2026Carolina Boat Builders Tournament
- Dates
- July 22–25, 2026
- Location
- Manteo, NC
- Target species
Overview
Three-day billfish tournament at Pirate's Cove Marina benefiting the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation scholarship fund.
The Carolina Boat Builders Tournament is fished out of Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo and raises money for Dare County student scholarships through the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation. It is open to custom and production boats.
The 2026 tournament ran July 22-25 (Wednesday registration and captains' meeting, three fishing days Thursday-Saturday). The 24th annual is already announced for July 21-24, 2027.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- WednesdayJul22July 22, 2026
- 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Registration
Pirate's Cove Marina Tournament Pavilion
- 7:00 PM
Captains' Meeting
Pirate's Cove Marina Tournament Pavilion
- ThursdayJul23July 23, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 1
- FridayJul24July 24, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 2
- SaturdayJul25July 25, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 2:30 PM
Fishing Day 3
- 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM
Awards Banquet & Silent Auction
Pirate's Cove Marina
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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Tournament status and quick actions
- 2027
- 2026