PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica — The historic 62nd edition of the Port Antonio International Blue Marlin Tournament launched on Thursday, marking a vibrant start to this prestigious angling competition. Based at the Ole Marina, the event witnessed the successful release of four blue marlin on its inaugural day, signaling a promising beginning for the rescheduled tournament.
A fleet of eight vessels set out into the waters, with the team aboard ‘Safe Passage’ establishing an early dominance. Anglers Dominic Gordon, Christopher Berry, and Samuel Millington collectively contributed to three of the day’s releases, securing their boat’s position at the top of the initial leaderboard.
The fourth marlin of the day was credited to female angler Andrea Cowan, who achieved the catch from the vessel ‘Integrity’, highlighting a diverse and skilled field of participants.
The competition, originally slated for October 2025, was proactively rescheduled to its current date of January 22. The tournament is set to continue with fishing operations commencing at 7:00 am on Friday and concluding at 5:00 pm, as teams vie for the championship title in one of the Caribbean’s most renowned sporting events.