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Fall 2018

CONTENTS >

ON THE COVER | Green Turtle Cay near New Plymouth, Bahamas. Photo courtesy of Dori Arrington

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Log 12 / What’s New 14 / Nauti Shopper 26 / Captain’s Tips 30 / Port Personalities 38 / Smart Boater 76

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YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE Tackling 10 of the top waterside football stadiums in America.

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WELLNESS ON THE WATER Water — It’s Good for the Soul.

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YOUR NEXT STOP FOR EXCLUSIVE EVENTS Exploring new places and events is a big part of owning or chartering a boat.

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FOCUS ON FLORIDA

94 Create Family Traditions in Florida and

Build Memories to Last a Lifetime

100 Florida’s Top Yacht Clubs

Impressive locations chock full of luxurious amenities.

109 After the Storm Comes a Rainbow

Feeding Frenzy

Despite an unprecedented storm season last year, the Virgin Islands are as appealing as ever — and open for business.

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56 Cruise Itinerary Abacos: The Best of the Bahamas 82 Cruising through History

Fabulous Forts of the Coastal Southeast

EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT

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20 Cruising with Members Bonding on a Boat — How one wayward family

The Florida Keys invite you to witness their tropical resurrection.

116 Five Star Chefs Spark a Florida

16 Weekend Warrior Biloxi to Orange Beach

27 Destination St. Petersburg, FL 34 Destination California’s Channel Islands 36 Destination Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach, NC 74 Marina Spotlight Ocean World Marina 79 This or That Baltimore vs. Boston 80 Food Fish On 89 Marina Spotlight Turnberry Marina 154 Cast Off

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EDITOR’S LOG >

Dear Member:

Susan, Joy and Lucy

This past May, I was fortunate to travel to the Virgin Islands to charter a 36 Aquila from MarineMax Vacations to see firsthand how the islands were recovering after Hurricane Irma. It was an amazing and uplifting week, and you can read about my trip on page 68. The people who live in the Virgin Islands are some of the most resilient I have met. Every person I spoke to told me tales of major destruction to their homes and businesses, and yet they not only remained extremely positive, but the island was humming with activity and welcoming visitors. We also covered a story about the Florida Keys recovery (on page 109) — again another

inspiring story about how people came together to rebuild and attract guests back to this beautiful island chain.

Marinalife is also excited to announce an addition to our team — Susan Elnicki Wade joined Marinalife as our new Managing Editor. Susan is no stranger to Marinalife and to our readers as she has been writing fantastic stories about the Chesapeake Bay and beyond for our magazine for many years.

If you have story ideas and want to connect with Susan, please e-mail her at susan@marinalife.com.

We are thrilled with the lineup of stories in this issue — including a special Florida section focusing on the many activities and exciting places to eat and play in the Sunshine State. Fall means football for many of us, so now you can extend your boating season by cruising to the top football stadiums that are accessible by water.

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BILOXI TO ORANGE BEACH

BY ELLEN HONEY

Lying quietly between the jazz horns of New Orleans and the jet blasts of Pensacola are the sand beaches of the Gulf Coast. Beyond the beaches await coastline towns overflowing with art, history, music and delectable cuisine.

BILOXI

Some people think of Biloxi as a go-to destination for golf courses, fishing and casinos, but its streets are also peppered with local cultural exhibits.

The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum’s photographs chronicle the first Native American settlements through generations of immigrants — all part of the region’s melting-pot culture. Exhibits include an authentic replica of a Biloxi oyster schooner.

The Mardi Gras Museum is housed in a historic antebellum (c. 1847) building. The Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and his restored home, Beauvoir Mansion, sit on 51 acres with views of the Mississippi Sound.

A stroll in one of several arts districts like Rue Magnolia turns into an art walk. The eye-catching OhrO’Keefe Museum of Art (OOMA) showcases the ceramics of George E. Ohr, the self-proclaimed “mad potter of Biloxi.” Designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, TIME magazine named this museum one of the top five architectural structures in the world.

Biloxi Small Craft Harbor and the newly renovated Point Cadet Marina (vessels to 100 feet) are centrally located. For local cuisine and music, amble over to the Fillin’ Station or the Half Shell. To explore more distant attractions and casinos, jump aboard the Casino Hopper.

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DAY 1: PASCAGOULA

Biloxi to Pascagoula — 33 NM Heading east, stay in the channel to avoid the many islands and sandbars along the route to Pascagoula, which Outdoor Life rated one of the top 200 best towns in America. Pirate Jean Lafitte, Andrew Jackson and Ulysses S. Grant all considered it home at some point in their lives. The city touts a rich three-century history and incredible antebellum architecture.

The LaPointe-Krebs house (c. 1757) is the oldest confirmed building in the entire Mississippi Valley. Dating from the French Colonial Period, it pre-dates the Revolutionary War by two decades.

The house is currently undergoing an extensive restoration and is a point of pride to residents.

Situated in a natural estuary, the city is an ecotourism mecca. The 10-mile Pascagoula River Blueway is home to abundant animal life including more than 22 endangered species. Two-thirds of Eastern breeding

migratory birds use the river and its marshes as a resting point. Round Island Lighthouse anchors Lighthouse Park, which is the trailhead not only for the Blueway, but also for Pascagoula’s Environmental Trail and Historic Bike Trail.

Nearby, kid-friendly Pascagoula Beach Park includes a splash pad, playground, picnic areas and a series of walking paths with markers revealing the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city.

After all the sightseeing, adults head for Jacks by the Tracks for “food, friends, music and whiskey.” Scranton’s Restaurant distinctive dining experience includes peeking inside the old town vault and original jail cell with bars intact.

Gulf Coast explorers seeking a friendly port are welcome at Singing River Yacht Club. For an overnight slip, try Tiki Restaurant & Marina or Mary Walker Marina, both in Gautier.

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DAY 2: MOBILE

Pascagoula to Mobile — 59 NM it has been designated a national natural landmark.

But you can also experience plenty of wild life on the city streets. Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America, but if you follow the sound of music and festivity, you may find a street party any time of year. Close off a street, adorn ancient oaks with hanging lanterns, top tables with white linens and flowers, and you have a traditional Mobile street party.

The city’s diversity is showcased in

cultural and historic attractions from tea time at a historic plantation home to the Battleship USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park. The recently renovated Mobile Museum of Art is now the largest art museum on the coast between New Orleans and Tampa.

Just five miles south of MM 0 on the ICW, the Dog River Marina Complex is close to town and offers transient slips, competitive fuel rates and comprehensive service.

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Cruising eastward, be mindful of the numerous ships in the channel. Mobile is one of America’s oldest cities and was once called the “Paris of the South.” Known for miles of streets with canopies of majestic live oaks, the city’s oldest living resident, a massive 300-year-old Duffee Oak, is one of the city’s 3,000 centenarian trees.

As a cultural center of the Gulf, Mobile delivers an authentic gumbo of experiences unlike anywhere in the south. Throughout old historic neighborhoods, sweeping front porches — considered a living room extension by Mobilians — have swings and rockers with colorful pillows, large hanging plants, intricate lighting and often a napping dog. Bienville Square is home to a colony of squirrels so tame they’ll eat a treat right out of your hands.

Of the 550+ restaurants in Mobile, locals like Dauphin’s and Felix Fish. A classic regional dish created by a hometown chef is West Indies Seafood Salad: lump crab meat, onions, citrus and a sprinkle of Creole spice.

The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is one of the largest intact wetland ecosystems in America and is so rich in diverse wildlife,

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Orange Beach pier at sunset

DAY 3: ORANGE BEACH Mobile to Orange Beach — 60 NM Orange Beach offers miles of sugar-white sand beaches and access to the interior bays and bayous lying just north of Perdido Pass.

Transients are welcome at two world-class marinas. Nestled in a fully protected harbor only minutes from the Gulf and ICW is Orange Beach Marina, a full-service facility. The on-site restaurant made Southern Living’s list of Top Five Restaurants in the South. Fisher’s Upstairs or Fisher’s Dockside, two kitchens with distinct concepts, can satisfy any palette.

A superb sport fishing area is just minutes away or take a southerly course to reach one of the best bill fishing hot spots in the nation.

Along the ICW is The Wharf Marina, part of a family entertainment district with multiple dining and shopping options, a zipline, a ferris wheel and more.

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Come dusk, The Wharf ’s main street is flooded with a magical show of light and sound. Saunders Yachtworks, with locations in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, is family owned and offers a complete range of services and maintenance for yacht owners.

Because of the proximity to Pensacola, you might even see the Blue Angels practice flight maneuvers during your visit. Before leaving town, stop by The Ruby Slipper for breakfast or lunch. Then head over to the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum dedicated to the preservation of Native American, coastal waters and local history to get a comprehensive feel for the region. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/biloxitoorange

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CRUISING WITH > ELANA RUBIN

Bonding on a Boat

How one wayward family became a crew

BY ELANA RUBIN

Elana, Avi, Ann and Benny Rubin

WE WERE SURROUNDED. On our left,

a fishing boat protruded from the dock.

From the right, a strong gust of wind shook the American flag on the fly bridge.

Tall wooden pilings formed boundaries on either side.

Our slip at Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo, NC, was narrow and complicated.

Using the bow thruster, my dad turned the boat to back in. I stood on the bow with a looped spring line wondering how I was going to lasso it over the first piling. Ahead, a nervous dockhand watched from the fixed pier.

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we began to drift away from the dock toward the fishing boat. The bow thruster roared as my dad fought against the wind, which was too strong. A powerful breeze carried us closer and closer until our stern was inches from hitting the other boat’s bow.

My brother was asleep on the coach inside the cabin. My mom, who was standing watch from the cockpit cradling her injured shoulder, called for him, “Get a bumper!”

My brother came outside dazed and yelled back, “It’s a fender! Stop calling it a bumper!” But he rubbed his eyes and ran to haul one out from under the fly bridge stairs.

The owners of the other boat ran to

their bow expecting a crash. The wind picked up, and my dad seemed to lose control of the thruster. I saw his scared face from the bow where I was still waiting, holding the useless spring line. Like a car accident or forgetting lines in a play, it was one of those moments when you wish time travel was real so you could try again.

Memories of the last three days flooded back as I wondered how we got here.

Day 1: Crisfield, MD Our journey began when my dad’s captain’s license finally arrived in the mail.

To earn his license, he had endured a

Clockwise from top left: a beautiful sunset from the boat; relaxing in Super Wings’ big red chair; the scenic beauty of Duck; and a bridge opening on the ICW.

physical, a vision test, a drug test, CPR and a first-aid class and six written exams.

Over the years, as my dad logged his 90 hours of sea time, our family took extensive family trips on sailboats, then motorboats and our 2017, 59-foot Prestige, Sababa. I loved a lot about those trips: gaining wind on the water, shuffling through rocky sands of uninhabited islands, strolling cobblestone streets under a blazing sun. But I also thought about sibling rivalries, petty fights and other things that happen when you stuff a family of five into tight quarters for a few weeks.

When we docked at our home port, we were always surprised to find everyone had

made it, that nobody was left floating somewhere in the Chesapeake Bay. Still every captain needs a crew, so in July we packed our bags and began a two-week trip to the Outer Banks. This year featured my mom, suffering from a shoulder injury that was only relieved if she lay very still on her back, and my brother, 16 and uninterested in anything but his Nintendo Switch. My sister was away at camp. That left me, who had a boating license but had also forgotten everything about boating, to take on the responsibilities of first mate.

This year, I was determined to be a major contribution to our crew. The

morning of the trip, I dragged myself out of bed and yawned over my father’s shoulder as he taught me to start the generator, switch to general power, turn on the radar, thruster and chart plotter and set a course.

We pointed the boat in the direction of Crisfield, MD, and engaged autopilot.

Docked and settled in Somer’s Cove Marina, we watched “Nights in Rodanthe,” a film that takes place in the Outer Banks, excited for picturesque sights and culture.

The movie turned out to be depressing. As wild horses galloped on the beach and the credits rolled, my mom blew her nose. My brother laughed at her.

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Day 2: Norfolk, VA

Motivated by the hope of seeing wild horses in Corolla, we continued to Norfolk. My brother brought in the lines as we pulled away from Somers Cove and went back to sleep, leaving me to coil them and put away the fenders. We weren’t adapted to life on a boat yet and acted like we would at home. After the inconvenience of docking and setting out, my brother slept and played video games. I read a book and flipped through social media.

My mother had no choice but to spend most of the trip resting on her back.

We docked at Waterside Marina by a Ferris wheel that glowed rainbow at night and toured the Nauticus museum and maze of cabins and machinery in the belly of the Battleship Wisconsin. On the museum walls, rows of white-capped sailors grinned from picture frames.

Together in crisp matching uniforms, they pulled long lines and chains, landed planes and heaved barrels of gunpowder back in forth in impeccable assembly lines. The stakes on Sababa weren’t quite as high. I thought about calling up to the fly bridge, where my dad was trying to concentrate on steering around crab pots, and ask him how to tie different knots then untangle all the accidental ones I got stuck in the long lines. In a rumpled T-shirt, I yelled commands at my brother, who was spilling tortilla chip crumbs around the cabin and couldn’t hear me through his headphones.

Family is messy, but a crew must work together. We weren’t there yet.

Day 3-4: Manteo, NC

We woke at 6 a.m. to brave the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The trip to Pirate’s Cove Marina through a series of no-wake zones, locks and bridges could take up to eight hours. We had to be in Manteo, NC, by 3 p.m. to pick up our rental Jeep. Losing interest in the water, our imaginations were already settled in the Outer Banks driving over dunes, licking frosting off doughnuts, inspecting horse prints in the sand.

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lay down on the couch and assured us he’d stagger up when the light on the lock turned green, permitting entrance through the first gate. From the fly bridge, my dad gave instructions for tying up to the side of the lock. My mom begged my brother to come out and listen. My dad threatened

the way of efficiency and risk-free docking.

Arriving at Pirates Cove Marina, we were annoyed and unprepared.

Sensing several potential problems, the dockhand directed us into a wider slip, and when the boat was close enough, he hopped onboard. He caught the stern lines

The Corolla Lighthouse

that he wouldn’t be allowed to practice driving for a week if he didn’t help, but he refused to budge. When the light turned green, he rose and tied up his line. He held it loosely with a blank bored expression. I pulled my line tighter to hold us in place.

“What’s wrong with you?” I asked him.

He didn’t even look at me.

Our interactions usually went like this.

From a young age, my little sibling’s job was to irritate me. Growing up, we bickered and stole toys and told on each other. At home, we could squabble and cool off, continuing the conversation and the rest of the day as if nothing had happened. On the boat, we were stuck together. Trivial family arguments got in

and secured them to the dock. He hurled the spring and bowlines over the pilings, tightened and tied them. My brother and I watched, jumping out of his way. By himself, the dockhand accomplished the job of an entire crew.

I saw my dad’s disappointed face and knew we had failed him. To add to our misery, the marina had no pump-out, and our holding tanks were full. Using the bathroom at the marina was difficult. At low tide, the boat was too far from the fixed pier. Forced to use a slippery stepstool, we could not easily get off the boat.

But it was almost 3 in the afternoon, and our Jeep and the scenic sites of the Outer Banks were waiting for us. We

The Wright Brothers Memorial

We learned to fail and try again and eventually discovered that teamwork got us safely in the slip.

The Battleship Wisconsin

shook it off and left for the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk, where the famous siblings took their first flight. We drove to the quaint town of Duck and wandered the boardwalk,

eating popular Donutz on a Stick. Worn out, we used the bathroom at the marina and went to bed.

The next morning, pumping out became an urgent matter. Nervous to maneuver through the shallow Manteo channel, my dad watched YouTube videos detailing where to hug the green markers, where to make a sharp turn, which areas to avoid. Pulling out of our slip, we were all alert, now aware of the stakes. It was time to act like a crew.

My brother and I followed captain’s orders as my dad instructed us how he wanted the lines. To make the return easier, we left the stern and spring lines with loops for the pilings intact. My dad was prepared, and we made it to the pump-out station without running aground. We had made it through one obstacle, and now the final test loomed before us. On the way back through the channel, my brother and I scampered back and forth, anxiously rearranging lines, double checking cleat knots and loops, while mom relayed messages from dad on the fly bridge. Silent with concentration, we approached the slip.

Three anxious dockhands remembered us and awaited our arrival. My dad slowly backed in. I threw the spring line over the piling. To my amazement, it stuck. I turned; my brother had done the same. He threw his bowline, and when I struggled, he came to my side and threw it over for me. I tensed and prepared to save us from whatever peril we faced next, but we were settled in the slip. The dockhands hadn’t moved from the pier. The man who had helped us during our failed attempt told us “Good job. Good job.”

“I’m so proud,” my dad said in the cabin.

The four of us smiled, wordlessly congratulating each other on a job well done. We helped each other off the boat and headed to our Jeep. Every crew needs some vacation time. At Jockey’s Ridge State Park, we hiked the largest sand dune on the East Coast. At the peak, hang gliders floated across the sand with views stretching 10 miles in every direction across the Atlantic Ocean and Roanoke Sound. In the evening,

we watched “The Lost Colony,” a historic re-enactment show that has been playing on Roanoke Island since the 1930s.

During pirate-themed mini-golf, we shared a laugh like seasoned mariners when the captain bellowed, “Raise the starboard port!” Recognizing his mistake, I realized that I did understand boating. I had listened to my dad talk about boats for 10 years. I had learned to turn on chart plotters and electricity, fuel up the boat and pump out the holding tanks, set out lines and fenders (not bumpers). We all knew our way around a boat. We learned to fail and try again and eventually discovered that teamwork got us safely in the slip.

Day 5: Corolla, NC

After climbing all 220 spiraled steps up the Corolla Lighthouse, we let the air out of the Jeep’s tires and drove on the beach.

Past sunbathers, warm waves and quiet houses, we drove off the sand roads following mounds of horse droppings.

And there they were: three wild horses with long black manes chewing the grass in someone’s lawn. It wasn’t quite the image “Nights in Rodanthe” had instilled in me of horses galloping beside our Jeep, manes flowing in the wind, as they reared, kicking up and whinnying. I like to end a trip with reflection, perhaps an epiphany or two, but what I felt wasn’t so dramatic.

My mom’s shoulder hurt, but she was pointing out horses, asking if we wanted to follow more mounds of manure. My dad, I knew, would rather be watching Wimbledon but instead was driving a Jeep on back roads, because he planned these vacations for us, our family. My brother opened a bag of Sour Patch Kids and offered to share. I looked forward to watching our last Outer Banks sunset as a crew who had unlocked the secret of working together and now would get along, at least until the next trip. ml

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Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club

(727-824-8022) The marina features 74 state-of-theart docks next to the resort, and it can accommodate vessels up to 130 feet.

Both transient and annual slip leases are available.

WHERE TO DINE Brick & Mortar

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t. Petersburg holds the Guinness the white sugar sand or beachcombing, St. world record for the greatest Pete Beach is the perfect day-trip getaway. number of sunny days in a row, so it A stroll through the Don CeSar Hotel, has been nicknamed “The Sunshine City.” built in 1928, is a step back in time and a Topping out at 768 consecutive days of perfect venue for watching the sun set into sun is just one of the many reasons St. the Gulf. ml Pete is a popular boating destination. Its To view this article online, visit vibrant downtown on Tampa Bay is host marinalife.com/stpetersburg to galleries, theaters, a farmers’ market, an expansive waterfront park and a major league baseball team.

Standout attractions include the Dali Museum, which fills 20,000 square feet with paintings, photos and memorabilia from the master of Surreal Art. The Mahaffy Theater is a cultural jewel that features an elegant ballroom, stellar waterfront views and European boxstyle seating.

A short distance away from the city is St. Pete Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Sebastian Coolidge Derek Donnelly Mural, Whether lying in the sun, walking on Downtown St. Petersburg

(727-822-6540) This newcomer in the heart of downtown’s Central Avenue entertainment district has quickly garnered rave reviews. “It is upscale but not expensive, with a menu of New American food that feels contemporary but not gimmicky, with enough sly Indonesian and Spanish touches to be quirky and surprising,” writes the Tampa Bay Times.

Parkshore Grill

(727-896-9463) Everyone’s favorite restaurant on Beach Drive along the downtown waterfront. Whether dining al fresco or inside surrounded by mahogany and waterfalls, tasting their award-winning contemporary American cuisine for lunch or dinner is a St. Pete must.

The Canopy Rooftop Lounge

(727-896-1080) Perched on top of the Birchwood Inn, this gorgeous sky-high eatery offers an extraordinary view of Tampa Bay and the St. Pete skyline while serving delicious dishes and cocktails.

Lounge in private cabanas or get cozy around a firepit while you soak up the fun.

Bella Brava

(727-895-5515) Inspired by traveling the hills of Tuscany, this Italian restaurant blends traditional and contemporary cuisine using the region’s freshest cheeses, herbs, meats and seafood.

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MAN OVERBOARD!

BY BOB ARRINGTON

following another in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) often request permission to pass along narrow stretches.

Joyce and Dave were used to being passed after years of traveling the ICW in their slow trawler. However, Joyce was not expecting the boat trailing them that morning to ask if they had a dog on board.

She answered, “Yes, we have two.” The boat then asked if one possibly fell overboard. Joyce responded no, because their trawler had tall sides that the dogs couldn’t jump over. Joyce called out to Piper and Maggie, their two golden retrievers, to make sure, but only Maggie came into the pilot house wagging her tail.

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was nowhere to be found. Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. The boat following Joyce and Dave that day pulled Piper from the water and reunited the couple with their pet at a nearby marina.

Boaters frequently hear stories of people or dogs falling overboard, but no one believes it could happen to them.

Take the story of John Aldridge, a professional lobsterman with years of

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nautical experience. It only took the simple act of trying to move a heavy cooler when the handle broke, he lost his balance and suddenly found himself in the water, watching his boat and sleeping partner slowly leave him in the cold dark Atlantic Ocean. Fortunately, the Coast Guard located John the next day after he spent the night floating on his overturned rubber boots and a large lobster buoy.

A primary skill in all boating courses is learning how to handle a man overboard (MOB) situation. We need to know how to turn a boat as quickly as possible to return along the same course line and why it is someone’s sole job to keep an eye on the person in the water. Most GPS chartplotters have a MOB feature that allows you to fix a position on the GPS screen at the point where someone goes overboard. That’s very useful information, but it makes a dangerous assumption that someone knows a crew mate has fallen overboard. All too often, as in the two examples above, those on the boat are not aware someone had fallen into the water.

Quickly locating and bringing someone back aboard is the surest way to rescue a crew member. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are the gold standard for alerting search and rescue personal of someone in distress.

Transmitting to an international array of satellites, these devices activate a response network of government organizations to initiate a rescue. While highly valuable to

many types of boating, these devices do not alert boaters that someone has fallen overboard.

PERSONAL AIS BEACONS Another category of devices was invented recently to serve this important role. Using radio frequencies, these devices activate onboard equipment that alerts a crew that someone is in the water or is separated from the boat. The devices fall into two categories: those with Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and others with an

electronic tether between a base station and individual monitors.

AIS has grown into a wonderful safety feature. It was originally designed as an accident-avoidance tool for commercial vessels, but electronic equipment manufacturers and recreational boaters quickly adapted it to their use. By transmitting a packet of information with the boat’s name and movement over VHF radio frequencies, boaters equipped with AIS transmitters and receivers see exact boat activity around them.

This technology has now been adapted into MOB devices. Personal AIS MOB beacons operate on the AIS system. Small AIS beacons are designed to wear on an

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inflatable personal floatation device (PFD). When the PFD inflates, the unit opens an antenna and begins transmitting a unique MOB identifier. This signal is received and sounds an alarm on all boats within a three- to five-mile range with an AIS receiver, thereby increasing the number of boats aware a person is in the water and the chance of a speedy rescue.

Some AIS personal beacons also broadcast an alert over the VHF DSC (digital select calling) system. While extremely helpful and dependable, AIS personal beacons only alert and guide vessels to a person in the water if the boat is equipped with an AIS receiver. Those with the DSC feature notify all VHF radios in range of a person in the water. A built-in GPS broadcasts latitude and longitude coordinates with the DSC signal.

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work on the electronic tether principal are suitable for all vessels and can have other valuable functions. Some models use a smart phone or tablet application along with a low-energy reliable Bluetooth link to monitor individual MOB devices. If the devises lose contact with the phone app or if the units become submerged in water, the app sounds an alarm indicating a man overboard. Using the phone’s internal GPS and compass, the app directs the boat back to the separation point.

Be sure to note, these units do not use Bluetooth to locate the lost device. This is done solely with a smart phone’s GPS and compass. By continuously monitoring individual MOB devices, these systems repeatedly run tests for connectivity. The apps can monitor up to five MOB devices simultaneously, making them suitable for crew, pets or even a dinghy being towed.

With the water activated feature, some are even suitable to use as a bilge highwater alarm.

LIFESAVING

The absolute best way to keep your crew safe is keeping them in the boat from the beginning. Review man overboard and safe practices specific to your boat with family and friends each time you go out.

Make sure all boarding gates and lifelines are securely closed or latched. Insist everyone moving around an exterior open deck area of the boat is wearing a life preserver and where necessary secured to the vessel with a lifeline. Make sure swim ladders are easy to deploy, especially by a person in the water.

We do everything possible to prevent fires aboard, but we still carry fire extinguishers. We go to great lengths to keep water out, but our boats still have bilge pumps. Do everything you can to keep passengers in the boat, but please utilize a man overboard device for everyone on board as well. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/overboard

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If you’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 – 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 – like homeowner’s or renter‘s policies – may not apply.

Pantaenius America insures boats and yachts 27‘ and longer, and we are licensed in all 50 states.

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California’s Channel Islands

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

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he Channel Islands are set apart from the mainland of southern California by the Santa Barbara Channel. Five islands make up the Channel Islands National Park: San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Barbara. Each island offers a unique boating experience that includes hiking, diving, kayaking, bird and whale watching, and fishing.

When Should I Visit?

Channel Islands are a year-round destination, but come fall, the water warms to 70 degrees and has an underwater visibility of up to 100 feet. This makes ideal conditions for scuba diving in kelp forests and caves or just messing around snorkeling.

Winter brings on the nesting season for the California brown pelicans and ushers in the beginning of gray whale watching. Elephant seals start giving birth as the temperature cools.

Spring offers the opportunity to see wildflowers reach their peak bloom.

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gather at the island rookery sites.

Summertime poppies, buckwheat and verbena still continue to bloom. Whale watching begins for the blue and humpback whales, and sea lions and fur seals start pupping.

How Do I Get There?

The easiest harbor to depart for the Channel Islands is Ventura Harbor. It is just 18 nautical miles from Santa Cruz Island, which is the largest and most visited island. Ventura Harbor has four marinas to choose from and is home to the Channel Islands National Park Visitors Center.

Although you’ll find no marinas on the Channel Islands themselves, anchorages are available. Always make sure your ground tackle is well set before you dinghy ashore. Channel Island weather can be unpredictable, so be prepared for high winds and significant waves at any anchorage. Also, the local kelp beds can make secure anchoring a challenge. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/channelislands

Where to Dock Ventura Harbor Marina & Yacht Yard (805-642-6755) Ventura West Marina (805-644-8266) Ventura Isle Marina (805-644-5858)

Where to Dine in Ventura Harbor Harbor Cove Beach Cafe (805-658-1639) Open-air waterfront dining right on the harbor. Enjoy the best breakfast and coffee for miles around.

Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar (805-639-0865) A favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. Their New England Clam Chowder sets the standard along the California coast. For a perfect lunch, follow the chowder with a Dungeness Crab Platter and an Arnold Palmer.

The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood (805-650-5350) Mixing traditional Greek cuisine and the finest quality steaks and fresh fish with belly dancing and Greek dancing performances is the ideal recipe for a fun evening.

Bluewater Yachting Center is the perfect stop-over, quick fix, and cruise-by even if we’d love to have you stay. Just a mile off the ICW, its deep protected floating docks were designed by boaters for boaters. We understand the needs of transients because we do it all the time. If you’re heading to the bite and need a quick in and out - we get it. If you’re on a leisurely cruise, we get that, too. Megayacht looking for high-speed bunkering? That’s what we do. Contact Marina Manager Dave Farlow to book your turn-key club outing or weekend rendezvous today!

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As this issue of Marinalife went to press, Hurricane Florence was approaching Wilmington. Some of the locations below may have been affected, and we wish them all a speedy recovery.

Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach, nc

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hile it might not sound very welcoming, Cape Fear River has carried that name since around 1585, and locals just think of it as part of their unique regional charm. Plus, the river’s lovely waterfront adds a special personality to Wilmington. The town’s coastal proximity on the Eastern seaboard sets the tone for community culture and activities in this rapidly growing city.

Mild winters and warm summers send the seawater to a comfortable 80 degrees in the summertime. Beautiful landscapes and diverse activities make Wilmington a lively haven for visitors and locals alike.

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Wilmington is bordered by Wrightsville Beach to the east, and it’s an easy stop on the Intracoastal Waterway for transient boaters.

The summer season kicks off with the spring North Carolina Azalea Festival, entering its 71st year in April of 2019.

This festival celebrates all of Wilmington’s finest organizations, businesses, restaurants and of course, the azalea. Plant lovers can also enjoy a trip to Airlie Gardens, located just inshore of Wrightsville Beach and known for sprawling oaks set along Bradley Creek, Spanish moss and landscaped walking trails.

When the weather heats up, everyone and takes to the water. Surfing has a long history in the region with local legends and beginners paddling out to their favorite break. Other popular outdoor activities: sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, kite boarding, biking, rowing and running. Throughout the year, Wilmington hosts triathlon events amidst the rolling farmlands a short drive outside of town.

Downtown Wilmington’s historic homes and buildings might look familiar; many served as sets in movies, a stronghold industry for some time. Running

WHERE TO DOCK WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Seapath Yacht Club (910-256-3747) This premier transient stop provides first-class floating docks including 190 slips and 600 feet of face dock.

WILMINGTON

Bennett Brothers Yachts/ Cape Fear Marina (910-772-9277) Celebrating 26 years repairing, building and brokering boats, its staff of 20 skilled craftsmen and technicians are ABYC certified.

With a 70-ton Marine Travel lift, they can haul boats up to 90 feet.

Port City Marina (910-251-6151) The protected, deep-water, full-service marina, features state-of-the-art floating concrete wet slips, accommodates boats up to 250 feet and has 6,000 feet of linear dock space.

Wilmington City Docks (910-520-6875) About 15 miles from the ICW on the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington with 1,200 feet of floating dock space that can accommodate vessels up to 100 feet.

Johnnie Mercers Pier at sunset

WHERE TO DINE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

The Bridge Tender (910-256-4519) This waterfront seafood and steakhouse is located at the foot of the drawbridge.

along the Cape Fear River in downtown you find the Wilmington Riverwalk, a 1.75-mile stretch of wooden boardwalk that follows the curve of the river from Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to Isabel Holmes Bridge.

Venture off the riverwalk for a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants, from sandwich shops to fine dining. Stop into a local store or gallery or enjoy a show at the newly constructed Wilson Center, a 1,540-seat performance hall. Ample dockage is available downtown, with city-run docks and private marinas capable of handling vessels up to superyacht size

with deep-water access along with the 38 feet controlled-depth shipping channel.

When fall arrives and the crowds dwindle, head to Wrightsville Beach for the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, an annual tradition culminating in a lighted boat parade each November. With beautiful landscapes, activities for every personality and, most of all, a seaside setting, it’s no question why so many flock to North Carolina’s southeast corner where Wilmington shines. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/wilmingtonbeach

Poe’s Tavern (910-509-2739) Come taste gourmet hamburgers and craft beer on South Harbor Island.

Tower 7 (910-256-8585) Fish tacos and Baja-inspired Mexican fare washed down with margaritas.

WILMINGTON

Savorez (910-833-8894) Traditional Latin American cuisine with fresh flavors and local ingredients.

Dock Street Oyster Bar (910-762-2827) Hang with the locals and devour steamed oysters and seafood in a casual climate.

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Jackie Gilman OPERATIONS LOGISTICS MANAGER HARBOR FUELS, LLC EAST BOSTON, MA

What brought you to Boston?

Born and raised! I traveled through Central and South America after college.

Brazil was a base for a while. Sooo much fun!

What in your life prepared you for this job?

Independence at young age. I had a lot of life experience as a kiddo and had to figure it out for myself. I never stopped; I just wanted to keep learning.

What is the most fun component of your work?

All the different people I encounter. I get to learn about many different things and meet wicked cool people. Every day up here is a blast. We keep it fun!

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What are the advantages or challenges to being a woman in the marina business?

Handling fuels and transporting marine oils comes with major responsibilities on the water. When I first started in the biz, I faced tons of daily challenges. Being female didn’t hurt; I think it helped. I have a lot of drive and wasn’t going to be stopped. Success comes in can’s, not in cannot’s.

What is the oddest watercraft you’ve seen cruise into Boston Yacht Haven?

A humongous floating living room. The construction was a series of 55 gallons drums for flotation and wooden planks for flooring.

An old sofa was strapped to the deck, and it was propelled by a 20hp outboard engine. A sight to see for sure!

Name your top three favorite boating songs on your playlist.

This “Must Be the Place” by Talking Heads, “Dirty Water” by Standels and “Bennie and the Jets” by Elton John.

Where do you like to send first-time visitors for an authentic Boston experience?

The North End for authentic Italian or the Seaport District for seafood and nightlife.

Describe yourself in three words.

Adventurous, independent and strategic.

Harbor Fuels is a commercial and retail fuel facility in East Boston. The company is owned

by Ocean Haven under the Lagasse Group.

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Situated on 2,500 acres of unspoiled paradise, Ocean Reef provides a long list of unsurpassed amenities to its Members including a 175-slip marina, two 18-hole golf courses, tennis facilities, state-of-the-art medical center, K-8 school, private airport and more.

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Yards from Scrimmage Tackling 10 of the top waterside football stadiums in America

BY DOUG SIMMONS

Good field position is critical for controlling a football

game and for getting there on time. So, why fight traffic and tailgate on blazing hot asphalt when you can park your boat at the dock, flip burgers on board and then take a leisurely stroll or short shuttle ride to the stadium? Here are 10 pigskin palaces where, win or lose, you’re sure to have an unbeatable seat before and after the game.

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Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA

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M&T Bank Stadium is the first existing outdoor professional sports facility in America to earn a LEEDcertified Gold designation from the U.S. Green Building Council, a significant achievement.

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

M&T Bank Stadium Baltimore, MD Less than a mile from the city’s Inner Harbor, the home of the Baltimore Ravens seats 71,008 fans and has openings in each corner of the upper deck that allow peekaboo views of downtown. There’s not a bad seat in the house. The stadium has 128 suites and 8,196 club seats, with front row only 50 feet from the sidelines, but if you still need a better look at the action, two high-definition screens at each end zone measure 23 feet high by 100 feet wide. M&T Bank Stadium is the first existing outdoor professional sports facility in America to earn a LEED-certified Gold designation from the U.S. Green Building Council, a significant achievement.

WHERE TO DOCK: Harbor East Marina and Baltimore Marine Centers at Inner Harbor

Heinz Field

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Pittsburgh, PA This city loves football, and it loves boaters who love football, too. You can cruise to

the game to cheer on the Steelers or Pitt Panthers several ways by water: Get there early and tie up outside the stadium along the North Shore wall. Take the Gateway Clipper Shuttle from nearby Station Square (it runs every 30 minutes on game days) or opt for the Water Limo Service from Lock One Wall Marina. Heinz Field overlooks the Allegheny River and seats 68,400, including 7,300 club seats and 129 suites. True fans won’t want to miss the on-site FedEx Great Hall, which houses team memorabilia and artifacts along with refreshments from Pub 33, Quaker Steak & Lube and more.

WHERE TO DOCK: Washington's Landing Marina

TIAA Bank Field Jacksonville, FL Fall football season can get frigid up north, making a trip to watch the Jaguars in sunny Florida tempting even though the team has never reached a Super Bowl.

You can walk to the game from Metropolitan

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Park & Marina, which boasts 27 acres of beach, picnic areas, trails and public docking on the St. Johns River shores.

Or pull into one of the nearby restaurants that accommodates boats, such as River City Brewing Company. The venue showcases the world’s largest in-stadium video boards — reaching 60 feet high and 362 feet wide — plus a unique, raised area in the north end zone with cabanas, special food and beverages and two wading pools.

WHERE TO DOCK: Metropolitan

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FirstEnergy Stadium Cleveland, OH Like Pittsburgh, the city of Cleveland has what could be called a “vigorous passion” for football and boating. The aptly-named “Rock & Dock” at North Coast Harbor Marina offers 53 transient slips near downtown and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that fill up early during home games. Can’t find a space? You can still get to the stadium by water aboard the Holiday from Trident Marine Corporation or the Jet Express from Lorain Port Authority. (Bring your cooler on the latter for tailgating at Black River Landing.)

FirstEnergy Stadium has 67,895 seats, including the infamous Dawg Pound.

Grab a bite afterward at Blue Point Grille or Cleveland Chop.

WHERE TO DOCK: North Coast

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Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN

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Chicago is a water town, and one of the best kept secrets when it comes to the home of “Da Bears” is that it’s very accessible for boaters.

Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN

Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN You’ve heard of the Vol Navy, the raucous group of football fans who congregate dockside at Neyland Stadium to cheer on the University of Tennessee Volunteers during home games. But to hear the Vol Navy in person is something totally different (read: loud). The arena on the banks of the Tennessee River holds upwards of 100,000 people, more than AT&T Stadium where the Dallas Cowboys play, and the atmosphere is well, vol-atile. Mooring at the docks outside Neyland is on a first-come, first-served basis. Some boats begin arriving as early as Tuesday the week of the game. If you want

a surefire slip, book at Volunteer Landing about two miles away, which has a visitors’ center, shopping, restaurants and a full-service marina.

WHERE TO DOCK: Volunteer Landing

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Soldier Field Chicago, IL People sometimes forget that Chicago is a water town, and one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to the home of “Da Bears” is that it’s very accessible for boaters. Located just east of Soldier Field, Burnham Harbor offers 1,120 slips in a protected cove on Lake Michigan. Just be sure to schedule your trip early in the

season, as the marina closes in October.

Seeing a game here is a bucket-list item for many. Soldier Field is the oldest standing NFL stadium in America (opened in 1924) with a long and varied history, having hosted everything from rodeos and stock car racing to rock concerts, circuses, hockey games and even skiing events.

WHERE TO DOCK: Burnham Harbor

Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, LA In August 2005, New Orleans was ravaged

by Hurricane Katrina, and in the wake of the storm, many thought its signature Superdome would have to be demolished.

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

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Oakland Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, CA

Instead, the stadium underwent massive reconstruction that added an awardwinning lighting system, a brilliant new video scoreboard, completely remodeled concession stands and kitchens and upgraded club level seats and suites. Now, the home of the Saints is better than ever.

The stadium is close to both the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, the latter offering several full-service marinas on its south shore. Hop a bus or shuttle from the waterfront to the game, then party afterward in the French Quarter.

WHERE TO DOCK: South Shore Harbor

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McLane Stadium Waco, TX Sailgating on the Brazos River has become a fun (and big) tradition for Baylor Bears fans in Waco. The Baylor Bearmada has its own website and social media pages, and devotees say there is no better place to watch the March of the Bears — where players and coaches cross the bridge over the boat basin and into the stadium — than from the water. Boat slips are available for lease in the basin, along with 44

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free tie-up points along a retaining wall.

They fill up fast, so book early if you plan on catching a game. McLane is one of the newest stadiums on our list, opened in 2014 and can seat 45,140 spectators.

WHERE TO DOCK: Baylor Sailgating

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Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium Seattle, WA Husky Harbor is hallowed ground for fans of the University of Washington Huskies.

This cove near the stadium can hold up to 150 boats and has moorage available for the football season. To the east, Lake Washington can reportedly draw upward of 12,000 people during home games. A shuttle boat here starts two hours before each game and will buzz you to and from the stadium. The facility holds more than 70,000 people and features a tailgating area called “The Zone,” with food, games and entertainment. The venue’s open design overlooks the water and the Cascade Mountains, providing one of the most majestic views in football.

WHERE TO DOCK: Husky Harbor

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, CA If you want to experience a football game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, you better make it fast. This will be the last season the Raiders play here before moving to Las Vegas in 2019-2020. You can avoid car traffic in the area by docking at SF Marina Small Craft Harbor in San Francisco’s historic Marina District and then taking a BART train from there to the game. Audiences numbering nearly 100,000 have made the Coliseum a landmark, with bands like The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles and Led Zeppelin having graced the stage. The stadium has a liberal food policy, and you are allowed to bring a soft-sided cooler with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Or grab the lauded garlic fries from a concession stand.

WHERE TO DOCK: Embarcadero Cove

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Yoga is just part of the invigorating Amelia Island Wellness Festival.

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WELLNESS ON THE WATER

Water – It’s Good for the Soul

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BY SARAH SULLIVAN

Water is essential to life. Our bodies are made up of at least 60% water. We consume at least two to three liters of water every day just to survive. Water helps to regulate body temperature, lubricates joints and acts as a shock absorber for our brain and spinal cord.

And we all know how important that can be after a long day on the water!

Water isn’t just good for the body; it’s good for the soul. In researching experts of water’s restorative properties, I came across an intriguing personality, Wallace J. Nichols, a marine biologist and author of more than 200 scientific papers and reports. He is referred to as the “Keeper of the Sea” by GQ Magazine and has spent his life researching oceans and aquatic ecosystems.

Nichols believes that we all have a “blue mind,” which he defines as a “a mildly meditative state characterized by

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arinalife is excited to bring you a new section — Wellness on the Water — 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 hopes to show you the connection between water and wellness, how the boating experience can be healthier and more fun through wellness activities and introduce you to new places and communities where you can engage in healthy outdoor fun.

calm, peacefulness, unity and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction” that’s triggered when we are in or near water.

According to Nichols, “We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight and even heal what’s broken,” which he writes in Blue Mind, published in 2017.

As mariners, what better way to unlock water’s benefits than by getting out on your boat and taking a trip? Boating allows us to see amazing places not easily accessible by land and meet interesting people. Studies show that having a vibrant social lifestyle may protect your brain as you age. Additionally, having and maintaining close ties to friends and family, as

well as participating in meaningful social activities, may help keep your mind sharp and your memories strong. So, start today by planning a trip to a new destination that you always wanted to explore.

To all the snowbirds who find themselves on or near Amelia Island at the beginning of November, check out the Amelia Island Wellness Festival. Hosted

by The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, you can experience yoga, dance, meditation, fitness and nutrition programs and also have access to its innovative spa treatments.

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“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came.” - John F. Kennedy

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fall festival that promotes healthy living and wellness with a green market, fitness demonstrations and a kids’ zone. Myrtle Beach, SC, has weekly beach yoga every Saturday in September and October. What could be more relaxing than practicing yoga while listening to the sound of waves rolling in, smelling the scent of salt air and feeling the rays of the sun? Your mind will enjoy the harmony while your body gets fit.

Because many of us are taking a proactive approach to our health by eating better and exercising, we see more marinas, resorts and communities offer healthy lifestyle activities and services. They realize that often when we go on vacation or take a break from our daily routine, we tend to abandon wellness habits that make us feel and look better. As a result, boaters are seizing the opportunity to maintain their healthy home practices as they cruise.

We are also noticing more festivals focused on healthy foods, local produce that is sustainably grown and outdoor activities that help the whole family get in shape together. These festivals weave a fabric of healthy-minded attendees and encourage support for their activities in local communities.

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Fall Wellness Festivals & Events Amelia Island Wellness Festival November 9-11 Offers choices of fitness classes, including yoga, meditation, nutrition, music and beach workouts

Complimentary Beach Yoga Myrtle Beach, SC

Every Saturday in September and October Free yoga sessions along the Atlantic Ocean, all levels welcome and no experience necessary

Key West Yoga & Wellness Fest

April 4-7, 2019 Combines tropical island culture with a celebration of the mind, body and spirit

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Year-round daily standup paddleboard yoga classes for all ages

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November 1 Pro Watercross SUPcross Tour

Florida Rambler, Kayak under a Full Moon 2019

Evening kayak and canoe excursions by starlight all across Florida

Fall Fitness Festival Greenacres, FL

November 18 Promotes healthy living and wellness with a green market, fitness demonstrations and kids’ zone

Hawaii Yoga Festival Pahoa, HI

October 9-14 Hawaiian culture, yoga, wellness treatments, food included for pass holders

the Inner Harbor. When possible, I try to buy local produce and enjoy greeting my neighbors and friends while walking through the market. It’s a special pleasure see people arriving by dinghy to pick up fresh fruit and veggies for the day, because they’re making the extra effort to replace the convenience of cans and prepackaged food with meals that take more work but are kinder to their bodies. Some even take a Bird, the latest fad in motorized scooters, and zip over for their fresh fix. Whatever way you get there, supporting local farmers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a win-win proposition. ml Sarah Sullivan is a marketing communications consultant for the health/wellness industry.

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As you travel on the water, you may come into contact with marine life. While injuries are rare, boaters still face the risk of stings, bites and poisonings. DAN Boater’s new First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries is a great reference for best treatment practices.

The 28-page guide addresses injuries occurring below and above the water, with tips for preventing injuries and providing first aid.

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ABACOS:

The Best of the Bahamas

BY BOB ARRINGTON | PHOTOS BY DORI ARRINGTON

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he Abacos are a group of islands and cays that form a 120-mile-long chain stretching over 650 square miles in the Bahamas. The coastlines are lined with bays, coves and protected harbors that feature full-service marinas and resorts. Great Abaco Island and Little Abaco serve as the “mainland.”

Marsh Harbour has a lively downtown area with all city amenities. Treasure Cay boasts miles of pristine beaches, including one of the top 10 beaches in the world.

Elbow Cay and Green Turtle Cay are old English loyalist settlements where you’ll find beautifully preserved colonial architecture with a touch of Bahamian pastel highlights.

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Green Turtle

Starting Point

Old Bahama Bay

Located in West End, Grand Bahama Island, Old Bahama Bay Marina is only 56 miles from Palm Beach, FL. The facility is a full-service marina destination with 72-slips and a controlling depth of 8 feet at mean low tide and 24-hour security. Old Bahama Bay offers quick and efficient on-site Bahamian Customs and Immigration.

Leg 1. Great Sale Cay Estimated Mileage: 51 NM

From West End, it is another 80+ miles across what is called the Little Bahama Bank, a beautiful emerald-colored stretch of water that is about eight or so feet deep.

You can break up the trip by anchoring at Great Sale Cay. The uninhabited island offers a large anchorage with excellent protection from all but the south to southwestern quarters.

Leg 2. Spanish Cay Marina Estimated Mileage: 42 NM

Spanish Cay is only within a mile of the third-largest Barrier Reef in the world.

Beyond the breakers the Atlantic deepens to over 1,000 feet providing some of the finest sportfishing the Bahamas has to offer.

A vacation on Spanish Cay comes complete with a freshwater pool and heated spa, four tennis courts, an enclosed air-conditioned game room with pool tables, shuffleboard, ping-pong/table tennis, fooseball, darts and karaoke.

The Pool at Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort

Leg 3. Green Turtle Club & Marina Estimated Mileage: 17 NM

The Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina is the only resort marina on the Cay that is within easy walking distance (less than 10 minutes) of the breathtaking, white sand beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Extraordinary reef snorkeling can be found right off Ocean Beach. For those who prefer serene beauty, Coco Bay Beach is only a fiveminute walk from The Club. Just north of Marsh Harbour, the cay has numerous secluded anchorages, snug harbors in Black and White sounds, eclectic shops, restaurant and hotels, as well as intriguing

Treasure Cay Beach

historic sites. Visit the Albert Lowe Museum featuring art and photography about the history of the town of New Plymouth.Â

Leg 4. Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort Estimated Mileage: 8 NM

The docks are just a few steps from an award-winning beach, hotel, restaurants and local services. The marina offers both diesel and gas, protected anchorage and moorings, laundry and shower facilities, grocery stores, duty-free shopping and cable TV. The docks serve as a departure point for bonefish outings, boat rentals, charters and guided excursions.

Leg 5. Orchid Bay Yacht Club & Marina Estimated Mileage: 11 NM

Great Guana Cay is about seven miles long with a spectacular beach on the ocean side that offers wonderful swimming, snorkeling and beachcombing. Orchid Bay Yacht Club & Marina has something for everyone with a variety of activities, including fishing, snorkeling, diving, swimming, cruising, sailing, kayaking and island-hopping adventures. Stop by Nippers for dinner and FA L L 2 01 8

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drinks, enjoying live music and a guaranteed great time for all. Orchid Bay Yacht Club & Marina is also home to the third-largest reef in the world with stunning coral reefs and exotic fish just 50 feet from shore.

court, playground and pristine ocean and bayside beaches. While you're in town, stop by to see local craftsmen in their woodworking shops. Watch as they turn native wood into furniture or boat models.Â

Leg 6. Man-O-War Marina

Leg 7. Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina

Estimated Mileage: 8 NM

Located on the picturesque harbor of Man-O-War Cay in Abaco, Bahama. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Hibiscus Restaurant that overlooks the waterfront. Or rent a golf cart and pick up lunch at The Island Treats Take-Away and take a tour of the island with its softball field, basketball

Estimated Mileage: 4 NM

Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour is located just 165 miles east of West Palm Beach in beautiful Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. Things to do include gorgeous beaches, water activities, fishing, diving, island tours, national parks and eco tours.

Leg 8. Hope Town Inn & Marina Estimated Mileage: 5 NM

Elbow Cay has much to offer cruisers including historic Hope Town (home of the distinctive red-and-white striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse that has been a landmark in the Abacos for generations), White Sound and Tahiti Beach. Snorkeling, scuba diving, watersports, shopping and fine dining are all popular pastimes. Yachting in Tahiti Beach waters is a highlight of cruising to Elbow Cay. The marina offers deep-water slips up to 100 feet.

Leg 9. Little Harbour Estimated Mileage: 15 NM

Hope Town

The well-protected anchorage at Little Harbour on Great Abaco Island is an attractive spot to drop the hook or pick up a mooring. A pleasant walk east to the abandoned lighthouse provides spectacular views of the broad Atlantic, as waves roll in and break on the beach. A reef nearby offers good snorkeling, and on the west side of the harbor are caves. Visit Pete’s Pub and Gallery to savor island cuisine and appreciate the artwork on display. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/abacos

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Your Next Stop For EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

BY DOUG SIMMONS

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Exploring new places and events is a big part of owning or chartering a boat. Calendar these great escapes for sports fans, art lovers and festival goers, then plan your cruise and join the fun.

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The Preakness is a Triple Crown extravaganza.

Boston Calling Music Festival Boston, MA May 24-26, 2019

Bean Town’s premier pop-rock fest isn’t all about the music — well, mostly it is — but there’s also a food lab, film screenings, comedy shows and a high-flying Ferris wheel. Taking place over Memorial Day weekend, multiple stages host headliners like The Killers, Jack White and Eminem as well as a curated list of regional and hometown bands. The overall vibe is controlled, relaxed and delightfully diverse.

Where to Dock: Constitution Marina and Boston Yacht Haven

Preakness Stakes Baltimore, MD May 19, 2019

As one-third of the venerable Triple Crown, the Preakness deserves a visit for the excitement of the 14-horse stampede. But there’s the spectacle, too. The storied grounds of Pimlico Race Course are a kaleidoscope of activity, part corporate retreat and part state fair. Cocktail parties, velvet ropes, rock concerts, a bikini contest, fried dough vendors — it’s all here and then some.

The stars come out at the Delray Beach Open.

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Where to Dock: Harbor East Marina and HarborView Marina

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The RBC Heritage is picture perfect for golfers and non-golfers alike.

Spoleto Festival USA

RBC Heritage

Georgia Elvis Festival

This annual 17-day performing arts celebration, held in a dozen locations on the downtown peninsula, was voted

by Southern Living readers as the “South’s Best Festival” in 2018. The fete presents renowned names and emerging artists in classical and popular music, jazz, dance, opera, theater and more. Each of the 150 individual events is ticketed, so do your homework prior to setting course for the creative cultural event.

Whether you’re a golf nerd or just hate northerly winter weather, the RBC Heritage awaits in April. It’s played in Sea Pines Plantation, a gated community on the toe end of the foot-shaped island, and the course fringes the iconic, candy-striped lighthouse in Harbour Town. From there, you can watch one of the signature holes on the PGA tour while sipping an Arnold Palmer and planning your sunset walk on the beach.

We like our Elvis one of two ways: emerging star oozing with rockabilly swagger or blinged-out King of Rock and Roll dressed in a sequin jumpsuit.

This jivey event promises plenty of both during an opening ceremony, two headlining shows, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and a Sunday morning Elvis gospel music revival.

Word has it the after-hour parties are enough to make your knees shimmy and shake.

Where to Dock: Charleston City Marina

Where to Dock: Harbour Town Yacht Basin

Where to Dock: Brunswick Landing Marina

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Hilton Head Island, SC April 15-21, 2019

Brunswick, GA March 8-10, 2019

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ON THE BEACH.

Clockwise, from top: the roar of the Daytona 500; the intensity of the U.S. Open Polo Championship; and the beauty of Art Basel Miami Beach. Bottom: the artistry of Spoleto Festival USA

Amelia Island, FL November 9-11, 2018

A mashup of horseshoes and bocce, petanque (pronounced “pay-TONK”) becomes the talk of the town each November when the sport’s largest U.S. tournament hits the shores of this beautiful, French-inspired island.

Beginners, amateurs and champions all play together in one big contest with lots of laughter and plenty of food and drink within walking distance of the waterfront.

Where to Dock: Amelia Island Marina

Daytona 500

Daytona Beach, FL February 17, 2019 No event captures the raucous excitement of a NASCAR race better than the Daytona 500. Ticket holders take in the action from the tops of motor homes, tailgate near the perimeter of the speedway or watch the 500-mile sprint from the grandstand or infield, where you can meet your favorite drivers before the flag.

Another highlight: you can bring your own food and drink, and kids 12 and under are free in the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) Fanzone.

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U.S. Open Polo Championship Palm Beach, FL April 20-22, 2019

Ask anyone on the street what they think of polo, and they’ll likely tell you it’s swank and well-behaved and something most of us don’t watch on TV. But to see the sport live is intense, the matches thrilling and dangerous, more like hockey than croquet on horseback. Mounts are ridden at speeds up to 35 mph while players in helmets and knee pads use mallets to strike the ball into the opposing team’s goal. Settle in for a chukker or two at this annual tourney in April.

Where to Dock: Palm Harbor Marina

Delray Beach Open Delray Beach, FL February 15-17, 2019

This “ace” is the only combined ATP World Tour/ATP Champions Tour event, meaning it draws from both current

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and past legends of tennis. The 25-year-old Delray Beach Open features 10 days of single-elimination singles and double matches, plus special happenings to entertain fans.

Sign up for clinics with Grand Slam legends, VIP parties, Pro-Am matches, kids’ activities and more.

attend artist talks, panels and discussions.

Where to Dock: Seagate Yacht Club at Delray Beach

San Diego, CA August 11, 2018

Art Basel Miami Beach Miami, FL June 12-16, 2019

One of the biggest events in the contemporary art world turns the Miami Beach Convention Center into a melting-pot of North American and Latin American masterpieces in March. More than 250 of the world’s leading galleries and 4,000 artists from 31 countries participate, displaying paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and editioned works in the main exhibition hall. Be inspired, then

Where to Dock: Miami Beach Marina and Sunset Harbour Yacht Club

Uncorked: San Diego Wine Festival Uncorked Wine Festivals excels at creating fun wine-tasting events that blend live music, gourmet food trucks, and both familiar and new wineries from all over the world. Its San Diego Wine Festival is held at the Embarcadero Marina Park North overlooking Coronado Island and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Sample the select vintages and then spend an evening supping and shopping in nearby Seaport Village.

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EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT Despite an unprecedented storm season last year, the Virgin Islands are as appealing as ever — and open for business

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s we flew into St. Thomas Airport in late May to start a week-long charter in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), I was apprehensive but excited. The BVIs are one of my favorite places, and this would be my fifth charter in the area. I had been following the stories of devastation from Hurricane Irma, but what would it be like to witness the aftermath firsthand?

I was quickly put at ease when our driver Amir pulled up outside the airport, offered us a cold Carib beer and whisked us off to Red Hook to catch our water taxi to Tortola. As we passed through the town of Charlotte Amalie, where many houses were still covered with tarps, Amir explained that his own house had been destroyed and they were almost finished rebuilding it.

Rebuilding and resilience became the themes of our week.

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day one TORTOLA

I traveled with my husband Doug and our friend Brett, and as soon as we reached the American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, the Dolphin Water Taxi crew took over, processing our paperwork for U.S. customs, ferrying us to Tortola and processing our paperwork for U.K. customs once we arrived. The boat ride between St. Thomas and Tortola takes about an hour and is a great way to transit to the BVIs. A ground taxi was already waiting to escort us on our final leg to Nanny Cay Marina, site of the new MarineMax Vacation Headquarters. Like most of the marinas in the Virgin Islands, Nanny Cay sustained damage from Irma, but the facility was not just up and running but bustling with many repairs already completed and many more underway.

The team at MarineMax showed us to our boat, a beautiful new 36-foot Aquila Powercat with two Mercury 250 HP outboard engines. The craft was designed for charters, and every inch of space was put to good use, with an open layout and two identical cabins. It was perfect for the three of us. We stowed our luggage and coordinated provisioning from RiteWay, then walked to the marina’s beach bar to devour delicious wings and fried shrimp, washing it all down with our first nutmegsprinkled rum punch. Now I knew we were in the BVIs!

day two NORMAN ISLAND

We decided on an easy first day to get accustomed to the boat, so we headed from Nanny Cay across the Sir Frances Drake Channel to Cooper Island, about an hour away. After two attempts I grabbed our mooring ball in Macchionell Bay, then we quickly lowered the ladder and jumped into the gorgeous turquoiseblue water for our first swim. Immediately, the stress of the long travel day melted away.

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Beach Club for lunch, which looked as if it had fared well during the storm. Their diving operation and restaurant were both thrumming with activity. We ordered cheeseburgers and fish and chips as well as a refreshing rum punch spiked with prosecco, then headed back to our boat to start our journey to Norman Island where we would moor for the night.

During our sail, we passed Peter Island, where we would have stopped to check out the new location of the legendary Willie T’s, but it was still a week away from re-opening. We easily secured a mooring ball in the bight at Norman Island, near where the old Willie T’s had washed up to shore, and splashed into the water for our

first snorkeling adventure. The dark black with neon yellow stripes and electric-blue fish were incredible.

Dinner that night was at the Pirate’s Bight Restaurant, rebuilt after Irma and in full swing. The service and food were excellent — yellow-fin tuna with soy-wasabi sauce, grilled wahoo, fantastic Key lime pie. Back aboard our boat, we turned on the underwater lights and quickly attracted several enormous tarpon.

day three JOST VAN DYKE

After a 6:00 a.m. rise and a light breakfast, we dinghied over to Norman Island’s

waist-deep in the water enjoying cocktails.

Later that night, dinner at Foxy’s proved that that institution is also completely back up and running in true form. As usual, the dancefloor was packed!

day four ANEGADA

The author (center) with husband Doug (left) and their friend Brett Austin at Soggy Dollar Bar.

enchanting caves, made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, “Treasure Island.”

I couldn’t visit the island without snorkeling in the caves to try to spot scary sea creatures!

We sailed early to our next stop, Great Harbour at Jost Van Dyke, where the iconic Foxy’s is located, and we knew that the harbor would be full by evening. We then dinghied around the corner to Jost’s White Bay, which must be one of the most gorgeous harbors in the world. We beached our dinghy and almost sprinted to the Soggy Dollar, birthplace of the Pain Killer cocktail. Just eight months after being decimated by Irma, the Soggy Dollar was hopping, with happy throngs of people

Naturally, we slept in a bit after our night at Foxy’s. I figured a little exercise could help too, so I launched the paddle board, riding into the harbor at a nice clip. It wasn’t until I turned around and faced the headwind that I realized I had my work cut out for me. I definitely got the exercise I wanted!

Next stop was Little Jost to assess the Bubbly Pool and the B Line Bar. New mooring balls in front of the B Line Bar made it super-convenient to dinghy close to the Bubbly Pool. Foxy’s Taboo, destroyed

by Irma, had not yet been rebuilt, but I heard that they planned to construct a smaller version that would open sometime this summer. The trail to the Bubbly Pool also suffered some damage, and in the end, we could not find a way to get there — next trip, for sure! But the rum punches and ribs at the fully repaired B Line Bar were as delicious as I remembered, and the familiar horseshoe pits and picnic tables remained out front. They expect to open a new dinghy dock and boutique soon.

On to Anegada. At about 22 miles, this was the longest leg of our journey. The winds picked up and so did the waves, so we slowed down to 10 knots, arriving after three hours feeling a little woozy but also happy and relieved. “Anegada” means drowned island, and it’s totally flat, known for its large lobsters and very friendly locals. We dinghied over to Potter’s by the Sea to place our dinner order — Sam, the cook, requests everyone place their order by 5:00 p.m. Our grilled surf-and-turn feast was prepared to perfection.

day five ANEGADA

Because of the winds, we decided to stay another night in Anegada and explore. We

rented a Jeep from D & H Rentals and bombed around, stopping at Big Bamboo at Loblolly Beach for a swim in the crystal-clear water and — surprise, surprise — a yummy rum punch. The bar has driftwood pieces that people have carved their names into over the years, and I was glad to see that many of these pieces had survived the storm.

Next we drove over to Anegada Beach Club, a nice resort with thatched huts, for a pizza lunch and another ocean swim, then continued on to Cow Wreck Beach Bar & Grill, where we sat on the beach and watched local kids diving for conch.

We swung through town to provision for dinner onboard, glad to be cozy on the boat later that night as we saw a storm roll in.

day six NECKER ISLAND AND VIRGIN GORDA

We departed Anegada around 6:30 a.m., because we had a date with Richard Branson’s Necker Island! My friend Captain Ross Lysinger connected me with Gumption, who operates Gumption Adventures and runs tours of Necker. A 74-acre island just north of Virgin Gorda, Necker is available for private rentals (you and up to 21 friends can take over the whole thing) and is focused on living sustainably and protecting the environment. It runs almost entirely on solar.

Thanks to Branson’s leadership, part of the island’s mission is committed to saving endangered exotic animals, including lemurs, giant tortoises, scarlet ibis and flamingos.

It was amazing to see these animals up close — at one point I had three lemurs on my neck and arms! Even the giant tortoises allowed us to pet their necks. To top it all off, we visited the Great House, which sits at the highest point on Necker and has extraordinary views.

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Clockwise, top left: Conch shells on Loblolly Beach, Anegada; Chartering a MarineMax Aquila 36 for the trip; Gumption, owner of Gumption Adventures and Joy holding donated school supplies; Signature rum punch from Cooper Island Beach Club; and Bunky, owner of B Line Bar on Little Jost.

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TRANSPORTATION Dolphin Water Taxi offers door-to-door transport with a private land/boat experience from the St. Thomas airport to your final destination in the British Virgin Islands. (dolphinshuttle.com)

CHARTERS MarineMax Vacations helps you spend a week with family and friends experiencing exceptional life moments in paradise. Cruise at your own pace and on your own itinerary when you charter a MarineMax power catamaran in the BVI ranging from 36 to 48 feet (two, three or four cabins). (marinemaxvacations.com)

Joy with the Lemurs on Necker Island.

music star Kenny Chesney have been critical in helping to rebuild the BVIs’ destroyed schools.

After five nights of mooring balls, it felt great to be in one of Leverick Bay Marina’s nice wide slips with loads of amenities such as a pool and a spa at our disposal. We hit Hog Heaven, at the very tippy top of Virgin Gorda for a gorgeous sunset and cocktails, then rolled back down the mountain to the marina’s restaurant for a wonderful dinner and bottle of wine.

day seven SCRUB ISLAND

The next day we took a quick cruise over to the posh 300-acre resort Oil Nut Bay, on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda, where we’d booked a reservation for lunch — which also gives you access to the first-rate amenities including watersports and a large pool. We took full advantage of all the toys, and by the time we sat down for lunch we were starving.

Then it was time for our final leg, sailing to Scrub Island Marina and Trellis Bay’s infamous Full Moon Party. At the marina we immediately hit the pool, then prepped for the party, catching Scrub Island’s convenient 10-minute ferry over to Trellis Bay. The full moon party is known for the fire balls made by Aragorn Studios that literally light up the night.

We indulged in chicken roti and cold Caribs and soaked it all in.

day eight ST. THOMAS

Giant tortoise on Necker Island

Our trip was almost over — but not before spending some time with JP from Tropical Charters. I’d met JP several years before when he was running Daddy’s Love Shack on Anegada. Now he’s based out of Red Hook and offers day charters in the

The Moorings is the world’s premier yacht charter company, delivering unforgettable vacations on the water since 1969. The Moorings BVI base is conveniently located in Road Town, Tortola and offers a cutting-edge fleet of spacious sailing catamarans, classic monohulls and stylish power yachts. (moorings.com) Tropical Charters VI is the best way to book a boat charter in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They arrange day trips on powerboats, sailboats, yachts, deep-sea fishing, water taxi transfers and term charters. (tropicalchartersvi.com) Yacht Retreat has helped families and groups take a crewed, captain-only or bareboat yacht charter or yacht retreat since 1984.

Captain Ross brings years of experience and knowledge to your charter. (yachtretreat.com)

USVI and BVI. He picked us up from Scrub Island on a 31 Pursuit for a super-smooth and fast transfer back to St. Thomas, where we met Amir for our taxi trip to the airport.

As we drove over the hills toward Charlotte Amalie, I reflected on what had been a truly amazing week. The resilience and “can do” attitude we saw everywhere blew me away. The Virgin Islands are truly open for business, and their wonderful people ready to welcome you back! I’m already planning my next trip. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/bvirecovery

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MARINA SPOTLIGHT >

Ocean World Marina

BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE of the Caribbean on the northern shore of the Dominican Republic awaits a must-visit destination. Ocean World is more than just a pretty port to dock your boat. The island retreat is packed with enough amenities and activities to make you want to return over and over again.

“Our location allows visitors to get a perfect rest stop for coming or going straight to Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and more,” says Roberto Tejada, operations assistant at Ocean World. Boats of every shape and size are welcome, as the full-service marina can accommodate catamarans, motor yachts, sailboats and vessels up to 250 feet in overall length.

You find plenty of dockage at its 354 slips (104 wet and 250 land storage). It has concrete docks, and the controlling depth in the basin is 12 feet in mean low water.

New to the marina is a Travelift that can handle boats up to 70 feet long, 16 feet wide and 35 tons, and they’re working on a higher lift capacity for 2019.

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high-speed fuel station dispensers, pump out service, boat repair and Wi-Fi. Transportation to the grocery store is free, and on the grounds are a liquor store, restaurants, barbeque area and beach to keep your crew well fed and happy. Safety commands a high priority with 24/7 security staff, Navy officers on-site, and a customs and immigration office.

Packed with enough amenities and activities to make you want to return over and over again.

Ocean World staff likes to delight guests by pointing them toward attractions in their quaint town of Puerto Plata.

Ocean World Adventure Park, where you can experience everything from swimming with dolphins to gaming at casinos, is next door to the docks. Also near the marina: two major resorts (Lifestyle Hacienda Resort and Riu Hotel) and a pair of first-rate golf courses (Los Mangos and

Playa Dorada). In town you find a kite surfing spot, a baseball stadium and a multi-sport complex that showcases soccer, volleyball, basketball, boxing and more.

Shopping at the Puerto Plata shopping center presents treasures from the islands and beyond. The Amber Museum holds the world’s largest collection of creatures eternally trapped in golden stones, while San Felipe Fort and Gregorio Luperón Museum detail the island’s history. The icing on the cake for cultural fun is a tour (with samples!) of the local rum and cigar factory.

Nature lovers enjoy nearby outdoor adventures such as Damajagua, with its 27 waterfalls for hiking and swimming, and Monumento Natural Loma Isabel de Torres, the Caribbean’s second-tallest mountain, with trails to discover indigenous plants and wildlife. Sosúa Beach is a favorite for snorkeling, and Cabaret Beach is ideal for surfing ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/oceanworld

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SMART BOATER >

Water WORLD Taking a worry-free gulp is easier than you think

BY BOB ARRINGTON

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resh drinking water carried aboard for a day boater is a convenience. For someone cruising or living aboard, it is a necessity. It sounds simple: fill your tank with fresh clean water, use it and repeat.

But managing the fresh water system on a boat at times seems anything but easy.

From poorly maintained marina plumbing to very hard or foul-tasting source water, countless factors work against keeping good quality water. Add to that all the organisms that can grow in the water once it’s in your tanks or the unknown conditions of a used boat’s tanks, and it appears the deck is stacked against you. However, with a few good habits put in place,

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along with some relatively inexpensive accessories, you can count on good quality fresh water.

Source Water

The saying “garbage in, garbage out” certainly applies here. It is an understandable but dangerous assumption to believe the water available at a marina is always good. You have no way of knowing the water’s source or how the marina maintains its plumbing system. A marina may be connected to municipal water that could be distasteful hard mineral water, a small rural marina could be on a local well, or the marina may have just fixed broken pipes that are still filled with debris and

sealants from repair work. Never assume a marina’s water is drinkable. And never use an unknown hose connected to a pier spigot regardless of how long you let it run before filling your tanks. Use a designated NSF/ANSI 61 certified water hose, empty it and keep the ends screwed together when not in use.

Pre-Filters

It is a good habit to always filter the water you put into your tanks. A standard 2½inch-by-10-inch filter housing is available from a variety of sources. They are inexpensive and easy to use with standard hose fittings. The filter cartridges come in several micron sizes and are available in

sediment or carbon-block styles. The carbon-block filters, which remove unwanted tastes, odors and particulate, also eliminate chlorine and should only be used when tank water is actively used and replenished. Tanks holding non-chlorinated water for extended periods are at increased risk of microbial growth.

Water Softeners

In addition to filtering tank water, you may also benefit from softening the water, depending on the source. Hardness in water is usually due to high levels of calcium and magnesium. Water hardness test strips are inexpensive and easy to use, if you are not certain. Water softeners are a common site along marina piers for washing and drying with a spot-free rinse, and some are certified to use as drinking water. Small portable water softeners typically use an ion-exchange process to replace the undesirable calcium and magnesium minerals with sodium. If the source water is very hard, don’t hesitate to soften it. Hard water can be quite damaging to plumbing fixtures and finishes within the boat.

Water Deionizers

The same ion-exchange process that softens water can also completely deionize water by removing all minerals. While it’s not suitable for drinking, it is wonderful for washing your boat. Deionized water

leaves virtually no spots, so all you need to do is wash and rinse with no drying. It saves hours in boat washing. Also deionized water is great for rinsing salt from a boat.

Because the water is completely mineral free, it has an affinity for the salt, drawing it into the water when rinsing the boat.

Fresh water for drinking and cleaning is possible and easy to maintain with a few good habits and simple accessories.

Point-of-Use Filters

Just because you put clean water in your tanks doesn’t mean it stays that way. Some pretty nasty stuff can grow within your boat’s tanks and plumbing components, especially if the water is sitting unused for long periods of time. Point-of-use filters, typically installed at a galley sink can insure safe drinking water free of microorganisms, but they are not all created equal.

Investigate the differences between filter types in selecting the right one for you.

Water Tank Cleaning

Sometimes you need to completely clean and disinfect your water tank. To treat

microbial growth, add a chlorine bleach solution (one-part bleach to 150 parts water). This equals about one cup of bleach per 10 gallons of water. Chlorine test strips are available at pool stores to confirm the bleach concentration of the solutions you mix. Remove all filters and faucet screens and turn off the water heater prior to flushing the system. Allow the solution to run through all the faucets until you smell bleach in each location.

Top off the tank with fresh water and let it stand overnight. Flush the entire system multiple times with clean water the next day until the chlorine smell completely disappears, then drain the system. (More information on tank cleaning is available at clorox.com/how-to/disinfecting-sanitizing/ disinfecting-with-bleach/bleaching-water-tanks).

If you are concerned about using high concentrations of chlorine, consider effective alternatives such as PuriClean by CleanTabs or TastePure by Camco. The simplest solution for keeping your water tanks clean and healthy is use. The more you cycle water through the tanks, the cleaner the system stays. Fresh water for drinking and cleaning is possible and easy to maintain with a few good habits and simple accessories. All it takes is being a “Smart Boater.” ml

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THIS OR THAT >

BALTIMORE VS. BOSTON TWO POPULAR EAST COAST CITIES BOASTING ICONIC CULTURES AND EXCEPTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT GO HEAD TO HEAD

Baltimore: main, Oldlinestate; nightlife, Jumbolump.com; history, NPS; sports, Cherie Cullen; art, Joe Haupt. Boston: nightlife, Massachusetts Office of Travel Tourism Flickr.com; history, Luciof; sports, Jared Vincent Follow Flickr.com; arts, Boston Museum of Scienc.

Baltimore

BY ELANA RUBIN

Boston

NIGHTLIFE & DINING OUT On the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore is famous for local blue crabs. Travel to Bo Brooks Restaurant in Canton, which douses steamed crabs in spices from a secret family recipe. Enjoy lively pubs, quaint shops and seafood in neighboring Fells Point.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a favorite destination for shopping, fine dining and nightlife, while pubs and bars abound on Lansdowne Street. For exquisite lobster and oysters, visit Neptune Oyster, one of the top 100 places to eat in the United States.

HISTORY During the War of 1812, Fort McHenry successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from the British and inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The pentagon-shaped fort is a waterfront haven for history buffs.

During the Revolutionary War, Boston was the location of the famous Tea Party and Paul Revere’s midnight ride.

Visit the city’s important historic sites on the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail that features colonial characters as tour guides.

SPORTS Named after the famous poem by Baltimore poet Edgar Allen Poe, the Baltimore Ravens claim two Super Bowl wins and play at M&T Bank Stadium within walking distance to the Inner Harbor. Nearby Oriole Park at Camden Yards is home to the Baltimore Orioles.

Five-time Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots are led by MVP quarterback Tom Brady and play at nearby Gillette Stadium. One of the greatest baseball players of all time, Baltimore-born Babe Ruth, played for the Boston Red Sox.

ARTS & CULTURE The waterfront Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the city’s role in the Industrial Revolution while showcasing the future of business and manufacturing.

The American Visionary Art Museum presents a unique experience with displays of outsider, or raw, works by contemporary painters and sculptors.

Opened in 1872, the Museum of Fine Arts claims one of the most expansive collections in the world featuring nearly 500,000 pieces. Nearby, the Museum of Science brings technology alive with advanced interactive exhibits and educational programs.

TYING UP YOUR BOAT Offering an abundance of amenities, Harbor East Marina and Baltimore Marine Centers at the Inner Harbor are within walking distance of delightful activities unique to Baltimore.

Accommodating boats up to 150 feet, Constitution Marina is in the historic waterfront neighborhood of Charlestown in close proximity to the Freedom Trail, or Boston Yacht Haven, located on Commercial Wharf in downtown Boston.

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FISH ON

BY VICTORIA ALLMAN

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ish on, fish on!” Jack the first mate cried over the rumble of the powerful engine. Dumbstruck, I watched as my line began to run. “Reel in, reel in!” he shouted at me as if I were a child. I looked down at the spinning reel.

I began winding the handle.

“No, no, let it run now.” Ben the engineer chastised as he reached in front of me to adjust the drag on the rod.

“I got it,” I seethed through clenched teeth. The crew had taken the sport-fish vessel out for the day. I was the least experienced and therefore the most excited.

Jack and Ben had the most experience and therefore the biggest egos.

Jack had a keen sense of the water and shortly picked up a group of birds ahead.

“Birds starboard,” he yelled as he swung the boat to the right. Ben let the lines out, and we watched the lures dance in the foamy wake.

Jack shouted down to us from the tower.

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“They’re diving the surface of the water.”

“That means there are larger fish below driving smaller fish to the surface,” Ben explained to me.

I was enjoying the whole scene when Jack started calling “fish on” and barking orders at me. “It’s your rod,” he scoffed as he shifted the boat into neutral.

With a violent twitch, the tip of the rod in the holder in front of me bent like a bow. The reel whirled, letting out the spool with an alarming buzz saw sound. It hissed like a hose that had snapped and was spewing steam. I grabbed the rod from the holster and placed it on my thigh to anchor it. I held tight and adjusted my stance as tension increased on the line.

“Let it run,” Ben said.

“Reel in, reel in,” Jack yelled. They were both chomping at the bit to take the rod away from me. But, there is a code of respect on the water and this was my rod,

my fish and my fight.

I knew I had to tire the fish out before he exhausted me. I shifted the rod and bent my knees, flexing to absorb the pounding of the waves. I pulled the rod tip up toward the sky, bringing the fish in closer. I dropped the rod parallel to the deck and reeled in the slack. I repeated this procedure three or four times. The muscles in my arms shook. The Rolling Stones belted out “Start Me Up.” I could barley hear Mick’s voice. “Ride like the wind at double speed. I’ll take you places that you’ve never, never seen.”

“There it is, reel it in now,” Jack shouted from above. As the fish swam closer to the boat I could see flashes of color and the blunt nose of a mahi-mahi. A blur of silver and blue lit up the water as the fish saw our boat and panicked. He leaped effortlessly, flashing iridescent green stripes.

I hesitated, watching the show. Adrenaline

HERB AND CASHEW PASTE

6 mahi-mahi fillets, 6 oz each (or other white flaky fish) 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sprinkle salt and pepper over all sides of mahi-mahi and place on a cookie sheet.

Paste: ¼ cup cashews, lightly toasted 1 /3 cup cilantro, stems removed 4 cloves garlic 2 green onions, cut in quarters ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree for 2 minutes until a rough paste is produced. Spoon the herb paste on top of the fish, creating a half-inch thick topping.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake the fish for 15 minutes, depending on the type of fish used, until the flesh is firm. Serve with mango salsa.

surged through my veins. I felt like Hemingway. The fish gathered a reserve of strength and ran with the line. I leaned back and reeled once more. The fish finally appeared behind the boat. Ben leaned over and gaffed the beast. It bucked and flopped wildly as Ben hurled it onto the deck at my feet.

I looked down at my conquest. He was beautiful. He was mine.

“Not bad,” Jack mumbled from above.

“Beginner’s luck,” Ben added. I beamed.

Back in the galley, I butchered my fish.

I picked up my filleting knife, testing its sharpness against my thumb. I looked into the fish’s eyes. “Thank you,” I said in homage. I ran the knife down its pectoral fin, separating the bones from the flesh.

My mind raced through recipe options.

Mexican? Asian? Caribbean? I didn’t want to insult my fish with just any old preparation. This meal was going to be a

memorial to its life. To the fight he gave.

I cut thick meaty fillets for the crew. I puréed cilantro and cashew nuts to crust the top. The scent of cilantro filled the air.

I danced around the galley. I belted out the words in my head, “You make a grown man cry.” I steamed coconut rice and diced mangoes for a salsa. The work flew by.

This was no ordinary crew dinner. This was not food I picked up at the market.

This was MY dinner. MY fish. The delicious smell of the sea emanated from the oven. The guys may not have been forthcoming with praise for my fishing skills, but they would love the dinner I had just brought home. After all, in my mind that’s what fishing is all about. The meal it provides. “She’s a mean, mean machine.” ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/fishon

MANGO SALSA

1 ripe mango 2 tomatoes ½ red onion ¼-½ habanero pepper, depending

on heat tolerance ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves 2 limes, juiced 1 teaspoon sea salt

Dice the mango and red onion to uniform quarter-inch size.Cut the inner seeds and pulp out of the tomato leaving a flat fillet of tomato to work with. Dice the fillet to a quarter-inch size. Chop the habanero as small as possible to evenly distribute heat. Mix all ingredients together; taste for seasoning and serve with fish. Serves 6 FA L L 20 1 8

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CRUISING THROUGH HISTORY >

Fabulous Forts

Castillo de San Marcos

of the Coastal Southeast

NPS Photography

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

THE PORTS and river inlets of the Eastern Seaboard offer a unique glimpse into the history of exploration, colonialism, independence and the Civil War. Ships planted the American colonies here, and trade by sea propelled the United States into the powerhouse economy of the world by the turn of the 20th century. However, maintaining a large navy to protect those economic interests was too expensive for the new nation. Cheaper alternatives were devised to protect American waters.

Central to the success of the fledgling United States was constructing coastal military fortifications for defense rather than building a costly navy. These defensive works allowed breathing room for the new government and economy to flourish.

Over the first 70 years of nationhood before the Civil War, Congress allocated funds in three distinct “systems” to build these forts. »» First System: In 1793, President George Washington proposed a series of 19 forts to protect American harbors along the Eastern Seaboard. These star82

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shaped forts were surrounded with low, sloped earthworks that covered the fortification’s wooden walls. One row of cannons was placed on the open roof of the fort. »» Second System: To end reliance on European military engineers to design forts in America, the army needed homegrown engineers.

That was accomplished with training at the new military academy at West Point (created in 1802). President Thomas Jefferson

began a new fortification system program in 1808 to strengthen the vulnerability of the open batteries of the earthen First System forts, specifically exploding shells that showered the gunners with shrapnel. The Second System forts featured covered casemates or vaulted rooms that protected the artillerists. »» Third System: After the War of 1812, President James Madison understood how easily the United States was attacked by sea, so he appointed a Board of Engineers of Fortifications in 1816 to design a stronger Third System of forts on the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coasts. By the start of the Civil War, 42 new major forts protected these coastlines with structures that were larger, taller and had at least two tiers of powerful cannons.

COASTAL FORTS OF THE SOUTHEAST Fort Monroe National Monument 41 Bernard Road, Hampton, VA 757-722-3678

Fort Jefferson

Cruising the U.S. Atlantic coast by boat yields a greater understanding of history than any textbook can offer. The forts of the shoreline from Virginia to Florida offer lessons from the early colonial ambitions of Spain to the dashed hopes of the Confederacy, all of which can be rediscovered by boat. To witness their glory, add the following forts to your must-see list.

VIRGINIA Fort Monroe

At the confluence of the mouth of Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads sits Old Point Comfort. The strategic importance of this location was recognized as far back as 1609, and various wooden forts occupied that spot for more than 200 years. Completed in 1834 and surrounded by a moat, this Third System seven-sided star stronghold is the largest stone fort built in the United States. It remained in Union hands throughout the Civil War.

Fort Norfolk

South of Hampton Roads on the eastern bank of the Elizabeth River is the site of Fort Norfolk, a First System design built in 1794. Made obsolete by nearby Fort Monroe, it served as a munitions depot to supply naval ships at the nearby shipyard. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, the Union army abandoned Fort Norfolk. Confederates occupied the fort and used it to supply powder and shot to their ships that tried to break the Union blockade at Hampton Roads. The most famous of these blockade battles was between the Monitor and the Merrimac.

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During the colonial period, Beaufort Inlet provided access to marauding pirates such as Blackbeard. To protect Beaufort Harbor, North Carolina’s only major deep water ocean port, a Third System fort was built on the sands of Bogue Banks in 1834. Although captured by Confederate forces during the first year of the Civil War, the Union army retook the pentagonal fort a year later.

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Wilmington sits 20 miles up the Cape Fear River from the inlet at the Atlantic Ocean. That city was a major trading port for war supplies for the Confederacy by British smugglers, who exchanged food, clothing and munitions for tobacco and cotton from the South. To guard this vital wartime lifeline, rebel forces built a fort made of soil mounds at the mouth of the Cape Fear River in 1861.

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The entrance to Charleston Harbor is the location of a brick Third System fort with three tiers of cannon emplacements.

Construction began in 1829, but building the five-foot thick walls that were 50 feet tall was very slow and tedious. On April 12, 1861, the fort was still not completed when Confederate gunners fired the first shots of the Civil War. After a constant barrage of artillery shells, the Union garrison surrendered the next day.

Fort Moultrie

In 1776, South Carolina’s colonial regiments built a square palmetto log and sand fort with corner bastions on Sullivan’s Island to protect Charleston Harbor from attack by the British Navy. A week before the Declaration of Independence was published, this fort successfully fought off nine British warships in an all-day battle.

A new First System fort was built there in 1798 and replaced by a Second System fort by 1811.

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Fort James Jackson

Now known as Old Fort Jackson, this fort was constructed over an old earthen battery from the Revolutionary War and used to protect Savannah from attack by ships coming up the Savannah River.

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These newer cannons could smash through thick brick walls of Second and Third System forts and quickly made that architecture obsolete.

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Castillo de San Marcos

St. Augustine was founded in 1565 as part of the Spanish Empire. Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fortress in

America and was built with local coquina stone. Construction started in 1672 on the square-shaped fort with large corner bastions. It remained under Spanish control until 1821, except for a 20-year period after the American Revolution when it was given to Great Britain as part of the Treaty of Paris.

Fort Jefferson

The Dry Tortugas at the western end of the Florida Keys served as the turning waypoint for ships loaded with cotton bales from antebellum Southern states to destinations on the Eastern Seaboard and Europe. Protecting those shipping lanes was the role of this massive fort built in 1846 on tiny Garden Key. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/forts

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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.

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Turnberry Marina

BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE

WHEN YOU COME TO Turnberry Marina, be prepared to get dazzled. Every inch of this dreamy destination intends to deliver an unparalleled harbor experience.

It all began back in 1967 when real estate developer Donald Soffer sketched on a cocktail napkin his vision of a premier retreat in South Florida. He bought 785 acres of swamp and marshland and turned it into the gorgeous town of Aventura, just north of Miami on the Intracoastal Waterway.

This state-of-the-art facility offers 60 slips with low-profile floating aluminum and Ipe wood Technomarine docks, which can accommodate vessels up to 90 feet. In addition to floating docks, Turnberry has 1,000 feet of high-profile fixed concrete face dock that can handle boats up to 165 feet. With a minimum controlling depth of 12 feet at low tide, it accommodates deep-draft sailing vessels, too.

The property offers 24-hour security

and is accessible by road through a guarded gate. Each dock and all common areas are protected with high-definition camera coverage. Turnberry also provides in-slip pump-out access with its new Keco mobile cart that allows access to blackwater valves throughout the marina.

He bought 785 acres of swamp and marshland, and turned it into the gorgeous town of Aventura.

Adjacent to A-Dock is the Crew Lounge with complimentary coffee in the morning, heads and showers, a fitness center and a work station with computers.

Its newly renovated sister property, Turnberry Isle Resort, is a superb fullservice hotel less than a mile away with

more than 600 beautifully decorated rooms. Guests enjoy two 18-hole championship golf courses (designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.), award-winning restaurants, a luxury spa and an astounding network of pools, lazy river and waterslides.

With enough sweet amenities to satisfy any wish, guests can’t resist venturing into nearby Miami to explore its glitzy nightlife, exceptional food scene, cultural attractions and sultry tropical vibe.

Discriminating shoppers flock to Aventura Mall (less than a mile away) for high-end fashions and cocktails. Events such as the Miami Boat Show, Art Basil Miami and the South Beach Food and Wine Festival are guaranteed to enhance a memorable visit to Turnberry Marina. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/turnberry

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Create Family Traditions in Florida and Build Memories to Last a Lifetime

BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE

UP NORTH, when temperatures drop and leaves put on their golden autumn colors, a southern migration begins. The first frost hits, and people start making escape plans to visit Florida’s warm winter wonderland, where shovels pour sand into buckets rather than push snow off sidewalks.

Heat-seeking family and friends come in waves — Thanksgiving, holidays, winter break or special occasions such as birthdays, reunions and anniversaries. They arrive with overstuffed suitcases, eager to trade their puffy down coats and insulated boots for cotton t-shirts and flip-flops.

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sweet resemblance to their own.

Sometimes just being together is enough, but after a few days someone inevitably gets an itch to discover Florida’s magic. To keep the pack intact with multigeneration activities, consider the following ideas to make everyone happy and create memorable experiences.

By the Beautiful Sea

Water is the great equalizer. Everybody from toddlers to teens can find something fun in a pool or at the beach. Like lemmings to the sea, kids of all ages are drawn to the shore to dig their toes into the sand and conquer the waves. All the beach amenities — boardwalks, arcades, food stands and gift shops — can make the seaside a place for frequent visits.

A stroll on the beach can inspire wanderers to pick up a colorful shell or uniquely twisted piece of driftwood that becomes a washed ashore treasure destined to be displayed as art or the centerpiece of family craft projects. Florida’s prime destination for discriminating shell seekers is Sanibel Island, a 15-mile stretch of beach that harbors 250 types of seashells.

After you pluck your share of shells, head to Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum to learn about the collection in your plastic bucket and its role in history, commerce, art and religion. Or if your clan is more inspired by the sand, visit Florida’s many sand-sculpting contests, where artists create masterpieces from water, determination and sugar-soft sand (See sandsculptingevents.com for events near you).

Sand-sculpting contests abound.

Mermaids await at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

Sports & the Great Outdoors

It’s safe to say that active families don’t run out of things to do in Florida, especially with dozens of amusement parks from Busch Gardens to Disney World. The state is flush with sun-kissed activities, thanks to state parks that encourage hiking and camping as well as companies that accommodate whims to kayaking, snorkeling, fishish, jet skiing, paddle boarding, zip lining and biking along the beach and more. Florida is also home to

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1,000 golf courses and mini-golf courses with themes of pirates, tiki, Vikings and dinosaurs, where parents pray the youngest player scores his first hole-in-one.

But when you’re juggling multiple generational needs and different skill levels, you might want to opt for entertainment that lets the pros do the heavy lifting. Florida’s unique answer to this quandary is Major League Baseball’s spring training. Known as the Florida Grapefruit League, preseason warm-ups

for 15 MLB teams offer a festive opportunity to assess rookies in your favorite club or witness Hall of Famers at the end of their career in a sports venue that’s less expensive and more relaxed than the major leagues (See floridagrapefruitleague.com for team schedules and game locations).

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compelled to investigate the indigenous wildlife that inhabits this seemingly exotic land. They want to meet the beasts that swim in the seas, crawl on their bellies through sands and soar into the babyblue skies.

A good day trip for creature-curious families is the Jacksonville Zoo (See jacksonvillezoo.org). Many note that it doesn’t feel like a zoo with its 117 acres of landscaped exhibits and plush gardens that subtly showcase 2,000 animals and 1,000 plants. For a close-up and personal experience with Neptune’s children, some families enjoy a dolphin experience, where they touch, feed and even swim with this intriguing sea mammal (See locations in the Keys, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach). Manatee siting excursions are also popular in places such as Crystal River, Orange City, Apollo Beach, Titusville and Fort Myers. And a trip to the Sunshine State wouldn’t be complete without joining a sea turtle eco-tour and feeding at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.

Pirates & Mermaids Along the Shores

Inside many of us is a hidden pirate waiting for the right moment to unleash inhibitions and rattle our swords. For centuries, Florida’s coastline has attracted scallywags from around the globe seeking fortune and adventure. To relive the region’s buccaneer past, visit St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (thepiratemuseum.com)

and Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum (keywestshipwreck.com). If gentler mythical figures are more your style, go to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (weekiwachee.com), a magical city north of Tampa that’s filled with live mermaids who perform underwater shows amid tropical fish and coral. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/traditions

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The Florida Yacht Club

FLORIDA’S TOP YACHT CLUBS Impressive locations chock full of luxurious amenities

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ucked along Florida’s 1,350 miles of coastline are private seaside clubs where mariners like to dock their boats and hang their hats. Many sport a friendly neighborhood feel; others rival first-class resorts by giving members a taste of the good life on the high seas. Deluxe amenities seem unlimited with annual regattas for racing fans, fishing charters for anglers and social events, where all the stars come out shining.

To get a glimpse of how the big dogs in the yacht world roll, we welcome you to check out Marinalife’s roster of ritzy yacht clubs serving the Sunshine State.

Jacksonville, FL Established in 1876 to foster “yachting and social enjoyment” along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, this club grew into a favorite getaway for 19th century business tycoons and their entourage.

Today it’s known as one of the most prestigious private clubs and the sailing capital of northeast Florida. Amenities include two marinas with 150 slips, 10 tennis courts, a lovely clubhouse with banquet rooms, a swimming pool, a fitness center with personal trainers and a spa.

The Youth Sailing Program, several annual regattas and plenty of social events keep members engaged and happy year-round.

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Palm City, FL The soaring eagle emblem on Harbour Ridge’s logo is a pleasant statement that this yacht club cares about protecting the natural environment around its facility on the St. Lucie River north of West Palm Beach. Its two championship golf courses are Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, but conservation does not distract from luxurious amenities.

Members can choose between upscale or casual dining in the 45,000 squarefoot clubhouse while soaking up stunning lakeside views. Also set in this idyllic rural setting: tennis courts, a swimming pool, a fitness center and spa, a library, a puppy park and banquet halls for special events.

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PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB

West Palm Beach, FL Founded in 1890, this boaters’ sanctuary is considered a jewel of the Atlantic seaboard that attracts racers and society’s A-list from around the world.

With five-star cuisine and gracious décor, the dining room is an epicurean delight. The club is renowned for events such as trips to the Kentucky Derby, Napa Valley and Havana, as well as art tours, river cruises, Miami Dolphin football games and tennis tournaments.

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

Boca Raton, FL Alcoa industrialist Arthur Vining Davis founded the Royal Palm in 1959 on 450 acres of land that was once Boca

Raton’s polo grounds. The property’s centerpiece is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which hosts several tournaments on its scenic greens. The marina’s floating dock yachting facility can accommodate vessels up to 130 feet. Three restaurants offer options ranging from relaxed snacks to elegant gourmet cuisine. Six tennis courts, a swimming pool, a spa and a fitness center top off the amenity list.

CORAL RIDGE YACHT CLUB

Fort Lauderdale, FL Conveniently located near three major airports, Coral Ridge has been an upscale haven for affluent and celebrity guests, including The Beatles in 1964.

Founded in 1947, the gorgeous clubhouse overlooks stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Sunrise Bay and historic Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

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Amenities include family and social activities, a fitness center, golf, a swimming pool, tennis, sports camps and sailing programs for children. It’s within easy walking distance from white-sand beaches, restaurants, nightlife and movie theaters.

want to linger in the lounge and hear about the history and comradery in the waters of Biscayne Bay. Social activities for adults and kids build a strong sense of community.

stand-up paddleboards. Snorkeling and scuba excursions depart daily.

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CORAL REEF YACHT CLUB

Key Largo, FL You can arrive by land, sea or air to this 2,500-acre private paradise tucked away in the northern tip of Florida’s Keys. Known for championship golfing and world-class fishing, the facility includes 12 tennis courts, basketball, a spa and a fitness center. A dozen restaurants and lounges present a range of options from gourmet to casual dining and poolside cocktails. In addition to the nine-hole mini-golf course, Buccaneer Island’s saltwater lagoon is family-fun central with water sports such as sailboats, kayaks and

Bokeelia, FL Private security and sophisticated solitude are the buzzwords for this private club located on a 100-acre island on Pine Island Sound. Since the 1800s, industrialists, socialites and fishing fans have been pampered at this luxurious West Florida retreat.

The U.S. government took over the island during the Bay of Pigs invasion, but the club reopened in 1976 and was restored to its original grandeur.

Today’s guests enjoy amenities such as fine dining, tennis, a swimming pool, croquet and bocce. Social events and regattas in peak season are legendary.

Miami, FL Some of the country’s best yacht racing competitions take place at Coral Reef — 2008 Star Worlds, Bacardi Miami Race Week, Rolex Miami Olympic Classes Regatta and more.

And some of its members bring home Olympic gold medals in boating events. When you visit this bustling club, it’s the 100-slip marina that catches your eye and the 6,000 square foot clubhouse that makes you 1 02

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Naples, FL After a recent $4.8 million renovation, Pelican Isle is looking pretty swanky.

The new 20,000 square-foot clubhouse is complete with a new kitchen, banquet rooms, fitness center, stellar waterfront views, two bocce courts and firepits. Only five minutes from the Gulf of Mexico at Wiggins Pass on the Cocohatchee River, the nearby beach is rated as top-notch with a coral reef for scuba divers. Amenities include upscale dining, a swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, water aerobics, a ship store and yachting excursions.

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ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB

St. Petersburg, FL Established in 1909 and fully renovated in the 1990s, this prestigious club is dedicated to preserving traditions in sailing and yachting. The list of members’ championship racing awards and Olympic medals is extensive. As one of America’s oldest yacht clubs, the facility overlooking Tampa Bay presents two elegant dining rooms, cocktail lounge, poolside tiki hut and many spacious banquet rooms.

Special events include the historic Habana Race (first sailed in 1930), Vintage Motor Classic and several fishing tournaments. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/floridayachtclubs

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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.

• 125 slips ranging in size from 40ft up to 310ft • Eight slips over 120ft • 45ft slips to 120ft slip run about +/$10,000 a linear foot • Larger slips run up to $15,000 per linear foot • Controlling draft at mean low tide is 8ft

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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.

• Extremely fast hard wire internet and Wifi • Olympic-size heated pool • 24-hour security with CCTV and access control • Assigned private parking space • Annual, seasonal and monthly leases available • Sat TV, power and pump-out at each slip • Controllling draft at mean low tide is eight feet

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After the Storm Comes a

Rainbow The Florida Keys invite you to witness their tropical resurrection

BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADE

LAST YEAR

when Hurricane Irma rumbled toward Florida’s Keys, the entire world held its breath and said a prayer that the delicate strand of islands would weather the storm. Torrential rain and 130 mph Category 4 winds caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, marinas, infrastructure and natural structures. The initial prognosis looked bleak.

Those who wondered if the ocean paradise could rebound underestimated the determination and grit of Florida’s Key residents. Not long after the clouds passed, nuggets of hope tricked out amidst a barrage of devastating news. All 54 cats at the Ernest Hemingway house were unharmed, and within five days, all 42 bridges were deemed safe for travel. By the end of September 2017, Key West cleared its port of debris to welcome cruise ships, and island airports reopened.

The road to recovery hasn’t been easy, but after a year of hard restoration work, the Keys are back in business and ready for visitors to see that life has almost returned to normal.

Anglers are catching trophy fish, snorkelers are puttering through colorful coral reefs, restaurants are serving exquisite seafood and bars are mixing up rum punch cocktails to toast spectacular sunsets again. Take look at all the progress in the Keys.

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Islamorada’s rebirth has been a community effort.

KEY LARGO

While it didn’t completely dodge Irma’s bullet, Key Largo sustained less destruction than some of the other islands. After clearing out the wreckage, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is welcoming divers to America’s first underwater sea park to swim with sea creatures amid its colorful reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps.

Restoration of most of the resorts is complete with Kona Kai, Playa Largo and Jules’ Undersea Lodge (the world’s only underwater hotel) taking reservations at their luxurious locations. At the glamorous private Ocean Reef Club, guests are once again golfing, playing tennis and lounging poolside after a soothing spa experience.

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is dishing out its famous conch fritters, burgers and fish sandwiches. New, upscale resorts — such as Dolphin Point Villas and The Bungalows — are open and providing heavenly escapes on pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

ISLAMORADA

Even though it’s known as the sport fishing capital of the Keys, Islamorada has risen from the storm with treasures on both land and sea. High-end marinas such as Plantation Yacht Harbor have shored up their docks and are ready to accommodate vessels of all sizes. To reopen its doors after Irma, the historic Cheeca Lodge shelled out $25 million for renovations to its lodge, rooms and landscaping for 27 acres of plush tropical foliage. They went a

step further by introducing a new dining area while putting the final touches on a new oceanfront swimming pool and tiki bar on the beach.

The entire Islamorada community joined in the spirit of island rebirth.

Today’s visitors can stroll through Morada Way Arts & Cultural District and find boutiques, music venues and galleries filled with local artists’ paintings, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. The celebrated Florida Keys Brewing Co. is pouring craft beer for thirsty shoppers, and the food scene is blossoming with top-flight restaurants such as Morada Bay Café, Kaiyo Grill, Chef Michaels, Ma’s Fish Camp, Green Turtle Inn, Islamorada Fish Company and Pierre’s. Theater of the Sea is introducing humans to new marine

THE ROAD TO RECOVERY HASN’T BEEN EASY, BUT AFTER A YEAR OF HARD RESTORATION WORK, THE KEYS ARE BACK IN BUSINESS.

Dolphin Connection at Hawks Cay Resort & Marina

friends, including dolphins, sea lions, turtles, sharks, stingrays and aquatic birds. History of Diving Museum chronicles the evolution of exploration beneath the waves.

Coming soon! Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina is closed for extensive renovations and plans to re-open all its facilities and marina in October 2018. The posh resort includes a hotel, bars, restaurants and the marina with 19 transient slips for vessels up to 100 feet.

DUCK & MARATHON KEY

After taking the brunt of Irma’s wrath, the Lower Keys has shown exceptional resilience in post-hurricane clean-up.

Hawks Cay Resort & Marina planned its restoration in phases, starting with the villas and spa and then enhancing its pools, children’s activity center and restaurants, especially the local favorite Angler & Ale. Hawks Cay is optimistic that its main marina will open later this fall.

Marlin Bay Yacht Club, an exclusive boutique resort that was built above hurricane standards, received minimal

The pool at Marlin Bay Yacht Club.

damage compared to other resorts. Today it welcomes boaters to a newly launched marina and captivates getaway seekers with idyllic luxury rental residences and amenities such as a landscaped pool deck, in-ground jacuzzi, club house with a game room. Marathon Marina & Boatyard, which took a direct hit and sustained serious damage during Irma, started greeting visitors with open arms a few months after the storm thanks to incredibly hard work and fortitude of staff members.

Faro Blanco Resort and its famous

lighthouse fared a bit better than others on Marathon Key and has resumed fun-filled water sports, charter fishing and lawn games under swaying palm trees.

With many of the resorts and marinas back in the game, restaurants and island activities are following their lead. Keys Fisheries is again crafting casual meals with fresh local seafood and delighting diners with its famous lobster reuben and stone crabs followed by a big slice of Key Lime pie. The award-winning Butterfly Café at Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel FA L L 2 018

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Sunset at Mallory Square in Key West

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& Resort is back to wowing guests with gourmet dishes made with tasty fish caught in regional waters. Unforgettable outdoor experiences are also making a comeback. The ocean-fed saltwater lagoon at Hawks Bay Resort’s Dolphin Center is entertaining audiences with bottlenose dolphins’ aerial feats and helping children of all ages learn about those mammals’ lifestyle through interactive play. Turtle Hospital is rescuing and releasing endangered sea turtles while educating the public about this magnificent creature.

KEY WEST

Key West, often considered the jewel in this strand of islands, has played a critical role in region’s recovery and resurrection.

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witnessing its famous sunsets again.

Conch Harbor, which is fully open since soon after the storm, is completely renovating the marina and expects the work to be complete by November. They’re replacing all the pilings, adding new Ipe docks and featuring a new ship’s store and signage.

Key West Bight Marina and its 33 deep-water transient slips are buzzing with activity again and courting vessels up to 140 feet. Stock Island Marina Village recently opened a new boutique hotel and swimming pool. Oceans Edge (formerly Oceanside), the newest waterfront resort and marina in Key West, boasts a deluxe property with lush tropical foliage and a scent of orchids in the air.

With lodgings and dockage for landlubbers and mariners now intact,

guests can now revisit old Key West favorites and add new activities to their must-see list. The Hemingway House remains as charming as ever, and Duval Street still offers an endless evening of people watching and entertainment.

Green Parrot and Sloppy Joe’s continues to attract top live music, and local restaurants grill up the freshest fish around. Key West Literary Tours offering walking trips and stories about writers who have called this island home. The new Tennessee Williams Museum is home to a comprehensive collection of the playwright’s relics and memorabilia.

All this and more is waiting for you to rediscover the enchantment — and resilience — of the Florida Keys. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/floridakeyrecovery

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WITH ITS MARINAS, RESORTS AND BUSINESSES HUMMING ALONG, BOATERS LOOK FORWARD TO WITNESSING ITS FAMOUS SUNSETS AGAIN.

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JAMES WALLER Côte d’Azur, Naples When Waller moved his family from California to Florida, he also brought along decades of experience in fine cuisine. This graduate of California Culinary Academy in San Francisco has worked in a gamut of restaurants from small eateries on the east and west coasts to the grand Monterey Plaza Hotel where he spent 20 years as executive chef. His culinary style is perfectly suited for Côte d’Azur with its charming décor inspired by Parisian cafés. Waller masterfully marries sustainable ingredients with robust

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FLORIDA’S CULINARY SCENE is sizzling hot right now, and it’s not due to steamy temps in the Sunshine State. Master chefs are migrating to coastal towns challenging food traditions and creating a wave of dishes unique to their region. They’re tapping into centuries-old ethnic influences from the Caribbean, Cuba, Central America, Asia and beyond to develop new spins on standard seaside cuisine. From the Panhandle to the Keys, creative cooks are enlisting the help of local farmers, fishmongers, ranchers and butchers to showcase fresh ingredients in delicious and nutritious ways.

Inspired by the land and sea, several epicurean pros caught the attention of Marinalife for their finesse with flavors and courage to revolutionize Florida’s kitchens. These five award-winning cooks can be found in restaurants across the state, eagerly waiting for you to come sample their latest creations.

CINDY HUTSON Zest, Miami and Ortanique, Coral Gables

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French flavors, while crafting presentations with edible flowers and colorful fruits that are lovely enough to earn Impressionists’ nod of approval. Naples food enthusiasts are not surprised that he continues to win local and national awards for his fabulous feasts.

Stories from Florida’s New Redneck Riviera” and “Gulf Coast Oysters: Classic & Modern Recipes of a Southern Renaissance.” Miller is noted for working aside chef Edna Lewis, which led to his appearance as a guest judge on Bravo’s “Top Chef.”

It’s taken Cindy Hutson two decades in the restaurant biz, several dining establishments and a boatload of culinary awards to fine-tune the refreshing food concept she calls Cuisine from the Sun. Inspired by a fondness for world travel and passion for indigenous ingredients, her goal is to present meals that are ethnically diverse, seasonally driven and packed with Caribbean island flavors. Her culinary approach of making the most of what is local and native to the region has south Florida patrons flocking to her doors. To spread the word about her innovative ideas, her cook book, “From the Tip of My Tongue,” encourages at-home chefs to experiment, create without limits and cook everything under the sun.

ZACH BELL Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach Ho-hum chicken breasts and limp lettuce in an overdressed Caesar salad used to pass as the norm in country club fare. But along came Zach Bell

IRV MILLER The western gate to the Sunshine State is home to Irv Miller, the Florida Panhandle chef who pioneered Florida coastal cooking back in the mid-1980s.

Miller continues to explore and bring to table current seafood flavors. For the past two years, Miller lead the charge to eradicate invasive lion fish from Pensacola and serves the fish whenever weather permits. He also has a penchant for oysters. His culinary achievements take place at Jackson’s Steak House, a beautifully restored 1860s era building where guests relish seasonal ingredients paired with exceptional wines and libations.

To spread his passion about the region, he has two cookbooks to his credit — “Panhandle to Pan: Recipes &

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MICHAEL SCHWARTZ’S UNPRETENTIOUS STYLE WAS RECOGNIZED WITH A JAMES BEARD BEST CHEF IN THE SOUTH AWARD. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

who is raising the bar on how we eat while dining at the club. In his journey from steakhouse dishwasher to four-time James Beard finalist, Bell has mastered the mayhem of professional kitchens and introduced a mandate for fresh ingredients when preparing meals in large volumes. In a climate where members might frequent his dining room several times a week, he knows how to mix up and diversify food selections to keep them excited about what’s next on his menu.

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MICHAEL SCHWARTZ Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami Philadelphia-born Michael Schwartz is rocking south Florida’s taste buds with a straightforward approach to cooking: strive to use foods that are local, seasonal and sourced responsibly, and let good ingredients speak for themselves. At his restaurants under the Genuine Hospitality Group’s umbrella, menus change daily depending on what farmers and fishermen bring to

his kitchen door. His unpretentious style was recognized with a James Beard Best Chef in the South award, and his cookbook “Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat” is a tribute to sensible, affordable food.

But what makes Schwartz stand out among others in his industry is his commitment to community causes and charities such as Share Our Strength and Wellness in the Schools. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/floridachefs

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THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORY lists all of the great savings and discounts that are available to Marinalife card holders. Present your Marinalife Card before your purchase and receive instant savings.

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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.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club Phone: 242-355-2024 10% Off transient dockage from 8/112/15/18. High-season excluded.

10% Off hotel nightly accommodation rate from 8/1- 12/15/18. 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.

VIRGIN GORDA

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

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.

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.

PUERTO PLATA

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.

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JAMAICA

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

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MEXICO BAJA CALIFORNIA

Hotel Coral and Marina Phone: 1 (866) 302-0066 Complimentary use of aquatic activities with min. 1 night stay.

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Free pump out with min. 1 night stay.

JALISCO

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10% Off on daily work yard rates.

QUINTANA ROO

Pelican Bay Marina Ltd. Phone: 604-729-1442 10% Off transient dockage.

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

Sunshine Coast Resort & Marina Phone: 604-883-9177 15% Off transient dockage.

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Union Steamship Marine Resort Phone: 604-947-0707 15% Off transient dockage Mon-Thurs.

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

Browns Hotel & Marina Phone: 242-347-3117 10% Off dockage.

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Wright’s Marina Phone: 705-383-2295 Complimentary pump-out with overnight dockage.

Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina Phone: 242-331-2631 10% Off dockage from 9/1- 3/1.

20% Off room rate based on availability.

Island Yacht Club Phone: 416-203-2582 Ext223 Stay 4 nights, get the 5th night free.

NICARAGUA

QUEBEC

CHINANDEGA

SOUTH BIMINI

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

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

PUERTO RICO

CAT ISLAND

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

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS TORTOLA

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

ONTARIO

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

30% Off dockage 1-6 months.

Marina Puerto Aventuras Phone: 529-873-5108 10-15% Off dockage. Not available during high season 3/1-6/15.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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Clarksville

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

Gamaliel

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

CALIFORNIA Alameda

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.

Oxnard

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

Sacramento

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

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Orange Beach Marina * Phone: 251-981-4207 10% Off transient dockage.

25% discount on clothing.

Pickensville

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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.

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

Sun Harbor Marina Phone: 619-222-1167 10% Off transient dockage.

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.

Norwalk

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

10% Off service rate.

San Pedro

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

Stockton

Norwest Marine Phone: 203-853-2822 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

5% Off service parts and labor.

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

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

Tahoe City

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

SkyVideoCT.com Phone: 203-701-9861 10% Discount on the regular price for aerial video capture.

Norwich

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.

Old Lyme

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

Old Saybrook

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

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

Bridgeport

Portland

Chester

South Norwalk

Cedar Marina Inc. Phone: 203-335-6262 10% Off transient dockage.

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

Greenwich

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

Rex Marine Center, Inc. Phone: 203-866-5555 10% Off dockage.

10% Off in Ship’s Store on select items.

10% Off shorthaul and powerwash.

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

Stamford

New London

Stratford

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.

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

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.

Carrabelle

DELAWARE

C-Quarters Marina Phone: 850-697-8400 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (50 gallon min).

Free pumpout with slip.

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

The Moorings at Carrabelle Phone: 850-697-2800 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Smyrna

Clearwater

Delaware City

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

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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

Clewiston

The Washington Marina Company Phone: 202-554-0222 10% Off dockage.

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

FLORIDA

Dania Beach

Washington

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.

Aventura

Davie

Arcadia

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

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

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

Bradenton

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

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

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.

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.

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 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. *

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.

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.

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.

Legacy Harbour Marina Phone: 239-461-0775 20% Off daily transient rate.

Navesink Yacht Management Detailing and Charters Phone: 954-462-4583 20% Off management services.

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

Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina Phone: 954-525-6666 ext. 6 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Reverso Pumps Phone: 954-522-0882 20% Off retail list price of Marine Fuel Polishing Systems.

Watermakers, Inc. Phone: 954-467-8920 Complimentary Pre-Cruise watermaker tune-up.

15% Off on all pre-filters.

Fort Myers

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

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.

Gulf Harbour Marina Phone: 239-437-0881 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Myers Beach

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

Snook Bight Marina * Phone: 239-765-4371 15% Off transient 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

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

10% Off service labor.

Green Cove Springs

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

5% Off monthly dockage rate.

Gulfport

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)

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.

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.

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

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

10% Off ship store.

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

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

Key Largo

LaBelle

Marathon

Gilbert’s Resort Phone: 305-451-1133 10% Off overnight dockage.

Lake Park

Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club * Phone: 305-743-9018 10% Off dockage (11/1 to 5/31) $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lake Worth

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.

Catamaran Boat Yard Phone: 305-852-2025 10% Off blocking. Mention Marinalife to redeem offer.

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.

Jacksonville Beach

Key West Bait & Tackle Phone: 305-292-1961 10% Off any custom cotton Key West Bait & Tackle t-shirt.

Jupiter

Key West City Marina at Garrison Bight Phone: 305-809-3981 20% Off summer dockage rates (valid 6/1-10/1).

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

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.

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

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

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

Lighthouse Point Yacht And Racquet Club Phone: 954-942-6688 10% Off dockage.

10% Off food/beverage in restaurant & clubhouse.

Little Torch Key

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Phone: 305-872-2524 25% discount for Harborview dock only.

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.

Banana Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 305-743-0176 10% Off transient dockage.

10% Off regular room rate Sun.-Thurs.

Marco Island

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

Marina at Factory Bay Phone: 239-389-2929 Marinalife Members receive $0.35 off nightly dockage Rose Marina Phone: 239-394-2502 ext 814 10% Off daily transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of 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.

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Merritt Island

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

Mexico Beach

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club Phone: 305-398-6800 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Micco

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

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

Miramar Beach

Miami

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

5th Street Marina Phone: 305-324-2040 3% Off transient dockage.

Apex Marine Phone: 954-759-7212 10% Off any work performed.

Moore Haven

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

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. Black out dates apply (excluding Miami Boat Show, holidays, and major events).

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

Orange Park

Fleming Island Marina Phone: 904-269-0027 15% Off transient dockage.

Palm Bay

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

Pelican Harbor Phone: 321-956-0960 20% Off transient dockage.

10% Off dockside services.

North Fort Myers

Palm Coast

North Miami

Palm Harbor

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

15% Off ships store purchases.

Pensacola Â

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.

Pineland Â

Pineland Marina * Phone: 239-283-3593 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Plantation Â

First Mate, Inc Phone: 954-475-2750 10% Off complete systems.

10% Off labor.

Pompano Beach Â

Aquamarina Hidden Harbour Phone: 954-941-0498 20% Off transient dockage.

Sands Harbor Resort Phone: 954-942-9100 ext.2 20% Off transient dockage.

20% Off hotel rates.

Ponce Inlet Â

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

Port Canaveral Â

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

Port St. Joe Â

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

Punta Gorda Â

Ruskin Â

Conch House Marina Resort * Phone: 904-824-4347 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sanford Â

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

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

Boat Tree Marina * Phone: 407-322-1610 $10.00 Off transient dockage.

Pier 88 Diving Co Phone: 904-540-1972 10% Off new customer cleanings.

10% Off annual service contract.

Sarasota Â

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

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

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

St. Petersburg Â

Burnt Store Marina * Phone: 941-637-0083 15% Off transient dockage.

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

Fishermen’s Village Marina * Phone: 941-575-3000 15% Off transient dockage.

5% Off fuel purchase.

Sebastian Â

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

Shalimar Â

Shalimar Yacht Basin and Marina * Phone: 850-651-0510 20% Off transient dockage.

10% Off fuel.

The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club Phone: 727-824-8022 25% Off transient dockage (certain dates are excluded).

3% Off fuel at nearby St. Petersburg Municipal Marina.

10% Off Restaurants & Resort Shop.

10% Off Spa.

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

Harborage Marina At Bayboro Phone: 727-821-6347 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Captain Hiram’s Resort Phone: 772-589-4345  10% Off transient dockage.

Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, Inc * Phone: 904-829-5676 10% Off transient dockage (daily only). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sea Hag Marina Phone: 352-498-3008 25% Off dockage.

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10% Off repair labor.

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Stuart

Allied Marine Britt Point Marina Phone: 772-692-7577 10% Off dockage.

5% discount off repair bill.

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

Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina * Phone: 772-223-9216 ext. 4 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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.

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Tarpon Springs

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

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

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

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.

Jekyll Island

Jekyll Harbor Marina Phone: 912-635-3137 10% Off dockage.

Savannah

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.

Thunderbolt

Morningstar Marinas Bahia Bleu Phone: 912-354-2283 10% Off dockage.

Tybee Island

Tybee Island Marina * Phone: 912-786-5554 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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.

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Havana

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

Norris

Joe’s Place Phone: 309-647-9229 10% Off food only.

Ottawa

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.

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

Seneca

Hiddencove 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.

Wilmington

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

INDIANA

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA

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

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

Albany

Delcambre

Benton

New Orleans

Cadiz

MAINE

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

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

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

5% Off labor on repairs.

Boothbay Harbor

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

Gilbertsville

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

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

Brunswick

Hamilton

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.

Michigan City

Jamestown

Bucksport

Morehead

Camden

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

East Boothbay

Ocean Point Marina Phone: 207-633-0773 10% Off dockage.

Georgetown

Derecktor Robinhood Phone: 207-371-2343 10% Off transient dockage and moorings.

Harpswell

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

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.

Baltimore

Piney Narrows Yacht Haven Phone: 410-643-6600 $0.05 Off per gallon fuel (cash only). $0.25 Off per gallon fuel (slipholders only).

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

Anchorage Marina Phone: 410-522-7200 $0.10 Off per foot for transient dockage (excluding holiday, festival weekends & electric).

5% Off dockage.

Kennebunkport

Baltimore Marine Centers at Inner Harbor Phone: 410-837-5339 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina.

Southwest Harbor

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

Baltimore Marine Centers at Lighthouse Point Phone: 410-675-8888 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina.

West Boothbay

Baltimore Yacht Basin Phone: 410-539-8895 10% Off transient dockage.

MARYLAND

Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point Phone: 410-558-0202 10% Off food including crabs. Excludes alcohol.

A & B Yachtsmen Inc. Phone: 410-263-9073 10% Off labor.

Canton Self Storage Phone: 410-285-7666 10% Off standard rent rates.

Angler’s Sport Center Phone: 410-757-3442 10% Off rods, lures, terminal tackle, and knives.

Essex Marina and Boat Sales Phone: 410-686-3435 10% Off dockage 20% Off Sealand VacuFlush complete system.

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

Annapolis

Annapolis City Marina Phone: 410-268-0660 20% Off dockage (excluding holidays & boat shows). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Harbor East Marina Phone: 410-625-1700 10% Off transient dockage.

Chesapeake Harbour Marina Phone: 410-268-1969 10% Off dockage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mill Creek Marina Phone: 410-263-9073 $50.00 Off yearly slip.

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Annapolis Boat Sales Phone: 410-604-6962 10% Off Yamaha Repower Labor.

Baltimore Boating Center Phone: 410-687-2000 2 for the price of 1 Paddleboard rentals

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

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

Arnold

Holden

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

Chesapeake City

Cambridge

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).

Chestertown

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

Crisfield

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

Galesville

Hartge Chesapeake Charters Phone: 410-867-7240 10% Off undiscounted charters.

Pirates Cove Marina Phone: 410-867-2300 10% Off transient dockage.

Georgetown

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

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

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

Sassafras Harbor Marina Phone: 410-275-1144 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)

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

Deale

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

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)

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

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

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

Newburg

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.

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

Rock Hall Landing Marina Phone: 410-639-2224 Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night of transient dockage free. Valid Sun.-Thurs.

Pasadena

Smilin Jakes Casual Apparel Phone: 410-639-7280 10% Off clothing & music.

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

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

Ridge

Severna Park

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

Point Lookout Marina Phone: 301-872-5000 Stay 2 nights, get 3rd night free.

10% Off parts dept purchases.

Solomons

Rock Hall

Quality Inn Solomons - Beacon Marina Phone: 410-326-6303 10% Off average daily rate for 2 or more consecutive days.

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.

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

Excluding holidays.

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

Harbor Island Marina, Inc Phone: 410-326-3441 10% Off transient dockage.

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

Solomons Harbor Marina Phone: 410-326-1052 10% Off dockage.

Queen Anne Marina Phone: 410-643-2021 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Schuman’s Cleaning Service Phone: 410-604-2801 10% Off full topside or whole boat wax detail.

Spring Cove Marina

Taylors Island

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

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.

Traceys 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.

Dock in St. Michaels, Maryland Open every day, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum offers 36 slips with electric, pump-out, shower, Wi-fi, and other amenities. Right in the heart of St. Michaels, our marina is yours to enjoy with CBMM Membership. Day and overnight docking available. Call the Dockmaster at 410-745-4946 or email dockmaster@cbmm.org to make your reservation.

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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).

East Boston

Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina * Phone: 617-561-1400 10% Off transient dockage.

10% Off fuel.

Gloucester

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.

Hingham

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.

Marion

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

15% Off transient moorings.

Nantucket

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

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.

New Bedford

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 mechandise.

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.

Vineyard Haven

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

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

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.

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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.

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

Osage Beach

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.

Portage des Sioux

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.

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

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

Saint Charles

Port Charles Harbor * Phone: 636-250-2628 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

5% Off parts.

5% Off labor.

Atlantic Highlands

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.

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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.

Wilberts 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

Longport

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

Parlin

Waretown

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

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

Weehawken

Pine Beach

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

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

Princeton Junction

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

Red Bank

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.

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.

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

Wildwood

NEW YORK Babylon

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

Brewerton

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

Brookhaven

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

10% Off repairs.

10% Off merchandise.

Brooklyn

Marine Basin Marina Phone: 718-372-5700 25% Off transient dockage, except holidays. *

City Island

City Island Yacht Sales Phone: 718-885-2300 15% Off transient dockage.

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

Minneford Marina Phone: 718-885-2000 10% Off transient dockage

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

Connelly

Lindenhurst

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

Croton on Hudson

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).

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

2% Off fuel purchase (over 50 gal).

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).

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

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

Hampton Bays

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

Huntington

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

RPM Marine Phone: 631-957-1901 5% Off repairs.

10% Off paints, parts, & accesories, etc.

Mattituck

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.

Morristown

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

New Baltimore

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

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

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.

Saugerties

Saugerties Marina Phone: 845-246-7533 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

10% Off repairs.

10% Off merchandise.

Sayville

Checkmate Marine Services, Inc. Phone: 631-495-3326 5% Off parts.

10% Off labor.

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

South Jamesport

Newburgh

Southold

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

North Tonawanda

Smith Boys, Inc. Phone: 716-695-3472 15% Off transient dockage.

Orient

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

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

Stony Point

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

Orient by the Sea Marina Phone: 631-323-2424 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Oyster Bay

Tarrytown

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

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.

Beaufort

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

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

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.

Belhaven

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

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

Coinjock

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

10% Off marine supplies.

Fontana Dam

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

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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 Christophs’ 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.

Southport

South Harbour Village Marina Phone: 910-454-7486 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel St. James Plantation Marina Phone: 910-253-0463 25% Off transient dockage.

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

Port Clinton

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

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

MarineMax Port Clinton Phone: 419-797-4492 10% Off transient dockage.

PENNSYLVANIA

Put-in-Bay

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

Toledo

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

Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Phone: 877-775-2538 Free subscription to Great Lakes Scuttlebutt online magazine.

Lorain

Vermilion

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

Afton

Sand Springs

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

Huron

OKLAHOMA

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

Sandusky

OHIO

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

20% Off pumpout.

Marblehead

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

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

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

Philadelphia

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

RHODE ISLAND Block Island

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.

Newport

Bowen’s Wharf Phone: 401-640-4104 Book your slip through Marinalife and get a $50.00 Gift Certificate to all shops/restaurants on Bowen’s Wharf.

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Brewer Street Boat Works Ltd. Phone: 401-847-0321 5% Off Labor.

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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.

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

10% Off parts.

Snug Harbor Marina * Phone: 401-783-7766 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

10% Off bait & tackle.

Warwick

Apponaug Harbor Marina Phone: 401-739-5005 10% Off transient dockage.

Bassett Boat Company Phone: 401-886-7899 10% Off service.

Westerly

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.

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

Daufuskie Island

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.

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

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.

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.

Hilton Head Island

Skull Creek Marina Phone: 843-681-8436 $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.

Little River

Pawleys Island

Coquina Yacht Club Phone: 843-249-9333 25% Off transient dockage.

Seabrook Island

BW’s Marina Phone: 843-249-1941 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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.

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

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

TENNESSEE Andersonville

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

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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.

Flower Mound

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

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Deltaville Yachting Center Phone: 804-776-9898 20% Off dockage (not including electric). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Dozier’s Regatta Point Phone: 804-776-6711 15% Off transient dockage.

Scotts Landing Marina Phone: 817-481-4549 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

Norview Marina Phone: 804-776-6463 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gloucester Point

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

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.

Montgomery

Hague

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.

VIRGINIA

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.

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.

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

Weems

Reedville

White Stone

Smith Point Marina Phone: 804-453-4077 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

10% Off hauling fee.

50% Off pumpout.

Stafford

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

Topping

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.

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

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

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

WASHINGTON Allyn

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

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)

Anacortes

Gig Harbor

Bellevue

Greenbank

Bellingham

Seattle

Anacortes Yacht Charters Phone: 360-293-4555 ext.200 5% Off on yacht charter (before tax).

Newport Yacht Basin Phone: 206-267-2535 20% Off first month for permanent moorage.

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.

Harbor Place Marina Phone: 253-851-4270 10% Off dockage.

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.

Tacoma

Breakwater Marina Phone: 253-752-6663 10% Off transient dockage.

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