Early Registration Now Open for Point Washington Medical Clinic’s Inaugural Battle of the Bayou Fish

 
For More Information             For Immediate Release:
Ali Weil April 2, 2026
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Early Registration Now Open for Point Washington Medical Clinic’s Inaugural Battle of the Bayou Fishing Tournament, April 25th-May 2nd
Point Washington, Fla. (April 2, 2026) –  Battle of the Bayou is a weeklong fishing tournament and Poker Run benefitting Point Washington Medical Clinic, with festivities kicking off April 25th through May 2nd. Early Registration is open now through April 15. 
This unique series of events casts a “wide net” for all anglers, individuals, teams, and anyone who loves the water and wants to support a great cause in the clinic and the families it serves. Battle of the Bayou begins with a mandatory captain’s meeting on April 23rd from 6-8 pm at Point Washington Medical Clinic followed with a week of fishing (from any spot) on Saturday, April 25th through Saturday, May 2nd, in addition to a Poker Run on May 2nd, culminating in the Awards and Weigh-In Celebration.  
Early bird tickets are $100 per angler and $250 per boat before April 15th, then $150/$300 after April 15th available at  https://givebutter.com/battle-of-the-bayou-2026-mwrlmi. Each registration includes a swag bag, measuring device, dry bag and chance to win prizes. Prizes will be awarded for Redfish, Trout, Bass, Triple Tail, Flounder, Bream, the Trash Can Combo (Ladyfish, Catfish, Jackfish), and so much more.
The “Poker Run” on Saturday, May 2nd is designed for those who want to join the fun without competing in the fishing tournament. Participants will go to designated checkpoints across the water, including Sandestin’s Baytowne Wharf, Freeport Marina, and Nick's Seafood, where they will collect a playing card at each stop and compete for a “best-hand” prize at the Weigh-In Celebration that evening. Poker Run-only tickets are $100 and include a food ticket for 4 people.
The week of fishing will end with an Awards and Weigh-In Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd, from 3–10 pm at Point Washington Medical Clinic complete with a low country boil by Buddy’s Seafood, slow smoke from Back Beach BBQ and live music by The Casey Kearney Band and Ronnie McBrayer and the Backsliders. Celebration-only tickets are available for $25 for those who just want to enjoy the food, music, and fun.
 
“In the nine years since PWMC has been in operation, we are so proud to have provided almost $7 million in on-site healthcare services to the community in this special place we get to call home,” says Hillary Glenn, DNP, APRN, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Point Washington Medical Clinic.
“By providing no-fee-for-service healthcare…only donations, we saved our community $8.7 million in averted ER visits in 2025 alone. Fundraisers like Battle of the Bayou are essential to helping PWMC continue to serve our community and others in their time of need.” 
Battle of the Bayou would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, Specialty Roofers, Buddy’s Seafood, and Back Beach BBQ.
For more information on purchasing tickets, getting involved, or inquiring about sponsorships, contact Jackie Ward at jackie@thepwmc.org.
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About Point Washington Medical Clinic: 
The mission of Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) is to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high-quality primary health care regardless of the patient’s means or access. By being volunteer-driven, PWMC’s own costs will be maintained at a substantially lower cost per patient than other providers.
It was a shared vision that, by implementing the free clinic model of low-cost, volunteer-driven medical care, we could maintain healthier workers and families, creating a stronger community. The goals of the PWMC are (1) to keep children in school, people at work, and ease the burden on local emergency rooms; and (2) to offer access to care for those vulnerable in our community.
 
Point Washington Medical Clinic is located at 1321 N Hwy. 395 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, operating Mondays: 11am-5pm, Tuesdays: 10am-4pm, Wednesday: 7am-2pm and Thursdays 10am-4pm, closed on Fridays.