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


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

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.