The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament was born of the best Virginia sporting traditions with a focus on charitable endeavors. Since the first event in 2004, the VBBT has raised over $1.4 million for charity, supporting the local Boys & Girls Clubs, StopAbuse, Achievable Dream, EVMS Cancer Research, ACCESS College Fund, Champions for Charity, Hampton Roads Academy, Virginia Beach Friends School, the Peninsula SPCA, & The Billfish Foundation--among others.