The first flight of teams were giving the green light at 6:30 this morning.
Included in the flight are last years championship team of Aaron Wiebe and Peter Tully.
Over 125 teams are going after the 25 thousand dollar first prize, while Team Canada is looks to retain the Frank Townsend Memorial Trophy over Team USA.895 The Lake will have live updates of the weigh ins starting at 4:00 on the Harbourfront.
Meanwhile, the KBI Kids tournament starts today at 10:00 on the Harbourfront docks.
The bar under the Whitecap Pavilion opens at 3:00 with dinner at 5:30 hosted by Gropps Country Catering.
Day 1 wraps up with a movie under the Whitecap Pavilion at 7:00.
