Inshore Invasion Fishing Tournament

April 20, 2024
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Fishing for Scholarship

Join your fellow Berkeley Buccaneers at Duke's at Hula Bay Club as we host the sixth annual Inshore Invasion fishing tournament. This event includes both guided and unguided fishing experiences and a private tournament afterparty celebration for the whole family! All proceeds from this event support the Endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund. To secure your boat today, become a sponsor. General tournament registration begins on February 15.  

Tournament Committee

Brandon Barkley ’06
Nick Dorsch ’03 (Co-Chair)
Matt Felman ’09
‍Rick Harb ’04 (Co-Chair)
‍Alex Hug ’04
Jonathan Jordan ’08
David Kuhnke ’08
Mac McCraw ’93
Andy McIlvaine ’01
Dax Nelson ’96
C.J. Steadman ’06

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Event Details

Duke's at Hula Bay Club
5210 W Tyson Avenue
Tampa, FL 33611
Directions
Saturday, April 20
Check-in
7:30 a.m.
Review of Tournament Rules
8:00 a.m.
Tournament
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Afterparty, including Lunch and Awards
12:30-3:00 p.m.

Tournament Contests

We have expanded our tournament contest categories to provide more opportunities for participants of all ages and experience levels. Trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

  • First Place Guided Team
  • First Place Unguided Team
  • Calcultta
  • Best Photo with Your Catch, 15 years and under
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Registration Options

Guided Boat

Full-day premiere package

$1,250

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For four (4) participants

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Light breakfast

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Berkeley snack pack

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Tournament gift

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Afterparty, inclusive of lunch

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Includes fishing licenses and supplies

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unGuided Boat

Requires your own boat

$650

Included check mark

For four (4) participants

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Light breakfast

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Berkeley snack pack

Included check mark

Tournament gift

Included check mark

Afterparty, inclusive of lunch

Not included X

Includes fishing licenses and supplies

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Pool Party

Does not include fishing

$50

Not included X

Includes fishing licenses and supplies

Not included X

Tournament Shirts

Included check mark

Afterparty lunch for one (1)

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FAQ

What does Inshore Invasion benefit at Berkeley?
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What does Inshore Invasion benefit at Berkeley?

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides a Berkeley education to highly qualified students with demonstrated financial need.

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Do I need fishing experience to enter?
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Do I need fishing experience to enter?

Absolutely no fishing experience is necessary for this event. With guided boat entry, your boat captain will come prepared with all equipment and fishing license. Unguided boats are responsible for their own equipment and fishing license.

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How many people are allowed to participate per entry?
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How many people are allowed to participate per entry?

Each team entry includes four participants. No more than four participants will be allowed on a guided boat.

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What is included in the entry fee?
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What is included in the entry fee?

Each team entry includes a light breakfast, a Berkeley snack pack, a tournament gift, lunch and one drink ticket at the Afterparty for four participants. Guided boat entries will also include fishing equipment and license.

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What should I bring with me to the tournament?
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What should I bring with me to the tournament?

While a Berkeley snack pack will be provided to each team, we recommend participants bring additional snacks and beverages to sustain their team for four hours on the water. Guests may also wish to bring a hat, sunblock, a towel, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a swimsuit. Guided experiences will require any participants ages nine and younger to provide their own life vest.

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Will food and beverages be provided?
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Will food and beverages be provided?

Your team entry includes a light breakfast, a Berkeley snack pack, lunch and unlimited nonalcoholic beverages at the Afterparty. Tournament participants ages 21 and older will receive one drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage of their choice. A cash bar will be available for additional drinks.

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Can my family or friends meet me at the Afterparty?
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Can my family or friends meet me at the Afterparty?

Yes, you may pre-purchase an Afterparty pass for $35 for each guest, which includes lunch. Limited Afterparty passes available.

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Can I bring my children to this event?
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Can I bring my children to this event?

Absolutely! This is a friendly-family event, so we encourage you to include your children. Guided experiences will require all team members age nine and younger to provide their own life vest.

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Join the Invasion. Become a Sponsor.

Whether you want to show your Buccaneer pride, support scholarship, or advertise your company—there is a sponsorship for you! This year’s sponsorship opportunities range from $300-$5,000.

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