2021 Swansboro Rotary Club Bluewater Tournament
Summer days are upon us, bringing with them the welcome excitement of our favorite fishing tournaments. One of the first events of the season is the 41st Annual Swansboro Rotary Club Bluewater Tournament held to coincide with Memorial Day weekend. With plenty of lucrative prizes to win and a grand awards ceremony to anticipate at the conclusion of the event, the Swansboro Rotary Club tournament is one you won’t want to miss.
Swansboro Tournament Fast Facts
What: 2021 Swansboro Rotary Club Bluewater Tournament
When: May 27-30, 2021
Where: Swansboro, NC
Registration: Online Registration available from April 8 until 11:59 pm on May 29, 2021. The entry fee is $2,500 payable by credit card. You can also enroll in several tournaments within a tournament (TWTs) to be eligible for additional prizes.
Schedule of Events
Captains’ Party & Registration
- Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at 6:30pm
- Jack’s Waterfront Bar in downtown Morehead City
- Open bar and food
Bluewater Captains’ Meeting
- Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at 8pm
- Jack’s Waterfront Bar in downtown Morehead City
Bluewater Fishing Days & Times
- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday – May 28th-30th, 2021
- Captain’s Choice 2 out of 3 days
- Lines in the water from 9am-3pm
- Scales open from 4pm-7pm Friday & Saturday plus 4pm-6pm Sunday or when a Marlin comes to the station
- Big Rock Landing on the waterfront in Morehead City
Awards Ceremony
- Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 8pm
- Jack’s Waterfront Bar in downtown Morehead City
- Open bar at 7pm followed by awards at 8pm
What to See and Do
If you plan to participate in the tournament, register in advance online or in person at Jack’s Waterfront Bar on May 27th at 6:30pm. Set aside time to attend the captains’ meeting the night of the 27th and choose your two fishing days for the tournament. Regardless of whether you land a big fish or not, stick around to celebrate and swap fish tales with your fellow contestants at the awards ceremony on Sunday night.
You don’t have to be an angler to get in on the fun and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Spectators are encouraged to follow the live steam, check the leader board throughout the event, and join the participants for the awards ceremony on the 30th.