Yachting & Sportfishing for Pelagic Treasures along
“Florida’s Treasure Coast”
Fishing, sailing, scuba diving, or just cruising along the Treasure Coast’s picturesque waters promises to be plenty of fun and adventure as we embark upon 2026. Tight lines, taught sails, and safe seas to all.
The Fort Pierce Kingfish Mayhem kicks off the season. The Kingfish Mayhem Pro Series is world-class, competitive, and high paying. Welcome to the big leagues, with over $1,000,000 in prizes. It runs from April 15th to 18th and the awards will be on Sunday, April 19. It is now the Fort Pierce King Mackerel Invitational which awarded $685,000 in 15 categories to 100 boats last year. The awards will be handed out at the Fort Pierce City Marina.
We have the 30th Annual St. Lucie County Fishing Frenzy Fort Pierce sponsored by the St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce. It takes place May 8th and 9th at the City Marina in historic downtown Fort Pierce. This offshore Dolphin fishing tournament offers 1st thru 4th place cash prizes for the heaviest Dolphin. Weigh-in is Saturday May 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will be one heck of a show!
Don’t forget to make plans for the 32nd Annual Blue Water Open Offshore Charity Fishing Tournament out of the Sebastian Inlet on May 30th. Hosted by the Sebastian Exchange Club and held at Capt. Hiram’s, it draws competitors from all over to enjoy what is one of the most fun fundraisers all year along the Treasure Coast. For more info, to sign up to fish, or to sponsor, please go to www.fishingforcharity.org/bluewateropen/
For all ye’ sailors, the Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation will have their summer regattas going strong from June thru August out of Jaycee Park in Fort Pierce. And the U.S. Sailing Center Martin County will host a full slate of regattas. Go to www.usscmc.org/regattas for updates.
They don’t call Florida’s Treasure Coast “The Sportfishing Capital of the World” for nothing! Get your boats ready for an awesome 2026. Full bait wells, coolers and tight lines! Tight sails! Ahoy mates! Have lots of fun out on the water and enjoy all the natural beauty it has to offer!!!
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SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
TREASURE COAST Youth Sailing Foundation
The Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Inc. (TCYSF), located at Jaycee Park in Fort Pierce, Florida is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation founded in 2006. The primary mission of TCYSF is to introduce the youth of the Treasure Coast to the joys and responsibilities of sailing while teaching safety, teamwork and the basics of sailing in a fun atmosphere.
In addition to providing a series of week long summer classes for 7-14 year olds, TCYSF also partners with local schools and homeschooling programs to provide lessons during the school year. Outside of structured courses, TCYSF offers informal, fun-oriented, one-day sailing experiences in partnership with local service organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club and the Police Athletic League. Adult lessons can also be arranged.
Fort Pierce SPORTFISHING CLUB
About Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club
The Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club was established in 1980. We are a family-oriented organization whose members share an interest in sportfishing, conservation, community service, and boating.
Our Meetings are the Third Wednesday of Every Month
Free to Attend. $60 to Join for single or family. Guests are welcome. 6:30pm @ Fort Pierce Yacht Club 700 N Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
We have T-shirts for sale, 50/50 prizes, and guest speakers who share the best fishing info around.
We are a not-for-profit club, and our membership, sales, and tournaments allow us to give donations to various community interests, such as sinking of decommissioned boats for reef enhancement, scholarships to IRSC, and we have several sites for recycling old fishing lines, just to name a few!
The FPSC has been a staple in the fishing community in Fort Pierce since 1980!
NAVIGATE YOUR WELLNESS:
Unlocking Vitality with “Chiropractic Neurology, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic Care”
Imagine gliding across the open water, your body and mind as finely tuned as the vessel beneath you. Optimal health isn’t just about easing discomfort—it’s about sharpening focus, boosting energy, and embracing vibrant longevity.
Chiropractic neurology, acupuncture, and chiropractic care combine cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom to elevate your well-being, ensuring you thrive both on and off the water.
Chiropractic Care: The Foundation of Resilience
Chiropractic care aligns the body’s structure through targeted spinal and joint adjustments, ensuring optimal function and durability.
• Improved Posture and Mobility: Enhances smooth movement for active lifestyles.
• Faster Recovery: Reduces downtime from physical exertion or injury.
• Joint Longevity: Minimizes wear on tissues for sustained strength.
Chiropractic Neurology: Precision for Mind and Body
This advanced discipline integrates neurological science with chiropractic expertise to optimize brain-body performance, going beyond pain relief to enhance overall function.
• Enhanced Cognitive Clarity: Improves focus and decision-making under pressure.
• Improved Balance and Coordination: Supports agility for dynamic activities.
• Stress Resilience: Strengthens nervous system adaptability for peak performance.
Acupuncture: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Vitality
Rooted in millennia of tradition, acupuncture restores balance to the body’s energy systems through precise needle placement, promoting cellular health and vitality.
• Reduced Inflammation: Supports faster recovery and less physical stress.
• Mental Clarity: Fosters calm focus for high-stakes moments.
• Anti-Aging Benefits: Enhances cellular repair for sustained energy and longevity. Together, these disciplines offer a dynamic approach to health optimization, blending innovation and tradition to keep you at your best. Whether you’re navigating the seas or savoring life’s quieter moments, chiropractic neurology, acupuncture, and chiropractic care empower you to live with precision, energy, and timeless vitality.
Straighten Your Smile
with Invisalign at Schwerer Dental Care
Transform your smile discreetly and comfortably with Invisalign® clear aligners, available at Schwerer Dental Care in Fort Pierce, Oviedo, and Jensen Beach. This innovative system offers a nearly invisible way to straighten teeth—no metal brackets or wires required. Our experienced team creates a personalized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle, giving you the freedom to eat what you want and smile confidently throughout the process.
Contact Schwerer Dental Care to schedule your Invisalign consultation and discover how easy it can be to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. Our caring professionals are dedicated to your comfort and results, guiding you every step of the way to a straighter, more radiant smile. Whether you have questions about our office, are interested in a consultation, or would like to schedule an appointment for care, our friendly and knowledgeable office team welcomes your phone call.
WILLIS CUSTOM YACHTS
- Your South Florida Refit Facility
Here at Willis Custom Yachts in Stuart, Florida we are well versed in performing mechanical, interior, and exterior refits on vessels up to 120’ in length. With 6 covered bays to keep your vessel out of the elements, 24 wet slips and over 50 open spaces on the hard, rest assured that WCY can attend to your needs.
When planning a mechanical refit, we start by taking weights/ balances of the vessel, then scan the engine room to ensure proper fitment of the new engine package and associated infrastructure. With this information we are able to design the machinery space in CAD before ever removing the existing powerplants, letting the customer choose their exact upgrades before ever removing parts from the vessel. Not only does this help with accurate estimating, but it helps figure out unexpected design challenges that often occur during refits.
Once the refit has been completed, WCY will work with the engine manufacturer to commission the vessel and ensure that all parameters are met to ensure long lasting optimal performance of your vessel.
We also specialize in full exterior refits, like in-house fabrication of custom hard tops and towers with Willis Bausch Towers, full paint jobs in our two enclosed paint booths using Awlcraft, Axalta, and Alexseal paints, metal polishing and fabrication, and anything else needed to make your vessel shine like new.
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE:
• Teak deck sand outs and installation
• Seakeeper installation
• Bow and stern thruster installation
• Dometic Optimus Steering installation
• Running gear and engine alignments
• Bonding inspections
• Shore power converters
• Bottom jobs and annual service items
Miss Fort Pierce Fishing Inc.
– Interview with Capt. Scott Golden
Q: Hi Captain Scott. Tell us a bit about yourself. When did you got hooked on fishing?
A: I grew up in this industry. Been working on boats since I was in my early teens in New Jersey. I think I was 3 or 4 when I first got a fishing pole in my hands. Got my license at 19 years old and became a blue fish captain of a drift boat.
One of my happiest days was when one of the guys on the bottom fish boat asked me to come captain on it. My first party boat I bought was when I was 28 years old, I’m now 55.
Q: Why did you decide to down here from Delaware to Florida, and why Fort Pierce?
A: All my family moved down to Florida. I sold my boat in Rehoboth Beach, came down here and went on some party boats. My ex’s 7-year-old daughter was my fishing partner. One day she looked me right in the eye on the way back home and said, “Scott, we have to buy another boat!” I asked her “Why?” She told me, “These guys are bozos!”
Two years later I rolled the boat in the inlet. My family lives in South Florida, but I picked Fort Pierce because I always liked the fishing and the layout of the inlet. Plus, there was a need for what type of big boat we wanted.
Q: What type of boat is the Miss Fort Pierce and what kind of work have you done on it recently?
A: It’s built by East Bay Boatworks. Custom built on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Specifically, for passenger fishing. The boat builder is from generations of building passenger boats. It’s a proven hull for rough waters like the mid-Atlantic. I’m only the 4th owner.
I just gave it a major retro fit. Brand new cabinet, interior walls. Bathrooms, sinks, complete yacht like paint job on the exterior hull. I kw to 2 kw transducers. Brand new electronics, state of the art.
Q: Tell us a bit about the local fishing?
A: We anchor fish off Fort Pierce, the only all day full time all day boat on the Treasure Coast. All trips are limited load – 28 passengers max. It can fit 78 but this way there’s no crowds, and way more personalized service. Everyone can pick their spot when they make their reservations, just like the airlines! We bottom fish mainly for snapper all year long. Every 3 to 4 months we switch how and where due to the season, the weather, water temperature. The bait is generally the same. We usually go 12 miles to 15 miles offshore, but every now and then as close as 6 miles.
Q: Tell us about your private charters, private parties, that sort of thing.
A: We’re available for fishing and cruises. Family, business, church. It can be booked on 5 to 9 hour trips. Also we do evening cruises on the Intracoastal and burials at sea. All booked in advance by calling our office. It’s a real personalized way for groups to get together. Really really good service and great reviews. It’s a clean boat with good bathrooms! To find out more, or make reservations
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Marine
TAILORED FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS
Moisture presents unique mold risks aboard boats, yachts, and vessels. Our specialized Marine Division delivers mold testing, inspection, and remediation services specifically designed for marine interiors, cabins, bilges, HVAC systems, engine rooms, storage areas, and more...
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
1. Comprehensive Marine Mold Testing
• Air & Swab Sampling: Captures airborne spores and surface contamination in cabins and hidden compartments.
• Moisture Mapping: Moisture meters and infrared technology scan walls, wood paneling, and hull junctions.
• Particle Counters & Laser Inspection Tools: Detect mold invisible to the naked eye, including in insulation and behind bulkheads
2. Professional Inspection Report
• Delivered in 2–3 business days, it includes lab-verified mold species identification and moisture analysis.
• Clear recommendations for remediation scope, risk level, and preventive strategies
3. Certified Marine Mold Remediation
• Containment Implementation: Create negativepressure zones with HEPA vacuums and air scrubbers.
• Specialized Treatments: Coldmist fogging, antifungal biocide, dryice blasting, and manual decontamination.
• HVAC & Duct Sanitization: Tackle mold in air handlers and vent systems using marine-safe solutions
4. PostRemediation Clearance & FollowUp
• Optional clearance testing with final lab certification, ideal for owner compliance and resale documentation.
• Project wrap-up with maintenance tips, moisture control guidance, and seasonal prevention plans
risk of recurrence through moisture control strategies and maintenance recommendations.
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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