The 8th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament

Charter Cup Fishing Tournament
Raised $563k for Charity

The 8^th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, raised over $563,000 for twenty charities. We are overjoyed to announce that this was the most successful tournament to date. Since its inception in 2017, the Charter Cup has raised over 2.2 million dollars.

The tournament raises funds for non-profit groups that provide much needed services including emergency flights for critically ill patients, physical/mental fitness for people in recovery, and programs for physically/mentally challenged adults. It also supports children fighting cancer, early childhood education, local law enforcement efforts, at-risk youth programs, affordable housing projects, quality programs designed to empower youth, and affordable healthcare for diabetics.

It was a great day for fishing and fundraising with 25 fishing boats and 125 anglers. The day ended at Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips, Hyannis, with an award ceremony and a live auction that raised $25,950 to benefit Cape Kids Meals, The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Cape Wellness Collaborative, and the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The heaviest bluefish award went to Joslin Diabetes Center and the heaviest striped bass award went to Special Olympics MA. In addition, the Battle of the Badges heaviest striped bass award went to Habitat for Humanity and the heaviest bluefish award went to Tommy’s Place. The sportsmanship award was given to Andy Little for volunteering his time as weighmaster and continued contributions to the Charter Cup Fishing Tournament and the Cape Cod community.

We'd like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers that made this fundraising event such a success. A special thank you goes to the Baxter Family and Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips for their unwavering generosity and dedication to supporting our cause.

Thank you all for another successful event!

PRESS RELEASE

Angel Flight NE sponsored by Andy Reardon & R A Villani, Inc.
DONATED BOAT: KNOT TODAY - CAPTAIN: Rich Villani
RAISED: $18,750

Barnstable Police K9 Foundation sponsored by Tavano Mechanical Systems & Cape Dairy, LLC
DONATED BOAT: MISS BEHAVIN - CAPTAIN: Rod Tavano
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Barnstable PD
RAISED: $13,692

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands sponsored by Barnstable Police Department, Botello Lumber & New England Shutter Mills
DONATED BOAT: IN DEEP - CAPTAIN: Karl Ivester
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Barnstable PD: WAGON BURNER - CAPTAIN: Sergeant Joe Green
RAISED: $99,433

Cape Abilities sponsored by Jaxtimer Landscaping, LLC & Pella Windows & Doors
DONATED BOAT: HAMMER HEAD - CAPTAIN: Sam Jaxtimer
DONATED BOAT: SOUTHERN EXPOSURE - CAPTAIN: Glenn Vine
RAISED: $17,150

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod sponsored by Shepley Wood Products
DONATED BOAT: FIRST LIGHT - CAPTAIN: Jeffy Perry, Dennis Fire Dept., First Light Fishing Charters
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Dennis Fire Dept.: RISING SUN - CAPTAIN: Jason Perry, Rising Sun Sportfishing
RAISED: $62,710

Housing Assistance Corporation sponsored by Coastal Medical Transportation Services LLC & The Maffei Companies
DONATED BOAT: MOW MONEY - CAPTAIN: Bob Maffei
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Orleans PD: MAGNANIMOUS - CAPTAINS: Mark Haley & Pat Cronin
RAISED: $10,460

Joslin Diabetes Center sponsored by E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc. & KAM Appliances
DONATED BOAT: THRESHER - CAPTAIN: Jamie Jaxtimer
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Hyannis Fire Dept.: SADIE H - Captain: Ryan O’Malley, Sadies H. Kim Charters
RAISED: $91,000

May Institute sponsored by Carl F Riedell & Son, Inc., F.W. Webb Company & Stray Cat Sportfishing
DONATED BOAT: STRAY CAT - CAPTAIN: Ron Murphy, Stray Cat Sportfishing
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Yarmouth Fire Dept.: BAR DOWN - CAPTAIN: Dave Caruso
RAISED: $23,600

Nantucket Boys & Girls Club sponsored by Mac Davis Flooring & Wise Construction
DONATED BOAT: LOCAL BUOY - CAPTAIN: Mac Davis
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Yarmouth Fire Dept.: FINATIC - CAPTAIN: Shawn Bent
RAISED: $45,000

Special Olympics MA sponsored by Bell Tower Mall & Residences, American Builders & Ward Construction
DONATED BOAT: NAILIN ‘EM - CAPTAIN: Bill Sullivan
BOAT #2: ROSEY S - CAPTAIN: Les Shwam
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Dennis Fire Dept. - CAPTAIN: TJ Labonte
RAISED: $31,920

Tommy’s Place sponsored by Mid-Cape Home Centers, Marvin & The Davenport Companies
DONATED BOAT: DOZER - CAPTAIN: Christian Davenport, The Davenport Companies
BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Brewster Fire Dept.: MURPHY’S LAW - CAPTAIN: Cole Murphy
RAISED: $37,250

WellStrong supported by Bay Colony Concrete Forms, Inc., & Gibson Waterproofing
DONATED BOAT: GOTTA-HEAD - CAPTAINS: Bruce Kelly & Bill Gibson
RAISED: $54,648

Yarmouth Police Foundation sponsored by Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips, AeroCape Aviation & Emma Jack Charters
DONATED BOAT/BATTLE OF THE BADGES/Yarmouth PD: EMMA JACK -
CAPTAIN: Mike Harney, Emma Jack Charters
RAISED: $6,000

YMCA of Cape Cod sponsored by Joyce Landscaping, Inc., Always Green of Cape Cod, Inc.,
DONATED BOAT: ACK N’ BACK - CAPTAIN: Russell Jacobson, Cape Cod Financial Services
RAISED: $12,550