Gold Cup

Founded in 1972 by John Rybovich and hosted by the Sailfish Club of Florida, the Gold Cup is an invitation-only showcase of pure sportsmanship: no prize purse, no gambling—just the honor of having your team’s name engraved on the storied, perpetual Gold Cup trophy. It’s a test of skill, discipline, and teamwork on Palm Beach’s winter sailfish bite. To compete at that level, step into a luxury sportfish charter with Black Book—captain-maintained platforms, tournament-grade tackle, and seasoned crews drilled on clean releases and crisp cockpit flow.

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Our luxury fishing yacht options are rigged for precision: tuned kite spreads, efficient live-bait management, dredges when called for, and the electronics to track rips and color transitions. Need to see what’s available? Check Palm Beach tournament-ready boats. Building a broader winter plan? Explore the tournaments overview. When it’s time to move, book your tournament charter via Contact/Book.

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Tournament at a Glance

• Location: Palm Beach, Florida (Sailfish Club of Florida)
• Dates: Jan 27–31, 2026
• Format: Invitational; catch-and-release sailfish; sportsmanship-driven
• Fishing Days: 2 (per official schedule)
• Trophy: Perpetual Gold Cup—one of sportfishing’s most coveted honors

Why Choose Us for the Gold Cup

• Tournament-ready, day one: Luxury charter boats with premium kite & dredge systems, comms, and backup gear staged for quick resets.
• Palm Beach veterans: Captains who know when to slide north/south, switch baits, or change depths as the fleet pressures the edge.
• Operations handled: Entries, dockage, bait, provisions, fuel, lay-day logistics—so your team can stay fully focused on execution.

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