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Northern Boundary Bite Produces Derby Victory for Goombay Smash/Remix

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Goombay SmashRemix tied up at Sailfish Marina on Singer Island after a champagne celebration of the tournament victory.

Goombay Smash/Remix tied up at Sailfish Marina on Singer Island after a champagne celebration of the tournament victory. Leonard Bryant Photography

Silver Sailfish Derby, Thursday, Jan. 2022—Eager anglers charge sailfish season as soon as they can feel it in the air. Preparation for the Silver Sailfish Derby starts well before the week of tournament as crews aim to dial in all the details that could make or break their chance to become a part of the storied 4-line tournament history. The Derby celebrated its 85th year with a sold out 50 boat fleet in early January.

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Silver Sailfish Derby Celebrates 85 Years with Sold Out Fleet

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Derby Fleet headed out Palm Beach Inlet, circa 1950

Derby Fleet headed out Palm Beach Inlet, circa 1950

Monday, Dec. 20, 2021—The West Palm Beach Fishing Club will again host the ‘World’s Oldest Sailfish Tournament’ on January 6th and 7th, 2022. In its 85th year, the Silver Sailfish Derby is rich in history with a lot of prestige on the line for participants. The tournament fleet is limited to 50 boats and already sold out headed into the new year.

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84 Years of Sailfishing off the Palm Beaches

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Photo courtesy West Palm Beach Fishing Club

West Palm Beach Fishing Club, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020—The venerable West Palm Beach Fishing Club (WPBFC) will again host the ‘World’s Oldest Sailfish Tournament’, the Silver Sailfish Derby on January 7th and 8th, 2021. The prestigious offshore tradition attracts some of the best anglers, captains and crews in the sport to the Palm Beaches each sailfish season. The tournament fleet is limited to 50 boats.

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Results: Pelican Yacht Club Invitational & 2020 Silver Sailfish Derby

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banner with 2020 Pelican Yacht Club and Siver Sailfish Derby written on it with a sportfish boat in the back ground

Photo courtesy Leonard Bryant Photography.

Pelican Yacht Club Invitational

Overall Standings

First Place – Wrapped Up, Capt. Patrick Price, 1900.

Second Place –  Intents, Capt. Rhett Bailey, 1900.

Third Place –  Showtime!, Capt. Jon Meade, 1400.

Final Results for 2020 Silver Sailfish Derby

Overall Team Sailfish Releases

First Place –  Old, No. 7, with 17 releases.

Second Place –  Native Son, with 14 releases.

Third Place –  Day Sea, with 13 releases.

Final Results for 2020 Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament

Overall Team Results

First Place –  Top Fly, with 3600 points.

Second Place –  Rum Runner, with 3100 points.

Third Place –  Game Plan, with 2800 points.

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2019 Silver Sailfish Derby Final Results

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Congratulations to Captain Joe Garberoglio & the Fragrant Harbor crew! The champions of the 82nd Annual Silver Sailfish Derby with 13 releases overall and being Top Boat Day 1.

There were 43 boats in the tournament. The total number of sailfish released in the two days of fishing was 201. 

 

Pretty Amazing! The Silver Sailfish Derby 80th Anniversary Approaching

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1939-laddie-sanford-rea-winner

1939 Lady Sanford Rea Winner

Sailfish Derby to Celebrate 80th Anniversary

December 9, 2016 (images courtesy of West Palm Beach Fishing Club)The West Palm Beach Fishing Club’s (WPBFC) venerable Silver Sailfish Derby, headquartered out of the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island, will set sail January 4th through 7th, 2017.  This will be the club’s 80th running of the prestigious event.  Established in 1935, the Derby is recognized as ‘The World’s Oldest Sailfish Tournament’ and continues to attract some of the best sailfish anglers, captains and crews in the sport.   [Read more…]