1. The 11th Dorado Derby Fishing Tournament 2025 will take place on June 13 and 14, 2025, in San Carlos, Sonora.

2. Registration for the Dorado Derby Fishing Tournament 2025 will cost $4,000.00 MXN per participant.
It is mandatory that the participant's boat complies with the regulations required by the Port Authority and CONAPESCA.
Participants must also have a valid fishing license for the day of the tournament, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

3. The only eligible species in this tournament is the male dorado fish (mahi-mahi) with a weight of 5 kg or more.

4. If no qualifying male dorado fish weighing 5 kg or more is presented, the unawarded cash prizes will roll over to the next tournament. The jet ski and engine will be raffled among all participants, and the Jackpot will be refunded to its registered participants. The raffle procedure, if needed, will be defined at that time.

5. Participants under 18 years of age must present written consent from their parent or legal guardian.

6. Each boat may include as many participants as desired, as the competition is per participant, plus the vessel’s crew (captain and sailor).
Note: The number of people on board must not exceed the vessel’s authorized capacity.

7. It is the responsibility of each participant and their crew to know and follow the tournament rules.
Registering implies acceptance and compliance with all tournament rules.

8. Registration will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Terra Room of Marinaterra Hotel & Spa in San Carlos, Sonora.

9. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, starting at 6:45 a.m., all registered boats must gather outside Marina San Carlos, just before the official boat, which will signal the start. The maximum fishing distance from the departure point is 20 miles.

10. The starting shot will be fired at 7:00 a.m. All participating boats must be behind the official boat (imaginary line). Any boat ahead of this line will be disqualified.

11. The weigh-in station will open at 3:00 p.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. All boats must return to the marina before 5:00 p.m.

12. There are no restrictions on the type of lures or lines that can be used.

13. Each participant may present up to 2 male dorado fish weighing 5 kg or more to the weigh-in judge. The judge will verify that the fish are male and were caught on the day of the tournament.

14. In case of mechanical failure, the tournament coordinator reserves the right to allow a change of boat or team members/crew in case of an accident.

15. The official communication channel will be announced during registration.

16. In the event of a tie in weight, the first fish weighed will be declared the winner.

17. Any threats, mistreatment, or vulgar language directed at organizers or other participants will be grounds for disqualification.

18. The tournament director reserves the right to change the tournament schedule due to weather conditions.

19. If the radio fails, participants may contact radio control by cell phone. The number will be provided during the rules meeting. (622 169 7736)

20. JACKPOT: Registration: $3,500.00 MXN per participant.
85% of the total Jackpot will be awarded to the winner who has registered and paid for the Jackpot. The winner will be the participant who catches the heaviest male dorado. The remaining 15% will be donated to a charitable organization.

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Sincerely,
Dorado Derby 2025 Organizing Committee