2026
Leaderboards
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Rank | Boat Name | Make | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sea Hunter | Viking | 15 | $18,000 |
| 2nd | Sea Hunter | SeaVee | 12 | $10,000 |
| 3rd | Marlin Magic | Boston Whaler | 10 | $4,500 |
| 4th | Reel Easy | Freeman | 10 | $2,500 |
| 5th | True Grit | Spencer | 10 | $2,000 |
The El Jefe Invitational Experience
Join us for a week-long celebration of blue marlin fishing at the highest level. From the moment teams arrive to the final send-off, every detail is made to deliver a first-class experience worthy of champions.
Registration
El Jefe Invitational Enrollment
Secure your place among the elite. Invitations are extended in three phases, with priority given to the most committed teams.
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Priority Access Dates: November 2 through December 1
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Requested Access Dates: December 2 through January 1
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Open Availability Dates: January 2 through March 4
Welcome Party
The Invitational Mixer
Celebrate the beginning of the El Jefe Invitational with an evening of premier entertainment and world-class camaraderie.
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Date: March 18, 2026
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Time: 7:00 - 10 PM
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Location: Abaco Beach Resort
Tournament Days
The hunt is on
Day One - 03/19/2026
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Line In: 8:00 AM
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Line Out: 4:00 PM
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Evening Entertainment: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Land and Sea Professionals Docktail Party
Day Two - 03/20/2026
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Line In: 8:00 AM
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Line Out: 4:00 PM
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Evening Entertainment: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Raymarine and Electronics Unlimited Docktail Party
Day Three - 03/21/2026
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Line In: 8:00 AM
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Line Out: 4:00 PM
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Evening Entertainment: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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El Jefe Invitational Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony
Honoring the Fleet's Finest
A championship moment like no other. The tournament concludes with the crowning of the El Jefe Invitational Champion, the presentation of the El Jefe Invitational Trophy, and recognition of the teams who rose to the challenge.
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Date: March 21, 2026
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Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
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Location: Abaco Beach Resort
The Champion's Share
From guaranteed payouts to big-time calcutta pots, every division is built to raise the stakes and honor those who rise to the challenge.
General Prize Structure
Team Division Overall
1st Place – $25,000
2nd Place – $10,000
3rd Place – $5,000
Daily Winners
1st Place – $7,500 Per day
2nd Place – $7,500 Per day
3rd Place – $7,500 Per day
Non-Sonar Division
1st Place – $7,500
Heaviest Gamefish Overall
1st Place – $2,500
Angler Division
El Conquistador – Trophy
La Conquistadora – Trophy
Optional Prize Structure
Payouts shown are based on 30 participating beats. Prize money will fluctuate based on the number of boats entered into each category.
Overall Calcutas
Leader board - 50/30/20
1st Place – $27,000
2nd Place – $16,200
3rd Place – $10,800
Entry fee is $2,000 per boat. Winner are determined base on cumulative billfish release points.
Leader board - 70/30
1st Place – $75,600
2nd Place – $32,400
Entry fee is $4,000 per boat. Winners are determined based on cumulative billfish release points.
Winner Take All
1st Place – $27,000
Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Winner are determined base on cumulative billfish release points.
Specialty Calcutas
Release Round-Up
JACKPOT – $54,000
A 3-round challenge across 3 days of fishing. Each day, a number (6-15) is drawn to determine the minimum points required to advance. Teams must survive each round to reach the final. If multiple teams qualify, the highest score wins; ties are broken by time of last release. (Slam bonus points do not apply in this category.) If no winner is declared, the jackpot rolls to the next event.
Entry fee is $2,000 per boat.
Pick 3
JACKPOT – $27,000
Before fishing begins, 3 of the 6 species are drawn at random. Teams must score across all 3 selected species for a chance to win. Heaviest gamefish must weigh at least 10 lbs. If no team qualifies, the jackpot rolls forward.
Eligible species: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna.
Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.
Slammed Out
JACKPOT – $27,000
Awarded to the team with the most slams (Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish). Ties are broken by the time of the final resease. if no winner, jackpot rolls forward.
Entry fee is $1,000 per boat.
Gamefish
Heaviest Fish Overall – $27,000
Heaviest Dolphin – $9,000
Heaviest Wahoo – $9,000
Heaviest Tuna – $9,000
Entry fee is $2,000 per boat.
Specialty Calcutas
Release Round-Up
JACKPOT
$54,000
Accommodations
As part of the elevated experience that defines the El Jefe Invitational, all teams are required to dock at the iconic Abaco Beach Resort, the official host property of this elite event. Book your slip and rooms using the link below.
