Does OCEANCITY.MD sell entries for the Marlin Club Kid’s Classic?

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 .

Can a child fish both days?

The published 2026 format allows teams to fish one or two of the two days; confirm participant and division rules with OCMC.

Kids / junior · 22nd Annual

Marlin Club Kid’s Classic

The 22nd annual OCMC Kid’s Classic offers a family-focused one- or two-day format, Sunset Marina weigh-ins, and a Sunday carnival.

July 18–19, 2026 (registration July 17)

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Confirm entry fees, lines-out times, and public weigh-in access with organizers before you travel. Status uses US Eastern calendar dates.

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About this tournament

The 22nd Annual Marlin Club Kid’s Classic is scheduled July 18–19 under chairmen Brendan Hanley and Pam Hess.

Registration takes place Friday, July 17 from 6–8 p.m., followed by a choice to fish one or both tournament days.

Sunset Marina hosts the July 18–19 weigh-ins from 3–6 p.m., making it the key place to confirm public dock access.

Awards and a Fantasy World Entertainment carnival are planned Sunday at the OCMC clubhouse.

For a family weekend, combine the schedule with events, lodging, and marina planning rather than assuming all club programming is open to visitors.

At a glance

Host: Ocean City Marlin Club
Venue: Sunset Marina (weigh-ins) · OCMC clubhouse (awards)
Format: Registration July 17; fish one or both days July 18–19; weigh-ins 3–6 p.m. at Sunset Marina; Sunday awards and carnival at OCMC.
Target species: Junior tournament species (verify rules)

For spectators

The Sunday carnival is the clearest visitor-friendly element; confirm admission and guest rules.
Ask Sunset Marina before treating youth weigh-ins as guaranteed public viewing.

For anglers & crews

Confirm age divisions, adult supervision, and species rules in the current Club packet.
Register before Friday evening closes rather than relying on day-of sign-up.

Planning tips

Pad marina and Route 50 minutes—tournament weeks compress West Ocean City and inlet corridors.
Book lodging early; billfish and tuna weeks stack with summer beach demand.
Confirm weigh-in windows and public viewing rules with the host marina before you promise kids a “scale night.”
Bring shade, water, and a flexible family dinner plan for the afternoon scales.
Ask whether the child must be present for weighing and awards.

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Canyon Kick-Off — July 3–5, 2026 (fish 1 of 3 days; registration July 2)
Huk Big Fish Classic — July 24–26, 2026 (captain’s meeting July 23 · 32-hour Fri–Sat or Sat–Sun slots)
Franky Pettolina Marlin Club Heels & Reels — July 30–August 1, 2026 (fish 1 of 3 days; registration July 29)

FAQs

Does OCEANCITY.MD sell entries for the Marlin Club Kid’s Classic?: 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.
Can a child fish both days?: The published 2026 format allows teams to fish one or two of the two days; confirm participant and division rules with OCMC.