On September 22, the Independence returned to Pt. Loma Sportfishing, and posted this: "Yesterday we returned from our Indy challenge and departed on our Seeker 8-day trip. We want to thank everyone on the trip this year. The Winners of the top prizes for the trip were Randy Koenig with his 69-pound bluefin tuna taking home the $1,000 grand prize gift certificate for an Indy trip next year.

Marco Lopez took 2nd with his 68.4-pound bluefin tuna and won a two speed Avet reel. Robert Yoon landed the largest Yellowtail at 40.4 pounds and won an Avet two speed reel. Jaime Zachea caught the largest Dorado which weighed 23.6 pounds and won an Avet reel. In the rod category Brian Giguere won a Seeker rod for his 61.2 bluefin tuna. Good job everyone on the big ones. A big thanks goes out to both Harry and Sarkas from Avet reels and Darrin and all the guys at Seeker rods for another year of sponsorship on the Independence."