Swish & Plane Simple Top the Bermuda Billfish Blast
A 47-team fleet opened the Bermuda Triple Crown with three weighed blue marlin, a razor-thin release race and an added July 4 World Cup showdown
This prestigious three-tournament series highlights an incredible summer blue marlin bite
Dates: July 3-21, 2026
For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species. It’s home to the Bermuda Triple Crown, a series of highly competitive billfish tournaments that occur each year in July.
The tournament series also recognizes and thanks its highly valued sponsors.
Bringing the excitement of competitive sport fishing to this beautiful island nation
Release. Toast. Repeat. The Taittinger & Tails Ladies-Only Billfish Tournament is a one-day billfish release event for female anglers 18+. Raise a glass and experience the Atlantic.
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Everything you need to know about fishing the Bermuda Triple Crown
The Bermuda Triple Crown never disappoints. Check out past winners and highlights from previous tournaments.
A 47-team fleet opened the Bermuda Triple Crown with three weighed blue marlin, a razor-thin release race and an added July 4 World Cup showdown
Michelle Gaylord named Atlantic tournament director and a revamped Offshore World Championship format introduced
A world-class tournament series where legendary crews, island hospitality and record-class blue marlin meet in the heart of the Atlantic
Find answers to common questions about the Bermuda Triple Crown.
Yes. You can complete the necessary entry forms here.
There are 3 main marinas in Bermuda that will accommodate your sportfish – the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Marina, Waterfront Marina and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.
Fairmont Hamilton Princess Marina
Larry Dean
441-705-7431
[email protected]
Waterfront Marina
Stu Simpson
441-707-2900 (cell)
441-295-1233 Ext. 235
[email protected]
ROYAL BERMUDA YACHT CLUB
Reggie Horseman
441-295-2214
441-704-5290 (cell)
[email protected]
Yes, there are several charter boats in Bermuda. The tournament staff can help you with suggestions.
Five hundred (500) points awarded for every blue marlin officially released, or one point per pound for every blue marlin weighed and verified at or over the 500-pound minimum. One hundred (100) points for every white marlin, spearfish or sailfish officially released. If a blue marlin brought to the scales fails to make the minimum weight limit, the team that caught the fish will be penalized 500 team points, plus two points per pound that the fish is under the minimum weight.