Bluefin Blowout

Late at night on August 2, dozens of fishing boats will cruise out of Gloucester Harbor, the oldest commercial fishing port in the United States in search of tuna. And the contest will be on. The seventh annual Bluefin Blowout, presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, is scheduled to take place on August 2-4 this summer. More than 50 boats, each carrying a four-man crew—some are experienced captains that make their living as commercial fisherman, others are weekend warriors there for the thrill—are expected to participate. They will compete to land the biggest tuna and hook their share of $40,000 in cash and prizes, with hopes of selli

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More than 50 boats will compete on August 2-4 to land the biggest tuna and hook their share of $40,000 in cash and prizes.

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