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War Heroes on Water Announces Dates for 2025 Tournament: Sept. 19 - 23
Following the success of the seventh annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) in 2024, organizers of the transformative sportfishing tournament that helps combat-wounded veterans recover from their physical and emotional wounds today announced the 2025 event will be held September 19-23 off the coast of Southern California. Veterans will experience the healing power of the open ocean and the thrill of team-based competition, all while reeling in big game catches and forging lasting connections.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025
War Heroes on Water Honors 125 Combat-wounded Military Veterans in Milestone Seventh Annual Tournament
While the seventh annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament has concluded, the bonds established during the event are just beginning to take root. The event wrapped up on Monday evening with the highly anticipated weigh-in celebration at Catalina Island’s iconic Green Pier, followed by a deeply emotional private awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Irvine on Tuesday.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · September 25, 2024
War Heroes on Water Charity Sportfishing Tournament Benefitting Combat-wounded Veterans Returns to Southern California Waters
125 combat-wounded veterans embarked on the sportfishing adventure of a lifetime as they set out from Newport Harbor to participate in the highly-anticipated seventh annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) charity sportfishing tournament. Harnessing the healing powers of the ocean, the transformative three-day event takes place off the coast of Southern California, helping veterans recover from the physical and emotional wounds of combat with the creation of deep and meaningful relationships forged through the thrill of a world-class sportfishing competition.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2024
War Heroes on Water Pairs Sportfishing’s Finest With Combat-Wounded Veterans for Seventh Annual Event
This weekend, 125 United States Military veterans will join members of Southern California’s sportfishing community for the seventh annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament. This unique tournament, which includes two full on-water days of sportfishing, has become a beloved event within the SoCal sportfishing community, enabling locals to share their love of the sport and the Pacific Ocean with combat-wounded veterans from across the country.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2024
World’s Largest Non-profit Sportfishing Tournament, War Heroes on Water, Concludes Sixth Annual Event Following Weigh-in Celebration and Awards Ceremony
The sixth annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament came to a close with a weigh-in celebration on Catalina’s iconic Green Pier on Monday followed by a stirring and deeply personal awards ceremony at Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach, Calif. last night. 100 United States Military veterans, many of whom have received our nation’s highest military decorations including the Silver Star and Bronze Star medals, and the Purple Heart, participated in this year’s transformative three-day event, which included 48 of Southern California’s finest sportfishing vessels.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2023
Sixth Annual War Heroes on Water Charity Sportfishing Tournament Kicks Off, Bringing Hope and Healing to Combat-Wounded Veterans
The highly anticipated 2023 War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament supporting combat-wounded veterans kicked off yesterday, returning to Newport Beach, Calif., for its spectacular sixth year. Harnessing the healing powers of the ocean, the transformative three-day event takes place off the coast of Southern California, helping veterans recover from the physical and emotional wounds of combat through the creation of deep and meaningful relationships forged through the thrill of a world-class sportfishing competition.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · September 24, 2023
World’s Largest Non-profit Sportfishing Tournament Benefiting Combat-wounded Veterans, War Heroes on Water, Returns for Sixth Annual Event
In just one month's time, 125 United States Military veterans will join Southern California’s sportfishing community for the sixth annual War Heroes On Water (WHOW) event. This transformative three-day sportfishing tournament brings hope and healing to combat-wounded veterans, aiding their recovery from the physical and emotional wounds of war. The extraordinary event, which is made possible through the unwavering support of the area’s sportfishing community, features 50 new and returning vessels in this year’s steadfast WHOW fleet.
By War Heroes on Water · Via Business Wire · August 24, 2023