The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), a decades-old event that supports the city’s multibillion-dollar marine industry, got the green light from Broward County commissioners this week. Despite COVID-19, the Commissioner stated, “I believe the show is needed now more than ever. It is extremely vital.” The region’s marine industry, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida says, generates 111,000 …
On October 29, 2020, the IGFA will bestow the prestigious Tommy Gifford Award upon five recipients in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the advancement of sport fishing through innovation, outstanding catches or noteworthy examples of leadership in their trade. The Tommy Gifford Award is named for one of the greatest saltwater charter skippers of all time and recipients are selected through …
Here’s a story for you! Release Boatworks founder, Jim Turner, had his first shirts made for the name of his original 37’ Merritt, which turned out to be the inspiration for our current builds. The shirts originally had 15 release flags on each sleeve, with the goal being to be the first boat IN THE WORLD to catch 30 sailfish …
There are only 158 people in history who’ve accomplished a Billfish Royal Slam on conventional tackle. Only 4 people exist who have done it on fly. There is only ONE person who has done it more than once. His name is Roy Cronacher, IGFA trustee, and he’s achieved this feat 3 times. Very dedicated, persistent, pretty work Roy! Thank you to …
If you’ve been following along on Instagram or Facebook, you know that there’s a highly anticipated boat that will be splashing very soon- 46’ Release Boatworks “Showtime”. As of today, the engineering is complete, the hull is freshly painted, the tower is beautifully welded and ready at Palm Beach Towers, and the teak helm pod, cabinetry, and trim are well …
As you may know, Release Boatworks is the founding member of the Boat Builders For Billfish Coalition which supports the International Gamefish Association (IGFA). In the sportfishing industry, it is an elite honor to have an IGFA World Record in the books, but it is definitely not easy. Not only is finding a world record fish a lifetime goal that takes …
As you may know, Release Boatworks is the founding member of the Boat Builders For Billfish Coalition, and we strive to generate support for the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR), the world’s most extensive billfish satellite tagging program. We believe in supporting the study of billfish populations and migration patterns to ensure a strong future in the sportfishing industry for years to …
In 2019, Release Boatworks partnered with The International Gamefish Association (IGFA) as the founding member of the Boat Builders For Billfish Coalition. The Boat Builders for Billfish Coalition is an industry-led alliance to generate support for the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR), the world’s most extensive billfish satellite tagging program. The IGFA established the Boat Builders for Billfish Coalition to create a …
Production has officially begun for the first Release Boatworks 42′ Flybridge. The design for this model has been engineered for years and highly anticipated, but hasn’t been finalized until recently. Another collaboration with renowned naval architect Erwin Gerards, the Release Boatworks 42’ Custom Sportfish was designed in true RBW fashion around a large cockpit equipped for serious sportfishing, but will …
The following order has been re-posted verbatim to prevent misinterpretation. For updated information, please visit The Bahamas website. COVID-19 RT-PCR TESTING WILL CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED AFTER JUNE 30. THERE IS NO END DATE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT AT THIS TIME. Below are the procedures currently required by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas for the entering the country. We …
