The sportfishing industry is full of nicknames. Early in your career, it takes only one screw-up, big day or head-turning detail to get you one. We all have one, and Captain Robert Helms is no exception. We call him Ruby, or Red, and only occasionally Robert; but that is a
What should it be? It seems many people think it should be $1,000 a foot per year. Im referring to captain's pay and I dont know where that number came from, but I disagree. Lately, I have been reading a lot of material about salary, bonuses and severance pay. I think
Viking Yacht Company”With barely a chance to settle into her new slip, the Viking 80 Krazy Salt's won the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Tournament. Having just taken delivery of the boat days earlier, the team on the Anderson family's boat released six white marlin for the win. Keith Greenberg, at the
By far the most powerful storms on Earth, hurricanes expend so much energy that they can be measured in terms of atomic explosions. According to hurricane expert Dr. Kerry Emanual of MIT, Irma, the Category 5 hurricane that leveled the Caribbean and parts of South Florida and the Florida Keys
White Marlin Open Tournament, July 30, 2020”Due to the tropical storm that is headed this way next week, the WMO will be extending the Tournament fishing dates. Boats can now fish through Sunday, August 9th (as opposed to through Friday). They will still only be allowed to fish three out
1st Place Release: Sea Wolf, Capt. Donnie White2nd Place Release: Kilo Charlie, Capt.Howard Lynch3rd Place Release: J+T, Capt. Mark McDevittHeaviest Blue Marlin: Seacurity, Capt. Tim Hyde
Due to the effect of COVID-19 on the Guatemala sportfishing industry, the Billfish Conservation Organization has come up with a project that will provide local captains and crews emergency food and essential hygiene supplies. Please see the details below if you'd like to contribute. Some of you have already made
Release Marine's vice president, Matt Hecht, takes us through the company's Savannah, GA shop and provides an update on the latest developments in the center console space, including helm chairs and rocket launchers. Here a closer look at the process for what goes into developing and designing all their products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhvxn3fvbR8
With 1,000 points, the Cotton Picker team was named the 2020 Virginia Beach Invitational winner. The fleet ended the tournament with 105 total releases (98 whites, 4 blues, 3 sails), and a total payout of $92,355. Results: 1st Place- Cotton Picker 1000 points 2nd Place- Sea Trader 900 points 3rd Place- Victory Lap 800
The Release Boatworks 46 was one of the first boats in her class to be designed from the keel up to utilize pod drives. Release has embraced this technology with a vengeance, developing what would become the marine industry benchmark for maneuverability, fuel efficiency and performance. When the Release 46 was
