Integrity came out on top of 11 teams who cast off from the Royal Yacht Club, last Friday morning (December 2) for the 20th staging of the Innovative Systems RJYC Fishing Tournament.

Over two days, the teams competed in full-day activities and landing the most eligible fish by weight. At 6 pm on Saturday (December 3), Integrity copped the top prize of $350,000 with 196.9 points while the Great Escape tallied 189.7 points, getting the second prize of $150,000. Third place went to Daddy’s Dream with 70.2 points and a cash prize of $65,000.

Day One went to The Great Escape with 133.4 points while Day Two went to Integrity with 151.2 points. The Great Escape also took home the Heaviest Wahoo prize, PASStiime, the Heaviest Kingfish and the Heaviest Barracuda and Daddy’s Dream, the Most Bottom Fish. Top Boat under 30′ went to Daddy’s Dream and Raymond Webb Jr. was named Top Junior Angler.

Garth Walker, executive chairman of Innovative Systems, said the company was happy with the outcome and event.

“We are happy with the professionalism of the teams and all involved. Congratulations to the teams and all the awardees. Generally all sport contributes to nation building and it is wonderful to be a part of this years’ staging. We hope to see more growth in this avenue, that will allow more sportsmen and women to hone and perfect their skills,” Walker said.

Innovative Systems committed $500,000 to the event.

Brandon Samms, commodore at the RJYC, echoed similar sentiments.

“We are elated with the success of the event. The teams displayed true sportsmanship and mastery of the seas even with less-than-ideal weather conditions,” Samms said.

“Through this event we were able to engage even more of our members and their guests, so we are happy about that and hope to build on our success in the future.”