Ft. Lauderdale Yachting & Sport-fishing Guide 2022-2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Yachting & Sportfishing in South Florida Style ......................... 5 • SCUBAJET’s New High Performance Underwater Propulsion System ....................................................................... 6 • Bluewater Sailfish Challenge Schedule ..................................... 8 • Fishing Tournaments 2022-23 Schedule .................................. 10 • 2023 Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Sailboat Race ...................... 12 • Beyond the Pain: Empowering the Body ................................. 14 • Local Marinas & Yacht Clubs .................................................... 16 • Towing, boarding is easy with PRJ Shadow Cat 40 ................ 20 • Top 5 Things When Buying a Waterfront Home ............. 28 & 29 • IGFA Release Recommendations.............................................. 31 • The Billfish Foundation – Proper Tagging Techniques ..... 32 & 33 • Marine Insurance Tips ....................................................... 34 & 35 • Keeping Broward’s Reefs Healthy ................................... 36 & 37 • Storm Preparedness for Boaters ..................................... 38 & 39 • Business & Service Directory .................................... 40, 42 & 44 2615 SW 2nd Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Chi Nguyen 954.249.1555 chi@chiyachtrefinishing.com

& SPORTFISHING

“South Florida Style”

We welcome in 2023 with a full slate of boat shows, fishing tournaments, regattas and holiday boat parades!

The Gulfstream Current runs close offshore to the storied Fort Lauderdale coastline. The water is warm and clear and teeming with baitfish and all kinds of aquatic big game. During the cold fronts of winter and early spring, the seas pick up to 8 to 10 feet plus and the sailfish go nuts.

“The Quest for the Crest”, Leg 2 of The Sailfish Challenge – the most prestigious sailfish series on the planet – takes place February 24 & 25 with the awards dinner and ceremony at Galuppi's in in Pompano Beach. This is part of the new Bluewater Movement’s Florida Sailfish Cup, a new statewide tournament from Fernandina Beach to Key West, which goes from November 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. A $1,000,000 purse is being offered up, so get your gear ready, fuel up and head out!

For all ye sailors who love to race on the high seas, the 2023 Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race between the Lauderdale Yacht Club and the Key West Yacht Club is on for early January.

Go to www.keywestrace.org to sign up. Should be quite a party in Cayo Hueso for the participants who make it there with or without all their rigging intact. The 51th Annual Holiday Parade takes place DECEMBER 10, 2022 starting in the Downtown Area at 6:30 PM with a preshow of non-motorized vessels at 6:00 p.m. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will stage on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The Parade starts at Stranahan House traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles from the “Best Show on H20.” The Parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north).

Private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens, and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators.

So, get your vessels ready for an awesome 2023. Be safe and have lots of fun cruising the local waterways and enjoying our beautiful Mother Ocean. Cheers!

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Brittany Brown, of SCUBAJET Fort Lauderdale, talks about their new ultra high performance

propulsion system.

Yachting & Sportfishing Guide: Hi Brittany, thanks for taking the time to tell us about your new state of the art underwater

set up. How fast does SCUBAJET go?

BB: Our new motors double the capacity of most of our competitors.

course it depends on current, drag and weight load, but it’s been

at 6-8 feet per second.

Y&SG: How deep can it go?

Y&SG: Besides yourself, what else can SCUBAJET propel?

BB: We have our own adaptor so you can hook it up to your kayak or

You can also make your own for a dingy or canoe. It’s very, very versatile too, and

in more and more aspects of watercrafts.

transforms the way you move in the water!

Y&SG: How long does the battery last?

BB: The Pro version lasts up to 2 hours, and the XR had double the battery, so double the

Y&SG: Can you switch batteries while in the water?

BB: They’re stackable batteries so you can get extended run time.

are also TSA compliant – they are 100 watts – so you can fly with them and charge up to 4 at a time. That way when you get to a remote island location by plane, no worries, you’re ready to go!

Y&SG: Does it have any safety features?

BB: Absolutely! It has an automatic shutoff set up, and is also totally emission free. They all come with a 1-year full warranty, and you have the option to buy an additional 3-year warranty. You can also purchase and additional light beam on the nose cone, at 1500 Lumens brightness level.

Y&SFG: Anything new on the horizon?

BB: Yes. Any updates can be made with our android phone software.

features include a new boost mode, which increases the speed 100% for 10 seconds. Plus, we’re developing our own E-foil board propulsion system for surfboards and kite boards. So stay tuned!

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8 November 2022 Pre-register Early Entry Cost Ends: 1/27/2023 $1200 (plus tax) Late Entry Cost After: 1/28/22 $1,700 (plus tax) Payment by Check Must be postmarked by 1/28/22. Mail To: Bluewater Movements, Inc. PO Box 50114 Lighthouse Point, FL 33074 No checks accepted at Kick-Off party Cash, Visa, MC, Amex only. All registration and calcutta payments must be completed by close of kickoff party. February 22, 2023 Kickoff Party “Galuppi’s” At Pompano Beach Golf Course 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Captain’s Meeting 8:00PM Activities Final Registration Live Music Food & Bar Hospitality Auction Sponsor Displays February 24 & 25, 2023 COMPETITION DAYS Lines In 8:00 AM Lines Out 4:00 PM Deadline to submit release cards and media 6:00 PM Live Scoring February 26, 2023 Awards 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cocktails & Hors d’ oeuvres 4:00 PM Awards Dinner 4:30 PM Awards Ceremony 5:00 PM Galuppi's 1103 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
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10 UPCOMING SOUTH FLORIDA FISHING TOURNAMENTS (2022-23) DATE EVENT LOCATION November 5 Fish For the Cure Pompano Beach November 18 – 20 PELAGIC Florida Swordfish Shootout Florida Wide December 1 - 4 Islamorada Sailfish Tournament Whale Harbor, Islamorada December 1 - 4 Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic Marriott Resort, Stuart January 5 - 7, 2023 86th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby Sailfish Marina, Singer Island JANUARY 6 - 7 Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament Islamorada January 11 - 15 Operation Sailfish – 1st leg of “Quest for the Crest” Sailfish Series Sailfish Marina, Singer Island January 20 – 22 Annual Cheeca Lodge & Spa Presidential Sailfish Tournament Whale Harbor, Islamorada February 7 - 13 Annual Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach February 22 - 26 Sailfish Challenge – 2nd Leg of the “Quest for the Crest” Sailfish Series Ft. Lauderdale March 7 - 11 Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring Key Largo March 29 - 31 IGFA Light Tackle Open Sailfish Marina, Palm Beach Shores April 12 - 15 Viking Key West Challenge Fishing Tournament Key West April 12 - 16 Final Sail – 3rd Leg of the “Quest for the Crest” Sailfish Series Miami
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12 The 2023 Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race will start on January 4, 2023 Skipper's Meeting - Jan 3 First Warning Signal - Jan 4 Awards Party - Jan 6 Race Chairman: Chip Sabadash • Chair@keywestrace.org • 954-881-3094 Race Headquarters In Ft. Lauderdale: In Key West: Lauderdale Yacht Club To Be Determined 1725 SE 12th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 www.keywestrace.org • www.facebook.com/scorcsailing • HVAC • FIRE RESTORATIONWWW.DRYTECH247.COM
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BEYOND THE PAIN

When most people think about Chiropractic what do they envision? Most people would think about neck and back pain, whiplash, or some might even think about peak performance athletes getting adjusted during a game. Treating pain is just the beginning of what Chiropractic has to offer the world and I'm excited to show Fort Lauderdale what Chiropractic can do to help improve their quality of life.

RADICAL DOCTOR BELIEVES THAT THE BEST WAY TO GET HEALTHY IS TO STAY HEALTHY.

At Coast to Coast Chiropractic Healthcare we believe that Chiropractic is the process of analyzing the spine and nervous system using the latest technology so that we can detect and correct small misalignments of the vertebrae, known as subluxations. Subluxations prevent the proper flow of information to and from the brain. They occur when the bones of the spine misalign putting pressure on the nerves, thereby generating the wrong signals to your brain and/or body. When that happens your body starts to malfunction or express "dis-ease". By removing the subluxation we remove the stress on the nervous system, allowing your body to express health to its maximum potential the way it was designed to.

We believe that health is simple, "the power that made the body, heals the body", therefore all we do is make sure that we empower the body to do so.

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16 LOCAL MARINAS & YACHT CLUBS 17th Street Yacht Basin ............................................................ www.17thstreetyachtbasin.com (954) 527-6766 Aquamarina Oceanside www.ilovemymarina.com (954) 998-1697 Bahia Mar Yachting Center ................................................. www.bahiamaryachtingcenter.com (954) 627-6309 Coral Ridge Yacht Club www.cryc.net (954) 566-7886 Dania Beach Marina ............................................................................. www.daniabeachfl.gov (954) 647-8655 HarbourTowne Marina ............................................................. www.harbourtownemarina.com (954) 926-0300 Hidden Harbour Marina ........................................................ new.hidden-harbourmarina.com (954) 941-0498 Lauderdale Yacht Club ............................................................................................ www.lyc.org (954) 527-2209 Lighthouse Point Yacht Club www.lhpyc.com (954) 942-7244 Marina Bay Marina ................................................................................www.marinabay-fl.com (954) 791-7600 Marina One Yacht Club www.marinaone.com (954) 421-2500 Pier Sixty-Six Marina .................................................................. www.66marina.com (954) 726-3578 Sands Harbor Resort & Marina .............................................................. www.sandsharbor.com (954) 942-9100 SeaHaven Superyacht Marina ........................................................ www.seahavenmarina.com (954) 416-1860
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Towing, boarding is easy with the PRJ Shadow Catamaran 40

The PRJ Shadow Cat 40 is the answer to chase tender challenges. Decades at sea have led superyacht Captain Pedro Camargo to innovate this 40-foot catamaran power boat with optimized onboard space, shallow draft, stability, performance, and easy towing.

The first thing mariners notice is the electric extending bow ramp. With a button, the 33-inch wide platform, (wide enough for a wheelchair), lowers in the water at anchor, underway, or to the dock or beach for loading.

Perfect for diverse tasks, the Shadow Cat 40 can house personal watercraft, scuba diving gear, fishing equipment, paddleboards, and beach toys. The customizable cockpit modular design

allows for removable tables and seats under a 130 square-foot carbon-fiber hardtop. Also, passengers enjoy an air-conditioned head and cabin.

Twelve guests fit in comfort in 215 square-feet of deck and cockpit area. Lighter construction allows for smaller, more economical engines that use about a gallon per mile at cruising speed of 32 to 35 miles per hour with two 400 horse power Mercury Verado motors. Two aluminum tanks hold 300 gallons of fuel for a range of about 280 miles. The PRJ Shadow Cat 40 is trailerable at 9,500 pounds before fueling.

For details contact PRJ Boats at (954) 999-9890, PRJBoats.com, contact@PRJBoats.com

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Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Waterfront Home in South Florida.

DOES THE HOUSE HAVE “FIXED BRIDGES” TO TRAVEL UNDER TO GET TO THE OCEAN?

The first point that a boater is going to pay attention to when purchasing a waterfront home is whether there is a fixed bridge that their boat must travel under to get to the Intracoastal waterway and eventually out to the ocean via boat travel. If there is a fixed bridge or multiple fixed bridges then the boater would need to ensure that their boat could fit under all the fixed bridges. Always get the answers to the following questions: What is the clearance to travel under the bridges both at low tide and at high tide. If there is not a fixed bridge and height is not an issue for a large vessel always make sure that the width of the canal is adequate for your boat. Be knowledgeable about any fixed bridges and you will be ready to cruise right out to the ocean on your boat without any issues and just relax!

IS THE SEAWALL OF THE HOME IN GOOD CONDITION?

When purchasing a waterfront home in South Florida make sure you have the seawall thoroughly inspected by a certified marine contractor. Always make it a point to be aware of the following questions: Is the seawall constructed with batter piles or is it a rock wall? Are there any cracks that need to be filled with hydraulic cement? Does the “Cap of the wall” need to be raised to prevent flooding at certain times a year. Is there a proper footer at the base of the seawall to prevent any erosion. Is there any marine growth that needs to be cleaned off the face of the seawall? All of these questions should be addressed at the time of inspection to evaluate the condition of the seawall. Take care of your seawall

and you will be a happy waterfront homeowner for years to come!

IS THE DOCK READY “BOAT READY”?

Is the dock of the home ready to accommodate a boat on day one of your ownership? Some of the major features that you should review about the dock are the following: Does the dock already have heavy fenders to prevent your boat from banging against the pilings when docking a boat. Are there S cleats already installed on the dock to allow for docking a vessel? Is there a power/ water station installed on the dock to allow for shore power? (Make sure that there is enough power coming to the dock for your vessel.) Is there proper lighting installed on the pilings of the dock to allow for docking at night? Are there safety ladders on both sides of the dock to allow someone access to get in and out of the water if necessary. Make sure that your dock is “Boat Ready”, and you will enjoy boating safely from your dock from day one!

DO I NEED A BOAT LIFT? IS THE HOME IN A NO WAKE ZONE?

Watching boat traffic is beautiful and one of the main reasons that people enjoy living on the water in South Florida. But the one thing that comes with boat traffic is boat wake. Boat wake can cause your boat to “knock into” your dock. Over time this can cause both damage to your boat and damage to the dock. One solution to protect your vessel and extend the life of the boat is a boat lift. If there is a lift located at the property, the questions that you need to get answers to are the following: How much does my boat weigh and will the lift support the weight of my

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boat? Is the motor of the boat lift working properly? Is the lift traveling up and down the tracks smoothly or does any marine growth need to be removed from the tracks of the lift. Does the boat lift have a remote control, and are all the remote controls present at closing? Keeping your boat out of the water on a boat lift can be a fantastic feature so keep your boat “high and dry” and you will

IS THE DEPTH OF THE WATER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR BOAT? CAN I DREDGE THE CANAL IF I NEED TO?

One major issue that people don’t always pay attention to is the depth of the water off their dock. In many cases in South Florida the water depth can be very shallow at low tide. This is often times the case if a boat has not been docked there for many years and sediment has accrued over time. If this is the case one might say, “I will just dredge, no big deal.” But sometimes it is not always that simple. To dredge in a canal, you must get a permit. The first question to ask would be: Is there any seagrass growing on the bottom of the canal. Seagrass is a part of the natural ecosystem in South Florida, and it is protected food source for manatees. Many times, it cannot be removed. Consult a professional prior purchasing the home to determine the depth of the canal and confirm that you can obtain a permit to dredge if necessary. No boat likes to sit on the bottom of the canal. Make sure the water is an ample depth to accommodate your boat any you and your boat will be ready to enjoy boating from your home!

When living in South Florida, being on or around the water is one of the simple pleasures in life. Create a safe and functional environment for boating at your property and then you can enjoy waterfront living for years to come.

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IGFA RELEASE RECOMMENDATIONS

Modifying the types of hooks you use can significantly affect a fish’s chances for survival after it is released. When fishing with natural bait (dead or alive), IGFA strongly encourages the use of non-offset circle hooks. Extensive research on species from salmon to sailfish has demonstrated that circle hooks gut hook significantly fewer fish without sacrificing catch rates. Lures that have treble hooks should have the barbs bent down or removed to facilitate easier hook removal.

Interested in the science behind circle hooks? Read Circle hooks, 'J' hooks and drop-back time: a hook performance study of the south Florida recreational live-bait fishery for sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus published in Fisheries Management and Ecology in 2007.

If you’re not going to photograph your fish or document it for record purposes, the best method is to not remove the fish from the water. In-water releases can be aided by the use of de-hooking devices that eliminate the need to boat the fish and keep hands safe distances away from the fish. If the fish has swallowed the hook, it is much better for the angler to cut the leader as close to the fish as possible, rather than trying to forcibly remove the hook.

If a fish needs to be removed from the water to remove the hook and/or document it for record purposes, anglers should use either their hands or knotless, rubberized landing net. Most small to moderately large sized fish can be landed by hand. Ideally, this should be done with wet hands or soft, wet gloves to minimize slime and scale loss. Lip gripping devices may be used to help subdue fish. However, they should not be used to hoist fish vertically out of the water, as this can cause damage to jaw muscle and bone as well as to internal organs. The best method for removing fish from the water is to grip the fish or the lower jaw and support the fish’s underside. Again, the point is always to hold fish horizontally and not vertically.

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Foundation works worldwide to advance the conservation of billfish and associated species to improve the health of oceans and economies. Considering the context of a planet with over seven billion human inhabitants, conservation strategies must be forward-looking and adaptive. By accounting for the roles of billfish within the marine environment as well as in relation to their interactions with humanity, TBF’s conservation campaigns maintain the flexibility to adapt to emergent threats as well as those which have historically confronted resource managers. TBF employs a multi-tiered, proactive suite of initiatives involving research—both biological and socioeconomic–education, and advocacy projects. As billfish and other highly migratory species are not confined to the territorial waters of any one nation, these strategies must also take into account the differences in culture and law inherent to the international arena. Empowered by an internationally diverse constituent network, The Billfish Foundation is uniquely equipped to do just this.

The Billfish

Established in 1990, The Billfish Foundation’s Tag and Release Program is the largest private billfish tagging database in the world and the cornerstone of TBF’s conservation and advocacy efforts. With more than 220,000 tag and release reports, TBF receives over 15,000 tag and release records annually from across the globe and provides vital information for billfish conservation.

The success of TBF’s Tag and Release program is contributed to the dedicated anglers and captains around the globe that voluntarily tag, release, and report their billfish catches. The deployment of traditional tags and the data gathered from recaptured billfish provides valuable scientific data to further understand growth rates, migratory patterns, habitat utilization, and post-release survival rates. Tag and release data also provides valuable information for stock assessments that are instrumental in a time when industrial longlines represent the largest source of marlin mortality. This valuable data, much of it impossible to measure without the use of traditional tagging, provides the groundwork for conservation minded policy, scientific advancement, and gives insight into the demographics and socio-economic benefits generated from billfishing.

As tagging provides The Billfish Foundation with substance for its conservation efforts, TBF recognizes those anglers and captains that tag and release the most billfish each year at an awards ceremony at the Miami International Boat Show. The annual International Tag & Release Competition recognizes members who tag and release the most billfish by species in

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each of the world’s oceans. TBF award winners are the ‘who’s who of the billfishing world’ and are those that do not just catch and release a great number of fish, but embody and share a common conservation ethic. As captains and anglers on the water represent the first line in billfish conservation, recognition of their efforts provides a means to illustrate the direct link between catch and release fishing and marine conservation. To recognize the efforts of all of its members, TBF also provides release certificates for those that report billfish tags and releases.

PROPER TAGGING TECHNIQUES

AFTER THE FISH IS LEADERED: Bring the billfish alongside the boat. Idle the boat forward and maintain this position to allow the billfish to calm down and allow for easier tagging. Never attempt to tag a jumping or thrashing fish. This can be not only dangerous for the health of the billfish but for you too!

NEVER remove the fish from the water. This can result in fatal damage to the fish for two reasons. Excess rubbing and drying can result in the loss of the protective slime coat found on the surface of the fish. Without this protective covering, the fish becomes susceptible to bacterial infections and parasites. Additionally, the skeleton of a billfish is designed for the buoyant conditions of the ocean. Removing the fish from the water, even onto the gunnel, causes the skeleton to come under the full strain of gravity, which can damage the skeleton and internal organs.

It is vitally important that the tag be placed in the proper area: in the dorsal muscle well behind the head and gill plates, above the lateral line and away from all vital organs (see Figure 1). It is not necessary to use a great deal of force to insert the tag. A firm, well-aimed stroke is best. Place the appli cator against the fish’s flank and push, inserting the tag until the stopper assembly is pressed against the fish. Improper tag placement or tagging too hard can result in serious injury or death to the fish. Speed tagging often results in injury. (800) 438-8247 • (954) 938-0150 5100 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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Marine Insurance Tips

1) Current Trends in Marine Insurance:

We are presently in a tough market for marine insurance, especially on vessels over 30 feet and over 15 years of age.

South Florida is considered to be a higher risk area with theft issues, coastal hurricane exposure, a litigious environment, among other factors.

Within the last few months, a couple of yacht insurance carriers have begun non-renewing policies and have pulled out of the State of Florida entirely, pushing some vessels into the surplus lines market (known as non-admitted carriers). A non-admitted carrier is less regulated by the State insurance department, not financially backed by the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association “FIGA”, and can raise and lower rates and make

policy changes (at renewal---not mid-term of a policy period) more easily as the market dicatates. In general, it is better to obtain insurance with an “Admitted” carrier, but often this is not possible.

Another current trend is for some insurance providers to require vessels not be kept on a lift during a hurricane. It may seem like a lift is a safe place to secure a vessel, BUT loss experience has shown that lifts are not designed to handle the torque and wind load of a powerful storm. Another issue with securing a vessel to a lift is storm surge, where the water raises up and over or into the vessel.

2) Tips on getting the lowest rate:

There are a few things that help boaters obtain the lowest rate possible. Completing a boating

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safety course, or obtaining a Captain’s license, are both good ways. On smaller vessels most insurance companies give credit for having prior insurance, having favorable credit, being claim free, owning a home, and having a safe place to moor/store the vessel.

On larger vessels and those over 10 years of age, an in and out of water survey is most often required every three years (some carriers require within the last 18 months). It is important to keep this in mind, next time you have the vessel hauled out for annual maintenance, in case it is time for a new survey.

On high value vessels and most importantly vessels with multiple outboard engines, it is normally required that the vessel have a GPS theft tracking device—and that the device have a current monitoring contract in effect at the time of a loss.

3) Hurricane Preparedness

It is vital to have a hurricane plan in place. Most seasoned boat owners and those who have been through a hurricane are more familiar with the process than newer boaters. Hauling a vessel out of the water and securing it inside a building or next to a house on a trailer is a good idea. If a vessel will remain in the water, remove all loose covers & canvas, lower or remove outriggers, antennas, etc. Some insurance carriers exclude coverage if a vessel is on a lift during a storm (check your policy). Plan in advance and have a backup plan if needed.

4) Things not to claim:

Insurance is meant to provide protection

for catastrophic loss, and is not designed to be a maintenance plan. A small scratch in the gelcoat or a minor dent on a prop should be taken care of out of pocket. It often saves a significant amount of money to carry higher deductibles and self insure for smaller issues.

5) Why it is more expensive to title a vessel in a Corporation or LLC Be aware that some insurance companies charge extra premium if a vessel is not titled in an individual name. A corporation/trust/LLC is a different type of entity, often with other exposures, and although these could be a way to protect assets and limit liability, this is not always the case. In addition to possible added premium, there is also a cost to setup and maintain a corporation, extra tax return, etc.

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Keeping Broward County Reefs Healthy

Keeping Broward County Reefs Healthy Just as Broward County’s beaches attract tourists, the ocean environment draws diving and fishing enthusiasts from all over the world and Broward is home to part of the only coral reef in the continental United States. The reefs extend the entire length of the County and are separated into three distinct north-south tracts (inner, middle, and outer). These reef tracts range in depth from 15 feet on the inner reef tract to 90 feet on the outer tract.

Reef Monitoring Program

There are 25 permanent research sites located offshore of Broward’s 23 miles of coastline and these sites have been monitored periodically since the 1980s, and continuously since 1997.At each monitoring site, the numbers and types of corals and sponges are recorded to compare differences in between sites and over time. Numerous one square-meter areas of reef are photographed and studied to monitor changes in the reef environment, and fish counts are carried out to determine the number and types of fishes found at each of the study sites. In addition, sediment collections are sampled at each of the sites to determine the amount and grain size sediments that settle onto the reef. The results of this biological monitoring not only provide a time series record of Broward County’s reef system, but also assist in the identification of factors which may damage organisms or reduce the populations of corals and sponges on the reef.

Artificial Reef Program

Since 1982, the Broward County has created over 112 artificial reefs off our shores. The reefs, which are designed to create a new stable substrate, are made from a variety of materials including ships, barges, oil rigs, limestone rock, concrete culverts, engineered concrete artificial reef modules, and other environmentally suitable artificial reef materials. These materials are placed at various depths where they quickly become habitat for a large number of marine organisms. Through the artificial reef program, we are not only creating additional habitat for various marine organisms and fish, but are also protecting the reefs as boat

anchors and scuba divers can cause physical damage to natural reefs by breaking coral or “uprooting” other attached marine animals. This will benefit both our environment and our economy for years to come. Tax deductible donations of material, services, and transportation costs have been the keys to the success of the Artificial Reef Program and donations are always welcome.

Tire Reef Removal Project

When creating an artificial reef, it is important to understand how the materials will act over time in the ocean. Ships, concrete, and limestone boulders are materials that have been used locally and worldwide and have been very successful in creating reefs while tires are an example of material that may not be suitable for use as an artificial reef. Broward County is working with State and Federal agencies to remove a failed artificial reef constructed wholly from tires.

Diving on an Artificial Reef

Many scuba divers have found artificial reefs to be beautiful and exciting dives. The artificial reefs in Broward County are diverse in type, depth, and level of diving difficulty. You can follow these guidelines to help make your diving on Broward’s artificial reefs a safe and enjoyable experience:

• Never dive alone; always have a dive buddy with you.

• At a minimum, you should be Wreck Diver SCUBACertified. This certification is available through most dive facilities in Broward County.

• Always assess the weather conditions before leaving the dock and again at the wreck site. Once on the site, you and your dive buddy can determine if the wave height, current, and/or visibility will allow for a safe dive.

• When diving on an artificial reef, you should always leave someone on board the boat that can operate the boat in an emergency. This person should maintain a watch for divers surfacing downstream of the artificial reef.

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• Be aware of the hazards of fishing line and other debris that may snag a diver while on an artificial reef. Each diver should carry a knife and/or wire cutters to avoid entanglement.

• It is not recommended that you go inside any wreck. The most colorful and beautiful corals, sponges, and fish are on the outside of the wreck.

• Pre-plan your dive and stay with that plan to avoid trouble.

• Finally, only dive within your capability.

Fishing on an Artificial Reef

Many different types of fish can be caught over or near artificial reefs. Reefs deeper than 200 feet are especially productive for large open-water predators. Amberjack, strong fighting fish that can weigh over 100 pounds, are one of the most common reef residents.These fish school over the artificial reefs from January to July, with May being the peak month.

Other species of wreck dwellers are black, gag, warsaw, and snowy groupers. Giant goliath grouper also make many of the wrecks their home. Additionally, many species, including sailfish, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, mutton snapper, and cobia appear to use the artificial reefs as feeding areas and can be caught in abundance many hundreds of yards from the artificial reef.

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Keeping Broward County Reefs Healthy For more information on Broward County’s reefs, email Dr. Kenneth Banks or call 954-519-1207 or go to www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine/Pages/Reefs.aspx

SouthFlorida is one of the most vulnerable areas on the United States coast for a hurricane. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew, the most powerful storm in Miami-Dade County, registering as a Category V, and the third strongest in U.S. history with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph, came ashore and destroyed many marinas in south Miami-Dade County. Hurricanes that exceed 110 mph can be expected to occur in south Florida about once every 10 years. The population of Miami-Dade County continues to increase, bringing many boaters with little hurricane experience.

The wind will be the biggest enemy. There are several things to do to help minimize its overwhelming affects. Knowing how to secure your boat and where to keep your boat are the two primary concerns. The most important thing to remember is DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Being prepared in advance by having a plan and prac ticing your plan will help to protect your life and property.

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Experienced freight forwarders and yacht provisioners trust Tropic Air Charters with time-sensitive air freight deliveries throughout Florida and The Bahamas. The aircraft of choice is the Britten-Norman Islander, one of the world’s safest and most successful twin-engine aircraft designs with proven short-runway performance. Our facilities are located at the convenient Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), where we receive and load up to 1,400 lbs. of freight on each plane for expedited delivery to the 60+ Bahamian airports. Highly adaptable interior seating configurations allow for dedicated air freight shipments, or a combination of freight and passengers. Bahamian resorts and restaurants count on us to deliver perishables, gourmet foods, fine wine and beverages, etc. Construction firms use our services daily to move tools, equipment, personnel and raw materials.

Tropic Air Charters is an “on-demand” air carrier, which allows for the ultimate scheduling flexibility and the ability to make changes. We, therefore, play an important role

in the planning and execution of many successful yachting excursions (personnel, food, medical supplies, etc.), sport fishing tournaments (participants, equipment, food, tackle, etc.) and recreational pursuits (scuba and snorkel gear, life vests, rafts, etc.).

Our most common destinations include Nassau, Freeport, Bimini, Cat Cay, West End, Deepwater Cay, Walker’s Cay, Chub Cay, Great Harbor Cay, San Andros, Sandy Point, Spanish Cay, Treasure Cay, Andros Town, Marsh Harbour, Congo Town, North Eleuthera, Rock Sound, Governor’s Harbour, Norman’s Cay, New Bight, Staniel Cay, Exuma, Stella Maris, Rum Cay, Deadman’s Cay, San Salvador, etc.

If you are in the freight forwarding/ yacht provisioning business, vacationer, a lifelong traveler to/from the Bahamas, a sport fisherman or planning the trip of a lifetime, please contact us for an air charter quotation. We commit to providing high-quality communications and successful outcomes for you and your customers.

Tropic Air Charters Inc.

Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)

N.W. 21st Terrace

#8

Lauderdale, FL 33309

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