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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 48 JUNE + JULY 2018 Late at night on August 2, dozens of fishing boats will cruise out of Gloucester Harbor, the oldest commercial fishing port in the United States in search of tuna. And the contest will be on. / L I V E + P L AY / e seventh annual Bluefin Blowout, presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, is scheduled to take place on August 2-4 this summer. More than 50 boats, each carrying a four-man crew—some are experienced PHOTOGRAPHS BY LYON-WAUGH AUTO GROUP, ELISE SINAGRA (BOTTOM LEFT) More than 50 boats will compete on August 2-4 to land the biggest tuna and hook their share of $40,000 in cash and prizes. By Sarah Shemkus BLUEFIN BLOWOUT captains that make their living as commercial fisherman, others are weekend warriors there for the thrill—are expected to participate. ey will compete to land the biggest tuna and hook their share of $40,000 in cash and prizes, with hopes of selling their catch to the lucrative Japanese market. Many tuna will be frozen and on a plane to Japan within 24 hours. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Last year fundraising hit $50,000; this year organizers are aiming to top $100,000, says Cidalia Schwartz, market- ing director for Lyon-Waugh Auto Group and the main coordinator of the event. e family-friendly tournament began in The tournament began in 2012 and has grown in popularity and scale.