Since 1963, the Buccaneer Cup has stood among America’s most prestigious billfish events—an all-release sailfish tournament founded by the historic Buccaneer Yacht Club and long celebrated for conservation, competition, and class. The field routinely attracts elite teams, top captains, and serious anglers to Palm Beach’s winter bite. If you’re fishing “the Bucc,” step aboard a luxury sportfish charter with Black Book—privately owned, captain-maintained boats, tournament spreads dialed, and veteran crews that live on this fishery. Get oriented at our Palm Beach sportfishing charters and statewide Florida luxury sportfish charters, then choose your platform from the elite fleet—including select Viking charter options.
Our luxury fishing charters are optimized for fast, clean execution: tuned kite systems, efficient livewells, dredges when appropriate, and high-end sonar to stay on the edge as wind, current, and color lines shift through the day.
Tournament at a Glance
- Location: Palm Beach, Florida
- Dates (2026): Feb 20–24, 2026
- Format: All-release sailfish; conservation-forward ruleset
- Fishing Days: 2–3 (per official schedule)
Why Choose Us for the Bucc Cup
- Owner-level platforms: Luxury charter boats (incl. Viking charter) that run like private programs—redundant systems, dialed spreads, tournament comms.
- Palm Beach specialists: Crews that read pressure, wind, and blue-green edges to stay in productive water all day.
- Concierge execution: Dockage, bait, provisions, fueling, and backup tackle—handled—so you can focus on points and pace.
Fish This Tournament on the Right Boat.
Black Book vessels are positioned across the most competitive billfish tournaments on the circuit. Privately owned, captain-maintained, and rigged to compete.
Fish at the Highest Level.
Every inquiry is handled personally. Tell us where you want to fish, and we will match you with the right vessel and crew.
