Good day Bluefin Blowout fans, sponsors, supporters and of course our amazing captains and crews:
With much deliberation, Cidalia, Drew and I have decided to cancel this year’s Bluefin Blowout for one year. This is very difficult for all of us as we are so proud of what has been accomplished over the last 9 years. Amazing amounts of money, goodwill and fun have driven our love for Gloucester and the tournament. The party atmosphere that surrounds the three days of entertaining, fundraising, dining and fishing has made this the best tournament in New England year after year. I have always said the captains and crews are our athletes and we just simply supply the venue. When the mighty bluefin tuna cooperate, it makes it even better. To think we raised $366,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association last year was a fete that I simply never thought could be accomplished.
With the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, we all have more on our minds these days. Good health, a safe environment and getting back to work seem far more important right now. To our captains and crews thank you for your participation and helping grow this event. For all our advertisers, your donations and your spirit for helping us find a cure was the motivation that helped drive this event. To all the fans of the Blowout who come from near and far, a great big thank you and we will be back. Thanks to Rob and Drew for your vision, spirit and personalities that are another driving force for what is fun and special in Gloucester. A very special thanks to the Cape Ann Marina and Resort for supplying such a perfect venue and providing a staff that helped put this event on the map. Mayor Sefatia, your participation and inspiration for what is good for this community also drives all of us to over-achieve.DJ Scottie Mac keeps playing the platters that matter as you are the voice of the Blowout. And never last, the organizers of the Bluefin Blowout, Cidalia and Kruti who both work tirelessly year after year planning, recruiting, selling and creating the best tournament around. We all love them dearly.
As mentioned, we will be back. The Blowout provides far too much for it to be forgotten. The record donation, the recognition for the Alzheimer’s Association, and the wealth of support and knowledge for this dreaded disease are just some of the attributes of the Bluefin Blowout.
We wish you all well and hope that you and your families get to enjoy some warm and sunny days on the water this summer. This city of Gloucester is a very special home for our tournament. Support your local fishing guides, merchants, hotels and restaurants as they open up very soon.
Thank you and stay safe team Bluefin Blowout,
Warren Waugh
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