We’re making waves this summer with a fresh twist on our annual fishing derby! After five incredible years of fishing-focused fun, we’re switching things up to an all-new Photo Derby with more categories for all boating enthusiasts! Whether you’re reeling in a catch or capturing the perfect sunset, we want to see boating through your lens.
Free to enter with a prize pool worth over $10,000, including hotel getaways, spa packages, premium boating gear, a grand prize draw, and awesome surprises from our generous sponsors.
When you sign up, you’ll also receive a complimentary welcome package to kick off the fun!
🚤 How to Join the Fun
Here’s how to get in on the action:
1. Sign up right here on this page and receive your welcome package
2. Head out on the water and start snapping photos
3. Submit your best shots between August 15–31 in one of two easy ways:
1. Upload directly at www.boatingfreedom.com/photoderby/.
2. Or email them to officestaff@boatingfreedom.com with:
– Name(s)
– Email
– Date of Photo
– Optional caption for fun notes
Then sit back, enjoy the sun—and stay tuned to see if you’ve won!
🎉 Boost Your Chances to Win!
Every photo you submit enters you into our Grand Prize Draw, and you can score bonus entries by:
- Sharing your submission on Instagram/Facebook and tagging @boatingfreedom
- Following us on Instagram or Facebook
- Wearing a Freedom Marine hat in your photo! (Included in your welcome package)
🏆 Prize Categories
We’ll be awarding prizes in these standout categories, with winners chosen by the Freedom Marine crew, event sponsors, and a panel of judges:
- Grand Prize Draw (drawn from all submissions)
- Best Salmon
- Best Ling Cod
- Best Halibut
- Wildlife Wonder (Best Boating Wildlife Photo)
- Scenic Serenity (Best Boating Landscape)
- Best Boating Bites (Your best on-board meal!)
- Junior Lens Legend (Best photo from participants under 16)
Freedom Marine reserves the right to remove any inappropriate content and to use submitted photos for promotional purposes, including email marketing, social media, and print materials.
Have questions? We’re happy to help! Reach out to us anytime at marketing@boatingfreedom.com or call us at 604-609-0985.
We can’t wait to see what you capture out on the water—good luck, and happy boating!
Registration is Now Open
Registration for the 6th Annual Freedom Marine Digital Photo Derby is now open. Submissions will be open starting August 15th through this web page. Please contact marketing@boatingfreedom.com with any questions regarding the derby.
Highlights from Previous Years
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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