Tournament schedule

Sunday September 25:

2.30pm – Unveiling of the Cairns Game Fishing Commemorative Association’s black marlin sculpture at the Marlin Marina

6.30pm – Tournament welcome reception and briefing at Cairns Convention Centre Monday September 26

7am – The tournament’s 54 boats will participate in a sail past which can be viewed from Trinity Wharf

Boats depart and fishing commences Thursday September 29

Fishing concludes and boats return, followed by an informal debrief for sponsors, anglers, crew and guests with drinks and ‘tall tales’ Friday September 30 Rest day 6.30pm – Presentation Dinner and Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony at Cairns Convention Centre