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CRUISING18 Weekend WarriorFlorida Island Hopping: the Gulf ICW

22 Cruising with Members Beach House Takes a Detour

to the Bahamas

30 Cruising Through History The Feat of the Panama Canal

38 Cruising with Members The Quest for Mind’s Eye II

DEPARTMENTS16 What’s New 17 Insurance24 Nauti Shopper27 Port Personalities70 Captain’s Tips72 Sportfish

COVER >The Marinalife crew cruising on a MarineMaxCharter Sailboat in the British Virgin Islands.

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DESTINATIONS29 DestinationNewport Beach, California

49 Marina SpotlightSouthport Marina in North Carolina

68 Marina Spotlight Marinas International

74 FoodIsland Blues in Mustique

76 Recreational Fishing inNorthern Cuba114 Last CallWhere Are We?

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44 HAUNTED HARBORS OF THE CHESAPEAKETales of Restless Spirits and Strange Happenings

50 CHARTERING IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDSCruising the Islands on a 43-foot sailboat

56 THE LOG OF THE SAILING VESSEL ADELAIDE

The Niehoff’s Two-Year Adventure Part IV

60 TAKING ON TEXASExploring Brownsville and Corpus Christi

64 SEASONED TO PERFECTIONExplore the Midwest Waterways

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EDITOR’S LOG >

Dear Fellow Boater,This summer I was fortunateenough to be able to travel tomany top boating destinations inthe northeast including Nantucket,Long Island, Block Island and the coast of Maine. I loved seeingboats underway and either docked,moored, or anchored taking advantage of their beautiful surroundings. It occurred to me that boating gives you a sense of freedom that other modes of

transport don’t offer. You can find a remote inlet to drop anchor or find dockage on islands that are much easier accessed by boat(sometimes only accessible by boat). Most of our members tell us they love the adventure of boating because each day brings a new destination and a new experience. Often we live vicariouslythrough our members’ adventures and stories as we help with theirreservations and cruise planning. Please keep the adventures andstories coming and remember we are standing by to help with recommendations, reservations and trip planning.

We have made some enhancements to the Marinalife website tohelp make your next adventure a little easier. Coming soon throughour fuel locator you will be able to search by high speed fuel pump,ethanol–free gas and fuel prices to help you find the right fueldock. You can now also use the marina locator to search for yachtclubs that are part of the Register of American Yacht Clubs and seewhether they offer reciprocal dockage. In this issue you will read about some of our members adventures

from a three-month cruise in the Bahamas to a voyage fromFlorida to New York via the Erie Canal. Also, weekend cruisingfrom Fort Myers to the beautiful islands of Captiva and CabbageKey. We hope you enjoy this issue and please send us your story to magazine@marinalife.com. Keep in mind Marinalife will be exhibiting at several boat

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The Harbor at Marina Bayin Marina del Rey, Calif. has beenreopened after extensive renova-tions including a concrete docksystem with upgraded utilities,207 slips and 11 end ties for vessels up to 90 feet. The marinaamenities include a promenade,restroom, shower facilities, boaterparking and WiFi.

Yacht ClubMarinalife now allows boaters tosearch for yacht clubs that are partof the Register of American YachtClubs and which offer reciprocity.

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St. Augustine Municipal Marinain St. Augustine, Fla. has completeda new $2.4 million breakwater dock from Bellingham Marine including moorage for mega yachts.The marina will be well protectedfrom storms because of the new1,000 feet L-shaped floating wave attenuator. The new dock also provides additional slips for vesselsup to 50 feet. and includes 3 newEATON power stations providing100 & 200 amp power.

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Water, Water Everywhere …This summer has had its share of meteorological challenges, and as we enter fall the fat lady isn’t yet on stage, let alone singing.Sure, we haven’t had a repeat of Sandy — yet. But while we all focus on

the spectacular, there is a far more insidious set of circumstances that can sooften lead to bad outcomes on the water. Most importantly, these are thingsthat we have absolute control over.Let’s start with a simple truth, that the key to boating safety is first and

foremost the boater. That may be a blinding statement of the obvious butboats generally don’t go anywhere unless the boater commands it, so it follows that the captain and crew are at the top of the pile when it comes todetermining the outcome of a boating venture.The crew safety model used in aviation is known as IMSAFE, an

acronym for Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue and Eating. The pilot self-as-sesses each of these factors before setting off and if any one is awry, the plane doesn’t fly!That may be a little overkill in the boating world, but there is a common thread in mostof these factors — staying hydrated!Just because we are perched upon it, doesn’t mean we have enough of the stuff!

And not having enough of the stuff can be debilitating at best, fatal at worst. Water, or rather lack thereof, is a key component in every one of the IMSAFE medical factors.“So everyone gets thirsty, and that’s no big deal” I hear all too often. Wrong —

dehydration is a killer, period. It starts with dry, sticky mouth, sleepiness, tiredness,headache, and dizziness or lightheadedness and can quickly progress to delirium or unconsciousness. It takes a loss of only 2 percent of body weight through dehydration to cause impairments in physical, visuomotor, psychomotor and cognitive performance.A liter of water weighs 2.2 pounds, you do the math.In my case that means about a measly two pints of liquid loss and not only can

I not haul the mainsail, but I am likely to miss the channel, hit the dock and forget thefenders — and all without a single beer! As little as two hours in the sun at no more than 85 degrees and in less than strenuous physical conditions can produce at least thislevel of liquid loss. So, protect yourself and stay hydrated. Wear a hat, light clothes, and drink, drink,

drink — water preferably but something that will re-hydrate you. Just because we can see it all around us doesn’t mean that we are safe. Stay IMSAFE on the water, and youwill live to appreciate it.ml

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WEEKEND WARRIOR >

Florida Island Hopping: the Gulf ICW

EFort Myers Beach, Florida

BY CAPT. J EFF WERNER

When staying at the Pink Shell Marina, guests can enjoy full access to the entire resort which includes 3 pools, 2 restaurants and complete concierge services.

Estero Island, also known as Fort Myers Beach, is a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico that lies justsouth of the junction that marks the western end ofthe Okeechobee Waterway and the beginning of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Fort Myers Beachhas a rich history dating back 2,000 years to theCalusa Indians.The best spot to dock on Fort Myers Beach is

the Pink Shell Resort & Marina (855-482-1947,pinkshell.com). Experience their newly built floatingdocks adjacent to Bowditch Point on the north endof the island. Begin your tour of the island with a bit of

time travel at the Mound House (239-765-0865,moundhouse.org). Walk inside a Calusa Indian shellmound and discover the indigenous culture thatPonce de Leon met as he searched for the Fountain

of Youth. Tour the William Case House which wasbuilt atop of the shell mound and has been restoredto its 1921 grandeur.A peaceful trail walk through an unspoiled

mangrove canopy and oak hammock along the Back Bay awaits you at the Matanzas Pass Preserve(239-765-6794). Observe the flora and fauna nativeto Southwest Florida at this unique park which includes the Estero Island Historic Cottages at thepark entrance.Since the 1950s, Fort Myers Beach has been

home to a large fleet of shrimp trawlers that harvest“pink gold” from the Gulf of Mexico. Dinghy over to San Carlos Island to visit the shrimp boats. Take a self-guided walking tour of working shrimp fleetand don’t forget to buy some fresh pink shrimp rightat the shrimp docks.

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daySanibel and Captiva, Florida

If you enjoy shelling, then the beaches of Sanibel Island offer the best location to pursue that hobbyin Southwest Florida. If you are new to shelling you will soon learn the “Sanibel stoop” as you walkalong the beach bending down in hope of finding that rare junonia shell. And if you just want tolearn more about shells, visit The Bailey-Matthew Shell Museum on Sanibel (3075 Sanibel –Captiva Rd, 888-679-6450). The only marina on Sanibel is appropriately named Sanibel Marina (239-472-2723,

sanibelmarina.com) and is just about a mile away from the Sanibel Lighthouse and across San CarlosBay from Fort Myers Beach. The marina is also home to Gramma Dot’s Seaside Saloon, a local’schoice for lunch or dinner (239-472-8138). About 10 miles north on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is the island of Captiva, which according

to local folklore got its name because the pirate Jose Gaspar kept his female captives there for ransom.Dock your boat at the Yacht Harbor at South Seas Island Resort (888-777-3625, southseas.com)and you can enjoy the amenities of one of the Top 10 Beach Resorts for Families. End your day watching a fabulous sunset over the Gulf of Mexico from the resort’s beach.A visit to Captiva is not complete without dinner at The Bubble Room (15001 Captiva Dr.,

239-472-5558). Words cannot describe the eclectic nature of this restaurant, seeing is truly believing.From the uniforms of the servers to the restaurant’s décor chock full of memorabilia, it is always a night to remember. And do save room for dessert!

Species of shells you are able to find are Conch, Junonia,Lightning Whelk, Cockle, Scallops, Murex, Tulip, Olive and Coquina.

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You will soonlearn the “Sanibel Stoop”as you walkalong the beach.

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daysBoca Grande

Just five miles to the north across Charlotte Harbor is Gasparilla Island with the town of Boca Grande as its heart.Boca Grande looks like a quaint Midwestern town droppeddown onto a sandy island, which gives it a uniqueness foundnowhere else in Florida. Katherine Hebpurn made BocaGrande her winter home and for the former Presidents Bushand their families it is a favorite Christmas holiday destination.The south end of Gasparilla Island at Boca Grande Pass isnexus of professional tarpon fishing tournaments, and you maywant to try your hand at catch and release with one of themany local fishing charter captains.You can tie up at Whidden’s Marina (941-964-2878,

whiddensmarina.com) or Boca Grande Marina (941-964-2100,bocagrandemarina.net) depending on the draft and LOA of your yacht.While dinner at the Main Dining Room of the Gasparilla

Inn is a must, you can also enjoy lunch at Inn’s Pink ElephantRestaurant (500 Palm Ave., 877-403-0599). And at the end of the day take a stroll along Lighthouse Beach to search for a fossil shark’s tooth, which is a lucky find for beachcombers,and who knows it just may be your lucky day!ml

daysCabbage Key, Useppa Island and Cayo Costa

Cruising about 15 miles further north on Gulf IntracoastalWaterway are three unique islands clustered together, eachwith their own ambiance. Useppa Island (239-283-1061, useppa.com) is a private

island club with Old Florida charm. In the early 1900s it wasthe center of tarpon sportfishing in Southwest Florida and wasowned by wealthy Florida land owner and entrepreneur BarronCollier. The guests at his private retreat included Hollywoodstars, tycoons and political bigwigs. Call ahead for dock spaceat the marina, lunch at the elegant Collier Inn and a tour ofthe island. You may want to join the club!If your tastes are a bit more laid back, dock at Cabbage

Key (239-283-2278, cabbagekey.com) for lunch or dinner.Have a cheeseburger, and discover why it is rumored that after eating here, Jimmy Buffet was inspired to write his song“Cheeseburger in Paradise.” And if you get bored, try to countthe dollar bills plastered all over the bar and restaurant by patrons throughout the years.Cayo Costa is both a Florida State Park (941-964-0375)

that is accessible only by water, and a barrier island with ninemiles of pristine beaches and primitive campsites. Anchor forthe night at Pelican Bay. If you enter from the north at PelicanPass you will find deep water and a snug harbor for the night.

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CRUISING WITH > CHUCK BAIER AND SUSAN LANDRY

Beach HouseTakes a Detour — Next Stop Bahamas BY CHUCK BA IER & ANNA BARTHELME

Chuck Baier and SusanLandry purchased their 34-foot Marine Trader,Beach House, with the solepurpose of cruising the

Great Loop (circumnavigation of EasternNorth America). They planned to departfrom Naples, Fla. in December 2012. Before heading north along the east coast,the pair decided to take a detour and cruisearound the Florida Keys and Bahamas.They spent most of November prepping

and gathering enough supplies for a three-month excursion. Once underway,they spent time in Marathon, Fla. visitingsome of their old cruising friends beforeheading to the Bahamas. Unfortunately,with weather delays and mandatory repairsneeded on the boat, the trip was unexpect-edly put on hold and they were unable toleave for the Bahamas until early March.They have highlighted their favorite marinas along the way.

MARINA:Bimini Big Game Club, Bimini(242-347-3391, biggameclubbimini.com)

HIGHLIGHTS:They departed for the Bahamas from Key Biscayne, Fla. (near Miami) and had a leisurely trip to Bimini. They docked atBimini Big Game Club in North Bimini,primarily due to their reasonable prices andvery manicured facilities. Adrenaline waspumping when Chuck and Susan enjoyedthe custom built shark cage at the marinawhere visitors can experience the wild BullSharks of Bimini. They spent about threeweeks in Bimini, exploring what the islandhas to offer while enjoying early morningwalks gathering shells and sea glass alongthe beach. They ventured to the DolphinHouse (242-347-3201), one of the high-lights of the trip. Built by historian andartist Ashley Saunders, visitors can tourand book a room at the house made entirely of collected materials salvagedfrom old buildings and materials washedup along the shoreline. The couple dined at

CJ’s Deli (Queen’s Highway, 242-347-3295),a smaller yet quaint restaurant on the island where they feasted on conch frittersand fried chicken, a favorite dish for thecouple throughout the entirety of their trip.

MARINA:Nassau Harbour Club, New Providence(242-393-0771, nassauharbourclub.com)

HIGHLIGHTS:According to Chuck, harbormaster andmanager, Peter Attaloglou, helped makethis marina a top choice with his welcomingnature, expert knowledge and guidance onthe best places to eat, visit and explore. Thecouple stayed at the marina for about aweek and made multiple trips to the fishmarket, a popular spot where local fishermendock along the sea wall and sell their catchof the day, primarily grouper and snapper,under a swarm of red roof tents. They enjoyed a self-guided walking tour of theBotanical Gardens, maintained by the Bahamas National Trust, where they enjoyed the natural beauty of Nassau.

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They dined at The Poop Deck (242-393-8175, thepoopdeck.com) a localrestaurant in Eastbay that serves typical Bahamian fare and a variety of staples including a delicious club sandwich. Youalso can’t beat the incredible view of the island while dining.

MARINA:Spanish Wells Yacht Haven, Eleuthera(242-333-4255)

HIGHLIGHTS:The couple enjoyed this marina with addedhelp from the Kelly brothers, the managersand harbormasters, whom have been workingtogether running the business for over 20years. “They work like a concierge servicefor the boaters,” said Baier. The marinastaff goes out of their way to make guestsfeel welcome, arranging golf cart rentals,offering visitor recommendations and even

helping Chuck and Susan find a diver tocheck the propellers before they headed tothe Abacos. A ferry service took Chuck andSusan from Spanish Wells to Dunmore Townon Harbour Island located on the northeastpart of Eleuthera. They explored DunmoreTown’s various shops and restaurants. Theyalso took the ferry from Spanish Wells tothe main island of Eleuthera, where theyrented a car and drove the entire length ofthe island in one day, only to discover newand enticing views on land that visitors areunable to see from a boat. Back at SpanishWells, they ate fantastic conch fritters atThe Anchor Snack Bar (242-333-4023), a local restaurant with a waterfront view located within walking distance to the marina. It had been almost 20 years sincethe couple visited the marina, but each visit brought new memories to bring backhome with them.

MARINA:Leeward Yacht Club & Marina, Abacos(242-365-4191, leewardyachtclub.com)

HIGHLIGHTS:Chuck and Susan stayed at Leeward YachtClub due to its close proximity to New Plymouth near Green Turtle Cay in theAbacos, the location where the Island RootsHeritage Festival takes place on the first

weekend in May. This festival brings visitors from all over to the Abacos to celebrate the heritage of the island withmusic, food and an array of activities for allto enjoy. The marina hosts a 28-slip dockoffering access to free WiFi, and is home to the Lizard Bar & Grill (242-365-4191)with an adjacent pool overlooking theBlack Sound. The couple enjoyed a nightout dining on conch burgers and fritterswhile friends they were with sipped on the restaurants signature “Leaning Lizard”cocktail. They rented a golf cart from themarina and explored the town of New Plymouth, taking in the gorgeous beachessurrounding them and touring the newhousing developments being built next to the marina. ml

Chuck and Susan on top Boo Boo Hill, Exuma. The summit is decorated with mementos fromyachts who visit.

Since the Dolphin House was established in 1993,visitors have been known to send items in the mailsuch as broken vases and coins from all over theworld to add as materials.

Local fisherman bring in the fresh catch of the day.

Dining on infamous conch fritters at CJ’s Deli in Bimini.

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PORT PERSONALITIES >

What inspired you to work on the

water? Joining the USCG at the ageof 15 gave me the opportunity toleave a small town after graduation. Itraveled the oceans and experiencednew adventures, including Antarctica.I enjoyed assisting others as part ofthe seven missions the Coast Guardhad tasked me to do. My dad toldme when I was young, “when youhave to work, make sure you dosomething that you can enjoy and don’t get stuck with a jobyou don’t like.”

They say everyone has 15 minutes of fame, what are

yours? I believe my 15 minutes of fame will come with thecompletion of the Fort Pierce Waterfront Protection Project.It will have 12 barrier islands and a peninsula, providing a habitat for birds and sea life while protecting the marinafrom future storms and hurricanes.

What was your all time worst day at the marina? What was

the best?No question — My worst day was when HurricaneFrances hit Fort Pierce on September 5, 2004 and devastatedthe town and city marina. My best day will be the openingday of the new facility and seeing my kids graduate.

Where did you grow up? In a small mountain communitycalled Palmer Lake in Colorado. We had a general store,post office and the freedom to explore the mountains.

What (besides your cell phone and wallet) is always with

you on the docks? Friendly boaters — they all have commoninterests of being on the water no matter what part of theworld they are from.

Do you have a pet? Yes, I have a dog that we got from theshelter and we have chickens and fish in our pond.

Where was your last vacation? Breckenridge, Colo. tospend time with my family. I also had the opportunity tovisit other marina facilities while I was there.

What is your favorite movie? “Eddie and the Cruisers” because of the soundtrack and a famous line in the moviethat said, “If you are going to write music you need to makeit live forever not just make music.”ml

Dean KubitschekMarina Director, Fort Pierce City MarinaFort Pierce, Fla.772-464-1245, fortpiercecitymarina.com

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Tie up at our full service marina, and then relax over a meal and a cool drink of your choice at one of Hawks Cay Resort’s bars and restaurants. Take advantage of our swimming pools, tennis courts and award-winning spa while you’re at it!

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DESTINATION > NEWPORT BEACH

Newport Beach, CaliforniaBY OL IV IA SCHLE ICHER

Known as the largest pleasure-craft harbor in the world, Newport Beach,California, is a coastal paradise providing visitors with relaxation,

plenty of activities and spectacular sunsets.Stretching 10-miles along the coast of southernCalifornia, the area is blessed with warm temperatures year-round making Newport a great stop for visitors during any season.When cruising into Newport Harbor, you

immediately spot the Wedge, a breakpoint famous with surfers for its enormous waves,which can reach 30 feet. Surfing, kayaking, andstand-up paddle boarding are by far the mostpopular water activities in the area. Stop in atBalboa Boardsports to rent some gear for the day. Balboa Peninsula has pristine beaches and

two piers, Newport Pier and Balboa Pier, whichtogether attract more than a million visitors eachyear. It’s where you can board the historic BalboaIsland ferry, the oldest family-owned auto ferry in the country. Balboa Island is a quaint andcharming community. Stroll along the main drag,Marine Avenue — Walt Disney’s inspiration forDisney World’s Main Street, U.S.A. — to explorethe cafes and boutiques. Outdoor enthusiasts shouldn’t miss a trip to

the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve. The 1,000 acres of coastal wetlands are home to 35,000 migratory birds andare threaded with hiking and biking trails such as the 10-mile Back Bay Loop Trail. It’s also anexcellent place for kayaking. For a bit of “landlubber” excitement, head to

Fashion Island, a high-end shopping area withspecialty boutiques and stores such as Nordstrom,Anthropologie and Bloomingdale’s. The area includes 30 fine-dining restaurants with exceptionalocean views. If you need pampering, schedule anappointment at Spa Gregorie’s (949-644-6672,spagregories.com, which offers many treatmentpackages, including a “spa date” for two. If possible, visit Newport Beach some time

between December 18-22 to view the 100-plusvessels decked out for the holiday season in celebration of the 105th Annual Newport BeachChristmas Boat Parade. The event is the oldestand largest boat parade in the world. ml

THE ESSENTIALS:NEWPORT BEACH

WHERE TO FUEL UPIsland Marine Fuel (949-673-1103, islandmarinefuel.com) is

open 365 days a year, offers dieseland gasoline, and does complete

oils changes for vessels.

WHERE TO DOCKNewport Dunes Waterfront

Resort & Marina (949-729-1100, newportdunes.com) set

between the upper-bay naturepreserve and Newport Harbor, has extra-wide concrete docks

accommodating vessels up to 80 feet.

The City of Newport Beach(949-644-3309, newport-

beachca.gov) provides slips fortransient boaters on a first-come,first-served basis. Vessels must

report to the harbor patrol officeat the harbor entrance. You canalso anchor in Newport Harbor

for free for up to 14 nights.

WHERE TO DOCK & DINEHit Sol Cocina (251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., 949-675-9800) for

outstanding Baja cuisine, views ofNewport Harbor, and more than

60 artisanal tequilas.

Woody’s Wharf (2318 NewportBlvd., 949-675-0474), located

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As an engineering marvel that spanned the close of the Victorian era to the beginning of World War I, the construc-tion of the Panama Canal has few rivals

in superlatives. The excavation of the canal was equalto digging a trench 10 feet deep and 55 feet widefrom New York to San Francisco. If all the rocks andsoil that were excavated were put on a train of flat-bedrailroad cars, the train would encircle the world four times. To blast the ditch, more than 60 millionpounds of dynamite were used, which was an explosiveforce 50 percent greater than the first atomic bomb

detonated over Hiroshima. And sadly, nearly 26,000workers died in the construction of the 51-mile-longcanal; 70 percent of the dead were French. In 1869, Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat

and entrepreneur, finished overseeing the constructionof the Suez Canal, which links the Red andMediterranean seas. It was a sea-level canal withoutlocks, mostly financed through the sale of shares topatriotic French citizens. Although he was known as the Great Engineer, de Lesseps had no technicaltraining or financial experience. In 1879, against theadvice of leading engineers of the day, de Lesseps

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convinced an international committee toconstruct a sea-level canal without locksthrough Panama. The engineering seemedfoolhardy, since the Caribbean tides on oneside of Panama varied by a foot, and thePacific tides on the other side of the coun-try had a rise and fall of 18 to 20 feet. Theproposed canal would also cut across theChagres River, creating a waterfall 36 feethigh in the dry season and almost 80 feethigh in the rainy season. And there were noplans to tame this cataract.Construction began in 1881, but was

soon hampered by torrential rains, avalanche-like landslides and mosquitoes. Malaria,yellow fever, and accidents had claimedmore than 20,000 lives by 1890, when theFrench all but abandoned the project. Thecompany formed by de Lesseps to build thecanal was bankrupt. It had spent almost$300 million, the equivalent of more than$7.5 billion in today’s dollars. Charges ofbribery and corruption ensued; de Lessepswas ordered to pay a fine and serve a prisonsentence, but managed to avoid both due tothe statute of limitations on his crimes. With the canal two-fifths finished, the

dream of connecting the Atlantic and Pacificoceans was put up for sale for $109 million.The Colombian government allowed anewly formed French company to remainon the isthmus to maintain the work alreadycompleted, while the world waited for abuyer. At the same time, the United Statesdecided that a canal should be built, butthrough Nicaragua instead of Panama. Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan was

president of the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1890, hepublished “The Influence of Sea Power

upon History,” a book that caught the attention of naval strategists in England,France, Germany, Russia, and Japan, andwould shape their imperial ambitions andnaval warfare planning through the SecondWorld War. For the U.S., Mahan postulatedthat a canal should be built on the isthmusto allow the Caribbean Sea to become an American commercial crossroads andmilitary highway. And Mahan had the earof Theodore Roosevelt, then a 31-year-oldRepublican Party reformer who had alreadypublished his own book on the naval historyof the War of 1812.By the turn of the 20th century, vice

president Teddy Roosevelt had already beenassistant secretary of the Navy and had ledthe Rough Riders’ charge up Cuba’s San JuanHill during the Spanish-American War.President William McKinley was assassinatedon September 14, 1901, and soon after, inhis first message to Congress, the newlyminted President Roosevelt referred to aCentral American canal, saying, “No singlegreat material work which remains to beundertaken on this continent is of suchconsequence to the American people.”Roosevelt favored the Panama route overthe Nicaragua route, and by January 1902 abill guaranteeing that choice was presentedin the Senate. The Senate bill authorizedthe president to purchase the defunct Frenchcanal at the bargain price of $40 million, toacquire from Colombia clear title in perpe-tuity to a six-mile-wide canal zone, and to

The Culebra Cut was named for the mountain range it goes

through dividing the Atlantic Ocean and Gatun Lake.

The lock at Pedro Miguel lifts ships

from the Pacific up to Gatun Lake.

“A FINER BODY OF MEN HAS NEVER BEEN GATHERED BYANY NATION THAN THE MEN WHO DONE THE WORK OFBUILDING THE PANAMA CANAL.” — THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Want to Transit thePanama Canal?

How much do the tolls cost?Last October, a new toll schedule for yachts was putin place. Boats under 50 feetnow pay $800, and those 50 to 79 feet pay $1,300. The tolls for megayachtsstart at $2,000 and top out at $3,200.

What else will I need to do?There are more costs, fees,and — of course — paper-work and procedures to navigate. Visit noonsite.comfor an updated checklist.

Where can I dock or pickup a mooring ball?The well-known PanamaCanal Yacht Club in Colon,on the Caribbean side of the canal, was closed fouryears ago. The Balboa YachtClub in Panama City, on thePacific side of the canal,maintains a mooring fieldwith a launch service andplenty of hospitality.

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complete the canal using federal funding.After six months of political machinations,the act passed Congress and Rooseveltsigned it into law on June 28, 1902.Within a year, the French company

agreed to sell its canal holdings, but theColombian government was very reticentabout giving up its sovereignty over theproposed canal zone. The U.S. Navy wasdispatched to the Colombian territory ofPanama and fostered a revolution that tookplace on November 3, 1903. The Republicof Panama was quickly declared. UnitedStates control of the Panama Canal Zonebegan on February 23, 1904, and the

U.S. Army received the keys to the Frenchproperties on May 4. Now the 10-year task of completing the canal would begin in earnest.After reviewing the French work on

the canal, it became clear that a lock canalrather than a sea-level canal should be built,and the new design was in place by thesummer of 1907. Concurrent with planningfor the locks and dams for the new canalswas the need to eradicate the mosquitoesthat carried malaria and yellow fever, sothat there would be a healthy workforce tocomplete construction. Due to a variety ofsanitation tactics, there was only one case of yellow fever from 1906 until the canalwas finished, and deaths from malaria alsodecreased dramatically.The first official transit of the Panama

Canal took place on August 15, 1914.However, the celebrations were muted,since World War I had begun less thanthree weeks before. The first naval battle of the war, between Britain and Germany,took place less than two weeks later. All

of Mahan’s theories about sea power andnaval superiority came to fruition. Not long after this, Mahan died peacefully inWashington, D.C., having attained therank of rear admiral.Operation of the Panama Canal was

handed over to the Panamanian governmenton December 31, 1999. Under Panamaniancontrol the canal has thrived, with incomeand traffic going up and accidents goingdown. Currently a canal-expansion project ismore than 60 percent complete, and the canalwill continue to offer safe transit for recre-ational boaters for many years to come. ml

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CRUISING WITH > VERN FLEMING

Our adventure started inAugust of 2012 on thequest for Mind’s Eye II.My wife Tammy and I received the news that we

were going to become grandparents. Aftermuch debate about whether to purchase ahome in the south, we decided to upgradeour 43-foot Cruisers Yacht, Mind’s Eye. It has long been on my list of adventures

to bring a boat north along the ICW.Theplan would be if and when we find and purchase the right boat, I would captain theboat by myself heading north in the springto our homeport of Kendall, N.Y. Aftermuch deliberation and extensive researchto find a boat that is just right for us, we finally came across a 46-foot 2006 CruisersYachts 460 Express, known today asMind’s Eye II.

OCTOBER 18:Over the past couple weeks I traveled toand from Cape Coral, Fla. and finallyclosed the paperwork on the 18th. We decided to take her to Legacy Harbor inFort Myers, Fla. to allow for easier accessto the waterways.

OCTOBER 19:I spent the next couple of days fixing herup. Changing the oil, air filters and belts,finalizing the windshield cover repairs andgetting our icemaker and air conditioningup and running. We are heading home for a bit and plan to return in mid-Novemberto provision and prepare the cabin for our trip to Key West. Tammy and our twoPomeranians, Caleb and Sophie will bejoining me for some of the legs.

DECEMBER 28-JANUARY 3:In one day we cruised 140 miles from FortMyers to Conch Harbor Marina in Key

West, Fla. and I saw several dolphins in theGulf of Mexico. About 20 miles away fromKey West I spotted a manatee. He watchedas we approached and looked at me andsnorted and dove back into the water. OnNew Year’s Eve we had a lovely dinner atA&B Seafood. We then walked to SloppyJoe’s to watch the “conch drop.” Similar to a mini Times Square, the restaurant hangsan enlarged conch structure and steadilydrops it until the clock strikes midnight. A couple from Germany got engaged right in front of us at midnight and I took a picture for them. We left Conch Harborand cruised to Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo.

JANUARY 4-8:From Ocean Reef Club, we cruised to PalmHarbor Marina in West Palm Beach, Fla.Tammy and I spent most of our time work-ing on the boat. We decided to fly home fora bit and planned to return to West PalmBeach in late February.

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Vern and Tammy take time to relax on Mind’s Eye II with their Pomeranians Sophie (left) and Caleb (right).

MARCH 1:Happy Birthday to me! We departed PalmHarbor mid-morning and entered FortPierce inlet by mid-afternoon. We had toslow down because of 6-8 foot rollers andwhite caps. We cruised into the ICW atmarkers 186G and 185R, making our wayinto Loggerhead Marina in Vero Beach,Fla. by 3:30 pm.

MARCH 3:Departed Vero Beach and cruised to NewSmyrna Beach, roughly 95 miles. We stayedthere for a few nights and from there had a beautiful ride to St. Augustine, where wedocked at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor.

APRIL 9:And we’re off to Hilton Head, S.C. I cruisedoutside and off the coast of Georgia. About12 miles out, I saw about 20 stingrays thatwere just hanging out under the surface ofthe water. We pulled into Harbour TownYacht Basin and were greeted with a slipbelow the famous lighthouse.

APRIL 10:We cruised the 70 nautical miles outside theICW to Charleston. When I was offshoreabout 15 miles, in 50 feet of water, I sawsomething that I thought was a large deadfish. I got closer and realized I was inter-rupting the nap of a large sea turtle. Hepicked up his head and looked at me andtook off quickly. He wasn’t happy with me.

MAY 3:I flew back to Charleston today after spend-ing time at home with the family. The nextdestinations will lead us to Myrtle BeachYacht Basin in Little River, S.C. and thenonto Morehead City Yacht Basin in N.C.

MAY 6:What an interesting day! We departedMorehead City, N.C. I cruised in the soundinstead of the ICW and although chartsshow it’s passable, it’s not. I groundedMind’s Eye and had to get a tow. Wethreaded our way back as the tide was evenlower than before. I ended up at BeaufortTown Docks in the midst of a lightning

storm and pouring rain, fortunate to findno damage to Mind’s Eye.

MAY 9:From Beaufort I cruised to Coinjock, N.C.and then to Baltimore, a very happy 29 knotsat all day in calm, deep waters on theChesapeake Bay. After going under theChesapeake Bay Bridge I arrived at BMCat Inner Harbor. I headed to the Rusty Scupper for a much-needed glass ofChardonnay. It is time to head home for ashort trip and we plan to return mid-May.

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Kenny Chesney performed at Sloppy Joe’s inMarch of ’08 and ’09 playing for a little over four hours at one of his gigs.

MAY 18:Made it back to Baltimore today withTammy and our daughter Jenn. I got thingsstowed away that we had shipped duringmy absence including a boat hook, buckets,simple lines, gloves and filters — most ofwhich will be for transiting the locks in theErie Canal.

MAY 22:We left Baltimore and headed to CapeMay, N.J. and then north towards NewYork. Yesterday we arrived at HaverstrawMarina on the Hudson River after cruisingpast the Statue of Liberty and the breath-taking view of Manhattan. We made it tothe first lock in Troy, N.Y. Entering lockno. 2 we got our 10-day pass and cruisedthrough lock no. 3. We had to tie off on a sea wall and wait two and a half hours for a very large barge to pass. Annoying!

MAY 23:All was well until we got to lock no. 8. Theattendant was not there and it was a crazy

time fighting the current. Large amounts of debris were going under the boat. Jennjumped on shore and went looking for thelockmaster, while Tammy kept a close eyeastern on debris and advising me as wetreaded water. Finally, we’re on our way toSt. Johnsville, N.Y.

MAY 24:Made great timing getting through thelocks up to lock no. 17. Lock no. 17 is thelargest lift, 40.5 feet! We had to wait a bitfor the lockmaster to show up, but we madeit into Pirates Cove Marina, which is justpast lock no. 23. We rubbed bottom severaltimes going into the marina and also hit a submerged log in the canal. Once again,by the grace of God, no damage!

MAY 25:We are heading north toward Oswegothrough the last of the locks. We gotthrough the Oswego locks to no. 4 just fine.At #5 the lockmaster tells me that when helowers the water the lock becomes a bad

wind tunnel and to hang on tight to thebow. I had no idea how bad it would be anddid not warn Tammy. I don’t know how sheheld the stern because I could barely holdthe bow. We recouped and progressedthrough the locks into Oswego Marina.

MAY 26:Next it was out into lovely Miss Ontario(Lake Ontario). With stiff winds at 20-30knots all day, we could only do 10-15 knotsand the water continued to crash over the hard top. We finally arrived at ourhomeport Eagle Creek Yacht Club inKendall, N.Y. The entire club began sounding horns and cheering, welcoming us and our new addition, Mind’s Eye II. It was so good to be home after sevenmonths of boating and many interestingmemories to last a lifetime.

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Tales of Restless Spirits andStrange Happenings

When you cruise the ChesapeakeBay and hear a bump against theside of your boat, do you wonder if it’s an unmarked crab pot? Or

could it be a chance encounter with a ghostship? And when you see a glowing orb in themist, could it be a distant lighthouse beacon,or a restless spirit roaming the marshes?If you have a preference for the paranormal,

the bay is an ideal haunting ground forencounters with the supernatural. RicketyVictorian houses, isolated coves and historicbattle sites set the stage for stories guaranteedto send chills down your spine. Even if you don’t believe, Chesapeake folklore will add to your arsenal of spooky yarns to spinafter you tie up at the dock and the sun goes down.In the spirit of Halloween, here are four

mysterious tales to spark your imagination.Explore the spirited locations — if you dare.

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A Witch’s Double DuckingIn the early 1700s, the bay was a vast wilderness reluctant to be tamed. Settlers battled frigidwinters and scorching summers that could wipe out farmlands and villages. Most of them weredevout Christians who prayed for help against unpredictable natural elements and feared thatwitchcraft could topple their communities and tarnish their souls.At that time, Grace Sherwood lived with her husband and three sons on a farm near the

mouth of the Chesapeake on what is now Virginia’s Lynnhaven Bay. She was a beautiful, headstrong maverick who was often the target of the townsmen’s wistful glances. Female neighbors circulated rumors that Grace was a witch, and accused her of “blighting gardens, causing livestock to die, and influencing the weather.”After eight years of badgering and slander, Grace was charged with witchcraft and sentenced

to trial by ducking, the practice of tossing an accused witch into a river or lake. If she sank shewas innocent, but if she floated she was guilty. On July 10, 1706, Grace was pulled out of jailand paraded down a dusty road to the bank of the Lynnhaven River in front of onlookers. Officials bound her thumbs to her big toes and flung her into the river. She treaded water longenough to untie the ropes and swim safely to shore.Soaking wet, she glared at the meddling spectators while dark storm clouds gathered

overhead. She pointed a dripping finger at them and shouted, “All right, all of you po’ whitetrash, you’ve worn out your shoes traipsin’ here to see me ducked, but before you’ll get back

home again you are goin’ to get the duckin’ ofyour lives.” Thunder crashed, the heavens opened,and a ferocious rain washed the horrified crowdsoff the roads and into the ditches. Afterward,Grace was convicted of witchcraft, served hertime, and returned home to live to the ripe old ageof 80 in what is now called Witch Duck Bay.

Take your boat up the bay’s Pocomoke River and you’ll discover an old mansion called Cellar House high on a bluffbetween Snow Hill and Pocomoke City. It’s located on a remote track of land with bald cypress trees lining the shore,their gnarly roots digging deep into the marshlands.A French sea captain with six fingers on his right hand

built the house in the early 1700s as a wedding gift for hisbride. At the time, Pocomoke City was a bustling port, and thecaptain managed a fleet of ships that traded in the Caribbean.Lonely and isolated, his wife became involved with a youngman in the nearby village. One night the captain arrived homeunexpectedly and caught the two lovers together. A viciousfight broke out. The young man was wounded, but he and thewife managed to escape. The wife was pregnant and her newbeau died from his injuries a few months after the incident.After the child was born, the wife decided to return to Cellar

House and beg forgiveness from her husband. One evening, aman with a raft transported her and the baby upriver to Cellar

House. Unfortunatelythe raft capsized, and theman and baby drowned.The wife swam to shoreand dragged herself tothe front door of CellarHouse, pleading formercy. The sea captain’sheart was enflamed with rage, and he dragged her up to thebedroom and stabbed her to death with a knife. He left her onthe blood-stained floor, gathered up his valuables, and took tothe high seas with his crew, never to be seen again.On rainy evenings, locals hear the cries of a baby and

report sightings of a mysterious light in the swamp near Cellar House, which they believe is the wife’s ghost holding a lantern while searching for her child. Visitors who park nearthe house have found a six-fingered handprint on their carswhen they leave.

Cellar House was built on a former Indian burial site.

A Six-Fingered Sea Captain’s Revenge

Grace Sherwood on trial for being a witch.

The Light Is Out, but the Ghosts Are InOn the southern tip of Maryland’s western shore, where the Potomac Riverflows into the bay, stands Point Lookout— regaled by many as the most hauntedlighthouse in America.The lighthouse was erected in 1830, but

things started heating up during the CivilWar. In 1862, Union forces built nearbyHammond General Hospital to treatwounded soldiers. In 1863, the U.S. government added a prison camp for Confederate soldiers, the largest of the Civil War, intended to house 10,000men, and conditions were miserable. Men froze to death, food spoiled and wellsbecame contaminated. Overcrowding led to smallpox and other diseases. By thetime the camp closed in 1865, more than 50,000 prisoners had been containedthere, and 3,000 to 8,000 had perished.As if that weren’t enough to stir up a bubbling paranormal stew, Point

Lookout also witnessed several dramatic shipwrecks. In 1864, the U.S.S. Tulipexploded offshore, killing 47 crewmembers. During the gale of 1878, asteamship sank north of the point and 16 passengers were lost.Lighthouse keepers lived at Point Lookout for 135 years, but the era of human

inhabitants ended in 1965 when the Navy bought the lighthouse, installed electronic alarm systems and placed an automated light offshore. Today thelighthouse is part of a Maryland state park. Rangers and visitors regularly report encounters with guests from the other world, including deceased wives oflighthouse keepers, victims of shipwrecks and Civil War soldiers. Ghost huntersflock to the site to witness mysterious lights, odd smells, cold spots, sounds ofmoaning, voices whispering and boots marching. One renowned ghost specialistrecorded 24 voices at Point Lookout. The most frequent sighting is of a Confederate soldier dressed in rags dashing across the road. Perhaps his soul is still trying to escape the camp?

Ghosts and GuinnessThe epicenter for supernatural activity on the bay is Baltimore. The gallows at Fort McHenry, the haunted deck of the U.S.S. Constellation, and the grave of Edgar Allen Poe are just a few of the city’s spooky spots. But if you want to experience an evening of ghost inhabitations (and

maybe a few libations), hit the cobblestone streets of Fells Point, a waterfrontneighborhood full of 18th-century buildings. The Horse You Came In On isBaltimore’s oldest saloon and the only Maryland bar to stay open before, during,and after Prohibition. The Horse’s other claim to fame is being Poe’s last drinkingspot before his mysterious death. The Cat’s Eye Pub has a Wall of Death

displaying photos of previous owners and patrons who havepassed. Their spirits like to knock pictures off the walls andshove glasses around the bar. An energetic ghost occasionally setsa heavy boxing bag in motion when all the windows are closed.And Bertha’s is home to tasty mussels as well as ghosts who appear at tables and follow guests down the stairs. The neighbor-

hood has plenty of ghostly places and you never know whowill be sitting next to you. ml

Boaters’ SuperstitionsWHEN TO START A JOURNEY Beware ofthree and four-day weekends! Fridays arean unlucky day to set sail, because Jesuswas crucified that day. Thursday doesn’tbode well, because it’s the day of Thor, god of thunder and storms. Forget aboutdeparting on the first Monday in April —that’s when Cain slew Abel. But you canchange the mojo of unlucky days if yousneeze and turn your head to the right justbefore shoving off.

DESTINY LIES IN THE COMPANY YOUKEEP Sorry, ladies, but women on board allegedly bring bad luck, because they distract the crew from their duties. But top-less gals are acceptable company, becausetheir breasts calm the seas. That’s why abare-chested female figurehead with itseyes wide open mounted to a ship’s bowcan guide the ship to safety. Redheads ofany gender fetch bad fortune, but you canreverse your fate if you speak to a carrot-topbefore he talks to you.

PASSION FOR LUCKY FASHION Gold hoopearrings, the symbol of sailors who have traveled around the globe, are believed to prevent drowning, and jewelry made ofcoral wards off lightning and hail. Tattoosbecame such a hallmark of superstition by the 19th century that 90 percent of theU.S. Navy wore them. Inking the North Staron your skin helps guide the way home.Tattoos of pigs and poultry were popular in pre-refrigeration times. Live animalswere brought along to feed the crew, andthe crates holding pigs and chicken oftenfloated after ships sank, so those livestockimages were used in tattoos to ensure thatsailors wouldn’t drown.

A FALSE STEP CAN TWIST YOUR FATE It’sokay to sing, dance, and drink, but don’tever whistle on a boat. You’ll summon badweather by “whistling up a storm.” Spittingor tossing a coin into the waves brings goodfortune, because those are considered tributes to Neptune. Never enter or leave aboat with your left foot, or you’ll be courtingdisaster. Don’t knock a bucket overboard, or luck will go out with it. And don’t messaround with gulls, albatrosses, or other seafaring birds, because they are believedto carry the spirits of dead sailors. To removethe bad luck incurred by killing an albatross,a sailor would wear the lifeless bird aroundhis neck until its flesh rotted away.

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Located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Southport Marina is a prime destination forcruisers on the East Coast waterways. The area puts youwithin a day’s travel of both Wrightsville Beach, NorthCarolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The marinais only a short walk to downtown Southport. You’ll stroll

past 200-year-old oak trees as you head in to check out the many shops and restaurants. Southport hasbeen an extremely popular filming location —everything from the new CBS series “Under theDome” to the movie “Nights in Rodanthe” hasbeen shot there. Preston Development Company purchased

Southport Marina in 2006. Since then, morethan $10 million has been spent on the facility,creating one of the largest and best-equippedmarinas in North Carolina. Renovations and additions have included state-of-the-art Brazilianhardwood floating docks, 225 wet slips, 260 dry slips, 32 mini storage units, a deck for special events, a tiki bar, a full-service boatyard, and a recreational dock for sail, fishing andsightseeing tours. And during construction, all the century-oldoak trees on site were preserved. All interior marina slips have been dredged to a low-tide depth

of six feet, and their transient and approach depths average eight

feet. Phase 1 of the indoor dry rack is finished, and phase 2 of the dry storage building is currently in the planning stages.The future looks bright for Southport Marina. Hank Whitely,

marina manager, says, “Our staff is always focused on our customers.We are always prepared with the right team in the right place atthe right time.” The facility recently partnered with on-site service

provider Zimmerman Marine Incorporated, a yacht-repairand custom-boatbuilding yard. Both parties welcomethe partnership. Says Whitley, “Zimmerman’s reputation for delivering high-quality customerservice and workmanship aligns perfectly withSouthport Marina’s ideals.”There are all sorts of reasons to visit the

area. For more than 30 years, Southport Marina has been the host of the annual U.S.Open King Mackerel Tournament, held October3-5 this year; the event is expected to bring in

more than 500 boats. Fourth of July is another extremely popular time to visit, as the town of Southport

puts on a great fireworks display. But regardless of when it is, thenext time you are cruising in North Carolina, be sure to stop atSouthport Marina for a first-class experience. ml

MARINA SPOTLIGHT > SOUTHPORT MARINA

Southport MarinaBY ANNA BARTHELME

For over 200 years, Southport has been home to the annual North Carolina 4th of July Festival, attracting 40,000 to 50,000 visitors and vendors from around the country.

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BY MEEGHAN TRUELOVE & JOY MCPETERS

DAY 1Our posse arrived at the Beef Island Airport in Tortola— from Baltimore, New York City and Lancaster,Pennsylvania — ready for our six-night charter. Luckily it was just a short ride to the MarineMaxCharter base of operations at Hodges Creek Marina(284-494-5000), because we were all starving and in need of our first BVI rum punch. The staff at themarina were happy to help us sort that out. Our MarineMax 43-foot monohull had already

been provisioned, so we were just waiting for our infamous captain, Jelly Belly, to arrive to start our adventure. After a quick swim at the marina pool we found out that Jelly Belly had been delayed, thusprompting us to give him a new nickname before we’deven met him: Jelly Delayed. Captain Kevin wouldget us underway until Jelly could catch up with us.Eager to set sail, and feeling happy and loose fromwhat had now been several rounds of rum punches,we untied from the dock and headed out towardCooper Island, a straight shot from Tortola. At Cooper Island’s Manchioneel Bay we grabbed

a mooring ball and decided it was time for a swim offthe boat, our first of many. However, for some reasonwe also thought it would be fun to rig a swing withthe boat lines, which did not exactly work out asplanned. Soon we heard a boat engine and turned to see the MarineMax tender approaching, with Jelly Belly onboard. “Jelly Delayed!” we called out as we swung from the lines, all but oblivious to ourrope-burned hands. Little did we know that the realadventure was about to begin.By this point it was late afternoon and so we

motored back toward Beef Island and found one ofthe last mooring balls at Marina Cay. That night we took the dinghy to Pusser’s (284-340-5678,pussers.com) for dinner. We tasted our first Painkillers,danced to a DJ who also performed a fire ritual, andran into friends from Baltimore who were spendingthree months cruising the BVIs. What a small world.

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DAY 2Marina Cay to Biras Creek

As we were preparing to leave Marina Cay,a small boat filled with baskets of fruits,vegetables, herbs, T-shirts, and jewelrymanned by two smiling guys pulled up nextto us. Turns out, they were associated withAragorn’s Studio, the arts center next to the airport and site of Tortola’s infamousfull moon parties. Our first shopping experience, and we didn’t even have to leavethe boat! We loaded up on fresh produceand trinkets and shoved off under full sail,headed toward Virgin Gorda. The windswere whipping so the four-hour trip wasfull of excitement, especially for the non-sailors aboard. We arrived at Virgin Gorda’sLeverick Bay thirsty and hungry, so wegrabbed a mooring ball and dinghied in to Jumbies Beach Bar (284-495-7154) fortasty pizza and fish tacos and, of course, rumpunch. After lunch, we motored around the corner to a beautiful little harbor andclaimed a mooring ball for the night. Fromour spot we had a great view of Biras CreekResort (284-394-3555, biras.com), one ofthe top luxury destinations in the BVIs, onthe surrounding hillside. That night we asked Jelly Belly where

the locals go for dinner. He replied quickly:

the Fat Virgin Café (284-495-7052, fatvirgin.com). With a name like that andJelly’s recommendation, we couldn’t pass it up. The charming, casual spot is only accessible via Biras Creek or the water, sowe dinghied over and plopped down at oneof the picnic tables, then tucked into deli-cious jerk chicken and the locals’ favorite,conch roti. Jelly seemed to know everyoneeverywhere we went, but especially at theFat Virgin. We found him in the kitchenwith the local women, chatting up a storm.“Jelly Belly lives here,” the women laughed.

DAY 3Biras Creek to Bitter End Yacht Club

The next day we were scheduled to go just a few hundred yards, to the marina at theBitter End Yacht Club (284-494-2746,beyc.com), so we took some time thatmorning to explore. At Biras Creek Resortwe got a behind-the-scenes tour and swungby their fantastic, well-stocked boutique,then headed over to Bitter End, where wewere all excited for the spa treatments that had been booked by our partner Sea Concierge (703-957-0570, sea-concierge.com), which helped us plan

The fire celebration on the beach at Pusser’s Marina Cay.

The Spa at Bitter End Yacht Club provides treatments for Aromatherapy, Body,Ayurvedic, Massages, Facials, and Hand & Foot Treatments.

Stocking up on fresh produce and T-shirtsfrom the mobile boat. BY EARLY AFTERNOON PEOPLE WERE ALREADY

DANCING, SINGING, DRINKING, AND JUMPING OFF THE SECOND-FLOOR BALCONY INTO THE WATER.

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our charter. Captain Jelly did an amazing jobdocking our vessel between two mega yachts. The spa at Bitter End is on top of a

jungly hill, and has a tree-house feel andgorgeous views of the harbor. Our groupsampled almost everything on the menu —from traditional deep-tissue massage to the“Cooling Indian Head Massage.” After ourtreatments and some showers we met at the Crawl Pub for cocktails, then hit theClubhouse Grill for dinner. The terrificstaff at Bitter End treated us well, and wefeasted on whole roasted pig, johnny cakesand Key Lime pie. After dinner, we moved

over to the dance floor to burn off somecalories. The conga line was our favorite —except when one of our crew broke a flip flop.

DAY 4Bitter End to Norman Island

The next morning a few of us went for a trail run, some of us hit the Bitter Endshops, and at least one of us was content tosample the fresh baked bread available atthe Emporium. We also loved looking atthe home-club burgees that boaters hadbrought from all over the world and left at the restaurant for display. Jelly Bellygathered us back to the boat, and withsteady winds we took off for Norman Island,said to be the inspiration for Robert LouisStevenson’s Treasure Island. En route westopped by the Baths, but the red flag wasflying because of the surf and strong winds,so we gave it a miss. Four hours later we were moored at

Norman Island, ready to experience the in-famous Willy T’s floating bar (284-340-8603,williamthornton.com). We’d heard storiesabout this place, and they’re all true — itwas a crazy scene. By early afternoon peoplewere already dancing, singing, drinking and jumping off the second-floor balconyinto the water.That night we hit the Pirates Bight

(284-443-1305, piratesbight.com), a recentlyrenovated restaurant with a mod SouthBeach feel. The food was excellent, but theservice did not match it (we recommendgoing early before the crowds).

DAY 5Norman to Jost Van Dyke

Jelly Belly had us up early the next day sothat we could snorkel in the nearby Cavesbefore the crowds descended on the famousspot. It was magical, our favorite snorkelingof the trip, and we had the area all to our-selves. There are three main caves, andwe’re pretty sure we heard a sea monster incave three (or it could have been the suctionof the waves crashing inside the cave). After

Planning: We took advantage of our partnership with Sea Conciergeto assist us with our charter and book spa treatments and dinnerreservations at certain spots. We chartered in February, a popular time.We recommend planning ahead forcertain things you don’t want to miss,but also leaving enough flexibility tobe able to change course.

Provisioning:We found this to beone of the biggest challenges. Weknew we wanted to provision only for breakfast, lunch, snacks anddrinks, but figuring out quantities for the group was challenging. Even if you do want to cook most meals on board, food can spoil quickly. Youcan always pick up fresh food alongthe way. Don’t over-provision. Whileit’s nice to have food on the boat,chances are you’ll also want to eat at local establishments.

Don’t forget: Here are a few thingsthat might not be on your normalpacking list that we found useful: A stereo cable to connect your iPod/iPhone to the stereo (inexpensive at Radio Shack), your own groundcoffee, condiments or special things you like to use in cooking andseasickness medicine.

Getting there: Connect in San Juan,Puerto Rico and fly directly to Tortola(Beef Island), or fly to St. Thomas,USVI, and take the 45-minute ferry to Road Town.

Charters: We used MarineMax Vacations and were very happy withour experience, from the coordinationin the U.S. to the well-equipped 43-foot Dufour with three cabins.There are many different chartercompanies to choose from, includingThe Moorings, which has one of thelargest fleets in the region.

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Joy and Meeghan enjoying snorkeling the Caves at Norman Cay.

Top: The infamous Captain Jelly Belly expertly navigates towards Tortola.

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snorkeling, the sails were hoisted and wewere off to Jost Van Dyke. After four hoursof wing-on-wing sailing (also known aschicken wing) we arrived at Jost’s WhiteBay. The water was incredibly clear, so aftergrabbing a mooring ball most of us jumpedin and started swimming toward the SoggyDollar Bar (284-495-9888, soggydollar.com).After our swim, we felt we’d definitelyearned a Painkiller, especially since this is where they were supposedly invented.After lunch we took naps on the beach and sampled one last drink — Jewel’s partypunch — at a beachside bar. By the time we motored around to Great Harbor themoorings were all taken, so Jelly had to ma-neuver an anchorage for us, which he madelook easy. We dinghied to shore to make adinner reservation at Foxy’s (284-495-9258,foxysbar.com), which consisted of writingour boat’s name on a clipboard, then spenta little time in the now-expansive shop.Dinner was a blast and included great ribs,shrimp, and mahi mahi, not to mentionstellar service and, of course, dancing. Even though Foxy’s has grown from a small beachside bar into a large complex,it’s still too fun to miss.

DAY 6Jost Van Dyke to Peter Island

We were all feeling a little sad on our lastfull day, but then Jelly Belly suggested wego shopping at Sopers Hole, on the westerntip of Tortola, en route to Peter Island.Brightly colored shops and restaurants linethe harbor, and after zipping through themwe were reenergized. At Peter Island, thelargest private island in the BVIs, we founda secluded mooring ball and then immedi-ately jumped off the boat to snorkel and explore the gorgeous bright orange and purplecoral. Jelly took us by dinghy to a beachwhere a local fisherman was throwing a net,then pointed us to a trail that eventually led to Peter Island Resort (800-346-4451,peterisland.com) and Deadman’s Beach Bar(it does seem that most of our trails on thistrip ended at a bar). We ate dinner that night at Oceans 7

Beach Club (284-340-117, oceans7online.com). The winds were blowing, so thefloating dinghy dock was tricky, but thefood — simple, delicious — was worth it.

DAY 7Peter Island to Tortola

We did some final snorkeling in the morning, then had an easy sail back toHodges Creek Marina on Tortola to catchour flights home. It was hard to say goodbyeto Captain Jelly Belly. He had really becomeour friend during the week and we all knewthat the charter wouldn’t have been thesame without him. After tearful farewells itwas a quick ride to the airport. With timeto kill, we strolled over to Trellis Bay, wherethe bustling arts community of Aragorn’sStudio is located. It’s a great place to pickup a last-minute souvenir and make somefinal memories. We can’t wait until next year! ml

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Top: Boats moored off White Sand Beach on Jost Van Dyke.

Bottom: Meeghan, Joy and Jen enjoy Jewel’s Party Punchat White Sand Beach on Jost Van Dyke, while chattingwith Jewel the owner.

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Call Tom Sheehy 727-742-2772

1987 60' DeFever – $425,000

Call Curtis Stokes 954-684-02182002 56’ Atlantis – $345,000

Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187

2008 67' Lyman Morse – $2,895,000

Call James Engelder 941-586-5758

2002 55’ Ocean Alexander – $649,500

Call John Blackburn 301-233-2621

1996 51’ Little Harbor – $374,500

Call Tom Sheehy 727-742-2772

2000 55’ Offshore – $659,00

Call Tom Sheehy 727-742-2772

2005 43' Sterling – $295,000 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187

1986 38' Ocean – $89,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187

1990 48’ DeFever – $215,000 Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944

The Niehoffs’ Two-Year Adventure

THE LOG OF THESAILING VESSEL

ADELAIDEBY PETER N IEHOFF

Peter and Beth Niehoff boarded their Tayana 52-foot named Adelaide with kids Petersen, Tyler andSuzanna (plus Winston the Sailor Cat) and set course on a life-changing odyssey. Here is the finalpart of the four-part series recounting their story, as told through the log Peter kept during the trip.

PART IV

FEBRUARY 1517˚ 01.227N61˚ 46.557WFalmouth Harbor, Antigua

We left Grenada to visit friends whowere waiting for us in St. Lucia. OnFebruary 13 the weather forecast wascalling for building winds and seas.Knowing we needed to head north, wedecided to get going before conditionsworsened. Stopping for overnights inMartinique and Dominica, we sailedhard. During the final 12 hours thewinds shifted northerly and continuedto build, blowing a steady 20 to 22knots. We pounded into 10- to 12-footseas with the occasional 14-foot roller.Adelaide shouldered her way through thewaves, causing water to pour down thedecks and occasionally over the dodger,soaking everyone in the cockpit. It wasnice pulling in at sunset and anchoringin such a secure harbor. We were all gladwe were not at sea that night!

MARCH 1418˚ 17.314N65˚ 37.993WFajardo, Puerto Rico

We left Antigua and the WindwardIslands on March 3, bound for theBritish Virgin Islands. The breeze wasgood, and we reached westward at a

good clip, passing the island of Saba atsunset. The following morning Tortolacame into sight and we headed for amarina in Road Town.

Sam, a friend the boys had met inAntigua, was in the boat docked next tous. It is amazing how often you run intothe same people while cruising. As soonas school was over, they all headed outto surf the breakers. Beth, Suzanna, and

Road Town Harbor in Tortola, BVI’s.

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I got the boat cleaned up before headingto Trellis Bay, on the backside of Tortola,for some serious shopping. We stoppedfor a snorkel and lunch at George Dog Island.

All winter we had been planning tomeet family friends who have a house onVieques, the former naval training rangelocated just off the island of PuertoRico. So on March 14 we headed for the“Spanish Virgins.” After the hustle andbustle of the BVIs, Vieques was a won-derful respite. We spent three days withour friends and fell in love with the area.

Culebra and Culebrita, also off theisland of Puerto Rico, were our nextstops. The islands are beautiful, withmagnificent beaches and friendly people.It is amazing how close to the Virgin Islands they are but how few cruisersventure over.

From Culebra it was just a short sailto the big island of Puerto Rico. Fajardo

is on the eastern side of the island and we came into the Puerto del ReyMarina to provision for our next leg. Thismarina is the largest in the Caribbeanand has more than a thousand slips! Thearea also has a Walmart, Sam’s Club,and Outback Steak House.

We will leave Tuesday to begin ourcruise to the south coast of Puerto Ricobefore crossing the infamous Mona Passage and eventually heading to theBahamas to close the circle we beganlast year.

MAY 724˚ 10.78N76˚ 28.78WBig Majors, Exumas, Bahamas

We really enjoyed our cruise downthe south coast of Puerto Rico. Thewind was generally at our back and thepassage less than five hours. We left on April 14 for the Turks and Caicos islands, crossing the Mona Passage inmoderate winds. The next morningthere were 20- to 25-knot winds off ourstarboard stern quarter. We winged outthe jib and were virtually flying off the10-foot waves, truly exhilarating sailing.We had a great sail overnight, and after

dodging a few thunderstorms arrived at South Caicos a few hours after dawn.We stayed four days in the Caicos areaand spent most of the time doingschoolwork and cleaning the bottom of the boat.

We left the Caicos on April 22,bound for Hogsty Reef. This is a reallyneat place, the only atoll in the Atlantic.It is a circular reef formed by an extinctvolcano in the middle of the ocean between the Caicos and the Bahamas.Navigation has to be spot-on as the reefrises straight out of 3,000 feet, as attestedto by the big wrecks strewn around it.After threading our way through thereef cut and dodging coral heads, we anchored in 20 feet of water with theocean waves crashing all around. It waseerie! There is a small island with a sand beach, but other than that you areanchored in the middle of nowhere.

Hogsty turned out to be a great placefor us. We were sailing with anotherboat that had a boy Petersen’s age on it.The boys found a terrific break wherethe surfing was “really gnarly, man.”They spent hours perfecting their cuts,turns, and occasionally tucking into a barrel. The adults gathered conch for dinner and snorkeled on some of the wrecks.

We winged out the jib and were

virtually flying off the10-foot waves, trulyexhilarating sailing.

Adelaide anchored inside Hogsty ReefDropping the hook inthe Turks and Caicos

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From Hogsty we headed for the Jumento Cays in the southernBahamas, and then pushed on to CatIsland. This closed the circle for us, asit was the southern extent of our triplast year. We spent a couple of days at the marina, charging our batteriesand cleaning the boat. We had beenon anchor for more than a month.Tyler and I went scuba diving on oneof the walls. It was beautiful seeingthe coral at 70 feet.

On May 5 we crossed ExumaSound and anchored at Big Majorsoff Pig Beach. We had traveled thisarea extensively the previous year, soit almost felt like home waters. Thenext day we had conch burgers at theStaniel Cay Yacht Club (they makethe best in the Bahamas), and thenwent snorkeling in ThunderballCave, a location for part of the JamesBond movie of the same name.

This morning we sailed down theExuma banks in an 18-knot wind ona broad reach. Adelaide is scootingalong at 8.2 knots. We hope to comeinto Grand Bahama Island late tomor-row morning, putting us 70 milesfrom West Palm Beach, Florida,where we expect to arrive on May 12,

Petersen’s birthday. From there wewill rent a car and head to Alabama,where we will spend about 10 daysbefore heading back to the boat toprepare for our trip north to Maine.So far our log shows we have traveled4,908 NM.

I want to add a Winston updatehere, for those of you who can’t get enough of our feline mascot’s derring-do. Winston seems to havebegun accepting the sailing life as a permanent thing. He paces the deck each morning in the hopes offinding a flying fish that has sacri-ficed itself for his enjoyment. He now is occasionally willing to takewatch duty, however we don’t trusthis judgment about how close thatgiant container ship needs to be before we change course.

JUNE 1844˚ 18.46N68˚ 33.55WNorth Brooklin, Maine

Adelaide is once again resting onher mooring in Maine. We spottedthe hills of Mount Desert Isle,

Maine, the morning of June 12, andwere tying up at our dock by 1 p.m.Our little cottage sure looked good.As we were getting the dinghy downfrom the davits and putting on theoutboard, Winston was pacing thedeck meowing like the crazed cat thathe is. He obviously had no troublerecognizing the cottage. He was onehappy cat!

So here we are, safe and soundafter our nine-month adventure.Looking back we have been veryblessed. After 6,400 miles at sea wehave had no serious illnesses, nomajor accidents, no close calls withbig ships and no storms we couldn’thandle. I am really proud of my family, and of how they have learnedto work so well together. No one evercomplained about doing a nightwatch, or that they were sick, or thatthey would prefer to be somewhereelse other than on a wet pitching boatbouncing around in the middle of the ocean. We are better sailors thanwhen we left last year, but more importantly we’re a better crew.

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Skipper checking Adelaide’s course.

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Winston anxiously awaits our arrival on land.

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TA K I N G O N T E X A S

The gentle curve of the gulf coast between Corpus Christi

and Brownsville is one of the longest stretches of Texas shoreline.

Among the Texas coast’s least populated areas, it is lined

with beaches and inhabited by rare species of wildlife

not found anywhere else.

BY ELLEN HONEY

CRUISING CORPUS CHRISTI TO BROWNSVILLE

Texas Tourism

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Corpus Christi’s history goes back to the 1500s,when Spanish explorers discovered the bay. Shipwrecksas well as Indian and pirate attacks prevented permanent settlement of the area up until 1839, when Colonel Henry L. Kinney established a tradingpost for nearby ranches and border towns. In the mid-1920s, the Army Corp of Engineers dug a newship channel, giving the city the deepest port in Texas.The arrival of the railroad, military aviation, and thepetroleum industry completed the city’s transformationfrom trade outpost to international port, today thefifth largest in the country.

This metropolitan area has managed to retain the flavor of a small town, partly due to the popular2.5-mile seawall that surrounds downtown and hasstairs that lead to the water, opening up the city to thebay and the municipal marina. Recent upgrades to theCorpus Christi Municipal Marina (361-826-3980,cctexas.com) include the addition of four state-of-the-art floating piers and more than 500 wet slipsavailable for pleasure and commercial vessels. Amenitiesfor boaters include a fuel dock, free pump-out station,air-conditioned shower facilities, dry storage, publicboat ramps and a repair facility equipped with a 15-ton travel lift. The first Saturday of every month is Marina Market Day, when boaters can enjoy livemusic, food, and arts and crafts on the LawrenceStreet T-head. In December, the marina hosts theCorpus Christi Harbor Lights Festival and Boat Parade to kick off the holiday season.

Corpus Christi is nicknamed the Sparkling Cityby the Sea, providing visitors with a variety of restau-rants, attractions and nightlife. For fine dining, theRepublic of Texas Bar & Grill (900 N. Shoreline Blvd.,

361-887-1600), on the 20th floor of the Omni Hotel, offers spectacular views and an extensive winelist. Step into a space lined with dark wood walls andbrass fixtures at Cassidy’s Irish Pub (601 N. WaterSt., 361-879-0534) to feel transported to the TempleBar in Dublin; the favorite beverage to drink — and to discuss at length — is Guinness. For musiclovers, Dr. Rockits Blues Bar (709 N. Chaparral St.,361-884-7634) is a downtown hot spot with livemusic every night.

The city has a variety of family-friendly attractions,including the Texas State Aquarium (361-881-1200),which just added a Stingray Lagoon where you cantouch and feed those creatures. Stop at the Texas Surf Museum (361-888-7873) to check out surfingmemorabilia that dates back to the early 1960s. Thefolks at Horses on the Beach (361-949-4944) willtake you on guided horseback rides along the sandybeaches of Padre Island.

Corpus Christi Bay is one of the nation’s top sailing areas, with its deep-water access and reliable15- to 20-mph southeast winds. Whether you aresailing for the day or cruising for the weekend, youdon’t have to worry — reefs and other obstructionswill not get in the way at Shamrock Cove, Mud Island, or any of the other nameless anchoragesknown to the locals. Sailors traveling south to Port Isabel head out to the gulf to catch the winds whilepower cruisers meander down the ICW inside the120-mile stretch of Padre Island, the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world.

Fuel is available at Sea Ranch Marina (956-761-7777, searanchmarina.net) on South Padre Island,which has easy access to Laguna Madre Bay and is

Left: View of one ofthe many marinas at nightfall in Corpus Christi

Dancers perform at the Charro Days Fiesta.

BROWNSVILLE

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just a five-minute ride to the gulf. Its sister yard, Sea Ranch II in Port Isabel, has fuel and wet slips accommodating vessel up to 70 feet, and is home to South Padre Boatyard (956-943-7928, southpadreboatyard.com).

For adventurous cruisers who head toward Mexicanwaters, the last stop in the U.S. is Brownsville, aptlydescribed by its tagline: “On the border by the sea.”

The semitropical climate is pleasant year round forboating, fishing, or bird watching. During spring and fall migrations, the area hosts more than 500counted bird species, including wild parrots andbrown pelicans.

Brownsville is economically and historically linkedto Matamoros, the Mexican city across the RioGrande. During the last week of February, CharroDays Fiesta (charrodaysfiesta.com) celebrates theshared cultures of Brownsville and Matamoros withparades, live music, food and entertainment.

The Foncerrada family of musicians ownsBrownsville’s most unique eatery, El Hueso de Fraile(837 E. Elizabeth St., 956-280-5904). Combining

the region’s love for music and food, El Hueso deFraile offers an extensive menu of hot and iced coffeesand organic, loose-leaf teas. Besides the regular items,they make special coffees like the Veracruz, which iscoffee, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. Don’t missthe opportunity to taste the Chocoatepec, made withcoffee, chocolate, and whipped cream. Incorporatingdelicious sandwiches and amazing music is a specialty

of the Foncerrada family, and they create truly stand-out experiences for visitors.

The entire Texas coastline is rich with history,wildlife, and cultural influences. Easily accessible,deep, open water and abundant fishing — plus awealth of quiet getaway sites — should make it anentry on every boater’s wish list. This may be one ofthe few places in Texas where cowboys and surfers liveside by side near the sea. ml

DURING SPRING AND FALL MIGRATIONS, THE AREA HOSTS MORE THAN 500 COUNTED BIRD SPECIES.

Clockwise from top left:More than 35 classic surfboards are on displayat the Texas Surf Museum;Front of the Texas SurfMuseum; The CorpusChristi Harbor Bridge runsovertop of the Aquarium;The Texas State Aquarium

For more information, visitmarinalife.com/brownsville.

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Located in the Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex in New York City, MarineMax not only sells the best boat brands but offers year round seasonal dockage in its 75-slip marina. Transients boats up to 300’ are always welcome

and we offer a yacht charter service for those celebrations you want to make extra special.

Visit the Chelsea Piers Entertainment Complex and treat yourself to their state-of-the-art fitness center, bowling facilities, skating facilities, driving range and day spa.Hungry? We are minutes away from some of the finest restaurants in NYC.

Fall wraps the Midwestern United States in a brilliant coat of jewel-toned colors, and there’s no better way to enjoy the scenery changethan from your boat, where seasonal cruising benefits include pleasant temperatures, less crowds and discounted rates.

Whether you seek the solitude of natural sanctuaries or the excitement of cityscapes, wonderful venues can be found alonginland waterways like the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers, as well as on welcoming lake destinations.

To assist you in planning one more trip before you put the boat into storage or head to warmer climates until next year, we’ve created a list of some of the top fall foliage destinations in the Heartland.

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Cincinnati, OhioWhether the game plan calls for a day of Bengals footballat Paul Brown Stadium or a city getaway, there’s alwayssomething exciting to do, including some mega events in the Fall. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati USA is a world-renowned German celebration, while the MidPoint MusicFestival rocks with some 250 national and internationalbands playing an array of genres.

A unique departure from Cincinnati’s bright lights isthe Little Miami River, a Class I tributary of the Ohioflowing 111 miles through five counties in the southwesternpart of the state. Designated as a National Scenic River, itjoins the Ohio just east of Cincinnati and invites boaters todiscover several state and county parks, which are dottedwith peaceful trails built alongside abandoned rail gradesrunning along the shoreline.

The Four Seasons Marina (513-321-3300, fourseasonsmarina.com), east of Cincinnati, is an ideal port for visitors who want to spend time exploring the both the big city and the Little Miami.

Grand Rivers, KentuckyThe Tennessee River flows into the stunning region ofKentucky known as the Western Waterlands and makes its way to Kentucky Lake — home to the quaint town ofGrand Rivers.

Nicknamed the Village Between the Lakes, GrandRivers is a charming village dotted with antique shops,boutiques, restaurants and bike paths. It boasts a spectacular view from the jetty (especially at sunset) and a wonderful two-mile trek along its walking trail.

Lighthouse Landing (270-362-8201, lighthouselanding.com), a picturesque resort and full-service marina,affords those with an appreciation of the outdoors a secludedyet convenient stay tucked along the Kentucky Lake shore-line just a mile north of the entrance to Land Between theLakes National Recreation Area and three blocks to arealandmark, Patti’s 1880s Settlement & Restaurant.

But, truly, the natural beauty of the area makes it anoutdoor destination all its own.

Lake Monroe, Indiana A short distance from Bloomington is a delightful spot.Lake Monroe, the state’s largest lake at 10,750 acres, provides ample boat ramps, beaches, picnic areas, state operated camping facilities, the Fourwinds Resort & Marina(812-824-2628, fourwindsresort.com), two private campingresorts and 24,000 acres that house state-owned forests encompassed on three sides by Hoosier National Forest.

The Fall delivers exciting events, including the LotusWorld Music Festival and Harvest Moon Weekend, whichfeatures programs and activities celebrating autumn andthe harvest season at Paynetown State Recreation Area.

Grand Rivers Kentucky lies in betweenKentucky Lake with Lake Barkley.

Oktoberfest celebration draws more than a halfmillion visitors to the Cincinnati region each fall.

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For incredible, early morning or sunset views, be sure toclimb the fire tower at Hickory Ridge or make a trip in townto sample the restaurant fare. If you’re there Saturday morning,the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is a must.

Louisville, KentuckyThere’s a variety of things to see and do at this interestingport along the Ohio River. Waterfront Park, located down-town and adjacent to the Louisville Wharf and RiverfrontPlaza/Belvedere, provides boaters with at-your-own-riskdockage from June 1 to November 1. Boaters are urged tocheck that the channel is free of traffic upon approachingor leaving the area.

The complex is center stage for outdoor concerts andfestivals, including the annual Birthday Bash for the Belle of Louisville, set for October 20. The Belle, built in1914 and moored at the Wharf, is the oldest operatingMississippi-style sternwheeler steamboat in operation —so book your passage for back-in-time voyage.

When taking in the downtown sights, the Brown Hoteloffers an amazing stop with its impressive English Renais-sance architecture. Baseball aficionados will be mesmerizedwith a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

St. Louis, MissouriThe Gateway City is a splendid Heartland getaway, with a downtown comprised of historical and in-the-now attractions. Alton Marina (618-462-9860, altonmarina.com)(adjacent to Riverfront Park) and the St. Louis Yacht Club(636-250-4435, stlouisyachtclub.com) afford easy accessi-bility for cruising this city along the mighty Mississippi.

St. Louis’ famed riverfront area, Laclede’s Landing, ishoused in century-old buildings along cobblestone streetsdating back to the early days of explorers and traders. TheLanding boasts an array of restaurants, shops, theaters andis a short distance from the city’s foremost landmark, theGateway Arch. A thrilling, 630-foot ride to the top of thestainless-steel monument leads to an outrageous view ofthe city and Mississippi River. Make sure your sightseeinglist also includes a horse-drawn carriage ride during thecool evening, the Museum of Westward Expansion or a stroll the St. Louis Riverfront Trail.

One of season’s biggest events, the Big Muddy Blues Festival, takes place every Labor Day Weekend and features legendary and local performers at Laclede’s Landing. ml

The story originally appeared in HeartLandBoatingmagazine. Learn more about themagazine at heartlandboating.com.

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Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network 859-581-0168; CincinnatiUSA.com

Grand Rivers Tourism Commission888-493-0152; grandrivers.org

Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau800-626-5646; gotolouisville.com

St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission800-916-0040; explorestlouis.com

Visit Bloomington (Lake Monroe)812-330-4303; visitbloomington.com

Lake Monroe was constructed in 1960 mainlyfor a primary water source for Bloomingtonand took about five years to complete.

The Big Four Bridge is a six-span bridge thatis currently used as a pedestrian walkwayconnecting Louisville and Indiana.

The 18th annual Big Muddy Blues Festivalprovides 18 hours of music and attracts over 60,000 people.

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We are your preferred recreational boating experience at, on, and near the water,” says seniorvice president Jeff Rose, who has been with Marinas International for more than 17 years.The marina management company has stood by its philosophy since 1985, and has remained

committed to providing the best boating experience and customerservice for all its guests, while maintaining a family-orientated atmosphere. The company now manages 29 facilities across thecountry from San Francisco and Boston to the Great Lakes andFlorida. Highlighted below are five coastal properties that standout as prime marinas in each destination area.

Marina Bay is on Boston Harbor in Quincy, Massachusetts, justseven miles south of downtown Boston. The full-service 686-slipmarina is hospitable to transient boaters and can accommodate vessels up to 210 feet; the professional staff provides visitors withred-carpet concierge services. The marina has plans of building awest-basin megayacht marina, along with expanding the breakwater.

Moving south to St. Petersburg, Florida, Harborage Marina sitson Tampa Bay, protected by an 800-foot breakwater and only a half-mile walk from downtown. The state-of-the-art facility includeseverything a boater could need: fuel dock, restrooms, showers, laundryfacilities, pumpout, pool and an on-site restaurant: Fish Tales.

Further south along Florida’s west coast and stop on Pine Islandat Pineland Marina, a full-service facility offering wet and dry storage, ship store, transient slips and fishing tours. Located near

the Boca Grande Pass, aprime fishing ground fortarpon, Pineland Marinahosts the Bobby HollowayFishing Tournament everyyear. The marina is also home toIsland Girl Charters, a ferry serviceproviding access to the surrounding islands.

Situated on Clear Lake, about 35 miles southeast of Houston,Texas is Marina Del Sol. The friendly and inviting staff wants to make sure all marina visitors come back for more — there areeven monthly socials for family and friends with live music, andbarbecues! The marina can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet and is a short drive to Kemah Boardwalk, home to an amusementpark, restaurants, and shops.

On California’s coast, located in the heart of San Francisco Bayoverlooking both the Golden Gate Bridge and the breathtakingSan Francisco skyline, is Emeryville Marina. The marina can accommodate vessels up to 65 feet and provides boaters with acamp-like feel. The facility includes showers and laundry facilities,free WiFi, satellite TV, access to BERT (Bay Area Rapid Transit),and controlled-access gates that ensure a well-protected stay for all visitors. ml

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CAPTAIN’S TIPS >

How many times have you wondered whether the couple on the boat coming into the marina would be docking or divorcing first? Sometimes I think they are ready to call the attorney before they call the dockhand!

There is an alternative to this embarrassing display. Just like in our relationships, communication is the key and yelling from the helm “I said throw the line!” is not communicating. True communication involves understanding each other’s needs and expectations. The problem with most docking disasters is expecting to know what the other needs while being blown sideways seconds from hitting the pier.

Effective communication and the calm, successful dockingthat comes with it involves discussing the approaching technique

well beforehand. It’s best to call the marina prior to your arrival to get your docking specifics. Hailing the marina on the radio is fine for letting them know that you’re approaching, but it’sprobably not the best means for getting all of the detailed information you wish to receive. With the technology we havetoday, there is no reason one of you cannot call ahead to obtainthis helpful information. When my wife and I first started callingfrom our mobile phones rather than radio in, the dockhandstended to be a little short with us. We learned this normally camefrom one of two reasons, either they weren’t used to answering so many questions or they were busy with other boats coming in.Call early enough that you have enough time to call back if theyare busy. Let them know beforehand that you are going to askseveral questions about their marina, once they understand your reasons most are more than happy to help. It’s equally embarrassing for the marinas dock hands to be standing on thepier while a couple is screaming at each other rather than simplytossing you a line. Listed here are a few questions that will helpyou be properly prepared for an uneventful arrival.

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Are the piers floating or fixed? Some marinas have both, so don’t assume based on what you see. This will help you hangfenders properly — if you’re going to hang them at all. Often fixedpiers with large pilings outboard of the pier will mean fendersshould hang horizontally, rarely will you be able to locate those correctly ahead of time. This can also be dangerous when pullinginto a slip; the fender could get caught on a piling when backing in. This could distract one of you to free it when you need to behandling lines or the boat. In this case the fenders should be readyto deploy and then properly positioned after your lines are secure.When approaching a floating pier, especially a concrete one with thepilings inboard of the pier sides, it is best to have fenders hangingvertically at the correct height to cushion the boat from the pier.

Knowing if it is a slip or side tie will also help you set lines. All lines of proper length should be positioned around the boatwhere they will be tied. There’s a running debate as to whetherlines should be made fast to the boat first then letting the dockhand adjust the length and cleat it to the pier, or by throwing theline and asking the dock hand to make it fast to the pier while you then adjust the length and secure it to the boat. In an ideal situation with all parties properly trained, the proper method isthrow the loop end to shore, requesting the end be made fast, while the crew adjusts the length and secures to the boat. The correct answer is either way can work depending on the experiencelevel of parties involved.

If you are going to be in a slip, will you be stern in or bowin? If it is a slip, are there finger piers on both sides and how long are they?These two questions are connected and bothequally as important. We have often watched someone change theirmind at the last minute when they realized they could not board or un-board the boat safely based on their original plan. This lastminute change can be a real problem in the close quarters of many marinas.

If it is a slip, where is it in the marina?There’s a big difference between being the first slip inside a T-head versus all the way at the end of a long fairway, especially with a stiff breeze on your beam. Traveling down a long fairway with any leeward movement can be very dangerous. You may have to hug the side upwind or current in order to maintain a safe distance from the boats downwind or current.

Is it high tide or low? You should ask this question in order to correctly tie your lines while allowing for movement. This should also alert you to any issues with the current, where in some coastalmarinas it can run several knots. Knowing this ahead of time iscritical to a your hopes of a smooth docking experience.

Knowing answers to questions like these can better prepare you and your crew to successfully tie up without incident. Save yourboat, and your relationship by communicating your needs and expectations with each other. The more you learn about the dockingdetails ahead of your arrival and the more communicate with eachother, the less of a chance you will be the evenings “dock-talk”. ml

Capt. Bob Arrington, a licensed U.S.C.G. Master in addition to contributing to Marinalife magazine runs “Ocean Enterprises” a maritime business offering delivery services, vessel handling and navigational instruction. Also as an Advanced Open Water SCUBA Instructor, Bob shares his passion for the water with students in many ways. He has 34 years boating experience on the Great Lakes,Chesapeake Bay and off-shore waters of the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard and Caribbean. He and his wife work out of Baltimore, Maryland and Oriental, North Carolina when not cruising aboard their OceanAlexander 54 Trawler. He can be reached at: bobarrington@comcast.net

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IT’S BEST TO CALL THE MARINAPRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TOGET YOUR DOCKING SPECIFICS.

WSPORTFISH >

BY JEFF MERR ILL

While parts of New Jersey’s 127-miles of coastline were battered by SuperstormSandy nearly a year ago, most of theGarden State’s beaches and resort areassuffered only minor flooding. Amongthose that spared Sandy’s wrath are thetowns along the state’s southernmost region, including historic Cape May.Well-known as a summer vacation destination, Cape May has evolved overthe years into a year-round destinationoffering a calendar full of events. The fallseason is a fine time to visit the area asthe inshore and offshore fishing can besome of the best of the season. FromLabor Day to Thanksgiving, anglers have a bounty of popular gamefish to pursueranging from striped bass along thefamed Cape May Rips, to billfish andtuna that inhabit the offshore canyons.

Cool nights and warm sunny daysoften provide some of the seasons bestconditions to chase your favorite speciesfrom beach or boat as water temperaturesremain conducive to good fishing. Obviously weather plays a major role in

determining the length of the fall season but it is safe to say if storms stay away, look for a late season shot atwhite marlin, blue marlin, wahoo anddolphin right through mid-October, especially in the canyons south of CapeMay. Big eye and yellowfin tuna as wellas true albacore can be found as late asHalloween. Although summer flounderseason closes in late September, stripedbass action kicks into high gear along theinshore waters. As water temperaturesbegin to fall in early October often some of the best fishing for this popularspecies can be found well into December.Bluefish can also be spotted along thesame haunts where striped bass lurk andthese toothy critters fill the gaps betweenbites by linesiders.

Cold Spring Inlet is deep, wide andwell-marked providing safe passage toCape May Harbor. The United SatesCoast Guard Training Center is locatedimmediately inside the harbor and astrictly enforced no-wake zone must beobserved to avoid getting your visit off to

a bad start. Once inside the harbor findinglocal dockage is easy. Numerous marinascan be found but two specific marinasstand out for their service, facilities andlocation. Canyon Club Resort Marina(609-884-0199, canyonclubmarina.com),recently dredged to a depth of eight feet at mean low water, boasts concretefloating docks, easily accommodatingtoday’s largest sportfishing vessels. Afully stocked Ship’s Store is on site withother amenities including electric, cableTV, WiFi, in-slip gas and diesel fuel,showers, laundry facilities and pump-outfacilities. Should the need arise for service work during your visit, the Service Center at Canyon Club is locatedon the premises and has 35 and 80 tontravel lifts plus trained technicians tohandle any repairs required to get youback on the water.

South Jersey Marina (609-884-2400,southjerseymarina.com) suffered a majorfire late last summer, which destroyed therestaurant and yacht sales office whilealso leaving the marina office and retail

Left: As water temperatures drop, striped bass action heats up in the fall off the South Jersey coast.

The Saltwater Café at South Jersey Marina offers excellent views of the marina and harbor for patrons as they enjoy breakfast or lunch.

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space unusable. In late October, Super-storm Sandy flooded the entire first floorof the marina. Since that time, the entiremarina building from the ground up has been renovated. The new Ship’sStore immediately catches your eyeupon arrival and is well stocked with all of your everyday fishing and boatingneeds including a delicatessen to grab a quick bite. The newly renovated on-site restaurant, Saltwater Café, offers an eclectic breakfast and lunch menu, allowing for both indoor and outdoordining. Saltwater proudly shares a portionof their profits with Wild Oceans and offers one of the most beautiful views of the harbor and marina district. Juststeps away from Saltwater Café you’llfind Fathoms, a gift boutique featuringcutting edge nautical apparel. Other facilities updated include state-of-the-artlaundry facilities, showers and heads. In-slip amenities include those also offered at Canyon Club, South JerseyMarina’s sister marina.

Dining in Cape May is one of thebest parts of any visit, with most of theGarden State’s top restaurants found in downtown Cape May. Menu selec-tions range from simple salads and sandwiches to exquisite steak, seafoodand international dishes. Among the best

are the Washington Inn, Ebbitt Room, 410 Bank Street, Lobster House, LuckyBones, C-View, Axelson’s Blue Clawand Ugly Mug.

No visit to Cape May would be complete without a trip to the HistoricDistrict, where Victorian-era homes, hotels and bed and breakfasts paint a picture of a by-gone era. Art galleries,antique shops and specialty boutiquescan also be found and horse-drawnbuggy tours of the historical sites areavailable. Bird watchers flock to the area around the Cape May Lighthouse(215 Light House Ave., 609-884-5404)while a short drive away from town will lead you to the Cape May Zoo (707 Route 9 N., 609-465-1033).

Nearly a year later, the Jersey Shorecontinues to rebuild from the devastatingaffects of Hurricane Sandy. Much of the media focus continues to highlightthe areas which were hardest hit leavingmany to believe the entire coastline wasdestroyed. Much of Cape May County,including Cape May and its surroundingwaterfront communities are in fine shape.The fish are waiting and local businessesare anxious to accommodate you. ml

The interior of South Jersey Marina has been refurbishedsince the damage from a severe fire and Hurrican Sandy.

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Island BluesBY V ICTOR IA ALLMAN

February has always been a month of the blues for me.In a previous Canadian life, the cold air and snow-drifts made for weeks of indoor pacing and yearningfor the sun. But one year recently, I spent February inMustique, a small island in the West Indies — but

not on a boat. The owners of the yacht I was working on hadrented a house and I was to fly down and meet them.

I’d never been to Mustique or worked in a house, so I called the butler to ask some preliminary questions: What equipment isin the kitchen? Where do I purchase food? What food is evenavailable? Mr. Fitz laughed wholeheartedly. “Don’t you worry.Everything is here on the island. You just ask me and I’ll get it foryou.” I immediately felt at peace and relaxed. I would be in good hands.

Hot, heavy air hung on me like a weighted blanket as I steppedoff the small island-hopper that is the common transport in the islands. I could hear the ocean from a nearby beach. The perfumedsmell of tropical flowers filled the air. The dirt runway led from arickety shack into a jungle of lush green foliage. I squinted in thebright sunlight and spotted a short, dark-skinned, smiling man leaning against a golf-cart-size buggy.

“Welcome to paradise,” he said, and I believed we were there.

I felt like I was being greeted by Tattoo. “Come on, I’ll show you the house.”

Frangipani, named after the small, lily-like flowers growing onthe island, was a seven-bedroom villa overlooking L’Ansecoy Bay.The home featured mahogany floors and white sandstone walls.Flowing sheer curtains billowed in the breeze. The dark wood furniture and brightly colored paintings played together in a trulyCaribbean way. It was spacious compared to the boat, and wouldn’tsway with every wave. The owners wouldn’t arrive until the nextday, so for a short time I had the house to myself.

As soon as I was settled into a room and had showered andchanged, I was introduced to Irma, the house cook. She also exuded the carefree, joyful Caribbean spirit that Mr. Fitz did. Hercheerful disposition made me feel instantly at ease in her kitchen.Dressed in her Mother Hubbard flower-print dress, she wassinging when I met her.

“Child you’re gonna love it here!” she exclaimed. She laughed when I asked about the vegetables I’d ordered

before I’d come down. “Everything will arrive on Monday on da boat.”

It was Friday.I looked around the spotless kitchen. I had a hard time masking

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my shock at the contents of the fridge. There was no fresh milk, novariety of cheeses and limited vegetables. All I had for preparingthe next day’s dinner were a papaya, 24 grapefruit, baking potatoesand a large bowl of green tomatoes. Not quite the “everything youneed” that Mr. Fitz had described on the phone.

Mr. Fitz came to see how I was getting on. “It’s not exactly what I am used to,” I stated, not wanting to insult him. He just laughedand repeated, “Don’t you worry.”

I panicked, but it was Irma to the rescue. Having lived her wholelife in the islands, she knew exactly how things worked. She led meout the door to her garden, a tropical overgrowth looking out overthe azure Caribbean Sea. Humming, she wandered the misshapenrows and began picking. I smiled. We would use what we had.

Off to the right, the gardener gathered coconuts from the yardwhile Irma led me to a bench under the shade of a tree, andhunched over a wooden board that resembled a huge cheese grater.Her large frame curved over the board as she put her whole weightinto the job of extracting the thick sweet liquid for homemade coconut milk. She scrunched up her back like a cat and then extended it out. No wonder she was such a strong woman.

“We’ll save some of this for coconut custard,” she said, andpointed to a banana tree in the far corner. “In da morning, I’ll bakea cake.”

Callaloo soup was what she had in mind for a starter. Callaloo isa hearty green leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste, like strongspinach. Back in the kitchen, Irma sautéed these heart-shaped leaveswith carrots and onions and an herb called picky thyme. Singing a hymn while she stirred the pot, she added chicken stock and thecoconut milk. The final touch was a garnish of crabmeat that I’dbrought from the States. The soup was smooth, slightly peppery on

the tongue, and creamy at the same time. Irma had just saved me.Next, she taught me how to marinate hearts of palm harvested

from the inner top shoots of the cabbage palm trees on the property.“We’ll head into town to the docks tomorrow to see what fish they’shave,” she said. Before my eyes, a four-course meal was assembledout of the seemingly empty fridge and the island around me.

That night, Mr. Fitz and Irma brought me to Basil’s, a palm-thatched bamboo bar on a wooden deck three feet above the water.As we sipped rum drinks and listened to an island man on a steelguitar play a rendition of Caribbean Blues, I laughed with my newfriends and watched the stars dancing on the water. February bluesnever felt so good. ml

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt,

plus more to taste

1 pound callaloo or

2 pounds spinach

What to Do?

In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat butter and vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion, carrots, garlic and 1 teaspoon sea salt.Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add callaloo and sauté 2 more minutes. Add scotch bonnet, thyme and chicken stock.Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree in a blender and pass through a sieve. Seasonwith salt and pepper. Add coconut milk. Heat just until warm, being carefulnot to boil or the vibrant green color will turn grey. Add crabmeat and serve.

Irma’s Callaloo Soup yields 6 servings

Callaloo soup is found throughout the islands. The soup’s keyingredient is callaloo, a spinach-like leaf from the dasheenplant. You can usually find it in Caribbean grocers, butspinach is an acceptable substitute. Scotch bonnets are readilyavailable in the Caribbean, but if you cannot find them youcan substitute a habanero pepper.

1 scotch bonnet chile

or habanero pepper

1 tablespoon fresh

thyme sprigs

6 cups chicken stock

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 can coconut milk (400 ml)

½ pound crabmeat

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One of the world’s most prestigious safari companies, Mayo Oldiri of Spain, owned by Antonio Reguera—who was awarded by Safari Club International as the best

professional hunter of 2013—is now going into recreational �shing, and has just signed a contract with Cuba’s Marina Marlin. The agreement covers recreational fishing in northern Cuba, and takes into account respect for the environment and the preservation of species. The four types of methods that will be promoted are spinning, fly, trolling, and vertical jigging. Spinning will be developed in Cuba’s cays and on the open sea, where �shermen will go a�er species such as tarpon, tuna, robalo, and many others. Fly �shing will concentrate on the four most important “Super Grand Slam” species: snook, tarpon, permit and bone�sh. Anglers interested in vertical jigging

will focus on large groupers, shark, large cubera snapper and others. �is technique is a form of vertical �shing using arti�cial lures, and ranging from 40 to 100 metres. Finally, trolling refers to �shing for the largest types of �sh: sail �sh, blue marlin, striped marlin, and white marlin, as well as tuna, wahoo, and many others. �e �sheries to be promoted, run from the northern coastal community of Cojímar in Havana, to the Banco Sancho Pardo (bank), near Guanahacabibes in western Cuba, and spinning and �y �shing will be promoted in Cayo Paraiso. In the southern part of the Cuban archipelago, the Marlin/Mayo Oldiri agreement provides developing recreational �shing on the country’s second-largest island, Isla de la Juventud, as well as the Cove of Siguanea, and the cays of San Felipe and Los Indios, where all four types of �shing can be done.

Marlin and Mayo Oldiri team up to promote recreational �shing in northern Cuba

By Dominic Soave

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ALABAMA Fairhope Eastern Shore Marine Inc *Phone: 251-928-1283www.easternshoremarineinc.com10% Off transient dockage. Great Loopers 1st night is on us. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gulf Shores Homeport Marina *Phone: 251-968-4528www.homeportmarina.net10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Guntersville Alred Marina *Phone: 256-582-4400www.alredmarina.com2 nights free dockage with a 100 gallonmin. fuel purchase (min. value of $80.00).

Mobile Dog River Marina *Phone: 251-471-4517www.dogrivermarina.comFree pumpout with fuel purchase. Free courtesy vehicle when docking overnight.

Grand Mariner MarinaPhone: 251-443-6300www.grandmarinermarina.com/10% Off weekly dockage (7 night min).

Orange Beach Orange Beach Marina *Phone: 251-981-4207www.OrangeBeachMarina.com10% Off transient dockage. 20% discount on clothing.

The Wharf Marina *Phone: 251-224-1900www.thewharfmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Pickensville Pirates Marina CovePhone: 205-373-6701www.thepiratesplace.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Scottsboro Jackson County Park & MarinaPhone: 256-574-4719www.jacksoncountyparkal.com10% Off dockage. 10% Off per gallon fuel.

ARKANSAS Clarksville Spadra Waterfront MarinaPhone: 479-754-5021www.spadramarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Gamaliel 101 Boat DockPhone: 870-467-5252www.101boatdock.com10% Off transient dockage.

Royal Brady Mountain Resort & Marina *Phone: 501-767-9575bradymtn.com/5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

CALIFORNIA Balboa Island Island Marine Fuel *Phone: 949-673-1103www.islandmarinefuel.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off oil changes.

Bethel Island Sugar Barge Marina *Phone: 925-684-9075www.sugarbarge.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Corona Newport BoatsPhone: 951-371-8996www.newportboats.com10% Off parts and service.

Costa Mesa Naut-Acare Marine ServicesPhone: 949-631-582310% Off oil change. 10% Off Bilge Steam Clean.

Emeryville Emery Cove Yacht HarborPhone: 510-428-0505www.emerycove.com20% Off transient dockage.

Emeryville MarinaPhone: 510-654-3716www.emeryvillemarina.com/5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Encinitas C2C YachtsPhone: 619-972-8695www.c2conline.net1 hour of free consulting. 5% Off parts and supplies. 5% Off rate for route planning.

Fort Bragg Dolphin Isle MarinaPhone: 707-964-4113www.dolphinisle.com10% Off dockage.

Newport Beach Newport BoatsPhone: 949-646-8888www.newportboats.com10% Off parts and service.

Sacramento Alamar Marina & RestaurantPhone: 916-922-0200 ext. 5www.alamarmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off check (excluding alcohol) in restaurant.

San Diego Bay Club Hotel & MarinaPhone: 619-222-0314www.bayclubhotel.com10% Off transient dockage.

Sun Harbor MarinaPhone: 619-222-1167www.sun-harbor.com10% Off transient dockage.

San Pedro Holiday Harbor - Cabrillo MarinaPhone: 310-833-4468www.holidayharborcm.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Stockton 5 Star MarinaPhone: 209-466-2200www.5starmarina.net/25% Off daily transient rate.

Tahoe City A&M MarinePhone: 530-581-2516www.am-marine.com/10% Off parts.

Wilmington Holiday Harbor - WilmingtonPhone: 310-835-3952www.holidayharborw.com10% Off transient dockage.

COLORADO Dillon Dillon Marina *Phone: 970-468-5100www.dillonmarina.com20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off boat rentals. 10% Off any one item in the marina store.

CONNECTICUT Branford Brewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina *Phone: 203-488-8329www.byy.com/branfordVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Bruce and Johnson’s Marina West *Phone: 203-488-8329www.byy.com/branfordVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

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

Deep River Brewer Deep River Marina *Phone: 860-526-5560www.byy.com/deepriverVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Essex Brewer Dauntless MarinaPhone: 860-767-0001www.byy.com/EssexVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Dauntless Shipyard & Marina *Phone: 860-767-0001www.byy.com/EssexVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Greenwich Delamar Greenwich HarborPhone: 203-661-9800www.thedelamar.comUp to 3 nights free electric. Cannot becombined with any other offer.

Mystic Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic *Phone: 860-536-2293www.byy.com/MysticVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Mystic Seaport - The Museum ofAmerica and the SeaPhone: 860-572-5391www.mysticseaport.org$5.00 Off membership fee.

New London Burr’s MarinaPhone: 860-443-8457www.burrsmarina.com10% Off transient dockage $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Crocker’s Boatyard Inc.Phone: 860-443-6304www.crockersboatyardinc.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Thamesport MarinaPhone: 860-442-1151www.thamesportmarina.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Noank Noank Shipyard Inc.Phone: 860-536-9651www.noankshipyard.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Noank Village Boat YardPhone: 860-536-1770www.noankvillageboatyard.com10% Off transient dockage.

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

Norwich American Wharf MarinaPhone: 860-886-6363www.americanwharf.com15% Off all dockage fees not including electric. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel valid anydayof the week. $0.20 Off per gallon with a 2 night consecutive stay (Sun.-Thurs.).Offers cannot be combined. 10% Off items at the ship store.

Old Saybrook Between the Bridges Marina ResortPhone: 860-388-1431www.betweenthebridges.com25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Brewer Ferry Point MarinaPhone: 860-388-3260www.byy.com/oldsaybrookVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

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

South Norwalk Rex Marine Center, Inc.Phone: 203-866-5555www.rexmarine.com10% Off transient dockage at Rex Marine SoNo. 10% Off shorthaul and powerwash. 10% Off oil and filter change.

Stamford BoatTest.comPhone: 203-323-9900www.boattest.comOne free classified ad for 3 months ($60 value). One free month access to BoatTest.com“Archives” of 450 boats tests ($30 Value).

Brewer Yacht Haven MarinaPhone: 203-359-4500www.byy.com/StamfordVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Harbor House MarinaPhone: 203-324-0048www.stamfordboats.com15% Off transient dockage.

Harbour Square MarinaPhone: 203-644-155415% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel when paying with cash, check or shell card. $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel over 200 gallons when paying with cash,check, or shell card. 10% Off food and drinks in the restaurant.

Stratford Boardwalk Marina in StratfordPhone: 203-378-9300www.BoardwalkMarinaCT.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts.

Brewer Stratford Marina *Phone: 203-377-4477www.byy.com/stratfordVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

West Haven West Cove MarinaPhone: 203-933-3000www.wcmarina.com/15% Off transient dockage.

Westbrook Bassett Boat CompanyPhone: 860-399-5581www.bassettboat.com10% Off service.

Brewer Pilots Point Marina *Phone: 860-399-7906www.byy.com/WestbrookVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Harry’s Marine RepairPhone: 860-399-6165www.harrysmarinerepair.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Woodstock World Maritime Exchange Yacht BrokeragePhone: 860-928-7620www.worldmaritimeexchange.com/Free market analysis of your boat.

DELAWARE Bear Summit North MarinaPhone: 302-836-1800www.summitnorthmarina.com/$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel with a 100 gallon min.

Delaware City Delaware City MarinaPhone: 302-834-4172www.delawarecitymarina.biz$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Smyrna Carlisle’s Marine Inc.Phone: 302-737-0100www.carlislesmarine.com10% Off non-sale items parts/accessories.

FLORIDA Arcadia Desoto MarinaPhone: 941-627-3474www.nav-a-gator.com20% Off transient dockage.

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

Turnberry Isle Marina Yacht ClubPhone: 305-933-6934 ext. 210% Off transient dockage.

Bradenton Tarpon Pointe MarinaPhone: 941-745-1199www.manateelandings.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Twin Dolphin Marina *Phone: 941-747-8300www.twindolphinmarina.comSign up for an annual contract and receive first month free. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off for annual contract slip holdersat Pier 22 restaurant. Transient guestswho stay 2 nights or more get a $20 giftcertificate to restaurant (not valid holidays or special events).

Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach MarinaPhone: 941-778-2288www.bradentonbeachmarina.com25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Cape Canaveral Bluepoints Marina at Port Canaveral *Phone: 321-799-2860www.bluepointsmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Cape Canaveral (Port Canaveral) Cape Marina *Phone: 321-783-8410www.capemarina.com/20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Not to becombined with other fuel discounts. Other fuel discounts offered for over1000 gallons. Call marina for prices.

Cape Coral Tarpon Point MarinaPhone: 239-549-4900www.tarponpoint.com10% discount for the first night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Cape Haze Palm Island Marina *Phone: 941-697-4356www.palmislandmarina.com22% Off transient dockage. Free ice with fuel purchase.

Captiva Island South Seas Island Resort & MarinaPhone: 239-472-5111www.southseas.com/$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Tween Waters Inn & MarinaPhone: 239-472-5161 ext. 3www.tween-waters.com/10% Off transient dockage. Excludes holiday weekends.

Carrabelle The Moorings at CarrabellePhone: 850-697-2800www.mooringsatcarrabelle.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Cocoa Cocoa Village MarinaPhone: 321-632-5445www.cocoavillagemarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Coral Springs First Mate, IncPhone: 954-475-2750www.firstmateinc.com10% Off complete systems. 10% Off labor.

Dania Beach Marine Maintenance, Inc.Phone: 954-525-6236www.mmiflorida.com15% Off mechanical/electrical repairs. 10% Off yacht deliveries.

Thunderboat Marine Service CenterPhone: 954-924-9444www.thunderboatmarinecenter.com1 month free dry storage with annualcontract agreement.

Daytona Beach Adventure Yacht HarborPhone: 386-756-2180www.adventureyachtharbor.com25% Off transient dockage.

Deerfield Beach Pennell’s Marine, Inc.Phone: 954-426-2628

www.pennellsmarine.net10% Off dockage.

Delray Beach Delray Harbor Club MarinaPhone: 561-276-0376dhcmarina.com/10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Island Party Spots, LLCPhone: 888-823-4923IslandPartySpots.com10% Off total, excluding tax.

Destin Baytowne Marina at Sandestin *Phone: 850-267-7773www.sandestin.com10% Off fuel.

James Bell Yacht ServicePhone: 850-259-497310% Off maintenance service.

Duck Key Hawks Cay Resort & MarinaPhone: 305-743-9000 ext. 2www.hawkscay.com10% Off daily dockage rates in main marina, excluding holidays and special events. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel on 100 gallons or more.

Englewood Royal Palm Marina *Phone: 941-475-6882www.royalpalmmarina.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon. $0.10 Off per gallon(100 gallons or more).

Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Yacht Basin *Phone: 904- 277-4615www.suntexmarinas.com/ameliaisland20% Off transient dockage.

Fernandina Harbour MarinaPhone: 904-491-2090www.fhmarina.com2.5% Off on fuel purchases of 100 gallonor more.

Fort Lauderdale Apex MarinePhone: 954-759-7212www.apexmarinerepair.com10% Off any work performed.

Bahia Mar Beach Resort Yachting CenterPhone: 954-627-6309www.lxrluxurymarinas.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Banyan Bay MarinaPhone: 954-893-0004www.banyanbaymarina.net/25% Off transient dockage.

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

Global SatellitePhone: 954-462-1245www.globalsatellite.us10% Off Iridium and Inmarsat satellite rental fees. 5% Off listed retail price for hardware orders.

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GMPCS Satellite CommunicationsPhone: 954-973-3100www.gmpcs-us.com$100.00 Off all new mobile satelliteproduct purchases with activation.

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport- NorthPhone: 954-765-7670ftlauderdaleairport.place.hyatt.com15% Off regular rates.

Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & MarinaPhone: 954-525-6666www.pier66.hyatt.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

KB Yachts of Florida, Inc.Phone: 954-646-9661www.kbyachts.com10% Off all services.

Marina Bay Marina ResortPhone: 954-791-7600www.marinabay-fl.com10% Off transient dockage.

Marine Professionals, Inc.Phone: 954-763-4161www.marineprofessionals.com5% Off all services.

Navesink Yacht ManagementDetailing and ChartersPhone: 954-462-4583www.navesinkyachts.com20% Off management services.

Reverso PumpsPhone: 954-522-0882www.reversopumps.com20% Off retail list price of Marine FuelPolishing Systems.

Sky Limo Air CharterPhone: 954-776-9004www.skylimoaircharter.com5% Off total charter without taxes.

Watermakers, Inc.Phone: 954-467-8920www.watermakers.comComplimentary Pre-Cruise watermaker tune-up. 15% Off on all pre-filters.

Fort Myers Fort Myers Boat Club *Phone: 239-454-2628www.boatclubamerica.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gulf Harbour MarinaPhone: 239-437-0881www.gulfharbourmarina.net$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Legacy Harbour MarinaPhone: 239-461-0775www.legacyharbourmarina.com20% Off daily transient rate. 20% Off dockage.

Prosperity Pointe MarinaPhone: 239-995-2155www.prosperitypointemarina.com20% Off dockage.

Fort Myers Beach Moss MarinePhone: 239-765-6677www.mossmarine.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel withovernight dockage.

Pink Shell Beach Resort & MarinaPhone: 888-906-2853pinkshell.com/fort-myers-beach-marina/10% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates (some restrictionsmay apply).

Fort Pierce Fort Pierce City MarinaPhone: 772-464-1245www.fortpiercecitymarina.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Harbortown Marina-Fort Pierce *Phone: 772-466-7300www.harbortownmarina-fortpierce.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Walton Beach Adventure Marine & Boat Yard, LLCPhone: 850-581-2628www.adventuremarina.com10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off service labor.

Green Cove Springs Reynolds Park Yacht CenterPhone: 904-284-4667www.RPYC.info10% Off daily dockage. 5% Off monthly dockage rate.

Hobe Sound Loblolly BayPhone: 772-546-3136www.loblollymarinainfo.com10% Off transient dockage.

Hutchinson Island Harbour Isle MarinaPhone: 772-461-9049harbourisleflorida.com/$1.00/ft/night plus electric.

Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Inn Harbourside MarinaPhone: 727-517-3652www.hiharbourside.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. For marina guests only.

Islamorada Casa Morada HotelPhone: 305-664-0044www.casamorada.com15% Off standard dockage rate with hotel room reservation.

Plantation Yacht Harbor MarinaPhone: 305-852-2381www.pyh.comUp to a 10% discount on long term leases.

Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina(formerly Holiday Isle)Phone: 305-664-2321 ext. 3www.holidayisle.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Jacksonville Epping Forest Yacht ClubPhone: 904-739-7150www.efyc.com10% Off transient dockage.

Mandarin Holiday MarinaPhone: 904-268-1036mandarinholidaymarinajaxfl.com/10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Morningstar Marinas at MayportPhone: 904-246-8929www.morningstarmarinas.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palm Cove MarinaPhone: 904-223-4757www.palmcovemarina.com$0.10 Off transient dockage.

The Marina at Ortega LandingPhone: 904-387-5538www.ortegalanding.com20% Off transient dockage (daily & weekly rates). Stay a total of 7 nights in a 30 day periodand receive weekly dockage rate.

Jacksonville Beach Beach MarinePhone: 904-249-8200 ext. 0www.jaxbeachmarine.com15% Off transient dockage.

Jupiter Admirals Cove MarinaPhone: 561-745-5961www.admiralscove.netTransient guests receive $0.20 off per gallon of fuel.

Skylink Tek, Inc.Phone: 561-459-1753www.skylinktek.comFree modem upgrade.

Sportport Docking System, Inc.Phone: 561-747-0511www.sportport.com10% Off service and maintenance.

The Bluffs MarinaPhone: 561-627-6688www.thebluffsmarina.com20% Off transient dockage. Boats 50 ft or longer- Free 5 days excluding electric *Subject to availability.

Key Largo Gilbert’s ResortPhone: 305-451-1133www.gilbertsresort.com10% Off overnight dockage.

TIRELESS ChartersPhone: 215-499-8288tirelesscharters.com5% Off customary cruise pricing.

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

Key West Bight MarinaPhone: 305-809-3984www.keywestcity.com$0.05 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.

Key West City Marina at Garrison BightPhone: 305-809-3981www.keywestcity.com20% Off summer dockage rates (valid 6/1-10/1).

Key West HarbourPhone: 305-292-3121 ext. 1floridamarinaclubs.com10% Off transient dockage.

Scarlet Rose ChartersPhone: 305-304-3992keywestsportfish.com10% Off fishing charters and boat trips.

Stock Island Marina VillagePhone: 305-294-2288www.stockislandmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

LaBelle LaBelle City DocksPhone: 863-673-6355www.citylabelle.comFree dockage up to 3 days (30AMP andwater included).

Lake Worth Security Self StoragePhone: 561-207-8395www.securityselfstoragefl.com10% Off any size unit rental for durationof stay, plus member receives any pro-motion offered at the time of the rental.

Lantana Super GrafixPhone: 561-585-1519www.SuperGrafix.com15% Off boat lettering. Free one color hailport.

Lighthouse Point Lighthouse Point Yacht And Racquet ClubPhone: 954-942-6688www.lpyrc.com/home.htm10% Off dockage. 10% Off food/beverage in restaurant & clubhouse.

Little Torch Key Little Palm Island Resort & SpaPhone: 305-872-2524www.littlepalmisland.com25% discount for Harborview dock only.

Longboat Key Longboat Key Club Moorings *Phone: 941-383-8383www.longboatkeymarina.comStay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free. Valid until 9/30.

Madeira Beach Madeira Beach Municipal MarinaPhone: 727-399-2631www.madbeachmarina.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Snug Harbor Marine, Inc.Phone: 727-398-7470www.snugharborboatyard.com10% Off anti-fouling bottom job.

Marathon Banana Bay Resort & MarinaPhone: 305-743-0176www.bananabay.com20% Off transient dockage. 20% Off regular room rate Sun.-Thurs.

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

Marco Island Cedar Bay Yacht ClubPhone: 239-394-9333www.cedarbayyachtclub.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off all service work with free haulout or trailer unload. 20% Off boat rental fleet.

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Esplanade MarinaPhone: 239-394-6333www.esplanademarina.com10% Off transient dockage & get the Rewards Card for discounts at selectrestaurants/retailers.

Marina at Factory BayPhone: 239-389-2929www.themarinaatfactorybay.com10% Off transient dockage.

Merritt Island Harbortown Marina & BoatyardPhone: 321-453-0160www.harbortownmarina.com$0.25 Off per foot of guest dockage. Free pumpout with fuel purchase.

Mexico Beach Mexico Beach MarinaPhone: 850-648-8900www.mexicobeachmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Miami 5th Street MarinaPhone: 305-324-2040www.5thstmarina.com3% Off transient dockage.

Bassas CargoPhone: 305-324-8382www.bassascargo.com5% Off transient dockage.

Grove Harbour MarinaPhone: 305-854-6444 ext. 2www.groveharbourmarina.com25% Off daily transient rate.

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting CenterPhone: 305-377-3625www.seaislemarina.com5% Off transient dockage. 3% Off gas & diesel.

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

Sunset Harbour Yacht ClubPhone: 305-398-6800www.sunsetharbouryc.com/20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Naples Naples Boat ClubPhone: 239-263-2774www.naplesboatclub.comStay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free(only during summer months). $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel (call fuel dockdirectly at 239-263-4525)

The Marina at Naples Bay ResortPhone: 239-530-5134www.naplesbayresort.com$1.75/ft/night- Discounted Transient Rate $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel

New Smyrna Beach Night Swan Intracoastal Bed & BreakfastPhone: 386-423-4940www.nightswan.com20% Off transient dockage.

Niceville Bluewater Bay Marina *Phone: 850-897-2821www.bluewaterbaymarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

North Fort Myers Marinatown Yacht HarbourPhone: 239-997-7711www.marinatown.net10% Off transient dockage. One month free on annual contract.

North Miami Dockside Corporate Services, Inc.Phone: 305-733-4901www.docksidecorporateservices.com25% Off all annual, seasonal or monthlymemberships. The $100 application fees also waived. Each new member will receive a Welcome Aboard Bag.

LukFuel LLC.Phone: 305-432-3487www.lukfuel.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel with proof of Marinalife Membership.

Power House Marina, Inc.Phone: 305-892-2628www.powerhousemarina.com10% Off parts and service on Volvo Engines.

North Palm Beach North Palm Beach MarinaPhone: 561-626-4919www.opch.com25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Old Port Cove MarinaPhone: 561-626-1760www.opch.com25% Off transient dockage. Annual Lessee’s receive one month free dockage PLUS a $500 Coupon Book for fuel, dining or supplies. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Orange Park Fleming Island MarinaPhone: 904-269-0027www.flemingislandmarina.com15% Off transient dockage.

Palm Beach Palm Beach Town DocksPhone: 561-838-5463www.palmbeachtowndocks.com10% Off transient dockage.

Palm Coast Palm Coast Marina *Phone: 386-446-6370www.palmcoastmarina.net$0.02 Off per gallon with a 300 gallon fillup, $0.05 Off per gallon with a 500 gallonfill up, $0.10 Off per gallon with over1000 gallon fill up.

Palm Harbor Speckled Trout MarinaPhone: 727-787-8961www.speckledtroutmarina.com/Pay 11 months in advance and get 12th month free.

Palmetto Regatta Pointe Marina *Phone: 941-729-6021www.regattapointemarina.com25% Off transient dockage on groups of 4 or more. 1st & 13th month free for new annual customers. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Riviera Dunes MarinaPhone: 941-981-5330www.rivieradunesmarina.org$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Panama City Beach Bay Point MarinaPhone: 850-235-6911www.baypointmarina.net25% Off transient dockage.

Treasure Island Marina *Phone: 850-234-6533www.treasureislandmarina.net25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon (200 gallon minimum). 15% Off ships store purchases.

Pensacola Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor *Phone: 850-432-9620www.marinamgmt.com/marina-management-Palafox-Pier-Home.cfm10% Off transient dockage.

Pelicans Perch Marina & BoatyardPhone: 850-453-3471www.pelicansperchmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Pompano Beach Sands Harbor Hotel & MarinaPhone: 954-942-9100 ext. 2www.sandsharbor.com20% Off transient dockage. 20% Off hotel rates.

Ponce Inlet Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant *Phone: 386-767-3266www.inletharbor.com/$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Port St. Joe Port St. Joe MarinaPhone: 850-227-9393www.psjmarina.com25% Off transient dockage.

Punta Gorda Burnt Store Marina & ClubPhone: 941-637-0083www.burntstoremarina.com15% Off transient dockage.

Fishermen’s Village *Phone: 941-575-3000www.fishville.com/marina.html15% Off transient dockage. 5% Off total fuel cost.

Laishley Park Municipal MarinaPhone: 941-575-0142www.laishleymarina.com15% Off transient dockage.

Riveria Beach Smart Marine SolutionsPhone: 561-504-1505www.flmarinesolutions.com10% Off indoor storage.

Riviera Beach New Port Cove Marine CenterPhone: 561-844-2504www.opch.com25% Off dockage.

Ruskin Shell Point MarinaPhone: 813-645-1313www.shellpointmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Sarasota Marina JacksPhone: 941-955-9488www.marinajacks.com10% Off transient dockage (holidays & special events excluded).

Ramada Waterfront SarasotaPhone: 941-358-1000www.sarasotahotelmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Yacht CenterPhone: 941-365-1770www.yachtcentersrq.com5% Off full bottom paint job.

Sebastian Captain Hiram’s ResortPhone: 772-589-4345 ext. 520www.hirams.com10% Off transient dockage.

Shalimar Shalimar Yacht Basin and Marina *Phone: 850-651-0510www.shalimaryachtbasin.com20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel. Free pump-outs.

St. Augustine Anchorage Inn & MarinaPhone: 904-829-9041www.stayatanchorage.com10% Off transient dockage.

Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, Inc *Phone: 904-829-5676www.camacheeisland.com10% Off transient dockage (daily only, does not apply to weekly or monthly dockage). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Conch House Marina Resort *Phone: 904-824-4347www.conch-house.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Pier 88 Diving CoPhone: 904-540-1972www.pier88diving.com10% Off annual service contract. 10% Off new customer cleanings.

St Augustine’s Rivers Edge MarinaPhone: 904-827-0520www.29riversedgemarina.com25% Off dockage.

St. Petersburg Harborage Marina At BayboroPhone: 727-821-6347www.harboragemarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Renaissance Vinoy MarinaPhone: 727-824-8022vinoymarina.com

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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.

St. Petersburg Marina *Phone: 727-893-7329www.stpete.org/marina3% Off fuel price (w/ proof of Marinalife Membership Card) Free pump out (w/ proof of Marinalife Membership Card)

Stuart Apex MarinePhone: 772-692-7577www.apexmarinerepair.com10% Off dockage. 5% discount off repair bill.

Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina *Phone: 772-225-3700www.marriotthutchinsonisland.com20% Off hotel rooms.

Monterey Inn & MarinaPhone: 772-283-3500www.montereyinnandmarina.comFree dockage with room rental.

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

River Forest Yachting CenterPhone: 772-287-4131www.riverforestyc.com25% Off transient dockage.

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

Waterways MarinaPhone: 772-220-218520% Off transient dockage from 5/1-9/30. 10% Off transient dockage from 10/1-3/31.

Tarpon Springs Anclote Harbors MarinaPhone: 727-934-7616www.ancloteharbors.com/15% Off transient dockage.

Tarpon Landing MarinaPhone: 727-937-1100www.tarponlandingmarina.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Tavernier Mangrove MarinaPhone: 305-852-8380www.mangrovemarina.com25% Off transient dockage.

Tierra Verde Tierra Verde Resort MarinaPhone: 727-421-7711www.tierraverdemarinaresort.com/$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Treasure Island John’s Pass Marina *Phone: 727-367-3835www.marlinsdockside.com$0.07 Off per gallon of fuel.

Venice Crow’s Nest Marina Restaurant & TavernPhone: 941-484-7661 ext. 2www.crowsnest-venice.com100 gal. fuel discount: $0.07 Off withcredit card- $0.10 with cash. 1000 gal discount: $0.10 Off with credit card-$0.15 with cash.

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

GEORGIA Appling Trade Winds Marina *Phone: 888-884-0616www.twindsmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Flowery Branch Aqua-land Marina *Phone: 770-967-6811 ext. 1www.aqualandmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Savannah Bull River MarinaPhone: 912-897-7300www.bullrivermarina.com20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off fuel price (100 gallon min).

Hyatt Regency SavannahPhone: 912-238-1234www.hyattdockssavannah.com10% Off transient dockage.

Sail Harbor Marina & BoatyardPhone: 912-897-2896www.sailharbormarina.com10% Off boatyard labor.

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & SpaPhone: 912-201-2021www.westinsavannah.com20% Off dockage fees (excluding holidayweekends & special events) when member card presented at check in.

Thunderbolt MarinaPhone: 912-356-3875www.thunderboltmarine.us/$0.15 Off per foot on dockage.

St. Simons Island Morningstar Marinas/Golden IslesPhone: 912-634-1128www.morningstarmarinas.com/10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off Ship Store purchases.

Thunderbolt Savannah Bend Marina *Phone: 912-897-3625www.hallmarine.com/location5.asp$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with a 200 gallon min.

ILLINOIS Alton The Alton MarinaPhone: 618-462-9860www.altonmarina.com$200 discount for new lease holders. 20% Off dockage.

Chicago Skyway Yacht Works, LLCPhone: 773-734-7777www.skywayyachtworks.comWinter storage for $1300, includes 6 months of storage, 2 engine winteriza-tions, jack stands, blocking, power washthe bottom, haul out & launch.

Creve Coeur Captain RonsPhone: 309-427-3000www.captainronsontheriver.com/10% Off food only.

East Peoria Basta Mangiare EastportPhone: 309-699-8792www.bastaeastport.com10% Off food.

Hampton Inn, East PeoriaPhone: 309-694-0711www.hamptoninn.com$10.00 Off regular rate (corporate rate,discount does not apply during blackoutdates or special events).

Stoney Creek Inn-East PeoriaPhone: 309-694-1300www.stoneycreekinn.com10% Off rack room rate.

The Galley Restaurant & PubPhone: 309-694-6530www.peoriarestaurants.com/restau-rants/?restaurant=galley10% Off food only.

Vertucci’s Chicago Style EatsPhone: 309-699-5465www.peoriarestaurants.com/restaurants/?restaurant=vertuccis10% Off food only.

Fox Lake Ben Watts Marina Inc *Phone: 847-587-0211www.benwattsmarina.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Havana Tall Timbers MarinaPhone: 309-241-795710% Off dockage.

Hennepin Ray’s PlacePhone: 815-925-711110% Off dinner.

Henry Henry Harbor LandingsPhone: 309-364-218110% Off food.

Lacon Lacon American LegionPhone: 309-246-30775% Off menu items.

McHenry RaveWaves Professional Washing & DetailingPhone: 888-575-5556www.rwboatdetail.com15% Off boat washing & detailing services.

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Norris Joe’s PlacePhone: 309-647-922910% Off food only.

Ottawa Captain’s CovePhone: 815-434-088110% Off food only.

Starved Rock MarinaPhone: 815-433-4218 ext. 0www.starvedrockmarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

Weeta’s BoutiquePhone: 815-434-158710% Off any full priced purchase.

Peoria Cafe 401Phone: 309-673-2233www.401water.com/10% Off food only.

Hotel Pere MarquettePhone: 309-637-6555www.hotelperemarquette.com10% Off weekly rack rate or off weekend rate (Fri., Sat., Sun. only).

Jim’s Marine ServicePhone: 309-673-143310% Off catalog sales. 10% Off any winter service work, Jan.- March.

Peoria Boat ClubPhone: 309-676-948510% Off transient dockage. Free ice for transient guests.

Retro TapPhone: 309-677-6766www.oldchicago.com10% Off food only.

Rhythm Kitchen Music CafePhone: 309-676-9668www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.bizBuy 1 full price entree, get the 2nd 50% off.

Peoria Heights Illinois Valley Yacht ClubPhone: 309-682-5419www.ivyclub.org$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Local boatersnot eligible for fuel discount.

National Marine SalesPhone: 309-688-5513nationalmarinesales.com/$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Seneca Hiddencove Marina of the Seneca Yacht ClubPhone: 815-357-6869www.thehiddencovemarina.com/10% Off dockage. 10% Off food only on the Katie Hooper.

Waukegan Larsen Marine ServicePhone: 847-336-5456www.larsenmarine.com15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Wilmington Macy’s at Harborside MarinaPhone: 815-476-690010% Off food only, lunch & dinner.

INDIANA Hamilton Clark’s Landing Marina *Phone: 260-488-2169www.clarkslandingmarina.com10% Off dockage.

Michigan City Bridges Waterfront CafePhone: 219-878-0227www.pioneerpier.com15% Off food only.

KANSAS Saint Marys Andax Industries LLCPhone: 785-437-0604www.andax.com12.5% Off a carton of Marine Pacs.

KENTUCKY Albany Grider Hill Marina & ResortPhone: 1-866-387-5501www.griderhillmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Benton Big Bear Resort and Marina *Phone: 270-354-6414www.bigbearkentuckylake.com10% Off transient dockage.

Burnside Burnside MarinaPhone: 606-561-4223www.burnsidemarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Gilbertsville Kentucky Dam MarinaPhone: 270-362-8386www.kydammarina.com20% Off store merchandise.

Grand Rivers Green Turtle Bay Houseboat Rentals *Phone: 270-362-0121www.gtbhouseboats.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Jamestown Jamestown Resort & Marina *Phone: 270-343-5253www.jamestown-marina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Monticello Beaver Creek ResortPhone: 606-348-7280www.beavercreekmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Morehead Cave Run Marina, IncPhone: 606-784-9666www.caverunmarinas.com15% Off transient dockage.

LOUISIANA Delcambre North Pier MarinaPhone: 800-884-6120 ext. 1www.NorthPierMarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

New Orleans Seabrook Marine *Phone: 504-283-6001www.seabrookmarine.com/10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

MAINE Boothbay Harbor Carousel Marina *Phone: 207-633-2922www.carouselmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Camden Wayfarer Marine CorporationPhone: 207-236-4378www.wayfarermarine.com20% Off on dockage for the months ofJune & Sept.

Harpswell Dolphin Marina & Restaurant *Phone: 207-833-5343www.dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com15% Off dockage and moorings.

Holden Port Harbor Marine Bucksport MarinaPhone: 207-469-5902www.portharbormarine.com10% Off dockage.

Kennebunkport Chicks MarinaPhone: 207-967-2782www.chicksmarina.com5% Off fuel (100 gallons min).

Yachtsman Lodge & MarinaPhone: 207-967-2511www.yachtsmanlodge.com10% Off transient dockage.

Rockland Journey’s End MarinaPhone: 207-594-4444www.journeysendmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon (min. 500 gals). $0.20 Off per gallon (min.1000 gals).

South Freeport Brewer South Freeport Marine *Phone: 207-865-3181www.byy.com/South FreeportVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Southwest Harbor Dysart’s Great Harbor MarinaPhone: 207-244-0117www.dysartsmarina.com5% Off transient dockage, not to exceed$100.00. Not including shore power. Pay with cash get $0.10 off per gallon.

MARYLAND Annapolis A & B Yachtsmen Inc.Phone: 410-263-9073www.abyachtsmen.net10% Off labor.

Angler’s Sport CenterPhone: 410-757-3442www.anglerssportcenter.com10% Off rods, lures, terminal tackle, and knives.

Annapolis City MarinaPhone: 410-268-0660www.annapoliscitymarina.com20% Off dockage (excluding holidays & boat shows). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Canvas CreationsPhone: 410-267-0333www.canvascreationsinc.com10% Off Dodgers, Bimini’s, and Interiors.

Chesapeake Sailing SchoolPhone: 410-269-1594www.sailingclasses.com10% Off sailing lessons, basic, intermediate, and live aboard cruising.

Chesapeake Underwater SportsPhone: 800-244-3095www.chesapeakescuba.com10% Off equipment.

Christopher Ford Yacht Canvas IncPhone: 410-268-7180www.yachtcanvasinc.com10% Off all canvas orders.

Eastport Yacht CenterPhone: 410-280-9988www.eastportyachtcenter.com/10% Off equipment fees associated with haul out.

Mill Creek MarinaPhone: 410-263-9073www.abyachtsmen.net/MillCreek.htm$50.00 Off yearly slip.

Prana StudioPhone: 410-266-3401www.pranastudio.com20% Off 10 pass cards for yoga.

South Annapolis Yacht CenterPhone: 410-263-3661www.sa-yc.com25% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor & hauling.

Uncle Bob’s Fudge KitchenPhone: 410-263-3032www.fudgelover.com20% Off store items.

Arnold Ferry Point Marina & YachtyardPhone: 410-544-6368www.ferrypointmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Baltimore Anchorage MarinaPhone: 410-522-7200www.anchoragemarina.com$0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage(excluding holiday, festival weekends & electric).

Baltimore Marine CenterPhone: 410-675-8888www.baltimoremarinecenters.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina.

Baltimore Marine Centers at HarborViewPhone: 410-752-1122www.BMCMarinas.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina.

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Baltimore Marine Centers at Inner HarborPhone: 410-837-5339www.BMCMarinas.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina.

Bin 604 Wine SellersPhone: 410-576-044410% Off all wines, accessories, gifts, winetasting events, and classes. Wine cannotbe combined with standard case discount.

Bo Brooks at Lighthouse PointPhone: 410-558-0202www.bobrooks.com10% Off food including crabs. Excludes alcohol.

BrassworksPhone: 410-327-7280www.baltimorebrassworks.com10% Off brass and copper polishing, lacquering, and repairs. 15% Off retail sales.

Canton Self StoragePhone: 410-285-7666www.cantonselfstorage.com10% Off standard rent rates.

Dark Horse Saloon-CantonPhone: 443-449-707515% Off food and drink (excluding wings& nightly food specials).

Essex Marina and Boat SalesPhone: 410-686-3435www.essexboatsales.com10% off dockage 20% Off Sealand Vacuflush complete system & installation.

Harbor East MarinaPhone: 410-625-1700www.harboreastmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Henderson’s Wharf Marina & InnPhone: 410-732-1049www.hendersonswharfmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. Electric not included.

Kali’s CourtPhone: 410-276-4700www.kaliscourt.com5% Off entire menu.

Langermann’sPhone: 410-534-3287www.langermanns.com15% discount on lunch, dinner & drinks.*Not valid with any other offers or forhappy hour specials. Does not includebreakfast, taxes or gratuity.

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

SMS Marine Surveyors & TechniciansPhone: 410-978-2951www.satmarine.com10% Off labor services. $2.00/ft Off on marine surveys.

Sorso CafePhone: 443-682-8720www.sorsocafe.com10% off entire bill excluding alcohol.

Thomas Benassi Fine Woodworking LLCPhone: 410-409-786310% Off custom woodworking.

Tidewater Yacht Service at Port Covington Maritime CenterPhone: 410-625-4992www.tysc.com10% Off items in the ship’s store.

Cambridge Hyatt River Marsh MarinaPhone: 410-901-6380www.hyatt.com/gallery/chesamarina/Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night free (Sun-Thurs, resort fee and electric stillapply on the free night).

Chesapeake City Inn At The CanalPhone: 410-885-5995www.innatthecanal.comStay 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 Annapolis Boat SalesPhone: 410-604-6962www.annapolispowerboats.com10% Off Yamaha Repower Labor.

Piney Narrows Yacht HavenPhone: 410-643-6600www.pineynarrows.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (500 gal. min.)

Chestertown Mears Great Oak LandingPhone: 410-778-5007 ext. 1www.mearsgreatoaklanding.com/$1.75 Discounted rate for transient dockage. Valid 9/15 - 5/15. Sun-Thurs. Free Haul Out with bottom painting purchase. $500 credit to your seasonal contractwhen you bring a friend to stay at themarina for the season.

Columbia Hyper MediaPhone: 410-752-9000www.hypmedia.com20% Off Notify ASAP services and free set up.

Crisfield Somers Cove MarinaPhone: 410-968-0925www.somerscovemarina.comStay 2 nights & get 3rd night of lesser value - FREE (Holidays & Special Events excluded). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cannot be combined with other discounts).

Deale Shipwright Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-867-7686www.shipwrightharbormarina.com50% Off transient dockage on the 2nd night stay & free pumpout.

Drayden Dennis Point Marina & CampgroundPhone: 301-994-2288www.dennispointmarina.net/20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Dundalk Anchor Bay East Marina & Yacht SalesPhone: 410-284-1044www.anchorbayeastmarina.com25% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor.

Edgewater Liberty MarinaPhone: 410-266-5633www.libertymarina.com10% Off dockage (transient and contracts).

Rhode River Marina, Inc.Phone: 410-798-1658www.RhodeRivermarina.com15% Off parts. 15% Off service.

South River Boat RentalsPhone: 410-956-9729www.southriverboatrentals.com10% Off charter rentals.

Egdewater Turkey Point MarinaPhone: 410-798-1369www.turkeypointmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Essex Bay Boat SuppliesPhone: 410-574-0777www.bayboatsupplies.com20% Off transient dockage.

River Watch Marina & RestaurantPhone: 410-687-1422www.riverwatchrestaurant.com$0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage.

Sunset Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-687-7290www.sunsetharbor.com10% Off Store Purchase.

Weaver’s Marine ServicePhone: 410-686-4944www.weaversmarine.net20% Off transient dockage.

Friendship Herrington Harbour SouthPhone: 410-741-5100 ext. 120www.herringtonharbour.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel purchasesyear round. Volume discounts at 150 and300 gallons.

Galesville Hartge Chesapeake ChartersPhone: 410-867-7240www.hartge.com10% Off undiscounted charters.

Pirates Cove MarinaPhone: 410-867-2300www.piratescovemd.com10% Off transient dockage.

Georgetown Duffy Creek MarinaPhone: 410-275-2141www.duffycreekmarina.com50% Off transient dockage for 2nd nights stay. $0.05 Off on fillups over 300 gallons. Free Pumpout with 100 gallons of gas.

Georgetown Yacht BasinPhone: 410-648-5112www.gybinc.comStay 2 nights get 3rd free.

Granary MarinaPhone: 410-648-5112www.gybinc.comStay 2 nights get 3rd free.

Sassafras Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-275-1144www.sassafrasharbormarina.com10% Off transient dockage (proof of membership). 10% Off items at Marine store (except sale items).

Grasonville Lippincott MarinePhone: 410-827-9300yachtworld.com/lippincottmarine15% Off transient dockage.

The Jetty RestaurantPhone: 410-827-4959www.jettydockbar.com15% Off lunch and dinner food checkonly. Cannot be combined with anyother offer.

Havre De Grace Tidewater (Havre de Grace) MarinaPhone: 410-939-0950www.tidewatermarina.com10% Off dockage including electric fee.

Joppa MarineMax Gunpowder Cove MarinaPhone: 410-679-5454www.marinemaxgunpowdercove.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts & service labor.

Middle River Chesapeake Yachting CenterPhone: 410-335-4900www.chesapeakeyachting.com/20% Off transient dockage.

Intercoastal MarinePhone: 410-335-0458www.intercoastalmarinemd.com10% Off marine store purchase. (Notvalid with sale or discount items)

Porter’s Seneca MarinaPhone: 410-335-6563www.porterssenecamarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with min. of100 gallon purchase.

SS CanvasPhone: 410-344-1183www.sscanvas.com10% Off repairs & interiors.

Newburg Captain John’s Crabhouse & MarinaPhone: 301-259-2315www.cjcrab.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

North East Jackson Marine Yacht BasinPhone: 410-287-9400www.jacksonmarinesales.com25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon.

McDaniel Yacht Basin, IncPhone: 410-287-8121www.mcdanielyacht.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Ocean City Safe Harbor SanitationPhone: 800-292-3894

5% Off services (including emergency service).

Oxford Mears Yacht HavenPhone: 410-226-5450www.coastal-properties.com/mears.html10% Off transient dockage. Excluding Holidays. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Pasadena Pleasure Cove MarinaPhone: 410-437-6600www.pleasurecovemarina.com25% Off transient dockage (Mon-Thurs). 10% Off transient dockage (Fri-Sun). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Ridge Point Lookout MarinaPhone: 301-872-5000www.pointlookoutmarina.comStay 2 nights, get 3rd night free. 10% Off parts dept purchases.

Rock Hall Gratitude MarinaPhone: 410-639-7011www.gmarina.com10% Off transient dockage (excluding Holiday weekends).

Haven Harbour MarinaPhone: 410-778-6697www.havenharbour.comVolume discounts on gas and diesel over 50 gallons. Volume discounts on gas and diesel over 100 gallons.

High Tide InnPhone: 410-778-6697www.thehightideinn.com/25% off dockage at Haven Harbour Ma-rina if you book same day room and slip.

Osprey Point MarinaPhone: 410-639-2194www.ospreypoint.com10% Off transient dockage.

Rock Hall Landing MarinaPhone: 410-639-2224www.rockhalllanding.com/Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night of transientdockage free. Valid Sun.-Thurs.

Smilin Jakes Casual ApparelPhone: 410-639-7280www.smilinjakes.com/10% Off clothing & music.

Severna Park Magothy MarinaPhone: 410-647-2356www.magothymarina.com25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel every Wed.

Solomons Harbor Island Marina, IncPhone: 410-326-3441www.harborislandmarina.net10% Off transient dockage.

Solomons Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-326-1052www.solomonsharbormarina.com10% Off dockage. Hotel discount of $99 per night.

Solomons Yachting CenterPhone: 410-326-2401www.solomonsyachtingcenter.com/$0.20 Off per foot for transient dockage.

Spring Cove MarinaPhone: 410-326-2161www.springcovemarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with onenight stay min.

Zahniser’s Yachting CenterPhone: 410-326-2166 ext. 4www.zahnisers.com15% Off transient dockage with priorreservations. Excluding Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.Free Pump-Out with stay.

Spencerville Voyager Marine CreditPhone: 877-222-0301www.voyagercredit.com/index.php20% Off Coast Guard documentation.

St. Michaels Bob Pascal’s St. Michaels Harbour InnPhone: 410-745-9001www.harbourinn.com10% Off transient dockage. Not valid with other promotions, holidays or Sat., June- Sept. 10% off at the restaurant, excluding alcohol & holidays.

Higgins Yacht Yard, Inc.Phone: 410-745-9303www.twoswaninn.com10% Off transient dockage in high season.

St. Michaels Marina, LLCPhone: 410-745-2400www.stmichaelsmarina.com10% Off ship’s store accessories & apparel.

Stevensville Queen Anne MarinaPhone: 410-643-2021www.queenannemarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Schuman’s Cleaning ServicePhone: 410-604-2801www.schumanclean.com10% Off full topside or whole boat wax detail.

SpecialTeesPhone: 410-643-8505www.special-tees.net10% Off silk screening and embroidering,and on orders $100.00 or more.

Taylors Island Slaughter Creek MarinaPhone: 410-221-0050www.slaughtercreekmarina.comStay 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. Free pump out.

Tilghman Island Tilghman Island MarinaPhone: 410-886-2500www.TilghmanMarina.com10% Off recreational rentals.

Tracey’s Landing Calypso BayPhone: 410-867-9787www.calypsobaydockbar.com10% Off food & drinks.

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MASSACHUSETTS Boston Boston Water Boat MarinaPhone: 617-523-1027www.waterboatmarina.comStay 7 days, receive 1 free day of dockage.

Boston Yacht Haven *Phone: 617-367-5050www.thebostonyachthaven.com10% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates.

Constitution MarinaPhone: 617-241-9640www.constitutionmarina.com15% Off transient dockage for first 2 nights. Not to be combined with other discounts. Up to 25% Off discounts with VIP card at local restaurants and suppliers. Call marina for details.

Cataumet Kingman Yacht CenterPhone: 508-563-7136 ext. 110www.kingmanyachtcenter.comStay 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, IncPhone: 508-563-9366www.parkersboatyard.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off transient mooring.

Wood Duck Inn Bed & BreakfastPhone: 508-564-6404www.woodduckinnbb.comStay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free(We are a short walk from Kingman YachtCenter & we provide transportation).

East Boston Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina *Phone: 617-561-1400www.bhsmarina.com/10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.

Fall River Borden Light MarinaPhone: 508-678-7547www.bordenlight.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Transient boaters receive a Free DrinkCard upon check-in.

Gloucester Pier 7/Enos MarinePhone: 978-281-1935www.enosmarine.com20% Off dockage. 15% Off marine supplies in store. 10% Off Honda outboards. 10% Off AB Inflatables.

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

Hyannis Hyannis MarinaPhone: 508-790-4000 ext.146www.hyannismarina.comFree afternoon dockage with a fill-up atthe fuel dock. Great for visiting town ordining at one of our restaurants.

Marion Burr Bros. Boats, Inc.Phone: 508-748-0541www.burrbros.com10% Off transient dockage. 15% Off moorings.

Nantucket Hills of NantucketPhone: 508-228-1353www.gshill.com10% Off all gift items. Excluding prints & artwork.

Nantucket Boat BasinPhone: 508-325-1350www.nantucketboatbasin.comGet On Board - Save Up To 50% thisSpring & 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.

Newburyport Newburyport Boat BasinPhone: 978-465-9110newburyportmarinas.com/marinas/newburyport-boat-basin/$0.20 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’s Harborside & Ten Center restaurant.

Newburyport Harbor Marina *Phone: 978-462-3990newburyportmarinas.com/marinas/newburyport-harbor-marina/10% Off transient dockage. $0.20 Off per gallon with a transient stay.

North Falmouth Brewer Fiddler’s Cove Marina *Phone: 508-564-6327www.byy.com/northfalmouthVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

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

North Weymouth Tern Harbor MarinaPhone: 781-337-1964Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free. Excluding: July 4th & Labor Day Weekends.

Oak Bluffs Oak Bluffs MarinaPhone: 508-693-4355www.oakbluffsmarina.com10% Off dockage (must book through Marinalife).

Plymouth Brewer Plymouth Marine *Phone: 508-746-4500www.byy.com/PlymouthVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to

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25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Quincy Captain’s Cove MarinaPhone: 617-328-3331www.captainscovemarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

Salem Brewer Hawthorne Cove MarinaPhone: 978-740-9890www.byy.com/salemVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Salisbury LT Marine Services, Inc. Marine SurveyorsPhone: 603-512-6002www.ltmarineservices.com10% Off insurance appraisal.

Vineyard Haven Vineyard Haven MarinaPhone: 508-693-0720www.vineyardhavenmarina.com10% Off 200 gallons or more of fuel.

MICHIGAN Bay Harbor Bay Harbor Lake MarinaPhone: 231-439-2544www.bayharbor.com10% Off transient dockage.

Benton Harbor Pier 1000 Marina, LLC *Phone: 269-927-4471www.pier1000.com10% Off retail items in ships store.

Cedarville Viking Boat HarborPhone: 906-484-3303www.vikingboatharbor.com10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Chesterfield Jefferson NorthPhone: 586-725-1338www.LandMmarine.net10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor on any service or repairsfor new customers.

East Tawas Jerry’s MarinaPhone: 989-362-8641www.jerrysmarina.com20% Off your first year of seasonal dockage.

Fair Haven Terry’s MarinaPhone: 586-709-9559www.terrysmarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

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

Holland Spine Align, Inc.Phone: 616-392-4565www.chirobed.com10% Off the purchase of a Yacht Mattress.

Macatawa Eldean Shipyard *Phone: 616-335-5843www.eldean.com10% Off transient dockage.

Monroe Riverfront Marina *Phone: 734-242-073720% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Muskegon Great Lakes Marina *Phone: 231-759-8230www.greatlakesmarina.com/5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

New Buffalo Oselka Marina *Phone: 269-469-2600 ext. 4www.oselkamarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Onekama The Portage Point Inn & Yacht ClubPhone: 231-889-4222www.portagepointinn.com20% Off dockage.

Petoskey Petoskey City Marina *Phone: 231-347-6691 Summerwww.petoskey.us10% Off transient dockage.

St. Clair Shores Harbor 9 MarinaPhone: 586-776-5650www.harbor9marina.net10% Off transient dockage.

Jefferson Beach MarinaPhone: 586-778-7600www.jbys.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

St. Joseph Harbor Isle MarinaPhone: 269-982-0812www.harborislemarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Standish Eagle Bay MarinaPhone: 989-846-6065www.eaglebaymarina.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

MINNESOTA Bayport Bayport Marina *Phone: 651-439-2040www.bayportmarina.com/20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off parts & labor.

Hastings King’s Cove MarinaPhone: 651-480-8900www.kingscove.com/10% Off transient dockage.

St. Paul Watergate MarinaPhone: 651-695-3780www.watergatemarina.net20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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MISSISSIPPI Biloxi Maritime & Seafood Industry MuseumSchooner Pier ComplexPhone: 228-435-6320www.maritimemuseum.org/10% Off transient dockage.

Columbus Columbus MarinaPhone: 662-327-8450www.columbusmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Iuka Aqua Yacht Harbor *Phone: 662-423-2222 ext.10www.aquayachtharbor.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

MISSOURI Lake Ozark MarineMax Lake OzarkPhone: 573-365-5382www.marinemaxmissouri.com/5% Off fuel to Marinalife members.

Osage Beach Formula Boats of Missouri *Phone: 573-302-8000www.formulaboatsmo.com10% Off provisions in Gas Dock (excludes fuel). Free pumpouts.

Portage des Sioux Sioux HarborPhone: 636-899-163420% Off transient dockage.

Saint Charles Port Charles Harbor *Phone: 636-250-2628www.portcharlesharbor.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts. 5% Off labor.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Freedom Ossipee Lake Marina *Phone: 603-539-8456www.ossipeelakemarina.com15% Off boat rentals. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. $200 towards a new boat purchase. 10% Off in-store purchase.

Portsmouth Harbour Place MarinaPhone: 603-436-0915www.marinaharbourplace.com/10% Off dockage.

NEW JERSEY Atlantic City Golden Nugget Atlantic City Marina Phone: 609-441-8482 ext. 1www.goldennugget.com25% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs.Holidays excluded. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Kammerman’s Atlantic City MarinaPhone: 609-348-8418www.kammermansmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Atlantic Highlands Atlantic Highlands Municipal MarinaPhone: 732-291-1670 ext. 0

www.ahnj.com/ahnj/HarborStay 6 nights and get the 7th night free. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Bayville Good Luck Point MarinaPhone: 732-269-370010% Off transient dockage.

Ocean Gate Yacht BasinPhone: 732-269-2565www.oceangateyb.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Blackwood Mobile Marine DetailingPhone: 855-401-8200www.mobilemarinedetailing.com10% Off all services.

Brick Manasquan River ClubPhone: 732-840-0300www.manasquanriverclub.com/5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Brielle Hoffman’s Marina EastPhone: 732-528-6200www.hoffmansmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hoffman’s Marina WestPhone: 732-528-6200www.hoffmansmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Cape May Canyon Club Resort MarinaPhone: 609-884-0199www.canyonclubmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

South Jersey MarinaPhone: 609-884-2400www.SouthJerseyMarina.com10% Off transient dockage bookedthrough Marinalife at least 7 days prior to arrival.

Forked River Marina at Southwinds *Phone: 609-693-6288www.southwindsharbourmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off purchases at the ships store.

Silver Cloud Harbor MarinaPhone: 609-693-2145www.forkedrivermarinas.com25% Off transient dockage.

The Marina at Tall OaksPhone: 609-693-2145www.forkedrivermarinas.com25% Off transient dockage.

Wilberts MarinaPhone: 609-693-2145www.forkedrivermarinas.com25% Off transient dockage.

Highlands Sandy Hook Bay MarinaPhone: 732-872-1511www.sandyhookbaymarina.comStay 3 nights get the 4th night free. Free complimentary cocktail per boaterat Beacon on the Bay.

Jersey City Liberty Landing Marina *Phone: 201-985-8000 ext. 218www.suntexmarinas.com/libertylanding15% Off transient dockage.

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

Lavallette Ocean Beach MarinaPhone: 732-793-7460www.oceanbeachmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel

Longport Seaview Harbor MarinaPhone: 609-823-2626www.seaviewharbormarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

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

Point Pleasant Beach Crystal Point Yacht Club *Phone: 732-892-2300www.crystalpointyachtclub.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Princeton Junction Bugher Marine ServicesPhone: 609-275-2600www.bughermarine.com10% off marine surveys, capt’s services, boat delivery, training, repo & custody services.

Red Bank Navesink Yachts Management, Detailing & ChartersPhone: 732-671-9358www.navesinkyachts.com20% Off management service.

Sea Bright Cove Sail MarinaPhone: 732-842-531920% Off transient dockage. 10% Off emergency haul-out.

Tuckerton Sheltered Cove MarinaPhone: 609-296-9400www.shelteredcovemarina.com/10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off marine supplies, excludes partsand electronics.

Waretown Holiday Harbor Marina & Yacht SalesPhone: 609-693-7188www.yachtworld.com/holidayharboryachtsales/15% Off transient dockage.

Weehawken Lincoln Harbor Yacht ClubPhone: 201-319-5100 ext. 3www.lincolnharbormarina.com10% Off transient dockage with a max of 3 nights, under 50 feet.

NEW YORK Aquebogue Lighthouse MarinaPhone: 631-722-3400www.lighthousemarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Babylon Babylon MarinePhone: 631-587-0333www.yachtworld.com/babylon/babylon_8.html15% Off transient dockage.

Bohemia Thomas Power Systems Inc.Phone: 631-589-333010% Off new Kohler, Onan, Westerbeke, Fischer Panda, Marine RV and stand by generators. 10% Off new Cruisair and Marineair air conditioning systems. Factory Authorized Sales and Service. 10% Off the above listed for parts.

Brewerton Ess-Kay Yards IncPhone: 315-676-2711www.ess-kayyards.com25% Off dockage. 10% Off in ship store. 10% Off haulouts.

Brookhaven Beaver Dam MarinaPhone: 631-286-7816www.boatrenting.com15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.

Brooklyn Marine Basin MarinaPhone: 718-372-5700www.marinebasinmarina.com25% Off transient dockage, except holidays.

City Island City Island Yacht SalesPhone: 718-885-2300www.cityislandyachts.com15% Off transient dockage.

Minneford MarinaPhone: 718-885-2000www.minnefordmarina.com10% Off transient dockage

Connelly Certified Marine Service, Inc.Phone: 845-339-3060www.certifiedmarineservice.com10% Off dockage.

Croton on Hudson Half Moon Bay MarinaPhone: 914-271-5400www.halfmoonbaymarina.com$1.00 Off per foot on transient dockage

East Hampton East Hampton Point MarinaPhone: 631-324-8400 ext. 28www.easthamptonpoint.com10% Off transient dockage.

Gardiner’s MarinaPhone: 631-324-5666 ext. 2www.sea-incorp.com10% Off transient dockage. (Sun.-Thurs, 5/15-10/15).

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Halsey’s MarinaPhone: 631-324-5666 ext. 2www.sea-incorp.com10% Off transient dockage. (Sun.-Thurs, 5/15- 10/15).

Three Mile Harbor Marina & BoatyardPhone: 631-324-1320www.tmhmarina.com20% Off dockage Mon.-Wed. 20% Off published rates at SEA-incorp.com.

Fair Haven Fair Point MarinaPhone: 800-947-9480www.fairpointmarina.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fire Island Pines Pines Marina Fire IslandPhone: 631-597-9581www.pinesmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Freeport Mako MarinaPhone: 516-378-7331makomarinacummins.com/20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Glen Cove Brewer Yacht Yard at Glen Cove *Phone: 516-671-5563www.byy.com/Glen CoveVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Greenport Brewer Stirling Harbor Marina *Phone: 631-477-0828www.byy.com/NYmarinas/greenportstirlingharborVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Yacht Yard at GreenportPhone: 631-477-9594www.byy.com/GreenportVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Mitchell Park MarinaPhone: 631-477-2200 ext. 1www.villageofgreenport.org/marina-mitchell-park-greenport-village.php10% Off transient dockage Mon. - Thurs.

Hampton Bays Hampton Watercraft & MarinePhone: 631-728-8200www.hamptonwatercraft.com15% Off transient dockage.

Huntington Atlantic Marine Electrical Services, IncPhone: 631-470-4085www.atlanticmarineinc.com10% Off labor rates.

West Shore MarinaPhone: 631-427-3444 ext. 3westshoremarina-li.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Willis Marine Center, Inc.Phone: 631-421-3400www.willismarine.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lake George Dunham’s Bay Sea RayPhone: 518-656-9244www.dunhamsbaysearay.com10% Off ship’s store.

Latham Dunham’s Bay Sea RayPhone: 518-785-6172www.dunhamsbaysearay.com10% Off ship’s store.

Lindenhurst RPM MarinePhone: 631-957-1901www.rpmmarineinc.com5% Off repairs. Special discounts on new boat purchases. 10% Off paints, parts, & accesories, etc.

Mamaroneck Brewer Post Road Boat Yard *Phone: 914-698-0295www.byy.com/mamaroneckVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Mattituck Strong’s Water Club & MarinaPhone: 631-298-4739www.strongswaterclub.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Montauk Diamond Cove Marina, Inc.Phone: 631-668-6592montaukvacations.com/diamondcov-emarina.htm10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off short haul.

Montauk Yacht ClubPhone: 631-668-7702www.montaukyachtclub.comStay 2 nights and get 3rd night of dockage free (valid Sun-Thurs from 4/15- 5/24 & Labor Day - 11/1).*Excludes Columbus Day Weekend Half-priced utilities (valid from 5/25 - Labor Day).

Star Island Yacht Club & MarinaPhone: 631-668-5052www.starislandyc.com$0.50 Off per foot transient dockageSun.-Wed. Excluding Holidays & Tournaments. Gas and Diesel at “Cash Price” when paying with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Shell credit cards.

New Baltimore Donovan’s Shady Harbor MarinaPhone: 518-756-8001www.shadyharbormarina.com10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel over 200 gallons.

New Rochelle New Rochelle Municipal Marina *Phone: 917-559-2827www.newrochelleny.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

New York MarineMax at Chelsea PiersPhone: 212-336-7873 ext.7www.marinemaxmanhattan.com/10% Off transient dockage Mon. - Thurs.for vessels under 75ft.

Newburgh Riverfront MarinaPhone: 845-661-4914www.riverfrontmarinanewburgh.com20% Off transient dockage.

North Tonawanda Smith Boys, Inc.Phone: 716-695-3472www.smithboys.com15% Off transient dockage.

Plattsburgh Champlain Boatworks at Snug Harbour MarinaPhone: 518-561-2134www.visitadirondacks.com/recreation/champlain-boat-works-snug-harbour-marina10% Off transient dockage.

Port Jefferson Danfords Hotel & Marina *Phone: 631-928-5200 ext. 123www.danfords.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off Hotel Stay (located on property). 10% Off at Wave Restaurant (Located On Danfords Property).

Port Washington Brewer Capri Marina *Phone: 516-883-7800www.byy.com/NYLocations/PortWashington/Welcome.aspxVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Rensselaer Albany Yacht ClubPhone: 518-445-9587www.albanyyachtclub.com$0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Riverhead Treasure Cove Resort MarinaPhone: 631-727-8386www.treasurecoveresortmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. 15% Off transient dockage when you joinor renew your Marinalife membership at Treasure Cove, for that stay only. Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd consecutivenight free.

Rye Tide Mill Yacht Basin *Phone: 914-967-2995www.tidemill.com10% Off transient dockage.

Saugerties Saugerties MarinaPhone: 845-246-7533www.saugertiesmarina.com15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off fuel. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.

Sayville Checkmate Marine Services, Inc.Phone: 631-495-3326

5% Off parts. 10% Off labor.

South Jamesport Great Peconic Bay MarinaPhone: 631-722-3565www.greatpeconicbaymarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Southold Brick Cove MarinaPhone: 631-477-0830www.brickcove.com10% Off transient dockage. $10.00 Off marine supplies.

Stony Point Stony Point Bay MarinaPhone: 845-429-0100www.stonypointbaymarina.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Tarrytown Tarrytown MarinaPhone: 914-631-1300www.tarrytownboatclub.com$0.50 Off per foot transient dockage.

Union Springs Hibiscus HarborPhone: 315-889-5086www.tradeayacht.com10% Off transient dockage.

West Haverstraw Haverstraw Marina *Phone: 845-429-2001www.haverstrawmarina.com15% Off transient dockage.

Samalot MarinePhone: 845-429-0404www.samalotmarine.com10% Off store purchases, does not include sale items or food purchases.

Westhampton Beach Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel and MarinaPhone: 631-288-2500 ext. 4www.bathandtennis.com20% Off transient dockage. Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free (Mon.-Thurs.) Dockage discounts cannot be combined. Hotel and spa discounts available toshort-term transients (Mon.-Thurs).

Whitehall Whitehall Marina at Lock 12Phone: 518-499-9700www.whitehallmarinaatlock12.com/10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.

NORTH CAROLINA Beaufort Jarrett Bay BoatworksPhone: 252-728-2690www.jarrettbay.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Belhaven Dowry Creek MarinaPhone: 252-943-2728www.dowrycreekmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

River Forest Marina & ShipyardPhone: 252-943-2151 ext. 1riverforestmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off instock parts in the ship’s store.

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Coinjock Coinjock Marina *Phone: 252-453-3271 ext. 1www.coinjockmarina.com15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off marine supplies.

Midway Marina & MotelPhone: 252-453-3625www.midwaymarina.com$0.02 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.

Hatteras Hatteras Harbor MarinaPhone: 252-986-2166www.hatterasharbor.com10% Off purchases from ship store.

Morehead City Morehead City Yacht Basin *Phone: 252-726-6862 ext. 3www.moreheadcityyachtbasin.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of the dock price for fuel (additional fuel discounts for 500 gallons+).

New Bern New Bern Grand MarinaPhone: 252-638-031825% Off dockage for daily & weekly stay.

Oriental River Dunes *Phone: 252-249-4908 ext. 2 www.riverdunes.com/harbor10% Off transient dockage.

Whittaker Creek Yacht HarborPhone: 252-670-3759www.whittakercreek.com25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 20% Off pumpout.

Southport St. James Plantation MarinaPhone: 910-253-0463www.stjamesplantation.com25% Off transient dockage. Complimentary pump out.

Wilmington Cape Fear MarinaPhone: 910-772-9277www.bbyachts.com10% Off transient dockage.

Wilmington Marine CenterPhone: 910-395-5055www.wilmingtonmarine.com$0.50 Off per foot transient fee for boats tied up by 4pm. $0.10 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.

Wrightsville Beach Dockside MarinaPhone: 910-256-3579www.thedockside.com20% Off transient dockage.

MarineMax CarolinasPhone: 910-256-8100www.marinemax.com10% Off labor cost.

OHIO Lorain Copper Kettle MarinaPhone: 440-282-6301www.copperkettlemarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club *Phone: 440-288-0500www.lsyc.info

25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Marblehead Anchors Away Marina *Phone: 419-734-1395www.anchorsawaymarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel & free pumpout with purchase.

Port Clinton Lakefront MarinaPhone: 419-734-5576www.lakefrontmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas Internationalproperties.

MarineMax Catawaba IslandPhone: 419-797-4492www.marinemax.com10% Off transient dockage.

Put-in-Bay Miller’s MarinaPhone: 419-285-5902www.millerferry.com/attractions/millermarina.html10% Off transient dockage (new customers only).

Sandusky Battery Park Marina *Phone: 419-625-6142www.batterypark.com/10% Off dockage.

Sandusky Harbor MarinaPhone: 419-627-1201www.sanduskyharbor.com/5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Toledo Great Lakes ScuttlebuttPhone: 877-775-2538www.greatlakesscuttlebutt.com/forms/email-sign-up/Free subscription to Great Lakes Scuttlebutt online magazine.

Vermilion Romp’s Water Port, IncPhone: 440-967-4342www.romps.comStay 2 nights transient dockage, receive the 3rd night free. Free game of miniature golf for each child under 18 aboard a vessel with transient dock lease.

OKLAHOMA Afton Harbors View MarinaPhone: 918-782-3277www.harborsviewmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Sand Springs Pier 51 MarinaPhone: 918-865-2197www.pier51marina.com5% Off items in ship’s store.

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Piers at Penn’s LandingPhone: 215-351-4101 www.thepiersmarina.com25% Off transient dockage.

RHODE ISLAND Barrington Brewer Cove Haven Marina *Phone: 401-246-1600www.byy.com/Barrington/Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Block Island Champlin’s Marina & ResortPhone: 401-466-7777www.champlinsresort.com$0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage all year. 10% Off purchases at the Ship Store & Restaurant with dockage.

Jamestown Conanicut Marina *Phone: 401-423-7158www.conanicutmarina.com$5.00 Off per transient night at ship’s store and chandlery.

Newport Brewer Street Boat Works Ltd.Phone: 401-847-0321www.bsbw.com5% Off Labor.

Goat Island MarinaPhone: 401-849-5655www.newportexperience.com$0.10 Off per gallon of diesel. $0.05 Off per gallon of gas.

Newport Harbor Hotel & MarinaPhone: 401-848-3310www.newporthotel.com10% Off dockage fees. Valid May, June & Oct. Sun-Thurs only. (Holidays & special events excluded). 10% Off food total in Pier 40 Seafood &Spirits Restaurant. Alcohol, tax & gratuitynot included.

Newport Marina, IncPhone: 401-849-2293www.newportmarina.com/20% Off transient dockage 5/6-6/15. 10% Off transient dockage 9/15-10/23.

Newport Yachting Center *Phone: 401-847-9047 ext. 1www.newportyachtingcenter.com10% Off transient dockage Sunday-Thursday.

West Wind MarinaPhone: 401-849-4300www.westwindmarina.com35% Off transient dockage during Fall & Spring Seasons. Valid 9/18- 12/31and 4/15- 6/15.

Portsmouth Brewer Sakonnet Marina *Phone: 401-683-3551www.byy.com/portsmouthVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Wakefield Belle Vue Yachting CenterPhone: 401-782-8899www.pjmarina.com/$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel without transient stay. $0.10 Off per gallon with transient stay.

Point Judith MarinaPhone: 401-789-7189www.pjmarina.com/$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Silver Spring MarinePhone: 401-783-0783www.silverspringmarine.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off dockage.

Snug Harbor Marina *Phone: 401-783-7766www.snugharbormarina.com$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. $0.07 if paying with cash. 10% Off bait & tackle.

Warwick Apponaug Harbor MarinaPhone: 401-739-5005www.apponaugmarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Bassett Boat CompanyPhone: 401-886-7899www.bassettboats.com10% Off service.

Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina *Phone: 401-884-1810www.byy.comVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Yacht Yard at CowessettPhone: 401-884-0544www.byy.com/WarwickVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Westerly Lotteryville MarinaPhone: 401-348-806420% Off transient dockage.

Wickford Brewer Wickford Cove Marina *Phone: 401-884-7014www.byy.com/Wickford/index.cfmVisitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receivethe Cruising Club Card upon their 1st night stay. The card entitles you to25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

SOUTH CAROLINA Beaufort Downtown Marina of Beaufort *Phone: 843-524-4422www.downtownmarinabeaufort.com/10% Off purchases at the ships store (excluding fuel/dockage).

Easy Rentals Inc.Phone: 843-524-227630% Off equipment.

Port Royal Landing Marina, Inc *Phone: 843-525-6664www.portroyallandingmarina.com$0.15 Off per foot for daily dockage. Stay 2 nights at daily rate & get 3rd nightfree OR stay 5 nights at the daily rate &get 6th and 7th nights free. $0.10 Off per gallon of 100 gallons or more.

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Charleston Charleston City BoatyardPhone: 843-884-3000www.thecityboatyard.com10% Discount on parts.

Charleston City Marina *Phone: 843-723-5098www.megadock.us$0.05 Off per gallon of diesel & gas.

Dataw Island Dataw Island MarinaPhone: 843-838-8410www.datawmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel, min. 100 gals.

Daufuskie Island Freeport MarinaPhone: 843-290-9336www.daufuskiefreeport.com10% Off dockage. 10% Off Daufuskie Crab Co. Restaurant. 10% Off goods in general store.

Georgetown Georgetown Landing MarinaPhone: 843-546-1776www.georgetownlandingmarina.com25% Off transient dockage. Free wireless internet access.

Harborwalk MarinaPhone: 843-546-4250www.harborwalkmarina.com/Stay 3 nights or more and get a 15% discount on dockage rate.

Hilton Head Harbour Town Yacht Basin *Phone: 843-671-2704www.seapines.com/$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palmetto Bay MarinaPhone: 843-785-3910www.palmettobaymarinahhi.com10% Off Marina logo items at Charter Office.

Skull Creek Marina *Phone: 843-681-8436www.theskullcreekmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off bottom paint job including haul out and launch.

Hilton Head Island Seahorse Yacht Charters & DeliveriesPhone: 843-422-1023www.captaindiana.com/home10% discount on our crewed charter rates. 10% Off yacht deliveries or captainingservices (power and sail including catamarans).

John’s Island Bohicket Marina & MarketPhone: 843-768-1280www.bohicket.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Little River BW’s MarinaPhone: 843-249-1941www.bwsmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Coquina Yacht ClubPhone: 843-249-9333www.coquinayachtclub.com25% Off transient dockage.

Mount Pleasant Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina *Phone: 843-284-7062www.charlestonharborresort.com10% 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 DunesPhone: 843-315-7777www.grandedunes.com/10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Osprey MarinaPhone: 843-215-5353www.ospreymarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

North Myrtle Beach Barefoot Marina *Phone: 843-390-2011www.thebarefootmarina.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Harbourgate MarinaPhone: 843-249-8888www.harbourgatemarina.com/15% Off transient short term dockage & electric. $20 Off per contract month for annual,semi-annual slip holders.

Pawleys Island Heritage Plantation MarinaPhone: 843-237-3650www.heritageplantation.com$1.25/ft daily transient rate & free pump-out.

TENNESSEE Andersonville Stardust Resort & MarinaPhone: 865-494-7641www.stardustmarina.com10% Off cabin rental. Must show Marinalife card at check-in.

Byrdstown Eagle Cove MarinaPhone: 931-864-3456www.eaglecoveresort.net5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Camden Kentucky Lake Birdsong Resort & MarinaPhone: 731-584-7880www.birdsongresort.com10% Off transient dockage. Reserve a 3 month slip, receive 1 month free. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Stay 3 nights, receive the 4th night free at the hotel. 10% Off parts, service, towing, & boating accessories. $100.00 Off any new boat. $50.00 Off any small outboard engine.

Celina Holly Creek ResortPhone: 931-243-2116www.hollycreek.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas Internationalproperties.

Chattanooga Lakeshore MarinaPhone: 423-870-2000www.lsmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Guild Hales Bar Marina & ResortPhone: 423-942-9000www.halesbarmarina.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Parsons Perryville MarinaPhone: 731-847-2444www.perryvillemarina.net10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Springville Mansard Island Resort and MarinaPhone: 731-642-5590www.mansardisland.com10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off lodging & camping.

Waverly Cuba Landing MarinaPhone: 931-296-2822www.cubalandingmarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

TEXAS Austin Emerald Point Marina *Phone: 512-266-1535www.emeraldpointmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Corpus Christi Cardinal Maritime ServicesPhone: 361-443-1940www.cardinal-maritime.com10% Off Cardinal Clean & Detail. 15% Off Marine Maintenance/Service.

Flower Mound Twin Coves MarinaPhone: 972-724-1804www.twincovesmarina.com/5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Grapevine Scotts Landing MarinaPhone: 817-481-4549www.scottslandingmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Silver Lake MarinaPhone: 817-481-1918www.silverlakemarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Kemah Marina Del SolPhone: 281-334-3909www.marinadelsoltx.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Lewisville Pier 121 MarinaPhone: 972-625-2233www.Pier121marina.com

5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Montgomery Walden MarinaPhone: 936-582-1060www.waldenmarina.com5% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Waterpoint MarinaPhone: 936-788-2628www.waterpointmarina.com/25% discount on full day rentals & 15% discount on half day rentals (Boats Only, Mon.-Thurs. with at least 1 day advanced reservation).

Rockport Key Allegro Marina *Phone: 361-729-8264www.keyallegromarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Whitesboro Texoma Marina *Phone: 903-523-4308www.marinequest.com10% Off slip or cabin rentals.

VIRGINIA Arlington Boaters PlanetPhone: 202-215-1300www.boatersplanet.comDiscounts on boat parts & products.

Cape Charles King’s Creek Marina and ResortPhone: 757-331-8640www.kingscreekmarina.com$0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel.

Charles City River’s Rest Marina & ResortPhone: 804-829-2753www.riversrest.com/10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Free pump out. 10% Off boat supplies.

Chesapeake Atlantic Yacht BasinPhone: 757-482-2141www.atlanticyachtbasin.com10% Off retail store purchases.

Dahlgren Machodoc Creek MarinaPhone: 540-663-2741www.machodoccreek.com/20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts purchased in store.

Deltaville Chesapeake Cove MarinaPhone: 804-776-685520% Off transient dockage.

Deltaville MarinaPhone: 804-776-9812www.deltavillemarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 per gallon of fuel.

Deltaville Yachting CenterPhone: 804-776-9898www.dycboat.com20% Off dockage (not including electric). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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Dozier’s Regatta PointPhone: 804-776-6711www.doziermarinegroup.com/regattapoint/25% Off dockage.

Fishing Bay Harbor Marina *Phone: 804-776-6800www.fishingbay.com$0.25 Off per foot transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Norview MarinaPhone: 804-776-6463www.norviewmarina.com15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Monroe Old Point Comfort MarinaPhone: 757-788-4308www.oldpointcomfortmarina.com/$1.50/ft/night discount transient rate for Marinalife members. Proof of membership required.

Gloucester Point York River Yacht Haven *Phone: 804-642-2156www.yryh.net/Stay for 3 days-Pay for 2.

Hampton Downtown Hampton Public PiersPhone: 757-727-1276www.downtownhampton.com20% Off transient dockage excluding electric. Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free.

Salt Ponds Marina ResortPhone: 757-850-4300www.saltpondsmarinaresort.com$0.25 per foot off standard rate. Excludes holidays.

Sunset Boating Center and Dry StoragePhone: 757-722-3325www.sunsetboatingcenter.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hayes Crown Pointe Marina *Phone: 804-642-6177www.crownpointemarina.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Heathsville Ingram Bay MarinaPhone: 804-580-7292www.ingrambaymarina.com$0.25 Off per foot discount for Marinalife members. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Irvington The Tides Inn Marina *Phone: 804-438-4418www.tidesinn.com10% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs.Excluding holidays. Registered guests receive $0.05 per gallon discount off pump price.

The Tides Lodge MarinaPhone: 804-438-6000www.tidesinn.com10% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs.Excluding holidays.

Kilmarnock Chesapeake Boat Basin *Phone: 804-435-3110 ext. 4 www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Kinsale Port Kinsale Marina *Phone: 804-472-2044www.portkinsale.com10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off items in the ship store. Exclud-ing beer & wine.

White Point Marina, IncPhone: 804-472-2977www.whitepointmarina.com15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cash sales only).

Moneta Smith Mountain Yacht ClubPhone: 540-297-4484www.smithmountainyachtclub.com3rd night of transient dockage free.

Newport News Deep Creek LandingPhone: 757-877-9555www.deepcreeklanding.com10% Off transient dockage.

Norfolk Bay Point MarinaPhone: 757-362-8432www.littlecreekmarina.com25% Off dockage.

Cobb’s Marina IncPhone: 757-588-5401www.cobbsmarina.com20% Off dockage.

Little Creek Marina *Phone: 757-362-3600www.littlecreekmarina.com25% Off dockage.

Vinings Landing *Phone: 757-587-8000www.viningslanding.com25% Off dockage.

Waterside MarinaPhone: 757-625-3625www.watersidemarina.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Willoughby Harbor MarinaPhone: 757-583-4150www.willoughbyharbormarina.com25% Off dockage.

North Mobjack Bay Marina Inc. *Phone: 804-725-724510% Off transient dockage.

Portsmouth Ocean Marine Yacht CenterPhone: 757-321-7432www.oceanmarinellc.com$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Portsmouth Boating CenterPhone: 757-397-2092www.portsmouthboating.com20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Complimentary pumpout.

Tidewater Yacht MarinaPhone: 757-393-2525www.tyamarina.com10% Off transient dockage (except for holidays and special events). $0.05 Off per gallon of diesel fuel.

Reedville Smith Point MarinaPhone: 804-453-4077www.smithpointmarina.com15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off hauling fee. 50% Off pumpout.

Stafford Hope Springs Marina *Phone: 540-659-1128www.hopespringsmarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

Topping Regent Point MarinaPhone: 804-758-4457www.regentpointmarina.com20% Off transient dockage.

Urbanna Dozier’s Point Urbanna MarinaPhone: 804-758-0000www.doziermarinegroup.com/regattapoint/$0.25 Off per foot on transient dockage.

Virginia Beach Long Bay Pointe MarinaPhone: 757-321-4550www.longbaypointemarina.com/$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Marina Shores MarinaPhone: 757-496-7000www.marinashores.com/10% Off dockage.

Rudee’s Inlet Station MarinaPhone: 757-422-2999www.rudeesmarina.com/10% Off transient dockage.

Virginia Beach Fishing CenterPhone: 757-491-8000www.virginiafishing.com10% Off transient dockage.

Weems Carters Cove MarinaPhone: 804-438-5273www.carterscovemarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

Williamsburg Kingsmill Resort and MarinaPhone: 757-253-1703www.kingsmill.com10% Off overnight dockage. Daily transient dockage is complimentary. Free appetizers with the purchase of twoentrees at the James Landing Grille.

WASHINGTON Allyn Port of Allyn Waterfront ParkPhone: 360-275-2430www.portofallyn.com15% Off dockage.

Anacortes Anacortes Yacht ChartersPhone: 360-293-4555 ext. 200www.ayc.com5% Off on yacht charter (before tax).

Bellevue Newport Yacht BasinPhone: 206-267-2535www.newportyachtbasin.com/20% Off first month for permanentmoorage.

Bellingham Hotel BellwetherPhone: 360-392-3100www.hotelbellwether.com10% Off at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill inthe Hotel Bellwether when you stay anight in the hotel.

Blaine Semiahmoo MarinaPhone: 360-371-0440www.semiahmoomarina.com20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off in store.

Brinnon Pleasant Harbor Marina *Phone: 360-796-4611www.pleasantharbormarina.com$0.10 off per gallon over 100 gallons.

Coupeville Coupeville WharfPhone: 360-678-5020www.portofcoupeville.org10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gig Harbor Harbor Place MarinaPhone: 253-851-4270www.harborplacemarina.com10% Off dockage.

Seattle Shilshole Bay MarinaPhone: 206-787-3006www.portseattle.org$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Tacoma Breakwater Marina *Phone: 253-752-6663www.breakwatermarina.com10% Off transient dockage.

WISCONSIN Oconto Hi Seas MarinaPhone: 920-834-2565www.hiseasmarina.com10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Racine Reefpoint Marina *Phone: 262-633-7171www.reefpointmarina.org10% Off transient dockage. 5% Off annual slip.

Sheboygan Harbor Centre Marina *Phone: 920-458-6665www.harborcentre.com/$0.25 Off per foot per night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay Marine CenterPhone: 920-743-3311www.sturgeonbaymarinas.com10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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ACE Recreational Marine Insurance . . 115Anchorage Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Baltimore Marine Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Barefoot Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Bay Bridge Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Bimini Big Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Bitter End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48The Bluffs Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Brewer Yacht Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Camachee Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Charleston City Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Chelsea Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Chicks Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Coastal Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Constitution Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Cruzin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Cuba Marina Gaviota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Hyannis Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Kadey Krogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Kanberra Gel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Kingman Yacht Center . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 111Lake Park Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85LXR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Making Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Maptech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Marathon Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Marinas International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MarineMax Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Miami Beach Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Miami Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Nantucket Boat Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Naples Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Newburyport Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Newport Harbor Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Newport Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Newport Yachting Center . . . . . . . . . . . 107Ocean Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Ocean Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Ocean World Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Palm Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Pink Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Plantation Yacht Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Post Card Inn Beach Resort Marina . . . . 87Renaissance Vinoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Saunders Yachtworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Saybrook Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Schooner Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Sell My Boat for Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Skull Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105South Jersey Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Southport Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43St. Michaels Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Staniel Cay Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Stock Island Marina Village . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sunset Harbour Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . 36Suntex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Suntrust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Tides Inn marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Tidewater Yacht Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Tinsley (Florida Keys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Treasure Cay Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Twin Dolphin Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Valvtect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Vessel Vanguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Victoria Allman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Watermaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Waterway Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Weaver’s . . 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