• 19TH ANNUAL SAND CRAB CLASSIC PERCH DERBY MARCH 9TH, 2024!

    Fish anywhere on the morning of the 9th! Bring your biggest catch for weigh-ins from 11AM-1PM at the Portuguese Hall

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    Event Date: March 9th, 2024

    Location: Portuguese Hall CPDES 216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. 

    Why: Good times, good fishing, good friends, good food & supporting a GREAT cause!

     Entry Fee:$59.00 for Adult.

    $39.00 for Junior (under 16 yrs old)

    -Meal only tickets available at the door $20.00

    -Extra T-Shirts $30.00 can be ordered with entry only.

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    **Online entries will be available starting January 6th. All previous contestants will be notified via email of exact time and date entries will open.  The entry list will be viewable on the ENTRY LIST. So, clear your calendars for March 9th and show up! 

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    Your entry fees are counted as a direct donation to the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project. Thanks you so much for your continued support.

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    T-Shirts for 2024 distributed on Derby Day only, no shipping. You MUST be there in person to pickup your T-Shirt.

    Vintage T-Shirts may be available for purchase on Derby Day.

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    THE SAND CRAB CLASSIC IS AN ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR THE MONTEREY BAY SALMON AND TROUT PROJECT.

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    The all-day event is hosted at Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall on the second Saturday of March, every year. Competitors fish wherever they want in the morning, then meet between 11AM- 1PM for weigh-ins. Then, it’s an afternoon party filled with food, family, raffle, prized and fun. Trophies are awarded and hundreds of prizes are distributed via raffle and silent auction.

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    Our aim is to support the critical work of the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project to protect and enhance local populations of endangered and threatened anadromous fish populations. At the same time, we are building and enhancing a family-friendly fishing community while increasing awareness and involvement with the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project.

    Due to venue capacity restrictions, the event is limited to 300 online entries.  Here's what you get for your entry fee: 

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    CHECK OUT  THE SANDCRAB CLASSIC ON FACEBOOK FOR EVENT PICTURES, VIDEOS AND YEAR-ROUND MONTEREY BAY SURFCASTING INFO

    Questions email: derby@mbstp.org

About The Tournament

Sand Crab Classic is an enjoyable day of fishing with family and friends, where all proceeds raised go to support the Monterey Bay Salmon Trout Project.

WEIGH IN: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

derby@mbstp.org
Santa Cruz, California