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CONTENTS >

ON THE COVER Old San Juan skyline. Photo credit: iStockphoto.com/dbvirago

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Log 12 / What’s New 14 / Nauti Shopper 26 / Captain’s Tips 30 / Port Personalities 74 / Smart Boater 76

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BEST MARINA CONTEST Announcing the winners for the best large and small marinas.

WHAT LIES BENEATH Explore Marinalife’s favorite diving destinations.

PUERTO RICO’S COMEBACK STORY

16 Weekend Warrior Los Angeles, CA to Ensenada, Mexico

An island determined to emerge stronger after the storm.

20 Cruising with Members Charter the Canals of France

50 Cruise Itinerary The Undiscovered Caribbean:

DISCOVER THE BEST BOUTIQUES NEAR THE BEACH

Dock and shop in South Florida, the Keys, Bahamas and Caribbean.

Stay shipshape while cruising this winter.

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Protecting the ocean’s endangered sharks.

WELLNESS ON THE WATER

GOOD TIMES AT THE GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE

Get a head start on the baseball season and soak up the sun at Florida’s spring training.

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TAKE A CARIBBEAN COCKTAIL CRUISE Where rum is the main attraction.

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Panama’s Secret Coast

82 Cruising through History

How Monterey Became the Sardine Capital of the World

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28 Destination Marathon, FL

34 Destination Harbour Island, Bahamas 37 Destination Marco Island, FL 38 Marina Spotlight Marlin Bay Yacht Club 79 This or That St. Augustine vs. Tampa 89 Marina Spotlight Palm Harbor Marina 110 Food A Home In the Islands 154 Cast Off

Our state of the art facility has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation featuring: Ipe Wood Decking Modern Aluminum Floating Dock System Vessels up to 180 feet In-Slip Pump Out Service Access to Turnberry Resort & Country Club Centrally located on North Miami’s Intracoastal Waterway & just minutes from Aventura, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach & Miami Beach. NAUTICAL ADDRESS: 25°57’ N, 80°07’ W 1 9 7 3 5 T U R N B E R R Y W AY, M I A M I 3 3 1 8 0 TEL: 305.933.6934 WEBSITE: TURNBERRYMARINA.COM E M A I L : D O C K M A S T E R @ T U R N B E R R Y. C O M

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A world-class marina, Boston Yacht Haven boasts one of New England’s most desirable locations in Boston’s North End on renowned Commercial Wharf. The famed Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, Boston’s theater and financial districts, and downtown shopping, dining, and nightlife are nearby. Harbor Fuels delivers marine diesel fuel at competitive prices. • More than 100 deep-water slips, 15 mega-yacht berths, dockage for a vessel up to 400’

Located in the heart of picturesque Provincetown, Massachusetts, Provincetown Marina serves both transient and seasonal guests in an enviable location that’s home to rich history, beautiful beaches, breathtaking views, and lively shopping, dining, and galleries. Fuel dock located on-site. • 100 slips accommodating vessels up to 300’ • 85 moorings with launch service

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Dear Member: As we wrap up the fall boat show season, it’s been amazing to see growth in the marina sector. We see renovations, enhancements and rebuilding. The marinas are improving their infrastructure and updating amenities with new and better fitness centers and other wellness perks. Bellingham Marine and other dock builders are busier than ever, partly due to marinas recovering from devastating hurricanes and upgrading their docks. As boats get bigger and wider, marinas are changing their dock configuration to accommodate these vessels. We’re seeing the

same trend from marinas adding and enhancing on-the-shore amenities to meet boaters’ requests for fast and reliable WiFi, fitness centers (see wellness article on page 56), swimming pools and other creature comforts. This issue of Marinalife magazine is chock full of amazing articles curated by our wonderful new managing editor, Susan Elnicki Wade. As the cold weather is upon us in the northern areas, we found several inspiring destinations for your southern getaways including Marathon in the Florida Keys and Harbour Island in the Bahamas. And for a unique experience, hit the Rum Trail in the Caribbean to explore remarkable distilleries scattered throughout the islands, and check out Puerto Rico’s incredible recovery story. Stay warm this winter, and we hope you get to explore the many destinations in this issue of Marinalife magazine. Happy Boating!

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Naples City Dock reopened in the summer of 2018 after extensive renovations. The Florida marina’s improvements include a repainted dockmaster’s office, restroom, laundry and gazebo as well as high-speed fueling, upgraded electricity, potable water and advanced fire-protection systems.

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Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina in Islamorada, FL, is back in business as of November 2, 2018 after sustaining serious damage from Hurricane Irma. Its 151 newly renovated guest rooms, suites and cottages and upgraded facilities present stellar views of Florida Bay and the Atlantic. The marina, a renown sports fishing center, has been rebuilt with slips for 29 charter boats, 26 transient boats and vessels up to 90 feet.

Oasis Marinas is pleased to welcome six new locations to its family of marinas. Waterfront newcomers include National Harbor near Washington, DC; Hope Springs Marina in Stafford, VA; Inner Harbor, Inner Harbor West and Lighthouse Point marinas in Baltimore; and Point Lookout Marina in Ridge, MD.

BEST MARINA CONTEST 2018

Marinalife is pleased to announce the winners of its 9th annual Best Marina Contest. Thousands of votes were cast for marinas that provide exceptional customer service and hospitality to all boaters. The winners are determined by a six-month survey of boaters in the United States and abroad. Thank you to all the marinas and boaters who participated in this year’s contest. Look for the 2019 Best Marina Contest announcement coming this spring.

PLACE MARATHON MARINA 1st

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Marathon Marina

As a premier marina in the Florida Keys, Marathon Marina accommodates vessels up to 125 feet for daily, weekly and long-term stays. Nestled on Boot Key, this marina resort serves as a halfway point in the Keys and offers easy access to spectacular sightseeing, dining, water sports and fishing excursions. Marathon Marina also offers amenities on-site, including a waterfront pool, a fitness facility, RV sites and the award-winning Lazy Days South Restaurant & Bar. It also has a full-service boatyard as well as a fuel dock with high-speed gas and diesel.

2ND PLACE — ORANGE BEACH MARINA IN ORANGE BEACH, AL Located in the heart of the Gulf Coast’s beaches, Orange Beach Marina is highly regarded as a sports-fishing and boating haven. Its fully protected harbor offers covered and open slips. Amenities include laundry, showers, a fully stocked dock store and free WiFi service. Dine at Fishers Upstairs or Dockside Restaurant.

3RD PLACE — HAVEN HARBOUR MARINA IN ROCK HALL, MD

With 200 deep-water slips and floating docks in the Chesapeake Bay’s best cruising grounds, Haven Harbour is a popular destination with a first-rate boatyard. Amenities include swimming pools, a restaurant and tiki bar, lodging, a fitness center, a picnic pavilion and kayak rentals on-site.

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2ND PLACE — HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN IN HILTON

Centrally located in the heart of Casco Bay, Dolphin Marina is the gateway to Downeast Maine and serves as a top destination for seasonal mariners, transient boaters and cruising yacht clubs exploring the coast. With direct, deepwater access from the ocean and protected by the surrounding islands, Pott’s Harbor is a picturesque harbor that boaters love to explore. The marina restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and stunning views of Casco Bay.

HEAD, SC in the Sea Pines Resort is celebrated as a top yachting spot along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Its red-and-white striped lighthouse has welcomed boaters for more than 50 years. The full-service marina has 100 slips and amenities such as luxurious accommodations, modern facilities and a region known for high-quality restaurants, shopping, art galleries and golfing.

3RD PLACE — CHICK’S MARINA IN KENNEBUNKPORT, ME

Tucked away in the idyllic southern coast of Maine, Chick’s is known as one of New England’s most welcoming marinas. Recently renovated, Chick’s has seasonal and transient dockage, fuel and custom boat care. Offering services for nearly 50 years, this marina is a short walk from Dock Square in Kennebunkport’s historic seaport. WI N T ER 20 1 9

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Los Angeles to Ensenada BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is a destination, a lifestyle and a state of mind. SoCal weather is pretty amiable, which affords a year-round boating season with enjoyable coastal cruising. LOS ANGELES The best way to explore the City of Angels is to start at the water and head for the hills. Santa Monica, L.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beach community, jumpstarts the Los Angeles experience. Spend the morning at the beach swimming in the Pacific Ocean, then ride the Ferris wheel on the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Next stop is Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills for retail therapy at this bustling international fashion center. Continue east to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where more than 2,600 stars are embedded in the sidewalk in tribute to actors, musicians, producers and directors. Spend the evening at Griffith Observatory atop the southern slope of Mount Hollywood. This art deco astronomical observatory has been featured in movies from Rebel Without a Cause to La La Land. Look through the telescope and join the star party that lasts until 10:00 p.m.

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DAY 1: NEWPORT BEACH Marina del Rey to Newport Beach 47 NM Marina del Rey, adjacent to Venice Beach, is the largest man-made yacht harbor in North America. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to spend the weekend there at the slip sipping cocktails. Instead, start the engines, cast off the dock lines and cruise south. In 1902, developers recognized the recreational and resort potential of Newport Bay. They built the Victorian-style Balboa Pavilion that was a combination of boathouse, bathhouse and entertainment center. Today, this restored National Historic Place serves as the home for special events, fine dining, sport fishing and the ferry terminus to Catalina Island.

Balboa Pier was erected at the same time as the pavilion and is now a popular spot to fish for mackerel and flounder. Newport Beach Pier, also on the Balboa Peninsula, stretches a third of a mile out into the Pacific. The Ocean Boardwalk, a paved trail ideal for cycling and skating, connects both piers. Seafood restaurants are the mainstay of Newport Beach. The Bluewater Grill, Rusty Pelican and Newport Landing Restaurant are the top three choices. Visiting boaters can tie up for the night at Bayshore Marina and the Balboa Yacht Basin, both easily accessible from the entrance channel to Newport Bay. Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach

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Newport Beach to San Diego 69 NM San Diego Bay offers many options for dock space to explore its namesake city. The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is within walking distance of the best of downtown. Aficionados of the landmark Victorian beach resort, Hotel del Coronado, enjoy a slip at Glorietta Bay Marina adjacent to the “Del” on Coronado Island. Shelter Cove Marina delivers stunning views of San Diego Bay and the distant mountains. Located on Shelter Island, it’s

located far from the crowds of tourists. The heartbeat of every city beats in its downtown, and San Diego is no exception. In the historic Gaslamp Quarter, eclectic galleries, trendy nightclubs, craft beer haunts and fine-dining restaurants line the streets. Just west of downtown on the bay is the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The museum boasts one of the finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s

oldest active ship Star of India. Just minutes from downtown, Balboa Park is the cultural heart of San Diego that includes museums, tranquil gardens and the San Diego Zoo, voted the No. 1 zoo in the world on Trip Advisor. Before departing San Diego, try the legendary Sunday brunch at the Hotel del Coronado, which is served in the Del’s Crown Room beneath vaulted brightwork ceilings and vintage chandeliers. WI N T ER 20 1 9

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The port city of Ensenada on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula was developed into a tourism center for Americans during the Prohibition era. In that spirit, Ensenada claims to be the birthplace of the margarita as crafted at the old Hotel del Riviera del Pacifico. Now a popular cruise ship port, this city revolves around the harbor and the waterfront promenade. Ensenada Cruiseport Village offers slips for visiting vessels in the bustling main harbor. Or you can select the Hotel Coral Y Marina with dockage in a resort atmosphere. For lunch, La Guerrerense Restaurant near the port is renowned for cooking “the best street food ever.”

A short drive south from Ensenada is La Bufadora, one of the largest blowholes in North America with a spout of seawater shooting up 100 feet. Northeast of the harbor awaits Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s wine country and valley for growing olives. As such, it is the center of Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican, Asian and Mediterranean ingredients and flavors. Wine tasting is available year-round. ml

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ife slows to a delightfully relaxed pace on a yacht in the French canals. In the heart of the Burgundy Valley, we chartered a 38-foot boat to tour the Route des Grands Crus, the wine-rich region of France. Spending a week navigating through centuries-old canals and manually operated locks, we plied the scenic river through ancient villages, passing cow pastures and castles. With bikes on board, we cycled riverside paths up to wineries for tastings and provisioned with fresh croissants, baguettes, local cheese and wine. This is our dream vacation aboard Le Boat, a 50-year successful boat renter. We chose Burgundy from the charter company’s dozens of gorgeous itineraries, which included France, Italy, Scotland, Ireland — Europe’s most dramatic waterways. We began our charter in Migennes, south of Paris. Le Boat staff wished us “Bon voyage!” after a swift orientation, promising they were just a call away 24/7.

The sun was high, the September air was heavenly, and we were cruising a gentle five kilometers per hour on the Yonne River along France’s Canal du Nivernais, originally constructed from 1784 to 1841 to transport timbers to build Paris. Our inaugural day, we cruised five hours through 10 locks, docking in the medieval village of Auxerre. A celebratory glass of Burgundy wine on our top deck was in order after tie-up and shore power plug-in (12 euros a night to the marina keeper). Hot showers on board invigorated us for a stroll through Auxerre’s preserved village, dominated by six towering churches from the 11th to 16th centuries, authentic timber-frame homes and grand pedestrian plazas where we found a delightful café called L’Accroche for dinner. Awaking to church bells, our morning walk brought us to Pâtisserie Eric Roy, Auxerre’s most beautiful and delicious bakery. We biked uphill through vast

vineyards to lovely Saint-Bris-le-Vineaux, later returning to our boat to explore the quirky cobblestone streets and sights of Auxerre. The next day, we boated up the Canal du Nivernais to Vincelles through many locks 1- to 4-meters deep. A short bike ride to the tiny town provided a market

We biked to Irancy in fresh morning air, because this pretty hillside town hosts a handful of wine producers and tasting rooms. On our return ride, we discovered the famous Les Caves Bailly Lapierre, a 4-hectare cave that stores four million bottles of wine, where limestone was once mined for Paris’ landmarks, and later

Hot showers on board invigorated us for a stroll through Auxerre’s preserved village, dominated by six towering churches from the 11th to 16th centuries, authentic timber-frame homes and grand pedestrian plazas. for water and snacks, and we scouted a pricey but lovely chef-owned restaurant, Les Tilleus, overlooking the river, where we dined on escargot and turbot that evening under the stars.

mushrooms were cultivated. Since the 1970s, it’s been a dark cavern aging legendary Crème de Bourgogne, a crispy bubbly wine of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (this region’s version of champagne).

Opposite page: Greg on Yonne River. Below: Heather on board LeBoat on Canal du Nivernais

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TIPS & TRICKS FOR CHARTER BOATING > Le Boat charters range from $1,000 to $3,700 a week, depending on the season, boat age and size. Considering Le Boat is your lodging and entertainment for the week, it’s affordable when shared among several couples or extended family. Plan on $500-plus in extras for insurance, bikes, fuel and a one-way trip, which we recommend. >P lan your boating itinerary with flexibility for lock closures, weather, etc. We averaged about 3.5 kilometers per hour including locks and self-operated draw bridges. >B ring gloves for handling boat lines at docks and locks, as the lines get wet and dirty. >L e Boat provides a handy Timetable of Boating Distances and number of locks. Request this in advance. >P rovision when you can, because some villages offer limited services, and France has old-school store hours with closures for lengthy lunches, frequent holidays and Sundays. ent bikes to have on board for trips to >R villages, shops and wineries along your voyage. Paths alongside most of the rivers and canals are perfect for cycling. >M arina fees average 8 to 12 euros for docking, power and water. You can easily tie up anywhere along the gently flowing canals for free. >M ake reservations for dinner and lunch, even a few hours in advance. The French are insistent on this protocol, and service is commensurate with their custom.

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A toast to the good life on the canal

We savored our tour and tasting before an easy bike trek back to our boat. Pushing off for Châtel-Censoir, we passed through 11 locks, and by now we’d grown accustomed to their cadence. Captain Greg motored into the narrow stone cell, while I tossed our bow and stern lines ashore. With a “bonjour” and “merci” to the lock master, we secured our boat to prepare for the flood, hauling lines tighter as our boat rose with the water. Locks take 10 to 30 minutes, depending upon timing. That means you wait if you arrive when the gates aren’t open or if the lock is already full (they accept a maximum of three boats). We helped the lock man or woman open our lock gates to expedite the process. Our scene as we floated along the canal was perfectly peaceful, as if time stood still. We gazed upon amber grain fields, white cows grazing the river banks, lush grape vines climbing the hills, and occasional castles and church spires towering above humble towns. We docked amid Le Boat’s fleet at a pleasant marina in Châtel Censoir, rendezvousing to share with fellow boaters our adventures, favorite wine findings and escapades at the locks. We made the historic town of Clamecy in five hours the next day, in fine time for wine. Clamecy is a charming village with a well-placed marina (8 euros a night). Exploring Clamecy’s medieval cobblestone streets, we savored a dinner of fresh pasta and Burgundy wine in a Roman piazza. We then strolled to our boat to the sound of church bells, and I spotted the perfect pâtisserie for morning. Spending two nights in Clamecy was a luxury, a break from boating and locks and a chance to bicycle the countryside. Delicious Pain Au Chocolat breakfast with cappuccino fueled us for the day’s bike trip to Vézelay despite locals’ warnings that our plan was difficult and not possible. The 22 kilometer ride was courageous but worth it as we crested the hill to one of France’s most beautiful villages. Vézelay is a medieval postcard come to life, with a fantastic panorama of the surrounding vineyards. Lunch at La Terrasse in the shadow of the immense ninth-century abbey was a delicious “plat du jour” with local domain wine. We made it back to the boat in time for … you guessed it … wine on our top deck, commenting to each other on the predictable mineral-tasting wines of Burgundy, all harvested in France’s unwavering centuries-old method in its revered climate, soil and tradition.

From top: Heather riding the historic streets of Auxerre, Chateau de Commarin in Burgundy, and an open lock along the canal

Our friends back home thought we were bold (or crazy) to charter our own boat in a foreign country. To those worrywarts, we toasted this enchanting lifestyle of canal boating, biking, wining and dining. Our last day, we navigated the final stretch south to Tannay under overcast skies and brief rain. We had no complaints after six days of brilliant sun. In port, we passed a quick inspection and received a refund on unused fuel from our deposit. Smart move by Captain Greg to turn off the engine in each lock, saving us boat hours, fuel and money. There’s a peaceful, no wake, no rush rhythm to boating French river canals. Slow boating is like France’s slow-cooked food, best savored at a leisure pace, not to be rushed. We relished passing gorgeous landscapes of verdant color in ever-changing light, docking in quaint historic villages and feasting on unique regional foods and flavors. The Le Boat charter experience is social, whether you charter a boat that sleeps eight in four cabins or simply meet up with the rest of the fleet at each dock, lock or wine tasting at ports along the way. The clientele is international: French, German, Dutch, Brits. Everyone has stories and enthusiasm for their unique but shared charter voyage. Le Boat does not require previous boating experience, but it’s better enjoyed with some knowledge. We recommend downloading Le Boat’s app and purchasing a canal guide in advance to plan your itinerary. Boating and navigating are straight forward, and Le Boat’s extensive fleet are fendered with big rubber bumpers all around the hull to guard from points of contact on locks and docks. Our 2017 Horizon was spacious, with a bright blanchedwood salon, a full galley, a head, a V-berth stateroom and small twin bedroom. Most boats offer twin helms, so you can drive inside the cabin’s protection in inclement weather or up top on the fly bridge with a commanding view. The top fun deck was our favorite space while cruising and especially afternoons and evenings in port, thanks to a large table, cushioned benches, a sun bed, and BBQ grill. We are already planning our next Le Boat voyage, in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium or more of France, and perhaps Canada. So many choices. So many fabulous foreign canals. Heather Burke is an award-winning travel journalist who loves to sail, boat, hike, bike and ski around the globe with her husband/photographer Greg. When not traveling, they’re likely writing and editing from their coastal home in Kennebunkport, ME. See more of their adventures at theluxuryvacationguide.com and Facebook.com/theluxuryvacationguide. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/canalfrance

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NAUTI SHOPPER > BY ABIGAIL BLEVINS

EVERY SAIL HAS A TALE

And Some Have Many Lives

SEA BAGS

Lobster Pound Beverage Bucket Bag Features six interior pockets to fit your favorite drinks. Fill the center with ice to keep beverages cold. Doubles as a collapsible cooler. ($75) Signal Flags Diagram Wine Bag Show up to an event carrying a custom-made vino bottle carrier. This wine bag also includes a travel log to document the good times. ($40) Sea Bags designs and sews all its products within the United States, mainly in Maine. All items are crafted from original sails that tell a story of sun, salt and good times on the water. (seabags.com)

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The Original Recycled Sail Seabags This bag is perfect for a weekend getaway whether it be a regatta or trip into town. Airline carry-on regulation size, no two of these unique bags are the same. ($159) Snap Pack A stylish backpack for everyday use is complete with nautical wedding straps and plenty of pockets. The snap pack comes in different styles and colors. ($95) Since 1996, Re-Sails has been recycling sail material and creating masterpieces using only green products. The company started making bags and now also sews custom sailing jackets. (resails.com)

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Solo Bean Bag Main Sail â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pouffeâ&#x20AC;? Perfect for an extra seat on your boat or decorative piece in your home. Also, easy to clean with the zipped cover feature. ($299) Laundry Bag This foldable laundry bag is easy to store and convenient to throw over your shoulder on the way to the laundry room or laundromat. ($159) 727 Sail Bags are designed and manufactured in Europe. Each bag includes an authentication label for evidence of its uniqueness. (727sailbags.us)

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DESTINATION > MARATHON, FL

Old Seven Mile Bridge

Marathon:

The Heart of the Florida Keys BY JOY McPETERS

Located in the heart of the Florida Keys only an hour from Key West, Marathon radiates a laid back “Old Florida” charm. The island took a direct hit from Hurricane Irma in September 2017, and it is remarkable to see how well this community has bounced back. 28

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WHERE TO DOCK Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club 305-743-9018 75 state-of-the-art slips with the amenities of a world-class marina including pool and fitness center, first-class room accommodations and restaurants on-site.

Marathon Marina, Boatyard and RV Resort

305-743-6575 Accommodating vessels up to 125 feet, Marathon Marina has a new fitness center, kitchen/grill area, swimming pool, restaurant on-site and a 75-ton travel lift and repair capabilities.

Dolphin Research Center

Marlin Bay Yacht Club

305-731-2207 Offering deep-water slips for boats up to 60-feet with modern concrete berths and resort amenities including a large pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, concierge services and luxury vacation rentals on-site.

WHERE TO DINE Irie Island Eats

305-509-9398 A local favorite located next to Paradise Produce specializing in fresh eats such as conch salad, shrimp skewers and sticky ribs. Faro Blanco Lighthouse

New projects are popping up all over such as Knights Key, a 24-acre oceanfront resort at the base of the iconic Seven-Mile Bridge, slated to open in 2019 with five swimming pools and 199 guest rooms. Boaters love this town for many reasons: a small town feel but with amenities galore from a well-stocked West Marine to a Publix Super Market, Kings Seafood Market and Paradise Produce. Now the entire town is easier to access with a new bike path. Activities abound for adventurers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; world-class diving and snorkeling on Sombrero Reef (the third-largest barrier reef in the world), excellent fishing (deep-sea or back-country) and hiking at

Crane Point Nature Trail. Marathon is also home to a turtle hospital that rehabilitates sea turtles and then releases them in the Keys. To top it off, the Dolphin Research Center nurtures injured sea lions and dolphins and introduces humans to aquatic mammal friends at swimming with dolphins sessions. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Marathon Seafood Festival held March 10-11, 2019. With so much to do, make sure to include Marathon in your next cruising itinerary. ml

Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House 305-743-5516 Known for impeccable service and their steaks and lobster. Pick the always popular surf and turf.

Lazy Days South

305-289-0839 Oceanfront dining at Marathon Marina guarantees stellar sunsets. They will cook your fresh catch while you sip on one of the many specialty cocktails including the rum-filled Lazy Days (In Da Keys)!

7 Mile Grill

305-743-4481 Established in 1954, this historic landmark serves Greek food and the best all-day breakfast in the Florida Keys.

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/marathonkey

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CAPTAIN’S TIPS >

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Service — To Go Please! BY BOB ARRINGTON

ong-distance boaters like to say cruising can be defined as working on the boat in exotic locations. Hopefully it’s more than that, but unexpected breakdowns happen. Even without emergency repairs, if you travel over long distances or time, stopping for regular maintenance during a trip is almost guaranteed. At home, most boaters have favorite service providers, the knowledgeable mechanic who knows their boat or the electronic technician familiar with the boat’s wiring. But how do you find trustworthy services when traveling? You can try several steps to getting repairs done successfully when you travel. The first is to compile detailed information for major components on your boat. Today’s manuals are easy to keep digitally. Gone are the days of a cabinet full of binders with all the system manuals. They

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can be downloaded from manufacturers’ websites and stored in PDF format on a laptop, tablet or phone. File storage and management apps like GoodReader make them a breeze to categorize, access and read. Kept electronically, they don’t depend on an internet connection to read. Backed up to an external drive or cloud service, they are not lost if the device is missing or malfunctions. Some manuals are generic, so it helps to have the specific model and serial number for your equipment and components. PDF format makes it possible to keep manuals for everything on the boat. The engine manuals are obvious, but at a minimum, add manuals on the transmissions, generators, heating and cooling systems, water pumps, marine heads, windlass, all navigation electronics even appliances. PDFs can even include

drawings, wiring schematics and plumbing diagrams. We have more than 100 manuals on our iPads and backed up on a cloud server. Every manual for every conceivable item on the boat is included from the toaster to the transmission.

SPARE PARTS

If you’re MacGyver, all you need to keep your boat running is a Swiss Army Knife, some wire and duct tape, but lacking that resourcefulness, keep a complete set of spare parts aboard the boat. Like so many things in boating, how a boat is used drives many of the decisions. The list of spares kept aboard is different for a day boater in confined water versus a boater who intends to travel days at sea in the open ocean. But all boaters should have common items on board, including but

not limited to belts, filters, fuses, navigation light bulbs and necessary fluids, oils and coolants. Having the part on hand eliminates the time and cost of shipping repair parts. Many manufacturers provide a list of recommended spares, and some sell spare part kits preassembled.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

A wealth of information is available in forums and on other online sources of people who may have experienced your same trouble with a system. You don’t have to understand how the generator converts mechanical energy to electrical current, but when it’s not working, searching the internet with the symptoms of the problem can make you better informed to speak with a mechanic. It also prevents a poorly trained mechanic from misleading you as to a cause or solution.

If you are going to travel far or for an extended period, identify authorized service companies in that area for the boat’s major components. You can find general engine mechanics or electrical technicians knowledgeable in their trade, but it’s better to have a factory-trained person with specific knowledge of your engine or radar brand. If you plan to take the boat to Newport for the summer or Miami for the winter, call ahead to service providers in that area. Speak with service managers and ask about their capabilities. Do they have mobile service, or will you need to bring the boat to them? Making connections ahead of time could expedite your call if you need service. WI N T ER 20 1 9

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of assurance you’re hiring a knowledgeable technician. Wherever possible look for a boatyard or service company with multiple locations. Your favorite company at home may have another location where you will be traveling. Now you’re not a stranger calling with a problem; you’re an existing customer who should be treated to a higher level of service.

Traveling to distant places by boat is an exciting way to enjoy boating; however, breaking down away from home can ruin the adventure. A little research and preparation ahead of the trip can keep the adventure alive. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/service-yards

Living the Dream? Pantaenius Has You Covered!

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Liveaboard Sailor or Cruiser, you already know that securing coverage for your vessel is not easy. Many insurance carriers do not cover liveaboards and long-range cruisers. Pantaenius America does At Pantaenius America, we are aware of the care, planning, and responsible seamanship that liveaboards put into their cruising. For this reason, we do not exclude coverage to liveaboards. Pantaenius America also offers liveaboards Personal Liability Indemnity Protection, which compensates the named insured and beneficial owners of the insured vessel for liabilities they become legally obligated to pay for â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bodily injury and property damage due to an occurrence during the insured period that does not arise from the ownership, chartering, maintenance, repair or use of the insured vessel or other insured property. Think of this benefit as liability coverage while off the boat when other coverages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or renterâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s policies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; may not apply. Pantaenius America insures boats and yachts 27â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; and longer, and we are licensed in all 50 states. For a quote, visit pantaenius.com Bind with us and receive a free six-month membership in MarinaMJfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Cruising Club!

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DESTINATION > HARBOUR ISLAND

Harbour Island, BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE

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t just 3½ miles long, don’t let Harbour Island’s petite size fool you. It’s got big attractions that entice everyone from sports fishermen to movie stars and yacht owners to stay in this sweet getaway destination tucked away among Eleuthera Islands.

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Harbour Island’s famous Pink Sand Beach

WHERE TO DOCK Romora Bay Resort & Marina

242-333-2325 The full-service marina caters to sports fishing and mega yacht clientele, can accommodate vessels up 190 feet and offers amenities such as two restaurants, a new reverse osmosis system and 24-hour security.

Valentine’s Resort & Marina

242-333-2142 The island’s largest marina welcomes vessels up to 200 feet and provides amenities such as a luxurious resort, fuel service, electricity, cable and wireless internet.

WHERE TO DINE AQUAPAZZA

From the minute guests arrive on the island’s shores, they are enchanted by its pink sand beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning natural beauty. Diving and fishing are second to none, and its centralized location makes Harbour Island an ideal springboard for exploring other Bahamian paradises. Golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation, because their slow roll allows you to admire the charming beach houses painted in the pastel colors of the sea. Its laid-back attitude inspires Joe Dargavage at Romora Bay Resort to greet every boater who pulls into his marina with a complimentary glass of rum punch. All around the island, the bathing suit and flip-flop attitude during the day evolves into a casual chic vibe at night. Fortunately, the island is packed with plenty of unique boutiques to help

you blend in with the hip crowd, especially at bars renowned for celebrity sightings such as Daddy D’s Night Club. Local chefs are so accomplished in the food biz that this little island hosts six of the top 10 dining establishments in the Caribbean. Gentle breezes and warm water temperatures make winter a good time to visit Harbour Island. But you might want to return later for Pineapple Fest, an annual event held since 1988 to celebrate the region’s pineapple-growing traditions ( June 6 – 8), and Junkanoo, a carnival-style parade accentuated with handmade costumes and instruments ( July 1). ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/harbourisland

(Romora Bay Resort) Fine Italian fare with a touch of Bahamian flavors takes fresh seafood to a whole new level at this gorgeous waterfront restaurant.

The Rock House

(Bay and Hill Street) Located in a 1940s British Colonial house on top of a hill overlooking the bay, this elegant dining destination showcases island dishes and a solid wine list.

The Landing Restaurant

(Dunmore Town) Relax in a lovely historic inn near the harbor docks that specializes in just-caught seafood for dinner and hearty egg favorites for breakfast.

Sip Sip

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DESTINATION > MARCO ISLAND, FL

Marco Island Beach

Esplanade Marina

MARCO ISLAND, FL BY CAROL BAREUTHER

igh-rise buildings stretch skyward along nearly six miles of white sand beach where the sea meets the shore on Marco Island. At the base of these glistening structures, visitors enjoy a wonderland of fine restaurants, world-class golfing, shopping and aquatic adventures. But, a snazzy skyline didn’t always define the largest barrier island on Florida’s southwest coast. Instead, mangrove forests covered much of the island in 1870 when town founder, Captain W.T. Collier sailed here on his schooner, the Robert E. Lee. Life back then was all about commercial clamming, fishing and farming. Resorts and residences were developed after World War II, creating a unique seaside personality and easy-going lifestyle. Today’s mariners can still find a bit of the old Marco while enjoying all that’s new. For centuries, humans have called Marco Island home. Artifacts unearthed from an 1896 archeologic dig include ceremonial masks and other handmade objects crafted by the Calusa people that date back to 300 A.D. Marco Island

Historical Museum is a wonderful place to learn about the Calusa and other earlier residents, while art galleries and photography exhibits showcase contemporary talent. Fork into recent history by dining at Captain Collier’s historic home. The property is now an acclaimed eatery named Marek’s Bar & Bistro. To experience Marco’s natural beauty, take a guided tour of Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The maze-like labyrinth of mangrove lagoons, marshes, estuaries and reefs are so shallow that this area can’t be reached by regular boat. Instead, operators employ shallow draft vessels such as wave runners, kayaks and paddleboards. Dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and 200 species of seabirds and fish are among the magnificent menagerie. Back on Marco Island, beaches offer a delightful combination of nature and nurture. “Tigertail Beach is one of the favorites, because there’s usually not a lot of people or noise,” recommends Joe Weideman at Esplanade Marina. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/marcoisland

Collier County Parks

Tigertail Beach

WHERE TO DOCK The Esplanade Marina

239-394-6333 Centrally located, 77 slips accommodate vessels from 25 to 60 feet. Amenities include water, electricity, cable TV, high-speed internet, storage lockers, pump-out, showers, restaurants and shops.

WHERE TO DINE Mango’s Dockside Bistro

239-393-2433 One of the best breakfast spots on the island, it also offers lunch, dinner, sushi and kids’ menus.

CJ’s on the Bay

239-389-4511 Dig into casual American cuisine, little neck clams, lobster tail, prime rib and specialty cocktails.

Marek’s Bar & Bistro

239-642-9948 Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner and live music in one of the island’s oldest buildings.

WHAT TO DO Must-see winter events: • Winter Concert Series (free) in Mackle Park every Sunday at 2 p.m. from January through April. • Marco Island Seafood & Music Festival starting at 11 a.m. on March 24 in Veteran’s Community Park.

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Marlin Bay Yacht Club BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED in the heart of the Florida Keys is a hidden gem that doubles as a resort and marina. Many boaters make a point to stay here on their way to or from Key West. “Approachable luxury with a relaxed environment,” is how Executive VP Kevin Ceneviva describes this bayside slice of paradise. Guests feel at home in the beautiful, three-story vacation rental residences. They can choose between fully appointed three- or four-bedroom homes; some featuring private plunge pools others with roof-top decks. Top-notch amenities around the property include a heated beach-entry swimming pool, an in-ground jacuzzi, a new pool bar, clubhouse, fitness center, sauna, steam room, game room, grills and a fish-cleaning station. Plans for showers and laundry facilities for marina 38

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guests in 2019 are underway. Extra bonus: friendly staff who treat everyone like family. The marina has concrete-fixed docks for 99 vessels. 24 are currently available for transient rentals, but 50 more transient rental slips will be in place in early 2019. Boats up to 60 feet are welcome now, but by early next year, Marlin Bay will also accommodate vessels up to 70 feet. On-site concierge services and a professional dockmaster and dock hands are at your service every day. During your stay, you can kick back and soak up the authentic Florida Keys vibe or head out to enjoy the region’s many attractions. Sport fishing, snorkeling and diving nearby are first-rate, and trips to the Dolphin Research Center, Turtle Hospital and Florida Keys

Aquarium Encounters provide unique aquatic experiences. Dining options are also plentiful. Within walking distance, you can enjoy memorable meals at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House and Keys Fisheries or hang with the locals at the Overseas Pub. Marathon Bagel Company is a must for casual eats, and Burdine’s and Castaway’s are accessible by boat. Popular winter events include the Celtic Festival ( January), the Coral Head Music Festival (February), the 25th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival (February) and the Marathon Seafood Festival (March). ml

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Explore Marinalife’s Favorite Diving Destinations BY BRAD KOVACH

To truly discover a destination, you must look below the surface — sometimes literally. Here are 10 top boat-and-dive sites with unforgettable underwater views.

DEERFIELD BEACH

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Diving in Bonaire Marine Park

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You might not find a better place to drift dive than along this beginner-friendly section of the Southeast Florida Reef Tract, where the Gulfstream current lazily leads you from one site to the next. The water is clear and warm, contains hundreds of species of fish and conceals the wreck of the Ancient Mariner, a 165-foot long Coast Guard Cutter allegedly inhabited by a goliath grouper, as well as Separated Rocks, a series of large underwater “islands” covered in corals and teeming with marine life. With no access to the ocean in Deerfield Beach, most divers come from nearby Pompano and use Hillsboro Inlet to enter the Atlantic.

JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK Key Largo, FL

Established in 1963, the first undersea park in the United States protects about 70 square nautical miles of wafting seagrass and living reefs. While mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks create a Lost World feel close to the on-shore campsites and services, it’s the terraced gardens of hard and soft corals and the conglomeration of fish they attract that enthrall most divers. The submerged, 8½-foot tall statue Christ of the Abyss is also located within the park’s boundaries. Farther south and west, the wreck of the Coast Guard Cutter Duane offers an advanced dive under 120 feet of water in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

GEN. HOYT S. VANDENBERG WRECK Key West, FL

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Nearly two football fields long, the Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg is the second-largest ship ever scuttled to create an artificial reef. What makes the former missiletracking vessel so spectacular, beyond its sheer size, is the preparation taken to make it accessible to multiple skill levels.

The keel lies at 140 feet, but the ship’s top structures reach 10 stories high, putting them within 40 to 50 feet of the surface. Parts of the boat were altered to make exploration easier and more interesting, such as holes cut into the hull to allow swim-through of the cargo holds and hallways. Be prepared to make several dives to see the whole wreck.

EXUMA CAYS LAND & SEA PARK

Exuma Cays, The Bahamas This 176-square-mile park was founded in 1959 to safeguard the unspoiled marine environment surrounding the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. Displaying sapphire-blue water and flawless coastlines, the nationally protected area contains 16 scrub-covered islets (some private) as well as numerous mooring sites and a visitor center on Warderick Wells. Divers can investigate isolated reefs and estuaries with healthy populations of queen conch, Nassau grouper, sea turtles and spiny lobster. Though the park is mostly water, the land acts as a vital refuge for seabirds, native lizards and the hutia, a large rodent that is the only terrestrial mammal native to the Bahamas.

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MARACAIBO REEF

Cozumel Island, Mexico Maracaibo isn’t notable for its proliferation of tropical fish but rather for its enormous vertical wall and seldom seen deep-water features. It’s a “diver’s dive” for those advanced enough to venture past 90 feet, which is where the wall starts, and descend into the abyss. The payoff is a stunning show of clefts, overhangs and secret gardens that reveal a menagerie of multicolored tubes, sponges and corals. One of the location’s most dramatic features is a large arch that cuts across the wall. You can enter its bottom at 120 feet and swim your way up through the passage it creates.

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lots to see and do and is great for new divers. Both are honeycombed with coral trenches, tunnels, caves and overhead chimneys that you can swim through along with tens of thousands of whirling, twirling silversides. Tarpon and parrotfish

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BLOODY BAY MARINE PARK

Little Cayman, Cayman Islands Sport Diver magazine calls Bloody Bay Wall “the most amazing drop-off in the Caribbean.” Both experts and beginners can take the plunge because the transition from gradual to vertical starts in water as shallow as 20 feet. That next step is a doozey — 1,000 feet down. Lining the wall are bountiful sponges and coral that stick out at odd angles: brilliant yellow, red and green. You’ll likely encounter a who’s who of sea creatures, from triggerfish and jacks to eagle rays and sharks. The wall is actually a string of more than a dozen sites that parallel the northwest shore, so plan to stay a while.

RMS RHONE

Salt Island, British Virgin Islands If this wreck looks familiar, that’s because the 310-foot steamer played a prominent role alongside Nick Nolte and Jacqueline

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Diving in Deerfield Beach

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The Great Blue Hole in Belize

Bisset in the 1977 movie The Deep. Located about five miles from Tortola in 60 to 80 feet of water, the ship lies in three visible sections. The bow is the deepest and largest, and divers can plumb the interior to meet the residents. Reportedly, a green moray and two shy sea horses live under the nose. All that remains of the midsection is a series of support beams, and the stern features the ship’s rudder and 15-foot propeller. Eight mooring balls allow access to the site, which is only reachable by boat.

THE GREAT BLUE HOLE Lighthouse Reef, Belize

This enigmatic dive site was made famous by Jacques Cousteau, who brought his ship, the Calypso, here to chart its depths in 1971. (For the record, the chasm measures 300 feet across and 410 feet deep.) The result of glaciation and fluctuating sea levels, the massive sinkhole presents divers with clear waters as well as a distinctly toothy array of dive buddies: nurse sharks, reef sharks, sometimes even bull sharks and hammerhead. The vertical 44

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walls are punctuated with shelves, stalactites and caves, remnants of erosion from the last ice age. Even veteran divers describe a descent into the Great Blue Hole as extraordinary, eerie and otherworldly.

BONAIRE MARINE PARK Bonaire, Netherland Antilles

Starting at the shoreline and protecting the reef down to 200 feet, Bonaire Marine Park rings the island and covers 6,672 acres. Some 86 dive sites exist within its borders, many accessible right from shore with 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 fish species. 1,000 Steps is noted for star coral formations and Karapata for racks of elkhorn. The Double Reef is home to five dive sites, each with a distinct look and feel, including the wreck of the Hilma Hooker. The nearby islet Klein Bonaire has additional sites, all requiring a boat. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/topdivers

A BREATH IN TIME Pick up a 70-pound silver bar and admire a 16th-century iron treasure chest. Peer out through the hinged faceplate of a Mark V diving helmet. See William Beebe’s lab aboard the Arcturus and learn how diving influenced modern marine biology. You can do all this and more at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada, FL. The nonprofit educational institution is dedicated to telling the story of man’s 4,000year quest to explore under the sea by collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting important artifacts, documents, photographs and oral histories. From early breath-holding to one-atmosphere suits for descending into the abyss, you’ll be amazed by what you see and learn at this interactive facility, perhaps adding even more depth to your favorite pastime. (divingmuseum.org)

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Staniel Cay Yacht Club

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MARINAS Delegal Creek Marina has the guest boater in mind! We are an ideal stopping point for marina guests traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. Located in a protective creek at milemarker 601, Delegal Creek Marina is on the southernmost end of Skidaway Island. Offering approximately 500 feet of guest dockage.

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CRUISING ITINERARY > PANAMA

THE UNDISCOVERED

CARIBBEAN Panamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Coast BY RAY JASON

THE OSPREY EYE VIEW

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anamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caribbean coastline is like a box of chocolates for the sea gypsy soul. On the eastern end lie the San Blas Islands that are miraculously untouched by industrial-level tourism. There you find hundreds of postcard-perfect islands inhabited by the Guna Indians, whose exotic clothing and world-renowned molas will dazzle you. In the middle is the mighty Panama Canal, which combines amazing engineering and stunning natural beauty. On the western shores you discover the pristine archipelago of Bocas del Toro. It is a blend of nine large islands and hundreds of small islas. Beaches, reefs, jungles and exotic animals await your arrival. Scattered among these wonders are very nice marinas. I have cruised this coastline for more than a decade and have worked up an itinerary that allows you to sample all these delights. My suggestions begin in the west, but if you arrive from the eastern Caribbean, you can easily reverse the sequence and get started.

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BOCAS DEL TORO

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This is a classic “velcro port.” Sailors arrive here expecting to stay for a month, and then a year swiftly passes. Indeed, it’s so alluring that many have tossed out the anchor and built a home onshore. When arriving from sea, the easiest clearance procedure is to call the Bocas Marina on VHF Channel 68 and have them contact the authorities. Take a slip

in the marina and officials soon arrive. The Bocas area is home to three marinas. Two are only a five-minute dinghy ride from town, and the third is about five miles away. They all have pleasant and distinctive features.

Bocas Marina

This marina combines the slow, easy living of the tropics with first-world amenities. It has floating concrete docks with reliable electricity, free water, a laundry service and Bocas Town in Bocas del Toro

free WiFi. The shower rooms are sparkling clean, and the gardens are beautiful. The staff is bilingual, friendly and professional. The facility also features a great bar and restaurant with good food, drinks and sailing stories (a few of them even true). It is the hub of the cruising scene with swap meets, potlucks and propane fill-ups. They even have a veterinarian who periodically attends to boater’s pets.

Marina Carenero

If you are looking for a marina with a serious pedigree, this is your spot. Carenero is the Spanish word for careening, and who do you think laid his vessels on their sides to clean their bottoms? It was none other than Christopher Columbus on his final voyage. So, you can tie up in a marina literally floating in history. This option is the least expensive in Bocas and still offers good amenities. It has a friendly, folksy ambiance.

Red Frog Marina

Beside being the favorite destination in the western waters of Panama for mega-yachts, Red Frog Marina also caters to regular boaters. So, even if you didn’t get an invitation to Davos this year, you can still enjoy this high-end marina and its protected bay. It provides full services and WI N T ER 20 1 9

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is just a short walk away is a beach with superb body surfing. That same beach is dotted with laid-back, toes-in-the-sand palapa restaurants.

THE CANAL AREA En route

When you finally manage to escape the Bocas del Toro velcro, a couple of semi-secret stops along the way will dazzle you. The first is about 50 miles to the east and is called Escudo de Veraguas. The lovely island that sits by itself – lonesome and handsome – is essentially uninhabited except for a caretaker family who will direct you to the best snorkeling spots and other attractions.

An indigenous Guna-Yala woman shows her parrot.

Only about four miles from the Canal breakwater is the glorious Rio Chagres. Want to really get away? You will probably be completely cut off from cell service, the internet and VHF. But what you lose in electronic connectivity is offset by a sensational connection with the untarnished natural world. A gorgeous fort overlooking the river entrance is well worth the short hike up there. And don’t miss the nearby tree full of what looks like strangely shaped baskets. These are nests made by the large yellow-tailed weaver birds.

Shelter Bay Marina

This clean, modern marina on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal is much more than a collection of docks and

electricity. It is the best place to settle in while handling the paperwork for a Canal transit. The office staff are experts in facilitating your journey. Plus, they have a top-notch boatyard that can handle both monohulls and multihulls, as well as an up-market boutique hotel and swimming pool on the premises. From Shelter Bay Marina, the best way to reach the vibrant metropolis of Panama City is the historic Panama Canal Railroad. The trip takes about an hour to dart though rainforests and cross the Panamanian isthmus. Upon arrival in town, you find a dramatic skyline and beautiful seaside vistas. Must-see attractions include the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center and its little museum, which explains how they move massive ships through the canal, and the picturesque old city of Casco Viejo with its charming architecture and tiny streets. Panama City also boasts terrific restaurants, bars, nightclubs and casinos.

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Gateway to the San Blas Islands

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Swimming Poolâ&#x20AC;? where boaters love to gather.

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Tucked into a narrow mangrove bay, most people consider this sheltered spot just a “leave your boat for a while” marina. Having sampled the social amenities at the bar and restaurant, I can assure you that it’s much more than a parking lot. It is also affordable, which leaves more dinero for festive rum drinks.

Linton Bay Marina

The newest marina along the coast has much to offer. A picturesque bay with nice new docks, a big dry storage area and a boatyard where you can do it yourself or hire its workers. The travel lift is something to behold. If the Incredible Hulk decided to go cruising, he would love this 37-foot beam, 120-ton monster.

Turtle Cay Marina

Our last stop is a cozy one. It can handle about 70 boats in a sheltered and almost invisible little bay. Adjacent is a nice beach made even nicer with a bar/restaurant, just perfect for leaving your first-world troubles behind.

WELCOME ABOARD!

I hope this synopsis of Panama’s splendid Caribbean coast convinces you that my decade of knocking around these waters was well worth it. However, it would be even better if you come on over and see for yourself. If you’re planning a trip to Panama, be sure to get a copy of the Panama Cruising Guide by Eric Bauhaus at ebauhaus@gmail.com. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/panama-itinerary

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WELLNESS Staying Shipshape while Cruising this Winter BY SARAH SULLIVAN

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ON THE WATER Part 2

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With the weather changing and the days getting shorter, many of you might be thinking about taking a trip to a warmer climate. We recommend that you put on your itinerary some spectacular places to keep you mentally and physically engaged. While many marinas have already incorporated healthy activities into their offerings such as yoga, stand up paddleboards and spas and fitness centers, new trends are popping up that differentiate certain marinas from the rest of the pack. Hydration or IV therapy centers, eco tours and cooking classes are the latest in health and wellness activities that marinas offer to attract boaters. These marinas listen to their clientele and understand that many travelers want to maintain their physical well-being while spending time on the water.

Staying Hydrated and Feeling Your Best Just Got Easier

If you travel along the South Florida waterways, be sure to visit Boca Raton Resort & Club, host to the Biostation, the region’s leading provider of functional medicine. The Biostation is one of several hydration or IV therapy centers popping up across the United States. Nutrient IV therapy is the fastest, most effective way to optimize your vitamin, nutrient and mineral

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arinalife is excited to bring you Part 2 of our “Wellness on the Water series,” which we hope will inspire and motivate you to get out on the water, meet new friends, see new sights and enjoy refreshing and restorative features of aquatic living. This series shows the connection between water and wellness, proves the boating experience can be healthier and more fun through wellness activities, and introduces you to new places and communities, where you can engage in healthy outdoor fun. Part 1 focused on why water is essential for the mind, body and soul. Part 2 illuminates new health and wellness trends that marinas are adopting and provides destinations to consider.

Nutrient therapy

levels to replenish health rapidly and revitalize your entire body. The Biostation provides a full medical staff and core services including a complete wellness evaluation, bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition counseling and nutrient therapy. Founded and run by Martin Bloom, a cardiologist and functional medicine expert, it’s where you can stop in for an energizing B12 shot or choose from a variety of IV therapy “cocktails” that are designed for specific ailments. Maybe you had too many cocktails the night before or you decided to start training for a marathon. In just 30 to 60 minutes, your body is replenished and rehydrated, and you feel ready to take on the world.

Burn Calories, Not Fuel — Join an Eco Tour

For those planning to cruise Florida’s Gulf Coast and are looking for action but are also conscious of its carbon footprint, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort Myers will not disappoint. Explore the inlets and islands of Fort Myers Beach from the sea by joining one of their guided eco tours — no motorized vehicles are allowed. The resort’s recreation team offers an array of professional kayak tours at different skill levels and helps you discover breathtaking scenery. For the advanced kayaker, a trip across Estero Bay allows you to experience the WI N T ER 2 0 1 9

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extensive Mangrove system of Lee County’s Bunche Beach Preserve. Depending on the tide, you can explore the broad mudflats and the exquisite canopied creeks. Your guide interprets the local wildlife and man’s impact on these sensitive ecosystems. Visitors leave feeling good that they experienced all of this under their own power. Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic is a 7,000-acre gem that presents various eco tours that feature horseback riding, hiking trails and sailing. You get to experience the islands’ rich biodiversity while burning calories, not fuel. Tours include visiting caves, where the indigenous Arawak people lived, and wetlands and coppice forests, where rare animals, wild birds and exotic plant life reside. Or join a historic excursion by taking a scenic walk through La Romana on the way to a 100,000-year-old cave. You’ll learn about the cave’s geological formations and the pictographs left by the Taíno Indians, who lived there long before

Marinas that Promote Wellness & Fitness Activities Christopher Columbus arrived. Many sights can be experienced without ever getting into a car or bus. And you’ll be so enamored with the scenery and history that you won’t believe how many steps you’ve taken. Unless, of course, you have an Apple Watch or Fitbit!

If hiking and kayaking aren’t your speed but eating fresh food is, the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo is a must. In addition to golf, tennis, a spa and a family-friendly nature center, it offers the Ocean Reef Cooking School. Run by Carole Kotkin, a cooking teacher, cookbook author and food and travel writer, you discover a world of culinary delights through hands-on cooking classes, interactive group classes, cooking demonstrations and tasting events. Classes are run by guest chefs and Ocean Reef Club’s accomplished chefs. What a treat for those of us who like to cook but are limited by space and lack of appliances on our boats. While exploring the local restaurant scene is fun, dining out gets expensive, and your food choices might stray from the healthy norm. Attending the Ocean Reef Cooking School is a great opportunity to get firsthand experience from amazing chefs and learn about local cuisines as well as some of their favorite ethnic foods from around the world. The environment is interactive, so look forward to meeting your fellow boaters and resort guests. A fresh meal is guaranteed as dishes are based on what’s in-season, plus you get to eat what you create. As you cruise the waterways this winter, share your favorite wellness-conscious marinas by emailing sarahridgely@icloud.com. We would love to hear how you stay healthy during your travels. ml

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Sarasota, FL, 941-383-8383 Mind & Motion is Longboat Key’s state-of-the-art fitness center that overlooks the golf course. The fitness facility offers a full range of classes from yoga and Pilates to boot camps and spinning. If you’d rather have your toes in the sand, Mind & Motion also offers beach yoga and water fitness classes. Jupiter, FL, 561-744-1700 The fitness department at Admiral’s Cove focuses on all aspects of your mind, body and spirit. Fitness professionals will tailor a program that meets your specific needs. Whether it be a day of sailing to regain your stamina or a yoga class to rebuild your core and mind. Every personal trainer at the facilities holds one of three prestigious certifications to raise your health to its top potential.

Key West, FL, 877-935-0862 Ocean’s Edge offers a lengthy list of watersport activities to keep you active during your stay. Fishing, paddle boarding, yoga, kayaking and scuba diving activities are all available, and rental, equipment and accessories are provided for your exploration.

Sarasota, FL, 941-953-1234 The Hyatt’s StayFit Gym is a 24-hour complimentary gym with high-tech fitness equipment. If you prefer to be in the water, swim some laps in the 130-foot outdoor pool or enjoy fun activities such as sailing, fishing, boating or paddle boarding. The Hyatt also offers bicycle rentals so you can cruise around town. WI N T ER 2 0 1 9

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Good Times at the Grapefruit League Get a head start on the baseball season and soak up the sun at Florida’s spring training

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What began in the early 1900s as a way to jump-start the spring tourism economies of Florida communities has grown into a baseball tradition. Affectionately called the Grapefruit League, 15 Major League Baseball teams head south each winter, bringing the sport’s best players to intimate stadiums, where fans get close to the action and share special moments with their favorite team at an affordable price. Droves of people make the pilgrimage to the Sunshine State to watch big leaguers shake off the rust and prepare for the season ahead, but that wasn’t always the case. The first team to escape the cold was the Washington Statesmen, who staged a four-day camp in Jacksonville in 1888. The Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago Cubs followed in subsequent 62

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seasons, each lured to a new town by local boosters. The league’s early years consisted mainly of informal workouts and one-off exhibition games to cover costs. It wasn’t until around 1914 that multiple teams settled into a set schedule of training and inter-team play, and the Grapefruit League was born. So named, as legend

has it, because Brooklyn Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson was hit with a grapefruit dropped from an airplane as a promotional stunt. The fruit exploded in his mitt on impact, showering him with pink pulp and juice. Here’s a look at the present Grapefruit League teams with coastal locations that allow you to take in practices and games and then retire to your boat for the evening. They are organized clockwise from east to west around the Florida peninsula.

New York Mets

First Data Field, Port St. Lucie The Mets’ home is a bit nostalgic by modern standards, as it was called Tradition Field. The 7,000-seat facility is a replica of Shea Stadium, the team’s former home in New York, and it lies in a

commercial neighborhood bordering swampland rather than in a new entertainment district. A tiki bar shakes cocktails down the left field line, and fans enjoy a picnic area down the right field line. Renovations in 2012 added a high-definition scoreboard. Unique to the ballpark is the Bat House, a habitat for thousands of bats (the animal kind) that previously pestered players and fans.

Lunch at JetBlue Park during spring training

St. Louis Cardinals/ Miami Marlins Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter

One of two shared stadiums in the Grapefruit League emphasizes baseball efficiency rather than “luxury game-day experience.” The facility seats 6,800 with another 200 fans able to spread out a picnic blanket on the outfield’s grass berm. A limited concession area is located behind the main grandstand (there is no concourse ringing the ballpark). The stadium sees a lot of use throughout the season, so the covered party deck in right field is a hot ticket. Nearby sports bars in downtown Abacoa — just a short walk away — are regularly filled with fans. Where to Dock: Admirals Cove Marina, 561-744-1700

Houston Astros/ Washington Nationals FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach

Brand new in 2017, this streamlined

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Where to Dock: Sandpiper Bay Marina at Club Med, 772-335-7875

stadium (capacity 7,700) features inviting spaces and sightlines all around, starting at the 34,000-square-foot plaza that leads to the entrance on the third base side. Once inside, fans notice a number of signature areas including a suite level with six rooms for events and a party deck with 360-degree views of the stadium and practice facilities. The Craft Corner in left field offers 32 tap handles, and the Banana Boat Lawn allows ticketholders to bring a blanket and bask in the Florida sunshine while watching nine innings of play.

venerable racetrack in Louisville, KY), Hammond Stadium impresses right off the bat. Palm trees, a large waterfall fountain and streets named for famous Twins greet fans when they enter the main gates. Part of the larger CenturyLink Sports Complex, the ballpark has an 8,730 capacity and entertains with third-base and right-field bars, two shaded sky decks for group outings and a kids’ zone with a bounce house. A trellised boardwalk encircles the field, leading to concessions and a retail store.

Where to Dock: Palm Harbor Marina, 561-655-4757; Old Port Cove Marina, 561-626-1760

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Minnesota Twins

JetBlue Park, Fort Myers

Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers Showcasing a terraced grandstand modeled after Churchill Downs (the

Boston Red Sox

Often referred to as Fenway South, JetBlue Park has achieved a paradoxical reputation as traditional but also state-of-the-art. A

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Autographs are a big part of the fans’ experience.

number of the facility’s characteristics are taken from Boston’s home stadium, including a Green Monster wall in left field and a manual scoreboard. Southwest Florida influences include a canopy providing shade — it’s said to mimic a white cypress mound — and polished seashells worked into the brick foundation. A grass berm makes a great place to relax during spring-training games and brings the total seating capacity to 11,000. Just outside the ballpark, a statue of Ted Williams presides over it all. Where to Dock: Legacy Harbour Marina, 239-461-0775

Tampa Bay Rays

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Everyone needs a team-building, spring-training escape, even if it’s only 100 miles south of the major league home field. And the Rays have a beauty, featuring 5,000 fixed seats and two berm areas that can hold 2,000 more fans. A center field tiki bar adds a festive touch, and for those with children, the Kids Clubhouse in right field has a playground

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Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte

area. A 19,000-square-foot wooden concourse stretches around the outfield to provide 360-degree mobility and impressive views of the field and bullpens. The Rays minor league affiliate, the Charlotte Stone Crabs, also call Charlotte Sports Park home. Where to Dock: Gulf Coast Marine Center, 941-629-9666

Baltimore Orioles

Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota One of the most eye-catching facilities in the Grapefruit League, Ed Smith Stadium features Spanish-style porticos, stucco walls and decorative clay roof tiles that truly convey a South Florida feel. Hometown touches include refurbished seats from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, retired players’ numbers hung under the press box and suite area and crab cakes served at concession stands. The ballpark has a capacity of 7,500 and short foul territories that put fans close to the field of play. (Bring your mitt!) Berm seating, a picnic area and extended canopy offer a laid-back atmosphere. Where to Dock: Marina Jack, 941-955-9488

Pittsburgh Pirates Lecom Park, Bradenton

Originally built in 1923, Lecom Park was retro before retro was cool, with a palm tree-lined exterior and a Spanish mission-style grandstand. The park has undergone a couple of remodels over the

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Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

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years — expanding the restroom and concession facilities, adding a berm and covered bleachers in the outfield — but it still has the feel of an old-time, neighborhood Grapefruit League ballpark. Modern amenities include a boardwalk spanning the outfield with a barbecue area in right field and party deck in left field. New seats were added, bringing the total capacity to 8,500. Where to Dock: Twin Dolphin Marina, 941-747-8300

New York Yankees

George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa The Bronx Bombers’ southern home mimics the proportions and scalloped grandstand of the old Yankee Stadium. In fact, legend has it that George Steinbrenner phoned Tampa during the ballpark’s construction and had an employee double-check the precise dimensions with a tape measure to confirm they were correct. With a capacity of 11,000, it’s large for a spring training facility and was the first to include luxury suites. Yankee touches include a walkway lined with the club’s retired numbers, plaques about each player’s career and a statue of “The Boss” outside the home plate entrance. Where to Dock: Marjorie Park Yacht Marina, 813-259-1604

Philadelphia Phillies Spectrum Field, Clearwater

Considered by many to be the gold standard for spring training ballparks, Spectrum

Field checks all the right boxes: front row seats are close to the action, the outfield berm lets you lounge with your family, a tiki bar in right field is a great place to grab a cold one, and groups can socialize in the picnic area. There are also luxury suites and a huge video screen. Sure, other stadiums share these elements, but at Spectrum Field they all work together to create a multifaceted but not cramped experience in an intimate facility seating 7,000. Where to Dock: Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina, 727-562-4955

Toronto Blue Jays

Dunedin Stadium, Dunedin This small, 5,500-seat facility is known for its friendly, easy-going atmosphere. Not only can you purchase a cold Labatt Blue draught on-site, but many fans come all the way from of Canada to attend games each year, increasing the homey and casual character of the place. The grounds contain three picnic areas and a grassy berm as well as air-conditioned skyboxes. See it as it stands now, because the stadium will reportedly undergo major renovations after the Blue Jays leave spring training in 2019. Where to Dock: Caladesi Island State Park, 727-469-5918 ml

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PUERTO RICOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMEBACK STORY An island determined to emerge stronger after the storm

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few months before Hurricane Maria struck, my family vacationed in Puerto Rico. After making several trips to this delightful destination over the years, I knew the island offered plenty of activities to engage and amaze my two teen boys. Our Puerto Rican adventure was glorious. We strolled Old San Juan’s busy streets devouring fresh seafood and absorbing the lively cultural scene. We climbed invincible stone steps of 16th- and 18th-century forts, and the city’s statues and monuments schooled us on the island’s rich

history. We were captivated by vibrant modern paintings at the Puerto Rico Museum of Art. The massive radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory left us awestruck. Manmade achievements wowed us, but the island’s natural beauty stole our hearts. Lounging at the beaches and snorkeling in Icacos Island’s pristine waters delivered precious days. We toured the primordial caves at Rio Camuy Park and hiked the timeless trails of El Yunque’s plush rain forest. My sons laughed like boys again when bioluminescent organisms put on a dazzling light show in the night waters.

But by the time our suntans started to fade, we heard weather warnings of hurricanes threatening our enchanting island. Sitting safely in our Washington, DC home, we wrung our hands and watched TV footage of Maria damaging places where we’d built treasured memories. We followed every heroic step of its recovery and celebrated when electricity finally illuminated the streets of Old San Juan again. Now, 18 months after the storm has passed, we’re pleased to say the Puerto Rican people have persevered, are rebuilding and are welcoming guests.

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Exploring Culebrita Island by boat

MOTHER NATURE LEADS THE CHARGE Abundant sunshine and the right amount of rain are encouraging plants to replenish the island, and landscapes that make me wish I could paint are returning to their lush leafy green. With habitats making a comeback, wildlife is following suit. Exotic birds are squawking, and the tiny coquí frogs have resumed their nocturnal serenades. El Yunque is open, with many of the recreation sites and roads accessible or under repair, and bioluminescent marine creatures are glowing back at stars in the evening sky. Offshore, aquatic life is flourishing. Snorkelers are thrilled by the colorful parade of parrot fish, sea turtles, crustaceans, coral and more. The reefs are also improving, thanks to help from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Sea Ventures. Anglers are hooking snook, tarpon, tuna, mahi-mahi and other trophy fish in nearby waters. As a result, Club Nautico in San Juan and Puerto Del Rey Marina in Fajardo hosted annual billfish tournaments with record numbers of attendees. The picturesque islands to the east took a hard hit from Maria, but they are rebounding, with Culebra a bit ahead of its neighbor Vieques. 70

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BUSTLING WATERWAYS AROUND THE ISLAND The island’s six ports, including San Juan, Fajardo and Ponce, are all up and running. About 15 cruise lines — Carnival, Windstar, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Princess, to name a few — offer special excursion packages while docking

Cabo Rojo, Club Nautico de San Juan and Club Nautico de Ponce and San Juan Bay Marina. Marinas that sustained hurricane damage but are functioning include Villa Marina, Palmas del Mar and Marina Puerto Chico. The marina at El Conquistador Hotel, racked by Maria’s wrath, has shut down for now.

Exotic birds are squawking, and the tiny coquí frogs have resumed their nocturnal serenades. in San Juan. The Moorings, a charter company with a fleet of sailing catamarans, monohulls and power yachts, is creating upscale vacations by offering charters out of Puerto Del Rey Marina. Most of the marinas are back in business and running at 100 precent pre-hurricane status, including Marina Puerto Del Rey, Marina Pescaderia in

“We were hurt, but we are back, and we want people to come see how far we have come and how much our island has to offer,” says Carolina Corral, chief executive officer at Puerto Del Rey, a 1,000-slip marina in Fajardo (about 37 miles east of San Juan) that accommodates vessels up to 180 feet. All the slips are in tip-top condition, and the marina has reinforced

Clockwise from top: Puerto Del Rey Marina; the gardens at the Puerto Rico Museum of Art; and the Santa Maria Cemetery

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El Yunque National Forest mountaintop view

the breakwater with denser rocks and higher walls to improve retention in any winds they encounter. LUXURIOUS LODGINGS & PICTURE-PERFECT BEACHES From quaint boutique inns to indulgent resorts, Puerto Rico’s hotels are resurrecting bigger and better than before the storm. New places are popping up along the coastline to fulfill all types of vacation dreams. Serafina, the first new hotel to open after Maria, has a chic beach house vibe and a trendy poolside scene overlooking Coronado Beach. A new Four Seasons will launch at Puerto Del Rey in late 2019. The Who’s Who of San Juan’s luxury hotels is again ready to entertain you in style. Built in 1919, the historic Condado Vanderbilt Hotel appeals to upscale travelers. Hotel El Convento, a restored 17th-century convent, offers old-world charm and Spanish Colonial décor. La Concha Renaissance Resort and The Ritz-Carlton are eager to brighten your days in San Juan. Outside of the capital city await many 72

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fantastic hotels. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is an elegant five-star retreat overlooking the Atlantic’s waves. Recently reopened, the high-end St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is located on a former coconut plantation near El Yunque’s rain forest. The beautiful Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort is nearby. The condition of Puerto Rico’s beaches plays a key role in the hotels’ success. From the west to the east side of the island, the waterfront has resumed its gorgeous allure. The western beach communities near Rincón are rejuvenated with a Californiastyle vibe, complete with surfing, farmers’ markets and organic foods. The hidden coves of Culebra to the east provide heavenly getaways for visitors seeking secluded beaches. A UNIQUE BLEND OF OLD & NEW CUISINES José Andrés, universally celebrated as a hero during Puerto Rico’s disaster, served more than three million meals during Hurricane Maria’s aftermath.

He continues to support the island’s recovery and encourage restaurants to reopen their doors. And chefs are cooking more than mofongo. A cornucopia of cuisines is bolstering a restaurant renaissance based on innovative dishes crafted with fresh local ingredients. The culinary scene has seen a surge of new restaurants offering everything from traditional Caribbean seafood to flavorful fare from around the globe. Locals recommend a few favorites: Acapulco for Mexican, Bocca for Italian, Pauline Escanes for pastries and desserts, Cueva del Mar for seafood and signature Bloody Marys and La Estacion, a refurbished gas station, for finger-licking barbecue. The best news for adventurous foodies is the kiosks at Luquillo near Fajardo are back at the beach with their delectable display of Puerto Rican dishes. ml

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The views are colorful as you walk through Old San Juan.

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an enthralling past. Nearby Castillo San Cristóbal is a must-see citadel for history buffs.

It’s tempting to dig your toes in the sand on Puerto Rico’s miles of stunning beaches. But you’ll be glad if you fold up your towel and discover the unique attractions around the island. Here are some of our favorites:

Puerto Rico Museum of Art 787-977-6277 Witness a world-class collection of regional and international artists surrounded by lush tropical gardens and outdoor sculptures.

Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Park 787-669-1866 Visit the stone ruins of the Taino people, who were the original indigenous residents of the island. The underground tour of nearby Rio Camuy Cave Park is worth a detour.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro 787-729-6777 Discover a 16th-century fort in Old San Juan with remarkable architecture and

Arecibo Observatory 787-878-2612 Prepare to be amazed on a tour of the world’s second-largest, single-dish

Old San Juan Food Tours 787-964-2447 Sample everything from traditional Puerto Rican dishes to sweet rum cocktails.

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Describe the first time you remember being on a boat. My first memory was as an adult when I went on a yacht to Florida. It was breathtaking! I could not sleep at all that night; the ocean was absolutely gorgeous. What in life prepared you for this job? Since childhood I’ve always loved dealing with people. Growing up on Harbour Island in the Bahamas and helping my mom with guests was something I immediately loved, especially meeting different people of all cultures. What are the challenges of being a woman in the marina business? Not much at all, because I’m tough! I try my best to ensure that every guest I greet is happy, so over the years I’ve developed wonderful friendships at the marina.

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You work in paradise. Where do you go on vacation? Paradise of course! I am from Harbour Island on the island of Eleuthera, so I go home for vacation. Paradise to paradise! What are the most important items to always keep on a boat? A good captain, a good chef and a good crew! What book do you believe every boater should read, and why? Islands of the Sun by Bahamian author John A. Thompson and Nikita Shiel-Rolle. Very informative on cruising in the Bahamas. If you weren’t working at the marina, what job would suit you best? Guest services/front desk, for sure. I love talking to people.

Describe the perfect meal. What would you eat and where would you be? Easy! When I’m not working, I love being home with my kids eating a home-cooked meal of macaroni and cheese, fried fish and salad. What famous person would you most like to meet? Oprah Winfrey. What’s the best safety tip you can give to a new boater? I can sum it up in four words in regard to cruising in the Bahamas — reefs and sand banks! I see problems with them every day. Words of advice: Don’t take your eyes off the water! ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/callender

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BILGE PUMPS THE LAST DEFENSE

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ost boaters agree with the simple but truthful adage: “Keep the water out of the boat, keep the boat off the bottom, and everything else can be worked out.” Unfortunately, many boaters neglect an essential way of maintaining this condition — properly working bilge pumps. Bilge pumps are a necessity aboard a boat, yet they often get the least attention. It doesn’t 76

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help that they can be located in the deepest darkest places. A controlled amount of sea water is allowed through the hull of the average boat for numerous reasons, from cooling engines and equipment to stuffing boxes on propeller shafts and rudder posts. For these reasons, boaters have accepted some water in the bilge. Bilge pumps are installed at the lowest point to clear excess

water that accumulates, so it’s not uncommon to install cycle clocks to monitor how frequently the bilge pumps come on. If they come on with increased frequency, that would indicate a problem worthy of attention. Just the word “bilge” has a negative connotation, and for good reason. It’s often a smelly cocktail of more than just water, including oil, coolant and a variety

Inspection Is Perfection Smart boaters keep bilges clean. Inspect regularly for the following items.

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• It’s best to maintain a completely dry bilge, but if not, monitor the amounts of water and be sure to know the water’s source.

• Clean the area to stay free of scum or microbial growth. • Look for corrosion and rust.

of living organisms. It’s understandable why boaters tend to avoid the bilge areas.

First Things First

Clean and dry the bilge area regularly, and you reap a range of benefits. Hazardous liquids won’t get pumped overboard, and you reduce odors from emanating into the rest of the boat. And it helps in finding sources of leaking water or fluids. Don’t assume the bilge has to be wet. As construction methods and components have improved, it’s not a given anymore that water will be present in the bilge. Dripless seals have largely replaced traditional stuffing boxes, eliminating one of the most common sources of bilge water. If your boat’s air-conditioning condensate drains into the bilge, consider capturing it in a sump box and pumping it overboard. Make sure under-engine areas are sealed catch basins preventing engine fluids from being pumped overboard. Line under-engine areas with absorbent pads. This not only helps to contain leaks, it may also help you find a leak by containing the drip directly under source. With a little effort, you can maintain a clean and possibly dry bilge. Keep pathways open. Limber holes are drain holes through the framing or other structural members of a boat. They prevent water from being trapped and allow water to pass through to the lowest point where the pumps are located. On new and old boats alike, debris consisting of screws, wire ties or other construction materials can fall into the low points throughout the boat, possibly blocking the limber holes and preventing water from reaching the pump.

Even if the debris doesn’t block the opening, it can be washed toward the pump. One of the most frequent points of failure in bilge pumps is ingesting foreign objects.

Double Duty

Over the years, bilge pumps have evolved in the minds of many boat manufacturers and boaters to also serve as emergency pumps for a component failure or breach in the hull’s watertight integrity. There are enough holes through the average boat’s hull to sink it quickly, but we control these openings with valves to allow the water to pass in a controlled manner. Unfortunately, through-hull fittings and associated connections are neglected as well. Boat flooding due to poorly maintained through-hull components are consistently a leading cause of insurance claims. Even on a new boat, don’t assume the manufacturer has sized the bilge pump to handle all the water that could enter an area. A surprisingly large amount of water will enter through the smallest of holes. Aided by pressure, a half-inch hole at only 1 foot below the waterline allows about five gallons of water per minute into the hull. Increase that to a 1-inch hole at 4 feet below the waterline, and you can expect seawater to enter at an astonishing rate of nearly 40 gallons per minute. Regrettably, many bilge pumps are undersized to perform as emergency pumps. A prudent boater installs or carries a portable high-volume de-watering pump for emergencies. When adding or replacing a bilge pump, don’t forget to factor static head

• Inspect wiring and electrical connections on pumps and switches.

• Activate the switch to ensure it turns on the pump automatically.

• Be certain lights or alarms at the helm are working and notifying you of a bilge pump on high water.

• Exercise seacocks to be certain they can open and close.

pressure into the equation. A pump’s capacity is reduced by a factor related to how high the pump must lift the water above the level of the pump.

Power to the Pump

Bilge pumps on most recreational boats have some type of water sensing switch activating the pump when water reaches a certain level around it. These require equal attention, as failures can also occur in the switch, and no power means no pumping. Switches can be a float style, with water lifting the switch to activate the pump, or they can be water sensing by electrical conductance. Inspect your boat’s float style switches to be certain nothing interferes with lifting the mechanism. For switches that use electrical contacts, be sure contacts remain clean and free of corrosion. ml

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Tampa HISTORY Founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez, St. Augustine is the oldest European settlement in America and its oldest city. Construction on Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, began in 1672 and lasted 23 years, until 1695. In the early 20th century, industrial tycoon Henry Flagler occupied the structure to build his railroad and hotel empire.

Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon arrived in the Tampa Bay area in 1513, shortly after the Spaniards relocated to eastern Florida. In 1824, the Army established Fort Brooke to protect Tampa Bay’s harbor. Once the first railroad system was established in the town, cigar and phosphate industries thrived.

EVENTS Castillo de San Marcos has live cannon firing and weapons demonstrations every weekend downtown so visitors can experience a little piece of history!

On January 19, buccaneers arrive in Tampa for high adventure and merriment at the Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Join them for music, parades, food, kids’ activities and fun.

FOOD St. Augustine is famous for fresh fish dishes. Make a reservation at Preserved Restaurant, one of the oldest houses in the historic district and try its acclaimed roasted East Coast oyster appetizer.

Start off your day by grabbing just-baked Cuban pastries or bread from La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. This sugar haven has operated since 1915 and is the world’s largest producer of authentic Cuban bread.

HISTORIC HOTELS The lavish Hotel Ponce de Leon was built by millionaire Henry Flagler. The Spanish Renaissance-style hotel was the first of its kind to be built entirely of poured concrete. The lobby’s entire ceiling is decorated with detailed murals and woodwork, and the hotel’s original grounds are now part of Flagler College campus.

Le Méridien Hotel, a restored and preserved 1905 federal courthouse, is a beautiful boutique hotel filled with stories and style. The hotel has elaborate stencil work on the ceiling, and the judge’s bench still resides in the lobby.

TYING UP YOUR BOAT Just two miles from the historic district, pull into Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, a full-service marina and boatyard with amenities ranging from showers and fish cleaning to free pump out and WiFi.

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is located next to the Convention Center. Guests enjoy convenient perks such as a swimming pool, restaurants, a laundry, a fitness room and a business center.

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LITTLE OCEAN TREASURERS LOCKED IN A TIN How Monterey Became the Sardine Capital of the World BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

 “Cannery Row is the gathered and scattered, tin and iron and rust and splintered wood, chipped pavement and weedy lots and junk heaps, sardine canneries of corrugated iron, honky tonks, restaurants and whore houses, and little crowded groceries, and laboratories and flophouses.” — John Steinbeck, Cannery Row

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he Cannery Row of Steinbeck’s 1945 novel has long since morphed into a seaside tourist destination with only a sliver of his description remaining. What’s left is enough to imagine the smells and sounds of Monterey’s working waterfront in its heyday as the “Sardine Capital of the World.”

IN THE BEGINNING

Chinese fishermen discovered the bounties of Monterey Bay in the 1850s when they crossed the Pacific Ocean in junks. Back then, the ocean harvest was squid and abalone, and as the 19th century drew to a close, valuable salmon catches replaced them. The upwelling of nutrient-rich water along this section of the central California coast created one of the most productive fisheries in the world. As the 20th century began, two events coincided in Monterey to start a fishing boom. Sicilian immigrants, experienced in commercial fishing in the Mediterranean, brought the lampara fishing net to Monterey Bay. This style of hand net allowed fishermen in small inshore boats to increase their catch of sardines dramatically. In 1902, the Booth Cannery opened in Monterey harbor to preserve, pack and ship local fish to a wider market. The Silver Harvest of sardines was born. The advent of World War I increased worldwide demand for canned sardines, and seven new canneries were built along the Monterey waterfront. The sardine canning process was labor intensive and malodorous. A contemporary researcher wrote: “The cannery pack at Monterey is almost all in one-pound oval cans and is shipped in cases of 48 cans each. … In all canneries, the fish are cut [cleaned], washed, brined, and dried. … In most Monterey plants the next step is

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frying [really boiling] in oil before packing in the can. … After sealing, all cans are given a thorough second cooking or ‘retorting’ for several hours under steam pressure and at high temperature.”

THE SARDINE HEYDAY

In 1928 larger purse seine boats, which trailed nets a quarter mile long and down to a depth of 200 feet, replaced the inshore fishing boats using hand nets. The stage was set for massive catches. During the Great Depression, demand for edible sardines slackened, and to save jobs these sardines were processed into fish meal. Every year, 700 million sardines were turned into fertilizer. In the 1940s, the world was at war again, and canned Monterey sardines fed both Allied armies and nations, while the canneries continued to expand.

In all canneries, the fish are cut [cleaned], washed, brined, and dried. In most Monterey plants the next step is frying [really boiling] in oil before packing in the can.

THE INDUSTRY COLLAPSE

At its height, Cannery Row processed 250,000 tons of sardines a year. During the 1950s, overfishing, competition from other species and changes in oceanic conditions caused the sardine fishery to fail dramatically. In a five-year period the catch fell by more than 90 percent. Ed Ricketts, the well-known Monterey marine biologist investigating where all WI N T ER 2 0 19

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Monterey Waterfront & Cannery Row Tours 831-521-3304 Step back in time to discover the history of local waterfront fisheries. Fisherman’s Wharf 831-238-0777 Historic pier bustles with seafood restaurants ranging from clam bars to upscale dining, as well as gift shops and art galleries.

A Monterey sea otter

the sardines had gone, finally surmised, “They’re in cans.” Most of the canneries closed and hard times hit, as Cannery Row became a ghost town.

MONTEREY TODAY

The Monterey Bay Aquarium at the former site of the Hovden Cannery now anchors a rejuvenated Cannery Row. Given the history of the sardine industry, the aquarium focuses on ocean conservation, saving species and sustainability. Monterey has two marinas for transient boaters: Breakwater Cove Marina 831-373-7857 and the Municipal Marina 831-646-3950. Vessels up to 200 feet can

be accommodated at Breakwater Cove, while the city dock has a 75-feet LOA limit. Both marinas are outfitted with floating docks for ease of docking in the average 6-foot daily range of tides. Hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, art galleries and boutiques fill the former fish cannery buildings, completing the village-by-the-sea atmosphere. It makes for a very enjoyable weekend destination for boaters. And do take the time to curl up with a copy of Steinbeck’s novel to capture Monterey’s true flavor. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/montereybay

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TROUBLE in Paradise Medical Emergency in George Town Forces Liveaboard Couple to Scramble for Help BY MELANIE TISDALE

n February 19, 2017, my husband, Gary, and I had just finished dinner and were looking forward to some chill time aboard our Beneteau 49, Second Sojourn. We were anchored in George Town, located on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas, and it had been a particularly exhausting week. Gary’s back had been bothering him, requiring a quick flight to Fort Lauderdale for an MRI. While we were awaiting those results, our beloved cat, Hobie, began having trouble urinating — and with every attempt to do so, he’d wail. I recognized the symptoms right away as a blocked urinary tract and knew that if it was not treated immediately, he could die. Veterinarians are a rarity on the islands, with most visiting George Town just one day a week. So, I booked an immediate flight to Nassau, then cabbed it to an emergency veterinarian clinic about ten minutes from the airport. The wonderful Dr. Grant agreed to take Hobie to the main vet hospital in Nassau and keep him there for five days of treatment. On my way home, I picked up some provisions — as well as a cane for Gary — before boarding my flight, then a taxi to the waterfront, then a water taxi back to the boat. I was beat and ready to sink into the couch next to Gary and watch some TV. Our peace and quiet was short-lived.

Midway through an episode of Downton Abbey, Gary started complaining of intense gastrointestinal pain. I fed him antacids. I gave him a heating pad. Finally, he managed to get some sleep. But by morning, he was worse — and writhing in pain. I was at a total loss regarding what to do, but I remembered meeting an ER doctor on the beach at a recent get-together in Warderick Wells. I was fortunate enough to reach him on the VHF. He jumped in his dinghy, examined Gary, and gave a preliminary diagnosis of either diverticulitis or colitis of some sort. Then he cautioned us to get to the local clinic for a CAT scan. I arranged for water and land taxis to get us there, and it was an excruciatingly painful trip for Gary. Worse, the clinic had no ability to diagnose anything! There was no X-Ray machine, no CAT scan, no MRI. All they could do was keep Gary sedated with morphine (Can I have some, please?) and advise us to get him to a hospital in Nassau or Fort Lauderdale. But Gary was in such agony that a commercial flight was out of the question. I was beginning to feel a bit frantic when the clinic administrator uttered these magic words: “Do you have DAN by chance?” Eureka! Hands down, the smartest thing we have done since becoming live-aboards was to sign up with DAN Boater. For

Gary and Melanie continue their sailing adventures aboard Second Sojourn

$100 per family, per year, they cover emergency evacuation to the nearest treatment facility. I pulled out my membership card, made the call, and everything was taken care of. They arranged for a private jet to take us to Nassau, along with ambulances to transport us from the clinic to the

Hands down, the smartest thing we have done since becoming live-aboards was to sign up with DAN Boater. George Town airport and from the Nassau airport to the hospital. I was so grateful to be able to fly with Gary, which was also covered by DAN Boater. On board, there were two pilots and a paramedic who continued to administer Gary pain meds, and at Doctor’s Hospital in Nassau, he was seen almost immediately. The diagnosis was severe colitis — likely caused from all the medications Gary was taking for his

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Palm Harbor Marina BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE WHEN YOU COME to Palm Harbor Marina, you won’t ever want to leave. With West Palm Beach’s breathtaking skyline as a backdrop, the marina is a cornerstone in the multimillion-dollar downtown waterfront revitalization project that features lovely promenades, an amphitheater, a waterfront pavilion and tropical gardens. An array of amenities is sure to delight you. Its world-class slips spread over five state-of-the-art Marinetek concrete floating docks, and the marina accommodates yachts, sailboats and catamarans from 50 to 250 feet. “Our goal is to provide the best world-class experience with superior facilities and exceptional hospitality to owners, captains, and crew,” notes Cheryl Chase, marina owner. You can relax at the yacht club’s comfy lounge area, complete with a media center, cinema surround-sound system, video gaming room, flat-screen TVs, hospitality bar, pool table, business center with high-speed internet access, laundry and

private showers. The fitness center’s cardio and strength equipment are complimented with free weights, yoga mats and a stability ball. The marina also offers a high-speed fueling station and barbecue area picnic tables.

“Our goal is to provide the best world-class experience with superior facilities and exceptional hospitality to owners, captains and crew.” Convenient dockage and golf cart porter services, as well as ground transportation arrangements to local airports, make effortless arrivals and departures possible. Electronic dock gates and 24-hour security give guests peace of mind. The marina also offers in-slip pump out service and ultra-high-speed WiFi everywhere on the docks.

The gourmet deli offers culinary pleasures such as fresh sandwiches, salads and soups that you can enjoy inside or have delivered to your boat. The marina store provides a convenient on-site marketplace with a fine selection of beer, wine, snacks and sundries. A concierge is on hand to assist with reservations for dinner, golf or whatever your heart desires. Many fine hotels are within walking distance such as The Breakers and Hyatt Place West Palm Beach. Some of the nation’s best shopping, golfing, beaches, performance centers and museums are within a short drive, bike or walk. Attractions include the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Norton Museum of Art, the Flagler Museum, the Palm Beach Convention Center, the Palm Beach Opera, the Palm Beach Zoo, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, and the Palm Beach outlets. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/palmharbor

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Docking in different destinations presents the perfect opportunity for one of life’s greatest pleasures — shopping. In South Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean, the boutique vibe is a mix of tropical meets trendy, laid-back meets luxury and cosmopolitan meets bohemian. Here are some of our favorite places to shop: 92

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Delray Beach — for eclectic everyday clothing A casually chic collection for day or night is what makes this Atlantic Avenue boutique a go-to spot. There’s no cookiecutter approach to the selection. Founder Caroline Delafield uses “The Sound of Music” approach, or in other words: “These are a few of my favorite things.” You find everything from leopard, camo and bold flower prints on shirts, dresses, pants, soft snugly sweaters and several styles of LBDs (little black dresses). Shoes, jewelry and bags complete the perfect South Florida look.

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Miami — for silk scarves These Latin-inspired accessories are hot, have been featured on the runway at Fashion Week Miami and are a must-have when painting the town. Prints include Mexican folk-style Huichol art, bird-themed Talavera patterns and spirited Nierika designs in small 21-by-21-inch sizes. Bold peacocks, monarch butterflies and chihuahuas cover the larger 35-by-35-inch scarves. Find silk ties, shawls and handbags, too. Started in 1996 by namesake Cristina Pineda and Ricardo Covalin, the boutique is located a mile from Dinner Key Cay in Coconut Grove.

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Key West — for Labradorite earrings and distinctive jewelry Stand out, rather than fit in with everyone else in a room by wearing one-of-a-kind jewelry created by owner and artist Barbara Grob. A good example is the hand-wired, bezel-set Labradorite earrings with big yellow topaz medallions surrounded by a double row of white topaz halos. Grob whimsically calls this original design the “Labra Dooby Do Right.” These and everything else in the Fleming Street boutique, including a huge pearl collection, look more like pieces of art than accessories.

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Hand-printed fabric bags with bold patterns and brilliant colors come in sizes and styles perfect for everything from boating to kicking back onshore. The must-have here is definitely the beach bag, which is big, sturdy and chic. Find these at the Ernest Street Boutique, located at the foot of Paradise Island Bridge, where you can watch owners Alannah and David van Onselen silk screen live. Also, buy clothing and homewares here such as pot holders, napkins, towels, cushion covers and print fabric by the yard.

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Nassau — for beach sarongs and bush soaps Gorgeous hand-painted sarongs in shades of blue, green and red are extra special at this downtown boutique owned by Tanya Klonaris, artist and Rhode Island School of Design alumna. The reason is a disk-size, color-coordinated wooden

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corkwood and madeira into painstakingly built vessels. His specialty is model sizes of these custom craft, which he constructs in the work shed next to his seafront home and shop. Each model is handcrafted in full detail, varnished or painted. Other finds at Joe’s are marine antiques gathered from around the globe and pirate-themed booty that kids enjoy.

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St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — for hook bracelets More than beautiful bangles, these 14K and 18K gold and silver bracelets make a statement. Wearing the open end of the

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horseshoe-shaped clasp toward your heart means you’re taken, while facing outward signals you’re single. California native Sonya Hough opened her closet-size shop at the head of Company Street in Christiansted in 1964. The jeweler’s signature handmade hook bracelets, anklets and rings are now available as are bracelets with clasps shaped like dolphins, whale tails and sand dollars.

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scented face and body splash. All of island native Herve Brin’s new body-nurturing products are created from a knowledge of medicinal plants that his grandmother taught him combined with 21st-century ingenuity. Brin has a tiny boutique in the island’s capital of Gustavia, on Rue du Général de Gaulle. His main store, headquarters and production facility are three miles away off Lorient Beach.

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Antigua — for hand-sculpted pottery

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on her native Antigua, is what makes Nancy Nicholson’s work so spectacular that they’ve been presented as gifts to British royalty. Her quaint sea-blue shop located next to Nelson’s Dockyard, where her grandfather founded the Caribbean’s charter industry in the 1950s, is a gallery for premade works and studio for custom designs. Ask for or commission a complete dinner service, functional bowls and platters or other one-off decorative pieces. ml

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BY BILL BAND

young man playing in the surf off a Cape Cod beach is suddenly attacked and killed by a shark, most likely a great white. This national headline was enough to send chills down the spine of anyone contemplating a trip to the ocean, let alone actually swimming in it. But is it really that dangerous, and what are the odds of being attacked and killed by a shark? About 75 million people swim at America’s beaches each year. According to the International Shark Attack File, the risk of death from a shark attack is one in 3.7 million around the

world. In the United States, on average 16 shark attacks occur per year and one fatality happens every two years. Florida is the number one state for shark attacks. Primarily in the winter months, thousands of sharks, mainly black tip, migrate south from the Carolinas seeking warmer waters. These are generally coastal sharks, where chance encounters with humans are the highest. I have witnessed from atop Hillsboro Lighthouse (Hillsboro Inlet, FL) people playing in the surf, oblivious to numerous sharks swimming among them. The sharks were clearly disinterested in the humans, who

were completely unaware of their close proximity to what they would have perceived as “Jaws.” From the sharks’ perspective, they should be terrified of humans. About 100 million sharks a year are killed, primarily for shark fin soup, a traditional delicacy in Asia. People gain no nutritional value from consuming shark fins. Adding to this heartbreak, in most cases only the fins are taken and the rest of the shark is thrown overboard. Most shark species need to swim to breathe. With no fins, they sink to the bottom and suffocate. It should be noted that as fish populations

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She opens her mouth, gently bites down on the bait and swims off into the blue only to return again, this time with a bit more confidence.

Without intervention sharks cannot produce enough offspring to stay ahead of the slaughter of 10,000 sharks per hour. As top predators, sharks maintain structure in the food web. Through consumption and intimidation, they keep mid-level predators from flourishing and eating smaller fishes, particularly algae-eating fish. Without this order, the future of the oceans is bleak. Loss of habitat from overdevelopment and thoughtless human pollution multiply the stresses not only on the sharks, but also on the entire marine ecosystem. We humans had better start paying attention. FEBRUARY 2018

SHARK DIVE, BIMINI, BAHAMAS Six divers are kneeling on a white, sandy bottom in 25 feet of water less than a quarter mile off the western shore of Bimini, Bahamas. Visibility is in excess of 100 feet. A slight to moderate current is running, and I have overweighted myself to stay planted on the bottom. I double check my camera and strobe lights by taking a few photos of the numerous nurse sharks hanging around the food bucket that is only a short distance away. We are clients of Nomad Diving, a global adventure travel diving business. Most of us are photographers. 1 02

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A photographer uses caution as an endangered hammerhead shark approaches.

About 35 minutes into the dive, I get my first glimpse of why we are here. Approaching from down current is a great hammerhead shark. She is around 12 feet long and very cautious in her movements. Our shark feeder holds out a chunk of barracuda and releases it just in front of her. She opens her mouth, gently bites down on the bait and swims off into the blue only to return again, this time with a bit more confidence. Our hammerhead spends about 30 minutes with us before returning to the deep. Of all the sharks, the great hammerheads are probably the most agile. Their wide heads and ability to turn quickly help them find and catch their main prey, sting rays. The position of their eyes on the ends of their hammers enables them to see extremely well, particularly in the vertical plane. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists great hammerheads as endangered, primarily from overfishing. Since 2011, the Bahamas have banned commercial shark fishing in their waters. The sale and possession of sharks and shark parts is forbidden. Among the many benefits of this conservation effort is $100 million or more in shark tourism generated for the country. Divers from around the world come to observe and/or photograph apex predators such as tiger sharks, bull sharks and hammerheads. Oceanic white

tip sharks, once the most numerous sharks in the oceans, can be found off the coast of Cat Island. Their numbers have been reduced almost 90 precent by overfishing. It is one of the few places in the world where one can predictably encounter these beautiful open ocean creatures. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a scuba diver to appreciate the sharks of the Bahamas. Bimini Shark Lab, a well-known research facility located on South Bimini, offers tours where visitors meet juvenile lemon and nurse sharks held captive in pens for research. Bimini Lagoon (North Bimini) is the home nursery to many juvenile lemon sharks, which spend their formative years there in relative safety before venturing out into the world. Here too, deforestation of the mangroves by commercial interests has cost the lemon sharks dearly. A 2014 survey stated that only 26 percent of the young lemon sharks survived, due to a lack of food sources that normally live in the now disappearing mangroves. Snorkeling in the Bahamas presents nonthreatening opportunities for encounters with sharks, particularly the relatively docile nurse sharks. For breathing, these sharks can remain dormant on the bottom and pump water through their gills. Do not harass these fish, however, as they will defend themselves.

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SHARK DIVE, JUPITER, FL Like paratroopers in a low-flying military aircraft, 10 divers rapidly step off the stern of the dive boat Emerald. We are miles offshore. The dive plan is to descend to 100 feet and drift with the northerly current. Within 10 minutes we see six bull sharks 50 feet below us. It takes some time, but slowly, carefully, they approach our professional shark diver, Joshua Eccles, who offers them bits of fish from a food crate. These are apex predators, yet they treat us with great caution. On the second dive of the day, we encounter lemon sharks. No doubt some of them, having reached adulthood, traveled here from Bimini, 60 miles away. As we watch, Josh removes fishing hooks from two of them. Minutes later, off in the distance, we observe a dark shape that unhurriedly proceeds in our direction. It’s a big tiger shark, and upon arrival she leisurely inspects each of us. She is so close to me that I nudge her away with my camera. She approaches Josh, and he feeds her fish parts. Almost lazily she swims among us. We watch her carefully until she silently departs. She is beautiful. Every day around the world, hundreds of divers have made these types of dives, and very few injuries occur. People are rarely taken and consumed by sharks. It is almost always a case of mistaken identity;

the shark bites once and then departs. Humans do not taste like marine life. Those of us who work and play on the water must bear some responsibility to ensure a healthy marine environment for future generations. The fictitious Hollywood shark should remain beached in the studio. The reality is that sharks are not likely to harm us and are extremely important to the marine ecosystem. If you would like to support shark preservation efforts, contact the American Shark Conservancy at americansharkconservancy.org. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/sharks-in-peril

Professional shark diver Ryan Walton nose rubs a rising lemon shark.

Safety Etiquette with Sharks Should we be afraid of sharks? The answer is no, but be respectful. Most shark encounters result in a fleeting glimpse of the fish as it swims off. However, if it remains uncomfortably close to you or you wish to avoid an encounter, follow these rules. »» Maintain eye contact with the shark. »» Do not thrash through the water, but move slowly away. »» Do not harass a shark. »» Do not swim during hours of twilight. »» Do not swim alone. »» Sharks hunt along sandbars. Don’t swim there. »» Avoid swimming with speared fish attached to you. »» Do not swim near seals.

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SUNSET HARBOUR YACHT CLUB is a private equity club, consisting of 125 memberships associated with slips ranging in size from 45ft-310ft and a parking spot for each slip. The slips for sale in our Equity Club Membership are similar to a golf club membership, no deed or title is transferred, the owner receives a Stock Certificate from the club and the slip is transferred as 125th share of the club. This provides access to the two acres of upland grounds complete with a private Equity Club House fitness centre, an Olympic-size pool, marina office, lush landscaped waterfront area and a parking place with each slip. The amenities include: electricity – 30 amps, 50 amp, 100 amp single phase and 3 phase, digital satellite TV, wireless, water, pump out connection, valet parking for guests, dry cleaning pick up/drop off and 24-hour security. Located 1.5 miles north of Government Cut, SHYC is positioned in the epicentre of the famous South Beach area with the

Lincoln Road shopping district four blocks away, and four 5-star restaurants just across the street. It is close to the Miami Beach Convention Center and near one of the best golf courses in all of Miami: La Gorce Country Club just 3 miles away. Miami Municipal Golf Course is nearby and both Doral Golf & Country Club and Miami International Airport are within 16 miles. We enjoy what some consider to be the best beach on the east coast of Florida South Beach. This prime location puts SHYC at the centre of events happening in South Beach and Miami including: SOBE Festival of the Arts, Miami International Boat Show, Yacht and Brokerage Show, Coconut Grove Art Festival, St Stephen Art Show, South Miami Art Festival, South Beach Food and Wine Festival, Key Biscayne Art Festival, Art Basil, Artemericas, International Film Festival, Art Deco Weekend, Seafood Festival and more.

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Many restaurants are literally across the street including Sardinia, B&B Burger, Pub Belly Sushi, Barceloneta, BP Steak, EMack & Bolio’s, Brick Fire pizza and Mexican restaurants, Ice Box, A laFolie Café. We have a new Fresh Market and Publix across the street along with Azul’s Liqueur Store, a post office and Enterprise Car Rental and the finest hotels including W, Lowes, Fontainebleau and Eden Roc about three miles north on Ocean Drive.

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DID YOU KNOW Sunset Harbour Yacht Club is Miami Beach’s only private yacht club that sells equity memberships with berths in perpetuity. The values of these berths have more than doubled in the past four years.

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A Home In the Islands BY VICTORIA ALLMAN

“We are all lost!”

The preacher’s head hung low.

“Lost.”

The church echoed.

“Until He brings us home.” One arm pointed to the heavens, the other swept wide.

“We’re all looking for a home.”

t was Easter and I was attending a Baptist church service in St. Thomas. We had been in the Virgin Islands for a month. Each morning, Marilyn, a local woman with skin the color of melted chocolate, dressed in oversized T-shirts and black spandex tights, would sing out “Good morning to you” as I came through the doors of the market. She would stick

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by my side, helping with my groceries, telling me what was good that day and suggesting how to cook the exotic fruits and vegetables. One morning, Marilyn inquired about my plans for Easter. Replying I had none, she told me, “You’ll come to church with me.” There was no room for discussion. She pulled into the marina parking lot, transformed from the woman I met every morning, wearing a purple polyester skirt and matching jacket with fabric-covered buttons the size of silver dollars. Tulle, flowers and pearls adorned her hat. An island Jacqueline Kennedy. We bumped along the pothole-strewn roads to the center of the island to a one-room white church in an open field with goats grazing on the lawn. Dozens of cars lined the roadside. We had to park a hundred yards away and walk to the church, stopping to chat with every person

we passed. “George, how’s your foot?” Marilyn patted the arm of a man with a limp. “Henry, I missed you at choir practice last week,” she said to another. “Denise, how’s your mamma after her operation?” She knew everyone. The temperature pushed 85. Sweat trickled down my back. Inside, people dressed in suits and their Sunday best piled into pews or crowded the back of the church. Extra folding chairs sat along each aisle. “Christmas and Easter are our best days.” Marilyn preened. Loud, haunting groans of an organ filled the room. The choir, dressed in heavy maroon robes, began to sing as they filed in through a side door and climbed onto a stage at the front of the church. I felt hotter just watching them. They swayed back and forth, belting out the

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song with searing vocal intensity. The room filled with sound, building stronger and stronger as the choruses went on. By the last lines, the music vibrated in my chest. A spindly black man with hollow sunken cheeks jumped on stage. “There is no more glorious a day than this!” the preacher called out. “Amen!” the whole congregation responded. “There was no more glorious a day in history,” he called again. “Amen!” the congregation replied louder and clearer. “Today is the day our Lord went home.” He lowered his head. “Praise, my Lord.” Marilyn’s deep voice as soulful as Nina Simone’s repeated the words again with more smoke and gravel in her delivery, “Praise, my Lord.” The preacher opened his mouth to continue, but a new sound came from the back of the church. It wasn’t the soprano of a choir member or the ferver of a blessing, but the bleating of a goat. One had left the flock on the lawn and was walking down the aisle calling out his own praise, “baa-baa.” Three men in the back jumped to action and shooed him out. But he’d broken the heavy spell. The choir sang us out as we filed out the back doors, where the smell of fried chicken filled the air. Set up along the side of the yard were picnic tables piled

high with a potluck Easter spread. Bowls of creamy macaroni salad, goat stewed in tomato, rice and peas, golden fried chicken, string beans, coleslaw, buttery corn on the cob and barbecued ribs dripping with sauce sat waiting. “Preacher calls this home, now mamma gonna feed you.” Marilyn said laughing, as she led me through the line to make sure I didn’t miss a thing. “You have to try Virginia’s Johnnycakes. Hers are the best.” She leaned in and whispered, “It’s cause she still fries them in lard.” Marilyn worked that church yard like a pro, stopping to talk to every person, never forgetting anyone’s name or what was happening in their life that week. There was no doubt this was her home. The preacher approached, looking more like Sammy Davis Jr. than I had noticed inside the church. Marilyn shook her head and introduced me, “Girl had nowhere to go on Easter.” The man grabbed my hand and looked deep in my eyes. “You always have a home here.” By the afternoon’s end, when I had heard all the island gossip, been introduced to a community of new friends and dined on the wholesome, tasty meals they shared, I knew he was right about one thing — I had a home in the islands. ml

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Where Rum Is the Main Attraction BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE

hether you enjoy the delicate taste of silver rum mixed with tropical juices in a smiling tiki glass or prefer the robust flavors of aged rum sipped neat in a tumbler, the islands deliver whatever your lips desire. As the birthplace of this divine elixir, the Caribbean is a rum lover’s paradise that hosts more than 50 distilleries, some dating back to the 1600s. Each island boasts of its rum’s unique taste based on the soil and water where the sugar cane grows, special distillation methods and secret family recipes passed down for generations. The following Caribbean rum distillers extend a warm welcome to visit their facilities, stroll through cane fields, examine shiny copper stills and sip world-famous spirits.

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GRAND CAYMAN CAYMAN SPIRITS CO. DISTILLERY George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 345-943-4RUM (4786)

On the George Town waterfront in 2008, this distillery started using organic sugarcane and traditional West Indies techniques to craft small-batch spirits. To break from the pack, they matured their rum underwater where

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waves gently rock oak casks in temperatures more consistent than on land. One day, a diver found a barrel of one of their initial batches and took it to a local bar for patrons to sample. So, Cayman Spirits found a better hiding place nearby and anchored casks beneath the sea 42 feet (seven fathoms), hence the name of their signature spirit, Seven Fathoms Rum. To tour the new 5,000-square-foot facility, dock at the Yacht Club and take a short taxi ride that costs about $15 to $20.

JAMAICA

a must-try 50-year aged rum that will tickle your taste buds with smooth, rich flavors.

APPLETON ESTATE Nassau Valley, Siloah District, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, 876-963-9215

Nestled deep in the island’s interior amid Nassau Valley’s plush terrain lies the oldest distillery in Jamaica. Its first rum production was documented in 1749, using local ingredients, sugarcane and limestone spring water. This big dog of the rum world invested $7 million to renovate the estate and

create an eco-friendly facility. The world’s first female master blender, Joy Spence, keeps a watchful eye on the distillation process. Guided tours offer a hands-on experience in rum making and a sampling of Appleton’s various brands, including a must-try 50-year aged rum that will tickle your taste buds with smooth, rich flavors. WI N T ER 2 019

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PUERTO RICO

ST. CROIX

TORTOLA

CASA BACARDI

CRUZAN RUM DISTILLERY

Cataño, Puerto Rico, 787-788-1500

Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, 340-692-2280

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For 200 years, the Nelthropp family has crafted rum on the island. Cruzan’s diverse collection of rums ranges from light to dark and spiced, with the celebrated Black Strap Rum adding exotic licorice and molasses elements to tropical drinks. Proceeds from sales support the Island Spirit Fund, which helps U.S. communities weather storms. The distillery took a hit from Hurricane Maria, but tours are back up and running. Guests mosey past mixing tanks, the fermenter, stills and the warehouse. The Pavilion Visitor Center houses a gift shop and the Don’t Hurry Tasting Room where you relax island style. To join the fun, anchor off Frederiksted, then take a 10-minute, $10 taxi to the site.

Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 284-495-9383

Step back in time to witness how rum was produced centuries ago at one of the oldest continuously working distilleries in the Caribbean. Founded around 1600, this rustic estate has been run by four generations of the Callwood family. The historic stone and brick building holds traditional island machinery that lets you see the entire process, and the old guard house has been converted to an art gallery and gift shop. The small-batch distillery does not export its wares, so buy your bottle here. It’s wise to call in advance, because the 30-minute tours don’t run on set schedules.

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What began around 1862 in Cuba inside a rickety tin-roof distillery with bats in the rafters has evolved into the world’s largest privately held spirits company. Seven generations of the Bacardi family steered the business through Prohibition, Castro’s seizure of the company’s assets in 1960 and a global expansion that serves more than six million Cuba Librés daily around the globe. Visitors can opt for historic tours of the company’s nearly 150 years of distillation achievements, a rum-tasting adventure through five Bacardi brands or a mixology class to craft the classic mojito, daiquiri and rum and cola. All expeditions commence at the Bat Bar. Boaters can dock in Old San Juan and take a quick ferry or taxi ride to Casa Bacardi.

ST. MAARTEN TOPPER’S RHUM DISTILLERY Cole Bay, St. Maarten, 721-520-4903

Topper and Melanie Daboul own a pair of restaurants on the Dutch south side of St. Maarten. The couple started making all-natural flavored rums for dinner guests, but their patrons wanted bottles, not just a nip of the gourmet spirits. Popular demand motivated the Dabouls to open a distillery in 2012, and before long, their rums were winning awards. Today, the familyowned company produces six varieties of rum packaged in colorful glass bottles. Tours of the 6,000-square-foot distillery end at the tasting bar where you can bottle your own rum to take home. The closest dockage is Port de Plaisance Marina, but it is near the lagoon where most boats moor and can easily arrange transportation.

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MARTINIQUE HABITATION CLÉMENT Le François, Martinique, 059-654-7551

The elegant 43-acre estate showcases traditional Caribbean rum production and gives a glimpse of life on a sugar planation during the island’s colonial era in the mid-1800s. You can rummage around the botanical gardens filled with tropical plants, cellars packed with barrels of rum, a plantation house decorated with Creole antiques, and the art galleries and museum dedicated to local culture. The new gift shop and tasting room entice you to sample and purchase a range of spirits from white rum made of fresh-pressed sugarcane

juice to superior brands aged in oak barrels. Dock your boat in Fort de France, Le Francois or Le Marin for easy access to the estate.

DISTILLERIE J.M. Macouba, Martinique, 059-678- 9255

On the northern tip of the island at the foot of the active volcano, Mont Pelèe, lies rich and fertile soil that’s idyllic for growing sugarcane. The land was first cultivated in the late 17th century by Pére Labat, a Jesuit priest famous for his talents in refining sugar. By the mid-1800s, the owners shifted operations from sugar to rum. The property remains in family hands, and today’s visitors are enchanted by a breathtakingly beautiful estate and tastings of unique and

high-quality rums. Dock your boat at Fort de France or Ste. Pierre and then travel by car or taxi to the plantation.

ST. LUCIA ST. LUCIA DISTILLERS Roseau Valley, St. Lucia, 758-456 3100

This island is steeped in traditions of the West Indies plantation economy and was once the home of multiple sugar estates. The merger of two distilleries in 1972 — one at Dennery, the site of the Barnard family plantation, and the other Geest-owned estate at Roseau — established the St. Lucia Distillers Group of Companies. Its

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Caribbean Rhythm Mixed with Rum current line has grown to 25-plus rums and related products. Distillery tours lead guests past fermenting rooms, storage tanks and shiny pot stills. You can watch workers construct wooden barrels and then head for the tasting room for slow sips of outstanding aged and flavored rums. Dock in Marigot and take a taxi to the distillery.

BARBADOS ST. NICHOLAS ABBEY Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados, 246-422-5357

In the mid-1600s, two business partners, Col. Benjamin Berringer and Sir John Yeaman, owned adjacent properties that covered 365 acres of the island. They often squabbled over the property lines. To make matters worse, Yeaman had a fancy for his partner’s wife, Margaret. After a heated spat with his spouse, Berringer stormed out of the house and headed to a nearby coastal town, where Yeaman had him fatally poisoned. Soon after Berringer’s death, Yeaman married Margaret and laid claim to the entire estate. This sordid tale serves as a captivating backdrop for one of the most spectacular estates 1 20

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In addition to gracing the globe with top-shelf spirits, another popular Jamaican export is reggae music. The two blend harmoniously under the stewardship of Chris Blackwell, music industry pioneer and Island Records founder who introduced us to Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Grace Jones and Cat Stevens. His merchant ancestors first arrived on the island in 1625, and Blackwell’s dark aged rum harkens from an old family recipe. The best place to sample the spirits from this small-batch distillery is in the lap of luxury at one of his Island Outpost boutique hotels. Three idyllic resorts – Golden Eye, Strawberry Hill and The Caves – integrate the island’s natural beauty and spectacular landscapes into their design. These barefoot getaway destinations invite you to explore tropical beaches, a seawater lagoon, botanical gardens and secret grottos. Another reason to love this rum — a portion of sales benefit the charitable efforts of Island ACTS (Assisting Communities Toward Strength). For more, go to islandoutpost.com.

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Clockwise from above: A bartender offering a fresh rum cocktail; happy Cayman Spirits Co. guests; Caribbean sugarcane fields; and the rum tasting room at St. Nicholas Abbey.

in the Caribbean. Built by ill-fated Berringer, the historic Jacobean mansion is filled with priceless antiques from its 350-year history and graced with exception architecture that was restored in 2006. The distillery opened to the public in 2009, offering tours of the operations and sugar mill and stellar views of the coastline.

GRENADA RIVER ANTOINE ESTATE RUM DISTILLERY

still employ centuries-old production techniques to give their spirits an old-fashioned charm. Juice from locally grown sugarcane is extracted by a water wheel-powered cane crusher, and two vintage Vendome pots distill the rum. The result is an elixir that’s so popular with locals that the company can’t make enough to export. Daily tours display antiquated but highly functional equipment and conclude at a charming restaurant and tasting room. Must-try: Rivers Royale Grenadian Rum packing a 150-proof punch with a full-bodied taste you’ll never forget. ml

St. Patrick, River Antoine, Grenada, 473-442-7109

Since 1785, this delightful location has been making rum, and today’s workers

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BAHAMAS ABACOS

Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina Phone: 242-367-2158 $50.00 Off room rack rate. Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina Phone: 242-365-4247 10% Off dockage. Man-O-War Marina Phone: 242-365-6008 10% Off transient dockage. Marsh Harbour Marina Phone: 242-367-2700 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Orchid Bay Yacht Club and Marina Phone: 242-365-5175 10% Off transient dockage. Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort Phone: 242-365-8250 10% Off transient dockage (excludes utilities). 10% Off hotel.

CAT ISLAND

Hawk’s Nest Resort & Marina Phone: 242-342-7050 15% Off rooms.

ELEUTHERA

Romora Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 242-333-2325 20% Off dockage. Valentine’s Resort and Marina Phone: 242-333-2142 10% Off transient dockage. Reservation must be booked through Marinalife.

EXUMA

Compass Cay Marina Ltd. Phone: 772-621-5275 10% Off Villa Vacation Rentals (3-night minimum stay). Farmer’s Cay Yacht Club & Marina Phone: 242-355-4017 10% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates. 10% Off restaurant. Staniel Cay Divers, Ltd. Phone: 242-225-9668 10% Off dive trips.

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CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA

Beach Gardens Resort & Marina Phone: 604-485-6267 10% Off fuel. Canoe Cove Marina & Boatyard Phone: 250-656-5566 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off travelift haul out to new customers. Cowichan Bay Fishermen’s Wharf Association Phone: 250-746-5911 10% Off transient dockage. Maple Bay Marina Phone: 250-746-8482 $0.02 Off per litre of gas & diesel.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club Phone: 242-355-2024 10% Off transient dockage from 8/1- 12/15/19. High-season excluded. 10% Off hotel nightly accommodation rate from 8/1- 12/15/19. Holiday weekends excluded.

GRAND BAHAMA

Grand Bahama Yacht Club at Lucayan Marina Village Phone: 242-373-8888 10% Off transient dockage. Old Bahama Bay Phone: 242-350-6500 x6314 10% Off transient dockage. Sunrise Resort & Marina Phone: 242-352-6834 20% Off dockage.

NORTH BIMINI

Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina Phone: 242-347-3391 10% Off dockage. Bimini Under Sea Phone: 800-348-4644 15% Off all tours. 20% Off rentals. Browns Hotel & Marina Phone: 242-347-3117 10% Off dockage.

SAN SALVADOR

Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina Phone: 242-331-2631 10% Off dockage from 9/1- 3/1. 20% Off room rate based on availability.

SOUTH BIMINI

Bimini Sands Resort & Marina Phone: 242-347-3500 10% Off transient dockage with a minimum of 7 days.

Mosquito Creek Marina Phone: 604-987-4113 10% Off dockage on first 2 nights. 30% Off 3rd night of dockage. 15% Off food at MarinaSide Grill Restaurant. 10% Off exterior wash, oil change & travel lift services. 2 Complimentary tickets to the Boat Show at the Creek. Page Point Inn & Marina Phone: 250-245-2312 20% Off transient dockage & moorings. Pelican Bay Marina Ltd. Phone: 604-729-1442 10% Off transient dockage. Sunshine Coast Resort & Marina Phone: 604-883-9177 15% Off transient dockage. Union Steamship Marine Resort Phone: 604-947-0707 15% Off transient dockage Mon-Thurs.

ONTARIO

Wright’s Marina Phone: 705-383-2295 Complimentary pump-out with overnight dockage. Island Yacht Club Phone: 416-203-2582 Ext223 Stay 4 nights, get the 5th night free.

QUEBEC

Marina de Trois Rivieres Phone: 819-374-5862 Stay 3 nights and get 4th night free.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LA ROMANA

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Marina Casa de Campo Phone: 809-523-2111/2112 15% Off dockage 15-29 days. 30% Off dockage 1-6 months.

TORTOLA

PUERTO PLATA

BVI Yacht Charters Phone: 888-615-4006 10% Off charters.

VIRGIN GORDA

Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour Phone: 284-495-5500 10% Off transient dockage.

Ocean World Marina Phone: 809-970-3373 Stay 3 nights, get 1 night free (dockage only). 20% discount on wet slips for 5 nights or more.

HONDURAS

Fantasy Island Marina Phone: 504-985-6382 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with purchase of 50 gallons or more. 20% Off all resort services, including dive shop, bar & restaurant.

JAMAICA

Errol Flynn Marina Phone: 876-715-6044 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off long term storage.

MEXICO BAJA CALIFORNIA

Hotel Coral and Marina Phone: 1 (866) 302-0066 Complimentary use of aquatic activities with min. 1 night stay. Complimentary top side boat wash with min. 30 night stay. Free pump out with min. 1 night stay.

JALISCO

Opequimar Centro Marino Phone: 52-322-221-1800 5% Off fuel dock service. 10% Off on daily work yard rates.

QUINTANA ROO Marina El Cid Cancun Phone: 52-998-871-0184 20% Off dockage.

Marina Hacienda Del Mar Phone: 866-556-4747 15% Off dockage from 12/15- 5/31. 40% Off dockage from 6/1- 12/14. Marina Puerto Aventuras Phone: 529-873-5108 10-15% Off dockage. Not available during high season 3/1-6/15.

SINALOA

Marina El Cid Mazatlan Phone: 52-669-916-3468 15% Off dockage.

NICARAGUA CHINANDEGA

Marina Puesta del Sol Phone: 505-8880-0019/ 13 Stay more than 3 months and receive 25% off your next month’s dockage (36’ min).

PUERTO RICO Marina Pescaderia Phone: 787-717-3638 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Puerto del Rey Marina Phone: 787-860-1000 5% Off transient dockage if you book 3 or more nights through Marinalife. San Juan Bay Marina Phone: 787-721-8062 10% Off transient dockage.

ST MAARTEN Simpson Bay Marina Phone: 011-599-544-2309 10% Off dockage.

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TURKS AND CAICOS PROVIDENCIALES Turtle Cove Marina Phone: 649-941-3781 10% Off dockage.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS ST. CROIX

Green Cay Marina Phone: 340-718-1453 Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALABAMA Foley

Mosley Maritime Services, LLC Phone: 251-610-7882 20% Off all services including marine surveys, dive work and captain services.

Gulf Shores

Homeport Marina Phone: 251-968-4528 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Saunders Yachtworks Gulf Shores Phone: 251-981-3700 10% Off dockage.

Guntersville

Alred Marina Phone: 256-582-4400 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off annual slip rental.

Mobile

Dog River Marina Phone: 251-471-4517 Free night dockage with a 25-gallon minimum fuel purchase. Free courtesy vehicle use with overnight dockage. Grand Mariner Marina Phone: 251-443-6300 10% Off weekly dockage (7 night min).

Orange Beach

Ballena Isle Marina Phone: 510-523-5528 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Angels Camp

New Melones Lake Marina Phone: 209-785-3300 10% Off boat rental.

Balboa Island

Island Marine Fuel Phone: 949-673-1103 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off oil changes.

Benicia

All American Divers, LLC Phone: 415-306-4116 25% Off monthly hull cleaning services.

Bethel Island

Emerald Point Marina Phone: 925-684-2388 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Sugar Barge Marina Phone: 925-684-9075 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Emeryville

Emery Cove Yacht Harbor Phone: 510-428-0505 20% Off transient dockage. Emeryville Marina Phone: 510-654-3716 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Encinitas

C2C Yachts Phone: 619-972-8695 1 hour of free consulting. 5% Off parts and supplies. 5% Off rate for route planning.

Fort Bragg

Dolphin Isle Marina Phone: 707-964-4113 10% Off dockage.

Newport Beach

Newport Boats Phone: 949-646-8888 10% Off parts and service.

The Wharf Marina Phone: 251-224-1900 $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sacramento

ARKANSAS Clarksville

Spadra Waterfront Marina Phone: 479-754-5021 10% Off transient dockage.

Gamaliel

101 Boat Dock Phone: 870-467-5252 10% Off transient dockage.

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Alameda

Oxnard

Pirates Marina Cove Phone: 205-373-6701 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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CALIFORNIA

Orange Beach Marina Phone: 251-981-4207 10% Off transient dockage. 25% discount on clothing.

Pickensville

Peninsula Yacht Marina Phone: 805-985-6400 10% Off transient dockage. Alamar Marina & Restaurant Phone: 916-922-0200 ext:5 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off check (excluding alcohol) in restaurant.

San Diego

Bay Club Hotel & Marina Phone: 619-222-0314 10% Off transient dockage. Half Moon Marina at Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites Phone: 619-224-3401 20% Off transient dockage. Excludes special events, concerts & holiday weekends. Free Ice.

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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina Phone: 619-221-4858 15% Off dockage. Reservations must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Norwalk

FLORIDA

Dania Beach

Desoto Marina Phone: 941-627-3474 20% Off transient dockage.

Marine Maintenance, Inc. Phone: 954-525-6236 15% Off mechanical/electrical repairs. 10% Off yacht deliveries.

Norwalk Cove Marina, Inc Phone: 203-838-2326 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with cash payment.

Aventura

Davie

5 Star Marina Phone: 209-466-2200 25% Off daily transient rate.

Norwest Marine Phone: 203-853-2822 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off service parts and labor.

Turnberry Isle Marina Yacht Club Phone: 305-933-6934 ext. 2 10% Off transient dockage.

Tahoe City

Norwich

San Pedro

Holiday Harbor - Cabrillo Marina Phone: 310-833-4468 10% Off transient dockage.

Stockton

A&M Marine Phone: 530-581-2516 10% Off parts.

Whiskeytown

Brandy Creek Marina Phone: 530-359-2008 10% Off dockage. Oak Bottom Marina Phone: 530-359-2671 10% Off transient dockage.

Wilmington

Holiday Harbor - Wilmington Phone: 310-835-3952 10% Off transient dockage.

CONNECTICUT Branford

Coastwise Boatworks Phone: 203-866-4041 10% Off dockage. 10% Off service rate.

American Wharf Marina Phone: 860-886-6363 15% Off all dockage fees not including electric. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. $0.20 Off per gallon with a 2 night consecutive stay (Sun.-Thurs.). 10% Off items at the ship store.

Between the Bridges Marina Resort Phone: 860-388-1431 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Portland

South Norwalk

Chrisholm Marina Phone: 860-526-5147 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Rex Marine Center, Inc. Phone: 203-866-5555 10% Off dockage. 10% Off in Ship’s Store on select items. 10% Off short haul and powerwash.

Greenwich

Stamford

Burr’s Marina Phone: 860-443-8457 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Crocker’s Boatyard Inc. Phone: 860-443-6304 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Thamesport Marina Phone: 860-442-1151 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Noank

Noank Shipyard Inc. Phone: 860-536-9651 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Noank Village Boat Yard Phone: 860-536-1770 10% Off transient dockage.

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Bradenton Boat Club Phone: 941-795-3625 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Twin Dolphin Marina Phone: 941-747-8300 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off at Pier 22 Restaurant for annual contract slip holders.

Saint Clements Castle & Marina Phone: 860-342-0593 10% Off dockage.

New London

Bradenton

Old Saybrook

Bridgeport

Delamar Greenwich Harbor Phone: 203-661-1234 Up to 3 nights free electric. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Williams Island Marina Phone: 305-937-7813 $0.05 Off the dockage rate for seasonal (six month min.) & annual contracts.

Tarpon Pointe Marina Phone: 941-745-1199 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Old Lyme Dock Co. Phone: (860)434-2267 10% Off dockage.

Saybrook Point Marina, Inn & Spa Phone: 860-395-3080 $0.05 Off per gallon of ValvTect fuel.

Chester

Aquamarina Hi-Lift Phone: 305-931-2550 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Old Lyme

SkyVideoCT.com Phone: 203-701-9861 10% Discount on the regular price for aerial video capture. Cedar Marina Inc. Phone: 203-335-6262 10% Off transient dockage.

Arcadia

Harbor House Marina Phone: 203-977-8772 15% Off transient dockage.

Stratford

Boardwalk Marina in Stratford Phone: 203-378-9300 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts.

West Haven

West Cove Marina Phone: 203-933-3000 15% Off transient dockage.

Westbrook

Harry’s Marine Repair Phone: 860-399-6165 10% Off transient dockage.

DELAWARE Delaware City

Delaware City Marina Phone: 302-834-4172 10% Off transient dockage.

Smyrna

Carlisle’s Marine Inc. Phone: 302-737-0100 10% Off non-sale items parts/accessories.

Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach Marina Phone: 941-778-2288 $0.25 Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Cape Canaveral

Bluepoints Marina at Port Canaveral Phone: 321-799-2860 $0.05 off per gallon of fuel.

Cape Coral

Tarpon Point Marina Phone: 239-549-4900 10% discount for the first night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Captiva Island

South Seas Island Resort & Marina Phone: 239-472-5111 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Tween Waters Inn & Marina Phone: 239-472-5161 ext 3 10% Off transient dockage. Excludes holiday weekends.

Carrabelle

C-Quarters Marina Phone: 850-697-8400 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (50 gallon min). Free pumpout with slip. The Moorings at Carrabelle Phone: 850-697-2800 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Clearwater

Clearwater Beach Marina Phone: 727-462-6954 ext. 27 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Clewiston

Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina & Resort Phone: 863-983-3151 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

KB Yachts of Florida, Inc. Phone: 954-646-9661 10% Off all services.

Daytona Beach

Adventure Yacht Harbor Phone: 386-756-2180 25% Off transient dockage.

Deerfield Beach

Pennell’s Marine, Inc. Phone: 954-426-2628 10% Off dockage.

Delray Beach

Delray Harbor Club Marina Phone: 561-276-0376 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Island Party Spots, LLC Phone: 888.823.4923 10% Off total, excluding tax.

Destin

James Bell Yacht Service Phone: 850-259-4973 10% Off maintenance service.

Duck Key

Hawks Cay Resort & Marina Phone: 305-743-9000 ext.2 10% Off transient dockage rates in main marina, excluding holidays and special events. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel on 100 gallons or more.

Englewood

Royal Palm Marina Phone: 941-475-6882 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon (up to 100gal). $0.10 Off per gallon (100 gallons or more).

Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Marina Phone: 904-277-4615 5% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (100 gallons or more).

Fort Lauderdale

Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center Phone: 954-627-6309 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Banyan Bay Marina Phone: 954-893-0004 25% Off transient dockage. Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. Phone: 954-684-0218 Discounts available, details subject to individual deal. Global Satellite Phone: 954-462-1245 10% Off Iridium and Inmarsat satellite rental fees. 5% Off listed retail price for hardware orders. *

GMPCS Satellite Communications Phone: 954-973-3100 $100.00 Off all new mobile satellite product purchases with activation.

Watermakers, Inc. Phone: 954-467-8920 Complimentary Pre-Cruise watermaker tune-up. 15% Off on all pre-filters.

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Phone: 855-881-9428 10% Off dockage 10% Off room rates (some restrictions may apply).

Hall of Fame Marina Phone: 954-764-3975 10% Off transient dockage for vessels up to 60’ feet from 6/1-9/30. Mention Marinalife Membership to receive discount.

Fort Myers

Barclay’s Real Estate Group Phone: 239-560-9139 $550.00+ Off your next real estate transaction.

Snook Bight Marina Phone: 239-765-4371 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale AirportNorth Phone: 954-765-7670 15% Off regular rates. Marina Bay Marina Resort Phone: 954-791-7600 10% Off transient dockage. Marine Professionals, Inc. Phone: 954-763-4161 5% Off all boat services. Navesink Yacht Management Detailing and Charters Phone: 954-462-4583 20% Off management services. Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina Phone: 954-525-6666 ext. 6 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Reverso Pumps Phone: 954-522-0882 20% Off retail list price of Marine Fuel Polishing Systems.

Fort Myers Boat Club Phone: 239-454-2628 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Fort Myers Yacht Basin Phone: 239-321-7080 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce City Marina Phone: 772-464-1245 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Harbortown Marina Phone: 772-466-0947 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Walton Beach

Indian Rocks Beach

Holiday Inn Harbourside Marina Phone: 727-517-3652 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. For marina guests only.

Islamorada

Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina Phone: 305-664-2321 x3 $0.10 Off daily dockage rate. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Snake Creek Marina Phone: 305-396-7724 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jacksonville

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club Phone: 904-739-7150 10% Off transient dockage.

Adventure Marine & Boat Yard, LLC Phone: 850-243-5721 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off service labor.

Fort George Island Marina Phone: 904-251-0050 $0.50 Off per foot of transient dockage. Not valid with any other offer. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel 100+ gallons.

Prosperity Pointe Marina Phone: 239-995-2155 20% Off transient dockage.

Reynolds Park Yacht Center Phone: 904-284-4667 10% Off transient dockage. 5% Off monthly dockage rate.

Mandarin Holiday Marina Phone: 904-268-1036 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Myers Beach

Gulfport

Morningstar Marinas Mayport Phone: 904-246-8929 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off ship store.

Gulf Harbour Marina Phone: 239-437-0881 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Legacy Harbour Marina Phone: 239-461-0775 20% Off daily transient rate.

Moss Marina Phone: 239-765-6677 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with overnight dockage.

Green Cove Springs

Gulfport Municipal Marina Phone: 727-893-1071 10% Off transient dockage. Pasadena Yacht Club Marina Phone: (727) 543-4086 Member for the Weekend: $2.50/ft for 1st night & 2nd night free (excludes electric)

Palm Cove Marina Phone: 904-223-4757 $0.10 Off transient dockage.

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The Marina at Ortega Landing Phone: 904-387-5538 10% Off dockage.

Jacksonville Beach

Beach Marine Phone: 904-249-8200 ext.0 15% Off transient dockage.

Jupiter

Admirals Cove Marina Phone: 561-744-1700 10% Off transient dockage. $0.20 Off per gallon of fuel (pump price). Sportport Docking System, Inc. Phone: 561-747-0511 10% Off service and maintenance. The Bluffs Marina Phone: 561-627-6688 20% Off transient dockage.

Key Largo

Catamaran Boat Yard Phone: 305-852-2025 10% Off blocking. Mention Marinalife to redeem offer. Gilbert’s Resort Phone: 305-451-1133 10% Off overnight dockage. TIRELESS Charters Phone: 215-499-8288 5% Off customary cruise pricing.

Key West

Conch Harbor Marina Phone: 305-294-2933 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Key West Bait & Tackle Phone: 305-292-1961 10% Off any custom cotton Key West Bait & Tackle t-shirt. Key West City Marina at Garrison Bight Phone: 305-809-3981 20% Off summer dockage rates (valid 6/1-10/1). Key West Harbour Phone: 305-292-3121 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage. Stock Island Marina Village Phone: 305-294-2288 Book an annual reservation and get the 12th month free!

LaBelle

LaBelle City Docks Phone: 863-673-1191 Free dockage up to 3 days (30AMP and water included).

Lake Park

Smart Marine Solutions Phone: 561-504-1505 10% Off indoor storage.

Lake Worth

Security Self Storage Phone: 561-207-8395 10% Off any size unit rental for duration of stay, plus member receives any promotion offered at the time of the rental.

Lighthouse Point

Marco Island

Little Torch Key

Marina at Factory Bay Phone: 239-389-2929 Marinalife Members receive $0.35 off nightly dockage

Lighthouse Point Yacht And Racquet Club Phone: 954-942-6688 10% Off dockage. 10% Off food/beverage in restaurant & clubhouse. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Phone: 305-872-2524 25% discount for Harborview dock only.

Esplanade Marina Phone: 239-394-6333 10% Off transient dockage.

Rose Marina Phone: 239-394-2502 ext 814 10% Off daily transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Madeira Beach

Madeira Beach Municipal Marina Phone: 727-399-2631 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Snug Harbor Marine, Inc. Phone: 727-398-7470 10% Off anti-fouling bottom job.

Marathon

Banana Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 305-743-0176 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off regular room rate Sun.-Thurs. Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club Phone: 305-743-9018 10% Off dockage (11/1 to 5/31) $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Marathon Marina, Boatyard & RV Resort Phone: 305-743-6575 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel for overnight guests. $0.05 Off Octane, Ethanol free fuel.

Walkers Hideaway Marina Phone: 239-394-9333 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off all service work with free haul out or trailer unload.

Merritt Island

Harbortown Marina & Boatyard Phone: 321-453-0160 $0.25 Off per foot on transient dockage.

Mexico Beach

Mexico Beach Marina Phone: 850-648-8900 10% Off transient dockage.

Miami

5th Street Marina Phone: 305-324-2040 3% Off transient dockage. Apex Marine Phone: 954-759-7212 10% Off any work performed.

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Naples

Bassas Cargo Phone: 305-324-8382 5% Off transient dockage. Grove Harbour Marina Phone: 305-854-6444 ext2 25% Off daily transient rate. Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center Phone: 305-377-3625 5% Off transient dockage. 3% Off gas & diesel.

Miami Beach

Miami Beach Marina Phone: 305-673-6000 $0.25 Off per foot Mon.-Thurs. Blackout dates apply (excluding Miami Boat Show, holidays, and major events). Sunset Harbour Yacht Club Phone: 305-398-6800 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Micco

Naples Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 239-530-5134 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Naples Boat Club Phone: 239-263-4525 $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel (with credit card purchase). $0.25 Off per gallon of fuel (with cash or check). Naples Harbour Phone: 239-213-1441 10% Off fuel. Port of The Islands Marina Phone: 239-389-0367 10% Off transient dockage.

New Smyrna Beach

Night Swan Intracoastal Bed & Breakfast Phone: 386-423-4940 20% Off transient dockage.

Niceville

Sebastian Inlet Marina Phone: 772-664-8500 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Bluewater Bay Marina Phone: 850-897-2821 20% Off transient dockage.

Miramar Beach

Sandestin Baytowne Marina Phone: 850-267-7773 10% Off fuel.

Moore Haven

River Forest Yachting Center Phone: 863-612-0003 25% Off transient dockage.

North Fort Myers

Marinatown Yacht Harbour Phone: 239-997-7711 10% Off transient dockage.

North Miami

Dockside Corporate Services, Inc. Phone: 305-733-4901 25% Off all annual, seasonal or monthly memberships. $100 application fee waived.

LukFuel LLC. Phone: 305-432-3487 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Power House Marina, Inc. Phone: 305-892-2628 10% Off Volvo Engine parts.

North Palm Beach

North Palm Beach Marina Phone: 561-626-4919 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Old Port Cove Marina Phone: 561-626-1760 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palmetto

Regatta Pointe Marina Phone: 941-729-6021 5% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Riviera Dunes Marina Phone: 941-981-5330 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Panama City

Panama City Marina Phone: 850-872-7272 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with transient stay.

Panama City Beach

Orange Park

Bay Point Marina Phone: 850-235-6911 25% Off transient dockage.

Palm Bay

Treasure Island Marina Phone: 850-234-6533 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon (50 gallon minimum). 15% Off ships store purchases.

Fleming Island Marina Phone: 904-269-0027 15% Off transient dockage. Pelican Harbor Phone: 321-956-0960 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off dockside services.

Palm Coast

Palm Coast Marina Phone: 386-446-6370 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Palm Harbor

Speckled Trout Marina Phone: 727-787-8961 Pay 11 months in advance and get 12th month free.

Pensacola

Holiday Harbor Marina Phone: 850-492-0555 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Palafox Pier & Yacht Harbour Phone: 850-432-9620 10% Off transient dockage.

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Pompano Beach Â

Aquamarina Hidden HarbourÂ Phone: 954-941-0498Â 20% Off transient dockage. Sands Harbor ResortÂ Phone: 954-942-9100 ext.2Â 20% Off transient dockage. 20% Off hotel rates.

Ponce Inlet Â

Inlet Harbor Marina & RestaurantÂ Â Phone: 386-767-3266Â 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (bulk discounts available).

Port Canaveral Â

Cape MarinaÂ Phone: 321-783-8410Â 20% Off transient dockage (slips only). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Discounts cannot be combined.

Port St. Joe Â

Port St. Joe MarinaÂ Phone: 850-227-9393Â 25% Off transient dockage.

Burnt Store MarinaÂ Â Phone: 941-637-0083Â 15% Off transient dockage.

Laishley Park Municipal MarinaÂ Phone: 941-575-0142Â 15% Off transient dockage.

Riviera Beach Â

New Port Cove Marine CenterÂ Phone: 561-844-2504Â 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Ruskin Â

Shell Point MarinaÂ Phone: 813-645-1313Â 10% Off transient dockage.

Sanford Â

Yacht CenterÂ Phone: 941-365-1770Â 5% Off full bottom paint job.

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Captain Hiramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ResortÂ Phone: 772-589-4345 Â 10% Off transient dockage.

Shalimar Â

Shalimar Yacht Basin and MarinaÂ Â Phone: 850-651-0510Â 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.

St. Augustine Â

Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, IncÂ Â Phone: 904-829-5676Â 10% Off transient dockage (daily only). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Conch House Marina ResortÂ Phone: 904-824-4347Â 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

St. Petersburg Â

Harborage Marina At BayboroÂ Phone: 727-821-6347Â 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. The VinoyÂŽ Renaissance Resort & Golf ClubÂ Phone: 727-824-8022Â 25% Off transient dockage (certain dates are excluded). 3% Off fuel at nearby St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Municipal Marina 10% Off Restaurants & Resort Shop. 10% Off Spa.

Steinhatchee Â

Sea Hag MarinaÂ Phone: 352-498-3008Â 25% Off dockage. 5% Off repair parts. 10% Off repair labor.

Stuart Â

Boat Tree MarinaÂ Â Phone: 407-322-1610Â $10.00 Off transient dockage.

Marker 8 Motel and MarinaÂ Phone: 904-829-9041Â 10% Off transient dockage.

Allied Marine Britt Point MarinaÂ Phone: 772-692-7577Â 10% Off dockage. 5% discount off repair bill.

Sarasota Â

Hidden Harbor MarinaÂ Â Phone: 941-927-4800Â $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Pier 88 Diving CoÂ Phone: 904-540-1972Â 10% Off new customer cleanings. 10% Off annual service contract.

Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & MarinaÂ Â Phone: 772-225-3700Â 20% Off hotel rooms.

Hyatt Regency Sarasota Resort & MarinaÂ Phone: 941-812-4063Â 10% Off transient dockage.

Rivers Edge MarinaÂ Phone: 904-827-0520Â 25% Off transient dockage for Marinalife members.

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River Forest Yachting Centers Phone: 772-287-4131 25% Off transient dockage. Sailfish Marina of Stuart Phone: 772-283-1122 $0.50 Off per foot transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Waterway Marina Phone: 772-220-2185 20% Off transient dockage from 5/1-9/30. 10% Off transient dockage from 10/1-3/31.

Suwannee

Miller’s Marina of Suwannee Phone: 352-542-7349 10% Off all dockage.

Tampa

Tampa Harbour Phone: 813-831-1200 10% Off fuel.

Tarpon Springs

Anclote Harbors Marina Phone: 727-934-7616 15% Off transient dockage.

Tierra Verde

Tierra Verde Resort Marina Phone: 727-421-7711 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Titusville

Titusville Marina Phone: 321-383-5600 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Venice

Crow’s Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern Phone: 941-484-7661 ext 2 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cash only).

GEORGIA Appling

Trade Winds Marina Phone: 706-541-1380 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Flowery Branch

Aqualand Marina Phone: 770-967-6811 ext:1 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Port Tarpon Marina Phone: 727-937-2200 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jekyll Island

Tarpon Landing Marina Phone: 727-937-1100 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Jekyll Harbor Marina Phone: 912-635-3137 10% Off dockage. Bull River Marina Phone: 912-897-7300 20% Off dockage.

Delegal Creek Marina Phone: 912-598-0023 25% Off dockage. Hyatt Regency Savannah Phone: 912-238-1234 20% Off dockage. Sail Harbor Marina & Boatyard Phone: 912-897-2896 10% Off boatyard labor. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Phone: 912-201-2021 20% Off dockage fees (excluding holiday weekends & special events). Thunderbolt Marine Phone: 912-356-3875 $0.15 Off per foot on dockage.

St. Simons Island

Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles Phone: 912-509-0969 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off Ship Store purchases.

ILLINOIS Alton

The Alton Marina Phone: 618-462-9860 20% Off dockage.

East Peoria

Basta Mangiare Eastport Phone: 309-699-8792 10% Off food. Stoney Creek Inn-East Peoria Phone: 309-694-1300 10% Off rack room rate. The Galley Restaurant & Pub Phone: 309-694-6530 10% Off food only.

Fox Lake

Ben Watts Marina Inc Phone: 847-587-0211 10% Off transient dockage.

Havana

Tall Timbers Marina Phone: 309-241-7957 10% Off dockage.

Thunderbolt

Norris

Tybee Island

Ottawa

Morningstar Marinas Bahia Bleu Phone: 912-354-2283 10% Off dockage. Tybee Island Marina Phone: 912-786-5554 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Joe’s Place Phone: 309-647-9229 10% Off food only. Starved Rock Marina Phone: 815-433-4218 ext 0 20% Off transient dockage.

Weeta’s Boutique Phone: 815-434-1587 10% Off any full priced purchase.

Peoria

Cafe 401 Phone: 309-673-2233 10% Off food only. Jim’s Marine Service Phone: 309-673-1433 10% Off catalog sales. 10% Off any winter service work, Jan.- March. Peoria Boat Club Phone: 309-676-9485 10% Off transient dockage. Free ice for transient guests.

Peoria Heights

Illinois Valley Yacht Club Phone: 309-682-5419 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Local boaters not eligible for fuel discount.

Wilmington

Harborside Marina Phone: 815-476-4400 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

INDIANA Hamilton

Clark’s Landing Marina Phone: 260-488-2169 10% Off dockage.

Michigan City

Bridges Waterfront Cafe Phone: 219-878-0227 15% Off food only.

Portage

South Shore Marina Phone: 219-762-2304 20% Off transient dockage. 15% Off service.

KENTUCKY Albany

National Marine Sales Phone: 309-688-5513 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Grider Hill Marina & Resort Phone: 1-866-387-5501 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Seneca

Benton

Hidden Cove Marina of the Seneca Yacht Club Phone: 815-357-6869 10% Off dockage. 10% Off food only on the Katie Hooper.

Waukegan

Larsen Marine Service Phone: 847-336-5456 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Big Bear Resort and Marina Phone: 270-354-6414 10% Off transient dockage.

Cadiz

Prizer Point Marina Phone: 270-522-3762 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off labor on repairs.

Gilbertsville

Hodgdon Marina Phone: 207-632-5427 15% Off dockage.

Kentucky Dam Marina Phone: 270-362-8386 20% Off store merchandise.

Brunswick

Grand Rivers

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 270-362-8364 $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel.

New Meadows Marina Inc Phone: 207-443-6277 10% Off Dockage $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jamestown

Bucksport

Morehead

Camden

Bucksport Marina Phone: 207-469-5902 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jamestown Resort & Marina Phone: 270-343-5253 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Camden Town Docks Phone: 207-691-4314 Free 30 or 50 Amp electricity Free holding tank pump-out

Cave Run Marina, Inc Phone: 606-784-9666 15% Off transient dockage.

LOUISIANA Delcambre

North Pier Marina Phone: 800-884-6120 Ext. 1 $5.00 per night discount for the first 10 nights of stay.

Lyman-Morse at Wayfarer Marine Phone: 207-236-4378 25% Off dockage, moorings and harbor floats rentals. Valid April-June & post Labor Day.

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Georgetown

Seabrook Harbor Marine Phone: 504-283-6001 $0.10 Off transient dockage.

Boothbay Harbor

Carousel Marina Phone: 207-633-2922 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Ocean Point Marina Phone: 207-633-0773 10% Off dockage. Derecktor Robinhood Phone: 207-371-2343 10% Off transient dockage and moorings.

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Harpswell

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant Phone: 207-833-5343 10% Off moorings.

Holden

Port Harbor Marine Bucksport Marina Phone: 207-469-5902 10% Off dockage.

Kennebunkport

Yachtsman Lodge & Marina Phone: 207-967-2511 10% Off transient dockage.

Southwest Harbor

Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina Phone: 207-244-0117 5% Off transient dockage, not to exceed $100.00. Not including shore power.

West Boothbay

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Phone: 207-633-5750 20% Off moorings.

MARYLAND Annapolis

A & B Yachtsmen Inc. Phone: 410-263-9073 10% Off labor. Angler’s Sport Center Phone: 410-757-3442 10% Off rods, lures, terminal tackle, and knives. Annapolis City Marina Phone: 410-268-0660 20% Off dockage (excluding holidays & boat shows). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Chesapeake Harbour Marina Phone: 410-268-1969 10% Off dockage.

Baltimore

Anchorage Marina Phone: 410-522-7200 $0.10 Off per foot for transient dockage (excluding holiday, festival weekends & electric). 5% Off dockage. Baltimore Boating Center Phone: 410-687-2000 2 for the price of 1 Paddleboard rentals Baltimore Marine Centers at Inner Harbor Phone: 410-837-5339 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina. Baltimore Marine Centers at Lighthouse Point Phone: 410-675-8888 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina. Baltimore Yacht Basin Phone: 410-539-8895 10% Off transient dockage. Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point Phone: 410-558-0202 10% Off food including crabs. Excludes alcohol. Canton Self Storage Phone: 410-285-7666 10% Off standard rent rates. Essex Marina and Boat Sales Phone: 410-686-3435 10% Off dockage 20% Off Sealand VacuFlush complete system. Harbor East Marina Phone: 410-625-1700 10% Off transient dockage.

Chestertown

Worton Creek Marina LLC Phone: 410-778-3282 10% Off transient dockage.

Crisfield

Georgetown

Duffy Creek Marina Phone: 410-275-2141 50% Off transient dockage for 2nd night’s stay.

Sea Mark Marine Phone: 410-968-0800 15% Discount on haul-up.

Sailing Associates Marina Phone: 410-275-8171 10% Off transient dockage.

Somers Cove Marina Phone: 410-968-0925 Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free (holidays and special events excluded). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel on Thursday’s. (Not to be combined with other discount)

Sassafras Harbor Marina Phone: 410-275-1144 10% Off transient dockage.

Deale

Bay Harbor Marina Phone: 4104749738 10% Off transient dockage. Shipwright Harbor Marina Phone: 410-867-7686 50% Off transient dockage on the 2nd night stay.

Drayden

Dennis Point Marina & Campground Phone: 301-994-2288 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Dundalk

Anchor Bay East Marina Phone: 410-284-1044 25% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor.

Edgewater

Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort and Marina Phone: 410-275-2122 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Grasonville

Lippincott Marine Phone: 410-827-9300 15% Off transient dockage.

Havre De Grace

Tidewater (Havre de Grace) Marina Phone: 410-939-0950 10% Off dockage including electric fee.

Joppa

MarineMax Gunpowder Cove Marina Phone: 410-679-5454 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts & service labor.

Middle River

Chesapeake Yachting Center Phone: 410-335-4900 20% Off transient dockage.

Liberty Marina Phone: 410-266-5633 10% Off dockage (transient and contracts).

Intercoastal Marine Phone: 410-335-0458 10% Off marine store purchase. (Not valid with sale or discount items)

Chesapeake Underwater Sports Phone: 800-244-3095 10% Off equipment.

Henderson’s Wharf Marina & Inn Phone: 410-732-1049 5% Off transient dockage. Electric not included.

South River Boat Rentals Phone: 410-956-9729 10% Off charter rentals.

SS Canvas Phone: 410-344-1183 10% Off repairs & interiors.

Christopher Ford Yacht Canvas Inc Phone: 410-268-7180 10% Off all canvas orders.

SMS Marine Surveyors Phone: 410-978-2951 $2.00/ft Off on marine surveys.

Egdewater

Newburg

Eastport Yacht Center Phone: 410-280-9988 10% Off equipment fees associated with haul out.

Turkey Point Marina Phone: 410-798-1369 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Tidewater Yacht Service at Port Covington Maritime Center Phone: 410-625-4992 10% Off items in the ship’s store.

Mears Marina Annapolis Phone: 410-268-8282 10% Off transient dockage.

Cambridge

Mill Creek Marina Phone: 410-263-9073 $50.00 Off yearly slip. Prana Studio Phone: 410-266-3401 20% Off 10 pass cards for yoga. Uncle Bob’s Fudge Kitchen Phone: 410-263-3032 20% Off store items.

Arnold

Ferry Point Marina & Yachtyard Phone: 410-544-6368 10% Off transient dockage.

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River Marsh Marina Phone: 410-901-6380 Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night free. Not valid from Memorial Day-Labor Day (Sun-Thurs, resort fee and electric still apply on the free night).

Chesapeake City

Inn At The Canal Phone: 410-885-5995 25% Off at the hotel for same day reservations.

Chester

Annapolis Boat Sales Phone: 410-604-6962 10% Off Yamaha Repower Labor. Piney Narrows Yacht Haven Phone: 410-643-6600 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (cash only). $0.25 Off per gallon of fuel (slipholders only).

Essex

Middle River Landing Marina Phone: 410-686-0771 10% Off dockage. 10% Off service (new customers only). River Watch Marina & Restaurant Phone: 410-687-1422 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. Marina staff must be notified at time of res. to receive discount. Sunset Harbor Marina Phone: 410-687-7290 10% Off Store Purchase.

Captain John’s Crabhouse & Marina Phone: 301-259-2315 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off restaurant check (buffets & all you can eat items not included).

North Beach

Herrington Harbour South Phone: 410-741-5100 ext.120 25% Off overnight dockage excluding Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

North East

Jackson Marine Yacht Basin Phone: 410-287-9400 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Weaver’s Marine Service Phone: 410-686-4944 20% Off transient dockage.

McDaniel Yacht Basin, Inc Phone: 410-287-8121 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Galesville

Pasadena

Hartge Chesapeake Charters Phone: 410-867-7240 10% Off undiscounted charters. Pirates Cove Marina Phone: 410-867-2300 10% Off transient dockage.

Cheshire Crab Restaurant Phone: 410-360-2220 10% Off food and drink purchase (excludes crabs). *

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Ventnor Marina LLC Phone: 410-255-4100 10% Off dockage.

Ridge

Point Lookout Marina Phone: 301-872-5000 Stay 2 nights, get 3rd night free. 10% Off parts dept purchases.

Rock Hall

Gratitude Marina Phone: 410-639-7011 10% Off transient dockage (excluding holiday weekends). Inn at Haven Harbour Phone: 410-778-6697 25% Off dockage at Haven Harbour Marina if you book same day room and slip.

Severna Park

Magothy Marina Phone: 410-647-2356 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel every Wed.

Solomons

Harbor Island Marina, Inc Phone: 410-326-3441 10% Off transient dockage. Quality Inn Solomons - Beacon Marina Phone: 410-326-6303 10% Off average daily rate for 2 or more consecutive days. Solomons Harbor Marina Phone: 410-326-1052 10% Off dockage.

Lankford Bay Marina, Inc. Phone: 410-778-1414 20% Off dockage on third night stay. Excluding holidays.

Solomons Yachting Center Phone: 410-326-2401 $0.20 Off per foot for transient dockage.

Osprey Point Marina Phone: 410-639-2194 10% Off transient dockage.

Spring Cove Marina Phone: 410-326-2161 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with a 2-night stay.

Rock Hall Landing Marina Phone: 410-639-2224 Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night of transient dockage free. Valid Sun.-Thurs. Smilin Jakes Casual Apparel Phone: 410-639-7280 10% Off clothing & music.

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Sparrows Point

G.E.I. Marine Contracting & Construction Phone: 410-477-6887 15% Off boat lift service. Gonce Marine Phone: 443-242-6162 20% Off transient dockage.

Young’s Boat Yard Phone: 410-477-8607 20% Off dockage

Spencerville

Voyager Marine Credit Phone: 877-222-0301 20% Off Coast Guard documentation.

St. Michaels

St. Michaels Marina, LLC Phone: 410-745-2400 10% Off ship’s store accessories & apparel.

Stevensville

Queen Anne Marina Phone: 410-643-2021 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Schuman’s Cleaning Service Phone: 410-604-2801 10% Off full topside or whole boat wax detail.

Taylors Island

Slaughter Creek Marina Phone: 410-221-0050 Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free. (Valid Mon-Thurs, electric not included). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (gas or diesel) with stay.

Tilghman Island

Tilghman Island Marina Phone: 410-886-2500 10% Off recreational rentals.

Tracys Landing

Herrington Harbour North Marina Phone: 410-867-4343 20% Off transient dockage. (Excludes Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Welcome

Goose Bay Marina Phone: 301-934-3812 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel on Wed. only.

MASSACHUSETTS Boston

Boston Water Boat Marina Phone: 617-523-1027 Stay 7 days, receive 1 free day of dockage. Charlestown Marina Phone: 617-242-2020 10% Off transient dockage (two night minimum required). Constitution Marina Phone: 617-241-9640 15% Off transient dockage for first 2 nights. Not to be combined with other discounts.

Cataumet

Kingman Yacht Center Phone: 508-563-7136 ext.110 Stay 2 nights at a slip or mooring and get the 3rd night free. Free night is any non-holiday weeknight. Adv. reservations required. Parker’s Boat Yard, Inc Phone: 508-563-9366 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off transient mooring.

Wood Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast Phone: 508-564-6404 Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free (We are a short walk from Kingman Yacht Center & we provide transportation).

Marion

East Boston

Hills of Nantucket Phone: 508-228-1353 10% Off all gift items. Excluding prints & artwork.

Burr Bros. Boats, Inc. Phone: 508-748-0541 10% Off transient dockage. 15% Off transient moorings.

Nantucket

Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Phone: 617-561-1400 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel. Pier 7/Enos Marine Phone: 978-281-1935 20% Off dockage. 15% Off marine supplies in store. 10% Off Honda outboards. 10% Off AB Inflatables.

Nantucket Boat Basin Phone: 508-325-1350 Get On Board - Save Up To 50% this Fall. See “Marinalife Special Offers” for details, some restrictions do apply. Guests at the Nantucket Boat Basin get 15% off breakfast and lunch at Brant Point Grill.

Hingham

New Bedford

Gloucester

Hingham Shipyard Marinas (Hewitts Cove and Landfall) Phone: 781-749-6647 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hyannis

Hyannis Marina Phone: 508-790-4000 ext.4 Free afternoon dockage with a fill-up at the fuel dock.

Manchester

Manchester Marine Phone: 978-526-7911 15% Off transient dockage for up to a 5-day stay.

Newburyport Harbor Marina Phone: 978-265-2508 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area). Windward Yacht Yard Phone: 978-462-6500 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area).

Quincy

Bay Pointe Marina Phone: 617-471-1777 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sea Fuels Marine Services Phone: 508-992-2323 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off marine supplies.

Captain’s Cove Marina Phone: 617-479-2440 10% off weekly transient dockage.

Newburyport

Bridge Marina Phone: 978-465-1153 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off in-stock ship store merchandise.

Hilton’s Marina Phone: 978-462-3990 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area). Newburyport Boat Basin Phone: 978-465-9110 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area).

Salisbury

Scituate

Scituate Harbor Marina Phone: 781-545-2165 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

MICHIGAN Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor Lake Marina Phone: 231-439-2544 10% Off transient dockage.

Beaver Island

Beaver Island Marina Phone: 231-448-2300 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Benton Harbor

Pier 1000 Marina, LLC Phone: 269-927-4471 10% Off retail items in ships store.

Cedarville

Viking Boat Harbor Phone: 906-484-3303 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Chesterfield

Jefferson North Phone: 586-725-1338 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor on any service or repairs for new customers.

East Tawas

Jerry’s Marina Phone: 989-362-8641 20% Off your first year of seasonal dockage.

Fair Haven

Vineyard Haven

Vineyard Haven Marina Phone: 508-693-0720 10% Off Dockage (2 night minimum).

Terry’s Marina Phone: 586-709-9559 20% Off transient dockage.

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Frankfort

Jacobson Marina Resort, Inc. Phone: 231-620-0474 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel w/purchase of 50 gallons or more.

Holland

Spine Align, Inc. Phone: 616-392-4565 10% Off the purchase of a Yacht Mattress.

Macatawa

Eldean Shipyard Phone: 616-335-5843 10% Off transient dockage.

Monroe

Riverfront Marina Phone: 734-242-0737 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

New Buffalo

Oselka Marina Phone: 269-469-2600 ext 4 10% Off transient dockage.

Petoskey

Petoskey City Marina Phone: 231-347-6691 Summer 10% Off transient dockage.

South Haven

Woodland Harbor Marina Phone: 269-743-3624 10% Off dockage.

St. Clair Shores

Harbor 9 Marina Phone: 586-776-5650 10% Off transient dockage.

Jefferson Beach Marina Phone: 586-778-7600 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

St. Joseph

Anchors Way Marina Phone: 269-982-0812 10% Off transient dockage.

Standish

Eagle Bay Marina Phone: 989-846-6065 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

MINNESOTA Bayport

Bayport Marina Phone: 651-439-1044 10% Off dockage.

Hastings

King’s Cove Marina Phone: 651-480-8900 10% Off transient dockage.

Red Wing

Bill’s Bay Marina Phone: 651-388-0481 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

St. Paul

Watergate Marina Phone: 651-695-3780 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

MISSISSIPPI Biloxi

Biloxi Boardwalk Marina Phone: 228-432-2628 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Schooner Pier Complex Phone: 228-435-6320 10% Off transient dockage. Point Cadet Fuel & Ice Phone: 228-432-0454 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off retail.

Iuka

Aqua Yacht Harbor Phone: 662-423-2222 ext:10 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

MISSOURI Lake Ozark

MarineMax Lake Ozark Phone: 573-365-5382 5% Off per gallon of fuel.

Osage Beach

Formula Boats of Missouri Phone: 573-302-8000 10% Off provisions in Gas Dock (excludes fuel).

NEW HAMPSHIRE Freedom

Ossipee Lake Marina Phone: 603-539-8456 15% Off boat rentals. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off in-store purchase.

Hampton

Hampton River Marina Phone: 603-929-1422 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Portsmouth

Marina at Harbour Place Phone: 603-436-0915 10% Off dockage.

NEW JERSEY Atlantic City

Golden Nugget Atlantic City Marina Phone: 609-441-8482 ext. 1 25% Off transient dockage Sun. Thurs. Holidays excluded. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sioux Harbor Phone: 636-899-1634 20% Off transient dockage.

Kammerman’s Atlantic City Marina Phone: 609-348-8418 $0.25 Off per foot on dockage. Cannot be combined with other discounts. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Saint Charles

Atlantic Highlands

Portage des Sioux

Port Charles Harbor Phone: 636-250-2628 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts. 5% Off labor.

Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina Phone: 732-291-1670 ext. 0 Stay 6 nights and get the 7th night free $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

St. Charles

John’s Boat Harbor Phone: 636-946-2073 20% Off transient dockage.

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Avalon

Avalon Marine Center Phone: 609-967-4100 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (slipholders only). 10% Off winter service (winter storage customers only).

Bayville

Good Luck Point Marina Phone: 732-269-3700 10% Off transient dockage. Ocean Gate Yacht Basin Phone: 732-269-2565 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Blackwood

Mobile Marine Detailing Phone: 855-401-8200 10% Off all services.

Brielle

Hoffman’s Marina East Phone: 732-528-6200 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Hoffman’s Marina West Phone: 732-528-6200 10% Off transient dockage.

Cape May

Canyon Club Resort Marina Phone: 609-884-0199 10% Off transient dockage. South Jersey Marina Phone: 609-884-2400 10% Off transient dockage booked through Marinalife at least 7 days prior to arrival.

Forked River

Marina at Southwinds Phone: 609-693-6288 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off purchases at the ships store. Silver Cloud Harbor Marina Phone: 609-693-2145 25% Off transient dockage. The Marina at Tall Oaks Phone: 609-693-2145 25% Off transient dockage. Townsend’s Marina Phone: 609-693-6100 20% Off transient dockage. Wilbert’s Marina Phone: 609-693-2145 25% Off transient dockage.

Highlands

Sandy Hook Bay Marina Phone: 732-872-1511 10% Off transient dockage. Proof of Membership Required.

Jersey City

Liberty Landing Marina Phone: 201-985-8000 ext 1 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lavallette

Ocean Beach Marina Phone: 732-793-7460 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel

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Longport

Seaview Harbor Marina Phone: 609-823-2626 10% Off transient dockage.

Parlin

Morgan Marina Phone: 732-727-2289 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel for transient guests.

Pine Beach

Shore Point Marina & Yacht Sales, Inc Phone: 732-244-2106 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Point Pleasant Beach

Clark’s Landing Yacht Club Phone: 732-899-5559 10% off transient dockage.

Princeton Junction

Tuckerton

Sheltered Cove Marina Phone: 609-296-9400 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off marine supplies, excludes parts and electronics.

Waretown

Holiday Harbor Marina & Yacht Sales Phone: 609-693-7188 15% Off transient dockage.

Weehawken

Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club Phone: 201-319-5100 x3 20% Off transient dockage.

Wildwood

Schooner Island Marina Phone: 609-729-8900 ext. 2 5% Off dockage.

Bugher Marine Services Phone: 609-275-2600 10% off on private individual marine surveys, marine insurance or lawsuit investigations, or expert witness testimony.

NEW YORK

Red Bank

Ess-Kay Yards Inc Phone: 315-676-2711 10% Off in ship store.

Irwin Marine Phone: 732-741-9003 20% Off transient dockage.

Sea Bright

Cove Sail Marina Phone: 732-842-5319 15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off emergency haul-out.

Babylon

Babylon Marine Phone: 631-587-0333 15% Off transient dockage.

Brewerton

Brookhaven

Beaver Dam Marina Phone: 631-286-7816 15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.

Brooklyn

Huntington

City Island

West Shore Marina Phone: 631-427-3444 ext 3 10% Off transient dockage.

Marine Basin Marina Phone: 718-372-5700 25% Off transient dockage, except holidays. City Island Yacht Sales Phone: 718-885-2300 15% Off transient dockage. Minneford Marina Phone: 718-885-2000 10% Off transient dockage

Connelly

Atlantic Marine Electrical Services, Inc Phone: 631-470-4085 10% Off labor rates.

Willis Marine Center, Inc. Phone: 631-421-3400 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lindenhurst

Certified Marine Service, Inc. Phone: 845-339-3060 10% Off dockage.

RPM Marine Phone: 631-957-1901 5% Off repairs. 10% Off paints, parts, & accessories, etc.

Croton on Hudson

Mattituck

Half Moon Bay Marina Phone: 914-271-5400 $1.00 Off per foot on transient dockage.

East Hampton

East Hampton Point Marina Phone: 631-324-8400 ext 28 10% Off transient dockage. Fuel Renewal Inc. Phone: 631-834-2436 10% Off labor only portion of fuel polishing & tank cleaning invoice. Gardiner’s Marina Phone: 631-324-5666 ext 2 5% Off dockage (excludes Saturday & special events). 2% Off fuel purchase (over 50 gal).

Strong’s Water Club & Marina Phone: 631-298-4739 Stay for 5 nights get the 6th night free (electric excluded).

Montauk

Diamond Cove Marina, Inc. Phone: 631-668-6592 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off short haul. Gurney’s Montauk Yacht Club & Resort Phone: 631-668-7702 Stay 2 nights and get 3rd night of dockage free (valid Sun-Thurs from 4/15- 5/21 & 9/7 - 10/31). *Excludes Columbus Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend and July 4th Weekend.

Halsey’s Marina Phone: 631-324-5666 ext. 2 5% Off dockage (excludes Saturday & special events). 2% Off fuel purchase (over 50 gal).

Morristown

Three Mile Harbor Marina Phone: 631-324-1320 5% Off dockage (excludes Saturday & special events). 2% Off fuel purchase (over 50 gal). 10% Off ship store (excludes electronics & groceries).

Donovan’s Shady Harbor Marina Phone: 518-756-8001 10% Off dockage.

Fair Haven

Fair Point Marina Phone: 800-947-9480 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fire Island Pines

Pines Marina Fire Island Phone: 631-597-9581 10% Off transient dockage.

Freeport

Mako Marine Phone: 516-378-7331 20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Greenport

River Watch Marina Phone: 315-323-1905 10% Off dockage.

New Baltimore

New Rochelle

Glen Island Yacht Club & West Harbor Yacht Service Phone: 914-636-1524 20% Off dockage. New Rochelle Municipal Marina Phone: 917-559-2827 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

New York City

MarineMax at Chelsea Piers Phone: 212-336-7873 ext.7 10% Off transient dockage Mon. Thurs. for vessels under 75ft.

Newburgh

Riverfront Marina Phone: 845-661-4914 20% Off transient dockage.

Mitchell Park Marina Phone: 631-477-1133 10% Off transient dockage Mon. Thurs. (74ft and under only)

North Tonawanda

Hampton Bays

Orient

Hampton Watercraft & Marine Phone: 631-728-8200 15% Off transient dockage.

Smith Boys, Inc. Phone: 716-695-3472 15% Off transient dockage. Orient by the Sea Marina Phone: 631-323-2424 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Marine Center Phone: 516-624-2400 10% Off dockage. 5% Off Retail in store.

Piermont

Tappan Zee Marina Phone: 845-359-5522 20% Off dockage. 10% Off parts.

Plattsburgh

Champlain Boatworks Phone: 518-561-2134 10% Off transient dockage.

Port Jefferson

Danfords Hotel & Marina Phone: 631-928-5200 ext.123 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off Hotel Stay (located on property). 10% Off at Wave Restaurant (Located On Danfords Property).

Rensselaer

Albany Yacht Club Phone: 518-445-9587 $0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Riverhead

Treasure Cove Resort Marina Phone: 631-727-8386 10% Off transient dockage. Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free. Stay 1 night get the 2nd night 50% Off

Rochester

Southpoint Marina Phone: 585-288-0720 10% Off dockage when paid in advance.

Rye

Tide Mill Yacht Basin Phone: 914-967-2995 10% Off transient dockage.

Stony Point Bay Marina Phone: 845-429-0100 10% Off transient dockage.

Tarrytown

Tarrytown Marina Phone: 914-631-1300 $0.50 Off per foot transient dockage.

Union Springs

Hibiscus Harbor Phone: 315-889-5086 10% Off transient dockage.

Wantagh

Island Boat Lettering Phone: 516- 785-8339 10% Off all phone orders.

West Haverstraw

Haverstraw Marina Phone: 845-429-2001 15% Off transient dockage. Excluding holidays. Samalot Marine Phone: 845-429-0404 10% Off store purchases, does not include sale items or food purchases.

Westhampton Beach

Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel and Marina Phone: 631-288-2500 ext 8 20% Off transient dockage. Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free (Mon.Thurs.) Discounts cannot be combined.

Whitehall

The New Whitehall Marina Phone: 518-499-9700 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

NORTH CAROLINA Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island Marina Phone: 910-457-7380 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Saugerties

Beaufort

Sayville

Core Creek Marina Phone: 252-728-4500 20% Off dockage.

Saugerties Marina Phone: 845-246-7533 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise. Checkmate Marine Services, Inc. Phone: 631-495-3326 5% Off parts. 10% Off labor.

South Jamesport

Great Peconic Bay Marina Phone: 631-722-3565 10% Off transient dockage.

Southold

Beaufort Yacht Basin Phone: 252-504-3625 5% Off dockage for veterans and active-duty military.

Jarrett Bay Boatworks Phone: 252-728-2690 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Town Creek Marina Phone: 252-728-6111 ext 2 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Brick Cove Marina Phone: 631-477-0830 10% Off transient dockage. $10.00 Off marine supplies.

Belhaven

Stony Point

River Forest Manor & Marina Phone: 252-943-0030 10% Off dockage (including electric).

Patsy’s Bay Marina Phone: 914-786-5270 10% Off dockage.

Dowry Creek Marina Phone: 252-943-2728 $0.10 Off per foot of overnight dockage.

Coinjock

Coinjock Marina Phone: 252-453-3271 ext 1 15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off marine supplies.

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Fontana Village Resort & Marina Phone: 865-385-6499 20% Off regular priced ship store items (excludes fuel & alcohol).

Hatteras

Hatteras Harbor Marina Phone: 252-986-2166 10% Off purchases from ship store.

Morehead City

Morehead City Yacht Basin Phone: 252-726-6862 ext.3 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

New Bern

New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club Phone: 252-638-0318 25% Off dockage for Marinalife members. 10% Off food purchases at Christoph’s on the Water restaurant for long term tenants.

Oriental

River Dunes Phone: 252-249-4908 x2 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Wilmington

Cape Fear Marina Phone: 910-772-9277 10% Off transient dockage. Dockside Marina Phone: 910-256-3579 20% Off transient dockage. Port City Marina Phone: 910-251-6151 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. Wilmington Marine Center Phone: 910-395-5055 $0.50 Off per foot of transient dockage (boats tied up by 4pm). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Wrightsville Beach

MarineMax Carolinas Phone: 910-256-8100 10% Off labor cost.

OHIO

Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor Phone: 252-670-3759 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 20% Off pumpout.

Southport

St. James Plantation Marina Phone: 910-253-0463 25% Off transient dockage.

South Harbour Village Marina Phone: 910-454-7486 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel

Huron

Holiday Harbor Marina Phone: 419-433-2140 10% Off dockage. Huron Lagoons Marina Phone: 419-433-3200 10% Off dockage.

Lorain

Vermilion

Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club Phone: 440-288-0500 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

OKLAHOMA

Copper Kettle Marina Phone: 440-282-6301 10% Off transient dockage.

Marblehead

Anchors Away Marina Phone: 419-734-1395 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Port Clinton

Catawba Landing Phone: 419-797-6000 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. MarineMax Port Clinton Phone: 419-797-4492 10% Off transient dockage.

Romp’s Water Port, Inc Phone: 440-967-4342 Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free.

Afton

Harbors View Marina Phone: 918-782-3277 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Sand Springs

Pier 51 Marina Phone: 918-865-2197 5% Off items in ship’s store.

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia

Piers at Penn’s Landing Phone: 215-351-4101 25% Off transient dockage.

RHODE ISLAND Block Island

Miller Marina Phone: 419-285-5902 10% Off transient dockage (new customers only).

Champlin’s Marina & Resort Phone: 401-466-7777 $0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage all year. 10% Off purchases at the Ship Store & Restaurant with dockage.

Sandusky

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Battery Park Marina Phone: 419-625-6142 10% Off dockage.

Toledo

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Brewer Street Boat Works Ltd. Phone: 401-847-0321 5% Off Labor. Newport Marina, Inc Phone: 401-849-2293 20% Off transient dockage 5/6-6/15. 10% Off transient dockage 9/15-10/23. Newport Yachting Center Phone: 401-847-9047 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage Sunday-Thursday.

Wakefield

Belle Vue Yachting Center Phone: 401-782-8899 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Point Judith Marina Phone: 401-789-7189 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lotteryville Marina Phone: 401-348-8064 20% Off transient dockage.

SOUTH CAROLINA Beaufort

Downtown Marina of Beaufort Phone: 843-524-4422 10% Off purchases at the ships store (excluding fuel/dockage). Port Royal Landing Marina, Inc Phone: 843-525-6664 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night dockage free.

Charleston

Charleston City Boatyard Phone: 843-884-3000 10% Discount on parts.

Silver Spring Marine Phone: 401-783-0783 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts.

Charleston City Marina Phone: (843) 723-5098 $0.05 Off per gallon of diesel with Marinalife Membership

Snug Harbor Marina Phone: 401-783-7766 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off bait & tackle.

Daufuskie Island

Warwick

Apponaug Harbor Marina Phone: 401-739-5005 10% Off transient dockage. Bassett Boat Company Phone: 401-886-7899 10% Off service.

Freeport Marina Phone: 843-785-8242 10% Off dockage. 10% Off Daufuskie Crab Co. Restaurant. 10% Off goods in general store.

Georgetown

Georgetown Landing Marina Phone: 843-546-1776 25% Off transient dockage.

Harborwalk Marina Phone: 843-546-4250 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hilton Head

Harbour Town Yacht Basin Phone: 843-363-8335 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Palmetto Bay Marina Phone: 843-785-3910 10% Off Marina logo items at Charter Office. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Phone: 866-400-7894 5% Off dockage. 10% Off marine supplies at the Ship’s Store.

Hilton Head Island

Skull Creek Marina Phone: 843-681-8436 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Little River

BW’s Marina Phone: 843-249-1941 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Coquina Yacht Club Phone: 843-249-9333 25% Off transient dockage. Myrtle Beach Yacht Club Phone: 843-249-5376 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Myrtle Beach

Marina at Grand Dunes Phone: 843-315-7777 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Osprey Marina Phone: 843-215-5353 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

North Myrtle Beach

Anchor Marina Phone: 843-249-7899 10% Off annual dockage. Barefoot Marina Phone: 843-390-2011 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Harbourgate Marina Phone: 843-249-8888 15% Off transient short term dockage & electric. $20 Off per contract month for annual, semi-annual slip holders.

Pawleys Island

Heritage Plantation Marina Phone: 843-237-3650 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Seabrook Island

Bohicket Marina & Market Phone: 843-768-1280 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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TENNESSEE Andersonville

Stardust Resort & Marina Phone: 865-494-7641 10% Off cabin rental. Must show Marinalife card at check-in.

Camden Kentucky Lake

Birdsong Resort & Marina Phone: 731-584-7880 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Stay 3 nights, receive the 4th night free at the hotel. 10% Off parts, service, towing, & boating accessories.

Chattanooga

Lakeshore Marina Phone: 423-870-2000 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Decatur

Cottonport Marina and RV Resort Phone: 423-454-4110 10% Off dockage. 5% Off fuel purchase.

Guild

Hales Bar Marina & Resort Phone: 423-942-9000 10% Off transient dockage.

Monroe

Sunset Marina & Resort Phone: 931-864-3146 10% Off transient dockage (Mon-Fri., excludes holidays).

Nashville

Rock Harbor Marine Phone: 615-356-1111 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Parsons

Perryville Marina Phone: 731-847-2444 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Springville

Mansard Island Resort and Marina Phone: 731-642-5590 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off lodging & camping.

Waverly

Cuba Landing Marina Phone: 931-296-2822 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

TEXAS Austin

Emerald Point Marina Phone: 512-266-1535 10% Off per gallon fuel.

Canyon Lake

Cranes Mill Marina Phone: 830-899-7718 25% Off discount on boat rentals for 4 hours or more. (Valid Mon -Thurs.)

Corpus Christi

Cardinal Maritime Services Phone: 361-443-1940 10% Off Cardinal Clean & Detail. 15% Off Marine Maintenance/ Service.

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Flower Mound

Twin Coves Marina Phone: 972-724-1804 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Grapevine

Scotts Landing Marina Phone: 817-481-4549 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Silver Lake Marina Phone: 817-481-1918 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Hitchcock

Harborwalk Yacht Club & Marina Phone: 409 935 3737 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Kemah

Marina Del Sol Phone: 281-334-3909 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Montgomery

Walden Marina Phone: 936-582-1060 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Waterpoint Marina Phone: 936-788-2628 25% discount on full day rentals & 15% discount on half day rentals (Boats Only, Mon.-Thurs. with at least 1 day advanced reservation).

Rockport

Key Allegro Marina Phone: 361-729-8264 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Whitesboro

Texoma Marina Phone: 903-523-4308 10% Off slip or cabin rentals.

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Cape Charles

Cape Charles Yacht Center Phone: 757-331-3100 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Free Winter Storage Oyster Farm Marina and Resort Phone: 757-331-8640 $0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel.

Charles City

River’s Rest Marina & Resort Phone: 804-829-2753 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off boat supplies.

Chesapeake

Atlantic Yacht Basin Phone: 757-482-2141 10% Off retail store purchases.

Deltaville

Chesapeake Cove Marina Phone: 804-776-6855 20% Off transient dockage.

Deltaville Marina Phone: 804-776-9812 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 per gallon of ValvTect fuel. Deltaville Yachting Center Phone: 804-776-9898 20% Off dockage (not including electric). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Dozier’s Regatta Point Phone: 804-776-6711 15% Off transient dockage. Norview Marina Phone: 804-776-6463 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gloucester Point

York River Yacht Haven Phone: 804-642-2156 Stay for 3 nights - Pay for 2. 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hague

Coles Point Marina and RV Park Phone: 804-472-4011 25% Off dockage (11/1- 3/31). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cash only).

Hampton

Bluewater Yachting Center Phone: 757-723-6774 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Downtown Hampton Public Piers Phone: 757-727-1276 Stay 3 nights & get the 4th night free (excluding electric). $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. Old Point Comfort Marina Phone: 757-788-4308 $0.50 Off per foot of transient dockage. Salt Ponds Marina Resort Phone: 757-850-4300 $0.25 Off per foot on standard rates. Excludes holidays. Sunset Boating Center and Dry Storage Phone: 757-722-3325 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hayes

Crown Pointe Marina Phone: 804-642-6177 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Heathsville

Ingram Bay Marina Phone: 804-580-7292 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hopewell

Jordan Point Yacht Haven Phone: 804-458-3398 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Irvington

Jimmy and Sook Phone: 804-438-6010 Free gift with any purchase. Mention Marinalife at check out. The Tides Inn Marina Phone: 804-438-4418 10% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs. Excluding holidays. 15% Off dockage (military discount) $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Kilmarnock

Chesapeake Boat Basin Phone: 804-435-3110 ex.4 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

King George

Machodoc Creek Marina Phone: 540-663-2741 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts purchased in store.

Kinsale

White Point Marina, Inc Phone: 804-472-2977 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cash sales only).

Lancaster

Yankee Point Marina Phone: 804-462-7018 10% Off transient dockage.

Moneta

Smith Mountain Yacht Club Phone: 540-297-4484 Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free.

Newport News

Deep Creek Landing Phone: 757-877-9555 10% Off transient dockage.

Norfolk

Bay Point Marina Phone: 757-362-8432 25% Off dockage. Cobb’s Marina Inc Phone: 757-588-5401 25% Off daily transient rate. Little Creek Marina Phone: 757-362-3600 25% Off dockage. Vinings Landing Phone: 757-587-8000 25% Off dockage. Waterside Marina Phone: 757-625-3625 10% Off transient dockage. Willoughby Harbor Marina Phone: 757-583-4150 25% Off dockage.

North

Mobjack Bay Marina Inc. Phone: 804-725-7245 10% Off transient dockage.

Portsmouth

Ocean Yacht Marina Phone: 757-321-7432 10% Off transient dockage (excluding holidays and special events).

Portsmouth Boating Center Phone: 757-397-2092 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Virginia Beach Fishing Center Phone: 757-491-8000 10% Off transient dockage.

Tidewater Yacht Marina Phone: 757-393-2525 10% Off transient dockage (excluding holidays and special events).

Carters Cove Marina Phone: 804-438-5299 10% Off transient dockage.

Reedville

Smith Point Marina Phone: 804-453-4077 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. 10% Off hauling fee. 50% Off pumpout.

Stafford

Weems

White Stone

Windmill Point Yachting & Fishing Center Phone: 804-436-1818 Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free.

WASHINGTON Allyn

Hope Springs Marina Phone: 540-659-1128 20% Off transient dockage.

Port of Allyn Marina and Waterfront Park Phone: 360-275-2430 15% Off dockage.

Topping

Anacortes

Regent Point Marina Phone: 804-758-4457 20% Off transient dockage.

Virginia Beach

Long Bay Pointe Marina Phone: 757-321-4550 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Marina Shores Marina Phone: 757-496-7000 10% Off dockage. Rudee’s Inlet Station Marina Phone: 757-422-2999 10% Off transient dockage.

Anacortes Yacht Charters Phone: 360-293-4555 ext.200 5% Off on yacht charter (before tax).

Bellevue

Newport Yacht Basin Phone: 206-267-2535 20% Off first month for permanent moorage.

Bellingham

Hotel Bellwether Phone: 360-392-3100 10% Off at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill in the Hotel Bellwether when you stay a night in the hotel.

Blaine

Semiahmoo Marina Phone: 360-371-0440 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off in store.

Brinnon

Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort Phone: 360-796-4611 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (cash only).

Everett

Port of Everett Marina Phone: 425-259-6001 Stay 1 night for transient mooring, get 2nd night free. (One time only)

Gig Harbor

Tacoma

Breakwater Marina Phone: 253-752-6663 10% Off transient dockage.

WASHINGTON D.C.

The Washington Marina Company Phone: 202-554-0222 10% Off dockage.

WISCONSIN Oconto

Hi Seas Marina Phone: 920-834-2565 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Racine

Harbor Place Marina Phone: 253-851-4270 10% Off dockage.

Reefpoint Marina Phone: 262-633-7171 10% Off transient dockage. 5% Off annual slip.

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Coupeville Wharf Phone: 360-678-5020 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Shilshole Bay Marina Phone: 206-787-3006 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Waypoint Marine Phone: 206.284.0200 20% Off dockage.

Harbor Centre Marina Phone: 920-458-6665 $0.25 Off per foot per night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Bay Marine Phone: 920-743-6526 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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BMC Marinas...............................................................................122 Boynton Harbor Marina............................................................130 Camachee Yacht Harbor..........................................................153 Cambridge Yacht Basin............................................................. 80 Camara Maritima de Panama................................................... 49 Cedar Lane Farm........................................................................139 Charleston City Marina.............................................................146 Chicks Marina..............................................................................135 Coastal Properties Management Inc....................................... 19 Coles Point Marina...................................................................... 60 Conch Harbor............................................................................... 131 Constitution Marina..................................................................... 85 Curtis Stokes & Associates......................................................152 DAN Boater............................................................................. 86-87 Delegal Creek Marina................................................................ 48 Diesel Doctor................................................................................ 80 Dog River Marina........................................................................104 Esplanade Marina........................................................................ 131 Faro Blanco Resort ...................................................................129 Golden Nugget Atlantic City Marina....................................... 24 Great Lakes Scuttlebutt............................................................. 141 Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina......................................... 134 Gurney’s Montauk Yacht Club & Resort................................... 7 Harbor East Marina...................................................................... 81 Harborview Marina.....................................................................112 Harbour Town Yacht Basin.......................................................142 Haven Harbour Marina.............................................................138 Homeport Marina........................................................................ 131 Hope Town Inn & Marina..........................................................124 Hyannis Marina.............................................................................67 Key West Bight Marina.............................................................. 133 Kingman Yacht Center..............................................................140 Lagasse Group.............................................................................. 10 Legacy Harbour Marina............................................................124 Longboat Key Club Moorings.................................................. 131 Maptech.........................................................................................151 Marathon Marina, Boatyard & RV Resort...............................27 Marina Casa De Campo............................................................. 61 Marlin Bay Yacht Club ..................................................................5 MarineMax Vacations................................................................. 46 Moxy Marine Services................................................................ 60 Nantucket Boat Basin................................................................. 99 National Harbor Marina............................................................. 99 Oasis Marinas ....................................................................... 114-115 Ocean Reef Club......................................................................... 45 Oceans Edge Key West............................................................. 48 Ocean World Marina....................................................................75 Old Port Cove Marina....................................................................2 OnSpot WiFi.................................................................................. 39 Orange Beach Marina...............................................................108 Palm Beach Boat Show.............................................................. 91 Palm Harbor Marina.................................................................... 88 Pantaenius Yacht Insurance......................................................33 Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.........................................105 Plantation Yacht Harbor............................................................130 Point Lookout Marina................................................................104 Postcard Inn................................................................................. 133 Puerto del Rey...............................................................................67 RCI Marine..................................................................................... 25 River Dunes................................................................................... 12 River Marsh Marina....................................................................105 Romora Bay Resort & Marina.................................................. 127 Saunders Yachtworks Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.............................................................................108 Sea Tow......................................................................................... 96 Shelter Bay Marina...................................................................... 49 Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.............................................145 Siren Marine.....................................................................................4 Sirius XM Radio Inc. ..................................................................... 11 South Jersey Marina.................................................................. 144 Southern Boating.......................................................................150 Southport Marina........................................................................ 147 St. Michaels Marina.................................................................... 137 Staniel Cay Yacht Club................................................................47 Sunset Harbour Yacht Club.............................................106-107 Suntex Marinas...........................................................................156 Suntrust.............................................................................................3 The Moorings..............................................................................155 The Wharf Market Docks..........................................................123 Tidewater Yacht Service...........................................................135 TrawlerFest .................................................................................109 Turnberry Marina............................................................................9 Tween Waters..............................................................................132 Valentine’s Resort and Marina................................................124 Valvtect...........................................................................................97 Victoria Allman............................................................................153 Watermakers..................................................................................78 Wentworth by the 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Celebrating Our Golden Anniversary Since 1969, we’ve had the distinct pleasure of providing guests from all across the globe with the most unique and memorable vacations on the water. Now, as we look forward to celebrating our Golden Anniversary in 2019, we can’t help but reflect on decades past and the many rewarding experiences shared along the way. No matter how many times you’ve undocked with us, we’re truly grateful to include you and your loved ones in The Moorings family. May the next 50 years be just as fulfilling and even more unforgettable... MOORINGS.COM/MARINALIFE | CALL US: 800.669.6529

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