Mark Carrier Sweeps Top Honors at 48th Annual Jr. Angler Tournament

STUART, FLORIDA — July 28, 2026 — The Stuart Sailfish Club wrapped its 48th Annual Junior Angler Tournament on July 17–18, welcoming seven boats and 19 junior anglers to the water for two days of competition in the Sailfish Capital of the World.

The tournament kicked off Friday night with a captain's meeting and kickoff party at the SSC Tiki Hut in Stuart, Florida. Boats ran offshore Saturday morning under clear skies and warm summer conditions, with temperatures climbing from around 82°F at the start of the day to a high near 92°F by mid-afternoon. Conditions held mostly sunny through the fishing day, and boats returned to the weigh station in the afternoon ahead of the Awards Reception Saturday evening.

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Mark Carrier Leads a Standout Field

Mark Carrier turned in the tournament of the weekend, taking Top Male Angler, Most Fish Caught, and First Sailfish Release, and adding a third-place finish in the Heaviest Mahi category to round out the day.

Layla Reichold matched him on the female side with a strong three-award weekend: Top Female Angler, Largest Fish, and First Place Heaviest Cobia. Jason Magee took home a pair of tournament awards – First Place Heaviest Mahi and Third Place Heaviest Bonita – and Jack Gelineau was recognized twice, for landing his First Sailfish and for placing Third in Sailfish Releases.

The Team Award for Highest Total Weight went to the crew of Me Vale.

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2026 Tournament Results

Champion Awards

• Top Male Angler – Mark Carrier
• Top Female Angler – Layla Reichold
• Most Fish Caught – Mark Carrier
• Largest Fish – Layla Reichold

Team Award

• Highest Total Weight – Me Vale

Special Recognition

• First Sailfish Award – Jack Gelineau
• Rookie Angler Award – Indie Sabia

Heaviest Mahi

1. Jason Magee
2. Anaveve Chillemi
3. Mark Carrier

Heaviest Cobia

1. Layla Reichold

Heaviest Bonita

1. Cavan Finnegan
2. Vinnie Ranieri
3. Jason Magee

Heaviest Kingfish

1. Harvey Owens

Sailfish Releases

1. Mark Carrier
2. Roman Roybal
3. Jack Gelineau

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A Community Event, 48 Years in the Making

Proceeds from the Junior Angler Tournament support the Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation, which provides scholarships and internships to youth in the community. The Foundation is focused on enhancing the heritage of sportfishing, boat building, and the marine trade businesses that have defined Martin County and the Treasure Coast for generations.

Thank you to every captain, crew, family, sponsor, and volunteer who showed up this weekend and made the 48th Annual Junior Angler Tournament what it was. See you next year.

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About the Stuart Sailfish Club – Founded in 1941, the Stuart Sailfish Club is built on Community, Camaraderie, Conservation, and Competition. For more information on membership, tournaments, and sponsorship, visit stuartsailfishclub.com or email tournaments@stuartsailfishclub.com.