Partner with a 501(c)(3) tuna tournament that has put more than 90 Maine students through school, funded frontline marine research, and helped drive a 17% quota increase for the western Atlantic bluefin fishery.
President, Board of Directors
Founding captain of the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza and the voice behind eight years of tournament fundraising for Maine students and marine science.
The Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to building a better community, and we do so in several ways.
Since our inception in 2019, we have awarded scholarships to over 90 students enrolled in the trades and marine sciences programs throughout the state of Maine. This provides an opportunity for them to earn a better living and adds more qualified candidates to our local work force, something we desperately need.
With your partnership, we are supporting a stronger, healthier future for our community. Please consider supporting our efforts through the Eighth Annual Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza tuna tournament, which includes a 4-day tuna tournament, a day full of fishing-related activities for kids, and a dinner/auction.
We offer various sponsorship levels and are always willing to work with you on creative opportunities.
Capt. Bob Humphrey, President
Every sponsor dollar goes to work in Maine, funding students, science, and a healthier fishery.
Trades and marine sciences scholarships awarded since 2019
Western Atlantic bluefin tuna quota, supported by tournament research data
Eighth Annual Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza tournament in 2026
Tournament proceeds fund three tightly focused programs, each solving a real problem for Maine and for the fishery.
Scholarships for EMS and Paramedicine students at Southern Maine Community College. These graduates ensure rural communities in Maine have better access to medical first responders.
Internships at the University of Maine’s Pelagic Fisheries Lab give future researchers real-world, practical experience and direct interaction with the fishermen whose resource they may one day be stewards of.
Tournament data feeds a stronger, more comprehensive understanding of western Atlantic bluefin tuna stocks. That data has been instrumental in developing regulations, including a 17% quota increase for the fishery.
In just 7 years we have provided over $175,000 to students and an endowment with the Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges. In turn, they’re providing more qualified workers to local businesses in our community.
Southern Maine Community College honored Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza with the 2026 Outstanding Business Award for our continued support of students and the local workforce.
Five ways to partner with the tournament, from title-level presence to name recognition. We are also glad to accept products or services in lieu of monetary donations.
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Flexible partnership: We accept products and services in lieu of monetary donations. Donor credit and sponsor level are awarded based on the donor’s cost for goods and services provided.
The Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza brings anglers, families, sponsors, and the marine science community together for one of Maine’s premier bluefin tuna tournaments. Your sponsorship is visible across every part of the weekend.
Community colleges are where Maine’s skilled workforce is trained. Sponsor dollars into scholarships stay in Maine.
of degree-seeking students are enrolled in career and occupational programs
is the average age of degree-seeking students at Maine Community Colleges
are adult learners age 25 or older, retraining for stronger careers
of new, degree-seeking students are recent high school graduates
Maine Community Colleges support the skilled workers who continue to form the bedrock of our Maine economy.
Capt. Jordan Caron
Capt. Kurt Christensen
Sue Frigon
Dr. Walt Golet
Helen Humphrey
Jennifer Jackson
Kevin Lord
Leann Miller
Joe Saffian
Tyler VanScoy
Merri-Lee West
Capt. Christian Yanarella
Tell us a little about your organization and how you would like to partner. We will follow up within a couple of business days to walk you through options and answer any questions.
Prefer to talk it through first? Reach out any way that’s easiest.
Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza
727 Poland Range Rd.
Pownal, ME 04069
(207) 688-4966
bluefinbonanza@gmail.com