It’s that time of year again! The Abaco Islands are about to become a hotspot for fishing enthusiasts looking to duke it out to become the winner of the 2019 Abaco Black Diamond Series. This event is a three-part fishing series that kicks off on April 10^th and runs through June 1^st. Even though the tournament starts in just a few weeks, there is still time to book a flight to Marsh Harbour with Air Unlimited.

The White Marlin Roundup, which is the first leg of the series, begins on April 10^th with a cocktail party and dinner. The real fun, however, starts on April 11^th when all competitors depart from the Abaco Beach Resort marina for the first day of fishing. This leg takes place during the transition from sailfish to blue marlin season.

Between the first and second leg of the Black Diamond Series, the most elite teams of the sporting boats community are invited to compete in the Custom Shootout Invitational. This event runs from April 29^th to May 4^th and raises money for charities such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, IGFA, and Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital.

The Shootout: Production vs Custom (P vs C), is the second leg of the competition, which begins on May 15^th and runs through May 18^th.on May 15^th and running through May 18^th. During this leg, production and custom boats will compete in a billfish tournament to settle the age-old debate over which type of boat is the best for sport fishing. The final leg, the Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Tournament, which begins on May 29^th, allows participants to finally hook their lures into one of the largest fish the Bahamas has to offer, the Blue Marlin.

Throughout the competition, there will be live scoring available through links on the Skip’s Tournaments website, and participants who compete in all three legs of the series will qualify to win cash prizes and custom championship rings. There are also various cash prizes up for grabs during each leg of the tournament.

If you’re planning to attend this year’s tournament, our flights are the perfect hassle-free way to travel. You’ll feel well-rested and ready to start fishing as soon as you arrive. You can book a flight to Marsh Harbour with Air Unlimited and feel at ease knowing that you (and your gear!) will arrive quickly and safely in the Abacos. During our peak summer season, we’ll be extending our flight options to offer up to five flights per day, providing guests with more flexibility than ever. Book online today!