Hall Of Fame

Congratulations to our winners! These are the boats that placed first each year of the tournament.

YearBoatHome PortCaptainPoints / Billfish
2026Sarah Jean, Spencer Yachts 58Virginia Beach, VAKurt Ward830 / 10
2025Waterman, Ricky Scarborough 67Virginia Beach, VABen Horning2170 / 33    High Point Record
2024Sea Toy, Spencer Yachts 59Manteo, NCBull Tolson750 / 7
2023Just Right, Viking 56Virginia Beach, VARobbie Brown900 / 11
2022Cuttin' Up, Viking 64Virginia Beach, VANick Jones612.5 lb. blue marlin
2021Seven, Bayliss 62Palm Beach, FLJimmy Hardee700 / 10
2020Sea Toy, Spencer Yachts 59Manteo, NCBull Tolson910 / 13 (on time)
2019Evelyn Kennedy, Ricky Scarborough 48Virginia Beach, VAKevin Pankoke350 / 5
2018Waste Knot, Sunny Briggs 56Manteo, NCBarry Sawyer1033 / 6 (1 weighed at 683 lbs)
2017Qualifier, Paul Mann 57Oregon Inlet, NCFin Gaddy941 / 3 (1 weighed at 801 lbs)
2016A-Salt Weapon, Paul Mann 56Manteo, NCDennis Endee1,610 / 23
2015Weldor's Ark, Jarrett Bay 55Morehead City, NCMike Taylor490 (on time) / 7
2014Uno Mas, Bayliss 68FloridaSean Gallagher1,050 / 15
2013Tarheel, Paul Mann 54Wanchese, NCJohn Bayliss1,540 / 22
2012Double B, Tim Winter 62Manteo, NCHarry Smith560 (on time) / 8
2011Waterman, Hudson 55Virginia Beach, VAMike Standing910 / 13
2010Gee Daddy, Ocean Yacht 62Virginia Beach, VAGarrett Holden630 (on time) / 9
2009Hunter, Paul Mann 65Manteo, NCWalt Spruill840 / 12
2008Swordfish, Bobby Sullivan 53Hatteras, NCJim Ashley420 (on time) / 6
2007Hunter, Paul Mann 65Manteo, NCWalt Spruill840 / 12
2006Pursuer, Viking 48Virginia Beach, VARay Temple630 / 9
2005Waverunner, Rose Brothers 50Virginia Beach, VAPat Foster280 (on time) / 4
2004Harbor Lights, Viking 56Hampton, VACarl Beale490 / 7