The BBC will return to the tournament format that was used in 1973 when the informal competition to determine the Bahamas Champion took on a more organized form and became the Bahamas Billfish Championship. A four-tournament schedule awaits participating teams and each tournament will have four fishing days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Nassau Bahamas White Marlin Open, the Abacos. Entries are capped at around 40 boats each year. Its 6 am and already a balmy 75 degrees. The Bahamas Billfish Championship Scholarship Fund was created in 2000 and gives Bahamian college students a unique opportunity to study in marine related fields at colleges in The Bahamas, United States or Canada. Skip's Tournaments is a proud supporter the endeavor of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. May 26 May 31, Marsh Harbour Championship 29-31, 2023Location:Palm Beach Shores, FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, International Marlin Madness Game Fishing TournamentDate:TBDLocation:Crown Point, Trinidad and TobagoRegion: Caribbean Sea, Marina Casa de Campo OpenDate: TBDLocation:La Romana, Dominican RepublicRegion: Caribbean Sea, Game Fishing Association of Papua New Guinea National TitlesDate: April 2-10, 2023Location:Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaRegion: International, Viking Yachts Key West ChallengeDate: Apr. Competitive crews dont just travel across the Stream to target powerful pelagics, but also to catch up with old friends on the dock. Marlin Magazine may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. The double-header blue marlin bite was just what the Winter Park, Florida based team needed to take third place. Boat Harbour Championship With the tournament experience and knowledge to create an event that rivals any sportfishing experience the Gulf has to offer. JICHI owner Luis Isias was top angler with three of the blues, a white . The World Cup has been won in Bermuda six times by anglers who landed a 1,195-pound and 1,189-pound marlin, the two largest fish ever caught in the tournament's history. (reminder: Teams must enter back through Mobile Pass only and pass Sailboat Bay by 6 pm) 8 pm: Country artist Parker McCollum takes the stage at The Wharf Amphitheate Sunday July 16th: Weigh-in stations are distributed across six islands and include Spanish Wells, Great Harbour Cay, Freeport, Abaco, Nassau, and Bimini. Four blues, two whites and a sail! It is usually held from April to June. Here is our comprehensive guide to fishing tournaments for marlin and sailfish worldwide. Custom Shootout Date: May 10-14, 2022 In addition, the second and third place teams also received gift certificates from Roffer's Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service (ROFFS) and Costa Sunglasses. 16-21, 2023Location:Quepos, Costa RicaRegion: Central America, White Marlin RoundupDate: Apr. In 2018, the IGFA concluded three years of work on the Caribbean Billfish Project (CBP), which was funded by the World Bank through the FAO. Fishing teams will earn one point per pound for an eligible blue marlin that is boated. Anglers can fish any or all tournaments with cumulative points determining the overall Bahamas Billfish Champions. | By Lyford Cay Foundations Lyford Cay Foundations On their way back, there is a sprouting of the local grapevinefrom house to house, word spreads in the community that they hauling. A mother calls her son. On this island paradise there is plenty to keep the young at heart entertained, and if you take a seat at the Tipsy Seagull Bar youre sure to see captains and mates taking part in some friendly competition off the water playing a game of ring toss. But hey, the treatment sure is a lot of fun. Every year the series begins in April and takes adventurous anglers through a journey of five tournaments at various venues, ending in June with a cumulative point tally determining the overall Bahamas Billfish Champion. tourism@bahamas.com, Copyright 2022 Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Bahamas Billfish Boat Harbour Championship, Tourism Business Compliance Support Request Form, Annual Second Homeowners/ Winter Residents Reception. The 2022 Annual Halibut Classic is Back. Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament: June 11-20, 2021. Welcome to Bahamas Local, Your Bahamas Online Search Engine, Golden Yolk egg project promises cut to food import bill, Lombard Odier Bahamas Launches Youth Environmental Initiative Targeting High School Students, Nassau Cruise Port Sets New One-Day Passenger Record Of 28,554 Passengers. Undergraduate - Specialty Awards. All billfish were released. Watch on. Captain Bric Peeples and his crew each received Randy Rich designed crew trophies sponsored by the Lewis Marine Group. Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Bahamas Billfish Championship in Treasure Cay Treasure Cay Annual Arts and Crafts Show in Treasure Cay / Hosted as an activity event connected with the TCBC fishing tournament. The fish must measure at least 110-inches in length (lower jaw to fork length), which is the benchmark until two fish exceeding 110-inches have been weighed in a single tournament. The talented crews targeting the fertile waters off the Abacos have nothing on the big game swimming just below. Office: +1 (954) 522-5515 All captains placing in the BBC tournaments are eligible for points toward this prestigious award. Team "Full Time" found the fish in Marsh Harbour! The Championship tournaments are governed by a uniform set of rules for qualifying billfish. Board. 25-May 2, 2023Location:Cayman Brac/Grand CaymanRegion: Caribbean Sea, Port Hacking 100 (Sydney, NSW)Date: TBDLocation:Burraneer, New South WalesRegion:Australia, MONGO Offshore Challenge Date: May 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2023Location: Pensacola, FL & HawaiiRegions: Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Hawaii, Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish ClassicDate: May 1-7, 2023Location:Grand Isle, LouisianaRegion: Gulf Coast, The Shootout (Production vs Custom)Date: May 3-6, 2023Location:Abaco, BahamasRegion: The Bahamas, Bohicket Marina Billfish InvitationalDate: May 10-13, 2023Location:Johns Island, South CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Hatteras Village Offshore OpenDate: May 9-13, 2023Location:Hatteras, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Northeast Florida Marlin Association Bluewater Tournament Date: May 10-13, 2023Location:St. Augustine, FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, Savannah Sport Fishing Club Bluewater Invitational TournamentDate: May 13-20, 2023Location: Savannah, GeorgiaRegion: US East Coast, Orange Beach Billfish ClassicDate: May 16-21, 2023Location:Orange Beach, AlabamaRegion: Gulf Coast, Bakers Bay InvitationalDate: May 10-13, 2023Location:Bakers Bay, BahamasRegion:The Bahamas, Custom ShootoutDate: May 17-20, 2023Location:Abaco, BahamasRegion: The Bahamas, Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Memorial Day TournamentDate: May 22-28, 2023Location:Orange Beach, AlabamaRegion: Gulf Coast, Georgetown Blue Marlin TournamentDate: May 24-27, 2023Location:Georgetown, South CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Walkers Cay InvitationalDate: May 24-27, 2023Location:Walkers Cay, BahamasRegion:The Bahamas, New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club InvitationalDate: May 11-14, 2023Location:Venice, LouisianaRegion: Gulf Coast, Cape Fear Blue Marlin TournamentDate: May 31-June 3, 2023Location:Wrightsville Beach, North CarolinaRegion:East Coast, Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day TournamentDate: May 25-28, 2023Location:Swansboro, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Cajun Canyons Billfish ClassicDate: June 1-4, 2023Location:Venice, LouisianaRegion: Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish ClassicDate: June 6-12, 2023Location:Biloxi, MississippiRegion: Gulf Coast, Pelagic Triple Crown of FishingDate: June 8-11, 2023Location: Cabo San Lucas, MexicoRegion: US West Coast and Mexico, Big Rock Blue Marlin TournamentDate: June 9-18, 2023Location:Morehead City, North CarolinaRegion:East Coast, Rock n Reel Hawaiian OpenDate: June 10-11, 2023Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Keli Wagner Lady Angler TournamentDate: June 10, 2023Location:Morehead City, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, The InvitationalDate: TBDLocation:The Wharf, Orange Beach, ALRegion: Gulf Coast, International Light Tackle Tournament AssocationDate: June 17-23, 2023Location: Flamingo, Costa RicaRegion:Central America, Carolina Billfish ClassicDate: June 21-24, 2023Location:Charleston, South CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Emerald Coast Blue Marlin ClassicDate: June 21-25, 2023Location:Sandestin, FloridaRegion: Gulf Coast, Kona KickoffDate: June 24-25, 2023Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Pensacola International Billfish TournamentDate: June 28-July 2, 2023Location:Pensacola, FloridaRegion: Gulf Coast, Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release TournamentDate: June 25-July 1, 2023Location:Hatteras, North CarolinaRegion:East Coast, Firecracker OpenDate:July 2-3, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Bermuda Billfish BlastDate: July 3-7, 2022Location:Hamilton, BermudaRegion: Bermuda, MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin TournamentDate:July 3-4, 2022Location:Cape May, New JerseyRegion:U.S. Northeast, Blue Marlin World CupDate:July 4, 2022Location:WorldwideRegion: International, Kona Throw DownDate:July 5-7, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore ShowdownDate: July 6-9, 2022Location:Cape May, New JerseyRegion:Northeast, Kona Skins DerbyDate:July 8-10, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Billfish PachangaDate: July 13-16, 2022Location:Port Aransas, TexasRegion: Gulf Coast, Bermuda Big Game ClassicDate:July 3-7, 2022Location:Hamilton, BermudaRegion: Bermuda, Jimmy Johnsons Atlantic City Quest for the Ring Championship Fishing WeekDate:July 10-16, 2022Location:Atlantic City, NJRegion:Northeast, Bermuda Billfish Release CupDate:July 9-11, 2022Location:Hamilton, BermudaRegion: Bermuda, Oak Bluffs Bluewater ClassicDate: July 12-17, 2022Location: Falmouth, MassachusettsRegion: US East Coast, Blue Marlin Grand ChampionshipDate:July 13-17, 2022Location:Orange Beach, AlabamaRegion: Gulf Coast, Edisto Billfish TournamentDate:July 2023, 2022Location:Edisto Island, South CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Hawaii Lure Makers ChallengeDate:July 15-17, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Sea Horse Anglers Club TournamentDate:July 21-25, 2022Location:Hamilton, BermudaRegion: Bermuda, Lone Star ShootoutDate: July 19-24, 2022Location:Port OConnor, TexasRegion: Gulf Coast, Key West Marlin TournamentDate:July 2023, 2022Location:Key West, FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish TournamentDate:July 20-23, 2022Location:Morehead City, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Carolina Boat Builders TournamentDate:July 27-30, 2022Location:Manteo, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin TournamentDate: July 28-30, 2022Location:Cape May, New JerseyRegion:Northeast, Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Billfish Limited TournamentDate: July 22-24, 2022Location:Orange Beach, AlabamaRegion:Gulf Coast, Hawaii International Billfish TournamentDate:July 30-August 7, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Ladies TournamentDate: July 30-31, 2022 Location:Orange Beach, AlabamaRegion:Gulf Coast, Washington Tuna ClassicDate: August 4-6, 2022Location: Westport, WashingtonRegion: US West Coast and Mexico, Presidential Flamingo Fishing RodeoDate: Aug. 5-7, 2022Location:Flamingo, Costa RicaRegion: Central America, White Marlin OpenDate: Aug. 8-12, 2022Location:Ocean City, MarylandRegion: Northeast, Texas Legends Billfish TournamentDate: August 10-14, 2022Location:Port Aransas, TexasRegion: Gulf Coast, Alice Kelly Ladies-Only Billfish TournamentDate: Aug. 12-14, 2022Location:Manteo, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore OpenDate: Aug. 14-21, 2022Location:Ocean City, MarylandRegion:Northeast, Texas Billfish ClassicDate: Aug. 16-20, 2022Location:Freeport, TexasRegion: Gulf Coast, Pirates Cove Billfish TournamentDate: Aug. 15-20, 2022Location:Manteo, North CarolinaRegion: East Coast, Beach Haven White Marlin InvitationalDate: Aug. 17-20, 2022 Location:Beach Haven, New JerseyRegion:Northeast, The MidAtlanticDate: Aug. 21-26, 2022Location:Cape May, New JerseyRegion: Northeast, International Billfish Tournament of San JuanDate: Aug. 22-26, 2023Location:San Juan, Puerto RicoRegion: Caribbean Sea, Virginia Beach Billfish TournamentDate: Aug. 23-26, 2023 Location:Virginia Beach, VirginiaRegion: East Coast, Big Island Marlin TournamentDate: Aug. 25-28, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Texas International Fishing TournamentDate:August 3-7, 2022Location:Port Isabel, TexasRegion: Gulf Coast, Poor Girls OpenDate:TBDLocation:Ocean City, MarylandRegion:Northeast, Old Salt LOOP TournamentDate: Aug. 13-17, 2022Location:Madeira Beach, FloridaRegion: Gulf Coast, Sarasota SlamDate: August 23-27, 2022Location: Sarasota, FloridaRegion: US Gulf Coast, Manasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore OpenDate: Aug. 27-Sept. 3, 2022Location:Cape May, New JerseyRegion:Northeast, East Cape Offshore TournamentDate: Aug. 2-6, 2022Location:East Cape, MexicoRegion:West Coast and Mexico, Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Labor Day TournamentDate: Sept. 1-5, 2022Location:Orange Beach, AlabamaRegion: Gulf Coast, Balboa Angling Club Master Angler Billfish TournamentDate: Sept. 8-11, 2022Location: Newport Beach, CARegion: West Coast and Mexico, Its a Wrap TournamentDate: Sept. 1-4, 2022Location:Kona, HawaiiRegion:Hawaii, Channel Islands Billfish TournamentDate:TBDLocation:Oxnard, CaliforniaRegion:West Coast and Mexico, Scrub Island Invitational, Leg 1Date:September 6-10, 2022Location:Scrub Island, British Virgin IslandsRegion: Caribbean Sea, Scrub Island Invitational, Leg 2Date:September 10-14, 2022Location:Scrub Island, British Virgin IslandsRegion: Caribbean Sea, Los Cabos Billfish TournamentDate: October 16-20, 2022Location:Cabo San Lucas, MexicoRegion: West Coast and Mexico, Bisbees Los Cabos Offshore TournamentDate: Oct. 20-22, 2022Location:Cabo San Lucas, MexicoRegion:West Coast and Mexico, Bisbees Black and Blue Marlin TournamentDate: Oct. 25-28, 2022Location:Cabo San Lucas, MexicoRegion: West Coast and Mexico, Florida Sailfish CupDates:Nov. 1, 2021- May 31, 2022Location:FloridaRegion:Florida East Coast, El Pescado Billfish Tournament Dates:Nov. 3-6, 2021Location:St. Augustine, FloridaRegion:Florida East Coast, No Sancocho Sailfish ShootoutDate: Nov. 3-5, 2022Location:Puerto San Jose, GuatemalaRegion: Central America, SoCal Swordfish OpenDate:November 11-13, 2021Location:Newport Beach, CARegion: U.S. West Coast and Mexico, El Salvador International Billfish TournamentDate: Nov. 11-14, 2022Location:Bahia del Sol, El SalvadorRegion: Central America, Tropic Star Billfish TournamentDate: Nov. 17-21, 2022Location: Tropic Star Lodge, PanamaRegion: Central America, Guatemala Billfish InvitationalDate: Dec. 8-12, 2022Location:Puerto San Jose, GuatemalaRegion: Central America, Islamorada Sailfish TournamentDate:Dec. 2-5, 2022Location:Islamorada, FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, Pirates Cove Sailfish ClassicDate:Dec. 2-5, 2022Location:Stuart, FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin TournamentDate: July 3-4, 2022Location:Cape May, New Jersey, South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore ShowdownDate: July 6-9, 2022Location:Cape May, New Jersey, Jimmy Johnsons Atlantic City Quest for the Ring Championship Fishing WeekDate:July 10-16, 2022Location:Atlantic City, NJ, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin TournamentDate: July 28-30, 2022Location: Cape May, New Jersey, MONGO Offshore Challenge Date: May 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2023Location:Pensacola, FL, White Marlin OpenDate: Aug. 8-12, 2022Location: Ocean City, Maryland, Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore OpenDate: Aug. 14-21, 2022Location:Ocean City, Maryland, Beach Haven White Marlin InvitationalDate: Aug. 17-20, 2022 Location:Beach Haven, New Jersey, Poor Girls OpenDate:TBDLocation:Ocean City, Maryland, The MidAtlanticDate: Aug. 21-26, 2022Location: Cape May, New Jersey, Manasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore OpenDate: Aug. 27-Sept. 3, 2022 Location:Cape May, New Jersey, Bohicket Marina Billfish InvitationalDate: May 10-13, 2023Location: Johns Island, South Carolina, Hatteras Village Offshore OpenDate: May 9-13, 2023Location: Hatteras, North Carolina, Savannah Sport Fishing Club Bluewater Invitational TournamentDate: May 13-20, 2023Location: Savannah, Georgia, Georgetown Blue Marlin TournamentDate: May 24-27, 2022Location: Georgetown, South Carolina, Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day TournamentDate: May 25-28, 2023Location: Swansboro, North Carolina, Cape Fear Blue Marlin TournamentDate: May 31-June 3, 2023Location:Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Keli Wagner Lady Angler TournamentDate: June 10, 2023Location: Morehead City, North Carolina, Big Rock Blue Marlin TournamentDate: June 19-18, 2023Location: Morehead City, North Carolina, Carolina Billfish ClassicDate: June 21-24, 2023Location: Charleston, South Carolina, Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release TournamentDate: June 25-July 1, 2023Location:Hatteras, North Carolina, Oak Bluffs Bluewater ClassicDate: July 12-17, 2022Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, Edisto Billfish TournamentDate:July 2023, 2022Location: Edisto Island, South Carolina, Carolina Boat Builders TournamentDate:July 27-30, 2022Location: Manteo, North Carolina, NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish TournamentDate:June 20-23, 2022Location: Morehead City, North Carolina, Alice Kelly Ladies-Only Billfish TournamentDate: Aug. 12-14, 2022Location: Manteo, North Carolina, Pirates Cove Billfish TournamentDate: Aug. 15-20, 2022Location: Manteo, North Carolina, Virginia Beach Billfish TournamentDate: Aug. 23-26, 2023Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, Silver Sailfish DerbyDate: Jan. 4-7, 2023Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, Fish for Holly Sailfish TournamentDate: Jan. 6-7, 2023Location:Islamorada, Florida, Lenny Schelin Memorial TournamentDate: Jan. 6-15, 2023Location:Ft. Pierce, Florida, Florida Sailfish CupDates:Nov. 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 Location:Florida, Pelican Yacht Club InvitationalDate: Jan. 9-14, 2023Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida, Operation SailfishDate: Jan. 11-15, 2023Location: Singer Island, Florida, Islamorada Fishing Club Captains Cup Sailfish TournamentDate: Jan. 17-18, 2023Location: Islamorada, Florida, Buccaneer CupDate: Jan. 17-21, 2023Location: Singer Island, Florida, Cheeca Lodge PresidentialDate: Jan. 20-22, 2023Location: Islamorada, Florida, Gold Cup Invitational Fishing TournamentDate: Feb. 7-11, 2023Location: Palm Beach, Florida, Sailfish ChallengeDate: Feb. 22-26, 2023Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Jimmy Johnsons Quest for the Ring ChampionshipDate: Mar. Image 1 of 7. 24-26, 2023Location:Kona, Hawaii, MONGO Offshore Challenge Date: May 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2023Location: Hawaiian Islands, Rock n Reel Hawaiian OpenDate: June 10-11, 2023Location:Kona, Hawaii, Kona KickoffDate:June 24-25, 2023Location:Kona, Hawaii, Firecracker OpenDate:July 2-3, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Kona Throw DownDate:July 5-7, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Kona Skins DerbyDate:July 8-10, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii Lure Makers ChallengeDate:July 15-17, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii International Billfish TournamentDate:July 30-August 7, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Big Island Marlin TournamentDate: Aug. 25-28, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Its a Wrap TournamentDate: Sept. 1-4, 2022Location:Kona, Hawaii, Chub Cay InvitationalDate:Apr. Wednesday, December 21, 2022. They filter through the warm waters of the Gulf Stream and bring much record-setting fish, including the 1,119- pound blue marlin caught by the team of Double Dog when they broke The Bahamas record in 2011 after a three-hour fight to land it off Treasure Cay, Abaco. Custom) May 3-6, 2023 CUSTOM SHOOTOUT May 17-20, 2023 OUR TOURNAMENTS July 2023 Blue Marlin International Tournament Why give up hundreds of thousands of dollars for a one day internet tournament? The race to the finish line will no doubt heat up during this leg as more and more billfish will be caught as the season progresses. June 16-19 The event is November 14-16, 2019. Theres no denying the fact that big brutes flourish here, evident from the 823-pound blue caught by Unbelievable in 2000, 814-pound blue landed by Huzzy in 2003 and the 655-pound blue bested by Fishbone in 2006. We won't share your email address. Select the type(s) of adventures you would like to explore while in the Out Islands. Sportfishing connects people of all interests and walks of life. Your email address will not be published. Blue runner jacks might be a common fish in The Bahamas, but there is nothing common about seeing 5,000 of them sprawled on the beach after being hauled in by a team of fishermen. July Regatta Time in Abaco / See Regatta Time for info. Oct 28 2022 Featured October 28, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm TBF's Gala - Friday Night Fever Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale, FL 3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale $325 Oct 14 2022 Featured October 14, 2022 - October 16, 2022 Sailfish Sweethearts Ladies Tournament Sailfish Marina 98 lake Drive,, Palm Beach Shores The roots of the tournament series date back to 1968 when a group of anglers who regularly fished billfish tournaments in The Bahamas, designed a friendly competition to crown the years Bahamas Tournament Champion. This competition remained informal until 1973 when Bahamian tourism officials collaborated with directors of the major fishing clubs and resorts to sponsor an island-wide big game tournament series designed to attract enthusiastic big game teams from around the world. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Over 91 teams fished the 2008 series and participants hailed from cities all over the United States and countries around the globe. Oregon and Washington Give Gill Nets the Boot, MILLIONS ARE ON THE LINE AT CABO SAN LUCAS BISBEE TOURNAMENTS, Year of the Bluefin AFTCO Film Premiere. All boats participating in the Bahamas Billfish Championship tournaments will depart from and fish within a 60-mile radius of the host resort in Bahamian waters. The Abaco Gold Conch Fest and John Bull Block Party are always a fun addition to the Boat Harbour tournament. At this time of year, jacks school in large numbers around South Eleuthera. The information or details for the listed event(s) may change at any given time and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, or The Government of The Bahamas, will not be held liable for any decision made based upon it, 242-302-2000 | Toll-Free: 1-800-Bahamas Not only do we host the most elite fleet of tournament teams and industry-respected sponsors, we've been told we put on world-class events! There is an overabundance of supply during the festival that fishermen give much of their haul away to the community. Carol_Bareuther-October 5, 2022. There are also Hawk's Nest Wahoo and Bimini Wahoo Mayhem Fishing Tournament that offers the highest money prizes. 5-6, 2023Location:Malindi, KenyaRegion:International, Jimmy Johnsons Quest for the Ring ChampionshipDate: March 7-11, 2023Location:South FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, Chub Cay ClassicDate: Mar. Billfish can take their pick from a six rod bait buffet at every boat, so be sure to offer the man in the blue suit the best menu possible in your spread. Sales & Marketing: (242) 698-1300 The Lyford Cay Tournament runs for two days and took place this year from May 9-11 with about 20 boats competing, many from local waters. He went on to run a few private sportfish vessels before becoming the fleet captain for Lazzara Yachts. The Marsh Harbour Championship win earned Luis Perez and team 'Full Time' a Chris Costello hand-carved trophy as well as a gift certificate for a pair of Costa Sunglasses from tournament sponsor Costa, and a gift certificate from Roffer's Ocean Fishing Forecasting (ROFFS), longtime BBC sponsors. Today, BD has grown into the leading digital media platform for all things saltwater fishing, bringing our large and passionate community the best and most authentic fishing information in the form of fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing recipes, saltwater fishing articles, tackle tips and more from coast to coast. Abaco Scholarship (Lyford Cay Foundation Inc.) Scholarship award valued up to US$10,000 per year. 2022 Bermuda Big Game Classic Photo Gallery. This rendezvous off Abaco draws anglers seeking an action-packed billfish tournament. For six months, they traveled the Caribbean, visiting virtually every Caribbean island, from St. Thomas to the Grenadines, and then spent three months in the Bahamas, competing in the Bahamas Billfish Championships. Of all the billfish tournaments held worldwide, you will find Skip's Tournaments especially distinctive. April 19-22, 2023 - The Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina - Abaco, Bahamas Your perfect transition from sailfish to blue marlin season, this inaugural tournament offers up white marlin for the first leg of our Abaco Diamond Series. October 18. Onshore, activities also include live band performances, Bahamian crafts, food, and drinks. While this may be an informal example of tournament fishing in The Bahamas, it draws a crowd. The Paul Mann 60-foot GRAND SLAM Wins 38th Annual Pelican Yacht Club Invitational Billfish Tournament in Fort Pierce, FL with a single day record breaking 38 sailfish releases! The second place prize went to Jr. Davis and his team 'Wave Paver'. The second stop in the series is one that is certainly familiar and loved by all who are longtime participants of the BBC. Congratulations to Team Sea Toy, who won 2022 Bermuda Big Game Classic. Led by team captain Frank Rodriguez, 'Fa La Me' added to their points tally by releasing two blue marlin on day two. edgewater hotel haunted; can uk consultant doctors work in usa; is spitfire a compliment Registration is open and anglers are invited to be a part of the BBCs 40th Anniversary celebration. 2022 *BBC: Mike Lee-----Done Deal: Gulf of Mexico Since dates vary, contact the Bahamas Billfish Championship at 2 Oakland Blvd., Suite 195, Hollywood, FL 33020 (tel. The Bahamas Billfish Championship was founded in 1973 and continues to attract competitive teams from around the globe. San Juan International Billfish Tournament I love Technology. Their success continued on day two when the team on the 63' Bertram were able to release two additional blue marlin as well as a white marlin. The Bahamas Billfish Championship, with over forty years under its belt, is the oldest billfish tournament series in the world. The Bahamas Billfish Championship, with over forty years under its belt, is the oldest billfish tournament series in the world. Read More In Marsh Harbour, they released a white marlin on day one, a sailfish on day two and two blue marlin on the final day for a total of 1,500 points for the week. 888/303-2242 or 954/920-5577; . If you expect to be a part of the winners circle register for the series early, as a 50 boat maximum for each event is a new addition to the 2009 format. West Palm Beach, Florida/Dallas, TexasIn partnership with Allen Exploration, Fly Zone Fishing has announced that it will be producing the second annual Walker's Cay Invitational, slated for May 18-21, 2022, in Walker's Cay, located in the northern Bahamas. Bhatia, who is 19 years old, birdied the final hole to secure the victory. Brenda has spent hours scanning old photographs, negatives and proof sheets. Learn More, Guana Cay Championship May 4 7 | Guana Cay, Abaco, Boat Harbour Championship May 18 21 | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Harbour Island Championship June 1 4 | Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Treasure Cay Championship June 15 18 | Treasure Cay, Abaco. 12-15, 2023 Location:Miami Beach, FloridaRegion: Florida East Coast, Chub Cay InvitationalDate: Apr. Fax: +1 (954) 522-2260 The Bahamas Billfish Championship has weathered everything from the '70s fuel crisis and up-and-down fishing to numerous recessions, and it has thrived these past 37 years, thanks to rule changes that keep it relevant. Florida Sport Fishing is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the heart of The Fishing Capital of the World. This gives teams many options to spread out in search of the targeted fish: tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. We also occasionally include links to products and services from merchants of our choice. The results from the inaugural March 2000 championship were not eye-opening, to say the least. 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