U.S. Virgin Islands Events and Festivals

8/01/2008 - 8/31/2008St Thomas BTS Fishing Tournament

Part of the three-leg Bermuda Triangle Series (BTS), this popular tournament attracts competition anglers targeting blue marlin. The event is often referred to as the 'Boy Scout' tournament because funds raised go towards supporting the USVI Boy Scouts organisation. While the other two legs include sailfish and spearfish, the Boy Scout is a blue marlin only tournament. Usually scheduled to coincide with a full moon when fish activity is heightened, anglers have a great chance of catching some prize-winning fish. The return of the fishing boats usually attracts large crowds to see the catches and welcome back the anglers.