2026 Roster
Reef Runner · Vessel #07
25 years navigating Maldivian waters. Two-time Blue Deep champion and licensed master mariner. Known for his uncanny instinct for finding marlin hotspots in the deep current.
Iron Hook · Vessel #22
Former competitive angler turned captain. Specialises in big-game offshore runs. His crew aboard Iron Hook holds the season record for heaviest marlin catch — a 312kg beast in Season XI.
Blue Wave · Vessel #14
One of only three female captains in the tournament's history. Decorated ocean navigator with 18 years of experience across the Indian Ocean. Widely regarded as the most technically precise captain in the fleet.
Tide Chaser · Vessel #03
Inshore and reef specialist operating out of Addu Atoll. Beloved by beginners for his patient teaching style and encyclopedic knowledge of local reef ecosystems and tidal patterns.
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