b'Celebrating 88 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 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-Max Parker tive event with rules that level the playing field for boats of all sizes.Few tournaments possess George Patane the rich traditions and unique character of the Silver Sailfish Derby!Rob Rennebaum The WPBFC gratefully acknowledges all those who have fished, volunteered, sponsored Suzanne Ross and supported the Silver Sailfish Derby throughout our 88 years. Michael Samuels ADHD s 2025 Derby Fleet List MITTED - The Tournament CommitteeNelson SchadJohn Taylor (Tournament fleet is limited to 50 boats)Wesley Watson PERDavid Webb46 Spark HARDWAY27ConchRobert L. Weigt BEACHKOMER39 Contender PRICELESSSerena Wilson29 SeaVee HYDROSPHERE48 VikingBLUE ANGEL57Dean Johnson PRODUCERStaff:61 Garlington JUST CHILLIN46 SeaHunterBLUE DEVIL90 Viking REEL EASYPresident45 Grady White KITEKEEPER75F&SThomas A. Buzz Bzura BLUE STAR35 Predator REEL HAPPY 39Rybovich LADY REBECCA34SeaVeePBCFF Executive Director CAST AWAY68 Michael Rybovich REEL INTENSE/NO CHOOSThomas L. Twyford, Jr.68 Hatteras LILY43 JupiterCATCH N REESE33 Front Runner REEL LUCKYOperations Manager45 Hatteras LIVE WIRE28 ContenderJoella S. Callaway CHARLIE39 Contender REMIX 46 Release Boatworks LOGANS ADVENTURE44 ContenderDAY SEA44 Contender SERAPHIM 55 Valhalla MALLARD80MerrittEL DIABLO54 Sculley SIR REEL 72 Viking MIX IT UP92VikingFFMD66 Viking SOUTHERN GROUND 58Viking NATIVE SON 38 WinterFISH ON39 SeaVee SOUTHERN RUN 48Viking NO REGRETS64 BaylissWest Palm Beach Fishing Club FLORIDITA41Bahama SPECIAL SITUATION201 5th Street40 SeaVee O SHELL YEAH82 F&S(corner of 5th St. & N. Flagler Drive) FREEDOM50 Viking TREEOWest Palm Beach, FL 3340160 Sculley OFF COURSE37 SeaVeeTelephone: (561) 832-6780GOIN RAPTOR43Freeman TRIPLE L 39 Contender OLD NO. 741AlbemarleGOOD CALL70 Spencer TROPHY WIFE 41 Bahama OWE DEERE52 VikingGOOSE36Yellowfin TWIN REELS 34Regulator64 Vikingwestpalmbeachfishingclub.orgCopyright 2024 West Palm Beach FishingFOLLOW THE TOURNAMENT LIVE SCORING:Club.All rights reserved.Magazine photo credits: AA Video, Leonard Bryant Photography & WPBFC archives. Cover art by Stranded at Sea2 88 thA nnuAlS ilverS AilfiShD erby'