Dave O'Halloran Grand Champion Trophy
Presented by S.I. Yachts.
This overall tournament trophy is awarded each year to the boat that accumulates the most points. The winner is calculated by adding up combined points from the Point Table below — one fish of each species.
The Grand Champion Trophy winner receives an individual trophy and has their name added to the Dave O'Halloran MCC Grand Champion Trophy. All registered boats are entered in this competition.
Point Table
| Species | Points |
|---|---|
| Yellowfin Tuna | 1.5 points per lb. |
| Albacore Tuna | 1.5 points per lb. |
| Big Eye Tuna | 1 point per lb. |
| Mahi Mahi | 3 points per lb. |
| Wahoo | 1.5 points per lb. |
| Blue Marlin | 150 points |
| White Marlin | 75 points |
Special Rules
- ALL Non Sonar 360 boats will receive 50 points toward Grand Championship Points
- Bluefin Tuna is a Calcutta Only fish and does not count toward Grand Championship Points
- Only 1 Marlin release per species will count toward Grand Champion
Past Grand Champions
| Year | Boat |
|---|---|
| 2025 | THREE G's |
| 2024 | ANGLER |
| 2023 | FREDDY JOE |
| 2022 | MYSTIC BLUE |
| 2021 | COERCION |
| 2020 | SCYLLA |
| 2019 | SCYLLA |
| 2018 | REBEL |
| 2017 | REBEL |
| 2016 | KRISTIN LYNN |
| 2015 | RAMBLE ON ROSE |
| 2014 | BLONDIE |
| 2013 | PERSUASION |
| 2012 | BLONDIE |
| 2011 | WHARF RAT |
| 2010 | TORTA |
About the Award
The David O'Halloran Grand Champion award honors the overall points leader of the Montauk Canyon Challenge. Named after tournament founder Dave O'Halloran, this prestigious award recognizes excellence in offshore fishing and embodies the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship he instilled in the tournament.