World-Class Billfishing,

World-Class Hospitality and

World-Class Prize Money

 

creates a perfect blend with our Host Resort, the new Marina El Cid Hotel and Resort located on the fantastic Mayan Riviera Coast. Cancun’s turquoise waters are rich with Bill fi sh and other Gamefish such as Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo and King Mackerel. Cancun boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world. Cancun immerses you in the living history of the ancient Mayans, an extraordinary culture whose regional influence is felt and revered to this day. The Mayan culture is a rich part of the local folklore, which can be discovered throughout the area, downtown and nearby Puerto Morelos in its arts, cuisine, architecture and more.

 

The Cancun Billfish Classic’s tournament format awards points for each verified billfish release. The minimum weight requirement is 225 pounds for Blue Marlin. All White Marlin and Sailfish are required to be released to ensure that many more fish are released and available to fight again in future tournaments. The Cancun Billfish Classic is one of the five legs of the IGT Mexico Tournament Series and is also a World Billfish Sanctioned Event. Teams that finish in first and second place in the Cancun Billfish Classic earn a free entry and join 12 other teams at the $250,000 IGT Grand Championship. The Grand Championship is a made for TV Event with a winner-take-all format scheduled for December 10-13, 2008.