Tournaments

Sailfish 400, Miami: On the Docks

A look at all the action from this year's big event

By Sam White

Updated: January 19, 2017

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida kickoff

The boats race to the fishing grounds off Miami during the 2017 Sailfish 400 tournament. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

The Sailfish 400 is a NASCAR-themed tournament held each year in Miami, Florida. It’s also part of the prestigious Quest for the Crest tournament series, presented by Bluewater Movements. We take you on a guided tour of this year’s tournament through the lens of photographer Greg Gawlikowski.

To view the tournament results and photos of the winning teams, click here.

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida welcome

Tournament director Jamie Bunn welcomes the gathered teams. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida food

Event participants were treated to excellent fare throughout the tournament. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida casino night

The Sailfish 400 hosted a casino night during the kickoff party. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida skyline

The Miami skyline beckons the teams early on Day One of competition. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida OCD

O.C.D. lights up the water as they check out. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Priceless

Priceless departs Miami Beach Marina. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida De-Bait-Able

With livewells full, De-Bait-Able heads out. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Weez in the Keys

A popular local team, Weez in the Keys makes their way past the checkout point. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Freebird

Freebird cuts a beautiful profile first thing in the morning. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Seraphim

Seraphim makes a move as they depart Government Cut. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Sandman

With Capt. John Louie Dudas at the helm, Sandman throttles up in the inlet. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Qualifier

Qualifier, up on plane and moving fast. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Jamie Bunn

The Sailfish 400 hosted after-fishing events each day, including a party for the tournament participants at American Social. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida party

Bottoms up! Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Release Marine crew

Jordan, Shellfish and Matt from Release Marine had a blast during the American Social party. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida 4 Aces

Peter Adrian and the 4 Aces team were the big winners, pocketing over $200,000 for their victory. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

O.C.D. finished in second place with six sailfish based on time. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Top Gun

Top Gun/No Limits walked away with third and a nice check of their own. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Christian Adrian

Christian Adrian from 4 Aces was the event’s Top Angler with four sailfish releases. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

2017 Sailfish 400 tournament Miami Florida Stephanie Choate

Stephanie Choate added to her trophy collection with another Top Lady Angler win. Courtesy Endless Imagery / endlessimagery.com

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