The Old Bahama Bay Wahoo Charity Cup 2021 is actually the postponed tournament from November of 2020, and will take place on February 4th-6th at OBB Resort & Marina in West End Grand Bahama to benefit Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI. In 2019, a total of 37 boats registered, and Team LLANGUS earned first place overall with a 132.7lb three-fish aggregate. Second place …
Showtime Fishing Team Wins 2021 Operation Sailfish
This past weekend, Showtime Fishing Team proved their sailfishing prowess once again by earning first place in Operation Sailfish, leg one of the 2021 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series in South Florida. Even though a cold snap rolled in forecasting a usual hot sailfish bite this time of year, total releases for the 41-boat two-day tournament only profited 140 …
Production Update: 42′ Dayboat Flybridge
The much anticipated 42’ Release Dayboat Flybridge hull is fresh out of the mold along with its deckhouse, and the engine room fairing process has begun! The design for this model has been engineered for years and highly anticipated, but hasn’t been finalized until recently. Another collaboration with renowned naval architect Erwin Gerards, the Release Boatworks 42’ Custom Sportfish was …
South Florida Sailfish Tournaments 2020/2021
Here’s a list of the upcoming South Florida Sailfish Tournaments, including some notable tournaments close by in the Bahamas. November 2020 Dust’em Off Sailfish WarmupDate: (rescheduled) Dec. 3-5, 2020Location: Palm Beach/Jupiter/Miami, Florida December 2020 Islamorada Sailfish TournamentDate: Dec. 4-6, 2020Location: Islamorada, Florida Hope Town United Sailfish TournamentDate: Dec. 10-12, 2020Location: Islamorada, Florida January 2021 Silver Sailfish DerbyDate: Jan. 6-9, 2021Location: West Palm Beach, FloridaMarlin Madness Qualifying Event Fish …
Now Hiring Boat Builders at Release Boatworks
Got boat building skills? Release Boatworks in conjunction with GameFisherman Yachts is hiring at our Egg Harbor City, New Jersey facility! • Patchers• Laminators• Woodworkers• Mechanical• Electricians Full Amerihealth silver benefits package (100% Paid) includes:• Health• Vision• Prescription• Dental 401k, Bonuses, PTO and other great benefits included – and a great work environment! PLUS – Bring us your current paystub …
IGFA’s Light Tackle Open & International Auction
Save the Dates! Join the International Game Fish Association for a week of fishing and fun in South Florida. The IGFA Light Tackle Open is a two-day tournament that will take place out of Sailfish Marina Resort in Palm Beach Shores, Florida, from Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 to Thursday, February 11th, 2021. In the past, The IGFA has hosted their …
Why a Walkaround is Better Than a Center Console
In years past, fishing teams may have sacrificed creature comforts to opt for a center console over a traditional sportfish due to the 360 degrees of fishability and speed, but with advancements in design and materials, walkaround sportfish have become the most in-demand fishing platform on the market. These days, Release Boatworks is here to make sure you don’t have …
Release Boatworks 390 Walkaround Coming Soon
You asked, and we delivered. Feast your eyes on the mock-up for the all new Release Boatworks 390 Walkaround. We have three of these 39’ builds officially in the works at the moment, all three of which will feature outboard engines on an armstrong bracket, and all three of which will be custom to each buyer. This model will have …
FLIBS 2020 Will Resume, With Modifications
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), a decades-old event that supports the city’s multibillion-dollar marine industry, got the green light from Broward County commissioners this week. Despite COVID-19, the Commissioner stated, “I believe the show is needed now more than ever. It is extremely vital.” The region’s marine industry, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida says, generates 111,000 …
IGFA 2020 Tommy Gifford Award
On October 29, 2020, the IGFA will bestow the prestigious Tommy Gifford Award upon five recipients in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the advancement of sport fishing through innovation, outstanding catches or noteworthy examples of leadership in their trade. The Tommy Gifford Award is named for one of the greatest saltwater charter skippers of all time and recipients are selected through …