A few of James' more recent accomplishments as a crew member and captain include:

• 1st Grander Blue Marlin to be tagged and released in Bermuda
  July 27th 2001 (est. 1100lbs plus).
• Bermuda record for most Blue Marlin in one season – 57 in '03.
• Most Blue Marlin caught and released. '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 and '05.
• 2nd most Blue Marlin caught and released '06.
• 1st place 2005 Bermuda Billfish Tournament
• 1st place 2001 Bermuda Big Game Classic Release Division.
• 2nd place 2001 Bermuda Big Game Classic
• 1st place 2001 Bermuda Wahoo Tournament
• 1st place 1999 Puerto Aventuras Billfish Tournament, Mexico
• 3rd place 1999 The Masters Tournament, Cancun, Mexico
• 1st place 1999 International Light Tackle Tournament
• 1st place 1999 Bermuda Wahoo Tournament