Heroes Benefit Fishing Tournament, Presented by BSO and EO

10/23/2026

Yall didnt think we started collecting raffle items in May did you? Tournament prep is year round. This is the only way to continue improving our experience and make the next year better.
We picked up this 10 year Doc Holliday bourbon set for the raffle table.

09/28/2026

While this isnt the final version of the flyer for 2027, this is the basic outline for next year. We looked at alot of the feedback from those that participated or wanted to participate and tried to modify our tournament for improvements.
As we work towards becoming a better tournament host, we wanted to redo our Sponsorship packages. Im a huge advocate for "How can we help support your business", versus would you like to be a sponsor and never hear from us til next tournament. So as Ive spoken with various current and potential sponsors, we wanted to offer a new look for our tournaments.
The 2027 event shirts will be based on the Earnhardt Outdoors Series sponsors. 2 tournaments, 1 mission, double the advertising. We are open to offering more opportunities to get our sponsors more involved. You want your logo on cups for the bar, we can do that. You want your logo on hand towels, yep we can do do. You want to come talk about your business during one or both tournaments, yep we can arrange that. Would you like to come set up a table at one or both tournaments, come on out. Would you like the opportunity to come out to an event and sit down with some Veterans and First Responders and hear about some of their darkest experiences and how impactful these opportunities are to them. Now thats not something you're ready for, but we invite you to come on out and hear about their side of life.
Lets talk about how we can help your brand, while you support our Nation's Heroes though our tournament series. We kick things off March 12th with The Point Bluefin Tuna Tournament, followed by the Heroes Benefit Fishing Tournament in May.

09/24/2026

The last 2 weeks have been filled with frustration and high anxiety levels, trying to plan for the potential then reality of severe weather. As of this morning, we had about 35 of the 69 Vets & First Responders still wanting to come and just hangout.
As of about 630 this morning, we were made aware of thr road conditions along Hwy 12. At that point, it was in everyone's best interest to cancel the festivities this weekend.
We are so grateful for the support of both the Oregon Inlet fleet, as well as the Hatteras fleet involved. This is by far the biggest event Ive ever organized or been a part of. It had alot of highs and lows. But the fact that so many wanted to come together and just hangout after the offshore tripnwas canceled, is just reassuring as to why these events are important to both the Veterans and First responders communities.
While we still have alot of details to finalize for 2027, our dates are tentatively scheduled for Sept 23-26, 2027.
Up next we visit Not Forgotten Racing at The Pit Oct 3, Heroes Benefit BBQ Oct 10, Golf tournament Oct 24, then we're gonna try to work in some live baiting king Mackeral trips in Nov/ Dec, before get ready for Bluefin season in Jan.

09/22/2026

While theres alot of variables with events that we can control, the weather is not 1 of them.
We have pretty much canceled the offshore portion of the event. About 90% of the Vets & First Responders selected, are satisfied with just having the opportunity to get together and maybe try some surf fishing or pier fishing. Right now, we're at the mercy of mother nature and the passability of Hwy 12.
TrueTimber helped us find a unique canvas for The Odyssey Collective to work their magic.
Frisco Woods Campground will be playing host for everything other than fishing.
RTIC Outdoors has set us up with some goodies.
Layden's Supermarket has provided us with pork butts for dinner Friday night and Sausage for breakfast.
Tavern on 12 will be slinging pizzas for dinner Saturday night.
We have everything set in place for a fun and relaxing weekend, just need mother nature to back off just a lil bit.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the tragedy of 9/11/01. The country operated as normal til about 845AM. The next couple hours were pure devastation. Several months after, the country was the most united it had been in decades. What followed for our soldiers, was a war that would impact everyone. Soldiers returned home mentally and physically scarred, some never made it home.
Today we honor the lives lost in the tower, plane wrecks, and lost overseas.
Not Forgotten Racing races to honor these soldiers not just 1 day a year. But every lap, every drag, every obstacle course, and every car they pass on the highway.
Always Ready. Never Alone. Not Forgotten.

09/02/2026

The stage is set for our 6th Annual Heroes Offshore Adventure; Sept 24-27. We have 13 boats taking 69 Veterans and First Responders Offshore fishing on the 26th.
We have boats traveling down from Oregon Inlet and up from Morehead City to be involved.
We wanna thank Frisco Woods Campground for assisting us with lodging and allowing us to host our events on site.
Wanna thank Layden's Supermarket and Tavern on 12 for dinners. Friday night we are cooking pork butts & fixins, Saturday night will be pizza night.
Rumor has it there will be additional fishing throughout the weekend and atleast 1 co****le tournament.
We never would of imagined this event to grow this big when we started it. This is where the bulk of our funds from the tournaments go to. Stay tuned, as we share additional pictures and videos from the event.

08/25/2026

6th Annual Heroes Offshore Adventure
Hatteras Inlet
Sept 24-27, with the fishing day of Sept 26.
Our goal is to take out atleast 60 Veterans and First Responders. We have achieved our goal for 2026, but looking to stay closer to 70 if possible.
Currently, we're sitting at 12 boats and 63 fishing slots.
We recently had a boat back out, looking to replace it.
If you would like to join us, please reach out. We currently have 6 Charter boats, and 6 private boats signed up.

08/20/2026

4 years ago when we started this journey, I was clueless on what it takes to run and host a fishing tournament. Over the years, we've altered our tournament in hopes to offer a better tournament setting each year. As we entered year 3, I knew our sponsor deck needed a revamp. With the help if anglers, other tournament directors, marina staff, and sponsors, this is where we landed.
Unlike most tournaments along the OBX, we offer more opportunities to help promote your business and services. Since the majority of our sponsors sponsor most of the activities we host, we wanted to put together a package that supported them while giving those that support 1 or 2 activities an equal opportunity at publicity.
Based in how you chose to support each tournament, is where you will fall under the Series Sponsorship. We plan to offer only 1 Tournament shirt, based on Series Sponsor levels. You can choose to support 1 tournament or both tournaments. We have put together some basic packages for each tournament (Daily presenting Sponsor, Meal Sponsor, Bar Sponsor, Weigh Station Sponsor, Bucket Items, and Heroes Boat Sponsor). We are happy to put together a fully customized sponsor package that benefit both your business and the tournament.
As we prepare for 2027, we would love to have more input from sponsors to get involved with us more than just giving donations. Come set up at a tournament, come join us for a day offshore, come join us at the golf tournament, come hangout with us for a hunt, or let's go across country and help offer a trip of a lifetime for our Nation's Heroes on hunt they wouldnt normally have the opportunity to take.
Lets get together and see how we can benefit each other, other than hey can you sponsor our event for $250.
If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know.
-Tim

08/16/2026

As we begin to plan for our 4th Annual Heroes Benefit Fishing Tournament, we are looking to make some changes to improve our tournament format to help offer increased payouts opportunities.
As we have grown and developed our tournament series over the last 4 years, we have received feedback from several folks on ways to improve our tournament experience to benefit everyone involved.
We hope this approach to payouts and entry fees, is more appealing to those that have wanted to come out and couldn't make it for 1 reason or another. We do understand that weather is our biggest unknown and has been a factor 2 of the last 3 years.
Also, its important to note that we have pushed the tournament to the weekend before Memorial Day, as the weekend we would normally host the tournament falls in June in 2027, and doesnt line up in the best interest of the tournament or Frisco Woods Campground.

*This isnt the final flyer to 2027, calcuttas and entry fees are subject to change before final publication is released in early 2027.

If you have any questions or suggestions, let's hear them.

07/30/2026

This right here, is what all the efforts of tournament is for. We have 64 Slots for Veterans and First Responders across 12 boats. There is 3 seperate posts up (General opportunity, Ladies only, and Inshore). If you would like to get in on the action, comment on the original post. If you have a boat and are available, send us a message. We're not opposed to breaking 70 fishing slots.

6th Annual Heroes Offshore Adventure
September 24-27, 2026
Frisco Woods Campground
31 Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders
In partnership with Earnhardt Outdoors and Band of Heroes Outdoors.
General fishing slots

Open Waters Sportfishing
Good Times Sportfishing
Runaway Sportfishing Charters
Sea Dream Fishing
Widespread
Dolphin Hunter Eye Catcher Lures
Sea Troll Patrick McMath
Sea DuckTress
Sound Bound Charters
Mystery Man
Whatever Sport Fishing
Heffernan- 23ft World Cat

This year, we will surpass our goal of 60 available fishing spots, with 64 Total fishing slots. These slots include our event staff, sponsors, ladies only boat, and inshore group.
There will be a seperate post for the ladies only boat as well as the inshore boat.
Please bare in mind that the number of available slots may change, in the event a boat becomes unavailable due to mechanical reasons, life happens, or we receive additional opportunities.
Some of these boats, the winning anglers may require a salt water fishing license. This will be discussed further in a group chat.
Whats included:
Lodging Thursday- Sunday
Dinner Friday & Saturday night
Drinks throughout the weekend
Some snacks
Breakfast Friday & Saturday AM (To take on the boat)
We cover any charter fees, tips and fish cleaning fir the weekend.
All fish caught over the weekend, will be divided as evenly as we can, regardless of what is caught by who.
Primarily, or goal is troll for mahi, tuna, and wahoo. Some boats may opt to try wrecks and bottom fish. This is at the discretion of the captains.
Our goal is to take some folks that have never been Offshore fishing, so let us know.

Thursday is optional. All winners must arrive to Frisco Woods Campground by 1600 on Friday, to check into cabins and meeting before dinner.

You can enter on multiple posts if interested or meet the requirements (ladies only post).

Winners will be selected on Aug 30, around 2000.
If you would like to enter, please comment with a picture of you fishing or outdoors. If you've never been Offshore, let us know.