Charity Fishing Tournament Sunday in Ocean City

The Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club and the Ocean City Yacht Club will co-sponsor their 24th annual charity fishing event for children from the Philadelphia Variety Club, USO, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations.

“Over 100 children, along with their parents and brothers and sisters, will enjoy a day of fishing on the waters surrounding Ocean City,” Ocean City Public Relations Director Mark Soifer said.

A total of 20 sports fishing boats owned by members from the two clubs are scheduled to arrive at the Yacht Club at 8 a.m. to pick up the families, and then cruise to fishing areas in the Great Egg Harbor Bay and the ocean off Ocean City.

After a morning of fishing, they will return to weigh in their fish, have their pictures taken and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Fire engines and other emergency vehicles from the Ocean City Fire Department and the Ocean City Police Department will be on hand during lunch to give the children a first hand look at their equipment and to answer their questions.

The event will conclude around 1:30 p.m.

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