Does OCEANCITY.MD sell entries for the Challenge Cup?

No—register only through the official tournament or host marina channels linked on this page. We publish planning context, not entry desks.

Will this tournament affect my recreational charter day?

Often yes near host docks—weigh-in crowds, trailer traffic, and reserved slips can slow staging. Ask your captain, and keep a non-tournament backup window. See charter trip picker and marinas .

Where are the weigh-ins?

There are none. The Challenge Cup is strictly release-only and requires nightly reports to the OCMC office from 6–8 p.m.

Sports & outdoors

Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup FAQs

Visitor questions about tickets, kids, parking, weather, and logistics. Confirm anything time-sensitive with organizers.

September 17–19, 2026 (registration September 16)

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Dates and prices change—confirm with official sources before you book travel. Status uses US Eastern calendar dates for “today.”

Does OCEANCITY.MD sell entries for the Challenge Cup?: No—register only through the official tournament or host marina channels linked on this page. We publish planning context, not entry desks.
Will this tournament affect my recreational charter day?: Often yes near host docks—weigh-in crowds, trailer traffic, and reserved slips can slow staging. Ask your captain, and keep a non-tournament backup window. See charter trip picker and marinas.
Where are the weigh-ins?: There are none. The Challenge Cup is strictly release-only and requires nightly reports to the OCMC office from 6–8 p.m.