Schedule and event notes
- Average field of about 140 boats
- Hosted at two East Cape resorts
- 2026 event completed July 18
Format, entry and prizes
One-day heaviest-dorado competition; consult the official registration materials for full rules.
- Entry information
- Official registration is managed by Van Wormer Resorts.
- Prize information
- Prizes vary by entries and optional categories; no guaranteed figure is stated here.
- Organizer
- Van Wormer Resorts / Capt. Kit McNear
What should my team confirm before paying?
Ask what the base entry includes, which jackpots are optional, how many anglers may compete, and what paperwork the boat needs. Confirm minimum fish weights, release-video evidence, the fishing boundary and the last check-in time in the current rulebook. Arrange the boat separately unless the organizer explicitly includes it.
Accommodation and travel
Where to stay
Start with the named East Cape venue, not Cabo San Lucas. Confirm whether the host can arrange a room and boat together, what is included, and how your arrival fits the registration day. Van Wormer’s event calendar (opens in a new tab) lists host venues for its resort events.
A practical boat-and-travel checklist
- Get a written boat quote for every required fishing day, including fuel, bait and crew arrangements.
- Arrive in time for registration and any mandatory meeting, not just the first fishing start.
- Check fishing permits and local rules with your captain.
- Keep awards, flights and room nights aligned with the complete event window.
Organizer links and sources
The source review for this listing was August 30, 2026. The links below show where the dates and event details came from; use the current organizer instructions when registering.