Tournament Champions:

It Just Takes Time - 72' Viking - 568.4 lb Blue Marlin
Captain Chris Hood, Angler Nick Crovato

2nd Place: Blue Marlin - A Work of Art - 92' Viking - 557.4 lb
Captain Jason Buck, Angler Lance Glaser

Tournament Catch & Release:

1st Place: C-YA, 74' Spencer, Captain Devin Potts
7 Blue Marlin Released

2nd Place: Southern Charm, 63' Hatteras, Captain Landon Bell
5 Blue Marlin, 2 White Marlin Released

3rd Place: Pearl, 48' Viking, Captain Tyler Maxwell
5 Blue Marlin, 1 White Marlin Released



A Sincere Thank You to Our Many Fine Sponsors


Seakeeper
Emerald Coast Marine
Pepsi
Official Soft Drink
Galati Yacht Sales / Viking Yachts
"Get Your Game On" Breakfast Sponsor
Atlantic Marine Electronics
Southern Napa
Florida Detroit Diesel Allison
New American Funding
Southern Grind
Dog River Marine Complex
Audi Pensacola
Official Luxury Automobile
McCoy Fire
Grander Marine
Gulf Coast Triple Crown Presenting Sponsor
Baldwin EMC
On Site Boat Care
Merrill Lynch The Smith Harris Group
Vacasa Vacation Rentals - Alabama
SoCo Swings
Saunders Yachtworks
Awards Ceremony Sponsor
Xtreme Marine Electronics
Official Marine Electronics Sponsor
The Wharf Storage
Mosley Maritime Services, LLC
Gulf Shores / Orange Beach Tourism
Layco Marine
Clyde May's
Official Whisky & Bourbon of the BMGC
Printing Pros
J&M Tackle
Official Tackle Store
Wharf Rental Management
Official Wharf Accommodations Sponsor
Thompson Marine
St. Jude Children's Hospital
Miller Beer/ Gulf Distributing
Official Beer
SORD Tools
Beard Equipment & John Deere
Official Utility Vehicle
Hancock / Whitney Bank
City of Orange Beach
Springhill Suites at The Wharf
Official Tournament Hotel
James Williams Marine Sculpture & Fine Art
Triple Crown Trophy Artist
Pacific Power Group - MTU
The Wharf
Presenting Sponsor & Tournament Host
D-Dey Response Group
Viking Yachts
Larry Rackley Fine Art
Official Tournament Artist
Tito's Vodka
Official Vodka of the BMGC
Rouses Markets
Official Grocer
Costa
Release Marine
Official Fighting Chair
McCarron Insurance Group
Official Insurance Sponsor
Davison Fuel
Official Fuel Provider
Sandshaker at The Wharf
Official Bushwacker
Gulf Coast Yacht Group
Mobile Hangover Helper Bar Host
Lucca Boutique
One Club Gulf Shores
Motor-Services Hugo Stamp, Inc.

Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf
The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL

Sometimes things come together at the right place and right time to create something truly unique. The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is a result of one such magic combination.

The right team.
With the tournament experience and knowledge to create an event that rivals any sportfishing experience the Gulf has to offer.

The right venue.
Unlike any other on the Gulf Coast. The magnificent Wharf Entertainment Complex under the leadership of Art Favre.

These ingredients, and many others, led to the creation of the Billfish tournament which has become known as the Greatest Show In Sportfishing.

Well thought-out and carefully executed tournament parties and events centered around the marina and its upland amenities. A weigh-in arena and spectacular experience unlike anywhere in the world.

The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is not only the finale of the acclaimed Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series — but a tournament experience you simply don't want to miss.

We'll even throw in a little Southern glamour for good measure.

It happens each July at the Wharf.








"A Can't-Miss Tournament"
"A Rock-Star Weigh-In"
"A Sight to Behold"

Even if you don't fish, you simply can't miss this one.



Premier Level Sponsors:

Click here for a complete list of sponsors.

Galati Yacht Sales / Viking Yachts

"Get Your Game On" Breakfast Sponsor
Hancock / Whitney Bank

Official Bank and Kick Off Party Sponsor
Saunders Yachtworks

Awards Ceremony Sponsor
Gulf Coast Yacht Group

Mobile Hangover Helper Bar Host
The Wharf

Presenting Sponsor & Tournament Host
Miller Beer/ Gulf Distributing

Official Beer
Viking Yachts
Costa
Audi Pensacola

Official Luxury Automobile
Grander Marine

Gulf Coast Triple Crown Presenting Sponsor
Wharf Rental Management

Official Wharf Accommodations Sponsor
Release Marine

Official Fighting Chair


Over $160,000 raised to date for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.