The 2025 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament concluded on June 21, marking another exciting chapter in this annual offshore fishing event held at Southside Marina. Held from June 19 to June 21, the tournament drew boats of various sizes and skilled anglers to compete for bragging rights and recognition in the “Heaviest Aggregate Tuna” category. After three intense days of fishing within the 85-nautical-mile boundary from Cape Henry Buoy, the final results are in, showcasing impressive catches and standout performances.
Taking the top spot was the Albatross, a 40′ DeMaio Custom, with an aggregate weight of 154.6 lbs. This victory highlights the skill and coordination of the crew, leveraging the boat’s capabilities to secure the heaviest combined tuna haul. Close on its heels, the Attitude Adjustment II, a 31′ Regulator, landed second place with an aggregate of 138.8 lbs, proving that size isn’t everything in this competitive field. Rounding out the podium, the Waterman, a 67′ Scarborough, delivered a strong performance with 138.5 lbs, narrowly missing second place by a mere 0.3 lbs.
In the dolphin category, the Recooper 8, a 56′ Ocean Yacht, caught the largest at 15.6 pounds; Emma Lou, a 36′ Blackwater, caught a 14.9 pound dolphin; and Good to Go, a 44′ Ocean, caught a 14.5 pound dolphin…