2019 OWC Qualifying Event Winners

Highlighting 2019 qualifying tournament winners for the 2020 Offshore World Championship.

Deep Blue Bill Challenge

Congratulations to team N.B. Safari and Neil Barnard for winning the Deep Blue Bill Challenge. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


SSFC Big Game Classic

Winner of the SSFC Big Game Classic which was Team Ocean Pearl with Team Captain Farouk Jean-Baptiste. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


2019 Barbados International Fishing Tournament

Team Voodoo representing Barbados Winners Of the 2019 Barbados International Fishing Tournament. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica. Left to right: Father Andrezj Nyga (Catholic priest),Paul Marshall, Shane Marshall, Kenneth Pestano, Captain Edward Albecker, Carlos Fuenteville, Colin Goodman.


Igararece Billfish Open 2019

Congratulations to Igararece Billfish Open winner Alexander Malafaia. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament

Congratulations to Sascha & Paulette Tai Chun-Hossman for winning the 56th Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament

Congratulations to Team "Magic Lady" - Michael DeFreitas for winning the 28th St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Montego Bay Yacht Club

Congratulations to Montego Bay Yacht Club winner Richard Bourke. Richard Bourke is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament

Congratulations to Team Sakamkam for their first-place finish at the 2019 Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament. Team Sakamkam is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Fiji Classic

Congratulations to Fiji Classic winner Ant Laity. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Out Your Front Door

Congratulations to Bermuda Triple Crown winners Team Reel Steel. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Out Your Front Door

Congratulations to Team Reel Steel and Marc Verzaleno for winning the 2019 Seahorse Anglers Club Tournament. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Out Your Front Door

Congratulations to Los Cabos Billfish Tournament winners Team El Suertudo - Guy Yocom. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


SXM Wahoo Tournament

Congratulations to Team Three Little Birds for their first-place finish at the 2019 SXM Wahoo Tournament. Three Little Birds is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Out Your Front Door

Congratulations to Bermuda Billfish Release Cup winners Team Fa La Me - Frank Rodriguez. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Out Your Front Door

Congratulations to Team Reel Steel - Mike Verzaleno for winning the 2019 Bermuda Billfish Blast Tournament. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Out Your Front Door

Congratulations to Bermuda Big Game Classic winners Team Flyer - Kevin Jaffe. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


San Carlos Hammerdown Tournament

Congratulations to Team "Relax" - Mike Brown for winning the 2019 San Carlos Hammerdown Tournament. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Malindi International Festival

Congratulations to Russell Brumby, winner of the 2019 Malindi International Festival. He is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational

Congratulations to winner Ralph Lopez & team "Crazy Tuna" for their first-place finish at the 2019 Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational. They are now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Offshore World Challenge Porec

Congratulations to Team Axopar - Valentin Harasic for their first-place finish at the 2019 Offshore World Challenge Porec. Team Axopar is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


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Rotary Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Tournament

Congratulations to Team Vision & Balance, captained by Chris Osborne, for their first-place finish at the 2019 Rotary Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Tournament. Team Vision & Balance is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Tonga International Billfish Tournament

Congratulations to Team "Black Label" and Mark Withers for winning the 2019 Tonga International Billfish Tournament. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament

The First Place team award and Release Marine Step Box went to Jon Gonsoulin’s “Done Deal” and Jason Buck for releasing two Blue Marlin on time and winning the 2019 New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Watamu Fishing Festival

The Watamu Fishing Festival 2019 was a successful event, with Team Albatross, consisting of anglers Andrew Ndolo and Anderson, winning the tournament this year. The crew is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Halifax International Tuna Tournament

Congratulations to Gerard Mombourquette of team "No Time", winner of the 2019 Halifax International Tuna Tournament. He is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament

Congratulations to Eric Poulin, winner of the 2019 Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament. He is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Oregon Tuna Classic

Congratulations to Team Fast Cat and Chris Mayeda for winning the 2019 Oregon Tuna Classic. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Australian International Billfish Tournament

Congratulations to Doug Sanderson, winner of the 2019 Johno Johnston Memorial Australian International Billfish Tournament. He is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


XXVII Torne de Pesca de Altura de Puerto Calero

Congratulations to Team El Pecado and Carlos Martinez Gimeno for winning the 2019 XXVII Torne de Pesca de Altura de Puerto Calero. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


BIG OM

In an extremely strong competition, the prestigious trophy of one of the most famous big game fishing contests in Croatia, and a ticket for Costa Rica was won by the excellent Barracuda team under the leadership of the captain Bojan Cestar with crew members Blaž Legiša, Pino Bačić and Tomislav Jukić.


Master Angler Billfish Tournament

Congratulations to Team KeaKai and Jock Albright for winning the 2019 Master Angler Billfish Tournament. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic

The top team at the 2019 Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic was Done Deal, captained by Jason Buck. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Zane Grey International Billfish Tournament

The top team at the 2019 Zane Grey International Billfish Tournament was Nammu. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


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Big Game Fishing Croatia

Team BGFC MASS won the Tuna Fever Rogoznica 2019. The crew consisted of Captain Sasha Apostolovsky, Andrej Brodnik, Mladen Cer, Roman Ursic and Baštijan Leben. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Big Game Komiza

The top team at the 2019 Big Game Komiza was Indica, made up of Roberto Martone, Luciano Bernardin, Andrea Burgazzi, and Eisuke Sekine. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic

The Top Billfish Boat at the 2019 Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic went to Team Done Deal, scoring 3 blue marlin releases and a 535.5-pound blue marlin for 2,035.5 total points. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Della De Silva

Team Magic Lady, composed of Capt. Michael De Freitas, Francois Mouttet, Glen Charlett, Ryan Agar, Roger Aleong, Barry Williams, and Isaiah Aleong, won the 24th Tobago International Game Fishing Tournament 2019 in Charlotteville, Tobago. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Anthony Cadorin / Pelagic Finder

Maria Magalhaes, fishing on the Uno Mas, released a staggering 25 fish, crowning her the Female Angler of the Year in the IGFA Release Division of the 2019 Pescadora Billfish Championship. Uno Mas is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Lyford Cay Offshore Fishing Tournament

Congratulations to Team Helios and Charles 'Ed' Biggie for winning the 2019 Lyford Cay Offshore Fishing Tournament in The Bahamas. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Mercury Fishing Festival

Team Dream Catcher won the Mercury Fishing Festival Guadeloupe 2019 with their 532-pound blue marlin catch. All blue marlin weighing less than 300 pounds are released in the tournament. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Marina Pez Vela

Team Perfeita won the 2019 Marina Pez Vela Open in Quepos, Costa Rica. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Courtesy Waihau Bay Nationals

The Bonzai Team, of Simon Smit and Sarah Healy, won the 2019 Waihau Bay Nationals. The team is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Courtesy Quepos Billfish Cup

Team Game Plan took home first place, with a total of 4,000 points, to win the 2019 Quepos Billfish Cup. Team Game Plan is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Courtesy Garmin Light Tackle Masters

Congratulations to Team French Look III, captained by James Holt, for their first-place finish at the 2019 Garmin Light Tackle Masters. Team French Look III is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


Credit Mauritius Billfish Release International Fishing Tournament

Congratulations to Team Garmin Pulsator, winners of the 2019 Mauritius Billfish Release International Fishing Tournament. Team Garmin Pulsator is now qualified for the 2020 Costa Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.


South Indian Ocean Competition

Team Ugly Fisherman, from South Africa, won the 2019 South Indian Ocean Competition. Captain Les Johnson and team members Mark Young, Sebastien de Ravel, and Max Daruty are now qualified for the Costa 2020 Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.