2023 OWC Qualifying Event Winners

Highlighting 2023 Qualifying Tournament Winners for the 2024 Offshore World Championship

Sport-fishing team celebrating a win at a tournament awards ceremony.

Congratulations to Team Brac Rebel Fishing Team, winners of the Superstars of Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Jamaica.

Team Still Keeping it Jiggy celebrating their win in the cockpit of a sport-fishing boat.

Congratulations to Team Still Keepin' It Jiggy, second place winners of the Montego Bay Yacht Club Annual Marlin Tournament. They will be participating in the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Jamaica. From Left: Khary Brown , Dr. Paulette Tai Chun - Hossmann , Stephen Maxwell , Team Captain Sascha Hossmann, Larry Yochim , Stephen Silvera

Team Cuervo

Congratulations to Team Cuervos, winners of the El Pescado Billfish Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the USA.

Team Cowboy

Congratulations to Team Cowboy, winners of the Hammer Down Fishing Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent USA.

Team San Elias

Congratulations to Team San Elias, winners of the Cap Cana Classic 19th IBT. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Dominican Republic.

Team Fruitloop

Congratulations to Team Fruitloop, winners of the Flame Tree Fiji Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Fiji.

Team Malindzak

Congratulations to Team Malindzak (Finest Kind), winners of the Casa Vieja Lodge No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Guatemala.

Team Gringo

Congratulations to Team Gringo, winners of the 8th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Guatemala.

A sport-fishing team celebrating at the awards ceremony of the Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament.

Congratulations to Team Reel Saudi, winners of the Fujairah Offshore Fishing Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the United Arab Emirates.

A sport-fishing team celebrating at the Republic Bank St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament.

Congratulations to Team Blue Fever, winners of the Republic Bank St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

A sport-fishing team at the awards ceremony of the Montego Bay Yacht Club

Congratulations to Team My Other Toy, winners of the Montego Bay Yacht Club Annual Marlin Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Jamaica.

A sport-fishing team celebrating at the Puerto Calero Marlin Cup.

Congratulations to Team El Monty, winners of the Puerto Calero Marlin Cup – 30 Aniversario. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Spain.

Sport-fishing team at the 2023 Tropic Star Lodge Annual Billfish Tournament.

Congratulations to Team Chicken Little, winners of the Tropic Star Lodge Annual Billfish Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Panama.

Sport-fishing team at the awards ceremony of the Dorado Derby Uno

Congratulations to Team La Guila, winners of the Dorado Derby Uno. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Costa Rica.

A sport-fishing team celebrating at the 2023 Dorado Derby Dos.

Congratulations to Team Trip, winners of the Dorado Derby Dos. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Costa Rica.

A sport-fishing team celebrating at the awards ceremony of the SXM Wahoo Tournament.

Congratulations to Team Navigator, winners of the SXM Wahoo Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Caribbean country of St. Maarten.

Team Supreme celebrating at the awards ceremony of the New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament.

Congratulations to Team Supreme, winners of the New Orleans Invitational Billfish Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Louisiana and The U.S.A.

Team Reel Fortunate celebrating a win at the awards ceremony of the Oregon Tuna Classic.

Congratulations to Team Reel Fortunate, winners of the Oregon Tuna Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Oregon and The U.S.A.

Team BGFC MASS celebrating a win at the Big OM Tournament.

Congratulations to Team BGFC MASS, winners of The Big OM tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Croatia.

Team Kraken

Congratulations to Team Kraken on boat Ashlee G, winners of the Tonga International Billfish Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Tonga!

Team Native Son

Congratulations to Team Native Son, winners of the IGFA Light Tackle Open. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Florida and the USA!

Team Fin Planner

Congratulations to Team Fin Planner, winners of the White Marlin Open. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Maryland and the USA!

Team Sidekick

Congratulations to Team Sidekick, winners of the Washington Tuna Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Washington and the USA!

Team Shark Byte

Congratulations to Team Shark Byte, winners of the Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent New Jersey and the USA!

A fishing team of 6 hold up their prized fish at a weighing station.

Congratulations to Team Olivia Rose, winners of the Battleground Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent The Bahamas.

A sport-fishing team of 9 people stand at an awards ceremony, holding up an over-sized check around their other prizes.

Congratulations to Team Supreme, winners of the Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Louisiana and The U.S.A.

A sport-fishing team of 7 hold up assorted prizes and an over-sized check.

Congratulations to Team Plane Simple, winners of the Bermuda Billfish Blast. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Bermuda.

A sport-fishing team of 9 celebrate jovially while holding up their over-sized check and assorted prizes.

Congratulations to Team Wolverine, winners of the Bermuda Big Game Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Bermuda.

a fishing team of 6 hold up their awards and prizes.

Congratulations to Team Lunatico, winners of the Sea Horse Anglers Club Bermuda Billfish Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Bermuda.

A sport-fishing team of four stand in the cockpit of their sport-fishing boat surrounded by awards and prizes.

Congratulations to Team Builder’s Choice, winners of the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Bermuda.

A sport-fishing team stands next to a large strung up marlin being weighed.

Congratulations to Team Synchronicity, winners of the Texas Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Texas and The U.S.A.

A sport-fishing team of five people stand in their boat's cockpit and hold up an over-sized check.

Congratulations to Team Ransom, winners of the Swordfish Showdown, Leg 1. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the U.S.A.

Three men stand in front of a brightly lit window and hold up two awards plaques.

Congratulations to the team of Anthony Calabrese, Time Mcguire, and Craig Zwobot, winners of the OCLTC 76th Annual Derby. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Maryland and the U.S.A.

A sport-fishing team of 9 people and two children stand and pose holding an over-sized check.

Congratulations to Team Salt Shaker, winners of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Mississippi and The U.S.A.

A sport-fishing team stands in the cockpit of their sportfishing boat.

Congratulations to Team Quantified, winners of the Gulf Coast Masters. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Alabama and The U.S.A.

A sport-fishing team of six people stands in front of their boat while holding up an over-sized awards check.

Congratulations to Team Wide Open, winners of King Master Biloxi. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Mississippi and The U.S.A.

Watamu Fishing Festival Winners holding up certificates.

Congratulations to Danny Thomas and Alex Haller, the winners of the 2023 Watamu Fishing Festival. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Kenya.

A sport-fishing team at the awards ceremony of the Cayman Island jackpot.

Congratulations to Team “Alli B”, the champions of the 2023 Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Cayman Islands.

A sport-fishing team at the Antigua Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament.

Congratulations to Team “Mano’Lo”, the champions of the 55th Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Antigua & Barbuda.

Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic 2023 Champions - Miss Maysen

Congratulations to Team MISS MAYSEN, the champions of the 2023 Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Louisiana and the USA.

SIGFA International

Congratulations to Team YELLOWFIN, the winners of the SIGFA International Tournament. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Samoa.

Lyford Cay 2023 Winners

Congratulations to Team FIFTY/50, the winners of the Lyford Cay 23rd Annual Invitational Tournament. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Bahamas.

Quest For the Crest Sailfish Series - Remix

Congratulations to Team REMIX, the 2023 Quest For the Crest Sailfish Series Champions. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Miami and the USA.

2023 Louisiana Tuna and Wahoo Classic - wahoo champions

Congratulations to Team LOUISIANA BLUEWATER CHARTER COMPANY, the wahoo champions of the 2023 Louisiana Tuna & Wahoo Classic. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Louisiana and the USA.

2023 Louisiana Tuna and Wahoo Classic - Tuna Champion

Congratulations to Team PARADISE OUTFITTERS, the tuna champions of the 2023 Louisiana Tuna & Wahoo Classic. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Louisiana and the USA.

Sir Charles Williams 2023

Congratulations to Team REMEMBER ME NOW, winners of the 2023 Republic Bank Sir Charles Williams International Tournament. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Barbados.

Builder's Choice

Congratulations to Team BUILDER'S CHOICE, winners of the 2023 Marina Casa de Campo Open. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Dominican Republic.

TEAM SOUTH AFRICA OWC

Congratulations to Team SOUTH AFRICA, winners of the 2023 South Coast Blue Marlin Open. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Kenya.

2023 Islamorada Sailfly

Congratulations to Team TRIPLE THREAT, winners of the 2023 Islamorada Sailfly. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the USA.

Marlin Madness 2023

Congratulations to Team AFUNDAY, winners of the 40th Annual ANSA Bank Marlin Madness Game Fishing tournament. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent the Trinidad & Tobago.

Hard Play III - 1st Place

Congratulations to Team Hard Play III, winners of the 2023 Spice Island Billfish Tournament. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship.

GFA PNG

Congratulations to Team Cabolero, winners of the 2023 GFA PNG National Title in Papua New Guinea! They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship.

Team Caliente

Congratulations to Team Caliente, winners of the 2023 Sailfish Slam at Marina Pez Vela. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship.

Sunshine Coast Game Fishing Classic Winners

Congratulations to team Virtue (Mathhew Rose, Geoff Corbet and Jim Stirling), winners of the 2023 Sunshine Coast Game Fishing Classic winners. They received an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship.

Team CORTO

Congratulations to Team CORTO, the champions of the 2023 Offshore Challenge Orebic. Team CORTO was led by Captain Gordon Svalina, and team members were Bepo Svalina, Ante Karacic, Niksa Jureskin, Josko Dokic, Kresimir Salov, and Vinko Marusic. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Croatia.

Team WRAPPED UP

Congratulations to Team WRAPPED UP, the champions of the 51st Annual Gold Cup Tournament. They are receiving an invitation to the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship to represent Palm Beach and the USA.