Yamaha Rightwaters is a new International Game Fish
Association® (IGFA®) sponsor, lending support to the IGFA®
Passport to Fishing Program and the IGFA® Great Marlin
Race. Together, Yamaha Rightwaters and the IGFA® will work
to generate and promote conservation efforts in North
America.

“IGFA® is globally-recognized for its efforts in marine conservation and education,” said Joshua Grier, Sustainability
Program Manager, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
“By supporting these two initiatives, Yamaha Rightwaters
demonstrates its dedication to marine research and the
education of future anglers.”

Yamaha Rightwaters’ support of IGFA® Passports to
Fishing funds youth-angling educational programs on an
international level. Introduced in 2019, the IGFA®’s Passports
to Fishing program is a cornerstone of the organization’s
global education efforts. This innovative initiative provides
“Fishing Clinics in a Box,” equipping educators with the
tools needed to teach the next generation of ethical
and conservation-minded anglers. To date, 195 kits have
been distributed in 45 countries across six continents,
reaching more than 41,000 children. Available in 17
different languages and embraced by institutions including
like the National Park Service, the IGFA® Passports to
Fishing program continues to inspire and engage youth in
responsible fishing practices around the world.

The IGFA® Great Marlin Race, founded in 2011, is the world’s
largest citizen-science billfish tagging program. Developed
as a partnership between IGFA® and Stanford University,
the program pairs recreational anglers with cutting-edge
science in an effort to learn more about the basic biology
of billfish and how they use the open ocean habitat. Since
its inception, the IGFA® Great Marlin Race has deployed
over 606 satellite tags on billfish species worldwide,
collecting critical data that advances understanding of
these iconic species and their migratory patterns. To date,
data from the IGFA® Great Marlin Race logged enough
migration information to circle the globe over 32 times
and contributed to 13 peer-reviewed scientific papers. By
engaging anglers and the scientific community, the IGFA®
Great Marlin Race helps protect the future of billfish and the
ecosystems they inhabit.

“Yamaha Rightwaters is an invaluable partner for IGFA®’s
conservation and youth education programs,” said Jason
Schratwieser, President of the IGFA®. “From reaching kids
around the world through IGFA® Passports to Fishing to
advancing critical billfish research with the IGFA® Great
Marlin Race, Yamaha helps us engage anglers of all ages and
safeguard the future of our fisheries. We look forward to
continuing this impactful relationship to ensure a thriving
environment for all game fish species and the anglers who
pursue them.”

About the International Game Fish Association®
Established in 1939, the International Game Fish
Association® is a global nonprofit organization committed
to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of
responsible, ethical angling practices. With members in more
than 100 countries, the IGFA® is the world’s leading authority
on sport fishing and maintains the global database of game
fish world records and angling rules. Through education,
research, advocacy, and angler recognition, the IGFA® strives
to ensure the future of fishing and sustainable fisheries
around the world. To learn more or become a member, visit
www.igfa.org.