51 International Fishing Teams Compete in the 2018 Lucas Oil Offshore World Championship
OWC Registration and Kickoff
A fleet of 51 charter boats carrying some of the world's top tournament fishing teams paraded out of Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica, Monday morning to kick off the 2018 Lucas Oil Offshore World Championship (OWC), the world's premier saltwater fishing championship. No other elite fishing tournament has the talent level, the diversity or unique qualifying format that makes the Offshore World Championship so special.
During four days of tournament fishing, more than 240 masterful anglers from at least 30 countries will target sailfish (worth 200 points per release) and elusive blue, black and striped marlin (worth 500 points per release). Game fish more than 25 pounds—which includes yellowfin tuna, wahoo and dorado—also score team points and count for individual prizes.
Following each day of fishing, competitors will unwind at daily dockside socials at Marina Pez Vela with complimentary Flor de Caña rum, Heineken beer, food and entertainment, while they check-in their release videos for scoring.
Final awards for top teams, anglers and boat captains—plus prizes for heaviest fish—will be presented during the awards gala on April 20. Highly coveted championship rings by VanMark Jewelry and prizes from industry-leading fishing companies will be awarded.
Offshore World Championship Sponsors
In addition to title sponsor Lucas Oil, the tournament is presented by the Costa Rican Tourism Board and hosted by Marina Pez Vela. Other sponsors include Yeti, Costa, VanMark Jewelry, Garmin, Guy Harvey, AFTCO, , Flor de Caña, King Sailfish Mounts, Parador Resort and Spa, Taylor Offshore, Maverick Yachts, Northern Lights, 2Costa Rica Real Estate, IGFA, Soundview Millworks, IWS Scales, Heineken, Shimano, Accurate, Big T Lures, Captech Solutions, Down East Guide Service, and Pacifico Travel.
OWC Registration and Kickoff
2 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
3 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
4 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
5 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
6 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
7 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
8 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
9 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
10 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
11 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
12 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
13 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
14 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
15 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
16 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
17 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
18 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
19 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
20 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
21 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
22 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
23 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
24 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
25 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
26 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
27 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
28 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
29 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
30 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
31 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff
32 of 32
OWC Registration and Kickoff