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Full members that are boat owners and want their boat, or guests fishing from their boats, to be eligible for seasonal awards must also register their boats in the Marlin Club. As a boat member, you also enjoy the benefits of fishing the Canyon Kickoff "FREE," where a non-member would have to pay a fee of $450. Also, you get a discount of $200 when fishing the Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament. Boat members also receive a Burgee as part of their membership. The boat registration for 1 year is $150.00. We also offer a less costly social membership ($100) for those that have not yet been bitten by the fishing bug, the use of the clubhouse and a membership package.
All new members are encouraged to take the time to read the club's by-laws as they constitute the rules of membership. All members must abide by the posted house rules and support its aim of encouraging conservation practices when sportfishing in Ocean City.
In the last sixty years,the Marlin Club has become a virtual institution in the Ocean City fishing community. We strive to blend the strong traditions of old Ocean City's fishing pioneers, with those of today's modern fisherman. In the summer months, the Club becomes the focal point of the fishing community here in Ocean City. In the off season, the club sponsors monthly diners to give fisherman a chance to get together and catch up with friends when the waters turn too cold to go fishing. Each month features a different menu and the price varies. In December, the club's holiday affairs are always spectacular and are not to be missed. Each year the Ocean City Marlin Club celebrates its members fishing accomplishments by awarding them plaques and trophies to signify their various achievements offshore. These awards aren't made of gold or worth thousands of dollars. However, if you looked at the awards competition each season, you would think they were. Besides celebrating a member's specific accomplishment, they also signify the respect and admiration of fellow fisherman and that, my friends, is priceless. You don't have to be a fanatical marlin fisherman to win a seasonal award because not all of awards are for billfish. In fact, we give awards for everything from the largest tuna and shark, to the most unusual catch of the season. Our gala awards banquet in October is an event you don't want to miss. It doesn't take an expensive sixty-foot battlewagon, and you don't need to be a world class angler to win an award. You do, however, need to join the Marlin Club as only our members are eligible. If you would like to see a list of the official rules and a listing of awards just contact the club.
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The club offers two levels of membership. A full membership, for those who have seriously caught the fishing bug, includes: voting rights, eligibility for seasonal awards, ability to hold office in the club, ability to use the clubhouse (1st floor) all year and a member package (ID card, window sticker and 1st floor key). The full membership for 1 year is $150.00.
