January 13 - 17, 2027

OPERATION SAILFISH

LEG ONE OF THE QUEST FOR THE CREST PRESENTED BY RAYMARINE

Operation Sailfish is where elite teams launch their pursuit of the Burgundy Jacket. Converging on Sailfish Marina Resort, crews enter a two-day high-stakes battle against sailfish on the high seas off West Palm Beach, FL, where an $800,000 purse, early-season momentum, and the exclusive Champion’s Dog Tags await those who rise above the fleet.

Inspired by the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the brave men and women of the United States Military, Operation Sailfish was built to honor those who have answered the call to serve our country. Through the tournament’s signature Take a Hero Fishing Day and longstanding partnership with Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) organization, Operation Sailfish proudly supports military families and the communities they have worked tirelessly to protect. At the center of it all stands a tournament built on patriotism, camaraderie, and respect for those who serve.

Tournament Schedule

Registration

Operation Sailfish Registration

Secure your place among the sports elite billfishing teams to compete in leg one of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series presented by Raymarine

Early Entry Deadline: December 30, 2026 ($1,200 per boat + tax)
Registration Deadline: January 13, 2027 ($1,700 per boat + tax)

All tournament entry fees are non-refundable. Teams may register online, by mail to Bluewater Movements, Inc., PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074, or in person at the Captain’s Meeting. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by the tournament’s early entry deadline of December 30, 2026. Teams registering in person may pay by cash, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express, with a 3% convenience fee applied to all credit card transactions. CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT CAPTAIN’S MEETING. All tournament entry fees and optional calcutta payments must be finalized prior to the close of the Captain’s Meeting.

Captains Meeting

Operation Sailfish Kick-Off Party

Celebrate the start of Operation Sailfish with an evening of premier entertainment and elite camaraderie at Sailfish Marina Resort.

Date: January 13, 2027
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Sailfish Marina Resort – 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

Take A Hero Fishing

Take A Hero Fishing benefiting Operation Homefront

Join the tournament fleet for Operation Sailfish’s signature Take a Hero Fishing Day and share a day on the water with the brave men and women of the United States Military in honor of their service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our country.

Date: January 14, 2027
Fishing Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Hero's Award Ceremony: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Sailfish Marina Resort – 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

Competition Days

Operation Sailfish Tournament Days

The battle begins off the coast of West Palm Beach, where elite teams compete for an $800,000 purse, and the exclusive Champion’s Dog Tags reserved exclusively for the tournament’s champions.

Date: January 15, 2027
Fishing Hours: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Deadline to Submit Media: 6:00 PM

Date: January 16, 2027
Fishing Hours: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Deadline to Submit Media: 6:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

Mission Complete

Honor the top teams of the Operation Sailfish fleet as the week concludes with the presentation of the tournament’s exclusive Champion’s Dog Tags, trophies, and recognition of the teams who rose through the ranks of the competition.

Date: January 17, 2027
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sailfish Marina Resort – 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

PRIZE STRUCTURE

From daily payouts to big-time jackpots, each general entry division and optional category is built to raise the stakes and honor the teams that rise through the ranks of the competition.

General Prize Structure

Sailfish Division

Top Teams

1st Place	$18,000	Champion’s Dog Tags
2nd Place	$10,000	Trophy
3rd Place	$4,500	Trophy
4th Place	$2,500	Trophy
5th Place	$2,000	Trophy

Details

Semi-Pro Division

1st Place	$2,500
2nd Place	$1,500
3rd Place	$1,000

Details

Small Boat Division

1st Place	$2,500
2nd Place	$1,500
3rd Place	$1,000

Details

Early Bite | 8:00 AM - 12 PM

Friday	$1,000
Saturday	$1,000

Details

Late Bite | 12:01 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday	$1,000
Saturday	$1,000

Details

Get hot in the first or second half of each competition day, and your team could secure bonus prize money for putting together a standout performance when it matters most!

ANGLER DIVISION

Master Angler

1st Place

Commemorative Operation Sailfish Trophy

Details

Top Lady Angler

1st Place

Commemorative Operation Sailfish Trophy

Details

Top Junior Angler

1st Place

Commemorative Operation Sailfish Trophy

Details

Meatfish Division

Meatfish Aggregate

1st Place	$2,500
2nd Place	$1,500
3rd Place	$1,000

Details

Grand Daddy

Heaviest Fish Overall

$2,500

Details

Heaviest Fish Division

Heaviest Dolphin	$1,000
Heaviest Wahoo	$1,000
Heaviest Kingfish	$1,000
Heaviest Cobia	$1,000
Heaviest Tuna	$1,000

Details

TAKE A HERO FISHING DIVISION

Most Patriotic Team

1st Place

Commemorative Take a Hero Fishing Trophy

Details

Top Team

1st Place

Commemorative Take a Hero Fishing Trophy

Details

Top Hero

1st Place

Commemorative Take a Hero Fishing Trophy

Details

Heaviest Fish

1st Place

Commemorative Take a Hero Fishing Trophy

Details

*General prize structure based on a 60 boat field.

Optional Prize Structure

LEADERBOARD Calcuttas

High Roller's Club

Winner Take All

$34,200

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 38 entered boats.

The Big Easy | 70/30

1st Place	$85,680
2nd Place	$36,720

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for The Big Easy is $4,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 34 entered boats.

Leader's Board | 50/30/20

1st Place	$20,700
2nd Place	$12,420
3rd Place	$8,280

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for the Leader’s Board is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 46 boats.

DAILY CALCUTTAS

Tier 1 Daily | 50/30/20

1st Place	$12,150 Per Day
2nd Place	$7,290 Per Day
3rd Place	$4,860 Per Day

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for the Tier 1 Daily is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 54 entered boats.

Tier 2 Daily | 70/30

1st Place	$51,660 Per Day
2nd Place	$22,140 Per Day

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for the Tier 2 Daily is $4,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 41 entered boats.

BOAT CLASS CALCUTTAS

Sporty Calcutta

Winner Take All

$24,300

Calcutta Details

Exclusive for Inboard Power Sportfish Boats.
Entry fee for the High Roller’s Club is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 27 entered boats.

Self Centered

Winner Take All

$9,450

Calcutta Details

Exclusive for Center Console Boats.
Entry fee for Self-Centered Calcutta is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 21 entered boats.

Small Boat Stash

Winner Take All

$2,700

Calcutta Details

Exclusive for Center Console Boats.
Entry fee for Self-Centered Calcutta is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 6 entered boats.

SIGNATURE CALCUTTAS

Fish For Charity | 50/50

Top Team	$7,650
Operation Homefront	$7,650

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for the Fish For Charity Calcutta is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 34 entered boats.

Quest TNT Calcutta

1st Place	$16,200
2nd Place	$9,720
3rd Place	$6,480

Calcutta Details

A team must enter the Quest TNT in the first leg of the series. Entry fee is $1,500 per boat. Prize money is based on 24 entered boats.

Release Round-Up

Winner Take All

$32,400

Calcutta Details

Can your team survive all four rounds? This optional entry category is divided into four rounds across two days of competition, consisting of an Early Bite and Late Bite session each day. At the start of every round, a number between 1 and 5 will be randomly drawn from a sealed container to determine the minimum number of sailfish a team must release to advance. Each number will only be drawn once. To win the pot, a team must survive all four rounds. If multiple teams advance through the final round, the team with the most releases in that round will be declared the winner, with ties broken by the earliest last qualifying release. If no team completes all four rounds, the pot rolls over to the next leg of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series.

Entry fee for The Sporty Calcutta is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 36 entered boats.

MEATFISH CALCUTTAS

Big Fish Bonanza

Winner Take All

$20,250

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for the Big Fish Bonanza Calcutta is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 45 entered boats.

Billfish Teams Only

Winner Take All

$13,500

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for this meatfish calcutta is only offered to billfish teams. Final determination regarding eligibility resides with the tournament director. Prize money is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.

Dynamite Daily | 70/30

1st Place	$9,450 Per Day
2nd Place	$4,050 Per Day

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for The Dynamite Daily is $1,000 per boat. Prize money is based on 30 entered boats.

The Big Three | 50/30/20

1st Place	$8,325
2nd Place	$4,995
3rd Place	$3,330

Calcutta Details

Entry fee for The Big Three Calcutta is $500 per boat. Prize money is based on 37 boats.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sailfish Marina Resort

Your Operation Sailfish base camp awaits at Sailfish Resort & Marina. Conveniently located just minutes from Palm Beach Inlet, the historic marina serves as tournament headquarters and the premier dockage option for participating teams. With dockside access to power, water, fuel, cable, and accommodations for vessels ranging from 25’ to 110’, crews are perfectly positioned to stay close to the action all week long.

Marinas

Sailfish Marina Resort

98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

(561) 844-7124

www.sailfishmarina.com

Riviera Beach Marina

200 East 13th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

(561) 842-7806

www.rivierabeachmarina.com

Safe Harbor New Port Cove

255 E 22nd Ct, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

(561) 844-2504

www.safeharbor.com

HAVN Yacht Club

184 Lake Dr Suite 100, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

(561) 848-7469

www.havnyachtclub.com

TAKE A HERO FISHING

A Salute to Service

Built in honor of the brave men and women of the United States Military, Operation Sailfish pays tribute to those who answered the call to serve through its signature Take a Hero Fishing Day. On January 14, 2027, join the tournament fleet and share an unforgettable day on the water with America’s heroes in recognition of their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our nation.

Military Heroes Registration Information

Eligibility and Information

Open to active-duty and retired members of the United States Military residing in Florida
Applications must be submitted online through operationhomefront.org
Participant placement is subject to the number of volunteer boats available
First-time participants will receive priority consideration for placement

Take A Hero Fishing Event Information

Take A Hero Fishing Event Schedule

Date: January 14, 2027
Fishing Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Hero’s Award
Ceremony: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Sailfish Marina Resort – 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

OPERATION HOMEFRONT

Serving America’s Military Families When It Matters Most

Military life brings unique sacrifices, and the challenges that come with service can place significant financial, emotional, and social strain on families at home. From deployments and recovery to career transitions and life after service, Operation Homefront is committed to building strong, stable, and secure military families by providing critical relief, recurring support, and lasting programs for those who have sacrificed so much for our country. When military families need help most, Operation Homefront proudly answers the call.

Past Results

Operation Sailfish

Tournament Year

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Tournament Boats

68

Total Releases

183

Total Purse