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WHAT’S IN A NAME?
on September 22, 2021
What’s in a name? Well many Florida locations are derived from famous people of the past. Take the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”, a true jewel in the northeast. Many are drawn to Florida’s wealthy fish population and high-quality deep-sea fishing, Captain Leonard Destin made his way to the Gulf Coast in the 1840s. He settled west of the Panhandle, just east of Pensacola, on an island-like peninsula. Years after his death, his best mate, Captain […]
BOAT SHOWS
on September 12, 2021
With COVID seemingly still rampant, attendance at Boat Shows is expected to be at an all time high. Tips For Making The Most Of A Boat Show 1. Dress comfortably. You’ll walk miles, so comfortable slip-on shoes are best for getting on and off a lot of boats. Most dealers ask that you remove shoes before boarding. Wear loose-fitting clothes, avoid dangling jewelry, pack light, and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen — and a […]
CURRENTS
on September 7, 2021
Currents can have a wide range of effects on virtually every aspect of boat handling. No matter what situation you may be dealing with, there’s one overriding fact you must always be aware of when you’re in dealing with currents: You have more control heading into it than you do when it’s pushing against your transom. Heading into currents, the water is flowing faster across your rudder or outdrive, so steering maneuvers have a greater […]