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ON THE COVER | Sunset at Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla. Photo provided by sarasotafl.org.

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Log 12 / What’s New 14 / Nauti Shopper 26 / Port Personalities 28 / Captain’s Tips 40 / Smart Boater 82

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BEST BEACHES IN THE SOUTH

TOP WATERSPORT ACTIVITIES

Getaways that offer endless summer rather than blizzard warnings

52 ANAK AFLOAT Travel with Kia Koropp and her family aboard Atea sailing in the Pacific Islands

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Seven ways to boost your boating experiences

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TIGER FISHING ON THE ZAMBEZI RIVER Fishing for the elusive Tiger Fish in Zambia

CUBA BOUND Traveling to the

last great undiscovered cruising destination in the Caribbean

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CRUISING 16 Weekend Warrior Getting away to the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas

20 Cruising with Members A Year in Shorts — Part III. From Cumberland Island, Ga., to New York City

32 Cruising through History Key West, Florida 58 Cruise Itineraries The United States Virgin Islands 78 Cruise Itineraries The British Virgin Islands

DESTINATIONS 24 Marina

Spotlight Staniel Cay Yacht Club 30 Destination Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fla. 36 Destination San Diego, Cali.

75 This or That Destination: Baltimore vs. Boston 86 Marina Spotlight The Club at

Admirals Cove Marina

88 Food Making Gumbo in New Orleans

130 Cast Off

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BEST MARINA CONTEST 2016 We are proud to announce the winners of Marinalife’s 7th Annual Best Marina Contest. Thousands of votes poured in for marinas that offer superb customer service and hospitality to all boaters.

Thank you to marinas and boaters nationwide for participating in this year’s contest.

PLACE ORANGE BEACH MARINA 1st

ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA

Orange Beach Marina has state-of-the-art docks, facilities and friendly marina staff that enables them to standout as one of the premier marinas on the Gulf Coast. With 161 in-water slips, the marina offers a safe, fully protected harbor and family-friendly environment for all types of boaters. On-site there are two dining options — upstairs or dockside at Fisher’s, along with two retail shops, watersport rentals, yacht and engine repairs and fishing charters.

2ND PLACE — GREEN TURTLE BAY RESORT & MARINA IN

3RD PLACE — WENTWORTH BY THE SEA MARINA IN NEW

GRAND RIVERS, KENTUCKY was named one of the “must stop” destinations for boaters circumnavigating the Great Loop!

Offering more than over 450 covered and uncovered slips for cruisers and houseboats. Their full-service marina features two on-site restaurants, courtesy vehicles, access to an indoor pool, spa and exercise equipment and much more!

CASTLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE is a picturesque marina located in scenic Little Harbor offers amenities including heated pool with Tiki bar, tennis, spa, onsite restaurants, as well as several nearby golf courses. To top this all off, it is only 10 minutes from historic Portsmouth.

CHESAPEAKE BAY 1st PLACE

MARITIME MUSEUM ST. MICHAELS, MARYLAND

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a world-class maritime museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment and people of the Chesapeake Bay. Boasting 40 in-water slips, the marina offers electric, pump-out, climate-controlled showers and other amenities to members.

2ND PLACE — HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN IN HILTON

3RD PLACE — SOUTH JERSEY MARINA IN CAPE MAY, NEW

HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINA is an intimate marina offering 100 slips in a world-class resort setting. The red and white striped Harbour Town Lighthouse welcomes guests to enjoy the marina’s modern facilities and services, and access to The Sea Pines Resort’s outstanding amenities and accommodations.

JERSEY provides first-class accommodations and services for boats up to 140 feet. In addition to hosting some of the East Coast’s largest sportfishing events, the marina is geared for the transient boater with outstanding spa-like bathrooms, showers and a state-of-the-art laundry facility. The marina is the closest destination to the downtown historic district of Cape May.

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Ocean Reef is more than a club, it’s family; a family that holds tradition, privacy and belonging at its core. A place where kids are free to play and explore in a safe secure environment. A place to relax and truly unplug from the world.

Whether it’s a day searching for sailfish, or birdie hunting on the golf course, life has its own cadence at Ocean Reef Club. Interested in learning more about the simple pleasures of this unique club? There are only two ways to experience Ocean Reef Club – as a guest of a member or through the pages of Living magazine.

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EDITOR’S LOG

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Dear Member: The winter season is upon us so let’s reminisce about the beautiful spring, summer and fall we had this past year.

Fortunately, for the Marinalife team, our office is on a floating barge overlooking the Baltimore Harbor.

We got to witness storms rolling toward us as well as the sun shimmering on the water. I was reminded of our great location this past October during Baltimore’s Fleet Week & Air Show, where more than a dozen U.S. and Canadian naval vessels came into the harbor area and The Blue Angels flew overhead — literally buzzing our office.

Being on the water, whether on a floating barge office or on your boat — watching the water change colors with the light — is a magical experience. This past fall I was lucky

enough to go on vacation with my husband to Zambia. We spent a lot of time on the Zambezi River, which even though it was considered the dry season, was flowing briskly. We were able to go fishing for Tiger Fish (see my story on pg. 84), along with boating and canoeing among crocodiles and hippos.

Watching the sunset on the Zambezi River is still etched into my mind. It was a reminder that no matter where you are in the world, being on the water is a special experience.

This past year, the Marinalife team was very busy working on our new web site which will be live by this spring. We are so excited to share the new site with everyone. Also, we have an exciting line up of articles in this issue from the best beaches in the south to cruising in the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. You will also read about Kia Koropp’s exciting adventure with small children through Southeast Asia on their 50-foot sailboat.

We look forward to a successful, happy and healthy 2017.

Happy Boating,

Joy McPeters, President/CEO Marinalife, LLC

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Stock Island Marina Village is creating a brand-new destination within a destination, Hotel Key West. Stock Island Marina Village will reinvent travel to The Keys when it opens in early 2017. The 100-room boutique hotel will sport a modern, industrial design inspired by Stock Island’s iconic boatyard heritage with offerings that include the largest deep water marina in the Keys, dockside dining and curated excursions into the local culture and color of Key West.

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THE ABACOS

Marsh Harbour

Bahamas Tourism

Getting Away TO THE

Abacos for the Weekend

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER A WEEKEND BOATING GETAWAY in the Abacos may seem a bit of a misnomer, given that Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island is about 250 nm from Palm Beach, Fla., and it is necessary to cross open ocean passages to get there. However, once a boat is in Marsh Harbour, it is the perfect starting point for a long weekend cruise. And Marsh Harbour has its own airport, with regularly scheduled flights to and from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach — so a long weekend of boating is less than an hour away from Florida.

Given that Marsh Harbour is considered a large town, boaters can find provisions, chandleries, laundries and boat repair services fairly easily.

Everything that you buy in Marsh Harbour, whether it is a quart of fresh strawberries, a fuel filter or a gallon of bleach, has arrived in the Bahamas by sea or air from the United States. Hence, all those items carry premium prices.

That being said, the best grocery in town for provisioning is Maxwell’s Supermarket. Marsh Harbour Boatyards is the major full-service repair facility, and National Marine is a well-stocked chandlery.

Marsh Harbour’s Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina (877-533-4799, abacobeachresort.com) is the best choice for dockage. It offers a well-protected, world-class marina that will accommodate yachts up to 200 feet LOA with a maximum draft of 10 feet. Services include 24-hour security, Internet, TV, full detailing and cleaning, electricity and fueling.

On-site Customs and Immigration makes clearance very easy when arriving directly from Florida by sea.

Another option for short-term cruising in the Abacos is bareboat chartering. The Moorings base in Marsh Harbour (moorings.com) offers charters aboard power catamarans, sailing catamarans and sailing monohulls.

The Sea of Abaco is really a 60-mile-long salt water lagoon that separates Great Abaco Island from a chain of barrier islands known as the Abaco Cays. The Sea of Abaco is very shallow with depths generally between six and 12 feet, and is dotted with shoals and reefs.

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DAY ONE Treasure Cay Treasure Cay is about a 20 nm run northwest along the coast of Great Abaco, with Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort (800-327-1584, treasurecay.com) the first day’s destination.

Why go to Treasure Cay Resort? It’s all about the three-and-a-half miles of secluded white sand beach, which has won the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Beach by Caribbean Travel & Life magazine. Golfers can play 18 holes on the fabulously designed Dick Wilson par-72 golf course, with no tee times needed.

The marina at Treasure Cay Resort has fixed docks with both slips and T-heads.

The longest yacht that can be tied up is 160 feet LOA, with an approach depth of six feet at mean low water (MLW), although dockside depth is 10 feet MLW. The marina offers diesel and gas, as well as a protected anchorage and moorings, shore power, laundry and shower facilities, a ship’s store, grocery store, duty-free shopping and cable television.

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Hope Town Hope Town, on Elbow Cay, is the second day’s port of call, and 20 nm southeast of Treasure Cay. Hope Town is the location of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse — with its red and white horizontal stripes it is the most recognized landmark in the Abacos. It is well worth climbing up the 100-plus steps to visit the top of one of the last manually operated lighthouses

in the world.

Tie up for the night at Hope Town Inn & Marina (850-588-4855, hopetownmarina.com), which is located in the prettiest harbor in the Bahamas and just a short walk from the lighthouse.

The marina has 50 deep-water slips for yachts up to 125 feet LOA. Electricity, fresh water, lockers, laundry and showers

are provided, as well as a mooring field for boats up to 45 feet LOA. The property’s restaurant offers a complete breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, and Bridget’s Rum Bar has a unique selection of island specialty cocktails.

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DAY THREE Man-O-War Cay Man-O-War Cay is just 5 nm from Hope Town following the eastern side of the Sea of Abaco to the north. The island is famous for its boat-building history.

William H. Albury, who passed away in 1972, was well known for his wooden boat building skills. He built his first schooner at the age of 14. Several of the local boat builders still make the occasional “Abaco Dinghy” in their native Madeira mahogany and other Bahamian hardwoods. They are considered works of art and sought after by those who appreciate fine wooden vessels.

The first settlers of Man-O-War Cay were British loyalists who left the Carolinas during the American Revolution in 1780 for a new life in the Abaco out islands. Their descendants today reflect the island’s heritage as a community of boat builders, fishermen 18

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and master carpenters. No doubt some of the original settlers made their living as wreckers, salvaging the cargo from ship’s that went aground on the nearby reefs.

The pastel-colored homes and white picket fences make cruisers feel like they are visiting a New England fishing village.

The residents are very proud of their loyalist background and show a great affection toward Great Britain.

Although the island is only two-and-ahalf miles long, and very narrow, the ocean beach has excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. A dive shop is available for air tank and equipment rentals.

Man-O-War Marina (242-365-6008, manowarmarina.com) is the final destination for this weekend jaunt. This 28-slip marina has room for yachts up to 90 feet LOA, and a dockside depth of 8 feet. Since the approach channel is only

5 feet deep at MLW, deeper-draft vessels may prefer to enter at high tide. This marina is more of a step back in time, reflecting the values of the Albury family, which owns it. Enjoy their fresh-water swimming pool, use their gazebo with its gas grill to cook dinner, and know that their stem-to-stern detailing services will leave a yacht in Bristol condition.

Whether you cruise with your own boat or charter one in the Bahamas, the Sea of Abaco offers thrilling sailing between Great Abaco and the outer islands. And do remember to watch your depth finder, as there is plenty of skinny water, and sometimes even the local guides run aground. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/abacos

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While doing the Great Loop, we learned to keep advance planning to a minimum.

We like to think that a lack of schedule helps us embrace spontaneity and explore unfamiliar waters. While on the Great Loop, we learned that there are a staggering number of historic, out-of-theway places along the route. Waterfront towns we had never heard of beckoned us to linger and embrace their beauty, their history and their people. Our goal became more about the destination than the journey.

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end of March. As the warmth of spring crept slowly northward, so did Spiritus.

One of our many memorable encounters during our ICW leg was the little town of St. Marys, Ga. St. Marys touts itself as the Gateway to Cumberland Island, but it has an interesting past of its own that dates back to the early 1700s. As we strolled through the waterfront park, locals greeted us as if we were long-time friends, and the preponderance of fishing boats along the city docks guaranteed that dinner at the local Lang’s Marina Restaurant would include nothing but the freshest seafood.

Charleston’s unique porch entry style homes

Sunset aboard Spiritus, Hilton Head

Touring Beaufort, S.C., the laid back way

Cumberland Island, Jekyll Island and St Simon’s are some of the more well-known vacation destinations we passed as we cruised north. An impending thunderstorm forced us off the ICW to seek refuge at Two-Way Fish Camp Marina, north of Brunswick. The restaurant patrons at Mudcat Charlie’s, used to seeing nothing larger than a bass boat up river, came down to Spiritus to get a closer look. We loved sharing our story and were delighted by their inquisitive enthusiasm for the Great Loop.

Our first stop in South Carolina was at Hilton Head Island, the famous golfing mecca. Since I gave up the sport after purchasing Spiritus, I was resolved to merely admire the insanely immaculate, manicured courses from a distance. For this nongolfer to be able to sit on his boat, with drink in hand, and absorb the island’s idyllic natural sounds and beauty was a gift in itself.

Another town off the ICW’s well-beaten path that we explored was Edisto, S.C. The natives were again friendly, helpful, unhurried and laid-back — traits that we noticed are shared among most coastal dwellers.

It was only after completing The Loop that some friends informed us that Edisto’s marvelous beaches are a favorite vacation spot for many Carolinians.

The seemingly continuous marshlands of Georgia and the charming low-country of South Carolina gave way to more urban settings as we continued north.

Boats of all shapes, sizes and origins filled the marinas surrounding Charleston.

We roamed her museums, colonial homes, historic churches and Civil War sites over the course of several days. We satiated our palates at exquisite eateries. After playing hard in Charleston, we escaped to the small towns of McClellanville and Georgetown, where our overstimulated minds and taste buds transitioned back to a slower, quieter pace of life.

By the time we reached Southport, N.C. the weather gods decided they had given us enough favorable conditions for cruising. We discovered why the adjacent Cape Fear River is aptly named; that’s a story for another time. Suffice it to say that Southport charmed our shorts off (figuratively), and we didn’t let the persistently nasty weather cloud our view of this quintessential southern waterfront

“As we strolled through the waterfront park, locals greeted us as if we were long-time friends.”

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On the mooring ball at Zahniser’s Yachting Center, Solomons, MD

community, which doubles as a movie set (“Nights in Rodanthe,” “Crimes of the Heart,” “Safe Haven”).

Innumerable books have been written about the “must-see” towns surrounding Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds such as Oriental, New Bern, Washington, Edenton and Elizabeth City. A Looper could spend years traveling the ICW from one of them to the other and still not do them justice.

Upon reaching Albemarle Sound, we decided to continue north on the “slow” route to Virginia via the Great Dismal Swamp Canal rather than the faster route via Currituck Sound. Originally surveyed

by George Washington, we found the canal anything but dismal and enjoyed learning about its remarkable history at

the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center.

Norfolk, Va., played host to the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA) spring rendezvous in the beginning of May. This four-day event armed Loopers with all the information they needed to successfully complete the trek up into Canada, through the Great Lakes and down the rivers that flow below Chicago.

Chesapeake Bay probably has more cruising guide books written about her than any other body of water on the East Coast. A quiet anchorage in Jackson Creek, a mooring ball at Zahniser’s Yachting Center in nearby Solomons, and another anchorage in Harness Creek on South River kept us in our laid-back cruising rhythm. The slowly warming

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temperatures tugged us northward but we vowed to someday return to spend an entire summer on the Chesapeake.

Spiritus enjoyed a front-row berth at the Annapolis City Docks, perfect for watching the Memorial Day parade come down Main Street. We took a tour of the U.S. Naval Academy, watched the cadet graduation parade and visited the elaborate crypt of John Paul Jones.

The next major hurdle we faced was to get safely down the Delaware River. The staff at Delaware City Marina graciously lent its expert advice for tackling the tide flow and river current. As a result, our six-hour cruise to Cape May, N.J., with five other Looper boats went without a hitch.

Cruising up the coast of New Jersey via the Atlantic Ocean rather than the ICW requires more patience than skill. Waiting for a good weather window is definitely easier if you don’t have a schedule! Our patience was rewarded with smooth seas and clear blue skies during our three days of offshore travel. After overnight stops in Atlantic City and Manasquan, N.J. we entered New York Harbor the first week of June and dropped our anchor behind the Statue of Liberty, right on the heels of the arrival of shorts weather! ml

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Staniel Cay Yacht Club SURROUNDED BY ENTICING turquoise waters in the Exuma Cays, the 2-square-mile island of Staniel Cay sits roughly 75 miles south of Nassau and 250 miles from southeast Florida. It is also home to Staniel Cay Yacht Club, a premier resort marina in the heart of the Bahamas.

Rewinding back to the late 1950s, the property where the resort is located was originally a small refueling stop between Nassau and Georgetown and a popular spot for pigeon hunting, a local Bahamian pastime. Staniel Cay Yacht Club opened in 1956. In the early 1990s, the marina went through extensive renovations.

Today, Staniel Cay Yacht Club has expanded into a 18-slip facility accommodating vessels up to 185 feet with a 12-foot draft. New electric hook-ups and an upgraded fuel dock were recently added. More than half the docks have been replaced in the last year alone, and a breakwater wall is

scheduled for construction.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club also has 14 bungalows for rent, including one currently being built with a full kitchen and dining room, perfect for vacationing families. The fun-loving property hosts many festive events where locals and property guests both join in. The Commodores Ball, on New Year’s Eve, is a James Bond “Casino Royale”-themed masquerade bash that raises money for a popular wooden-boat regatta. “Staniel Cay Yacht Club is not just a resort existing separately,” says owner David Hocher. “We always try to be involved with our local community. We have second and third generations of families working here.”

The best way to explore the Exumas is by small boat or dinghy. “The Exumas are very diverse and there’s a different beach around every corner,” explains David. Staniel Cay offers numerous water activities — exploring the sugarwhite sands of Pirates Beach, snorkeling around pristine reefs and sunken airplanes,

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Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board to explore on your own, or book a chartered fishing adventure.

So how do you get to paradise?

If you’re not traveling by boat, Watermakers Air provides daily service from Fort Lauderdale to the out islands, including Staniel Cay, which has a 3,000-foot air strip. Watermakers Air was recently part of the Hurricane Matthew relief efforts, flying supplies to families on Andros Island.

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Doug Mason GENERAL MANAGER SUNSET HARBOUR YACHT CLUB MIAMI BEACH, FLA. How did you get involved in the marine industry?

I have always been around boats. My granddad owned a 70-foot wooden yawl in 1930s and was going to sail around the world. However, the war began and all his visas were cancelled. He passed on his love for the sea to my dad and to me as a boy, as we had several boats growing up and as a kid you always do the tight-spaced jobs.

During college, I got involved in project management and had the privilege of working with a gentlemen who won the America’s Cup to help build his wine cellars. When working for this organization I learned the best advice which was “never say never.” I always found a way. I live by that to this day.

From then on, I used that philosophy when I began managing many different marinas in the city of Boston.

What brought you to Miami?

My wife and I moved down to Miami in 2006 to take care of my mother-in-law and to take a class in marine surveying.

Once settled here, I was offered a project management position in Palm Beach, an opportunity I could not refuse.

If you were a type of food, what type of food would you be?

Bubble gum — it just keeps going and going.

What is your favorite season?

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the changing of the foliage. Down south, the boat show season (November-March) gets me excited because the marina world heats up and it’s back to work full time.

The boat shows have their own excitement, and I still love them just like when I was a kid.

What is one thing that is always in your refrigerator?

Piccalilli relish — a staple. I put it on everything — from hot dogs to burgers.

What do you do on your time off?

I am helping my brother fix up his 55-foot motor sailor right now, which he will use to go sailing around the world in a couple of years. I am an admitted project management junkie and I always have something going on.

If you were singing karaoke, what song would you sing?

“Boston College Fight Song.” I went to high school in Boston, and I’m also a big Patriots fan too.

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, dedicated, candid. I like to get things done and I’m a project junkie, that’s for sure.

Are there any new enhancements coming to Sunset Harbour Yacht Club?

Yes, we have completely refinished the pool. Soon to follow is a new members pool pavilion, new E dock and a wave attenuator. Every summer we have some major enhancements going on — as I said, I love projects! ml

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club offers a unique equity club membership program where owners and shareholders share a piece of the prime waterfront real estate in Miami Beach. In addition, to their berths and a gated covered parking space, new buyers are granted membership privileges including private access to the equity members lounge, use of a private fitness centre, heated Olympic-size pool, high power electrical service, fresh water, phone, extremely fast internet, digital satellite TV and a personal dock box.

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Sanibel Island Sanibel was named after Queen Isabella of Spain, and is believed to be a contraction of Santa Isybella or “Santa Ybel” for short.

While the 16th century Spaniards never inhabited the island, the first modern settlement on Sanibel was established in 1832 by the Florida Peninsular Land Company. Although this colony didn’t last, it was the first to petition for a lighthouse at the eastern tip of the island. Sanibel Light was finally built in 1884 to guide the schooners past the shoals of San Carlos Bay. In the 1970s, Sanibel became a popular retirement location for ex-CIA members, led by Porter Goss who was working in clandestine services. Goss eventually edited the island’s newspaper, became the 30

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island’s mayor and represented Southwest Florida in Congress for many years.

The J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on Sanibel. The 6,354-acre refuge located on the back bay side of the island was established in 1976, to protect one of the country’s largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystems. More than 220 species of birds, 50 types of reptiles and 32 kinds of mammals call this place home. There are numerous walking, bike and canoe trails for all types of explorers.

If you enjoy shelling, then the beaches of Sanibel Island offer the best location to pursue that hobby in Southwest Florida. If The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Lee Rose

Both Sanibel and Captiva Islands are marketed with the motto “Naturally, you’ll love it here.” That tag line sets the tone for both of these Southwest Florida winter destinations on the Gulf of Mexico. They are sanctuary islands that are committed to the preservation of their flora and fauna, limited growth and development, and both look at tourism with a wary eye.

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER you are new to shelling, you will soon learn the “Sanibel stoop” as you walk along the beach bending down in hope of finding that rare junonia shell. And if you just want to learn more about shells, visit the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel.

Sanibel is also home to BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) which presents world-renowned music and dance, intimate live theater, distinguished speakers, arresting art exhibits, fine films and workshops taught by gifted artists and instructors for Sanibel and Captiva’s residents and visitors.

WHERE TO DOCK Sanibel Marina (239-472-2723, sanibelmarina.com) is just about a mile away from the Sanibel Lighthouse and across San Carlos Bay from Fort Myers Beach. The marina is also home to Gramma Dot’s Seaside Saloon, a locals’ choice for lunch or dinner.

Yacht Harbour and Marina (866-565-5089, southseas.com) Located at South Seas Island Resort, the marina offers fuel, shower and laundry facilities for vessels up to 120 feet in length. The marina can be reached via the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway heading 10 nm north of the Sanibel Causeway or entering Redfish Pass from the Gulf of Mexico between Captiva and North Captiva.

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WHERE TO DINE

Captiva Island Captiva, according to local folklore got its name because the pirate Jose Gaspar kept his female prisoners captive there for ransom. Gaspar was the scourge of the west coast of Spanish Florida and legend has it that Gaspar met his end in December 1821, the year that Spain sold its Florida territory to the United States.

The pirate had decided to retire after almost 40 years of plunder, and he and his crew were dividing their vast treasure at their base on Gasparilla Island, a few islands north of Captiva. A pirate lookout spotted a heavily-laden British merchant ship that was too good to pass up for one last haul of booty. As they approached the merchantman, it hoisted the American flag. It was not a British vessel at all, but the U.S. Navy’s schooner Enterprise.

Gaspar’s ship was riddled by cannonballs and, rather than surrender, he supposedly

wrapped an anchor chain around his waist and dramatically leapt from the bow shouting, “I die by my own hand, not the enemy’s!”

Clarence Chadwick, an entrepreneur, purchased a 320-acre parcel at the northern tip of Captiva in 1925. Working with a local farmer, he developed a salt water-resistant key lime, which he planted along with coconut palm trees on his farm.

Chadwick built a warehouse and dock for shipping his fruit, and his plantation became the largest producer of key limes in the world. By 1942, Chadwick was very ill and decided to sell his business. The warehouses and farm workers’ cottages were turned into a small fishing camp that became the nucleus of what is now South Seas Island Resort. The resort is the perfect place to experience Captiva’s unique ecosystem with the Sanibel Sea School — a marine conservation

Thistle Lodge at Casa Ybel Resort (239-472-9200, casaybelresort.com) Enjoy beachfront dining and a wonderful Sunday brunch. The Lodge is an historic 19th century home.

Bubble Room (239-472-5558, bubbleroomrestaurant.com) Words cannot describe the eclectic nature of this restaurant. From the uniforms of the servers to the restaurant’s decor chock full of memorabilia, it is always a night to remember. And do save room for dessert!

education program for both families and kids.

As cruising destinations, Sanibel and Captiva offer some the best of beaches, fishing, boating, shopping and dining that Southwest Florida has to offer. Dock space for transients is limited at the marinas, so make your reservations well in advance.

Boats and bicycles are the best ways to enjoy their island lifestyles. If you are a sailor, the steady northwesterly breeze after a winter cold front passes through provides challenging sailing on the Gulf of Mexico. If you prefer to fish, on calm days, Redfish Pass and Blind Pass provide superb fishing. Either way, do plan on spending a couple of weeks this winter enjoying both islands. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/sanibelcaptiva

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BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

The Florida Keys, a coral rock archipelago and accompanying barrier reef, stretch 200 nautical miles from Key Biscayne to the Dry Tortugas. The first European to see Biscayne Bay and sail through the Keys was probably Juan Ponce de Leon, during his voyage of discovery in 1513. He named them Los Martires, or the Martyrs, because from a distance the islands looked like suffering men to him. The name we use for the archipelago today is derived from a Spanish corruption, cayo, of the Taino Indian word for small island.

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One of these cayos, 68 nautical miles east of the Dry Tortugas, was named Cayo Hueso, or Bone Island, perhaps because the area’s indigenous tribes used it as a graveyard. Today, it is what we know as Key West.

Key West has a famously colorful history, replete with eccentric characters and narrative twists and turns that a modern-day scriptwriter would have a hard time inventing. My favorite period runs from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th

“My favorite period runs from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th century, when Key West was the wealthiest city in the United States per capita. It was the era of the wrecker.” century, when Key West was the wealthiest city in the United States per capita. It was the era of the wrecker.

Wrecking was the practice of recovering valuables from ships that foundered close to shore. Wrecked Spanish galleons began littering the Florida Keys with gold and silver as early as the 1540s. The Keys were at the choke point for shipping from the southern United States, Mexico and the western Caribbean to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida. Not only did the swift Gulf Stream current make navigation difficult, the waters between the Dry Tortugas and Key West are full of shoals and a dangerous coral reef. It was the perfect confluence of geography for wreckers.

Wrecking became a cottage industry in the early 1800s. Bahamian descendants of colonial Tories salvaged treasure in the Keys and auctioned it off in Nassau, greatly increasing the Bahamas’ wealth.

Commercial New England fishermen spent winters off the Keys supplying fish to Havana wholesalers. Sensing a use for their boats more lucrative than fishing, the New Englanders began cutting into the business of the Bahamian salvagers.

Conflicts between the two groups soon arose. In the 1820s, the U.S. Congress passed a law requiring any wrecks taken in U.S. waters to be valued solely by a U.S. court. Subsequently, Key West became the primary hub for selling the salvaged cargo — and many of the Bahamian wreckers moved permanently to Key West.

Wrecking vessels would normally anchor at night in protected anchorages along the Keys, then sail out in the morning to see if any ships had wrecked during the night. As a result, a ship that had run aground overnight might attract

a dozen wreckers by the afternoon of the next day. The first wrecking captain to reach a stranded ship became the wreck master, determining how many wreckers he needed to salvage the ship and directing the operation. Wreckers had an obligation to save the passengers and crew of wrecked ships, and to salvage not only cargo but, if possible, the ship, as well.

What had been salvaged was taken to Key West, where everything was appraised and often auctioned.

Wrecking became a big business — in those days, ships ran aground in the Keys on average once a week. Shipbuilding and repair yards and chandleries flourished in Key West. Warehouses for storing the treasure went up close to the wharves.

Auction houses were constructed to handle the constant flow of goods — one prominent auctioneer is known to have made $10,000 in fees in one year, the equivalent of more than $300,000 today.

Eventually, lighthouses were built on the reef as navigational aids. The introduction of steamships, more maneuverable than ships under sail, also dramatically reduced the flow of wrecked vessels, and, consequently, the livelihoods of the wreckers. In 1921, a federal court issued its last wrecking license in Key West.

Today, cruising Key West in search of its rich wrecking history is best done by finding a secure berth for your yacht and then exploring the island on foot, bicycle or moped. Visit the Bight, a historic waterfront area filled with specialty shops, restaurants and bars that overflow with local musical talent. Take an island tour with the Old Town Trolley or the Conch Tour Train, and the history of Key West will come to life before your eyes. ml WI N T ER 2 017

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LITERARY HISTORY BY BAR

Where to Dock

KEY WEST HAS LONG LURED LITERARY giants to make the island their home for months or years at a time, and many of them have used the bars fanning off Duval Street as their muse.

Ernest Hemingway and Sloppy Joe’s are forever entwined in local lore — but it’s not quite that simple. The current Captain Tony’s Saloon and Sloppy Joe’s Bar both claim to be the original Sloppy Joe’s, and the rights to the name are now the subject of a lawsuit.

As a recent article in South Florida’s Sun-Sentinel noted: “Sort through all the stories and this much is true: The original Sloppy Joe’s was in Havana, and no longer exists. From 1933 to 1937, “Sloppy Joe” Russell ran a bar out of a former city morgue where Captain Tony’s now is located…. Some believe the saloon at what is now Captain Tony’s was the inspiration for a bar Hemingway called “Freddy’s” in his Key West tome “To Have and Have Not”…. As the story goes, Russell abruptly moved half a block to the current Sloppy Joe’s location in 1937, upset that his landlord had raised the rent $6 a month. His patrons helped him move out — at midnight.”

It appears that the lawyers will have to

Key West Bight Marina (305-809-3984, keywestbightmarina.com) located in the bight area and owned by the city, the marina offers 33 deep-water slips for vessels up to 140 feet.

Conch Harbor Marina (305-294-2933, conchharbormarina.com) accommodates vessels up to 200 feet and offers Valvtect fuel; the marina is in the center of activity along the wharf.

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duke it out to settle this dispute. Tennessee Williams also called Key West home. He first visited in 1941 to write plays and swim. Success soon followed with “The Glass Menagerie” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and Williams returned to call Key West home for 34 years. You can visit the Tennessee Williams Museum (513 Truman Avenue) and pass by his former residence at 1124 Duncan Street (currently a private home, it is not open to the public).

Other great literary figures who have lived in Key West include Tom McGuane, John Hersey, Shel Silverstein, Tom Corcoran and Judy Blume. To read about their Key West exploits, visit Books and Books at the Studios of Key West (533 Eaton St.), or attend the popular Key West Literary Seminar held in January. ml Capt. Jeff Werner has been in the yachting industry for 25 years, working as a captain on private and charter yachts. He is a certified instructor for the USCG, US Sailing, RYA and the MCA. He is also the Diesel Doctor, helping to keep your yacht’s fuel in optimal condition for peak performance. For more information, call 239-246-6810, or visit MyDieselDoctor.com. All Marinalife members receive a 10 percent discount on purchases of equipment, products and supplies from Diesel Doctor.

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Where to Visit Audubon House and Tropical Gardens (205 Whitehead St, 305-294-2116) Customs House (281 Front St, 305-295-6616) Key West Lighthouse (938 Whitehead St, 305-294-0012) The Key West Shipwreck Museum (1 Whitehead St, 305-292-8990)

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Stock Island Marina Village (305-294-2288, stockislandmarina.com) is located next to Cow Key and offers complimentary shuttle service into Old Town Key West; it has 220 slips and state-of-theart floating docks — and it’s pet-friendly, too!

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum (200 Greene St, 305-294-2633) Oldest House & Garden Museum (322 Duval St, 305-294-9501)

Everything you’re fishing for.

If you’re looking for excitement, Islamorada marinas are the end of the line. You can hire a guide and explore Islamorada’s famed backcountry, fly rod in hand. Book an offshore charter and battle blue-water behemoths. Fuel up or grab some bait.

Rent a boat or kayak. Go diving or snorkeling. Or come catch a sunset, perhaps the biggest lure of all. fla-keys.com/islamorada 1.800.322.5397

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CALIFORNIA IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA Courtesy OrangeandPark.com

BY TOM MCFADDEN

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everyone. A city filled with common sensibilities but uncommon paths, one can live in the area for decades and still discover something new every day. So, where, you might ask, does a visitor start? The answer — anywhere.

FROM THE SEA Chase tuna along the nine-mile bank, stretching from Point Loma to Mexican waters. Maneuver your vessel around 40-ton migrating grey whales as they breach and spout. Watch pods of dolphins at recess, and curious seals search massive kelp beds for an afternoon snack — all before you enter the harbor. Approach San Diego south of Point Loma, and encounter Navy SEALS training off of Coronado Island. Enter San Diego Bay and cruise along tranquil waters adjacent to a stunning city skyline. Pass underneath one of America’s great warships — the USS Midway — and look up at its

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impressive hull from an entirely unique vantage point. Enter San Diego from the north at Mission Bay, and sail right into the heart of the city’s coastal culture, where surf, sun and fun stretch from the eclectic Ocean Beach through Mission and Pacific beach, where young revelers and old surf legends mix and mingle.

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There’s just something about California. It’s the land of dreams that beckons the dreamers, the great frontier promising glamour and glory. It’s the height of American beauty — the majestic purple mountains and the shining sea.

And San Diego, the state’s second-largest and undeniably most pleasant city, is its crowning jewel.

San Diego’s reputation for weather, of course, precedes it. With an average daily temperature of 70 degrees (which includes the chilly winter months, when the daytime temps can average as low as 65 degrees), it’s no mystery why San Diego is called “America’s Finest City.” Days bathed in constant brilliant sunshine give way to cool, clear, sea breeze-kissed nights.

Today’s San Diego is an amalgamation of its storied past – diverse in culture, cuisine and community. It can feel cozy, metropolitan and wild in the span of a single day. San Diego has something for

Surfing at Coronado Beach

WHERE TO DOCK Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina (619-224-1234, missionbay.regency.hyatt.com) situated on Mission Bay, the upscale marina offers dockage for vessels up to 80 feet along with free WiFi, bathroom and shower facilities, and resort room service to your slip.

WHERE TO DINE Barefoot Bar & Grill (1404 Vacation Rd.) Pull your boat right up to this Mission Bay classic, where it’s not uncommon to sit next to an English Bulldog at the bar. Enjoy a well-curated craft beer list and coastal-inspired fare.

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (4990 N Harbor Dr.) “J-FAT” is a can’t miss for lovers of traditional, hearty American food. With some of the region’s most inventive burger combinations, J-FAT is not for the faint of stomach. Located in the Point Loma Marina, the restaurant offers a “dock and dine” option for visiting vessels.

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Bertrand at Mr. A’s (2550 Fifth Ave.) Located 12 stories up on the top of a downtown high rise, this San Diego legend offers 360-degree views of the city and the bay. The constantly changing menu offers everything from mac and cheese to pan sautéed line-caught swordfish.

ON LAND San Diego’s geography is as diverse as its people. Stretching from its pristine coast through its valleys, mountains and deserts, there is truly something for everyone.

San Diego’s craggy coastline features long sandy beaches, stunning cliffs and hidden gems — like LaJolla’s Marine Street beach. After working up an appetite surfing world-class waves, hit one of the coast’s hundreds of taco shops for a fish taco — the city’s signature dish. If surfing’s not your thing, play a round of golf at Torrey Pines, the oceanfront, city-owned, world class course that hosts an annual PGA tournament. Of course, no trip to San Diego is complete without a visit to

the zoo, widely considered the country’s finest. The city’s bustling downtown — including the famed Gaslamp District — offers endless options for entertainment. Catch a Padres game and enjoy a craft beer at PETCO Park, visit the USS Midway Museum and take a stroll along the Embarcadero.

San Diego offers an adventure for every explorer. You never know what you’ll discover. The only guarantee is that you’ll be planning your next trip to America’s Finest City the moment you leave port. ml

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CAPTAIN’S TIPS

Your WiFi Connection

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ooking back on summer 2016 — we had a blast meandering about the Sunshine State. Sure, it was hot, but the entire East Coast was reporting sizzling temps. Hurricanes? Heck, they’re not just for Florida anymore.

Most cruisers had migrated north, leaving Florida’s marinas fairly open and available. From Jacksonville to Key West, we enjoyed the boat life while field testing new WiFi gear and going about the inspections of onSpot’s marinas.

I’m happy to say while cruising this year we found marina WiFi to be better than it’s ever been. Gone are the days of huddling around the dockmaster’s office struggling to get a working signal.

Today, most marinas are offering reliable WiFi, but there are spots where the signal is not quite strong enough to

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penetrate interference and the thick topsides of a boat. onSpot wifi’s mission is to do everything possible to drive a better WiFi signal into and throughout our user’s boats, and most times we do. However, there are those situations where our hi-tech networks are hindered by the low-tech realities of marina life.

How do I get strong WiFi to my boat?

• W hat can I do to better receive WiFi throughout my boat, from the saloon down to the stateroom and all points in between?

• How can I make my Smart TV, Roku or Apple TV hook up to WiFi so I can watch Netflix and other streaming channels?

BY BOB TAYLOR

• I have six WiFi devices aboard. How can I connect all six without having to log them onto the marina’s WIFI every time?

The answer to the above questions?

Buy a good WiFi booster. If WiFi is important to you, install a quality WiFi boosting device. Your online experience will be so much more enjoyable if you do.

Though not always necessary, there are those circumstances where these devices can nearly double your speed and throughput, but their true value is realized when you’re forced to deal with a poor WiFi and make it functional. With that in mind, we went about testing a variety of WiFi boosters, and we’ve put together a few recommendations.

1. Pepwave Surf On The Go We love this little device. Easy to set up, fairly powerful and requires no installation. A turnkey solution: Just plug it in, configure and start surfing. In small ways it does many things and does them well. A simple and effective network for your boat, the Pepwave Surf On The Go is Cellular, 2.4G, and 5G capable. Available at The 3G Store or Amazon. ($100, peplink.com)

2. Aigean Networks The onSpot engineers installed Aigean Networks components on our test boat, and they’ve proven to be quite impressive.

Aigean builds their products around the same leading-edge technology that you’ll find at all onSpot WiFi marinas. Aigean’s software interface that manages all their devices is very intuitive and clearly indicates all available access points as either 2.4 or 5G and their signal strengths; click on the strongest one, and it automatically switches bands for the best connection.

Both recommended Aigean devices will require installation and a router.

Aigean technical support is excellent, they offer a two-year warranty and everything a boater needs to set up a powerful WiFi network on any size vessel.

The AN-7000, Marine Electronics

Journal’s Best and Brightest Award winner, is Aigean’s newest and most capable dual-band WiFi device. At the upper end of WiFi amplifying devices, it is the more expensive option, but in the box, the AN7000 packs two top of the line High-Gain Comrod WiFi antennas. ($2,745, landandseawifi. com) Aigean’s new LINK 7, (our new favorite device) is dual band and very fast. We installed one on the test boat recently, and the results are remarkable.

The Link 7, a less expensive device than the AN7000, also provides both 2.4 and 5G. While not as powerful as the AN7000, it worked well on our boat and includes a dual-band antenna, it’s a very powerful, cost-effective solution for less than mega-yacht sized boats. ($750, aigeannetworks.com)

3. Pepwave Surf SOHO 3G/4G Router with 802.11ac WiFi The Pepwave Surf SOHO is a professional-grade WiFi router that works well for marina WiFi. With support for cell connections and dual-band WiFi connections, the Surf SOHO makes it possible to enjoy fast and secure 802.11abgn WiFi hotspots anywhere they’re available. The Surf SOHO also features built-in long-range and optional external antennas that effectively distributes WiFi around your boat. ($179.99, 3gstore.com)

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4. The Wirie There are times when you’re miles offshore or on a remote stretch of the ICW and unable to receive a strong enough cellular signal to connect to the web. This is where the Wirie Pro really stands out. It has the ability to reach out and grab a distant cell signal and amplify it so you can connect.

The Wirie Pro combines a 2.4G WiFi adapter with a commercial grade 2G/3G/4G/LTE router. This device provides the ability to connect to a marina’s WiFi and it provides an amplified cellular connection when no WiFi is available.

Though not our first choice for marina WiFi, there is one big Wirie Pro advantage; it provides an amplified link to cellular broadband in the Bahamas. This is music to the ears for many of us cruisers.

Buy a pre-paid Bahamian sim card, insert into the Wirie Pro, and you’ll find a pretty good cell signal at many of the beautiful anchorages and marinas in the out islands.

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So there you have it — a few of onSpot’s recommended WiFi devices. You can spend a little: Pepwave Surf On The Go — A bit more: Aigean LINK 7 and the Wirie Pro – Or go big: The Aigean AN7000. We’re sure you’ll find marina WiFi much faster and less spotty if you put one of these gadgets to work on your boat.

If you have purchased one of these devices and you are still unable to connect, don’t give up. Please give us a call: we’ll be happy to help. Reach onSpot WiFi’s support desk at 954-990-0192. Not tied up at an onSpot Marina? As a courtesy, we’ll be happy to help. We can’t guarantee a successful connection, but we’ll give it our best shot. ml

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BEST BEACHES in the South

— Getaways that offer endless summer rather than blizzard warnings

BY SUSAN ELNICKI-WADE

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When cold wintry winds start blowing up your britches, it’s time to follow the snowbird migratory path and head for warmer climates. Instead of shoveling snow in a puffy coat, go build sand castles in your bathing suit.

With so many southern ports to explore, how will you select a spot that suits your fancy? Marinalife asked the experts — our readers — to find out which beaches rank among their favorite winter escapes for sun, sand and fun. Their choices range from secluded natural paradises to rollicking seaside resorts and family-friendly waterfronts.

So, take your pick from 10 best destinations where our seasoned travelers like to flee from Jack Frost’s winter doldrums.

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North Padre Island, Texas No cars, no crowds … just solitude and serenity along four miles of raw Texas coastline on a barrier island not far from Corpus Christi. Off the beaten path, Malaquite Beach is part of Padre Island National Seashore, a 113-mile haven for nature lovers, sunbathers and fishermen. Hiking trails through sand dunes and grasslands showcase a menagerie of tropical birds, sea turtles, wildlife and undeveloped waterfront beauty. Bring what you need for a getaway because the beach’s amenities only include a visitor center, gift shop, observation decks, picnic tables and campground.

Gulf Shores, Alabama If you snoozed during geography class and thought Alabama was a landlocked state, you’re in for a delightful surprise. Its 32-mile long southern tip juts out into the Gulf of Mexico and is known for lovely beaches with sugar-white sand made of quartz eroded from the Appalachian Mountains. Located on the peninsula along Mobile Bay, West Beach is a hidden gem for swimming, sunning and eating fresh local seafood.

Nearby attractions: Fort Morgan (built in 1818 and used in the Civil War), Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Coast Exploreum (kids’ science center), Waterville USA (water park) and Adventure Island (pirate-themed amusement park).

WHERE TO DOCK: Bluff’s Landing Marina and Lodge (361-937-7100, bluffslanding.com)

WHERE TO DOCK: Homeport Marina (251-968-4528, homeportmarina.net) or Saunders Yachtworks (251-981-3700, saundersyacht.com)

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Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida East of Pensacola on Florida’s panhandle is a special place that lets you experience Florida’s coastal dune ecosystem unblemished by human development. The 6,000 feet of shoreline opened to the public in 1991 as part of the Save Our Coast land protection program. Hiking on the nature trail reveals precious indigenous plants such as scrub oaks, sand pines, dune rosemary, magnolias and wildflowers. The beach is rarely crowded, so you will find plenty of space to dig your toes into the soft white sand while you rest your eyes on the Gulf of Mexico’s emerald waters.

For restaurants, shopping and cultural sites, visit the nearby town of Destin.

WHERE TO DOCK: HarborWalk Marina (850-337-8250, harborwalk-destin.com)

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Dunedin, Florida Three miles offshore Florida’s mainland is a magical island that makes you forget about the urban bustle of Tampa and St. Petersburg just a stone’s throw away. Caladesi is only accessible by boat, but you can take a ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park or dock your boat at the 108-slip marina on the bay side. The unspoiled beaches are a sanctuary for sun worshippers, beachcombers and anglers.

Adventurous visitors can paddle kayaks on a trail through mangrove trees where wading birds pluck dinner from the water.

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Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Florida Sand as white as the snow you left behind and spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico make Siesta Beach a popular seaside destination. Visitors accompanied by children appreciate the calm waters of its gently sloping beach, lifeguards on duty year-round and snack stands with kid-friendly fare.

Tennis, volleyball, softball and water sports can keep you busy. Or you can just stretch out in a lounge chair and let the soothing waves lull you into a siesta state of mind.

WHERE TO DOCK: Hyatt Regency Sarasota (941-812-4063, sarasota.hyatt.com)

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WHERE TO DOCK: Caladesi Island State Park Marina (727-469-5918, floridastateparks.org)

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North-End Beach, Captiva, Florida This thin sliver of land is narrow enough at points that you can see the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Pine Island Sound on the east side at the same time. Not far from Fort Myers, this paradise is covered with lush, tropical foliage, and its 2.5 miles of beaches set the stage for watching dolphins frolic in pristine waters. The main attraction here and at its sister island, Sanibel, is a cornucopia of seashells.

The islands boast nearly 400 different species, from conchs to whelks and cockles. The local lighthouse, seashell museum and manatee park promise fun for all.

WHERE TO DOCK: South Seas Island Resort & Marina (239-472-5111, southseas.com)

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Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key, Florida It’s hard to beat island hopping down the Florida Keys, and when you embark on a tropical crawl of these isles, be sure to include Bahia Honda Beach. The uninhabited island is located at U.S. Highway 1 Mile Marker 37 and is home to some the region’s best snorkeling and fishing. The immaculate beaches cover 524 acres of sun, sand and swaying palm trees.

One of Henry Flagler’s 43 bridges for the Florida East Coast Railroad stands watch over this plush piece of heaven, and the Sand & Sea Nature Center answers questions about the amazing sea life you discover in these waters.

WHERE TO DOCK: Bahia Honda State Park Marina (305-872-3210, bahiahondapark.com)

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Delray Beach, Florida By day, Delray Beach invites visitors to lavish in the sun and let the sparkling Atlantic waters indulge their aquatic whims. Surf in the waves, scuba down deep to sunken ships and colorful coral reefs, or just kick back on a beach chair with a cool beverage nestled in your hand. In the evenings, this charming resort town glows with a robust arts scene, upscale restaurants, swanky boutiques, galleries, museums, concerts and festivals. Located between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, it’s an ideal destination to satisfy all your outdoor and indoor desires.

WHERE TO DOCK: The Seagate Yacht Club (877-673-6564, theseagateyachtclub.com)

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Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay, The Bahamas If someone asked Neptune to design a perfect secluded beach, it’s likely to look like Tahiti. You can’t access it by car — only by boat or on foot along sandy trails — but that only heightens the sense of adventure. It’s the kind of getaway where you should pack a camera with your sunscreen and towel, because the clear blue water, sugar-white sand, palm tree groves and tropical birds are poised for postcard pictures. Beneath the waves, coral reefs encircle the island and create a vibrant habitat for turtles, fish and other sea creatures. When you’re ready to return to civilization, you can stroll to a few nearby restaurants and shops.

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North End Beach, Captiva Island

WHERE TO DOCK: Hope Town Inn & Marina (242-366-0003, hopetownmarina.com)

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Eleuthera, The Bahamas Tiny Harbour Island is only 3.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, but the big surprise on this tropical paradise is pink beaches. Coral crushed by the waves gives the sand its rosy color and powder-soft texture. Snorkeling and fishing are second to none. Secluded coves along the shoreline, pineapple fields and lush tropical forests stage a magnificent backdrop. You’ll find lovely resorts, hotels and cozy restaurants tucked away from the natural beauty. Their graceful architecture was influenced by British loyalists who landed here in the 1700s.

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Fishing, diving, or just cruising the turquoise waters, there’s no better place to set out from and return to than the Hawks Cay Marina. So set course for waypoint N24° 45’ 48’ W80° 54’ 40’ and we’ll see you soon.

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ANAK AFLOAT

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he Indonesian language is a simple one, with no complicated plurals, gender identifications or multiple-sound enunciations for a single letter. Take the word child for instance. In Bhasa, it is anak. If you have more than one, it is anak anak. Just repeat the word and you have a plural. Simple.

Five years and two anak anak after first embarking on our cruising adventures, we’ve learned the value of simplicity and the importance of urgency. I’ve seen too many prospective cruisers delay their dreams ad infinitum, with the same boat sitting in the same slip and the same bum sitting behind the same desk year after year. This is further compounded by additional family members who have their

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RULE #1:

DO IT NOW.

As the saying goes, there is no time like the present. John and I took this phrase to heart when we met, and six months after our first introduction we found out we were pregnant. At the same time, we were looking at boats. On my first consultation, I asked the salesperson’s opinion about boats and babies, and she told me with no

uncertain terms that the two were incompatible. John looked at me wistfully and said, “Well, there goes our cruising plans.” But exploring the globe was something I found a passion for early in life, defining many of my key decisions around it. Now I was pregnant, and I was determined that a baby wouldn’t cancel those dreams.

So we did it: We brought both baby and boat together. We bought a sailboat the same week we found out we were pregnant, moved onboard, and three months later started our first cruising season. We departed New Zealand bound for Tonga at 16 weeks pregnant. We have now sailed through two pregnancies and have two children onboard and I couldn’t

Braca in dugout with villagers

Vanuatu women with Ayla

"When we opted to travel with our anak anak on board we decided: simple plans, simple structure. " have planned it any better. To be a mother and father cruising with kids is the best of both worlds.

When it comes to the topic of cruising with children, there is debate about the appropriate age to take a child to sea. Our son was six months old for his first voyage, a 10-day passage from New Zealand to Vanuatu. Our daughter started cruising at nine months off the coasts of Thailand and Malaysia. I have to say it is a pretty fantastic way to raise kids.

We wake together and remain together every hour of the day, seven days a week.

The children get equal time with both

parents, and we, as parents, get the support of a true partnership between one another.

We get to travel, explore and discover while appreciating the full experience of family and parenthood. What shore-based environment can beat that?

Kids on boats are a treat. If they are infants you’d be home anyway, or wishing you were, so isn’t a traveling abode better than a stationary one? As toddlers, your child is the gateway into society like no other, doted upon by every villager you meet. If you’re pondering the viability of cruising with kids, don’t wait. Do it now.

RULE #2:

KEEP IT SIMPLE.

When we opted to travel with our anak anak on board we decided: simple plans, simple structure. Of course, kids themselves can keep things simple. Take my son’s and daughter’s preferred toys, for example. We have an assortment of store-purchased items, yet their longest-standing favorites are clothes pegs, rope ends and a bucket of water. They read more books than they watch TV, and they would often rather create a new toy than acquire one.

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Each day is a fresh, clean slate. Each time you pull anchor it is for an unknown destination full of expectation and promise. So if you are facing the dilemma

of when to cruise and how, remember two simple rules and let the details get sorted: Do it now, and keep it simple. I promise you one thing, neither you nor your children will ever regret it. ml

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Braca in crowd in Indonesia

THE BRACARAZZI SITTING CROSS-LEGGED in the sand next to a Russian evangelist who was doing missionary work in Sumatra, I was enjoying some time with another traveler to chat about our experiences.

“I feel so dreadfully sorry for these poor local women,” she said. “Mothers have no babysitters, absolutely no support. They have to do it all on their own. I don’t understand how they manage.”

I smile at the innocence and ignorance of this comment.

“Ah, but they don’t,” I countered.

“They have more ready-made support in a small local village than an entire American city will offer.”

It is impossible to travel through the islands and claim exemption from local custom. You do not own your children-they are the responsibility of the entire community, and with a lighter skin you present an irresistible magnet to the local villagers. The cruising community came to call our local fan club the Bracarazzi, as other cruisers traveling

behind us would be asked in awe by locals if they knew Braca, our son. I once had to chase down a woman who had swooped in on Braca and run as fast as she could into the bush with the screaming baby. When I heard my child’s cries and realized what had happened, I quickly took chase. There she was, clinging onto this red-faced toddler clearly in distress, clicking off selfies with a cheek-splitting grin.

When I approached she proudly looked up at me, clearly quite pleased with her efforts.

Finding your child is no problem; they are either trailing a long line of enthusiastic playmates or they are at the epicenter of a thick crowd of curious observers. It is reclaiming them than can provide some tricky negotiation. I’ve often had to clamber through a crowd five deep and watch the faces of disappointment as I’ve pulled my children away. Child care is by no means difficult to procure, either as a local or as a guest in the community.

While I am not a mother willing to drop my child in the arms of strangers in my own neighborhood, I am more than willing to do so on a small remote island hundreds of miles from home.

Indeed, we have done so on many occasions, returning to find our children fully entrenched in whatever activity is going on--dragging a cardboard car across the sand or playing naked in the shallows surrounded by a dozen kids.

Doted on and adored, villagers take children into the fold with no hesitations or reservations. If you want the key to the door of local acceptance, travel with children. I left my Russian friend on the beach with her pity and her misconception. Perhaps she will come back one day as a mother herself and gain a totally different insight into the local culture.

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Of all the European nations busy colonizing the Caribbean during the golden age of sail; Denmark is the least likely to pop up in the mind of present-day sailors. The Danes, however, started colonies on St. Thomas in 1665 and St. John in 1683. West Indian sugar was the driving force behind colonization then. Slave labor planted and harvested sugar cane. A triangular trade developed where Danish merchants traded African slaves for loaves of brown sugar that were sent across the Atlantic to sweeten the tables in Danish homes. In 1733, France sold St. Croix to Denmark, and from that time on the three Scandinavian-owned islands were called the Danish West Indies. For the sum of $25 million, in 1917, the United States purchased St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix from Denmark. The new United States Virgin Islands became a territory, much like Puerto Rico. That was a good investment by the U.S. government, since today USVI directly generates a half billion dollars annually from travel and tourism. And that is great news for boaters because it has helped USVI develop into a very friendly destination for cruising.

LEG 4-Estimated Mileage: 4 Leinster Bay, St. John

Overnight Stop: Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Dinghy ashore and take the short hike to the ruins of the Annenberg Sugar Mill, which has been restored by the National Park Service.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 9 Hurricane Hole, St. John

Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Hurricane Hole is part of the Coral Reef National Monument.

LEG 5-Estimated Mileage: 2 Starting Point IGY Yacht Haven Grande, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Charlotte Amalie is most well known for its extensive cruise ship port and great shopping. It is all that and more. Once your boat is provisioned and all necessary supplies are onboard, spend a fun day shopping before the dock lines are slipped.

There’s a great selection of gold, pearls, diamonds, hand crafted jewelry and local artwork. And don’t forget an extra bathing suit or two.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 7 Christmas Cove, Great St. James Island

Pick up a mooring ball or anchor. Dinghy to the southern tip of the island for good snorkeling.

LEG 1-Estimated Mileage: 3 American Yacht Harbor, Vessup Bay, St. Thomas

Overnight Stop: There is only one reason to stop in Red Hook overnight, and that is the original Duffy’s Love Shack! Billed as “the best parking lot bar in the world”, and it is. Just walk across the street from American Yacht Harbor and enjoy the cocktails,

the food and the fun. You won’t be disappointed. And don’t forget to buy a T-shirt!

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 5 Coconut Bay, Hans Lollick Island

Anchor at this bay on the south side of the island, and snorkel on White Horse Reef.

LEG 2-Estimated Mileage: 6 Magens Bay, St. Thomas

Overnight Stop: Tuck into the northeast corner of the bay and anchor in sand just off Magens Beach. The beach is a mile long strip of white sand, and one of the most popular beaches in the Caribbean.

Coral Harbor, St. John

Overnight Stop: Drop anchor at this popular destination for live aboard cruisers. Try the popular Skinny Legs Bar and Grill. And the Jolly Dog Island Outpost has the “stuff you want”.

LEG 6-Estimated Mileage: 36 St. Croix Marine, Christiansted, St. Croix

Overnight Stop: Depart the eastern end of St. John early in the morning to make sure you arrive at Christiansted Harbor during daylight. Christiansted is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Caribbean.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 6

LEG 3-Estimated Mileage: 13

Buck Island, St. Croix

Caneel Bay, St. John

Anchor off West Beach at the Buck Island Reef National Monument. Dinghy to the lagoon and snorkel the underwater trail.

Overnight Stop: Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Go ashore and visit the old plantation ruins at the Caneel bay Resort, and have a cocktail there as well.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 3 Trunk Bay, St. John

Pick up a National Park Service mooring ball. Try the underwater snorkeling trail around Trunk Cay.

LEG 7-Estimated Mileage: 4 Green Cay Marina, St. Croix

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The Malecon is one of Cuba’s most famous seaside avenues.

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economic embargo against Cuba.

Tourist travel to the country is not allowed by Americans as of this publication date. However, there are opportunities to travel to Cuba by personal boat, charter, cruise ship or airlines if you meet the criteria as set forth by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control. Do your research and you will locate a company that can help you get there legally.

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Musicians of Guantanamo Province play Changui music — a style that dates back to the 1800s

Marina Hemingway is located 9 miles west of Havana Children walk along the streets of Havana

Why Cuba?

Because it’s the last great “undiscovered” cruising destination in the Caribbean!

Home to more than over 11 million people, Cuba has just about everything you could want in a destination—friendly faces, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and an amazing culture.

Change in Cuba is happening more quickly than at any time in the past 60 years. The political and cultural makeup will certainly shift with American influence and commercialism as more visitors from the U.S. make Cuba a destination. Cuban officials estimate that

1.5 million Americans would travel there annually if all restrictions were removed, unseating Canada as the main source of tourism.

The U.S. and Cuba have a long and somewhat complicated history. Now independent, at one time it was heavily under the control of the United States both politically and economically.

Interestingly, the United States had an ongoing interest in annexing Cuba during the 19th century.

During the 20th century, Cuba was subjected to an ever-changing mix of freedom, authoritarian rule, democracy and increased corruption. At the same

time, American economic influence became more entrenched, along with a corresponding rise in the activities of the American criminal element. Cuba was the place to go during Prohibition and plenty of rum made its way north. Gangsters frequented Varadero and had homes in Havana. They were active in nightclubs, casinos and prostitution. The notorious Havana Conference of 1946, a meeting of various American Mafia and Cosa Nostra families at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, featured none other than Frank Sinatra as entertainment. The story of this notorious meeting is a fascinating, if not frightening, look at a little-known part of America’s WI N T ER 2 0 1 7

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and Cuba’s shared history. Havana Nocturne, How the Mob Owned Cuba … and Then Lost it to the Revolution by T.J. English (Harper, 2007) is a great read on that era of Cuba’s past.

Geography When you look at Cuba on a chart, the first thing that strikes you is its size. Cuba is big! It is the largest island in the Greater Antilles group. A voyage along the North coast from Cabo Maisi in the east to Cabo San Antonio in the west is a journey of 760 nautical miles. With the extensive pocket bays, many not presently accessible under Cuban rules, Cuba’s coastline expands to 3,102 nautical miles—1,732 on the north coast and 1,370 on the south.

If going by boat, you need to decide early in your planning just how much of this interesting country you have time to explore. The topography of Cuba is among the most varied you will find anywhere in one country. From the beautiful sandy beaches of Varadero to the mountains and tropical moist forests, Cuba offers something for every taste.

From a mariner’s point of view, long sections of the north and south coasts of Cuba are a coastal cruising paradise. It is possible to meander from anchorage to anchorage and enjoy the truly pristine beauty of cays that are visited only by the wildlife on them, and perhaps the occasional fisherman or charter boat.

You may see only one or two other pleasure boats along the entire coast outside of the marinas.

Havana — Goin’ Ashore Havana is one of the most exciting cities in the western world—an electric and eclectic mash up that has to be experienced to be appreciated. If your boat is tied up at Marina Hemingway you can rent a car, but this is probably the most problematic way to experience Havana, given the challenges you’ll experience 64

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Once in Havana, there is so much to do and see that you will find yourself at a loss for what to do next.

Cuba has excellent taxi services, and you may as well opt for one of the old American autos that are used as cabs. The ride will cost you about $15 to San Francisco Square in Old Havana, which is a great jumping-off point for your walking tour. As always, negotiate the fare before you begin the ride. There are generally one or two of the old cabs floating around the marina. A third way is to take the local bus into Havana. The cost is low, but the bus gets incredibly crowded and uncomfortable and we can’t recommend this. You may also find the bus from the resort next door to the marina as an option.

Once in Havana, there is so much to do and see that you will find yourself at a loss for what to do next. There are museums of every sort, from the Museum of Matrimony to the always-crowded Museum of Chocolate. Music throbs from the bars, restaurants and clubs throughout the city. Locals play dominos, chess or checkers at tables set up on the sidewalk, surrounded by spectators. Sculptures you would expect to see in museums sit in open courtyards. Street mimes entertain children and their parents. The tourist crowd outside of Hemingway’s old hangouts shuffle in and out, hoping to get a mojito or Cuba libre and feel nostalgic

about their literary hero. Kids play ball in the streets. Jiniteros encourage you to try a new restaurant, or show you a casa particulara, or buy their cigars - and it’s all done with a smile and sense of élan not found elsewhere in the islands. The obvious places, like La Bodeguita del Medio, Floridita and Hotel Ambos Mundos are almost always crowded these days, so look for some new adventures. The restaurants are getting better and safety has never been a problem. Enjoy…you’re in Havana.

Santiago de Cuba At the other end of the island is Santiago de Cuba. You can either take a flight, rent a car or come ashore by clearing into the country on your boat into the wellprotected harbor. Santiago de Cuba has a more Caribbean feel than Havana due to its weather and culture. Proximity to Haiti resulted in French and African ethnic influences brought on by migration during the Haitian Slave Revolt of 1791-1804.

Santiago de Cuba is as vibrant and valued for its music and arts as is Havana. The music known as son, the foundation of salsa, originated in the region. The renowned Carnaval and Festival del Caribe bring the city to exuberance every year beginning in July. Casa de las Tradiciones in the city’s Tivoli neighborhood is a pure delight. Musicians and dancers flock to the packed little club to gambol and mingle. Everyone is welcome.

San Juan Hill overlooks Santiago de Cuba and is where American “Rough Riders” and other volunteers turned the tide against the Spanish on July 1, 1898.

An impressive park is perched on the hill with all manner of bronze and cannon plaques commemorating the battle. Sala Dolores is home to Orquesta Sinfonica de Oriente. Performances are held throughout the year and include music from around the world, featuring guest artists and stunning displays of talent by Cuban musicians of all ages. There are several hotels in Santiago de Cuba that cater to

all but the most discriminating travelers.

Advance reservations are recommended.

Visit Parque Cespedes, the markets and walk the side streets. Depending on the time of year, it can be hot and humid during midday. In some parts of the city, the air can also be a bit dirty from exhaust fumes of motorbikes, diesel cars and trucks due to the topography. By nightfall, though, traffic slows and the streets go quiet except for music pealing from clubs, restaurants and street singers.

From Santiago de Cuba you are a short drive to Guantanamo province, where you may come across another music form known as Changui. A precursor of son and today’s salsa, it’s a style that originated in the early 19th century and stayed behind in the country while the more popular son moved to the cities. Ask around when you travel to Santiago de Cuba to find clubs, performances, restaurants and venues. You will seldom be disappointed. If you feel that you need a guide, visit one of the upscale hotels and ask the concierge for assistance. Cubans are congenial and accommodating to all reasonable budgets and personalities. And they are always interested in making a few dollars.

Regardless of your destinations in Cuba, be prepared for a delightful experience and, above all remain patient and flexible.

That's the Cuban way. ml Ed Tillett is editor-in-chief, general manager of Waterway Guide Media. He began his travels to Cuba in 1998 with the University of Richmond.

His work culminated in the production of a 75-minute documentary titled Cuba: Rhythm in Motion (available on YouTube) in collaboration with Dr. Mike Davison. Ed’s extensive travel to Cuba over the following 15 years resulted in Waterway Guide Media’s release in February 2016 of Cuba Bound: The North Coast, a cruising guide for boaters.

The next edition of Waterway Guide’s Cuba will be released in February 2017 and will encompass the entire island. Co-authored by Addison Chan, the book will be an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Cuba for boaters, sailors and travelers.

The new guide will also include bonus sections including the Florida Keys and The Bahamas, the two closest departure points for vessels leaving from American ports.

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7 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR BOATING What’s better than a boat for inspiring unforgettable moments on the water? How about a boat loaded with toys capable of taking your enjoyment to new highs or, just maybe, new lows? Max out your float plan with these seven adrenaline-pumping activities and the products that make them possible.

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Superyacht Tenders & Toys

Sea Pools For most of us, swimming and boating go hand in hand. It’s why nearly every pleasure craft made today has a swim platform (or two), plus boarding ladders, transom showers, coolers and other water’s edge conveniences.

Want to enhance the private oasis feel even more? Inflatable swimming pools can grant you extra room for lounging or splashing around to your heart’s content. These products provide independence for those who want some distance from the mother ship and also up the safety quotient because they can be set up away from in-water obstacles (like your boat’s propellers), protect swimmers against currents and have a built-in barrier net to keep guests separated from critters in the water. Available from superyachttendersandtoys.com

Boat Blobs Sea Pools

Boat Blobs

Remember those air rockets from when you were a kid, where you stomped a foot pump and shot a foam missile high up into the sky? Boat blobs work in a similar fashion, except instead of stomping on a foot pump you jump from your boat’s flybridge or other safe height to compress a big, inflatable bladder and launch another living human into the air. So, you know, almost the same thing. One of the greatest things about boat blobs is that they’re easy to stow when deflated, easy to set up ( just make sure you have an air compressor of sufficient size) and easy to enjoy — whether you’re watching from the sidelines or freestyle flying 50 feet above the water. And, when you’re not catapulting your friends through the stratosphere, they make awesome rafts for a crowd of sunbathers.

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DIVER PROPULSION VEHICLES Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DVPs) have been de rigueur ever since James Bond’s subaquatic fight scene with Spectre henchmen in the movie “Thunderball.” Back then, in 1965, the torpedo-like machines were comically large and almost as expensive. Today, a new generation of underwater scooters consists of fast, portable and more affordable models that turn any swim session into an adventure. You can dive deeper and explore farther, and since the scooter takes the work out of kicking, you can increase the length of your outing while leisurely enjoying the otherworldly scenery. Many of the scooters work on the surface, and even in small pools, adding to their sports utility.

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SLIDES There are lots of ways to make an entrance, but perhaps none as fast or fun as the good old, yet always exciting, water slide. From 6-foot off-theshelf models for your pontoon boat to 20-foot custom designs for your superyacht, these products quickly attach to your side deck to become the centerpiece of floating tomfoolery. It’s like having the ability to create a small waterpark wherever you decide to drop anchor. Like the aforementioned boat blob, inflatable slides are simple to set up and store on board. Along with a suitable air compressor, it’s always a good idea to carry a patch kit, or you risk becoming the target of unsympathetic frowns from kids (and adults) who can’t wait to slip slide away.

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS It’s hard to glance around the waterfront these days without spotting a group of stand-up paddleboard (SUP) enthusiasts J-stroking in the vicinity. More and more people are flocking to the sport, which grew out of surfing, because it’s a great, easy-to-learn, low-impact workout that allows you to explore areas of the water not reachable by motorized craft. Another popular advantage is that, from an upright vantage point, users can see what’s going on under the water’s surface around them.

As accessible as the sport is, you can also take it to extremes if you choose, from racing to river running to SUP yoga. Inflatable models work well for boaters, since they can be folded up and stowed below deck, although racks are also available for rigid models. Available from westmarine.com

KAYAKS Before the paddleboarding craze, there was kayaking.

The two sports boast similar benefits, which include being low impact and offering access to environments where you can’t take your boat. They’re also ideal for all ages and for group outings where participants want to spread out while still achieving safety in numbers. The main difference, of course, is that you either sit on or sit in a kayak (depending on the model), so your center of gravity is lower and the chance of falling overboard is decreased. There’s also more room for storing gear inside a kayak, which can make a difference if, say, you plan to camp overnight on a nearby beach. Inflatable kayaks exist for easier transport and storage, as do myriad other styles for all sorts of specialized uses.

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TUBES Tubing is often the first tow sport that young boaters engage in, and it can be the gateway to more advanced activities like waterskiing and wakeboarding. At its most basic, a tube is an inflatable donut designed to support a rider on the water’s surface while being pulled by a boat.

At its most radical, it’s a wearable model featuring a body made of clear PVC that allows its occupant to see outside as he or she spins and barrel-rolls back and forth across the wake. And there’s a model for every want or need in between. Some tubes are steerable, while some spin like a carousel. Others are built for straight-line performance.

Proper speed is important (most riders prefer 15 to 20 miles per hour), as is a spotter whose responsibility it is to maintain visual contact with the riders. As with any water sport, participants should always wear a properly sized PFD. Available from westmarine.com ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/watersports

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BY OLIVIA SCHLEICHER

HISTORY Fort McHenry — the birth place of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” history dots the harbor from the cobblestone boroughs of Federal Hill, Fells Point and Canton.

Boston

Experience the history of the American Revolution along The Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path leading you around downtown’s historic sites.

SAVORY SEAFOOD No crab tastes better unless its pulled from the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland Blue Crabs are famously doused with Old Bay and steamed to perfection.

From oysters and lobsters to the iconic “Clam Chowda” — you can’t go wrong when meandering through downtown and the North End.

THE BALLPARK Oriole Park at Camden Yards voted #1 Ballpark by Stadium Journey.

Chow down on a “Crab Mac n’ Cheese Dog” and pair it with a Natty Boh.

Chow down on a Fenway Frank at Fenway Park, one of American’s oldest ballparks and home to the “wicked awesome” Red Sox.

WATERFRONT The 7-mile long promenade hugs the waterline stretching from Federal Hill to Canton. Take the water taxi, walk, jog or bike to explore each area.

The Charles River Path offers scenic views on both sides of the Charles River. Explore Harvard University, MIT and Boston University campuses.

TYING UP YOUR BOAT There’s a number of docking options: Baltimore Marine Centers (Inner Harbor, Harborview, Lighthouse Point), Harbor East Marina and Henderson’s Wharf Inn & Marina.

Dockage is available downtown at Constitution Marina and Boston Yacht Haven, or across the Charles River at Charlestown Marina.

CRAFT BEER For the beer connoisseur, check out Monument City Brewing Co., Union Craft Brewing or Diamondback Brewing Company.

Have a cold one at Harpoon Brewery, Samuel Adams Brewing, Percival Beer Company or Trillium Brewing Company.

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CRUISING THE British Virgin Islands

lazing around at the Anegada Beach Club on the windward side of the island.

It is a windsurfer’s paradise, and rental equipment is available. Have a local spiny lobster grilled for dinner at the Anegada Reef Hotel.

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hen asked where the British Virgin Islands were, Sir Winston Churchill is rumored to have said, “I have no idea, but I should think that they are as far as possible from the Isle of Man.” Whether Churchill truly said it or not, it is the perfect starting point for exploring this one-time backwater of the British West Indies. By the late 1700’s, while the rest of the British Empire’s sugar colonies in the Caribbean were making plantation owners very wealthy, BVI was just a blip in the total fortunes made in sugar, rum and slaves. However, through savvy planning, development and marketing by the islands’ government and entrepreneurs over the past 30-plus years, BVI has become the top charter and cruising destination for sail and power boaters alike. If you have never cruised BVI before, your first experience will be brimming with memorable anchorages, snorkeling adventures, and yes, realizing that you can still do the limbo.

Starting Point Village Cay Marina, Road Town, Tortola

Road Town is the seat of government for the British Virgin Islands and the perfect location to begin a cruise. Provisioning options, repair services and chandleries are all just a taxi ride away. Not to be missed is Sunny Caribee Spice Shop and Art Gallery to find the true flavor of the Caribbean.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 6 Lee Bay, Salt Island

meanders through gigantic granite boulders, salt-water pools and sandy beaches.

LEG 2-Estimated Mileage: 2 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda

Overnight Stop: Before dinner, take a taxi to tour the ruins of a 19th century copper mine on the southeast tip of the island. Learn a bit of history and take in the breathtaking views.

Pick up a National park mooring ball and snorkel the wreck of the Royal Mail Steamer Rhone, which was forced onto the rocks during a hurricane in 1867.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 2

LEG 1-Estimated Mileage: 2

LEG 3-Estimated Mileage: 7

Manchineel Bay, Cooper Island

Bitter End Yacht Club, North Sound, Virgin Gorda

Overnight Stop: Pick up a mooring ball or anchor. Dinghy ashore for a delicious chicken roti at the Cooper Island Beach Club.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 5 The Baths, Virgin Gorda

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Pick up a mooring ball and snorkel the reefs at Great Dog.

Overnight Stop: Dock at the Quarterdeck Marina. North Sound is well protected as is perfect for watersports like kayaking and trying your hand with a stand up paddleboard.

LEG 4-Estimated Mileage: 16 Setting Point, Anegada

Overnight Stop: Pick up a mooring ball or anchor. Spend the afternoon

Monkey Point, Guana Island

Pick up a mooring ball and snorkel the rim reef.

LEG 5-Estimated Mileage: 7 Cane Garden Bay, Tortola

Overnight Stop: Pick up a mooring ball or anchor. Dance to the bands performing at Quito’s Gazebo and Myett’s on the beach. In the morning, visit the nearby Callwood rum distillery.

Lunch Stop-Estimated Mileage: 6 White Bay, Jost Van Dyke

Drop anchor on the white sandy bottom and go ashore to the Soggy Dollar Bar and try a Painkiller at the bar where it was invented.

Leg 6-Estimated Mileage: 2 Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke

Overnight Stop: Pick up a mooring ball, if possible. Anchoring can be difficult on the hardpan bay bottom. Go ashore for entertainment and dinner at Foxy’s, a BVI landmark.

LEG 7-Estimated Mileage: 10 The Bight, Norman Island

Overnight Stop: Pick up a mooring ball or anchor. Dinghy over to The Caves to snorkel, then party on at the “Willy T,” a.k.a. the William Thornton floating bar.

LEG 8-Estimated Mileage: 15 Scrub Island Resort, Scrub Island

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It is a familiar sight at marinas everywhere.

As a boat owner is leaving their boat, they turn around one last time to look. A boat is a prized possession for most owners. It’s not just another toy they’ve acquired: it’s the realization of their dreams. It’s no wonder owners take that last long look before they have to leave it. Whether the weekend or season is over, you want to be certain it is safe and secure before it is out of their sight. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could continue to watch over it?

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Remote boat monitoring and control systems are available from a range of manufacturers, some of which were technology companies adapting their products to boats. Some of which were boaters who saw a need and created a company by assembling available components. The differences show up in some of their application programs and ease of use for the boat owner.

All of the systems generally follow the same principle — a series of sensors or actuators are connected to a hub. The hub then communicates the sensor’s information through a WiFi, cellular or satellite network to an app installed on a smart phone or tablet. When selecting a monitoring system, one of the factors will be deciding on the communication network the products use and which best suits your needs. If your boat stays in a modern marina with a stable WiFi, a system that communicates over a WiFi

network may be your best choice. If you travel aboard your boat to remote locations or internationally, a system that communicates over cellular or satellite networks may be more reliable. Be mindful there are differences in cellular network equipment; some work great in the United States and Canada, but may not work elsewhere in the world. Other cellular networks work over a wide area of the world. It’s best to know where you will be cruising before selecting. The costs also vary with the system type, with WiFi being the least expensive, then cellular and satellite typically being the most expensive.

When selecting a system that uses the cellular network to send the notifications, it is also helpful to know which generation technology is used, 2G, 3G or 4G. We are accustomed to 4G networks being the norm for voice communication, but many systems still transmit data using 2G or 3G technology, which is not as dependable.

This can affect how well the unit will work in different coverage areas as you travel.

Many of the systems require ongoing fees or subscriptions in order to stay active.

If the system you choose has a subscription, verify if you are entering an annual contract as part of the agreement. If your boat is hauled out during part of the year, it may be better to find a system that allows monthly terms or the option to suspend the service during the haul-out period.

Method of Linking Components

Each individual sensor monitors specific information like battery voltage, integrity of shore power connection or bilge pump activity. Most systems sensors are wireless, meaning there is no need to chase wire through the boat connecting the sensors to the hub. The wireless systems are easier to install, but also may have some limitations.

For example, there is a maximum distance the sensors can be from the hub — in some cases as little as 30 feet. If your boat is very large, this may require more than one hub. Wireless systems use either Bluetooth or ultra-high frequency radio waves as the link between the sensors and hub. Each method can experience interference from materials or other electronics aboard the boat. Consult with the manufacturers about your specific application to determine which is best for your boat.

Matching Hardware to Application

Knowing which components you want to monitor or control may help you decide on one brand over another. Some systems come prepackaged in a kit form with a few specific sensors and a hub unit. For some

company. If there is no acknowledgement of the notice, the station operator will attempt to locate the boat owner. Also look for systems that will allow more than one person to be contacted.

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boats this may be limiting, and having the a la carte ability to tailor the system to your vessel may be a better choice. All systems can monitor battery voltage, but if you have multiple battery systems or engine start batteries of 12 volts and a 24-volt house bank, you’ll need a system with the capability to monitor those independently. Some systems enable a video feed from onboard cameras, some do not. Not all manufacturer’s systems allow device control, such as turning on or off air conditioning or lighting. Consult system capabilities if device control is a feature you intend on using.

Method of Communication

The method of communicating varies among the systems. Some systems send notifications through an app on your smart device. Some systems send SMS text messages, some use email and some use a combination of these methods. A helpful feature available on certain systems requires the boat owner to acknowledge the notice or it will send a repeat notice or a notice by a different method. The more advanced systems are also monitored by a central station similar to a land based alarm

One of the nicest features of remote monitoring systems is theft deterrence.

With this feature, when the system is set, alarms and lights can be programmed to come on when an intruder attempts entry.

More advanced systems prevent engines from starting when activated. If the boat is moved, the systems provide GPS tracking to locate the boat.

An added benefit to all of these features is a possible reduction in your insurance premiums.

The GPS tracking feature on some systems can also be used to allow family and friends to follow you along on your travels.

Ability to Update

Make sure the system has the ability to easily accept firmware or software updates over the internet, and does not require the components to be returned to the manufacturer to install the updates.

Remote monitoring technology is advancing rapidly. New features are being introduced at boat shows every year, providing boat owners with more ability to monitor and control their boats when life takes them away from their favorite pastime. ml

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BY JOY MCPETERS

We set off from a small dock into the waters of Africa’s Zambezi River, headed toward a small island in the distance. Suddenly, we saw what our guide, Johan, had spotted a few moments before us: a small herd of elephants, including a young calf, swimming from the island back to the mainland. As our boat approached, the elephants went into what by this point in our vacation was a familiar behavior, raising their trunks and trumpeting in alarm as they focused on protecting the calf.

I would never get tired of watching these incredibly smart animals, which the locals affectionately call ellies. However, this was not exactly why we had launched onto the Zambezi that afternoon — our goal instead was to try to catch the elusive Tiger Fish found near the banks of the islands in the Zambezi, Africa’s fourth-largest river. The Tiger Fish is one of Africa’s most sought-after freshwater game fish and an aggressive predator that feeds on baitfish.

My husband, Doug, and I traveled to Zambia to go on safari, canoe among crocodiles and hippos — and angle for Tiger Fish. Our home base was Old Mondoro Camp in southeastern Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. With six comfy, well-appointed reed-and-canvas huts, and an outdoor bath overlooking a popular watering hole for elephants, Cape buffalo and antelope, it was the perfect spot for our adventures. But back to the fishing …

Our guide, Johan, who has been on the Zambezi his entire life and has spent a decade as a guide, expertly navigated the river’s strong currents. We edged toward one of the many islands dotting the river, where the fish tend to feed. Using spinning rods with lures (fly fishing is also Top: Hippos lounge along the Zambezi River.

Left: Elephants swimming to an island on the Zambezi River.

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very common), we cast our lines as close to the banks of the island as possible. The bright African sun was just starting to go down — which also meant it was time for bug spray — and the colors on the water were intensifying. We cast our lines again and again, talking to the fish (I am convinced this helps). Suddenly, Doug had a hit, and under Johan’s instruction he kept his rod low and started reeling in what we could now see was a Tiger Fish. Johan quickly got the net and his gloves — necessary to protect against the fish’s sharp teeth — and brought our catch into the boat. I grabbed my camera for a photo as a glove-clad Doug held the fish in his hands — but before I could get a shot, the fish had decided it had had enough and jumped from Doug’s hands straight back into the water. We were practicing catch and release anyway, but a quick photo would have been nice.

As the sky grew darker, the pressure was on for me to catch a fish — and to document the catch with a snapshot.

We moved to a new location, one Johan said was his lucky area. I cast and cast, lost in the beauty of the setting sun and the absolute quiet except for the birds.

As I was daydreaming, I felt a sharp tug on my line — I had hooked a fish! This one was a fighter, but after several minutes of reeling and reeling, I brought the fish in. I was determined not to let this one go before we got our photo. Doug grabbed the camera and captured a photo of me holding the fish, complete with its menacing-looking teeth.

We started cruising back to camp, banking our boat along a small isle along the way to enjoy sundowners, in this case glasses of cold South Africa wine, while we watched the sun sink over the horizon. Everything in the world felt like it was in its right place. ml

“AS THE SKY GREW DARKER, THE PRESSURE WAS ON FOR ME TO CATCH A FISH — AND TO DOCUMENT THE CATCH WITH A SNAPSHOT.”

Top: Close up of a Tiger Fish.

Middle: Joy posing with her catch before releasing back into the water.

Bottom: Guides Ruben and Johan from Old Mondoro Camp prepare the tackle.

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ocated on Florida’s Gold Coast at MM 21, The Club at Admirals Cove Marina is a beautifully manicured Golf and Country Club just two miles south of the Jupiter Inlet. It is the perfect spot for a permanent residence or a brief stay for boaters traveling along the ICW. John D. McArthur, a dairy farmer during the 1960s, developed the community of Admirals Cove. Legend has it that after a long, hard day’s work, McArthur would turn to digging out deep canals to continue making his vision for the community come to life. Frankel Enterprises later purchased the property, and, in 1987, opened the model homes, golf course, marina and clubhouse.

Today, the Club at Admirals Cove is a member-owned community with 900 residences, 45-holes of Championship Golf, five-star dining and a well-protected marina.

The Marina recently went through a rebuild, and installed TechnoMarine floating docks last year. Accommodating vessels up to 160 feet, the Marina offers transient dockage on a transient or annual basis. Guests have access to the entire

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Admirals Cove experience. “Our location makes the club unique,” says Clyde Rawls, Harbormaster and Director of Marina Operations. “From our deep-water canals, which are protected from storm surge, to our location on the ICW near the inlet, our gated community, which is patrolled on boat and by land, is the perfect place to live.”

Visiting boaters can easily re-provision at the on-site general store, which sells gourmet food, cheeses, meats, wines and baked goods, along with ship store items.

And you will not be bored by the sheer amount of activities and amenities offered at the club. There are three nine-hole golf courses plus an 18-hole course, all with pristinely manicure lawns. The community has a fitness center with exercise classes daily, the Bluewater Spa & Salon, tennis courts, and physical therapy facilities.

“Everything is world-class, from our amenities to our staff and management,” says Theresa Reineman, membership manager. “Our members are very friendly, active and always ready for the next club event or activity.”

When it’s time to grab a bite to eat,

Aerial view of Admirals Cove

there are options for every palate. BlÜ offers fine dining with breathtaking views of the waterway; Fairways Bistro is on the newly renovated Golf Village courses and has traditional American fare; Marina Café is designated for casual waterfront dining’ and two cafés directly on the golf courses offer fresh sandwiches, soups and smoothies to go!

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BY VICTORIA ALLMAN

“It ain’t pretty, but it’s tasty.” These words ran through my head all weekend in New Orleans. They were spoken by our taxi driver on the way back to the boat.

“Howdy, folks. Welcome to New Orleans.” The wrinkles on the back of the man’s neck told a story of how long he had been greeting people. “What brings you to town?”

Patrick and I spoke simultaneously: “Jazz Fest.”

“The food.”

The man laughed and slapped his knee. “Well, you’se both in for a treat.” He wound the car through the narrow streets of the French Quarter past red brick buildings with wroughtiron balconies filled with gardenias. “If I’s was you, I’d head straight down for a bowl of gumbo.”

“That’s what we are here for.” Patrick was proud of his knowledge of local food.

The driver pushed back his silver-banded black hat on his shaved head and turned to us.

“Now, what I do is order the gumbo with a bowl of potato salad and mix the two together.” He made a stirring action with his right hand; his left draped over the steering wheel. He must’ve know the streets of New Orleans well if he didn’t have to watch where he was going.

“That sounds great.” I could hear Patrick’s stomach grumbling already.

“It ain’t pretty, but it’s tasty.” The man finally glanced forward, but only for a second. His brown eyes locked on mine. “My wife don’t like it. She thinks it’s messy.” He did not break eye contact. “But I jus’ tell her, it’s because I’m a coon-ass and you ain’t.”

I laughed, that nervous laugh when I wasn’t sure if I should or not. After all, the man was using the derogatory slang about himself, and he was laughing. So, I did, too.

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bowl in town. We strolled past mosscovered brick driveways, leading to two-story houses once used as slave quarters with tall jalousie shutters — the ugly truth behind the pretty façade. We stumbled into a dark and dingy bar to discover a fit and beautiful black man, sweating in the heat of the day and screaming into a microphone the purest sound of jazz. The trumpet player behind him blew out the notes with hurricane force. It was loud, raucous and invigorating.

From the grungy darkness, we spilled out onto the street, to the full light of day.

A swing band had gathered a crowd. We pushed forward to watch a thin young flapper girl, with a bow pinning back her short, pageboy hair and stockings with a line up the back of her calf, be twirled through the air by her partner in suspenders and a fedora. Another trumpet blared to an entirely different beat.

Further down the street, a man sat on a fold-up chair on the street corner under the shade of a magnolia tree. He curled his tall frame over a steel guitar and plucked the notes of a blues song. His shiny black shoes tapped up and down in time to the music.

We rounded the corner to discover a boy of no more than 12-years-old, who could have been our taxi driver’s grandson.

He, too, was blowing into a trumpet with bravura. The notes to “When the Saints Go Marching In” filled the air. His buddies behind him accompanied him with a trombone and tuba. When they lowered their instruments and sang, I reached into my pocket for a few loose bills to add to their college fund, as the hand-written sign propped up on the tuba case read.

By the time we sat down for that first bowl of gumbo, I had all but packed to move to this raw and dirty city with more charm and soul than any I’d been in recently. And, with the first bite of spicy, earthy seafood gumbo combined with the soft sweetness of the creamy potato salad, I couldn’t help but agree with the driver’s earlier words. Both New Orleans and the Cajun specialty in the bowl in front of me ain’t pretty, but they’re tasty. ml

¾ cup vegetable oil 1 cup flour 2 onions, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 4 ribs celery, diced 3 bay leaves 8 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder ⅛ teaspoon cayenne ⅛ teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 12-ounce bottle dark beer

1 8-ounce bottle clam juice 12 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 pound andouille sausage (or smoked sausage), cut in half and sliced thinly 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 24 oysters, shucked, liquid saved 1 pound crab claws 1 bunch green onions, green part sliced ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped 3 cups potato salad

1. In a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the oil and flour, stirring constantly until the flour turns from yellow to golden to light brown.

(15-20 minutes). At this point, watch carefully and stir constantly as it is quick to turn from dark to burnt. When the flour turns the color of coffee, immediately add the onions and garlic to stop the flour from burning. This is called making a roux.

2. Cook for 5 minutes until onions are soft and stir in the peppers, celery, bay leaves, thyme, chili powder, cayenne, white pepper, paprika and smoked paprika.

Stir to distribute the flour evenly. Slowly, add the beer, clam juice and chicken stock, stirring constantly to thicken the liquid. Add the worcestershire sauce, sea salt and sausage.

3. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Taste the liquid and adjust the seasoning. This should be a highly flavorful, thick broth.

5. Add the shrimp and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the oysters in their liquid and crab claws. Simmer for 5 minutes just to heat through.

6. Taste again and stir in the green onions and Italian parsley.

7. Serve with a side of potato salad or rice.

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US VIRGIN ISLANDS ST. CROIX Green Cay Marina Phone: 340-718-1453 Stay for 6 months pay for 5. New Customers only.

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Stay for 7 and pay for 5. Does not apply to storm season and discounts may not be combined.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALABAMA Fairhope

Eastern Shore Marine Inc * Phone: 251-928-1283 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (min 100 gallons).

Foley Mosley Maritime Services, LLC Phone: 251-610-7882 20% Off all services including Marine Surveys, Dive Work & Captain Services.

Gulf Shores Homeport Marina * Phone: 251-968-4528 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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ARKANSAS Clarksville

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

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

CALIFORNIA Alameda

Alred Marina * Phone: 256-582-4400 20% Off transient dockage.

10% Off annual slip rental.

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

Mobile

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

Balboa Island

Grand Mariner Marina Phone: 251-443-6300 10% Off weekly dockage (7 night min).

Island Marine Fuel * Phone: 949-673-1103 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Orange Beach

Benicia

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

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

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

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.

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 Peninsula Yacht Marina Phone: 805-985-6400 10% Off transient dockage.

Sacramento Alamar Marina & Restaurant Phone: 916-922-0200 ext:5 10% Off transient dockage.

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Cliff’s Marina Phone: 916-665-1611 15% Off transient dockage.

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Norwich

Bay Club Hotel & Marina Phone: 619-222-0314 10% Off transient dockage.

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

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.

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.

San Marcos

Deep River Brewer Deep River Marina * Phone: 860-526-5560 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Brewer Dauntless Shipyard & Brewer Essex Island Marina * Phone: 860-767-2483 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Brewer Ferry Point Marina Phone: 860-388-3260 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Smyrna

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

Washington

Greenwich

Mystic

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

Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic * Phone: 860-536-2293 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Mystic River Marina Phone: 860-536-3123 $0.04 Off per gallon of fuel (min. 250 gallons). Other fuel volume discounts available.

New London 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.

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

Thamesport Marina Phone: 860-442-1151 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Branford

Brewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina * Phone: 203-488-8329 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Brewer Bruce and Johnson’s Marina West * Phone: 203-488-8329 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Summit North Marina Phone: 302-836-1800 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel with a 100 gallon min.

Essex

San Pedro

Tahoe City

Bear

Delaware City

SD Model Makers Phone: 760-525-4341 10% Off custom model.

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

DELAWARE

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

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

Stockton

Old Saybrook

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

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.

Norwalk Cove Marina, Inc * Phone: 203-838-2326 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with cash payment & volume discounts over 500 gallons.

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

5% Off service parts and labor.

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

South Norwalk 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.

Stamford Brewer Yacht Haven Marina Phone: 203-359-4500 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

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

10% Off parts.

Brewer Stratford Marina * Phone: 203-377-4477 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Westbrook Brewer Pilots Point Marina * Phone: 860-399-7906 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Brewer Pilots Point Marina South Phone: 860-399-7906 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

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

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

FLORIDA Arcadia

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

Aventura 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 5% Off prepaid seasonal or annual contract. $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 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.

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.

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Englewood

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

Carrabelle

Daytona Beach

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).

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

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

Deerfield Beach

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

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

Clearwater

Delray Beach

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

Delray Harbor Club Marina Phone: 561-276-0376 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Cocoa Cocoa Village Marina Phone: 321-632-5445 10% Off transient dockage.

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

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Dania Beach

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.

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

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Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Marina * Phone: 904- 277-4615 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fernandina Harbor Marina Phone: 904-310-3300 ext.1 2.5% Off on fuel purchases of 100 gallons or more.

Fort Lauderdale Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center Phone: 954-627-6309 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Banyan Bay Marina Phone: 954-893-0004 25% Off transient dockage.

Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. Phone: 954-684-0218 Discounts available, details subject to individual deal.

Global Satellite Phone: 954-462-1245 10% Off Iridium and Inmarsat satellite rental fees.

5% Off listed retail price for hardware orders.

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

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 Airport- North Phone: 954-765-7670 15% Off regular rates.

Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Marina Phone: 954-525-6666 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Marina Bay Marina Resort Phone: 954-791-7600 10% Off transient dockage.

Marine Professionals, Inc. Phone: 954-763-4161 5% Off all boat services.

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

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

Hobe Sound

Fort Myers

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

Harbour Isle Marina Phone: 772-461-9049 $1.00/ft/night plus electric.

Fort Pierce

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

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

Fort Myers Yacht Basin Phone: 239-321-7080 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Additional volume discounts available.

Harbortown Marina * Phone: 772-466-0947 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Walton Beach

Hutchinson Island

Indian Rocks Beach

Islamorada Islamorada Resort Company Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina (formerly Holiday Isle) Phone: 305-664-2321 x3 $0.10 Off daily dockage rate. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Adventure Marine & Boat Yard, LLC Phone: 850-581-2628 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

10% Off service labor.

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

Green Cove Springs

Smugglers Cove Resort & Marina Phone: 305-664-5564 x1 20% Off transient dockage. $0.20 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

5% Off monthly dockage rate.

Snake Creek Marina Phone: 305-396-7724 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gulfport

Jacksonville

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

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

Gulfport Municipal Marina Phone: 727-893-1071 10% Off transient dockage.

Fort George Island Marina * Phone: 904-251-0050 $0.50 Off per foot of transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel 100+ gallons. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (up to 100 gallons).

Loblolly Bay Phone: 772-546-3136 10% Off transient dockage.

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.

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

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

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club Phone: 904-739-7150 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)

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Scarlet Rose Charters Phone: 305-304-3992 10% Off fishing charters and boat trips.

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

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

TIRELESS Charters Phone: 215-499-8288 5% Off customary cruise pricing.

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

Madeira Beach Municipal Marina Phone: 727-399-2631 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Stock Island Marina Village Phone: 305-294-2288 Book an annual reservation and get the 12th month free!

Walkers Hideaway Marina * Phone: 239-394-9333 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Snug Harbor Marine, Inc. Phone: 727-398-7470 10% Off anti-fouling bottom job.

Merritt Island

LaBelle

Marathon

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

Lake Park Lake Park Harbor Marina Phone: 561-881-3353 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (100+gal) $0.10 Off per gallon (250+gal).

Lake Worth

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

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.

Key West Bight Marina Phone: 305-809-3984 $0.05 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.

Lighthouse Point

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

Key West Harbour Phone: 305-292-3121 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage.

Madeira Beach

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.

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

10% Off regular room rate Sun.-Thurs.

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

Marathon Marina, Boatyard & RV Resort Phone: 305-743-6575 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel for overnight guests. $0.05 Off Octane, Ethanol free fuel.

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

Marco Island Marina Phone: 239-642-2531 10% Off dockage.

Marina at Factory Bay Phone: 239-389-2929 10% Off transient dockage.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Miami Beach Miami Beach Marina Phone: 305-673-6000 $0.25 Off per foot Mon.-Thurs. Black out dates apply (including Miami Boat Show, holidays, and major events).

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Niceville

Palm Bay

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

Micco

North Fort Myers

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

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

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

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

Naples

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

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

LukFuel LLC. Phone: 305-432-3487 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palm Coast Palm Coast Marina * Phone: 386-446-6370 Get 2nd night dockage half off (min. purchase of 100 gal). $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (over 100 gallons).

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

Palmetto

Treasure Island Marina * Phone: 850-234-6533 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon (200 gallon minimum).

15% Off ships store purchases.

Pensacola Holiday Harbor Marina * Phone: 850-492-0555 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor * Phone: 850-432-9620 10% Off transient dockage.

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

Naples Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 239-530-5134 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Power House Marina, Inc. Phone: 305-892-2628 10% Off Volvo Engine parts.

Naples Boat Club Phone: 239-263-2774 Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free (only during summer months). $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Riviera Dunes Marina Phone: 941-981-5330 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Naples Harbour * Phone: 239-213-1441 10% Off fuel.

Panama City

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

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

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

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

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Panama City Beach

Ponce Inlet

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.

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Regatta Pointe Marina * Phone: 941-729-6021 5% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Placida Palm Island Marina * Phone: 941-697-4356 $0.10 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Pompano Beach

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

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Port Canaveral

Sanford

Cape Marina * Phone: 321-783-8410 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Not to be combined with other fuel discounts.

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

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

Punta Gorda Burnt Store Marina & Club Phone: 941-637-0083 15% Off transient dockage.

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

5% Off fuel purchase.

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

Riveria Beach

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

Hyatt Regency Sarasota Resort & Marina Phone: 941-812-4063 50% Off slip fees. Electric and water included.

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

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

Shalimar

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

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

10% Off fuel.

Riviera Beach

St. Augustine

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

Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, Inc * Phone: 904-829-5676 10% Off transient dockage (daily only, does not apply to weekly or monthly dockage). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

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

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

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

10% Off annual service contract.

Rivers Edge Marina Phone: 904-827-0520 25% Off transient dockage for Marinalife members ($1.50/ft)

St. Petersburg

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.

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

River Forest Yachting Centers Phone: 772-287-4131 25% Off transient dockage.

St. Petersburg Marina * Phone: 727-893-7329 3% Off fuel price.

Sailfish Marina of Stuart * Phone: 772-283-1122 $0.50 Off per foot transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of 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.

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

5% Off repair parts.

10% Off repair labor.

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. $0.10 Off per gallon of 100 gallons or more.

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.

Tavernier

GEORGIA Appling

Trade Winds Marina * Phone: 888-884-0616 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

Mangrove Marina Phone: 305-852-8380 25% Off transient dockage.

Jekyll Harbor Marina Phone: 912-635-3137 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Tierra Verde

Savannah

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. $0.10 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).

Vero Beach Vero Beach City Marina * Phone: 772-231-2819 $0.05 Off 100 gallons or more. $0.10 Off 200 gallons or more.

Bull River Marina Phone: 912-897-7300 20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off fuel price (100 gallon min).

Delegal Creek Marina Phone: 912-598-0023 25% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (100+ gallon purchase).

Hyatt Regency Savannah Phone: 912-238-1234 20% Off dockage.

Landings Harbor Marina Phone: 912-598-1901 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (100+ gallon purchase).

Sail Harbor Marina & Boatyard Phone: 912-897-2896 10% Off boatyard labor.

Savannah Bend Marina * Phone: 912-897-3625 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with a 200 gallon min.

The Galley Restaurant & Pub Phone: 309-694-6530 10% Off food only.

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Phone: 912-201-2021 20% Off dockage fees (excluding holiday weekends & special events).

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

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

Thunderbolt Marine Phone: 912-356-3875 $0.15 Off per foot on dockage.

Henry

St. Simons Island

Henry Harbor Landings Phone: 309-364-2181 10% Off food.

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

10% Off Ship Store purchases.

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

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Ottawa

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

Starved Rock Marina Phone: 815-433-4218 ext 0 20% Off transient dockage.

East Peoria

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

Basta Mangiare Eastport Phone: 309-699-8792 10% Off food.

Hampton Inn, East Peoria Phone: 309-694-0711 $10.00 Off regular room rate (discount does not apply during blackout dates or special events).

Stoney Creek Inn-East Peoria Phone: 309-694-1300 10% Off rack room rate.

Fox Lake

Peoria Cafe 401 Phone: 309-673-2233 10% Off food only.

Hotel Pere Marquette Phone: 309-637-6555 10% Off weekly rack rate or off weekend rate (Fri., Sat., Sun. only).

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Georgetown

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

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

Jim’s Marine Service Phone: 309-673-1433 10% Off catalog sales.

10% Off any winter service work, Jan.- March.

INDIANA

Peoria Boat Club Phone: 309-676-9485 10% Off transient dockage.

Free ice for transient guests.

Michigan City

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

Harpswell

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

Retro Tap Phone: 309-677-6766 10% Off food only.

Portage

Morehead

Holden

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.

Hamilton

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

Jamestown

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant * Phone: 207-833-5343 15% Off dockage and moorings.

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

15% Off service.

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

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

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Albany

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

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

Cadiz

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

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

MAINE

Boothbay Harbor

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

5% Off labor on repairs.

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

Gilbertsville

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

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

Camden

Chicks Marina Phone: 207-967-2782 5% Off fuel (100 gallons min).

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

Rockland Journey’s End Marina Phone: 207-594-0400 $0.10 Off per gallon (min. 500 gals). $0.20 Off per gallon (min.1000 gals).

South Freeport Brewer South Freeport Marine * Phone: 207-865-3181 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

South Portland South Port Marine Phone: 207-799-8191 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (over 200 gallons).

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Southwest Harbor Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina Phone: 207-244-0117 5% Off transient dockage, not to exceed $100.00. Not including shore power. $0.10 off per gallon of fuel (cash only).

West Boothbay

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.

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

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

MARYLAND

Prana Studio Phone: 410-266-3401 20% Off 10 pass cards for yoga.

Annapolis

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

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

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

Uncle Bob’s Fudge Kitchen Phone: 410-263-3032 20% Off store items.

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

Baltimore

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

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

5% Off dockage.

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

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

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

Baltimore Marine Centers at HarborView Phone: 410-752-1122 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel at BMC Inner Harbor during transient visit at the marina.

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

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

Bin 604 Wine Sellers Phone: 410-576-0444 10% Off all wines, accessories, gifts, wine tasting events, and classes. Wine cannot be combined with standard case discount.

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

Brassworks Phone: 410-327-7280 10% Off brass and copper polishing, lacquering, and repairs.

15% Off retail sales.

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

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

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

Henderson’s Wharf Marina & Inn Phone: 410-732-1049 10% Off transient dockage. Electric not included.

Langermann’s Phone: 410-534-3287 15% discount on lunch, dinner & drinks. *Not valid with any other offers or for happy hour specials. Does not include breakfast, taxes or gratuity.

Nick’s Fish House Phone: 410-539-8895 10% Off semi-annual and annual slips. $50.00 restaurant gift card with new slip contracts.

SMS Marine Surveyors & Technicians Phone: 410-978-2951 10% Off labor services. $2.00/ft Off on marine surveys.

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

Cambridge River Marsh Marina Phone: 410-901-6380 Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night free (Sun-Thurs, resort fee and electric still apply on the free night).

Chesapeake City Inn At The Canal Phone: 410-885-5995 Stay 2 nights at the hotel get the 3rd for half price (Mon - Thurs only).

15% Off at the hotel (April - Dec. * Sun. - Thurs. nights).

25% Off at the hotel for same day reservations.

10% Off most items at the antique store.

Chester

Dundalk

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

Anchor Bay East Marina & Yacht Sales Phone: 410-284-1044 25% Off transient dockage.

10% Off labor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

Rhode River Marina, Inc. Phone: 410-798-1658 15% Off parts.

15% Off service.

Crisfield

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

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

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.

Georgetown Duffy Creek Marina Phone: 410-275-2141 50% Off transient dockage for 2nd nights stay. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel over 300 gallons.

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

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

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.

Intercoastal Marine Phone: 410-335-0458 10% Off marine store purchase. (Not valid with sale or discount items) Porter’s Seneca Marina Phone: 410-335-6563 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with min. of 100 gallon purchase.

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

Newburg

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

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).

Grasonville

North Beach

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

Havre De Grace

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

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

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

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

10% Off parts dept purchases.

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

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

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

Rock Hall

Ocean City Safe Harbor Sanitation Phone: 800-292-3894 5% Off services (including emergency service).

Oxford Brewer Oxford Boat Yard & Marina Phone: 410-226-5450 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Pleasure Cove Marina Phone: 410-437-6600 25% Off transient dockage (MonThurs).

10% Off transient dockage (Fri-Sun). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Gratitude Marina Phone: 410-639-7011 10% Off transient dockage (excluding Holiday weekends).

High Tide Inn 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.

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

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

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

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

Stevensville

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

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

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

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

Taylors Island

Zahniser’s Yachting Center Phone: 410-326-2166 ext.4 15% Off transient dockage with prior reservations. Excluding Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Free Pump-Out with 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.

Sparrows Point

Tilghman Island

G.E.I. Marine Contracting & Construction Phone: 410-477-6887 15% Off boat lift service.

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

Gonce Marine Phone: 443-242-6162 20% Off transient dockage.

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

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

Traceys Landing

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

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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.

Buzzards Bay Brewer Onset Bay Marina Phone: 508-295-0338 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Cataumet Kingman Yacht Center Phone: 508-563-7136 ext.110 Stay 2 nights at a slip or mooring and get the 3rd night free. Free night is any non-holiday weeknight. Adv. reservations required.

Parker’s Boat Yard, Inc Phone: 508-563-9366 10% Off transient dockage.

10% Off transient mooring.

East Boston

Manchester

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

10% Off fuel.

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

Fall River

Marion

Borden Light Marina Phone: 508-678-7547 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Transient boaters receive a Free Drink Card upon check-in.

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

15% Off transient moorings.

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.

Green Harbor Brewer Green Harbor Marina Phone: 781-837-1181 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Hyannis

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 & provide transportation).

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

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 Spring & Fall. Please 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 Sea Fuels Marine Services Phone: 508-992-2323 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

5% Off marine supplies.

Newburyport Boat Basin Phone: 978-465-9110 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts.

15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area).

Newburyport Harbor Marina * Phone: 978-462-3990 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts.

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. Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts.

15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area).

North Falmouth

Newburyport Hilton’s Marina Phone: 978-462-3990 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts.

15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside (and other discounts in the area).

Brewer Fiddler’s Cove Marina * Phone: 508-564-6327 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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Portsmouth

Marina Bay on Boston Harbor * Phone: 617-847-1800 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jefferson North Phone: 586-725-1338 10% Off transient dockage.

10% Off labor on any service or repairs for new customers.

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

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

East Tawas

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

Atlantic City

North Weymouth Tern Harbor Marina Phone: 781-337-1964 Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free.

Excluding: July 4th & Labor Day Weekends.

Oak Bluffs

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

Oak Bluffs Marina Phone: 508-693-4355 10% Off dockage (must book through Marinalife).

Fair Haven

Plymouth

Frankfort

Brewer Plymouth Marine * Phone: 508-746-4500 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Jacobson Marina Resort, Inc. * Phone: 231-620-0474 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel w/ purchase of 100 gallons or more.

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

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

Salem Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina Phone: 978-740-9890 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Salisbury LT Marine Services, Inc. Marine Surveyors Phone: 603-512-6002 10% Off insurance appraisal.

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 200 gallons or more of fuel.

MICHIGAN Bay Harbor

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

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

Benton Harbor

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Avalon

Columbus Marina Phone: 662-327-8450 10% Off transient dockage.

Avalon Marine Center Phone: 609-967-4100 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (slipholders only).

10% Off winter service (winter storage customers only).

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Bayville

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

Good Luck Point Marina Phone: 732-269-3700 10% Off transient dockage.

Columbus

MISSOURI

Ocean Gate Yacht Basin Phone: 732-269-2565 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Blackwood

Lake Ozark

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

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

Saint Charles

St. Joseph

St. Charles

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.

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

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

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

Standish

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Forked River

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

Cedarville

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

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

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

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

5% Off parts.

5% Off labor.

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

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

MISSISSIPPI

NEW JERSEY

Bayport

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

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.

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.

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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 dockage.

Lake Hoptacong Bridge Marina * Phone: 973- 663-1976 10% Off dockage.

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

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

Princeton Junction Bugher Marine Services Phone: 609-275-2600 10% off marine surveys, capt’s services, boat delivery, training, repo & custody services.

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

Sea Bright Cove Sail Marina Phone: 732-842-5319 20% 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.

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

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

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

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

Brewerton Ess-Kay Yards Inc Phone: 315-676-2711 25% Off dockage.

10% Off in ship store.

10% Off haulouts.

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.

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

Connelly 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).

Harbor Marina * Phone: 631-324-5666, ext 2 5% Off dockage (excludes Saturday & special events).

2% Off fuel purchase (over 50 gal).

10% Off ship store (excludes electric & groceries).

Three Mile Harbor Marina Phone: 631-324-1320 5% Off dockage (excludes Saturday & special events).

2% Off fuel purchase (over 50 gal).

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Hampton Bays

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

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

Fire Island Pines

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

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.

Glen Cove Brewer Yacht Yard at Glen Cove * Phone: 516-671-5563 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Huntington

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

Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina 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

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

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

Port Jefferson

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

Donovan’s Shady Harbor Marina Phone: 518-756-8001 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel over 200 gallons.

Lindenhurst

New Rochelle

Port Washington

Glen Island Yacht Club & West Harbor Yacht Service Phone: 914-636-1524 20% Off dockage.

Greenport

Mamaroneck

Brewer Stirling Harbor Marina Phone: 631-477-0828 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Brewer Post Road Boat Yard * Phone: 914-698-0295 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

New Rochelle Municipal Marina * Phone: 917-559-2827 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Brewer Yacht Yard at Greenport Phone: 631-477-9594 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Mattituck

Mitchell Park Marina Phone: 631-477-2200 ext 1 10% Off transient dockage Mon. Thurs.

Diamond Cove Marina, Inc. Phone: 631-668-6592 10% Off transient dockage.

10% Off short haul.

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

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).

New Baltimore

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

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

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

Montauk

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

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

Brewer Capri Marina * Phone: 516-883-7800 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

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

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Treasure Cove Resort Marina Phone: 631-727-8386 10% Off transient dockage.

Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free.

Stay 1 night get the 2nd night 50% Off

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Rochester

NORTH CAROLINA

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.

Southold 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.

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

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

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

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

West Haverstraw Haverstraw Marina * Phone: 845-429-2001 15% Off transient dockage. Excluding holidays.

Samalot Marine Phone: 845-429-0404 10% Off store purchases, does not include sale items or food purchases.

Westhampton Beach Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel and Marina Phone: 631-288-2500 ext 8 20% Off transient dockage.

Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free (Mon.-Thurs.) Discounts cannot be combined.

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

Bald Head Island

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

Beaufort 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 ext3 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Belhaven Dowry Creek Marina Phone: 252-943-2728 $0.15 Off per foot of overnight dockage.

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

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

10% Off marine supplies.

Fontana Dam

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.

OHIO Huron

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

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

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

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

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 10% Off fuel purchase (diesel & gas).

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

20% Off pumpout.

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

OKLAHOMA Afton

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

Philadelphia

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

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

New Bern

Vermilion

Wrightsville Beach

Marblehead

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

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

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Toledo

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.

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

South Harbour Village Marina Phone: 910-454-7486 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (Additional discounts over 500 gallons).

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

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

Mentor-on-the-Lake

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

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

RHODE ISLAND Barrington

Brewer Cove Haven Marina * Phone: 401-246-1600 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Newport Marina, Inc Phone: 401-849-2293 20% Off transient dockage 5/6-6/15.

10% Off transient dockage 9/15-10/23.

Mentor Harbor Yachting Club * Phone: 440-257-7214 Stay 1 night and get the 2nd night free. $0.40 Off per gallon of fuel (min 100 gal purchase)

Newport Yachting Center * Phone: 401-847-9047 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage Sunday-Thursday.

Port Clinton

West Wind Marina Phone: 401-849-4300 35% Off transient dockage. Valid 9/18- 12/31 and 4/15- 6/15.

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

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

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

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

Portsmouth Brewer Sakonnet Marina * Phone: 401-683-3551 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Wakefield Belle Vue Yachting Center Phone: 401-782-8899 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. $0.10 Off per gallon with transient stay.

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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.

Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina * Phone: 401-884-1810 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Brewer Yacht Yard at Cowessett Phone: 401-884-0544 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

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

Wickford

Daufuskie Island

Brewer Wickford Cove Marina * Phone: 401-884-7014 Overnight guests receive 25% off dockage & $0.05 off/gal. fuel discounts after their first stay. Valid at any Brewer location for 2017.

Freeport Marina Phone: 843-785-8242 10% Off dockage.

10% Off Daufuskie Crab Co. Restaurant.

10% Off goods in general store.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Georgetown

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 $0.15 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night free. $0.10 Off per gallon of 100 gallons or more.

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

Dataw Island Dataw Island Marina Phone: 843-838-8410 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel, min. 100 gals.

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

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

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

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

Harborwalk Marina Phone: 843-546-4250 Stay 3 nights or more and get a 15% discount on dockage rate.

Myrtle Beach Yacht Club Phone: 843-249-5376 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Hilton Head

Mount Pleasant

Harbour Town Yacht Basin * Phone: 843-363-8335 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palmetto Bay Marina Phone: 843-785-3910 10% Off Marina logo items at Charter Office.

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Phone: 866-400-7894 5% Off dockage.

10% Off marine supplies at the Ship’s Store.

Hilton Head Island Seahorse Yacht Charters & Deliveries Phone: 843-422-1023 10% discount on our crewed charter rates.

10% Off yacht deliveries or captaining services (power and sail including catamarans).

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina * Phone: 843-284-7062 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

10% Off published hotel rate.

10% Off food & beverage. Excluding alcohol.

Myrtle Beach Marina at Grand Dunes Phone: 843-315-7777 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Osprey Marina Phone: 843-215-5353 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

North Myrtle Beach Anchor Marina Phone: 843-249-7899 10% Off annual dockage.

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Barefoot Marina * Phone: 843-390-2011 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Chattanooga

Harbourgate Marina Phone: 843-249-8888 15% Off transient short term dockage & electric. $20 Off per contract month for annual, semi-annual slip holders.

Guild

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

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

TENNESSEE Andersonville

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

Camden Kentucky Lake Birdsong Resort & Marina Phone: 731-584-7880 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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10% Off parts, service, towing, & boating accessories.

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

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 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

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

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

Montgomery Walden Marina Phone: 936-582-1060 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Cardinal Maritime Services Phone: 361-443-1940 10% Off Cardinal Clean & Detail.

15% Off Marine Maintenance/ Service.

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).

Flower Mound

Rockport

Corpus Christi

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

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

Grapevine

Whitesboro

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

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

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

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

Hague

Hopewell

Lancaster

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

10% Off boat supplies.

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).

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

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

Irvington

Moneta

Chesapeake

Bluewater Yachting Center Phone: 757-723-6774 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jimmy and Sook Phone: 804-438-6010 Free gift with any purchase. Mention Marinalife at check out.

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

The Tides Inn Marina * Phone: 804-438-4418 10% Off transient dockage Sun. Thurs. Excluding holidays. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

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

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

Deltaville Marina * Phone: 804-776-9812 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 per gallon of ValvTect fuel.

Deltaville Yachting Center Phone: 804-776-9898 20% Off dockage (not including electric). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Dozier’s Regatta Point Phone: 804-776-6711 15% Off transient dockage.

Hampton

Downtown Hampton Public Piers Phone: 757-727-1276 20% Off transient dockage excluding electric.

Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free.

Old Point Comfort Marina Phone: 757-788-4308 $0.50 Off per foot of transient dockage.

Sunset Boating Center and Dry Storage Phone: 757-722-3325 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hayes

Norview Marina Phone: 804-776-6463 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Gloucester Point

Heathsville

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.

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

Norfolk Bay Point Marina Phone: 757-362-8432 25% Off dockage.

Kilmarnock

Salt Ponds Marina Resort Phone: 757-850-4300 $0.25 Off per foot on standard rates.

Excludes holidays.

Newport News

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

Cobb’s Marina Inc Phone: 757-588-5401 25% Off daily transient rate.

King George Machodoc Creek Marina Phone: 540-663-2741 20% Off transient dockage.

10% Off parts purchased in store.

Kinsale Port Kinsale Marina * Phone: 804-472-2044 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

10% Off items in the ship store.

Excluding beer & wine.

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.

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

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

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Portsmouth

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

Long Bay Pointe Marina Phone: 757-321-4550 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Newport Yacht Basin Phone: 206-267-2535 20% Off first month for permanent moorage.

Shilshole Bay Marina Phone: 206-787-3006 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

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

Reedville Smith Point Marina Phone: 804-453-4077 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

10% Off hauling fee.

50% Off pumpout.

Marina Shores Marina Phone: 757-496-7000 10% Off dockage.

Rudee’s Inlet Station Marina Phone: 757-422-2999 10% Off transient dockage.

Blaine

Weems

Brinnon

Carters Cove Marina Phone: 804-438-5273 10% Off transient dockage.

Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort * Phone: 360-796-4611 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (cash only).

White Stone

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

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

Regent Point Marina Phone: 804-758-4457 20% Off transient dockage.

Urbanna Dozier’s Point Urbanna Marina Phone: 804-776-8400 $0.25 Off per foot on transient dockage.

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.

Virginia Beach Fishing Center Phone: 757-491-8000 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon (500+ gallons only).

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WASHINGTON Allyn

Semiahmoo Marina Phone: 360-371-0440 20% Off transient dockage.

10% Off in store.

Coupeville Coupeville Wharf Phone: 360-678-5020 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Everett

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

Port of Everett Marina Phone: 425-259-6001 Stay 1 night for transient mooring, get 2nd night free. (One time only)

Anacortes

Gig Harbor

Anacortes Yacht Charters Phone: 360-293-4555 ext.200 5% Off on yacht charter (before tax).

Harbor Place Marina Phone: 253-851-4270 10% Off dockage.

Waypoint Marine Phone: 206.284.0200 20% Off dockage.

Tacoma Breakwater Marina Phone: 253-752-6663 10% Off transient dockage.

WISCONSIN Oconto

Hi Seas Marina Phone: 920-834-2565 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Racine Reefpoint Marina * Phone: 262-633-7171 10% Off transient dockage.

5% Off annual slip.

Sheboygan Harbor Centre Marina * Phone: 920-458-6665 $0.25 Off per foot per night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sturgeon Bay Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay Inc. Phone: 920-743-6526 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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