Fourth Annual NESS Fishing Tournament

72 Water Street,Stonington CT 06378

07 August, 2021

Description

NESS is holding its 4th Annual Youth and Family Fishing Tournament on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Calling all anglers! NESS is holding its 4th Annual Youth and Family Fishing Tournament on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Schedule: 08:00AM - Registration 08:20AM - All Anglers Meeting 08:30-11:00AM - Fish On! 11:10AM - Measure, weigh in, and judging at NESS 11:30AM - Awards Four age divisions: – Under 6 years. – 6- under 8 years. - 8- under 12 years. - 12- under 18 years. The biggest porgy wins a Private Charter with Captain Seth Sportfishing! Catch-and-release tournament with the exception of porgy. Porgy measuring and weigh in at the dive deck or multipurpose room (if inclement weather). Participants may measure one tagged fish with angler's name and age zip-tied through the gills. In the event of a tie the heavier fish takes the award. All anglers should handle the rod as much as possible from bait in the water to landing the fish. New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is an ocean adventure nonprofit that provides STEM-based education programs, on and off the water, for students from all walks of life. NESS uses sailing, marine science, powerboating, and adventure sports as teaching platforms. We engage everyone in experiential learning that builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills vital to their futures. Marine sciences, adventure sports, powerboating, and sailing are platforms for inquiry-based learning, personal discovery, teaching respect and responsibility for the sea, and creating connections with the community. NESS operates year-round with families, schools, and organizations to provide high-quality programs that blend an innovative curriculum with exciting ocean adventure activities.