Contender charter boat docked near the historic fort ruins on San Juan Bay
Mission + Vision

Mission and vision

Caribbean Fishing Academy is a nonprofit built on one belief: a rod in a kid's hand can change where their life goes. Here is the mission we run our trips to fund, and the vision we are working toward.

The mission

Educational fishing, aimed at family and community

To promote educational fishing and social programs aimed at improving kids' social skills and family integration, while getting them involved in fishing as an extracurricular activity.

A healthy lifestyle

Teaching youth a healthy lifestyle and a constructive hobby they can keep for life.

Away from drugs and violence

Guiding youth away from drugs and violence with a positive, hands on alternative.

Protecting our waters

Engaging youth in the fight to preserve the Caribbean's fragile natural resources.

A path into the industry

Introducing youth to the fishing and marine industries as a potential career path.

The vision

Our programs seek to promote family values and reduce crime, bullying and other issues that affect our entire society. As a byproduct of these efforts, they contribute to healthier recreational fishing practices and nourish the commercial fishing industry.

Caribbean Fishing Academy, Vision statement

Captain Luis Burgos, founder of Caribbean Fishing Academy, on the dock

Fishing with purpose

See it in action

Every charter and cruise we run funds the outreach behind this mission. Read about the programs it pays for, then come out on the water with us.