Annual Tuna Club Invitational Set for Aug. 8-11

The 62nd Annual Babylon Tuna Club Invitational Tournament will kick off on August 8 as a large crowd is expect to flood the Babylon Marina to watch the area's top fishermen try to land the big one in the waters just offshore of Babylon Village.

The annual tournament pits local fisherman against each other to reel in the local water's biggest tuna. The actual tournament begins on Friday, August 9 at 4:30 a.m. when the first boats leave to begin their haul. 

The Babylon Tuna Club, however, has a long list of fun events going on in connection with the event throughout the weekend.

The event kicks off on August 8 with t-shirt sales and a Captain's meeting at 7:00 p.m. before a large outdoor buffet dinner will be served by . The boats will begin their hunt at 4:30 a.m. on August 9.

On August 10 and 11, the event will also include live music throughout the day on the shoreline and the awards presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp on Sunday night.

All entrants will be given a Babylon Tuna Club one-year membership and top prize could rake in as much as $52,000.

To join in the fun down at the Babylon Village Docks or on the bay, check out the Babylon Tuna Club's website.