IGFA Open

The inaugural IGFA Open made a spectacular debut at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica, with 988 billfish released. After an intense competition, the Viking 64 Team Galati claimed the top spot including an incredible 48 sailfish releases on Day 2 alone. Captained by Tony Carrizosa, Team Galati’s anglers – Sean Dooley, Carmine Galati, Thomas Garmany, Justin Healey and Pat Healey – released a total of 81 sailfish. Team Galati is red hot – they are in 2nd Place Overall in the 2025 Los Suenos Triple Crown heading into the final leg that begins next week.

The Viking 54 Gladiator dominated the Yellowfin category with Steve Kehoe taking first with his 128.5-pound fish and teammate Madison Kraichely in 3rd with a 76.9-pound tuna. Dawson Amick, fishing on the Viking 64 Reel Wade, weighed the 3rd Place Dolphin at 27.2 pounds.

Showing Off

The Viking Marine Group has set the bar high at the Palm Beach International Boat Show with a spectacular three-brand display that showcases the pinnacle of innovation in boat design, quality, performance and luxury. This year, Viking and Valhalla have expanded their presence with a manufacturer’s display featuring six Vikings, including the new 74 Convertible, and the entire fleet of Valhalla center consoles ranging from 28 to 55 feet. Sister company Princess Yachts America's display features seven vessels, including the North American premiere of the Princess Y80 and the show debut of the Princess S65. Please join us – our displays are front and center along the beautiful West Palm Beach waterfront. The show runs through Sunday.

Last call for any boats fishing the Viking Key West Challenge! We are packing bags and finalizing space so if you haven’t already, get your registration in by emailing marketing@vikingyachts.com. To check out the battlewagons signed up, visit our friends at Reel Time Apps.

The Challenge, presented by Christi Insurance Group and Travelers Insurance, may not be a money tournament but we have some amazing partners who have provided incredible prizes – almost $40,000 worth! One lucky boat is going to walk away with a GOST Global Tracking and Security Monitoring package worth $7,500. Our Top Boat receives a Spot Zero Mobile Pro Unit valued at $7,000 while the Top Angler wins a $6,000 Switlik Coastal Passage Raft. Other fantastic prizes are from FLIR, Simrad, Seatronx, Garmin, Furuno, Icom, KVH, SiriusXM, Yeti and plenty more.