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Operation Lionfish
June 28 @ 5:00 pm - June 29 @ 9:00 pm EDT
$100
https://guyharveyoutpost.com/operation-lionfish/
Join us for a fun weekend while supporting a worthy non-profit charity, Warfighter Scuba, at Operation Lionfish – Clear the Path! We have an event-filled weekend planned with something fun for everyone while raising money to support this important charity that provides therapy for our combat wounded purple heart recipients through SCUBA. We will have Captain’s Meeting & Cocktail Party, Operation Lionfish Hunt, Lionfish Weigh In, Live Music, Tasting Demos and more!
Registration is open for Lionfish Teams, To sponsor a veteran to compete in Lionfish Contest, and those who want to join in the fun at the Captain’s Meeting or Weigh-in and Awards Party. Come out and help us celebrate those who served!
| DATE | June 28 -29, 2024 |
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| BASECAMP | Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, 125 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 |
| TEAM ENTRY | $100 per Team (Teams can be up to 2 Divers) |
TICKETS, SPONSOR A VETERAN, & AUCTION
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 28- CAPTAIN’S MEETING & SILENT AUCTION
| Cocktail Party, Music & Silent Auction | 17:30 Hours |
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| Captain’s Pre-briefing | 19:00 Hours |
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 – OPERATION LIONFISH & AWARDS PARTY
| Tournament Begins | 07:00 – 18:00 Hours |
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| Scales Open at Cove Waterfront Restaurant | 15:00 – 18:00 Hours |
| Silent Auction, Lionfish Demos & Tastings, Live Music & Awards | 15:00 – 19:00 Hours |
LIONFISH TEAMS
Operations Lionfish Teams are 2 divers per team with a registration of $100 per team. Boats can have more than one team on the boat competing. One member from each team must attend the mandatory team captains pre-briefing at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. Teams will receive two wristbands to attend the Awards Party, 2 Event Shirt, 2 Raffle Ticket to win a Yeti and more!Payout Format: Payouts will be based on the number of team that enter for Most Lionfish, Bigest Lionfish and Sniper Award – Smallest Lionfish.
| OPERATION LIONFISH PAYOUTS | |||
| TEAMS | 1-19 Teams | 20 -39 Teams | 40+ Teams |
| MOST LIONFISH PAYOUTS | |||
| Place | Payout | Payout | Payout |
| 1ST | $500 | $700 | $1,000 |
| 2ND | $250 | $350 | $500 |
| 3RD | $150 | $250 | |
| 4TH | $150 | ||
| BIGGEST LIONFISH PAYOUTS | |||
| 1ST | $250 | $350 | $450 |
| 2ND | $150 | $200 | $250 |
| 3RD | $100 | $150 | |
| 4TH | $100 | ||
| SNIPER – SMALLEST LIONFISH PAYOUTS | |||
| 1ST | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| 2ND | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| 3RD | $100 | $150 | |
| 4TH | $100 | ||
OTHER AWARDS
Divers will win other awards and prizes from sponsors throughout the event and awards party.
LOBSTER COIN
Divers who participate and provide 2024 FWC Lionfish tail verification can register for the coin for the extra lobster on mini season. Mini season is around the corner so don’t miss out!
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
- Fish MUST be dropped off no later than 6:00 PM Saturday JUNE 29, 2024, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Operations Lionfish Teams are 2 divers. More than one team can be on a boat.
- Registration is $100/team by June 28, 2024 – 7:00 PM
- Operation Lionfish registration fee includes two wristbands, t shirt, raffle ticket and 2 wristbands to the Captains Party and Weigh-in and Awards.
- Mandatory team captain meeting Friday night at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. At least one team member must attend for check-in.
REGISTER, RULES & SPONSORSHIP
OUR CAUSE
Every day 22 Veterans commit suicide. To date, that’s more than those Killed in Action in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.Warfighter Scuba, a 501(c)(3) organization created and run by vets, invites Purple Heart vets struggling to overcome the horrors of PTSD or loss of limbs to a week-long scuba certification wellness retreat, all expenses paid including travel.
Freed of physical restraint, introducing these worthy warriors to the serenity of scuba is a well-recognized antidote for restoring their mental well-being and sense of purpose. It’s a surprising fact that few vets are scuba certified, including even Navy Seals.
Share your love of scuba diving with those truly deserving. Thank these warriors for their service with more than just lip service. Show your gratitude with a donation to Warfighters Scuba. It takes cash to care. Let’s care about these worthy warriors.