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Annual Event Information:
Each year, we invite families from 3 charitable organizations in the area.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters of SJ
The Variety Club of Phila. The Variety Club is a large charity in Phila that has a campus in the suburbs that runs summer camps for kids with disabilities
The Challenge League of Fort Washington PA (they are a little league for kids with disabilities
Overall, we have about 130 people attend.
The event is run by the OC Yacht Club and the OC Marlin and Tuna Club. We share equally in the responsibilities of hosting the event.
OCM&TC handles the on the water activities
OCYC handles the on shore activities
Members of the 2 clubs donate their time and their boats to take the families out fishing on the waters around OC. There are about 25 fishing boats that participate ranging from a 50 foot sportfishing boat to 21 foot center consoles.
And the members of both OCYC and OCM&TC
Our members make this event possible!
Purpose:
For the past 30 years, the Ocean City Yacht Club and the Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club have invited families from local charitable organizations to enjoy a day of fishing on our local Ocean City waters.
These organizations provide meaningful support to kids and their families who have been dealt a tough hand early in their lives, either due to physical, mental, or financial circumstances.
The day on the water provides a much need break and bonding time for the entire family which results in wonderful memories for the kids and their families. And of course lots of smiles !
