A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Don’t call it a throwback, but what if there was a tournament that focused on the skill level of the anglers in the cockpit rather than the technology of the boats; one that offered trophies and prizes rather than a six- or seven-figure payout (and without the corresponding college-tuition-level buy-in); one where participants must first qualify by winning a sanctioned event in their home waters before traveling to one of the sport’s most prolific international destinations, where they fish against other qualifiers at the highest levels of competition and camaraderie. Interested? ¶ It’s called the Offshore World Championship, and this year it celebrates its 22nd anniversary. This year’s event, with title sponsor Costa sunglasses, is slated for April 24-29; it will also be filmed as a three-part television series.

Up-front disclaimer: The OWC is owned by Bonnier Corporation, which is the parent company of , as well as and a slew of other well-known media titles. What you