WRITTEN BY: Rob Bowman
May 13, 2025 
The Montauk Canyon Challenge is back this July! Last year's tournament was one of our best yet with nearly 80 boats and more expected in 2025. Sponsored by SI Yachts and Viking Yachts, the M.C.C. has quickly become the most popular tournament in the Northeast!
To create the most fun and enjoyable tournament possible, the times to fish are a lot more flexible than most tournaments which allows our participating anglers the freedom to choose the best weather days and what works for their schedules. Anglers have a 9-day weather window to fish!
Total payout for last year's MCC tournament was over $800,000 - a new tournament record! REGISTER HERE ONLINE or contact Rich Lucas at (516) 851-3078 or by email at RLucas@SIYachts.com.
You can also view the entire list of calcuttas here, which includes a No Sonar 360 Calcutta and $5,000 price for heaviest tuna in that category.
CAPTAINS MEETING: Friday, July 11th from 5-9pm at the Montauk Yacht Club.
DATES TO FISH: July 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and ends Saturday - July 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
DAY TRIP FISHING TIMES: Boats may choose to fish two 19 hour fishing trips. Before casting off lines, boats must text the director the following information: "Same As Above". Do not depart until you receive text "Tight Lines". Returning boats must clear the inlet markers within the tournament hours 38 or 19.
OVERNIGHT FISHING TIMES: Boats may choose to fish one 38 hour overnight fishing trip. Before casting off lines, boats must text the director the following information: Rich Lucas at (516) 851-3078 or Chris Squeri at (516) 523-3444.
- Boat Name
- Time of departure
- Departure Inlet
- Expected Return Date & Time
- Photograph of GPS Position with departure date and time stamps
READ ALL OF THE RULES FOR THE MONTAUK CANYON CHALLENGE
SUPPORTING CHARITIES
As a national nonprofit organization, the mission of the Coast Guard Foundation is to enhance the lives of the men and women of the Coast Guard and their families. The Coast Guard Foundation provides education, support and relief for the brave men and women who enforce maritime law, protect our homeland and preserve the environment. The Coast Guard Foundation aims to strengthen their service to our nation by encouraging them to excel on- and off-duty.
Coast Guard Foundation program support can be generally placed in three areas: education, support, and relief.
ABOUT THE MCC
Founded in 2011 by Dave O'Halloran, the MCC is a Captain's Choice Tournament designed by Sport Fishing Captains and Crew to reestablish Montauk as the premier offshore fishing destination in the Northeast. The tournament's mission is to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship both at the dock and 100 miles offshore. It was Dave's dedication and vision that laid the foundation for the future of the MCC. It is only fitting that the overall points leader is named the David O'Halloran Grand Champion!
ABOUT SI YACHTS
SI Yachts, one of the largest and most successful boat dealers and yacht brokerage firms in the Northeast, has been acquired by Germain Motor Company. Originally called Staten Island Yacht Sales before expanding into other markets, SI Yachts was founded in 1964 by Frank Bongiorno. Frank, who established the company as the longest operating Viking Yachts dealer in the world, as well as revitalized Staten Island Marina, will retire after more than 60 years in the marine industry.
SI Yachts is a new boat dealer for premium brands such as Viking, Princess, Absolute, Prestige, Pardo Yachts, and Valhalla Boatworks. The company has expanded over the years with offices in Jupiter, Florida, Newport, Rhode Island, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, and five locations throughout New York.
Germain Motor Company was founded in 1947 by Warren Germain, a personal accountant for Henry Ford, and owns dealerships in Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, and Montana. Germain is a fourth generation family business and represents luxury brands such as Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus. Germain Motor Company acquiring SI Yachts comes just 2 years after Zach Germain, CEO & Partner of Germain Motor Company, established Germain Yachts and was awarded the Pardo Yachts territory on the west coast of Florida. Germain Yachts quickly grew sales volume and acquired an incredible shipyard, previously known as Mollys Marine, in downtown Naples Florida"
