The Makaira Invitational 2026

Tournament Schedule

Marina Cap Cana, Dominican Republic · All times in Atlantic Standard Time (AST)

October 22, 2026

Thursday

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Final Registration

The St. Regis Cap Cana · Ground Floor

Team registration, credentials, tournament materials, welcome gifts and information. Every team must have at least one representative present.

7:00 PM

Captains Meeting

The St. Regis Cap Cana

Mandatory for all captains. Please arrive no later than 6:50 PM.

7:15 PM

Welcome Reception & Kickoff Party

The St. Regis Cap Cana · Hibiscus Terrace

Cocktails, light bites and the tournament welcome.

October 23, 2026

Friday

8:00 AM AST

Lines In: Day 1

First fishing day begins. All boats must report to Tournament Control on VHF Channel 24.

4:30 PM AST

Lines Out

All lines must be out of the water. A fish hooked before 4:30 PM may be fought until released or lost.

5:00 – 7:30 PM

Weigh-Ins, Video Review & Check-In

Barceló Village

Turn in signed catch affidavits, plus SD cards or video for any release not already uploaded, by 7:30 PM.

7:30 – 9:30 PM

Avèle Charity Art Exhibition

Avèle, Marina Cap Cana

A charity art exhibition at Avèle gallery.

October 24, 2026

Saturday

8:00 AM AST

Lines In: Day 2

Fishing continues.

4:30 PM AST

Lines Out

All lines must be out of the water.

5:00 – 7:30 PM

Weigh-Ins, Video Review & Check-In

Barceló Village

Turn in signed catch affidavits, plus SD cards or video for any release not already uploaded, by 7:30 PM.

8:00 PM

Gala Ferrari

Los Establos, Cap Cana

Cocktails, dinner and entertainment.

October 25, 2026

Sunday

8:00 AM AST

Lines In: Day 3 (Final Day)

Last fishing day of the tournament.

4:30 PM AST

Lines Out: Final

All fishing concludes.

5:00 – 7:30 PM

Final Weigh-Ins, Video Review & Check-In

Barceló Village

Turn in signed catch affidavits, plus SD cards or video for any final-day release not already uploaded, by 7:30 PM.

8:00 PM

Awards Banquet & Celebration

Api Beach House

Dinner, final standings, awards presentation and the closing celebration.

October 26, 2026

Monday

All Day

Departures

Safe travels home.