2021 Los Suenos Signature Triple Crown Highlights
2021 Los Suenos Signature Triple Crown Highlights | Leg II Review
Two legs down and one to go. The Los Suenos Triple Crown wrapped up Leg II of the Signature series this past Saturday, with 38 teams fishing for that number one spot. During Leg II, Team Galati was doing exceptionally well aboard the Viking 58 Convertible. At 58 feet, this Viking is manageable enough for an owner/operator yet provides the space for all of the features expected from a modern sportfisher. Learn more about the exceptional 58 Viking here.
Day one was quite the nail-biter for Team Galati as they were bumped from first place in the final minutes. Day two was a new day with 14 Marlin releases and 313 sails total. After the third and final day, it was Team Uno Mas who moved into the first place position with 4800 points, followed by Smooth Move (4700 points) and Max Bet (4700 points). Leg 2 of the Signature Triple Crown, saw the release of 1,075 billfish, including 22 marlin and 1,053 sails by the 38 participating teams. Overall, Team Galati is currently in second place with 9100 points for the series and remains a top competitor for leg three.
Leg I Recap | 2021 Los Suenos Signature Triple Crown
Taking it back to Leg I of the series, the 38 teams comprised of 182 competing anglers, battled it out over the three-day tournament releasing 953 sails and 48 marlins, averaging over 26 fish per boat. The second day of the series was one for the books, with 357 billfish (339 sails, 18 marlins) released. Points were confirmed for day two with Grand Slam finishing in first with 4,500 points (40 sails, 1 marlin); Goose in second with 3,600 points (36 sails); and Numero Uno with the strongest comeback in Triple Crown history, in third with 3,000 points (15 sails, 3 marlins). The last day of the tournament saw Grand Slam in the number one spot with 5900 points, followed by Fish Tank (5200) and Sea Fix (4700).
Team Valhalla Profile
This year Team Galati is angling alongside Team Valhalla, the next generation of fishermen. Team Valhalla originally featured the Valhalla 41 center console with anglers Nick Galati, Sean Healey of Viking Yachts, and Josh Shields, grandson to Bill Royster (President & CEO of Los Suenos Resort & Marina). After the 41 Valhalla sold mid-series, the anglers fished a 66 Viking for LEG II. They also welcomed an additional angler to the team, Justin Healey of Viking Yachts. The group, which kept the Valhalla name, will compete in the LEG III tournament aboard the 66 Viking as well. Pictured to the left are Carmine Galati Sr. (right) and son Nick Galati (left), tournament competitors but still father and son. Keep an eye on Team Galati and Valhalla as they continue to compete throughout Leg III of the series! Watch the angler’s profile of Team Valhalla below.
2021 Signature Triple Crown LEG I • Dock Show
Upcoming Tournament: Leg III
Leg III of the Signature Triple Crown Series kicks off March 17th with a lot at stake. Since the pandemic hit last year, Leg III of the 2020 Signature series was canceled. The 2021 Leg III tournament will, in essence, determine the 2020 winners for Leg 3: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Top Angler, the 2020 Series Championship: Series Champions to win $100,000 grand prize, Top Angler Overall, and Top Female Angler Overall. Plus, this tournament will name this year’s winners for Leg 3, including the series champions. The awards ceremony in March 2021 will be longer than normal to award all prizes and recognize winners. Good luck and tight lines for all teams in next month’s tournament. Stay up to date on scores, news, and coverage by visiting the tournament website below.
