Tournaments

January

Stu Apte Fly Fishing Sailfish Tournament
Iztapa, Guatemala
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Stu Apte
stuwho@bellsouth.net

Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament
Palm Beach, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.sailfishclub.com/
Sarah Gay
sarahgay@sailfishclub.com

Miami Open Billfish Series
Miami, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

TAA Billfish Tournament “Torneo en el Arco”
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://fishtaa.com/Go_Fish/Home.html
Steve Sears
steve@samscafe.com

Salinas International Billfish Tournament
Salinas, Ecuador
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Xavier Perez
xavierperezm@gmail.com

IWFA Annual Billfish Release Tournament
Stuart, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://iwfa.org/IWFA/HOME.html
Gwen Hahn
glhahn@comcast.net

Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tournament
St. George’s, Grenada
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.sibtgrenada.com/
Richard McIntyre
rmil@spiceisle.com

Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament
Key Largo, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://oceanreef.com/
Jack Curlett
jackcurlett@bellsouth.net

Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series I
Playa Herradura,Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.lstournaments.com/
Amy Bretecher
abretecher@lsrm.com

IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No Sancocho
Iztapa, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
No Website Information Available
Marijo Attong
mj@casaviejalodge.com

24 Horas de Pesca de Luanda
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicholson
secretaria@cnl.co.ao

Cabo Frio Marlin Invitational
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.icrj.com.br/novo/
Mario Goncalves
pesca@icrj.com.br

February

New Zealand Sport Fishing Club Nationals
Northland, New Zealand
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Mike Wood
sales@landeman.co.nz

Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series II
Los Suenos, Costa Rica
Tournament Type: Offshore-Billfish Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.lstournaments.com/
Amy Bretecher
abretecher@lsrm.com

Sunshine Coast Game Fishing Classic
Mooloolaba, Queensland AU
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://scgfc.com.au/
Tony Cross
tony@cabooltureturf.com.au

Elite Sportsman Series
Guatemala,Costa Rica, Panama
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://elitesportsmanseries.com/
Larry Kirk
tdkirk@aol.com

South Indian Ocean Billfish Competition
Black River, Mauritius
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://morneanglers.com/
Robert Lois Tyack
lmaclub@intnet.mu

Big Game de Aniversario do CNIL
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
mail@cemtec.ebonet.net

Luhrs Billfish Shootout
Port Stephens NSW
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.npsgfc.com/
Nigel Rushworth
nigel@npsgfc.com

New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Nationals-Waihau Bay Club
Waihau Bay, New Zealand
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://nzbgfc.com/
Christine Elmiger
frazell@clear.net.nz

V Big Game De Aniversario Do CNIL
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicholson
pesca.cnil@netcabo.co.ao

Marlin World Cup
Black River, Mauritius
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://whitesandtours.com/
Harry Rajah
hrajah@whitesandtours.com

March

Lobito Big Game Fishing Tournament
Lobito, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
mail@cemtec.ebonet.net

S.A.D.S.A.A. Billfish Classic
Richard’s Bay, Zululand, S. Africa
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.sadsaa.com/
Richard Pratt
dickpratt@ivanhoe.co.za

Ocean City Light Tackle Club Annual Derby
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.igfachampionship.com/mbarrazotto%40comcast.net/
Matthew Barrazotto
mbarrazotto@comcast.net

Blue Marlin Classic
East Fremantle, W. Australia
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Mark Maher
markmaher@bigpond.com

Costa Rica Classic International Billfish Tournament
Quepos, Costa Rica
Tournament Type: Offshore-Billfish Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://costaricaclassic.com/
Michael Buscemi
mbbef@aol.com

Barbados International Fishing Tournament
Port St. Charles, Barbados
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://barbadosgamefishing.com
James Peirce
james.peirce@lynchbrokers.com

Presidential Challenge-Costa Rica
Carrillo, Costa Rica
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://sportingtraditions.com/
Joan Vernon
joan@preschallenge.com

International Marlin Madness Game Fish Tournament Tobago
Speyside, Tobago
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://tttgfa.ning.com/
Richard De Verteuil
realm@tstt.net.tt

Tobago International Game Fishing Tournament
Charlotteville, Tobago
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://tgft.com/
Daniella Rodriguez
daniella2345@yahoo.com

Zane Grey Int’l One Base Fishing Tournament
Bay of Islands, Otehei Basy, Urupukapuka Island, New Zealand
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://swordfish.co.nz/
Trevor Woolston
trevor@trucker.co.nz

Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament
Miami Beach, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore-Billfish Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://miamibillfish.com/
Judy Layne
fish@miamibillfish.com

April

Campeonato de Pesca Costeira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.icrj.com.br/novo/
Mario Goncalves
pesca@icrj.com.br

Labuan Int’l Game fishing Tournament
Sprtaly Islands, Labuan, Malasia
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://labuantourism.com.my/
Patrick Song
tengirri@yahoo.com

Western Australian Open
Trigg, Western Australia
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://pgfc.com.au/
Peter Coote
pgfc@bigpond.com

GFA of PNG National Game Fishing Tournament
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://gfa.com.pg/
Robert O’Dea
r.odea@moore.com.pg

Grand Slam Sportfishing Tournament
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
pesca.cnil@netcabo.co.ao

Lyford Cay Tournament Type: Offshore Tournament
Nassau, Bahamas
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Basil Goulandris
bgoulandris@gmail.com

May

Antigua & Barbuda Sportsfishing Tournament
English Harbour, Antigua
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://antiguabarbudasportfishing.com/
Phillip Shoul
basicblue@candw.ag

I’A Lapo ‘A Fishing Tournament
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://ppgfa.com/
Peter Crispin
toolshop@bluelink.as

Fish & Chips
Nassau, Bahamas
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://thefishandchips.com/
Ramsey Brown
ramsey@tvienents.com

Steinlager L’A Lapo’a Fishing Tournament
Pago Pago, AS, American Samoa
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://ppgfa.com/
Peter Crispin
toolshop@bluelink.as

Tropic Star Challenge
Pinas Bay, Panama
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Diane Locke
oluckyme@hotmail.com

Annual Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament
Nassau, Bahamas
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://fishcayman.com
Franklin Thompson
frank1187@hotmail.com

Torneio Aniversario do Clube Naval de Luanda
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
mail@cemtec.ebonet.net

Annual Bluewater Invitational
St. Augustine, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
www.nefma.com
Chris Combs
ccombs1012@aol.com

New Smyrna Beach/Daytona Beach Striker Tournament
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.fishstock.com/
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

MGBFC Annual Memorial Day Fishing Tournament
Orange Beach, AL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://mbgfc.org/
Bill Waechter
bwaechter@gulfcity.com

International Roosterfish Tournament
Baja Sur, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Randy Egerer
emcoprec@verizon.net

Sinbad Classic
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://sinbadclassic.com/2010/
Sadiq Ahmed Khan
sadiq@intevents.com

Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
Venice, LA
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://comefishla.com/
Steve Thomas
sbthomas@aol.com

June

Typhoon Yellowtail Bloodydecks Shootout
Dana Landing Market, Mission Bay, San Diego, California USA
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.yellowtailshootout.com/

Blue Marlin-Trophy Antonio Ribeiro
Madeira, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://biggameclube-portugal.com/
Augusto Figueira
augusto.figueira@gmail.com

Madeira Blue Marlin-III Trofeu Antonio Ribeiro
Madeira, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://biggameclube-portugal.com/
Augusto Figueira
augusto.figueira@gmail.com

MBGFC Annual Ladies Tournament
Mobile, AL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://mbgfc.org/
Scott Delany
scottd@delaneyinc.net

The Fishing Event
St. Maarten
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://the-fishing-event.com/2010/index1.html
Bertrand Lacotte
fishingevent@orange.fr

Islamorada Fishing Club Capt’s Cup Dolphin Tournament
Islamorada, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Dianne Harbaugh
fishing@theislamoradafishingclub.com

Salmon Masters Tournament
British Columbia, Canada
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://westcoastresorts.com/
Lisa Cuthbert
lcuthbert@westcoastresorts.com

TAA Eastcape Billfish Tournament
Eastcape, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://fishtaa.com/Go_Fish/Home.html
Bruce Main
cargocat@aol.com

Grand Hotel and Casino Vanuatu Marlin Classic
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://vanuatumarlinclassic.com/
Troy Neel
tnee999@yahoo.com

Marlin Open Terrou-Bi
Dakar, Senegal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://terroubi.com/
Samir Rahal
sam@terroubi.com

Bermuda Anglers Club Annual ILTT
Hamilton, Bermuda
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
www.bermudaanglersclub.com
Cindi Pearman
bermudaanglersclub@bermuda.com

Ernest Hemingway International Billfish Fishing Tournament
Havana, Cuba
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
yachtclub@cnih.mh.cyt.cu
Commodore Escrich
yachtclub@cnih.mh.cyt.cu

International Light Tackle Tournament
Eastcape, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Bonnie Powell
iltta@aol.com

Caicos Classic
Providentiales, Turks & Caicos
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://caicosclassic.com/
Art Pickering
ap@tciway.tc

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Biloxi, MS
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Jimmy Taylor
jimmy.taylor.b9un@statefarm.com

Harbourside Marine Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic
Nassau, Bahamas
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bahamasrotaryfishing.com/
Jason Robertson
jason@bahamaswholesale.com

Treasure Cay Annual Billfish Tournament
Abaco, Bahamas
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://treasurecay.com/
Sabine Kirchner
info@treasurecay.com

Annual Bluewater, Kingfish and Inshore Invitational Tournament
Savannah, GA
Inshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
www.ssfc.org
Houston Demere
hdemere@colonialgroupinc.com

Jeff Alexander Memorial Billfish Tournament
Biloxi, MS
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Jimmy Taylor
jimmy.taylor.69uu@statefarm.com

Annual Star Island Y.C. Shark Tournament
Montauk, NY
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://starislandyc.com/
Richard Janis
rich@starislandyc.com

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin
Destin, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://fishecbc.com/
Shawna Meisner
shawnameisner@sandestin.com

Carolina Billfish Classic
Charleston, SC
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.fishcbc.com/
Deidre Meneff
dm@fishbc.com

Presidential Papagayo Cup
Papagayo, Costa Rica
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://preschallenge.com/
Joan Vernon
joan@preschallenge.com

Bermuda Billfish Release Cup
Dockyard, Bermuda
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Pensacola, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://pbgfc.com
Kevin Sluder
buully48@yahoo.com

July

Open Pesca De Altura Cartagena
Cartegena, Murcia, Spain
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://clubderegatascartagena.es/
Esther Conesa
gerente@cluberegatascartagena.es

Bermuda Billfish Blast
Hamilton, Bermuda
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bermudabillfishblast.com
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

Presidential Challenge-Panama
Perlas Islands, Panama
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://sportingtraditions.com/
Joan Vernon
joan@sportingtraditions.com

World Cup Blue Marlin Championship
Worldwide
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://bluemarlinworldcup.com/
Mike Leech
mike@bluemarlinworldcup.com

IGFA/Martinis-Marchi Int’l Qualifying Tournament Big Game Croatia
Korniza, Island Vis, Croatia
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://big-game-fishing-croatia.hr/
Ivana Malbasa
info@bgfc.hr

MegaDock Billfishing Tournament
Charleston, SC
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://megadocktournament.com/
McKenzie Hutaff-Estes
mestes@megadock.us

Open de Baleares de Pesca de Altura
Pollenca, Mallorca, Spain
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.rcnpp.net/
Esteban Graupera
egraupera@gmail.com

Legends of the Game Fishing Classic
Ontario, Canada
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://gandacorporate.com/
Geoff Godden
ggodden@gandacorporate.com

Bermuda Big Game Classic
Hamilton, Bermuda
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bermudabiggameclassic.com
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament
Ocean City, MD
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
www.octunatournament.com
Jennifer Blunt
ocfc@ocfishing.com

Sea Horse Anglers Club Tournament
Hamilton, Bermuda
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://seahorseanglers.com/
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

Imperia Big Game Tournament (Stella Maris Fishing Club)
Imperia, Liguria, Italy
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://gamefisher.forumcommunity.net/
Daniele Crepaldi
metalserramenti2000@yahoo.it

Oregon Tuna Classic Tournament Series
Newport,Garibaldi,Charleston,Ilwaco, WA, OR
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://oregontunaclassic.org/
Del Stephens
pointman40@hotmail.com

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament – HIBT
Kailua-Kona, HI
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://hibtfishing.com/
Sherry Vann
hibt@hawaii.rr.com

Bisbee’s East Cape Tournament Type: Offshore Tournament
East Cape, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bisbees.com
Wayne Bisbee
wayne@bisbees.com

Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna Club White Marlin Invitational
Beach Haven, New Jersey
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://thewmit.com/
John Fitzgerald
http://thewmit.com/

MBGFC Annual Billfish Limited Tournament
Mobile, AL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://mbgfc.org/
Jim Cox
jim@wahooproductions.com

August

Royal Pahang Billfish Int’l Challenge
Rompin, Pahang, Malasia
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://billfish.bharian.com.my/
Helmi Harnzah
helmi@nstp.com.my

Trofeo Circolo Nautico Sambenedettese
Sambenedettese, Italy
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Massimo Brogna
massimo.brogna@libero.it

Bobby Baun Fishing Classic
Ontario, Canada
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://gandacorporate.com/
Geoff Godden
ggodden@gandacorporate.com

Porto Rotondo Big Game
Porto Rotondo, Italy
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.igfachampionship.com/biggame%40biggameitalia.it
Gabriele Azzi
gabriele.azzi@ibsgroup.it

Tavira Tournament Type: Offshore Classic Marlin Cup
Tavira, Algarve, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://nautictavira.pt/
Bruno Sares
nautico.tavira@gmail.com

Sarasota Slam
Sarasota, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://sarasotaslam.com/
Leslie Weed
leslie@sarasotaslam.com

Texas International Fishing Tournament
South Padre Island, TX
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://tift.org/
Betty Wells
bettytift@aol.com

White Marlin Open
Ocean City, Maryland
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.whitemarlinopen.com/
Jim Motsko
whitemarlinopen@aol.com

Falmouth Tournament Type: Offshore Grand Prix
Falmouth, MA
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Greg Skomal
gskomal@comcast.net

Annual Top Gun Marlin & Tuna Shootout
Oak Bluffs, MA
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bbgfc.com/
Steven James
bostonbiggame@hotmail.com

International Billfish Tournament
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://sanjuaninternational.com/
Frankie Mirandes
chairman@sanjuaninternational.com

Sonny Johnson Memorial Tournament
Biloxi, MS
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
No Website Information Available
Jimmy Taylor
jimmy.taylor.b9uu@statefarm.com

Annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000
Cape May/ Ocean City, NJ/Maryland
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://southjerseytournaments.com/
Bob Glover
bglover@sjmarina.com

Cairns Bluewater Billfish Tournament
Cairns, Queensland AU
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://cairnsbluewatergfc.com.au/
Carolyn Martin
caz@cairnsbluewatergfc.com

Washington Tuna Classic
Westport, WA
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.washingtontunaclassic.com/
Mitch King
washingtontunaclassic@gmail.com

Texas Women Anglers Tournament
Port Aransas, Texas
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.gofishtx.com/TWA/Home
Sharon Miller
sharon@gofishtx.com

Tuna $takes Invitational
Atlantic City, NJ
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Leonard Strobel
chefleonard7@hotmail.com

September

Desafio Mediterraneo
Roses, Spain
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.neositios.com/
Albert Gracia Juli
agracia@fmpr.es

Challenge La Sfida
Italy
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Massimo Brogna
massimo.brogna@libero.it

International Big Game Fishing Tournament-Portimao
Algarve, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://biggameclube-portugal.com/
Augusto Figueira
augusto.figueira@gmail.com

Int’l Big Game Fishing Tournament-Portimao
Algarve, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://biggameclube-portugal.com/
Augusto Figueira
augusto.figueira@gmail.com

MGBFC Annual Labor Day Tournament
Orange Beach, AL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://mbgfc.org/
Bennett Long
cblong@orangebeachmarina.com

Simrad Challenge-Trofeo Porto Ottiolu
Sardinia, Italy
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Massimo Brogna
massimo.brogna@libero.it

Vilamoura White & Blue Marlin Tournament
Algarve, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://biggameclube-portugal.com/
Augusto Figueira
augusto.figueira@gmail.com

Gulf Coast White Marlin Shootout
Pensacola, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://site.whitemarlinshootout.com/
Rocky Jones
rwjones@floors2000.com

Marina Rubicon Marlin Cup
Lanzarote, Spain
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.marlincup.com/
Karin Rasmussen
karin@marinarubicon.com

Tonga Int’l Billfish Tournament
Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://tongafishing.com/
Steve Campbell
ikalahi@tongafishing.com

Presidential Caribbean Cup
La Guaira, Venezuela
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://sportingtraditions.com/
Joan Vernon
joan@sportingtraditions.com

Campeonato Int’l de Pesca Grossa de Albufeira
Algarve, Portugal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://biggameclube-portugal.com/
Augusto Figueira
augusto.figueira@gmail.com

International Big Game Competition – Croatia
Jezera, Croatia
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://vinko-entertainment.com/big_game.htm
Tomislav Segedin
biggamecroatia@vip.hr

Sunshine Coast Game Fishing Club-Spring Shootout
Queensland, AU
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://scgfc.com.au/
Tony Cross
tony@cabooltureturf.com.au

Torneio Tropic Star
Pinas Bay, Panama
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.tropicstar.com/
Eleanor Armstrong
eleanor@tropicstarpanama.com

October

Guanaja Int’l Fishing Tournament
Guanaja, Bay Islands, Honduras
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.guanajafishing.com/
Roberto Jaime Pino Merren
guanajafishclub@yahoo.com

Campeonato de Pesca Desportiva de Alto Mar
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.clubenautico.org/
Horacio Pina
horaciopina@hotmail.com

Herbie Paul Int’l Festival
Malindi, Kenya, Africa
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Russell Brumby
rbrumby@hotmail.co.uk

Torneio de Marlin Azul do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.icrj.com.br/novo/
Mario Goncalves
pesca@icrj.com.br

St. Lucia Int’l Billfish Tournament
IGY Rodney Bay Marina, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://stluciabillfish.com/
Annie Harnu
hava-party@hotmail.com

New Smyrna Beach Billfish Invitational Tournament
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://nsbbi.com/
Jon Zeller
jonzeller@cfl.rr.com

San Carlos‘ Cantina Cup
San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://cantinacup.com/
Alex Huhn
alexhuhn@email.arizona.edu

Big Blue Cup
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
mail@cemtec.ebonet.net

Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.bermudabillfishblast.com/
Dan Jacobs
dan.jacobs@bonniercorp.com

El Pescado Billfish Tournament
Jacksonville, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://moniqueburrfoundation.org/
Lynn Layton
llayton@moniqueburrfoundation.org

Bisbee’s Los Cabos Tournament Type: Offshore Tournament
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bisbees.com
Wayne Bisbee
wayne@bisbees.com

Annual Port Antonio Int’l Marlin Tournament
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Tournament Type: Offshore Release
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://errolflynnmarina.com
Ron DeQuesnay
rondq@mail.infochan.com

Bucuti Yacht Club Aruba & Varadero International Billfish Aruba
Oranjestad,Aruba
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Franklin R.S. Dijkhoff
f.r.s.dijkhoff@cbaruba.org

International Billfish Tournament
Oranjestad,Aruba
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Franklin R.S. Diijkhoff
f.r.s.dijkhoff@cbaruba.org

Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://bisbees.com
Wayne Bisbee
wayne@bisbees.com

Annual Hook the Cure
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://hookthecure.org/
Gary Green
ggreen@cff.org

Presidential Challenge – Aruba
Aruba
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://sportingtraditions.com/
Joan Vernon
joan@sportingtraditions.com

November

Luanda Sailfish Classic
Luana, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
INo Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
mail@cemtec.ebonet.net

AT&T Jeb Bush Florida Sailfish Classic
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://jebcf.org
Shelly Greene
sgreene@cff.org

Maldives Game Fishing Challenge
Male, Maldives
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://magfa.org.mv/
Mario Tagliante
mano@thetags-sporfishing.com

Presidential Challenge-Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://preschallenge.com/
Joan Vernon
joan@preschallenge.com

N’Gor Marlin Cup
Dakar, Senegal
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://atlantic-evasion.com/
Carole Dubochet
contact@atlantic-evasion.com

PVGFC Tusker Gamefish Classic
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://pvgfc.com/records.html
Troy Neel
tnee999@yahoo.com

Los Suenos Marlin Invitational
Los Suenos, Costa Rica
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.lstournaments.com/
Amy Bretecher
abretecher@lsrm.com

Marlin Masters Mauritius
Black River, Mauritius
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.blackriver-mauritius.com/
Albert d’Unienville, Pascal Henry
pascal@blackriver-mauritius.com

December

Billfish Challenge
Luanda, Angola
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
No Website Information Available
Ian Nicolson
mail@cemtec.ebonet.net

Torneio Annual de Peixes de Ocea
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://www.icrj.com.br/novo/
Mario Goncalves
http://www.icrj.com.br/vo/

Torneio Annual de Peixes de Bico
Cabo Frio, Brazil
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://www.icrj.com.br/novo/
Mario Goncalves
pesca@icrj.com.br

Fujairah Classic
Fujairah, UAE
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://fujairahclassic.com/main/
Kareem Derbas
kderbas@cayan.ae

Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
Islamorada, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: No
http://islamoradasailfishtournament.com/
Dianne Harbaugh
ditournaments@aol.com

Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament
Islamorada, FL
Tournament Type: Offshore
IGFA Offshore Qualifier: Yes
http://theislamoradafishingclub.com/
Dianne Harbaugh
ditournaments@aol.com