Save the date for the annual Desolation Sound Yacht Club Fishing Derby — a family-friendly splash of competition, laughter, and big catches! Reel in great prizes sponsored by Refuge Cove Gallery, including Yeti coolers, and other amazing prize packages.

Bring in your catch to the Refuge Cove Marina weigh station, then celebrate your victories (or epic near-misses) at the prize ceremony and after party at Refuge Dockside Kitchen.

LINK TO EVENT DETAILS

REGISTRATION DETAILS
1) email info@refugegroup.ca with the subject line: “2026 FISHING DERBY REGISTRATION”
Please Include:
- Your boat name
- The full names of all participating anglers on board (everyone registers individually, even if fishing as a team)

2) Complete payment for registration of all participating anglers:
- ADULT ANGLER REGISTRATION PAYMENT LINK ($90)
- UNDER 12 ANGLER REGISTRATION PAYMENT LINK ($55)

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- Adults choice of burger (beef or veggie) + drink voucher from Refuge Dockside Kitchen (valid July 15th until 8:00 PM)
- Under 12’s choice of grilled cheese  or cheeseburger + drink from Refuge Dockside Kitchen (valid July 15th until 8:00 PM)
- One-of-a-kind fish print of your catch using an adapted form of the traditional Japanese art called ‘gyotaku’
(1 print per angler)
- Entry into random prize package draws

Registration deadline 9:00 AM July 15th