement, and family-friendly entertainment. The 43rd Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament brings together elite anglers from across the country to compete in the Gulf Stream waters off Oregon Inlet while spectators enjoy daily weigh-ins, live music, special events, and waterfront festivities.

Schedule

Monday, August 10 – Registration & Captain’s Meeting

  • 2:00–9:00 PM – Registration (Pirate’s Cove Pavilion)
  • 6:00 PM – Bar Opens
  • 6:30–9:00 PM – Dinner Served
  • 7:00 PM – Captain’s Meeting hosted by Capt. Marty Brill

Tuesday, August 11 – Fishing Day

  • 8:30 AM–3:00 PM – Fishing
  • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM – Ladies Day: Sailfish Social
  • 6:00 PM – Bar Opens
  • 6:30–9:00 PM – Dinner Served
  • 8:00 PM – Scales Close & Scorecards Due

Wednesday, August 12 – Fishing Day

  • 8:30 AM–3:00 PM – Fishing
  • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM – Kids Day Activities
  • 6:00 PM – Bar Opens
  • 6:00–10:00 PM – Lil’ Pirates Club
  • 6:30–9:00 PM – Dinner Served
  • 7:00 PM – Live Music: The Steals
  • 8:00 PM – Scales Close & Scorecards Due

Thursday, August 13 – Fishing Day

  • 8:30 AM–3:00 PM – Fishing
  • 5:00–8:00 PM – Regulator Event at Safe Harbor Marina – Wanchese Tiki Bar
  • 6:00 PM – Bar Opens
  • 6:30–9:00 PM – Dinner Served
  • 8:00 PM – Scales Close & Scorecards Due

Friday, August 14 – Final Fishing Day & Awards Banquet

  • 8:30 AM–3:00 PM – Final Fishing Day
  • 12:00–3:00 PM – Sip & Sail with Safe Harbor Outer Banks & Bluewater Yacht Sales
  • 6:00 PM – Bar Opens
  • 6:30 PM – Scales Close
  • 6:30–9:00 PM – Awards Dinner
  • 7:00 PM – Scorecards Due
  • 7:00 PM – Live Music: Chris Keys
  • 9:00 PM – Awards Presentation

Spectator Tip: The best time to visit is late afternoon through the evening as tournament boats return to Pirate’s Cove Marina for the daily weigh-ins. Enjoy the excitement on the docks, browse vendor displays, listen to live music, and experience one of the Outer Banks’ most celebrated summer traditions.

Details

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