b'Celebrating 87 years of History.W est Palm Beac The Silver Sailfish Derby was established by the West Palm Beach Fishing West P alm BeachhF ishing Club Club (WPBFC) in January 1935 to promote the region and aid its struggling Fishing Clubcharter boat fleet during the Great Depression era.While structured quite differ-Board of Directors: ently today, the event remains the worlds oldest sailfish tournament. The Derbys longstanding Pete Schulz, Chairman support of billfish conservation has been its hallmark.It is credited with advancing the catch Tricia Borsch and release ethic that has been embraced by sportsmen around the globe.Perhaps the Derbys Barry Brimacomb most notable conservation contribution is the development of the red release pennant in the Robert Broadway late 1930s.Today, the pennant is recognized around the world as a way to signify a sailfish Bob Frevert release.The Derby was also among the first to incorporate game fish tagging for scientific John Jolley purposes into a competitive format and encouraged the use of circle hooks long before it was Daniel Kleiser mandated by the National Marine Fisheries Service. Chris Militello The Derby has an outstanding reputation and a loyal following. Its a fun and very competi-tive event with rules that level the playing field for boats of all sizes.Few tournaments possess Max Parker the rich traditions and unique character of the Silver Sailfish Derby!George Patane The WPBFC gratefully acknowledges all those who have fished, volunteered, sponsored Rob Rennebaum and supported the Silver Sailfish Derby throughout our 87 years. Michael Samuels ADHD/DEA 2024 Derby Fleet ListSuzanne Ross- The Tournament CommitteeNelson SchadJohn Taylor DICATED (Tournament fleet is limited to 50 boats) PRICELESSWesley Watson62 Viking GOOSE48 VikingDavid Webb AUDACIOUS34Regulator PRINCESS LILYRobert L. Weigt37Yellowfin HARDWAY66 VikingSerena Wilson BEACHKOMER39 Contender PRODUCERStaff:29 SeaVee HYDRA-THERAPY46 SeaHunterBLUE DEVIL39SeaVee RAMBLE ONPresident45 Grady White HYDROSPHERE50 Winter CustomThomas L. Twyford, Jr. BLUE STAR57Dean Johnson REEL EASY 39Ryco JUST CHILLIN75F&SManaging Director CAST AWAY90 Viking REEL HAPPYThomas Buzz Bzura68 Hatteras KITEKEEPER34SeaVeeCATCH N REESE35 Predator REEL INTENSEOperations Manager45 Hatteras LADY REBECCA43 JupiterJoella S. Callaway CHAMPAGNE ROOM68 Michael Rybovich REEL LUCKY 53 Viking LIVE WIRE29 ContenderCHARLIE39 Contender REMIX 46 Release Boatworks MILIKA KAI44 ContenderFFMD33 L&H SIR REEL 45Everglades MIX IT UP92VikingFISH ON66 Viking SOUTHERN GROUND Cs 48Viking NATIVE SON60 Gary DavisFLORIDITA39 SeaVee SOUTHERN RUN 33.5 Grady White NO MERCY64 BaylissWest Palm Beach Fishing Club FREEDOM55 Viking SPARHAWK201 5th Street60 Sculley OSHELLYEAH64 Viking(corner of 5th St. & N. Flagler Drive) GATOR ONE50 Viking SPECIAL SITUATIONWest Palm Beach, FL 3340139 Yellowfin OFF COURSE82 F&STelephone: (561) 832-6780GOIN RAPTOR43Freeman TOO MANY MARTINIS 39 Contender OLD NO. 768 VikingGOOD CALL70 Spencer TREEO 41 Bahama PERMITTED37 SeaVeeGOOMBAY SMASH27Conch TROPHY WIFE 47Front Runner52 Vikingwestpalmbeachfishingclub.orgCopyright 2023 West Palm Beach FishingFOLLOW THE TOURNAMENT LIVE SCORING:Club.All rights reserved.Magazine photo credits: Leonard Bryant Photography & WPBFC archives. Cover art by Stranded at Sea2 87 thA nnuAlS ilverS AilfiShD erby'