b'Celebrating 89 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 ClubBoard of Directors: charter boat fleet during the Great Depression era.While structured quite differ-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 Robert Broadway most notable conservation contribution is the development of the red release pennant in the Bob Frevert late 1930s.Today, the pennant is recognized around the world as a way to signify a sailfish John Jolley release.The Derby was also among the first to incorporate game fish tagging for scientific Cheyenne Joseph 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. David Luther The Derby has an outstanding reputation and a loyal following. Its a fun and very competi-Chris Militello 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 and supported the Silver Sailfish Derby throughout our 89 years. Rob Rennebaum- The Tournament CommitteeSuzanne Ross ADHD/DEA 2026 Derby Fleet List E DEEREMichael SamuelsNelson Schad (Tournament fleet is limited to 50 boats)John Taylor DICATED OWWesley Watson72Viking JUST CHILLIN36YellowfinDavid Webb BEACHKOMER90Viking PERMITTED/ISL. TIMERobert L. Weigt29SeaVeeKITEKEEPER52VikingSerena Wilson BLOWFISH III35Predator PRICELESS 68Viking LADY REBECCA48VikingStaff: BLUE DEVIL68Michael Rybovich PRODUCERPresident45Grady White LILY46SeaHunterThomas A. Buzz Bzura BLUE STAR43Front Runner REEL EASY 39Ryco LIVE WIRE75F&SPBCFF Executive Director CAST IN PLACE39Contender REEL HAPPYThomas L. Twyford, Jr. 43Mag Bay LOGANS ADVENTURE34SeaVeeCHARLIE44Contender REMIXOperations Manager46Release Boatworks MALLARD44ContenderJoella S. Callaway DAY SEA54Sculley SERAPHIM 55Valhalla MIX IT UP80MerrittFFMD66Viking SIR REEL 58Viking MR. BRADLEY92VikingFISH ON33Blackfin SOUTHERN GROUND 48Viking NATIVE SON 38WinterFLORIDITA60Hatteras SOUTHERN RUN 40SeaVee64BaylissGOIN RAPTOR NO CHOOS/ REEL INTENSE SPECIAL SITUATION 39Contender41Bahama82F&SWest Palm Beach Fishing Club GOOD CALL NO REGRETS TEXAN201 5th Street41Bahama41Bahama61Billy Holton(corner of 5th St. & N. Flagler Drive) GOOMBAY SMASH O SHELL YEAH TREEOWest Palm Beach, FL 3340135Contender60Viking37SeaVeeGOOSE OFF COURSE TRIPLE LTelephone: (561) 832-6780 34Regulator43Freeman41AlbemarleHARDWAY OLD NO. 7 TROPHY WIFE 39Contender70Spencer52VikingHYDROSPHERE OPPORTUNATY VALHALLA 55 57Dean Johnson88Viking 55Valhallawestpalmbeachfishingclub.org FOLLOW THE TOURNAMENT LIVE SCORING:Copyright 2025 West Palm Beach Fishing Club.All rights reserved. Magazine photo credits: AA Video, Leonard Bryant Photography & WPBFC archives. Cover art by Slackertide2 89 thA nnuAlS ilverS AilfiShD erby'