In 2024, South Seas continues its phased reopening with new food & beverage outlets, additional accommodations, and enhanced resort amenities.
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First Annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament

South Seas is proud to announce the first annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament, taking place on Friday, May 17, 2024. Partnering with Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide life-changing scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military and first responders, this tournament aims to raise $150,000 to fund local scholarships. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has been providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members and first responders.

Enjoy a great day on the water knowing your contributions are making a difference in the lives of deserving military and first responder families in the community. Following the event, South Seas will host a reception with food, prizes, and entertainment.

Show Your Support
Online Auction

For those who cannot attend this year's tournament, we invite you to participate in our raffle and online auction through OneCause. The items include a 5-night stay with a fishing charter on Kaua‘i, Tarpon Rod and Reel Set, South Seas resort stays, and more.

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Dinner Seating

Join us for the Dinner and Awards presentation beginning at 6 PM after the tournament at South Seas on Friday, May 17th. Dinner tickets are available for $100 each with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting Folds of Honor. We welcome you to celebrate with us and show your support for our cause.

Purchase Tickets
Kid's Fishing Tournament

Kid's ages 4-17 can join us from 9 AM - 11 AM on Saturday, May 18th for a fun fishing tournament on their own at the Bayview Fishing Pier. Entries are available for $100 each with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting Folds of Honor.

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Sunset Beach Before Hurricane Ian

Sunset Beach Before Hurricane Ian

South Seas Tarpon Tournament - Folds of Honor

Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 16

Captains Meeting — Time and date will be released closer to tournament day

Friday, May 17

6:30 AM — Lines in the water (honor start)
3 PM — Lines out of the water
3 PM – 5 PM — Verification of winners (see FAQ)
6 PM — Dinner and awards presentation

Weekend Activities

Tournament Format and Official Rules

South Seas Tarpon Tournament benefiting Folds of Honor is a catch-and-release Tarpon Tournament. A Tarpon will be judged caught when the angler or one of the team members touches below the leader knot and secures a photo or video with the wristband of the team visible. The total number of fish judged caught will win. In case of a tie, the winner will be the team to submit their first Tarpon the earliest.

 

Official Rules  FAQs

Accommodations

For tournament anglers and their guests, accommodations at South Seas are available, from villas to beach homes, at a reduced rate. Please call (800) 931-7700 to book your stay.

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Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors

Tarpon Sponsorship

MHK Architecture
Curran Young Construction
Marine Max
Wheelock

Snook Sponsorship

Timbers Company
Ronto Group

Redfish Sponsorship

Brightwater Strategies

Grouper Sponsorship

Aquatic Development Group
Barraco
Crown Linen
Spalding Restoration
Gary Johnson
Suncoast Beverage
Lowndes Law
HONC Destruction

Snapper Sponsorship

Stewart Island Construction
Cintas
Stokes Marine
Youngquist Brothers
SESCO Lighting
Brittania Electric
Caloosa Wholesale
J. Banks Design
Target Roofing
Sabal Signs