marinalife magazine spring 2015

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+ DESTINATION: CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

TOP WATERFRONT STATE PARKS

CRUISING SOUTHEAST ALASKA

EXPLORINGCOMPASS CAY

EXUMA, BAHAMAS

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CONTENTS >SPRING 2015

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OuTDOOr TreASureS

Top waterfront parks throughout the United States and Canada

50 DreAM big

Cruising Southeast Alaska with Peter and Cathie Trogdon

56SPriNg birDiNg by bOAT

Visiting Cape May, N.J. this spring will provide ample birding opportunities

66FOr THe lOve OF WOODeN bOATS

Did you ever dream of becoming a shipwright? Check out these classes

and events.

CRUISING18 Weekend Warrior

North Carolina ICW: Morehead City and Beaufort, Oriental and Belhaven

22 Cruising With MembersWilliam Cannon: Cruising fromCharleston to Ft. Lauderdale

30 Cruising Through HistoryAstoria, Oregon: Blame it on the beaver

38 Cruising With MembersSy & Debra Israel: Traveling to Compass Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

DEPARTMENTS16 What’s New

24 Nauti ShopperTop apps for boaters

27 Port PersonalitiesCapt. Bill Flohr: Harbor East Marina, Baltimore, MD

72 Captain’s Tips Keeping it Safe: Recreational boatingaround commercial vessels

74 SportfishDestin, Fla.: The Luckiest Fishing Village in the World

ON THe COver > Aerial view of Fowl Cay and Little Major Cay in the Exumas, Bahamas takenfrom Watermakers Air. Photo by Debra Israel

DESTINATIONS28 Marina Spotlight

Cape Charles Yacht Center, CapeCharles, Va.

34 DestinationPort Canaveral, Fla. — Gateway to the Sea

77 Marina SpotlightSandpiper Bay Marina at Club Med, Port St. Lucie, Fla.

60 DestinationChattanooga, Tenn. — Cruise along theTennessee River this spring

62 DestinationCharleston, S.C. – Enjoying Charleston’ssouthern charm

78 FoodThe Southern Cry of “Jubilee!” — Pecan-crusted flounder with cheesy grits and satsuma salsa

122 Cast Off

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EDITOr’S lOg >

After the intense winter in thenortheast, we are all eager for the summer boating season to begin — bringing us muchwarmer temperatures and achance to get out on the water.This past winter, the Marinalifeteam was lucky to escape thefrigid temperatures to attendseveral boat shows and marinaconferences in Florida and aquick charter in the BVI’s.

We appreciated everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello. We love hearing from members about their experiences on thewater and about new updates and improvements from our partnermarinas. Marinalife is always looking for exciting cruising storiesfor the magazine. Please send your stories to [email protected].

We are enjoying Marinalife’s 15th anniversary year. It is agood time to reflect on the last 15 years and truly appreciateeveryone who made this all possible. It also encourages us to look ahead to the future and how we can continue to expand andenhance our mission to help make everyone’s boating experienceon the water a little easier. With this in mind, we have many

exciting plans for 2015 and years to come. Be on the lookout foran enhanced mobile app that provides easy access to all of the information you may need on the water, including fuel prices, marina details, destination information and more.

As you’re planning your trip this spring, whether for the day,weekend or an extended trip, don’t forget to take advantage of our sitewide search. From the search box on the homepage, youcan enter any keyword, marina, location or body of water, and thesearch will pull everything related to the criteria — from marinasto articles and discounts, fuel prices and maps. Our sitewidesearch tool makes it very easy to gather information about yournext destination.

We are confident you will enjoy the wide range of articles covered in this issue. From Peter and Cathie Trogdon’s adventuresin Alaska to Debra & Sy Israel’s cruise to Compass Cay in theExuma, Bahamas. Also, don’t miss the story about birding inCape May, New Jersey and fishing in Destin, Florida.

We look forward to seeing everyone out on the water soon!

Joy McPeters, President/CEO

Marinalife, LLC

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Marinalife magazine, published four times a year, is focused on the cruising lifestyle. The magazine includes articles onwhere to cruise, new marina destinations, events, cruisingstories and a directory of themany great discounts available to Cruising Club members.

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Begin in Morehead City, where you can tie up at Morehead City Yacht Basin (252-726-6862, mcyachtbasin.com),set in a protected cove off the iCw. Marinalife members receive 10% off transient dockage and $0.10/gallon off fuel prices. The spotless facility offers a courtesy car, perfect for provisioning at the nearby Harris Teeter or Food Lion. a five-minute walk from the marina is Floyds 1921restaurant, which serves excellent Southern cuisine and offers free dessert

for marina guests. Their key lime pie is to die for!

it’s a short cruise to Beaufort, regularly ranked in polls as one of america’s coolest small towns, and thethird-oldest settlement in north Carolina.it will not disappoint. Tie up at BeaufortTown docks (252-728-2503). Spend theday strolling along the harbor’s waterfrontboardwalk, where artifacts from the notorious pirate Blackbeard’s sailing vesselQueen anne’s revenge can be viewed atthe north Carolina Maritime Museum.

window-shop at the many galleries, andstop by the Beaufort Historic old BuryingGround, established in 1731.

For lunch, head to Front Street Grill,which has great views of Carrot islandacross Taylor’s Creek — bring your binoculars to catch a glimpse of the wildhorses and ponies that roam the island. at the end of the day, drop by BackstreetPub for a pint and great live music, or head to royal James Café for the best burgers in town.

Morehead City to BeaufortDistance: 2.3 miles

Day 1

weekend warrior > NORTH CAROLINA ICW

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This is a charming weekend cruise — and there are special discounts for Marinalife members all along the way.

Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina and was featured in the

movie ‘A Walk to Remember,’ a novel by Nicolas Sparks.

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For a tranquil escape from life’s hustle and bustle, cruise to River Dunes (252-249-0253, riverdunes.com), a planned maritime community with 400 slips not far from Oriental. The trip from Beaufort is within protected ICW waters to the open waters of the Neuse River. Although a short crossing, transiting the Neuse River in strong easterly or westerly winds can make for a wet and uncomfortable cruise.

River Dunes, on the western shores of Broad Creek, welcomes mariners via a long canal entrance surrounded by stately homes,manicured lawns and colorful gardens. Newly constructed state-of-the-art docks await you, along with peace and quiet. Marinalifemembers receive 10% off transient dockage. Kick back, read a book, take a walk or bicycle around the community. Enjoy a swim in theheated pool, soothe your muscles in the hot tub, grab lunch poolside, then take a nap on a shaded lounge chair under a private cabana.Later, hit the steam shower before heading to dinner. Afterward, wander through the nearby Harbor Village, or watch the sun set froman Adirondack chair in front of a fire pit. Everywhere, natural wonders surround you.

The River Dunes Harbor Club, housed in a resplendent Southern-style mansion with wraparound porches and wicker rockingchairs, overlooks the marina. Inside, transient visitors will find a quiet reading room with a fireplace and a great room for gathering towatch TV or play pool.

Day 2From Beaufort to OrientalDistance: 25.6 miles

River Dunes, a clean marina, was built on GraceHarbor, and the entire property was designed to

maintain the natural surroundings.

The wreckage of Blackbeard’s ship the QueenAnne’s Revenge was discovered by divers 300years after the wreckage. Many of the artifactsare on display at North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

The Shackleford Banks wild horses have been roaming the banks of North Carolina forover 400 years and are the descendants of Spanish mustangs from Colonial America.

Just off the shore of Beaufort,kayakers will enjoy paddlingthrough the banks of Carrot Islandand discovering all the wildlife.

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Leaving River Dunes, mariners musttravel a short distance on the Neuse Riverto Pamlico Sound, then around MawPoint Shoal into the mouth of the BayRiver, then proceed north through theHobucken Canal, exiting into the PungoRiver to reach Belhaven. Strong northeastwinds on the Neuse River section canmake for a wet cruise. Southerly windsproduce following seas.

Our final port of call is Belhaven, asmall coastal town whose livelihood is dependent on traveling mariners. Belhavenis located on the ICW along the banks ofthe Pungo River and Pantego Creek andhas become a favorite overnight for snowbirds heading south to warmer climates or for those heading north back to theirhome ports. Docking is limited. Visiting

boaters have the option to stay in town at Belhaven Marina (252-944-0066, belhavenmarina.com), which can accommodate vessels up to 65 feet. Or just north of Belhaven is Dowry Creek Marina (252-943-2728,

dowrycreekmarina.com), offering fuel,clean shower and restroom facilities, aswimming pool, laundry facilities, a courtesy car and a mariner’s happy hour at 5 p.m. every night. Marinalife membersreceive 10% off transient dockage.

Once you’ve tied up at Dowry Creek,it’s a short 15-minute drive to town. Pam-lico Street runs north from the harbor andintersects with Water, Main and PungoStreets to create Belhaven’s quaint towncenter. For a must-stop shopping experi-ence, visit Riddick & Windley Hardware,established in 1938. Also don’t miss theBelhaven Memorial Museum. The town’shistory began with fishing and hunting,and it’s not surprising that crabbing,

shrimping and fishing continue to supportthe community’s economy. Generations of families have fished the waters surrounding Belhaven, and that bountygraces the tables in nearby restaurants.Fish Hooks Café is a local favorite known for crab-stuffed flounder. Georgie’s Sport & Oyster Bar has a dizzying selection of seafood cooked any way you like.

Belhaven’s small-town Southern hospitality is the perfect way to wrap up a full weekend of coastal exploring. ml

Day 3From Oriental toBelhavenDistance: 29 miles

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UP A FULL WEEKEND OFCOASTAL EXPLORING.

The town of Belhaven is located on Pantego Creek and the Pungo River and is known as the home to Little Eva, an American pop singer who was made famous by the song “The Loco-Motion.”

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CruISIng WIth > WILLIAM CANNON

taking your time cruising the icw from charleston to fort lauderdale

BY WILL IAM CANNON

This is my fourth annual north-to-south repositioning for the winter season from Charleston, South Carolina, to Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While I enjoy the ease of cruising the ocean on my 58-foot Ocean Alexander, Lady Gigi, this year I wanted us to slow it down and take our time by cruising the ICW as much as possible, and staying a few extra nights in my favorite cities along the way. Waking up knowing you’re relaxing each day truly makes a huge difference in your trip.


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This year marks my sixth time visiting the Sea Pine Resort’s Harbour Town Yacht Basin (843-363-8335, harbourtownyachtbasin.com). It’s conveniently located on the ICW and offers easy access to the ocean via Calibogue Sound. The dockhands, Cindy and Leslie, helped us navigate

Lady Gigi through the sound, as it can be a little tricky. Docking is easy, with no current, and the wind is usually blocked by the surrounding condos.

CQ’s Restaurant is just a three-minutewalk from the marina and has been a localstaple for years, offering an array of freshlycaught seafood, but my favorite dish is the

beef short ribs! There is a small marketwithin the marina complex for provisioning.To ease into my trip, I played a round of golf at Harbour Town Golf Links,home of the PGA Tour’s RBC HeritageTournament, and enjoyed a quick bite toeat at the café overlooking the course.

To view this article online, visitmarinalife.com/cannon

Leg 2: FernandinaBeach, Florida

Lady Gigi accessed Fernandina HarborMarina (904-310-3300, fhmarina.com)through the St. Mary’s Inlet, three milesnorth. Easy docking is available in thecurrent, because they dock all transientvessels on the long face dock. The marina offers high-speed pumps for both gasoline and diesel, a captain’slounge and laundry and shower facilities. A courtesy car isn’t necessarybecause the marina is located just astone’s throw from Main Street, which has great restaurants and ampleshopping. Don’t miss LuLu’s for its excellent New Orleans-style food —their po’ boys are the best! We also ventured to Palace Saloon, said to be the oldest drinking establishment in Florida.

Leg 3: St. Augustine, Florida

We traveled 80 nautical miles south down the ICW to Conch House Marina (904-824-4347, conch-house.com). It is fairly easy to access the marina from the ICW at the mouth of the St. Augustine Inlet. The inlet is very exposed to wind, so always be aware of the direction it’s coming from. The marina staff was very helpfuldocking Lady Gigi, but we still had trouble with a 20-25-knot wind. Once safely tied, we had a great view back over the sand dunes to the Atlantic Ocean. The onsiterestaurant, a local hotspot with a Caribbean flare, also offered live music. We grabbed a taxi to the city’s downtown, which is not to be missed. It’s the oldest city in America,and wandering the streets you can really absorb the history. We ventured into the candlelit bar Taberna Del Gallo, which was established in 1734 and where all the bartenders wear period dress. Make sure you try the amazing sangria!

Leg 4: Fort Pierce, Florida

Fort Pierce City Marina (772-464-1245, fortpiercecitymarina.com) is the usual stoppingpoint for our journey south. This is the perfect marina stop to decide if the ICW or theAtlantic Ocean is your best choice from this point on. Construction on the 137 newfloating docks and new sea wall continues, scheduled for completion in early May. Thereis a very strong current as you approach the new entrance of the marina, just an eighth of amile south of South Bridge. The friendly staff changed our slip to one on a face dock. Theonsite Original Tiki Bar offers great drink specials and decent bar food. Downtown FortPierce is steps from the docks, with seafood and grocery markets just a few blocks away.

Leg 1: Hilton Head, South Carolina

Leg 5: West Palm Beach, Florida

One of our favorite marinas in all of Florida is Palm Harbor Marina (561-655-4757,palmharbor-marina.com). They have the most professional staff that we have ever encountered and surprisingly good transient rates. Access is fairly simple through thePalm Beach Inlet. Just make sure to be aware of the current when approaching. Once inside the docks, the current is not an issue. The marina staff is always waiting at yourslip to assist you and will then usher you away by golf cart to the office. No need for acar, as you are a block away from all the restaurants and nightlife offered on ClematisStreet in downtown West Palm Beach. I suggest grabbing a bite at Rocco Tacos and Pistache French Bistro while you’re in town. Provisions are an easy courtesy bus rideaway. And from West Palm, Fort Lauderdale is an easy cruise. ml

This is the perfect marina stop to decide if the ICW or the Atlantic Ocean is your best choice from this point on.


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ever received from a boater?

A guy staying at a local hotel wanted to charter a boat to go marlin fishing. He obviously didn’t believe we were approximately 160 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

Baltimore is known for its great local

dishes. What is your favorite?

The heavy, large steamed crabs at CantonDockside Restaurant. The steamed musselsat Bertha’s Restaurant also are great!

If you had a boater who has never

been to Baltimore and can only see

one attraction, where would you

send him/her?

The National Aquarium if they had notbeen to an Aquarium recently. The American Visionary Art Museum justacross the harbor from Harbor East Marina is also a personal favorite.

Who do you cheer on the most?

Orioles or Ravens?

The Ravens are the definite favorites of the boaters and locals!

What is the one biggest mistake

boaters make when they dock?

Not realizing the momentum that a boat has when it is taken out of gear. Not recognizing how a cross wind cancomplicate things. Not having lines and fenders out and ready. ml

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IN 2013, Erye Baldwin had plans to create a development in Cape Charles,Virginia, that would help preserve, protect,and revitalize the Eastern Shore. In May2014, that vision became a reality with theopening of Cape Charles Yacht Center,the newest destination for marine andyacht services on the East Coast. Locatedright off the mouth of the ChesapeakeBay, Cape Charles Yacht Center is a prime location just steps away fromdowntown Cape Charles, with easy access for cruisers heading north or south. There is an 18-foot-deep channel and accommodations for luxury yachts up to 240 feet. “Our greatest amenity is how

natural we are. The ecosystem here inCape Charles draws boaters to the area,”says Erye Baldwin, owner of Cape Charles Yacht Center. “It’s all about the environment and preserving what we have surrounding us.” There are twoecosystems in a three-mile radius aroundCape Charles. Boaters take advantage ofthe popular tours to explore the chain of

uninhabited barrier islands that stretchesfrom Assateague Island in the north toFisherman’s Island in the south. Chesapeake Marine Services is Cape

Charles’s designated service/maintenanceoperator, ready to help whether you needskilled carpentry, cabin outfitting, bottompainting or electrical repairs. The yachtcenter has a 75-ton boat lift and amplestorage facilities; a 300-ton lift is beingbuilt this year. Marina guests are welcome to use

the amenities at neighboring Bay CreekResort, which has two outdoor pools, amembers lounge and a state-of-the-art fit-ness center. And don’t forget to bring yourgolf clubs! The two on-site golf courseswere designed by Jack Nicklaus andArnold Palmer. Cape Charles Yacht Center offers free

shuttle transportation to local attractions,including Eddie Bell’s Raw Bar in the historic Harvey Building in Oyster, Virginia, where you can enjoy the bestlocal oysters imaginable, shucked by Eddie Bell himself. Guests can also tour

the Cherrystone Aqua Farm, a workingclam farm and nursery. Or head over toThe Shanty, a waterfront seafood spotserving Caribbean-style tacos and theirsignature shanty fries. The yacht center isconstructing a restaurant that will serveAmerican cuisine using fresh produce andingredients from local farmers and vendors. Cape Charles Yacht Center has

exceeded all expectations with their accommodations for super yachts andtheir dedication to preserving the ecosystems around them. As business is booming, so are plans for future renovations. The marina plans to add more lodging for visitors and an additional1,000 feet of dock space, and to expandthe service center for long-term refits,scheduled to be completed in Septemberof this year. So while you’re heading norththis spring, tie up at Cape Charles Yacht Center, and experience the best that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. ml

MARINA SPOTLIGHT >

For more information, visitccyachtcenter.com

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BlameIt on theBeaver

CrUisiNG ThrOUGh hisTOry >

One of the most fascinatingbits of history is the role that beaver furpelts played in international trade and, ultimately, the founding of Astoria, Oregon.Today, with our different sensibilities aboutwearing animal fur, it is difficult to imaginethe importance of beaver fur in everydaylife hundreds of years ago.

Although fur pelts from bears, fox, ermine and sable had long been used tomake warm, long-lasting clothing, beaverfur was prized for making hats. ThroughoutEurope, demand for hats made of beaverfelt was so great that by 1600, the European beaver was nearly extinct.

Felting is the process that turns furfibers into a pliable fabric. First the fur isremoved from the animal skin. This loosehair is then wetted with hot water,

matted together and pressed throughrollers to create felt. Unfortunately for the beaver, their downy wool undercoatmade the softest and most desirable feltfor hat making.

During the 17th century, the French,Dutch and British had access to the millions of beavers living in the Canadianand Great Lakes territories of NorthAmerica. Those beavers were trapped andskinned and their pelts sent by ship backto Europe. The volume of hats made frombeaver fur was staggering. From Englandalone, during 1700 to 1770, 21 millionhats were exported to continental Europe.The best trappers in North America wereNative Americans, and each colonialpower formed alliances with differenttribal nations for trading guns and steel

BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

The Astoria-Megler Bridge stretchesacross the Columbia River connecting

Astoria, Ore. and Megler, Wash. and wasthe last segment of US 101 completed.

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tools in exchange for pelts. These politicaland economic pacts also swept the tribesinto the vortex of colonial warfare, first inthe French and Indian War, and then theRevolutionary War.

The American Revolution had formallyended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783,but it wasn’t until 1794 that the loose endsof our new relationship with Great Britainwere tidied up with the Jay Treaty. One of the outcomes of this treaty was that our former oppressor was granted most favored nation trading status. And one entrepeneur, Johann Jakob Astor, was poised to take advantage of these new commercial opportunities.

In 1779, Astor emigrated from Germany to England and anglicized his name to John Jacob. After the Revolutionary War ended, Astor decidedto move from London to New York. He soon became a fur trader in the American Northwest Territories (today’supper Midwest), working with Indian and Canadian traders.

With the passage of the Jay Treaty,Astor realized he had a competive edge toimport furs from Montreal and sell themin Europe. By 1800, John Jacob Astor wasworth a quarter of a million dollars, whichtranslates into $5 millon of purchasingpower in today’s economy. Although furswere his primary interest, Astor soon

became interested in the burgeoningChina trade. He sent a trading ship toSouth China to the province of Guangzhou(Canton), which returned with enoughmarketable goods to make a large profit,which he promptly invested in 70 acres ofwhat is now mid-Manhattan real estate.

When Lewis and Clark reached themouth of the Columbia River in 1805,they established an American presence inthe Pacific Northwest. This also happenedto be where the best remaining fur-bearinganimals in North America could betrapped. Astor was now ready to controlthe North American fur trade using accessto the Canadian and American furs westof the Rockies via the Columbia River in

Oregon country. He wanted to create aglobal trading system based on the furs of the Pacific Northwest.

Astor’s grand trading scheme beganwith beads and blankets sent on his shipsfrom New York City to Oregon to be usedas trading wampum with native tribes fortheir fur pelts. The ships, now laden withfurs, were to be sailed across the PacificOcean to the international trading port

of Canton. There the furs were to betraded for porcelain and tea. The Chinesegoods would be shipped across the IndianOcean and onto London, where theywould be sold at a handsome profit.British manufactured goods, which werein high demand in the United States,would then be loaded into the cargo holdsfor the final leg of the journey across theAtlantic Ocean and back to New YorkCity. Then this round-the-world tradingcycle would be repeated.

To make his plan a reality, Astor firstneeded a base of operation in Oregon. Tothat end, he incorporated the Pacific FurCompany with the express purpose ofmounting two expeditons, one by sea and

one by land, to set up an outpost at themouth of the Columbia River. The shipTonquin departed on the oceanic routefrom New York on September 8, 1810,while the overland party left from St.Louis on October 21. The seafarers were first to arrive at the mouth of theColumbia River on April 12, 1811. They built a rough trading post and logstockade for protection. They christened

John Jacob Astor was the first multi-millionairein the United States, but prior to amassing his wealth, he worked as a diary salesman in Germany with his father and later manu-factured musical instruments in London.

The Port of Astoria was established in 1910 and is located 90 miles from Portland, Oreg., offering bothcommercial and recreational boaters services at two marinas and a boatyard.

They christened it Fort Astoria, and the fort became the first

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it Fort Astoria, and the fort became thefirst permanent U.S. settlement on the Pacific coast of North America. The overland expedition finally arrived at Fort Astoria nine months later, and theroute that they blazed later became theOregon Trail, bringing emigrants westward in their covered wagons.

Unfortunately for Astor, the War of1812 intervened and disrupted his plansfor Fort Astoria. The fort was taken overby a British fur trading company and renamed Fort George. By 1830, Astor forsaw that fashions were changing andthe demand for furs and beaver hats was on the decline. He soon sold all his interests in his fur companies and investedheavily in New York City real estate.When he died in 1848, he was the wealthiest person in the United States.

But what of Fort Astoria? A port cityslowly grew up around the fort and keptthe name Astoria. In 1847, the first postoffice west of the Rockies was establishedthere. Today, Astoria has a very busy commercial harbor and is a popular cruise ship port.

If you are coming by sea, rememberthat the Columbia River Bar can betreacherous, with conditions that changevery quickly. Currents from five to eightknots and large standing and breakingwaves are all possible where the river enters the Pacific Ocean, and it will test your boat-handling skills. You will be wellrewarded though, as visiting boaters cantour the Bumble Bee Cannery Museumand the nearby Columbia River MaritimeMuseum, which offer unique perspectiveson the history of the Pacific Northwest. ml

Looking for dockage in Astoria?Marinalife recommends Port of Astoria West Basin Marina(503-325-8279, portofastoria.com).The marina offers 335 slips; however,they operate at a first-come, first-servedbasis. Amenities include onsite lodging, restaurant and fuel dock offering both diesel and gasoline, alongwith shower and laundry facilities.

To view this article online, visitmarinalife.com/astoria

Capt. Jeff Werner has been in the yachting industry for 22 years. In addition to working as a captain on private and charter yachts, both sail andpower, he is a certified instructor for the USCG, US Sailing, RYA and the MCA. He is also the Diesel Doctor, helping to keep your yacht’s fuel in optimal condition for peak performance. For more information, call 239-246-6810, or visit MyDieselDoctor.com. All Marinalife members receive a 10% discount on purchases of equipment, products and supplies from Diesel Doctor.


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Discover the newest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands. Resort and marina guests enjoy all the amenities of our Marina Village: fine dining at waterfront Caravela, casual poolside dining at Tierra! Tierra!, award-winning Ixora Spa by L’OCCITANE, Gourmet Market & Cafe - a provision store, a dive shop and our boutique, Antilia.

Marina services:• 55 deep water slips• Rates by the day, week or month• Complimentary Wi-Fi for registered marina guests• Electricity (110V/220V), water, ice and trash disposal available

Defined simply as approachable luxury, our accommodations - just steps away from our marina - set the pace for the next generation of luxury Caribbean island resorts.


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DesTiNATioN > PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA

The self-proClAimeD “Gateway to the sea,” port Canaveral is a primary stop fortravelers entering or exiting the iCW or the Atlantic ocean on a private vessel, cruiseship or cargo container. The area is also a portal into the uppermost reaches of the atmosphere via space shuttle. Near the top of the list of the busiest cruise passengerports, Canaveral hosts four major cruise lines and six passenger terminals and serves more than four million cruise passengers annually.

Dedicated in 1953, port Canaveral is located on central florida’s space Coast, whichhas a wide variety of things to do and see. As the name indicates, much of the activityrevolves around the exploration of space. Don’t miss stopping at Kennedy space Centerto take in the Astronaut hall of fame. The rocket Garden is also a must see! Climb inside the historic spacecrafts and capsules on display.

in November 2013, the exploration Tower opened in celebration of the Canaveralport Authority’s 60th anniversary. The seven-story tower contains fun and adventure for the entire crew, with interactive exhibits and activities related to the environment, the harbor and the space program. The top floor observation deck provides a panoramicview of not only port Canaveral and its cruise ships but also of Kennedy space Centerand the surrounding beach and river.

After a long day of space-themed doings, many visitors stop by the Cove marketplace, port Canaveral’s entertainment, retail and restaurant hub. The open-air village offers an assortment of restaurants, locally made knick-knacks from local artists andcraftsmen and a casino ship.

port Canaveral has an array of recreational options in its public parks. Jetty park, located at the mouth of the port Canaveral inlet, has more than four acres of familybeaches with designated areas for swimming and surfing and year-round lifeguards. it’salso a popular spot for watching shuttle launches. fisherman flock to the paved, lightedand well-equipped 1,200-foot malcolm e. mclouth fishing pier. The four-acre rodneys. Ketcham park has boat-launch ramps, covered picnic tables and an observation tower.A mile and a half of bike paths run through the port. Charter fishing and airboat ridesare readily available in the immediate area, and port Canaveral is fewer than five milesfrom Cocoa Village and Cocoa Beach, florida’s surfing capital. ml

WHERE TO DINE

Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill

(610 Glen Cheek Dr., 321-784-4533)offers two levels of dining choices: a covered patio and sun deck with tiki bar topside, and casual waterfrontdining below.

At Baja Tavern (626 Glen Cheek Dr., 321-799-1616), diners recommend the lobster roll, whichcomes with a cup of lobster chowder.

WHERE TO DOCK

Blue Points Marina at Port

Canaveral (321-799-2860, bluepointsmarina.com) offers morethan 1,000 feet of courtesy docks, marina pavilion with grills, a ship store and 24-hour security.

Cape Marina (321-783-8410, capemarina.com) can accommodatevessels up to 140 feet and offers afuel dock, full service repairs, a pooland a game room.

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/portcanaveral

gateway sea BYELLENHONEY

This Melbourne Beach fishing pier is located atthe mouth of a waterway that intermingles withthe Indian River Lagoon, one of Florida’s most famous fishing areas.

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compass cay is just one of the360 small islands that make up the exumasin the Bahamas. it’s also our little paradise,our favorite destination with our 66-footoffshore Happy Heart during the monthsof july and august. we cruise to and fromcompass cay on weeklong trips, bringingfamily and friends along for each visit.

From the moment of our arrival, compass cay always has a warm, family-like atmosphere. tucker, the owner, alongwith his sons and staff, tends to the marina’s day-to-day operations, all while grilling and serving up the finesthamburgers in the exumas. The marina is always busy. Because sampson cay marina has closed, compass cay has

expanded its capacity by adding two moret docks, bringing the total to six, and a separate eat-in structure where the hamburgers are served. other amenitiesinclude lodging, bathrooms, shower andlaundry facilities.

During our stays, we take part in the pot-luck dinners on the docks, which happen once a week. each boatcontributes something, and everyone gathers for great food and socializing.many lifelong friendships have begunduring these dinners.

although compass is quaint, it alsohas some world-class natural attractions.For example, the water is the perfect temperature for swimming and is an

inviting, crystal-clear turquoise. There is a long, glistening white, crescent-shapedswimming beach that’s mostly protectedfrom the wind and rough surf. gazebosdot the shoreline, offering a relaxing escape from the hot summer’s sun.

if one has an interest in photography as i do, there are many breathtaking viewsand sunsets to capture. Bird lovers will be thrilled by the variety of species easilyobserved while walking the many paths. a few of my favorite sightings have beenof the yellow-crowned night heron, greenheron, and ruddy turnstone, along with the many hummingbirds, sandpipers, warblers and night hawks.

some days we venture to Big major,home of the swimming pigs, and anchorin the harbor. as you dinghy toward shore,the pigs begin to swim out to meet you,hoping for a generous portion of food! The pigs are very friendly and mostly

COMPASS CAYcruising with > Sy & DEBra ISraEL

Left: Compass Cay offers the best burgers in theExumas — and they hit the spot after boaters tie up.

Below: Tucker welcomes Debra back to Compass Cay.

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Aerial view of Big Major Cay, also known as Pig Island, home to pigs that were said to have been dropped off by agroup of sailors who wanted to come back and cook them.

Other tales suggest they survived a shipwreck.

safe — however, watch your fingers, andthe pigs have at times been known to tryto climb into a dinghy. If your dinghy issoft sided, a pig’s feet can pose a potentialpuncture risk to the tubes.

Compass Cay is located within adinghy ride from several other wonderfulplaces, including O’Briens Cay, part of theBahamas National Park. Some would saythat the natural aquarium there is the bestsnorkeling in the world. I would agree.Don’t forget to bring food, especiallybread, to feed the fish. Another spot weenjoy is Rachel’s Bubble Bath, a small natural swimming pool protected by largerock formations. When the tide levels arehigh, the waves blow in from the ocean,forcing a deluge of cascading water intothe swimming pool and producing a hugewaterfall and an abundance of bubbles.

Another place to explore is Staniel Cay,just 7.5 nautical miles southeast. The Staniel

Cay Yacht Club, accomodating boats up to185 feet, has two very small grocery stores, a fuel dock, lodging facilities and a newlyrenovated restaurant. Staniel Cay is knownfor its Thunderball Grotto, where the 1965James Bond film Thunderball was produced.

Swim through an underwater opening inthe rocks, and find yourself in the interiorof the grotto, completely surrounded byschools of fish — again, don’t forget the fish food. If you have an underwater

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camera, the rocky outsides of the grottoare probably the best filming opportunityyou will have for capturing interesting fish, coral and all things aquatic.

One of my favorite attractions at Compass Cay are the third and fourthgenerations of pet nurse sharks that livearound the marina docks. The sharks arefed well and handled by humans manytimes daily, and they seem to seek out thishuman affection and enjoy — or at leasttolerate — humans swimming alongsidethem. There is a special dock dedicated to the sharks, and at high tide, when thedock is barely submerged, the sharks swimup and lie on the dock, waiting for themany people in line to pet and scratch

their backs. I know it sounds unlikely, and maybe even crazy and scary! But each summer, people flock to the islandjust to see such a sight. Once they realizethere isn’t much cause for fear and theirdoubts are alleviated, they too don swimmasks and take the plunge to swim withthe sharks.

Many boaters return to Compass Cay year after year, just as we do.

Compass’s welcome sign, positioned abovethe office dock entrance, says, “WelcomeHome.” Most boaters certainly feel that way about Compass. In fact, it isn’tuncommon for boaters to stay for a wholeseason. For this reason, it is best to bookyour stay as early as possible. Compass is a very special place, indeed! ml

Nurse sharks look likelarge catfish, but with adorsal fin and skin that

feels like sandpaper.

Happy Heart anchored at Big Major Cay.

The marina at Compass Cay feeds the nursesharks daily, and they are very friendly and evenhave names.

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NEW ENGLANDDescribed as a “national treasure,” the47,000-acre Acadia National Park inMaine extends from Bar Harbor onMount Desert Island to Winter Harboron the Schoodic Peninsula. It draws nearlytwo million visitors annually and is hometo the 1,530-foot pink granite summit,Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast. The stunning park provides a scenic mix of ocean views, island lakes and pine forests for hikers and bicycle riders to enjoy — along with the nearly 40 different species ofwildlife that call the park home. Dock at Bar Harbor Regency Hotel & Marina(207-266-5857, barharborregency.com) or at Bar Harbor Municipal Marina(207-288-5571).

Also Worth a Visit: Rocky Neck State Park (Conn.)

The gently sloping beach, picnic areas, diverse trails and salt marsh viewing platforms make this 710-acre park idealfor relaxed family outings. Dock at Saybrook Point Marina (800-243-0212,saybrook.com), just a 15-minute drivefrom the park.

Cape Cod National Seashore (Mass.)

Picturesque lighthouses, sand dunes, pinebarrens and wild cranberry bogs offer aglimpse of Cape Cod’s past and continuingways of life. Dock at Long Point Marina(508-487-8899, marinaprovincetown.com),located in Provincetown on the northernmost tip of Cape Cod.

Rye Harbor State Park (N.H.)

Enjoy breathtaking views of Ragged Neck (Rye Harbor), a peninsula of rockycoastline and green grass. Dock at

Wentworth by the Sea Marina (603-433-5050, wentworthmarina.com),located five miles north of the park.

Beaver Island State Park (N.Y.)

On the Niagara River outside Buffalo, the park features a half-mile swimmingbeach, bike and nature trails, and adjacentmarinas with boat launches and fishing access. Dock at Beaver Island Marina(716-773-3271, gichamber.org) or Big 6Mile Creek Marina (716-773-3271, nysparks.com).

Outdoor TreasuresBY BOBBYE M ILLER KENYON

The arrival of spring, with its mild temperatures and nature-scapes dressed in pastel colors, signals the long-awaited start of the boating season. It’s the perfect time to chart a course to one or more of these splendid gems designated a State or National Park, all found along the shorelines of the U.S. and Canada.

One of Bar Harbor’s many attractions is its proximity to Acadia National Park—over 50 square miles of mountains,lakes, hiking, biking, views and dramatic coastline.

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Opposite the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State

Park is an ideal location on Upper New York Bay in Jersey City,New Jersey. It provides visitors easy access to the sights andsounds of New York City and also features the Liberty ScienceCenter, Liberty National Golf Club, picnic areas, a two-milepromenade, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and ferry service. The park’s 36-acre designated state nature preserve is home toCommunipaw Cove, one of the few tidal salt marshes foundalong the Hudson River estuary. Dock onsite at Liberty LandingMarina (201-985-8000, libertylandingmarina.com).

Also Worth a Visit: Delaware Seashore State Park (Del.)

Swim, fish, boat, surf and sailboard. Burton’s Island has a hiking trail with views of the bay islands, home to gulls and terns for their summer nesting. Dock at Indian River Marina(302-227-3071, destateparks.com/marinas).

Assateague State Park (Md. and Va.)

The only oceanfront park in Maryland is located on AssateagueIsland. The bay side invites visitors to explore secluded coves bycanoe or kayak. Dock at Snug Harbor Marina. (757-336-6176,snugharborva.com)

Kiptopeke State Park (Va.)

Capt. John Smith explored this area, which is on the southernmostpoint of the Chesapeake Bay. There’s a boat launch, fishing pier,hiking, biking, playground, bathhouse and beach. Dock at CapeCharles Yacht Center (757-331-3100, ccyachtcenter.com).

the Statue of liberty (top, right)served as a functional lighthousefor 16 years and could be seen from a distance of 24 miles away.

liberty landing Marina State Park, a vital role in new York Harbor area,was formally opened on Flag day,June 14, 1976, as new Jersey’s bicentennial gift to the nation.

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SOUTH EASTCayo Costa State Park on Florida’ssouthwest coast is accessible only by private boat or ferry service. It’s home tonine of miles of pristine beach paired witha mix of pine forests, oak-palm hammocksand mangrove swamps. A variety of activities make this an outdoor lover’s ideal locale: swim and snorkel in the clear tropical waters; off-road bike alongshoreline nature trails; or canoe, kayak andexplore. Other natural treasures you mayencounter include manatees, dolphin podsfrolicking in the surf and a dazzling arrayof birds. You can anchor out, or take advantage of bayside park for overnightdockage; reservations are recommended(941-964-0375, floridastateparks.org).

Also Worth a Visit: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State

Park (Fla.) The first undersea park in the country in Key Largo is a mustfor any diving enthusiast. It boasts coralreefs and countless tropical marine

species. Dock at John Pennekamp Park Marina (305-451-6325, floridastateparks.org) or at Ocean Reef Club (800-741-7333,oceanreef.com), just 15 minutes north.

The Cumberland Island National

Seashore (Ga.)The seashore is composed of over 9,800 acres of congressionally designated Wilderness, a pristine locale with an abundance ofamazing wildlife. Shore tying is acceptable(beware of oyster beds and tidal changes),but overnight docking is not allowed(912-882-4336). For an overnight stay,dock at Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island — but call ahead for reservations.

Fort Macon State Park (N.C.)

The 389-acre park is North Carolina’s second most visited park. It’s home to Fort Macon, a completely restored brick and stone bastion from the Civil War. Dock nearby at Morehead City Yacht Basin (252-726-6862, moreheadcityyachtbasin.com).

SOUTH CENTRALMustang Island State Park lies just north of Padre Island and south of Port Aransas, Texas, and offers a family-friendly atmosphere in a tranquilsetting. It welcomes visitors with some 48 campsites that provide electricity, waterhookups, barbecue grills, and bathroomand shower facilities. An on-site storestocks ice, firewood and snacks. The park’s five-mile beach provides the settingfor an array of outdoor activities such asbirding, fishing, kayaking, sailing andwindsurfing. Take time to visit the TexasState Aquarium and USS Lexington innearby Corpus Christi. Dock at CorpusChristi Municipal Marina (361-826-3980,corpuschristimarina.com).

Also Worth a Visit:St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

(Fla.) Western Florida’s St. Joseph Peninsula State Park features cabins, stunning beaches and great biking spots — plus incredible snorkeling and marvelous fishing on its namesake bay. Dock at Eagle Harbor Marina (904-621-8362, eagleharboronline.com) or Port St. Joe Marina (850-227-9393,psjmarina.com).

Cayo Costa State Park, a jewel of the Gulf coast,lies west of North Ft. Myers and is accessibleonly by private boat or passenger ferry.

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The “flowerpots” are allegedly the petrified bodies of two lovers à la Romeo and Juliet, who were frozen in time by the island's Little Spirit.

GREAT LAKESSituated on Lake Huron and GeorgianBay, Fathom Five Marine Park in Ontario is Canada’s first National MarineConservation Area. It preserves a rich maritime legacy and features 22 shipwrecks as well as several historiclight stations. The deep, yet crystal clearwater affords some of the best diving inCanada. Your to-do list should includeamazing Flower Pot Island, which is famous for its natural sea stacks, or “flowerpots.” The park offers overnight mooring,or you can dock in nearby Tobermory at the Tobermory Harbour Marina (519-596-2731).

Also Worth a Visit:Thunder Bay National Marine

Sanctuary (Mich.) Located on northwestern Lake Huron, the sanctuaryis adjacent to Shipwreck Alley, one of the most treacherous stretches of water inthe Great Lakes. Visit the 100 discoveredwrecks — at your own peril! Dock at City of Alpena Marina (989-356-0551).

Mackinac Island (Mich.) Located in Lake Huron, Mackinac Island and its same-named state park, the island is accessible only by boat. Historic sites such as Fort Mackinac and The GrandHotel provide memorable, back-in-timeexperiences. Dock at Mackinaw City Municipal Marina (231-436-5269, michigan.org).

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WEST COASTDeception Pass State Park, just south of Anacortes, Washington, is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park offering three lakes, rugged cliffs and out-of-this-world views. Landside, the park features 38 miles of hiking trails, expansive sand dunes, lots of wildlife and amazing sunsets. Waterside, it’s nothing short of a boaters’ paradise, with710 feet of saltwater dock and 450 feet of freshwater dock (on the lakes) and access togreat clamming, crabbing, diving and even white-water rafting (360-902-8844,parks.wa.gov).

Also Worth a Visit:Channel Islands National Park (Calif.) is located 18 nautical miles west of Ventura (north of Los Angeles). You’ll have to anchor out to visit California’s ChannelIslands National Park, but the payoff is diving among kelp beds, kayaking, bird andwhale watching, and fishing. There’s camping available should you want to bring a tentand stay ashore for the night (805-658-5730; www.nps.gov), or cruise into Ventura harbor and dock at Ventura Harbor Village (805-658-1212, venturaharborvillage.com).

Morro Bay State Park (Calif.) Your list of things to do at Morro Bay State Park should include a trip to Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, Morro Rock Natural Preserve, the Heron Rookery Natural Preserve and the highly acclaimed Morro Bay State Park Golf Course. Dock at the onsite State Park Marina(805-772-2560, parks.ca.gov). ml

The carved wooden statue, “Maiden of DeceptionPass,” depicts the maiden on one side and hertransformation into a mermaid on the other. Thesalmon she holds aloft is a gift of the sea.

The Deception Pass Bridge is a landmark curvinggracefully between Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands,crowning the most visited state park in Washington.

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Southeast Alaska

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This particular dream was 20 years in the making, and theplan began to gel before we even took possession of our cruisingyacht, Bee Weems, in 2006.

My husband, Peter, had been bitten by the Alaska bug 20 yearsearlier. He worked in Alaska when we lived in Seattle, and he hadmany friends who either fished professionally or cruised on theirown pleasure yachts in southeast Alaska. Peter had traveled thereon other people’s boats, but his dream was to do this on his own.

After two years familiarizing ourselves with our new boat onthe East Coast, cruising from the Bahamas to Nova Scotia, wewere ready to turn our sights toward Alaska. Due to busy careers,we only have two months available each year for cruising, so wehad to plan carefully. Over the summer of 2008, we executed the first two-month stage, traveling from Annapolis, Maryland,to Duluth, Minnesota, by water — then Bee Weems was put on atruck and shipped to Anacortes, Washington.

The second stage involved a month’s vacation in the BroughtonArchipelago in British Columbia the following summer. We outfitted Bee Weems with crab and shrimp pots and a good supplyof food and departed from Anacortes, where Bee Weems had wintered in a comfortable covered slip. We gunk-holed for fourweeks, exploring the rarely visited islands that hug the Canadiancoastline and cruising among whales, dolphins and spawningsalmon, hauling our full crab and shrimp pots aboard. Bee Weemsmaneuvered well in strong currents and deep waters. It was an excellent introduction to the third stage of our Alaska odysseythe following year: the wilderness experience of southeast Alaska.

By the time this two-month summer adventure rolled around,we had tapped into the knowledge base of all our friends and acquaintances who had ever cruised to southeast Alaska. Theyhad shared lists of favorite anchorages, provisioning stops and secret crabbing and shrimping locations. We were like sponges,soaking up every bit of information we could glean. We acquiredall the charts and cruising books, all the necessary equipment,clothing and boots.

Our plan was to take two weeks to travel to Ketchikan, Alaska,from Anacortes. Weather is always the number one concern forany cruise, and we were fortunate that the weather was good for our mid-June departure. The trip north involved crossing wide-open straits and ducking into pristine anchorages amongthe many islands. We planned out stops for fuel, water, provisions,and garbage removal in the sparsely located towns along the way.

When we crossed into Alaskan waters from Canada, we weregreeted by a convocation of bald eagles on two rocky outcrops on either side of Bee Weems. I had never seen so many eagles inone place before. They were a harbinger of what was to come over the next weeks.

Southeast Alaska was designated a national forest more than 100 years ago by President Theodore Roosevelt. TongassNational Forest is 16.9 million acres, the largest in the UnitedStates. The entire region is a coastal temperate rainforest, whichmeans it receives more than 55 inches of precipitation annually.Approximately 75,000 people live in 31 communities, the largestof which is Juneau, Alaska’s capital, with a population of 31,000.It’s impossible to convey the immensity and majesty of this vastland of giant timbers, glaciers and snow-covered peaks. It is very

How did an East Coast couple and their Down East lobster boat find theirway from the Atlantic seaboard to Alaska? The answer: When you dreambig and don’t let anything get in your way, amazing things happen.

Anan Creek Observatory offers close-up encounters with wild bears that feedon salmon in preparation for their winter snooze.

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possible, however, to spend several weeks here without catching a glimpse of a mountain due to cloud cover and rain. Either way, the opportunities to observe the spectacular wildlife are exceptional.

Peter and I each had a pair of top-quality Weems & Plathbinoculars. We often diverted course to follow the wildlife. We learned very quickly to scan the shoreline for bears, wolvesand moose. We listened to the radio for chatter about whale activity. We watched humpback whales bubble feed and heardtheir eerie dinosaur-like calls. We saw bears turn over beach rocksin search of crabs and watched four bears feeding off a deadwhale at the same time.

There are no preset itineraries for Alaska cruisingadventures. Ketchikan, Juneauand Sitka are the three major provisioning townswith airports. We docked atEliason Harbor (907-747-3439,cityofsitka.com) in the city ofSitka, which has Russian ties and an onion-domed RussianOrthodox church sitting inthe midst of it. Most otherstops are native villages or old fishing or logging camps with minimum services.

Our method of cruising in Alaska was always to pay attentionto weather first. We didn’t attempt open-water crossings in high-wind situations but usually moved every day because thereare so many amazing coves, inlets and bays to explore. We timedour visits to villages and towns only when we were in need of fuel

and provisions. The rest of the time we anchored in solitude orwith only one or two other boats. It might seem like a lonely experience, but even in this vast area, we repeatedly saw the sameboats and began communicating with them on the VHF radioand then inviting one aboard for cocktails. They’ve developed into lifelong friends.

Most boats are in Alaska to harvest the bounty of the sea, andmost folks on boats are commercial, charter or sport fishermen.Even the pleasure boaters spend much of their cruising time fishing, crabbing and shrimping. Peter and I didn’t have all thecorrect fishing gear on board and Bee Weems doesn’t go slowly

enough to troll, but even ifwe were able to catch fish, wedidn’t have the freezer spacefor storing it once it wascaught. We were, however, thebenefactors of several gifts ofsalmon, halibut and shrimpfrom boating friends alongthe way.

There are two sites that almost all cruisers visit insoutheast Alaska. The first is Anan Creek Wildlife

Observatory, and the second is Glacier Bay National Park. AnanCreek Wildlife Observatory is set next to a river where salmonspawn from June to September, and the black bear come to feaston them. The National Forest Service operates this park, and athigh season visitors must call ahead to make reservations andpay a fee. When we arrived, we anchored in the bay, took thedinghy to shore and walked the mile-long boardwalk to the

There are no preset itineraries for Alaska cruising adventures.

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observatory situated next to a waterfall. I was a bit nervous becauseI’d observed fresh bear scat along the path and bear claw marks in the wet dirt, which reminded me that we were not in the safetyof a zoo. Soon after we arrived at the observation area, a bearsauntered up the boardwalk behind us. The observation area is enclosed and safe from bears, but it was still a little disconcertingto see a bear show up so soon after our arrival. We spent an amazing hour watching the bears feed on the salmon.

By the end of our adventure, we knew more about the threetypes of Alaskan bears than we ever had expected to learn. TheAlaskan brown bear is essentially the same as the grizzly bear, butbigger. Both grizzly and brown bears have humps, whereas blackbears are humpless and are much smaller and less aggressive — or so we were told. We took seriously the advice we’d gotten to carry noise makers for scaring away bears if they approached us while we were exploring the shore. And although it wastempting to venture out on long hikes to stretch our legs afterdays on the boat in tight quarters, we did very little hiking inorder to avoid any possible bear confrontations.

Our favorite cruising area, without a doubt, was Glacier BayNational Park. This national treasure is as spectacular as the GrandCanyon, except that instead of looking down at the amazing

scenery, you look up at it. Even though it is hundreds of milesfrom civilization, the park is visited by many thousands of peoplewho arrive every day via cruise ship, charter boats and commercialaircraft. Because of the popularity of Glacier Bay, we made reservations months in advance at Glacier Bay National Park’smarina facility in Bartlett Cove (907-697-2627). We enjoyed afull week there, attending talks given by park rangers and a tourboat trip before venturing into the bay ourselves. There are severalglaciers in the park. In the 1700s, Captain Cook would have seenjust one glacier, many miles long. Now, due to global warming,that one glacier has receded into more than five smaller ones. We were able to bring Bee Weems very close to the face of the glaciers, but stayed clear of any possible collisions with calving ice. Maneuvering among “bergy bits” — small chunks of ice thathave broken free of the glacier face — was a first for us and not an experience for the faint of heart.

Our journey to Alaska was both challenging and spectacularlyrewarding. It was well worth the 20-year wait. We hope this storyinspires you to go forth and follow your cruising dreams, whereverthey may take you. ml

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BY DAVID A . LA PUMA

American Oyster catcher in flight. It’s nowonder they’ve been dubbed the bird

with the orange cigar!

These migration watches have beenstaffed by New Jersey Audubon’s CapeMay Bird Observatory for nearly fourdecades and are a popular site to visit each year. What might not be as obvious are the myriad opportunities for boatersvisiting the Cape May area to get up close and personal with local wildlife.

NO SUCH THING AS A SEAGULLWhile there is no such species as a Seagull there are many species of gull inhabiting areas. With a little practice,you’ll soon realize that you can identify anumber of them when you enter CapeMay from the ocean. Cape May is thelargest breeding colony of Laughing Gulls

in the world. This colony extends throughoutthe Intercostal Waterway from Cape Mayto Avalon and holds between 40,000 and 60,000 laughing gulls. While theirwinter plumage can be rather drab, whenthey’re all decked out in their spring andsummer finery, there really is no othermore beautiful gull. A gorgeous black hood,red bill, red legs, and white “eyeliner,” thesegulls are purely spectacular.

Other breeding gulls in the area belongto the white-headed gull complex, namelythe herring gull and great black-backedgull, the latter of which is the largest gullin the world, with the adult birds at leasteasily told by their jet-black backs. Adultherring gulls, in contrast, sport light gray

backs, black wingtips, and a bold yellowbill. You can find them in the Cape Mayharbor, and you’re likely to spot oneperched on a piling or during your landexcursions to the numerous sandy beacheson the peninsula.

Come into Cape May from the southwest during a falling tide, and you’ll undoubtedly notice the activity of birds in the rips, as gulls and terns feed voraciously on the small fish present where the brackish waters of the Delaware River meet the saline watersof the Delaware Bay and Atlantic. Whilepossible to identify birds in the rips fromland, birding by boat has a clear advantage.Several species of tern are regular in the

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, has long been known as a birding hotspot among

land-dwellers, sporting some amazing statistics of spring and fall migration. Over

40,000 hawks, eagles and falcons are counted each year from the Hawkwatch at

the Cape May Point State Park, and over a million waterbirds were counted from

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A pair of osprey take up residence on the #8 channel marker in theCape May Harbor.

rips, including the smallest, the least tern.The two medium-sized terns present inlarge numbers are Forster’s and common.The larger terns are royal and Caspian, the latter being the largest tern in theworld. All of these species breed on theCape May peninsula, although some travel miles just to feed in the rips andbring their bounty back to their nests in the back bays.

THE BIRD WITH THE ORANGE CIGARAnother species regularly encountered by boat, either when coming through theCape May inlet or when cruising aroundthe point, is the American oystercatcher.Often seen perched on the groins aroundthe point, at the end of the 2nd AvenueJetty or flying in pairs between the beachesand back bay marshes, these birds have serious character! Their melodious “pipping” call can be heard sometimes before you see them — but when you do lay eyes on them, they’re unmistakable:long, thick, bright orange bill and matching eye ring, black head and bib, white belly, flesh-pink legs and black and white wings in flight.

The oystercatcher gets its name from its propensity to feed on bivalves, splittingthem open with its strong beak, eithershucking them like we do oysters, or bypounding them like a woodpecker until

it cracks the shell. These comical birds nestboth on the sandy beaches of Cape May and in the back bay marshes, and yourchances of seeing them are very good during the spring and summer.

THE COMEBACK KIDIt wasn’t long ago when the osprey was practically extirpated from New Jersey. Through the banning of the pesticide DDT and the hard work ofmany dedicated individuals, the osprey has made a comeback. In fact, in 1973,there were only 53 nesting pairs in NewJersey, in contrast to 2013, with a record of over 500 nests found and monitored.Today most boaters know what an ospreyplatform looks like — a wooden tower in the marshes of New Jersey, topped by aplatform and typically occupied by a largenest made of sticks. Osprey leave the areain the winter, heading south to areas withricher food resources, but come spring, theospreys return, and they cash in on theirhomestead claims.

Boaters entering the Cape May Harborin the spring and summer months wouldbe hard pressed to miss the ospreys breeding there. Again, as boats provide aperfect blind for wildlife viewing, it’s common to float passed an osprey platform in late summer and see the young chicks poking their heads above therim of the nest to check out what’s going

on in the world around them. It really is aspecial thing to witness, especially in lightof the fact the species was on the brink ofextirpation from New Jersey and acrossthe eastern U.S. only forty years ago.

After docking at the South Jersey Marina(609-884-2400, southjerseymarina.com)or Canyon Club Resort Marina (609-884-0199, canyonclubmarina.com),come ashore and explore the docks for little harlequin shorebirds, the ruddy turnstone, as they pick and probe at theflotsam brought ashore by fishermen andpleasure boaters alike. Stop by New JerseyAudubon’s Nature Center of Cape May(609-884-2736, njaudubon.org) across the harbor, and pick up a copy of “Birdingfor Boaters,” then hop in a kayak availablefor rent next door and head out to explore either on your own or with an expert guide. If you want a more personalized birding adventure, come byNew Jersey Audubon’s Cape May BirdObservatory on East Lake Drive, CapeMay Point, for a full roster of guidedwalks appropriate for all ages and all experience levels. Whatever you decide,Cape May has you covered with plenty of nature at your own pace, by foot, bybike and, of course, by boat. ml

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STEEpED IN SOUThErN hISTOry and nestled in a stunning landscape ofmountains, ridges and the winding Tennessee river, Chattanooga boasts a splendid setting that lives up to its nickname: The Scenic City. Mild spring temperatures makeChattanooga a perfect destination for a boating excursion to explore relics from its storied past and enjoy the vibrant locales of today.

The city is known internationally for the iconic Big Band-era song “Chattanooga ChooChoo” by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Its redressed waterfront and downtown offer a dynamic mix of things to see and do for the contemporary visitor. Getting around is hassle-free, thanks to the Chattanooga Area regional Transportation Authority (CArTA)and a complimentary electric shuttle that get you to nearby sights and sounds.

Many of the city’s attractions afford a unique blend of indoor and outdoor sites — be sure to include these on your must-see list. The Bluff View Art District overlooks the Tennessee river and has something for everyone: a gallery, two museums, three restaurants,an outdoor sculpture garden, a bakery and a coffee house. plan to spend some time at theTennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theatre. For a trip down memory lane, tour the Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel with its historic Southern railway Terminal Station andvintage train car accommodations. And don’t miss a stroll along the Tennessee riverwalk.

historic sites dot the region. The 956-acre Moccasin Bend Archaeological Districtand Lookout Mountain recall the days of the Chickamauga and Civil War battles. Several National register of historic places sites—including the Sheraton read househotel and the Market and Main Street historic District—provide an all-access pass to a back-in-time experience. And consider a walk along the city’s famed Walnut StreetBridge. Built in 1891, it’s the oldest camelback truss bridge in the southeast and the second longest pedestrian bridge in the country.

Chattanooga’s natural beauty lures many of its visitors. Lookout Mountain has the 145-footunderground waterfall ruby Falls, a section of stunning panoramic views called rock City,and the Incline railway, the world’s steepest passenger railway, in operation since 1895.raccoon Mountain Caverns boasts a spectacular cave system. Be sure to book a Spring CanyonCruise on the Chattanooga river Boat to enjoy a three-hour outing along the 26-mile-longTennessee river Gorge. Looking for a budget-friendly night on the town? Take in one ofthe free outdoor Nightfall concerts held every Friday from May through August. ml

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CRUISING INTO SPRING Rock City's Lovers Leap is the iconic feature thathas brought generations of travelers up to LookoutMountain where you can "See Seven States.”

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When Charles II was restored to thethrone of England in 1660, he thankedsome of his loyal friends by giving them land in America. In return, they recognized this gift by dubbing the landCharles Towne. The young city was thefirst settlement in the Province of Carolina and found itself under frequentattacks from Spain, France, marauding pirates and local Native American tribes.

Walls were erected, and a battery along theeastern shore was constructed to protectthe city, which tenaciously stood itsground and grew against all odds. Slowlybut surely, Charles Towne developed into what we know and love today asCharleston.

Maybe it’s coincidence — but thenagain, maybe not — that a city that startedas a gift given to friends has become so well

known for its friendliness and hospitality.Charleston is highly regarded for its history, art, food and nature, and the cityhas worked hard to protect these treasures,staying true to its official motto of “Aedesmores juraque curat” (“she guards herbuildings, customs, and laws”).

Not unlike any new community has todo today, Charleston needed to advertiseto get people to move to it when it was

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Located in the heart of the historic district, Charleston City Marina is just steps away from world-renowned dining, shopping, art galleries and historic hot spots. (left); Magnolia Plantation (right) is known as “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens” and was found in 1676 by the Drayton family – surviving theAmerican Revolution, Civil War and beyond.

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just starting out. This drew newcomersfrom England and nearby colonies such as Bermuda and Barbados, creating an internationally diverse culture. As the new citizens and merchants establishedthemselves and achieved success, they displayed it by building grand homes. The Heyward-Washington House, built in1771, and the Edmonston-Alston House,built in 1825, are both open for tours.During the Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens (March 19-April 19) eachspring, visitors can tour many otherhomes, too — a surprising number ofthem still occupied by descendants of the original owners. The historic estates of Boone Hall Plantation and MagnoliaPlantation are a short drive outside thecity and provide a fascinating glimpse intoCharleston’s rich past.

As the city grew and prospered, leisureactivities became an increasingly importantpart of life. Charleston still boasts the firstplayhouse in America; the historic DockStreet Theatre is a wonderful place to takein some theater. This spring, don’t miss“Catch Me If You Can: The Musical.”

And King Street (including hip UpperKing Street) is a must-see while exploringCharleston’s vibrant downtown scene. Thestreet is home to an impressive array offine art galleries and clothing and jewelryboutiques. Art has always been an impor-tant part of Charleston’s culture, and Spoleto, one of the world’s premierperforming arts festivals, draws thousands

of spectators to Charleston every spring.Named for the city of its sister festival in Italy, the 17-day Spoleto Festival (May 22-June 7) features internationally acclaimed musicians, dancers and actors.Don’t miss the Charleston Farmers Market, held in Marion Square Saturdaysfrom 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In terms of hotels, inns and restaurants,there is something for everyone inCharleston. Many people visit the cityeach year just to sample its award-winningeateries. It’s almost impossible to compilea list of best restaurants — there are so many phenomenal ones, and new onesare opening all the time. But there aresome perennial favorites that the locals return to again and again, including The Ordinary, Hominy Grill, Halls Chophouse, FIG, and Husk. For the best cappuccino in town, stop by CityLights Coffee.

Charleston’s unique location on a natural harbor at the confluence of theAshley and Cooper rivers makes it one of the easiest cities to navigate by boat,and there’s no shortage of first-class marinas to call home while visiting.Charleston City Marina (843-723-5098,charlestoncitymarina.com) is one of thefinest municipal marinas on the East Coast,offering easy tie-ups along their famousmega dock. They also provide a free shuttle service to various tourist sites andshopping locations around town. Completeboating services can also be obtained at

their nearby sister marina, The CharlestonCity Boatyard (843-884-3000,charlestoncityboatyard.com).

While there is no doubt thatCharleston can be hot in the summer, itsmild climate the rest of the year providesplenty of time to enjoy all of the outdooractivities available in the area, includinggolf, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, cycling and swimming and lounging at the beach. One thing is for sure, you willnot run out of things to do during yourvisit. Charlestonians frequently referencethe fact that the city is located at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooperrivers, “where come together to form the Atlantic Ocean.” What more can a boater ask for? ml

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A city that started as a gift given to friends has become so well known for its friendliness and hospitality.

King Street is divided into three distinctive areas; Upper (King Street Design and Dining District),Middle (King Street Fashion District) and Lower (King Street Antiques District), offering an array ofshops, galleries and boutiques for any visitor.

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As the ferry approached the dock at PortTownsend, a lone sloop was beating towindward. Gracefully tacking across ourstern, the flag blue topside showed a mastof brightwork and a lapstrake hull. Shewas a wooden boat, and I knew I washome. Of all the yachts I have served asmaster, the only ones I have truly loved,sail or power, were double-planked withmahogany on oak frames. What is it aboutthe romance of wooden boats that drawsus to them? Walking along the dock, ifyou spy a yacht with varnished caprails sobright that your reflection goes deep intothe wood, you will stand there and admireher lines and hope the owner didn’t glassover the wood hull for expediency.

Wood has been the consistent and reliable fabric of boats throughout history.Trees were always an abundant source of

raw material. Today, in the era of fiberglass,aluminum and steel hulls, we are searchingfor our past. As boat owners, we want tolink our enjoyment of yachting with thosewho came before us. And one of thoseconnections is through wood.

As a boat-building material, wood fares best in the cold water of the PacificNorthwest, the Great Lakes and NewEngland. Warm tropical sea water invitesthe teredo shipworm, which eats throughwooden planks in much the same way that termites eat through the woodenfoundation of a house in Key West. Therefore, it is not surprising that in theUnited States the crafting of woodenboats is kept alive at schools and museumsabout 40 degrees north latitude and above.

How many of us have mused on the idea of putting aside our livelihoods

to pursue the dream of becoming a shipwright? You can, and you should, even if for one class. Doing that allows you to join the proud tradition of mariners who went out to sea in wooden boats.

Northwest Maritime CenterPort Townsend, Washington(360-385-3628, nwmaritime.org)

Mission: “To engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery.”

Boatbuilding Courses: Introduction toShop Tools, Introduction to Boatbuilding,Build Your Own Boat Program.

Major Events: The 39th Wooden BoatFestival — September 11-13, 2015.

of Wooden BoatsFor the Love BY CAPT. JEFF WERNER

The Center for Wooden Boats, in Seattle, Wash., firststarted in 1968, when Dick Wagner and his wife Collenbegan renting boats from their floating home. They had a collection of small boats tied up around their houseboatunder the Aurora Bridge.


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The Northwest School of Wooden BoatbuildingPort Hadlock, Washington(360-385-4948, nwboatschool.org)

Mission: “To teach and preserve traditional and contemporary woodenboatbuilding skills while developing the individual as a craftsman.”

Boatbuilding Courses:Offers career-focused degree programs in Traditional Large Craft, TraditionalSmall Craft and Contemporary WoodComposite Craft.

Center for Wooden BoatsSeattle, Washington(206-382-2628, cwb.org)

Mission: “To provide a gathering placewhere maritime history comes alivethrough direct experience and our smallcraft heritage is enjoyed, preserved andpassed on tho future generations.”

Boatbuilding Courses: Beginning Woodworking, Varnishing, Lofting,Bronze Casting.

Major Events: The 39th Annual LakeUnion Wooden Boat Festival — July 3-5, 2015.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumSt. Michaels, Maryland(410-745-2916, cbmm.org)

Mission: “Dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment and the people of the Chesapeake Bay.”

Boatbuilding Courses: “Apprentice For a Day” Public Boatbuilding Program,which includes the topics of lofting, moldconstruction, setting up, planking, andafter boat is upright and finishes.

Major Events: The 28th Annual Antique& Classic Boat Festival — June 20-21,2015. The 33rd Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival — October 3-4, 2015.

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Mission: “Preparing the next generationof builders, makers & restorers...”. In 2014 IYRS branded its mission as “Make Anything Possible,” focusing on its experiential training model.

Boatbuilding Courses: Offers the Boatbuilding & Restoration Program, a 20-month career-track training withclasses in woodworking and tool use, hull shape and lofting, joinery, spar making, surveying and assessment, drafting, computer-aided design and project management.

Major Events: The Annual Classic Yacht Regatta over Labor Day Weekend — September 5-6, 2015.

WoodenBoat SchoolBrooklin, Maine(207-359-4651, woodenboat.com)

Mission: “To provide access to experiencefor wooden boat enthusiasts in construction,maintenance, repair, design, seamanshipand other related crafts.”

Boatbuilding Courses: Introduction to Woodworking, Fundamentals of Boatbuilding, Traditional LapstrakeConstruction, Lofting, Building HalfModels, Elements of Boat Design, Boatbuilder’s Hand Tools, Wooden Boat Restoration Methods, Sparmaking,Bronze Casting, Blacksmithing, Metalworking, Rigging plus numerousBuilding a Boat courses.

Major events: The 24th Annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport— June 26-28, 2015. The Eggemoggin Reach Regatta held near Brooklin on August 1, 2015 ml

The Classic Yacht Regatta over Labor Day Weekend in Newport, R.I., showcases vintageyachts competing in many races and a yacht parade seen all around the harbor.

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/woodenboats.

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> Be vigilant.

It may sound silly, but not paying attentionis often the culprit in these situations. Despite their size, commercial ships aregenerally quiet as they move through thewater. Look aft regularly. A ship doing 15knots, which isn’t uncommon, covers about25 feet per second. That’s 1.5 nauticalmiles in six minutes!

> Know the rules of the road.

You can be sure the professional mariners do. However, true seamanship isdemonstrated when a crew can recognizethat holding fast to the right of way maynot be the most prudent thing to do.Recreational boaters should understandthat vessels limited in their ability to maneuver, whether because of draft or theconfines of the channel, will have or needthe right of way. It is also imperative toknow that when a ship goes astern on itsengine, directional control is limited at best.And traffic density plays a role. A smallvessel forcing a commercial ship to changecourse could put others in jeopardy.

> Anticipate ship movements.

Generally, ships want to be in deep water.A look at your chart will give you a goodidea of the route a ship might take to gofrom one point to another. Use navigationalaids — are there mid-channel buoys or actual channels? When possible, remain

clear of channels and the centers of bridgespans. If you don’t require the channels for safe navigation, why be there?

> Use your VHF radio.

In inland waters, the commercial trafficcommunicates on Channel 13. The hailing and distress frequency is Channel16. Commercial vessels have at least two VHF radios on the bridge; one of them is on Channel 16. Be aware: on busy weekends, a call to a ship from a concernedboater on Channel 16 may not be heardover the other chatter. A conversation on Channel 13 might go like this: “Calling the northbound container ship off Bloody Point Light. This is thesailing vessel Temerity southbound east of Thomas Point Light.”

“This is the container ship Ever Resolute northbound at Bloody PointLight.” “Temerity back to Ever Resolute,we are a blue-hulled 42-foot sloop southbound approximately two miles offyour port bow. How would you like tomeet?” Note that the type of ship is stated,geographical position of both vesselsgiven, and a brief description of the hailing vessel related. At sea, latitude andlongitude might be used. A call is not always necessary, but if there is any questionon your part, do not hesitate to make thecall. The ships and tugboats are happy tospeak with you. A tugboat with a barge in

Imagine being out on the water with family and friends andhaving a scary encounter with a large ship or tugboat. Not onlycan this ruin your day, it can severely compromise the confidenceof your crew. As a ship pilot on the Chesapeake Bay for 41 years,I have had numerous close encounters with recreational boattraffic. Most of these situations were easily avoidable. Commonsense, knowledge and experience are huge factors in keepingboaters safe. Don’t leave the dock without them. Here are recommendations for keeping it safe.

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a tight turn demands the attention of any vessel meeting them. Perhaps a better course of action would be to meet on a prearranged straightaway by communicating on your VHF.

> Forward visibility can be problematicon some commercial vessels.

Aboard ships, small vessels may disappearfrom view a half mile or more away. Agood rule of thumb for the recreationalboater is to look for the ship’s navigationbridge. If you cannot see the windows, assume you are not seen.

> Risk of collision exists when two vessels are holding a constant bearing, or nearly so, with each other.

The give-way vessel should take early andsubstantial action to ensure that this iscommunicated clearly to the stand-on vessel in a timely fashion. Keep in mindthat when it comes to commercial traffic,

you might be meeting a vessel whoselength exceeds 1,000 feet — greater than three football fields!

> AIS (Automatic Identification System) is an important aid to being seen electronically by commercial traffic.

Perhaps more importantly, it will give the recreational boater the actual name of the commercial vessel they would liketo contact. Boaters should understandthat although useful, AIS is primarily an identification system, not a collision-avoidance system. Also, AIS B (recreational)can be crowded out in a heavy AIS A(commercial) environment. AIS B signalsare not updated as frequently as AIS A,resulting in possible erroneous informationin close quarters situations.

> Understand whistle signals.

In inland waters, one whistle means “I am leaving you on my port side.” Two

whistles means “I am leaving you on mystarboard side.” Five or more short blastsis the danger whistle. This indicates thatthe whistle blower does not understandthe intentions of the other vessel or that a safe passing is in doubt. It is unlikelythat a large ship will hear the whistle signals of a recreational boat in time to avoid a close-quarters situation.

> Running in restricted visibility is challenging.

If the vessel operator does not have a clear understanding of the use of radar, poor visibility becomes positivelydangerous. Radar reflectors are helpfulbut not a guarantee that you will be seenon a commercial vessel’s radar. If possible,move to shallower water using GPS andthe depth finder to better stay out ofharm’s way.

> If underway at night, know more than just what normal navigation lights look like.

For example, a tugboat showing threewhite lights in a vertical line means thatthe length of the tow is in excess of 200meters! Cutting behind the tug couldprove fatal to the uninformed. ml

Recently retired, Bill Band is a graduate of SUNY Maritime College and was a shippilot on Chesapeake Bay (Maryland Pilots)for 41 years.

when it comes to commercial traffic, you might be meeting a vessel whose lengthexceeds 1,000 feet —greater than three football fields!

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/commercialvessels.

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Located along Florida’s famed EmeraldCoast between Fort Walton Beach andMiramar Beach, Destin, Florida, is a vacation jewel known for its sugar-whitesand beaches and emerald-green water of the Gulf of Mexico. With a variety of backwater, inshore, near-shore, beachand offshore fishing opportunities, Destinis home to Florida’s largest fishing vesselfleet and is nicknamed The Luckiest Fishing Village in the World.

The summer tourist season offers excellent fishing though the cooler weatherduring spring provides some of the bestfishing of the year. The backwaters andcoves of Choctawatchee Bay yield redfish,trout, flounder, small jacks and sharks forlight-tackle fanatics, while tasty bottomdwellers — including several species ofsnapper, grouper and jacks — are commonin the Gulf of Mexico. Sight casting, wherea spotter perched in a tower can see bigcobia along the beaches, is a popular technique for that species. Trolling inshorewaters yield catches of speedy wahoo andking mackerel, high-flying dolphin and smalltuna, while offshore look for tailwalking billfish, including sailfish, white marlin

and blue marlin, plus dolphin, wahoo,swordfish and barrel-sized yellowfin tuna.

Tackle Tip — Label Your ReelsIf you own multiple light-tackle outfits withthe same model reel, consider spooling eachreel with a different pound-test line to adaptto different techniques and changing conditions. Today’s micro-thin diameterlines, especially braids, make it difficult to distinguish one pound-test line fromanother, and even the same pound-test line from several manufacturers will varyin diameter. After packing the reel, use an office-type label maker to label thespool/reel to indicate the pound-test line.

Where to Dock/AnchorLocated in the heart of the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin you’llfind Baytowne Marina (850-267-7773,sandestin.com), a full-service marinaboasting 113 slips, accommodating vesselsup to 140 feet. Onsite gas and diesel fuelare available, as is a pump-out station. The friendly and knowledgeable marinastaff provides personal concierge service,

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including arranging golf tee times, restaurant reservations, tram service, and help with pointing guests in the direction when seeking things to do ashore. Golf cart rentals are availableexclusively for marina guests. There arewell over two dozen restaurants nearby, including casual dining, dinner cruises and fine dining where you can enjoy aspectacular breakfast, lunch or dinner.From Baytowne Marina, it’s a short drive to world-class golf, tennis, shopping,fabulous dining and local historical andcultural sights. Additionally, Sandestin Golfand Beach Resort is the only Destin-arearesort situated on both the IntracoastalWaterway and the Gulf of Mexico.

Marbella Yacht Club (850-424-5531,marbellayachtclub.com) offers short- andlong-term transient slips for vessels up to70 feet. Amenities include 30 and 50 amp shore power, secure parking, a fishcleaning station, restroom and shower facilities and WiFi. Marbella Yacht Clubalso includes a swimming pool, hot tub,fitness facility, lobby and meeting room.

Crab Island provides an option awayfrom fishing, where you can anchor and

spend the day swimming and snorkelingand frolicking on a huge water trampoline.Depths around Crab Island range from two to ten feet depending on where youanchor. During the season, there is arestaurant/snack barge selling hamburgersand fast food, steamed shrimp, boiledpeanuts and ice cream. HarborWalk Village offers activities and entertainmentsure to please every member of the familyregardless of age. Here you can find waterfront shopping, paddle board andkayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals,parasailing, glass-bottom boats, pirate shipexcursions, dolphin cruises, clubs andnightlife, weekly fireworks, weekly FatTuesday parades, live entertainment andan array of restaurants to satisfy all palates.

Guides and ChartersThe Lil’ Lucky of Destin (850-699-2286)charter fishing company is located at Baytowne Marina and specializes in fishing the shallow back bays and skinnywater grass flats of Choctawhatchee Bay.Their boats are rigged for light-tackle fishing for redfish and speckled trout with live bait or artificial lures. NightFishing and Fly Fishing Charters are also available. ml

To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/destin.

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ExPERIENcE A dESTINATION resort like you’ve never seen before. Sandpiper Bay Marina at club Med, inPort St. Lucie, Florida, is a new hot spotfor cruisers. The marina is located alongthe St. Lucie River, between Miami and Orlando, and is only a 30-minute drivefrom West Palm Beach.

Sandpiper Bay Marina at club Med isthe only club Med location in the UnitedStates, making this a one-of-a-kind destination for boaters. Marina guestscan purchase a partial or full membershipto club Med, anywhere from one day toan entire year, and receive discounted slip rates and access to the all-inclusiveresort experience and amenities, includingmeals, drinks, fitness center, golf, tennis,trapeze, sailing, swimming pools, day-care,spas and more!

“Our marina is in a highly protected safeharbor. We have the quaint feeling of OldFlorida with first-class amenities. We offera fun community and no pretentiousness.Our boaters are our family,” said TomMcLeod, owner/operator of SandpiperBay Marina. The marina is located just offthe Okeechobee Waterway for those boaterstaking this route — it is also just a waterride away from downtown Stuart, whereguests can visit local attractions, bars andrestaurants. The marina can accommodatevessels up to 150 feet and offers a fuel dock with diesel and non-ethanol gasoline. Marina amenities include shower and laundry facilities, pump-outs, dinghy storage, fuel, trailer storage and access tothe captain’s Lounge, which includes aprinter, WiFi and television. dependingon the season, there are anywhere from

five to fifteen transient slips available, andadvance reservations are recommended.

Looking for a bite to eat? Marinaguests can head to the club Med on-siterestaurants that include Soleil, a waterfrontrestaurant featuring a gourmet menu,Market Place an unbelievable buffet stylerestaurant, or Riverside Grill & BBQ, ahot spot for guests that features a classicAmerican menu with Floridian andFrench influences. Treat yourself to a date night, and let the young adults ex-plore the Junior Lounge, Latitude 27, de-signed specifically for teens 11 to 17 yearsold. Slice Bar is also a great spot for drinksand live entertainment seven nights a week.

You don’t have to go far for fun and entertainment. Sandpiper Bay offers watersport rentals to get your adrenalinepumping, including jet skis, tubing, fishing,water skis and wake boarding.

The future looks bright for SandpiperBay Marina at club Med. By year’s end,they will have all renovations completed.“We suspect that it will not be long beforeall boaters are club Med members,” saysMcLeod. “There is no other place weknow of where a boat owner can enjoy a carefree, all-inclusive lifestyle.” ml

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It was four in the morning whenthe man running down the dock startedshouting, “Jubilee! Jubilee!”

It was a sweltering August night alongthe shoreline of Mobile Bay, Alabama, sowe had our portholes open and could hearhim perfectly.

“What’s that?” Patrick rolled over andcrushed a pillow to his head, but I hadheard rumors of such a rare phenomenonand wanted to check it out.

I threw on my clothes and hurrieddown the dock after the man toward thebeach. Lights danced along the shoreline,illuminating the figures that had responded to the man’s call.

one man, dressed in a white tank topand camouflage shorts, with the word“BAMA” stretched across the back of hisballcap, held a bucket in one hand and aflashlight on a long stick in the other. Hebent down and scooped the bucketthrough the shallow water, using the lightpole as an underwater lamp.

“What’s he doing?” I asked Tom,whom I’d met the day before, as he stoodin the still-warm sand watching the show.

“It’s a jubilee. He’s catching shrimp.”

Tom nodded toward the water. Standingten feet from the shrimper, a man in theubiquitous crimson and white colors of theregion was bent at the waist picking bluecrab from the shallows and tossing theminto a steel wash basin. “There’s a load ofcrabs to be had, too.”

We wandered closer to the water. The shallows boiled with sea life floppingaround, seemingly trying to beach themselves. In a quick scan of the area I counted a dozen flounder.

“Happens each year here on the easternshore,” Tom said, passing me his lanternand wading into the warm water. “Just before sunrise, once or twice a summer, the fish are driven to shore by a pocket of unoxygenated water. A dead zone, if you will.”

“do they die?” I asked, unsure if thiswas the same thing as a red tide.

Tom shook his head. “only the onesthat are caught.”

He held out a four-foot stick with tineslike a pitchfork on its end. “Shine the lightover here, would you?” He pointed to theleft where three flat, bottom-huggingflounder slithered on top of each other.

“They become real slow and sloppy because of the lack of oxygen and are easy

to catch.” He thrust the gig into one of theflounder and stabbed him right behind the eyes. “There’s been jubilees where guysclaim to have caught a hundred flounderin just an hour.” He strung the flounder on a long length of wire and looped itthrough his belt, the fish hanging from his side like a set of keys. He speared andstrung four more fish as he spoke. “Thingis, it only lasts an hour or so. As soon as the wind blows or the tide changes,mixing oxygened water back in, the fishcan breathe again and scatter back to the depths.”

I looked down at the warm water lapping at my bare feet. The wild scrambleof flounder, shrimp, crabs and even an eelor two was the densest concentration ofsea life I’d ever seen. They were slow andstaggering, almost drunk-like, through the shallows. They put up little fight atbeing caught.

A bell rang farther down the beach.Slowly, as the call of “Jubilee!” went out,the beach filled with people. Some arrivedwith casting nets, some with flounder gigslike Tom’s, some with buckets. “I seen onewoman out here with a laundry basket one year,” Tom told me. His loop was nowstretched tight, and the feathery tails of

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the flounder trailed though the water.He unbuckled the wire from his belt

and handed it to me. “Here, this is for you.”“Are you sure?” I asked, reminded of

how much I loved the Southern spirit ofgenerosity and hospitality.

“Sure thing, sweetie.” Tom winked atme in the predawn light. “I’ll get morethan me and the missus can eat before the tide changes.”

And sure enough, he did. Withintwenty minutes, Tom’s second line was full.

A slight breeze blew wisps of my hair

across my face.Tom looked up and studied the sky.

“That’ll be the end of it.”I looked down at the water at his feet.

What once was alive with squirming,squiggling fish was now noticeably stillerand less crowded.

Tom swung the forked end of his stickinto the air and held it like Poseidon’s trident. He patted the again-heavy stringof flounder on his hip. “Good thing we got here early.”

We turned and walked back up the

dock as the last of the flounder retreatedto deeper water.

I held up the string he had given me.“I’m glad someone called out. Thank you.”

“My pleasure.” The lines beside his eyescrinkled deeper. “Won’t be another untilnext year now. Just make sure you listenfor the cry of ‘Jubilee!’” ml

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For the satsuma salsa:

4 satsuma oranges, peeled

and juiced

½ shallot, minced

1 tablespoon thyme

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼ cup olive oil

2-4 drops hot sauce,

depending on tolerance

For the flounder:

6 fillets flounder, 6 ounces each

Salt and pepper

1 cup buttermilk

3 cups pecans, finely ground

3 tablespoons olive oil

For the cheesy grits:

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 shallots, diced

4 cups chicken stock

2 cups grits

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 cups white cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

1. Place all ingredients for the salsa in amedium-sized bowl and stir. Taste for seasoning and set aside.

2. Season the buttermilk with salt andpepper and set in a bowl. Place the groundpecans in a bowl beside the buttermilk.Dip the top side of each flounder fillet inthe buttermilk, then press that side intothe pecans to coat the top of the fish. Set fillets aside.

3. Heat a medium saucepan over mediumheat. Add the olive oil for the grits, thegarlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent.

4. Add the chicken stock and bring to aboil. Add grits and stir constantly untilchicken stock is evaporated. Add creamand cheese and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

5. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

6. Heat large pan over medium heat. Addthe flounder fillets, pecan-crusted sidesdown. Season the exposed sides of the fishwith salt and pepper and cook for about two minutes until nuts start to roast.

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8. Place a dollop of the cheesy grits in thecenter of each plate and lay the flounderon top, pecan-side up. Spoon salsa and itsjuices over the fish.

Pecan-crusted Flounder with Cheesy Grits and Satsuma SalsaThis dish is great with steamed green beans, asparagus, sautéed spinach, or kale.


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ACE Recreational Marine InsurancePhone: 215-640-2609Free photo self-survey service upon insuring a boat or yacht with ACE.

Atlantic Cruising Club, Inc.Phone: 888-967-099420% Off list price of any regional volumes of Atlantic Cruising ClubGuide’s to Marinas ordered directly from ACC or it’s Website.

Avis Car RentalPhone: 800-331-1212Up to 20% Off Avis rental cars. You mustlog in to access the promo code.

Blu Q MagazinePhone: 510-318-006520% Off of all Blu Q Merchandise withpromo code.

Bluewater Books & ChartsPhone: 1-800-942-258310% Discount and free ground shippingon orders over $49.

Boat Covers DirectPhone: 864-703-740015% Off on all products.

BoatNameGear.comPhone: 860-249-1166Free logo digitizing for embroidery withany corporate order. Contactservice@boatnamegear. 20% Off your entire order.

Bottom Paint StorePhone: 888-505-23135% Off any order.

Budget Car RentalPhone: 800-527-0700Up to 25% Off Budget rental cars. Youmust log in to access the promo code.

C-Map by JeppesenPhone: 800-424-2627 ext. 1$79.00 For the standard membership. 25% Off new products. 20% Off C-Map accessory products.

Chafe-ProPhone: 336-567-033620% Off Chafe-Pro Products.

CY4EZPhone: 410-507-112210% off CY4EZ Marine Cover Materialsfrom the 4U2SEA Fraternity of Fabricators.

Diesel Doctor LLCPhone: 239-246-681010% Off all equipment, products andsupplies.

DockandSlipPhone: 561-318-3158Free slip/dockage rental listing ondockandslip.com.

EarthNCPhone: 877-846-098625% Off EarthNC Plus charts.

East Coast Bow ThrustersPhone: 443-831-4294Travel charges waived.

Flo ScanPhone: 206-524-662535% Off suggested list price on anydiesel Flo Scan system.

MarineMax VacationsPhone: 813-644-80715% Off charters for Marinalife members.

Maryland NauticalPhone: 410-752-426810% - 40% Off all online orders

Matt Chem MarinePhone: 321-499-463615% Off total online store purchases.

MetLife Defender ProgramPhone: 800-733-766315% Off membership fee. Must log in toMarinalife to receive member only link.

Motel 6Phone: 800-466-8356Save 10% on rooms at Motel 6. (Pet Friendly Hotel) You must log in to access the promo code.

Nautique OptixPhone: 440-354-966330% Off sunglasses. Use promo code at check-out.

NOAA Charts On-LinePhone: 847-697-6595Purchase 3 or more charts, receive 1 for free.

On Call InternationalPhone: 603-560-215010% Off annual membership for emer-gency medical and travel assistance.

PassageMaker MagazinePhone: 800-925-86831 year (8 issues) subscription to PassageMaker Magazine for special rateof $30.00 and receive 1 additional issue. 2 year (16 issues) subscription to Pas-sageMaker Magazine for special rate of$57.00 and receive 2 additional issues.

Professional Livery WorldwidePhone: 1-888-578-546610% Off Car Services.

Quimby’s Cruising GuidePhone: 314-241-431020% Off Cruising Guide. Please mentiondiscount when ordering.

Red Roof InnPhone: 800-733-766315% Off stay at all Red Roof locations.(Pet Friendly Hotel) You must log in toaccess the promo code.

Reverso PumpsPhone: 954-522-088225% Off Retail List Price of the FP Module.

Richardsons’ MaptechPhone: 888-839-555110% Off the list price of Maptech’s Embassy Guides and ChartKits.

Sea Tow InternationalPhone: 800-473-2869Receive the Sea Tow Gold Membership(24/7 nationwide towing and other on-water assistance services) with theCruising Club + Towing Membership.

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SoCal Flashlights LLC.Phone: 661-902-8522Free shipping on any flashlight from .4 lumens-5000 lumens. Shop online,enter “marinalife” in coupon code.

Soundings Publications, LLCPhone: 800-244-884524-month subscription for discountedrate of $30.97. 12-month subscription for discountedrate of $15.97. Free 12-month gift subscription for new Marinalife members.

Spade Anchor USAPhone: 321-409-571410% Off a new Space Anchor.

The MooringsPhone: 727-437-51005% Discount on Moorings charters.

The Yachting GourmetPhone: 727-360-266515% Off orders of $25 or more.

TNT Vacations (powered by FunJet)Phone: 800-282-02765% member discount. You must log in to access the promo code.

Triton Marine Products, LLCPhone: 1-855-922-022515% Off all Triton Marine products.

VPI Pet InsurancePhone: (877) 738-7874Up to 5% off pet health coverage. Youmust log in to access the promo code.

Waterway GuidePhone: 804-776-899920% Off all Waterway Guide products. 10% Off Skipper Bob Publications.

Weather Routing IncorporatedPhone: 518-798-1110Free 15 day trial of SeaWeather Fore-casting for marinas. One free WRI traditional forecastingservice for boaters and 10% off addi-tional forecasts. 10% off monthly rates of SeaWeather(online weather service). Free 15 day trial of Premium SeaWeatherfor boaters.

Weems & Plath Inc./Conant CustomBrassPhone: 410-263-670010% Off all Weems & Plath merchandise.

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BahamasABACOS abaco Beach Resort at Boat harbourPhone: 242-367-2158$50.00 Off room rack rate.

Bluff house Beach Resort & marinaPhone: 242-365-424720% Off transient dockage. 10% Off room rates when staying at the marina.

man-O-War marinaPhone: 242-365-600810% Off transient dockage.

marsh harbour marinaPhone: 242-367-270025% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Orchid Bay Yacht Club and marinaPhone: 242-365-517510% Off transient dockage.

spanish Cay marinaPhone: 242-365-008310% Off dockage.

Treasure Cay Beach marina & Golf ResortPhone: 242-365-825010% Off transient dockage (excludes utilities). 10% Off hotel.

BERRY ISLANDS Chub Cay Club marinaPhone: 954-634-749625% Off of 7-day stay. 35% Off dockage for 30 days or more. 4% Off fuel purchase. (Cash Only Payments)

CAT ISLAND hawk’s Nest Resort & marinaPhone: 242-342-705015% Off rooms.

ELEUTHERA Valentine’s Resort and marinaPhone: 242-333-214210% Off transient dockage.

EXUMA Farmer’s Cay Yacht Club & marinaPhone: 242-355-401710% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates. 10% Off restaurant.

staniel Cay Divers, Ltd.Phone: 242-225-966810% Off dive trips.

staniel Cay Yacht ClubPhone: 242-355-202410% Off transient dockage from 8/1- 12/27/15. 10% Off hotel nightly accommodationrate from 8/1- 12/15/15. Holiday weekends excluded.

GRAND BAHAMA Old Bahama BayPhone: 242-350-650010% Off transient dockage.

sunrise Resort & marinaPhone: 242-352-683420% Off dockage

LONG ISLAND stella maris marinaPhone: 242-338-205515% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off service & maintenance.

NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND hurricane hole marinaPhone: 242-363-3600 ext. 150% Off water park passes to Atlantiswhen staying at marina.

NORTH BIMINI Bimini Big Game Club Resort & marinaPhone: 242-347-3391$0.25 Off per foot per day for seasonal rate as posted. Stay 3 nights & get 4th night “Room & Slip” free. Sun.- Thurs. 10% Off transient dockage. $500.00 per month for long term sliprental up to 60 foot vessel Oct-March 10% Off room rates. Free Resort DiveCourse in the Pool with a PADI Dive instructor.

Bimini Under seaPhone: 800-348-464415% Off all tours. 20% Off rentals.

SAN SALVADOR Riding Rock Inn Resort & marinaPhone: 242-331-263110% Off dockage from 9/1- 3/1. 20% Off room rate based on availability.

SOUTH BIMINI Bimini sands Resort & marinaPhone: 242-347-350010% Off transient dockage with a minimum of 7 days.

CaNaDaBRITISH COLUMBIA Beach Gardens Resort & marinaPhone: 604-485-626710% Off fuel.

Canoe Cove marina & BoatyardPhone: 250-656-556610% Off transient dockage. 10% Off travelift haul out to new customers.

Cowichan Bay Fishermen’s Wharf associationPhone: 250-746-591110% Off transient dockage.

maple Bay marinaPhone: 250-746-8482$0.03 Off per litre of gas & diesel (500 litres min).

mosquito Creek marinaPhone: 604-987-411310% Off dockage on first 2 nights, 30% Off 3rd night. $0.02 Off per litre of gas and diesel (min. 500 litres). 15% Off food at MarinaSide Grill Restaurant. 10% Off exterior wash, oil change & travel lift services. 2 Complimentary tickets to the Boat Show at the Creek.

Pelican Bay marina Ltd.Phone: 604-729-144210% Off transient dockage.

sunshine Coast Resort & marinaPhone: 604-883-917715% Off transient dockage.

Union steamship marine ResortPhone: 604-947-070715% Off transient dockage Mon-Thurs.

ONTARIO Brig InflatablesPhone: 800-489-221010% Off all orders from corporate officeor free shipping.

Island Yacht ClubPhone: 416-203-2582 Ext223Stay 4 nights, get the 5th night free.

QUEBEC marina de Trois RivieresPhone: 819-374-5862Stay 3 nights and get 4th night free.

DOmINICaN RePUBLICLA ROMANA marina Casa de CampoPhone: 809-523-2111/211215% Off dockage 15-29 days; 30% Off 1-6 months. Additional 25% off from May 1st to November 30th.

PUERTO PLATA Ocean World marinaPhone: 809-970-3373Stay 3 nights, get 1 night free (dockage only). 20% discount on wet slips for 5 nights or more. 10% discount on fuel over 1,000 gallons.

hONDURasFantasy Island marinaPhone: 504-985-638210% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with purchase of 50 gallons or more. 20% Off all resort services, includingdive shop, bar & restaurant.

JamaICaerrol Flynn marinaPhone: 876-715-604410% Off transient dockage. 10% Off long term storage.

mexICOBAJA CALIFORNIA hotel Coral and marinaPhone: 1 (866) 302-0066Complimentary use of aquatic activities with min. 1 night stay. Complimentary top side boat wash with min. 30 night stay. Free pump out with min. 1 night stay.

JALISCO Opequimar Centro marinoPhone: 52-322-221-18005% Off fuel dock service. 10% Off on daily work yard rates.

QUINTANA ROO marina el Cid CancunPhone: 52-998-871-018420% Off dockage.

marina hacienda Del marPhone: 866-556-474715% Off dockage from 12/15- 5/31. 40% Off dockage from 6/1- 12/14.

marina Puerto aventurasPhone: 529-873-510810-15% Off dockage. Not available during high season 3/1-6/15.

SINALOA marina el Cid mazatlanPhone: 52-669-916-346815% Off regular dockage rates.

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

PUeRTO RICOmarina PescaderiaPhone: 787-717-363810% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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San Juan Bay MarinaPhone: 787-721-806210% Off transient dockage.

ST MAARTENSimpson Bay MarinaPhone: 011-599-544-230910% Off dockage.

TURKS ANDCAICOSPROVIDENCIALES Turtle Cove MarinaPhone: 649-941-378110% Off dockage.

US VIRGIN ISLANDSST. CROIX Green Cay MarinaPhone: 340-718-1453Stay for 3 and pay for 2. Stay for 7 and pay for 5. Does not applyto storm season and discounts may notbe combined. Free Rental Car for 1 day with 3-day slip.

ST. THOMAS BVI Yacht ChartersPhone: 1-284-494-428910% Off charters.

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ALABAMA Fairhope Eastern Shore Marine Inc*Phone: 251-928-128310% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (min 100 gallons).

Foley Mosley Maritime Services, LLCPhone: 251-610-788220% Off all services including MarineSurveys, Dive Work & Captain Services.

Gulf Shores Homeport Marina*Phone: 251-968-452810% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Guntersville Alred Marina*Phone: 256-582-44002-nights free dockage with a 100 gallon min. fuel purchase (min. value of $80.00). 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off annual slip rental.

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

Grand Mariner MarinaPhone: 251-443-630010% Off weekly dockage (7 night min).

Orange Beach Orange Beach Marina*Phone: 251-981-420710% Off transient dockage. 25% discount on clothing.

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

Pickensville Pirates Marina CovePhone: 205-373-670110% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

ARKANSAS Clarksville Spadra Waterfront MarinaPhone: 479-754-502110% Off transient dockage.

Gamaliel 101 Boat DockPhone: 870-467-525210% Off transient dockage.

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

Benicia All American Divers, LLCPhone: 415-306-411625% Off monthly hull cleaning services.

Bethel Island Emerald Point MarinaPhone: 925-684-2388$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sugar Barge Marina*Phone: 925-684-9075$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Corona Newport BoatsPhone: 951-371-899610% Off parts and service.

Emeryville Emery Cove Yacht HarborPhone: 510-428-050520% Off transient dockage.

Emeryville MarinaPhone: 510-654-37165% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.

Encinitas C2C YachtsPhone: 619-972-86951 hour of free consulting. 5% Off parts and supplies. 5% Off rate for route planning.

Fort Bragg Dolphin Isle MarinaPhone: 707-964-411310% Off dockage.

Newport Beach Newport BoatsPhone: 949-646-888810% Off parts and service.


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Oxnard Bahia MarinaPhone: 805-985-640010% Off transient dockage.

Peninsula Yacht MarinaPhone: 805-985-640010% Off transient dockage.

Sacramento Alamar Marina & RestaurantPhone: 916-922-0200 ext:510% Off transient dockage. 10% Off check (excluding alcohol) in restaurant.

San Diego Bay Club Hotel & MarinaPhone: 619-222-031410% Off transient dockage.

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and MarinaPhone: 619-221-485815% Off dockage. Reservations must bebooked at least 24 hours in advance.

Sun Harbor MarinaPhone: 619-222-116710% Off transient dockage.

San Marcos SD Model MakersPhone: 760-525-434110% Off custom model.

San Pedro Holiday Harbor - Cabrillo MarinaPhone: 310-833-446810% Off transient dockage.

Stockton 5 Star MarinaPhone: 209-466-220025% Off daily transient rate.

Tahoe City A&M MarinePhone: 530-581-251610% Off parts.

Whiskeytown Oak Bottom MarinaPhone: 530-359-267110% Off transient dockage.

Wilmington Holiday Harbor - WilmingtonPhone: 310-835-395210% Off transient dockage.

COLORADO Dillon Dillon Marina*Phone: 970-468-510020% Off transient dockage. 10% Off boat rentals. 10% Off any one item inthe marina store.

CONNECTICUT Branford Brewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina*Phone: 203-488-8329Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yardsreceive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Bruce and Johnson’s Marina West*Phone: 203-488-8329Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fueldiscounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Bridgeport Cedar Marina Inc.Phone: 203-335-626210% Off transient dockage.

Chester Chrisholm Marina*Phone: 860-526-514710% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Deep River Brewer Deep River Marina*Phone: 860-526-5560Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Essex Brewer Dauntless Marina*Phone: 860-767-0001Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Essex Island Marina*Phone: 860-767-2483Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Greenwich Delamar Greenwich HarborPhone: 203-661-9800Up to 3 nights free electric. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Mystic Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic*Phone: 860-536-2293Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

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

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the SeaPhone: 860-572-5391$5.00 Off membership fee.

New London Burr’s MarinaPhone: 860-443-845710% Off transient dockage $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Crocker’s Boatyard Inc.Phone: 860-443-630410% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

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

Noank Village Boat YardPhone: 860-536-177010% Off transient dockage.

Norwalk Coastwise BoatworksPhone: 203-866-404110% Off dockage. 10% Off service rate.

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

Norwest MarinePhone: 203-853-282210% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off service parts and labor.

Norwich American Wharf Marina*Phone: 860-886-636315% 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: 860-388-143125% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Brewer Ferry Point MarinaPhone: 860-388-3260Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fueldiscounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

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

South Norwalk Rex Marine Center, Inc.Phone: 203-866-555510% Off transient dockage. 10% off dockage 10% Off in Ship’s Store on select items.Proof of Marinalife Membership atcheckout. 10% Off shorthaul and powerwash.

Stamford BoatTest.comPhone: 203-323-9900One 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: 203-359-4500Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Harbor House MarinaPhone: 203-324-004815% Off transient dockage.

Stratford Boardwalk Marina in StratfordPhone: 203-378-930010% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts.

Brewer Stratford Marina*Phone: 203-377-4477Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

West Haven West Cove MarinaPhone: 203-933-300015% Off transient dockage.

Westbrook Brewer Pilots Point Marina*Phone: 860-399-7906Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yardsreceive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Harry’s Marine RepairPhone: 860-399-616510% Off transient dockage.

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

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

Delaware City Delaware City MarinaPhone: 302-834-417210% Off transient dockage.

Smyrna Carlisle’s Marine Inc.Phone: 302-737-010010% Off non-sale items parts/accessories.

FLORIDA Arcadia Desoto MarinaPhone: 941-627-347420% Off transient dockage.

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

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

Williams Island MarinaPhone: 305-937-78135% Off prepaid seasonal or annual contract. $0.05 Off the dockage rate for seasonal (six month min.) & annual contracts.

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Bradenton Bradenton Boat ClubPhone: 941-795-36255% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas Internationalproperties.

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

Twin Dolphin Marina*Phone: 941-747-8300$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel 15% Off at Pier 22 for annual contract slip holders. Transientguests stay 2 nights or more get a $20 gift certificate (holidays & specialevents excluded).

Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach MarinaPhone: 941-778-2288$0.25 Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Cape Canaveral Bluepoints Marina at Port Canaveral*Phone: 321-799-2860$0.05 off per gallon of fuel.

Tarpon Point MarinaPhone: 239-549-490010% discount for the first night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Tween Waters Inn & MarinaPhone: 239-472-5161 ext 310% Off transient dockage. Excludes holiday weekends.

Carrabelle C-Quarters MarinaPhone: 850-697-8400$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Free pumpout.

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

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

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

Cocoa Cocoa Village MarinaPhone: 321-632-544510% Off transient dockage.

Coral Springs First Mate, IncPhone: 954-475-275010% Off complete systems. 10% Off labor.

Dania Beach Marine Maintenance, Inc.Phone: 954-525-623615% Off mechanical/electrical repairs. 10% Off yacht deliveries.

Thunderboat Marine Service CenterPhone: 954-924-94441 month free dry storage with annualcontract agreement.

Daytona Beach Adventure Yacht HarborPhone: 386-756-218025% Off transient dockage.

Deerfield Beach Pennell’s Marine, Inc.Phone: 954-426-262810% Off dockage.

Delray Beach Delray Harbor Club MarinaPhone: 561-276-037610% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Island Party Spots, LLCPhone: 888.823.492310% Off total, excluding tax.

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

Duck Key Hawks Cay Resort & MarinaPhone: 305-743-9000 ext.210% 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: 941-475-688220% 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- 277-461520% Off transient dockage.

Fernandina Harbor MarinaPhone: 904-310-3300 ext.12.5% Off on fuel purchases of 100 gallons or more.

Fort Lauderdale Apex MarinePhone: 954-759-721210% Off any work performed.

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Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting CenterPhone: 954-627-6309$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Banyan Bay MarinaPhone: 954-893-000425% Off transient dockage.

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

Global SatellitePhone: 954-462-124510% Off Iridium and Inmarsat satellite rental fees. 5% Off listed retail price for hardware orders.

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

Hall of Fame MarinaPhone: 954-764-397510% Off transient dockage for vessels up to 60’ feet from 6/1-9/30.Mention Marinalife Membership to receive discount.

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport- NorthPhone: 954-765-767015% Off regular rates.

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

KB Yachts of Florida, Inc.Phone: 954-646-966110% Off all services.

Marina Bay Marina ResortPhone: 954-791-760010% Off transient dockage.

Marine Professionals, Inc.Phone: 954-763-41615% Off all boat services.

Navesink Yacht Management Detailing and ChartersPhone: 954-462-458320% Off management services.

Reverso PumpsPhone: 954-522-088220% Off retail list price of Marine FuelPolishing Systems.

Sky Limo Air CharterPhone: 954-776-90045% Off total charter without taxes.

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

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

Fort Myers Boat Club*Phone: 239-454-262820% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fort Myers Yacht Basin*Phone: 239-321-708010% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Legacy Harbour MarinaPhone: 239-461-077520% Off daily transient rate.

Prosperity Pointe MarinaPhone: 239-995-215520% Off dockage.

Fort Myers Beach Moss MarinaPhone: (866) 968-2209$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel withovernight dockage.

Pink Shell Beach Resort & MarinaPhone: 855-881-942810% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates (some restrictions may apply).

Fort Pierce Fort Pierce City MarinaPhone: 772-464-124520% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Fort Walton Beach Adventure Marine & Boat Yard, LLCPhone: 850-581-262810% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off service labor.

Green Cove Springs Reynolds Park Yacht CenterPhone: 904-284-466710% Off daily dockage. 5% Off monthly dockage rate.

Hobe Sound Loblolly BayPhone: 772-546-313610% Off transient dockage.

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

Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Inn Harbourside MarinaPhone: 727-517-365220% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. For marina guests only.

Islamorada Casa Morada HotelPhone: 305-664-004415% Off standard dockage rate withhotel room reservation.

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

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

Jacksonville Epping Forest Yacht & Country ClubPhone: 904-739-715010% Off transient dockage.

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

Mandarin Holiday MarinaPhone: 904-268-103610% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Morningstar Marinas at MayportPhone: 904-246-892910% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off ship store.

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

The Marina at Ortega LandingPhone: 904-387-553820% Off transient dockage (daily & weekly rates). Stay a total of 7 nights in a 30 day periodand receive weekly dockage rate.

Jacksonville Beach Beach Marine*Phone: 904-249-8200 ext.015% Off transient dockage.

Jupiter Admirals Cove MarinaPhone: 561-744-1700Transient guests receive $0.20 off per gallon of fuel.

Sportport Docking System, Inc.Phone: 561-747-051110% Off service and maintenance.

The Bluffs MarinaPhone: 561-627-668820% Off transient dockage. Boats 50 ft or longer- Free 5 days excluding electric *Subject to availability.

Key Largo Gilbert’s ResortPhone: 305-451-113310% Off overnight dockage.

TIRELESS ChartersPhone: 215-499-82885% Off customary cruise pricing.

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

Key West Bait & TacklePhone: 305-292-196110% Off sunglasses including Costa, Calcutta and Flying Fisherman.

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

Key West City Marina at Garrison BightPhone: 305-809-398120% Off summer dockage rates (valid 6/1-10/1).

Key West HarbourPhone: 305-292-3121 ext. 110% Off transient dockage.

Scarlet Rose ChartersPhone: 305-304-399210% Off fishing charters and boat trips.

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

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

Lake Worth Security Self StoragePhone: 561-207-839510% Off any size unit rental for durationof stay, plus member receives any pro-motion offered at the time of the rental.

Lantana Super GrafixPhone: 561-585-151915% Off boat lettering. Free one color hailport.

Lighthouse Point Lighthouse Point Yacht And Racquet ClubPhone: 954-942-668810% Off dockage. 10% Off food/beverage in restaurant & clubhouse.

Little Torch Key Little Palm Island Resort & SpaPhone: 305-872-252425% discount for Harborview dock only.

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

Snug Harbor Marine, Inc.Phone: 727-398-747010% Off anti-fouling bottom job.

Marathon Banana Bay Resort & MarinaPhone: 305-743-017620% Off transient dockage. 20% Off regular room rate Sun.-Thurs.

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


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Marco Island Esplanade MarinaPhone: 239-394-633310% Off transient dockage & get theRewards Card for discounts at selectrestaurants/retailers.

Marina at Factory BayPhone: 239-389-292910% Off transient dockage.

Rose MarinaPhone: 239-394-2502 ext. 120% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Walkers Hideaway Marina*Phone: 239-394-9333$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off all service work with free haulout or trailer unload.

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

Mexico Beach Mexico Beach MarinaPhone: 850-648-890010% Off transient dockage.

Miami 5th Street MarinaPhone: 305-324-20403% Off transient dockage.

Bassas CargoPhone: 305-324-83825% Off transient dockage.

Grove Harbour MarinaPhone: 305-854-6444 ext225% Off daily transient rate.

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting CenterPhone: 305-377-36255% Off transient dockage. 3% Off gas & diesel.

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

Sunset Harbour Yacht ClubPhone: 305-398-680020% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Miramar Beach Sandestin Baytowne Marina*Phone: 850-267-777310% Off fuel.

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

Naples Boat ClubPhone: 239-263-2774Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd nightfree (only during summer months). $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel (call fueldock directly at 239-263-4525)

Naples Harbour*Phone: 239-213-144110% Off fuel.

Port of The Islands Marina*Phone: 239-389-036710% Off transient dockage.

New Smyrna Beach Night Swan Intracoastal Bed & BreakfastPhone: 386-423-494020% Off transient dockage.

Niceville Bluewater Bay Marina*Phone: 850-897-282120% Off transient dockage.

North Fort Myers Marinatown Yacht HarbourPhone: 239-997-771110% Off transient dockage. One month free on annual contract.

North Miami Dockside Corporate Services, Inc.Phone: 305-733-490125% Off all annual, seasonal or monthly memberships. $100 application fee waived.

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

Power House Marina, Inc.Phone: 305-892-262810% Off parts and service on Volvo Engines.

North Palm Beach North Palm Beach MarinaPhone: 561-626-491925% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Old Port Cove MarinaPhone: 561-626-176025% Off transient dockage. Annual lessees receive one month freedockage + a $500 Coupon Book. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Orange Park Fleming Island MarinaPhone: 904-269-002715% Off transient dockage.

Palm Bay Pelican HarborPhone: 321-956-096020% Off transient dockage. 10% Off dockside services.

Palm Coast Palm Coast Marina*Phone: 386-446-6370Half Off 2nd night dockage with min. purchase of 100 gallons of fuel.

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$0.10 Off per gallon (if boat stays thenight or over a 300 gallon fill up), $0.05Off per gallon (over 100 gallons)

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

Palmetto Regatta Pointe Marina*Phone: 941-729-60211 Month free with New Annual agreement. 1/2 Month free with New Semi-Annual agreement. 15% Off dockage $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel

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

Panama City Beach Bay Point MarinaPhone: 850-235-691125% Off transient dockage.

Treasure Island Marina*Phone: 850-234-653325% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon (200 gallon minimum). 15% Off ships store purchases.

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

Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor*Phone: 850-432-962010% Off transient dockage.

Pelicans Perch Marina & BoatyardPhone: 850-453-34715% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Pineland Pineland Marina*Phone: 239-283-35935% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Placida Palm Island Marina*Phone: 941-697-435622% Off transient dockage. Free ice with fuel purchase.

Pompano Beach Aquamarina Hidden HarbourPhone: 954-633-420320% Off transient dockage.

Sands Harbor Hotel & MarinaPhone: 954-942-9100 ext.220% Off transient dockage. 20% Off hotel rates.

Ponce Inlet Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant*Phone: 386-767-326610% off dockage $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (bulk discounts available).

Port Canaveral Cape Marina*Phone: 321-783-841020% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Not to becombined with other fuel discounts.(Volume discounts available)

Port St. Joe Port St. Joe MarinaPhone: 850-227-939325% Off transient dockage.

Punta Gorda Burnt Store Marina & ClubPhone: 941-637-008315% Off transient dockage.

Fishermen’s Village Marina*Phone: 941-575-300015% Off transient dockage. 5% Off total fuel cost.

Laishley Park Municipal MarinaPhone: 941-575-014215% Off transient dockage.

Riveria Beach Smart Marine SolutionsPhone: 561-504-150510% Off indoor storage.

Riviera Beach New Port Cove Marine CenterPhone: 561-844-250425% Off dockage.

Ruskin Shell Point MarinaPhone: 813-645-131310% Off transient dockage.

Sanford Boat Tree MarinaPhone: 407-322-1610$10.00 Off transient dockage.

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

Marina JackPhone: 941-955-948810% Off transient dockage when booked through Marinalife. (Holidays & special events excluded)

Yacht CenterPhone: 941-365-17705% Off full bottom paint job.

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

Shalimar Shalimar Yacht Basin and Marina*Phone: 850-651-051020% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel. Free pump-outs.


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St. Augustine Anchorage Inn & MarinaPhone: 904-829-904110% Off transient dockage.

Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, Inc*Phone: 904-829-567610% 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: 904-824-434710% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Pier 88 Diving CoPhone: 904-540-197210% Off annual service contract. 10% Off new customer cleanings.

Rivers Edge MarinaPhone: 904-827-052025% Off dockage.

St. Petersburg Harborage Marina At BayboroPhone: 727-821-63475% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

St. Petersburg Marina*Phone: 727-893-73293% Off fuel price. Free pump out with Marinalife Membership.

The Vinoy® Renaissance Resort & Golf ClubPhone: 727-824-802225% Off transient dockage (certain dates are excluded). 3% Off fuel at nearby St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. 10% Off Restaurants & Resort Shop. 10% Off Spa.

Stuart Apex MarinePhone: 772-692-757710% Off dockage. 5% discount off repair bill.

Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina*Phone: 772-225-370020% Off hotel rooms.

Monterey Inn & MarinaPhone: 772-283-3500Free dockage with room rental.

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

River Forest Yachting CenterPhone: 772-287-413125% Off transient dockage.

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

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

Suwannee Miller’s Marina of SuwanneePhone: 352-542-734910% Off all dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of 100 gallons or more.

Tampa Tampa HarbourPhone: 813-831-120010% Off fuel.

Tarpon Springs Anclote Harbors MarinaPhone: 727-934-761615% Off transient dockage.

Port Tarpon MarinaPhone: 727-937-220015% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Tavernier Mangrove MarinaPhone: 305-852-838025% Off transient dockage.

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

Treasure Island The Club at Treasure IslandPhone: 727-367-4511Stay 1 night, get the 2nd free. (Consecutive nights only)

Venice Crow’s Nest Marina Restaurant & TavernPhone: 941-484-7661 ext 2$0.25 Off per foot discount for Marinalife members. 100 gal. fuel discount: $0.07 Off with credit 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: 772-231-2819$0.05 Off 100 gallons or more. $0.10 Off 200 gallons or more.

GEORGIA Appling Trade Winds Marina*Phone: 888-884-06165% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Flowery Branch Aqua-land Marina*Phone: 770-967-6811 ext:15% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor MarinaPhone: 912-635-313710% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.


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Bay Bridge Marina Yacht Club357 Pier One Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666

(410) 643-3162 www.BayBridgeMarina.com

� State-of-the-Art Floating Docks� Transient Slips Starting at $2/ft� Monthly, Annual,

Seasonal, TransientsWelcome

� Dockside Pool� Hemingway’s Restaurant� Free Pumpouts� Diesel, .89 & .93 Gas� 10 Min. Boat Ride

to Annapolis� Full Service Marina� Yacht Yard� Fitness Center� Dredged Channel� Haul-Outs & Launches� Renovated Restrooms� Pet Friendly� Certified Clean Marina� Ships Store� Laundry Room� And more!

Seasonal Monthly TransientsSlips from 50’ - 60’ Still Available

But Going Quickly

Savannah Bull River MarinaPhone: 912-897-730020% Off dockage. $0.10 Off fuel price (100 gallon min).

Hyatt Regency SavannahPhone: 912-238-123410% Off transient dockage.

Sail Harbor Marina & BoatyardPhone: 912-897-289610% Off boatyard labor.

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

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & SpaPhone: 912-201-202120% Off dockage fees (excluding holiday weekends & special events).Proof of membership required.

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

St. Simons Island Morningstar Marinas/Golden IslesPhone: 912-634-112810% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off Ship Store purchases.

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

Chicago Skyway Yacht Works, LLCPhone: 773-734-7777Winter storage for $1300, includes 6months of storage, 2 engine winterizations,jack stands, blocking, power wash thebottom, haul out & launch.

East Peoria Basta Mangiare EastportPhone: 309-699-879210% Off food.

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

Stoney Creek Inn-East PeoriaPhone: 309-694-130010% Off rack room rate.

The Galley Restaurant & PubPhone: 309-694-653010% Off food only.

Fox Lake Ben Watts Marina Inc*Phone: 847-587-021110% 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: 888-575-555615% Off boat washing & detailing services.

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

Ottawa Starved Rock MarinaPhone: 815-433-4218 ext 020% Off transient dockage.

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

Peoria Cafe 401Phone: 309-673-223310% Off food only.

Hotel Pere MarquettePhone: 309-637-655510% 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: 309-677-676610% Off food only.

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

Peoria Heights Illinois Valley Yacht ClubPhone: 309-682-5419$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Local boaters not eligible for fuel discount.

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

Seneca Hiddencove Marina of the Seneca Yacht ClubPhone: 815-357-686910% Off dockage. 10% Off food only on the Katie Hooper.

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New Boat. New Dreams. New Destinations.

120 Tillson Ave. • Rockland, ME 04841 • 207-594-4444 • JourneysEndMarina.com

PART OF THE JOY of owninga boat, new or old, is cruising

to new destinations.

Come to Journey’s End Marina,right on Maine's island-filledPenobscot Bay, and explorehundreds of spectaculardestinations all within a day’s sailof our docks.

An Active Captain “First Choice”marina, Journey’s End is a full-service facility offering a completerange of mechanical, fiberglass, andpaint services, along with the mostprotected deep-water slips inRockland Harbor.

If you wish, our transportationservices can deliver your boat toour facility for a summer ofcruising adventures. Our trucksand drivers are certified andlicensed to transport it safely toMaine or wherever else in thecontiguous 48 states and Canadayour cruising dreams may take you.

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Waukegan Larsen Marine ServicePhone: 847-336-545615% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Wilmington Harborside Marina*Phone: 815-476-440015% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

INDIANA Hamilton Clark’s Landing Marina*Phone: 260-488-216910% Off dockage.

Michigan City Bridges Waterfront CafePhone: 219-878-022715% Off food only.

KANSAS Saint Marys Andax Industries LLCPhone: 785-437-060412.5% Off a carton of Marine Pacs.

KENTUCKY Albany Grider Hill Marina & ResortPhone: 1-866-387-550110% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Benton Big Bear Resort and Marina*Phone: 270-354-641410% Off transient dockage.

Cadiz Prizer Point MarinaPhone: 270-522-376210% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off labor on repairs.

Gilbertsville Kentucky Dam MarinaPhone: 270-362-838620% Off store merchandise.

Grand Rivers Green Turtle Bay Houseboat Rentals*Phone: 270-362-01215% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas Internationalproperties.

Jamestown Jamestown Resort & Marina*Phone: 270-343-52535% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Morehead Cave Run Marina, IncPhone: 606-784-966615% Off transient dockage.

LOUISIANA Delcambre North Pier MarinaPhone: 800-884-6120 Ext. 1$5.00 per night discount for the first 10 nights of their stay.

New Orleans Seabrook Marine*Phone: 504-283-600110% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

MAINE Boothbay Harbor Carousel Marina*Phone: 207-633-292210% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Camden Wayfarer Marine CorporationPhone: 207-236-437820% Off on dockage for the months of June & Sept.

Harpswell Dolphin Marina & Restaurant*Phone: 207-833-534315% Off dockage and moorings.

Holden Port Harbor Marine Bucksport MarinaPhone: 207-469-590210% Off dockage.

Kennebunkport Chicks MarinaPhone: 207-967-27825% Off fuel (100 gallons min).

Yachtsman Lodge & MarinaPhone: 207-967-251110% Off transient dockage.

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

South Freeport Brewer South Freeport Marine*Phone: 207-865-3181Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Southwest Harbor Dysart’s Great Harbor MarinaPhone: 207-244-01175% Off transient dockage, not to exceed$100.00. Not including shore power. Pay with cash get $0.10 off per gallon of fuel

West Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Yacht ClubPhone: 207-633-575020% Off moorings.

MARYLAND Annapolis A & B Yachtsmen Inc.Phone: 410-263-907310% Off labor.

Angler’s Sport CenterPhone: 410-757-344210% Off rods, lures, terminal tackle, and knives.

Annapolis City MarinaPhone: 410-268-066020% Off dockage (excluding holidays & boat shows). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Chesapeake Harbour MarinaPhone: 410-268-196910% Off dockage.

Chesapeake Underwater SportsPhone: 800-244-309510% Off equipment.

Christopher Ford Yacht Canvas IncPhone: 410-268-718010% Off all canvas orders.

Eastport Yacht CenterPhone: 410-280-998810% Off equipment fees associated with haul out.

Mears Marina AnnapolisPhone: 410-268-828210% Off transient dockage.

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

Prana StudioPhone: 410-266-340120% Off 10 pass cards for yoga.

South Annapolis Yacht CenterPhone: 410-263-164325% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor & hauling.

Uncle Bob’s Fudge KitchenPhone: 410-263-303220% Off store items.

Arnold Ferry Point Marina & YachtyardPhone: 410-544-636810% Off transient dockage.

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

Baltimore Boating CenterPhone: 410-687-20002 for the price of 1 Paddleboard rentals

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

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

Baltimore Marine Centers at Lighthouse PointPhone: 410-675-8888$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: 410-558-020210% Off food including crabs. Excludesalcohol.

BrassworksPhone: 410-327-728010% Off brass and copper polishing, lacquering, and repairs. 15% Off retail sales.

Canton Self StoragePhone: 410-285-766610% Off standard rent rates.

Essex Marina and Boat SalesPhone: 410-686-343510% Off dockage 20% Off Sealand VacuFlush complete system.

Harbor East MarinaPhone: 410-625-170010% Off transient dockage.

Henderson’s Wharf Marina & InnPhone: 410-732-104910% Off transient dockage. Electric not included.

Kali’s CourtPhone: 410-276-47005% Off entire menu.

Langermann’sPhone: 410-534-328715% 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: 410-539-8895$50.00 restaurant gift card with new slip contracts. 10% Off semi-annual and annual slips.

SMS Marine Surveyors & TechniciansPhone: 410-978-295110% Off labor services. $2.00/ft Off on marine surveys.

Tidewater Yacht Service at Port Covington Maritime CenterPhone: 410-625-499210% Off items in the ship’s store.

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

Chesapeake City Inn At The CanalPhone: 410-885-5995Stay 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 sameday reservations. 10% Off most items at the antique store.

Chester Annapolis Boat SalesPhone: 410-604-696210% Off Yamaha Repower Labor.

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Piney Narrows Yacht HavenPhone: 410-643-6600$0.05 Off per gallon fuel (cash only).Slipholders (owners & tenants) receive$0.25 off per gallon fuel.

Chestertown Mears Great Oak LandingPhone: 410-778-5007 ext. 1$1.75 Discounted rate for transient dockage. Valid 9/14 - 5/14. 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.

Worton Creek Marina LLCPhone: 410-778-328210% Off transient dockage.

Crisfield Somers Cove MarinaPhone: 410-968-0925Stay 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: 410-867-768650% Off transient dockage on the 2nd night stay & free pumpout.

Drayden Dennis Point Marina & CampgroundPhone: 301-994-228820% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Dundalk Anchor Bay East Marina & Yacht SalesPhone: 410-284-104425% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor.

Edgewater Liberty MarinaPhone: 410-266-563310% Off dockage (transient and contracts).

Rhode River Marina, Inc.Phone: 410-798-165815% Off parts. 15% Off service.

South River Boat RentalsPhone: 410-956-972910% Off charter rentals.

Turkey Point MarinaPhone: 410-798-136910% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Essex Middle River Landing MarinaPhone: 410-686-077110% Off dockage. 10% Off service (new customers only).

River Watch Marina & RestaurantPhone: 410-687-1422$0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.Marina staff must be notified at time of res. to receive discount.

Sunset Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-687-729010% Off Store Purchase.

Weaver’s Marine ServicePhone: 410-686-494420% Off transient dockage.

Friendship Herrington Harbour SouthPhone: 410-741-5100 ext.12025% off overnight dockage excludingMemorial Weekend through Labor DayWeekend.

Galesville Hartge Chesapeake ChartersPhone: 410-867-724010% Off undiscounted charters.

Pirates Cove MarinaPhone: 410-867-230010% Off transient dockage.

Georgetown Duffy Creek MarinaPhone: 410-275-214150% Off transient dockage for 2nd nights stay. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel over 300 gallons. Free Pumpout with 100 gallons of gas.

Sailing Associates MarinaPhone: 410-275-817110% Off transient dockage.

Sassafras Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-275-114410% Off transient dockage (proof of membership). 10% Off items at Marine store (except sale items).

Skipjack Cove Yachting ResortPhone: 410-275-212210% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Grasonville Lippincott MarinePhone: 410-827-930015% Off transient dockage.

The Jetty RestaurantPhone: 410-827-495915% Off lunch and dinner food checkonly. Cannot be combined with anyother offer.

Havre De Grace Tidewater (Havre de Grace) MarinaPhone: 410-939-095010% Off dockage including electric fee.

Joppa MarineMax JoppaPhone: 410-679-545420% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts & service labor.

Middle River Chesapeake Yachting CenterPhone: 410-335-490020% Off transient dockage.

Intercoastal MarinePhone: 410-335-045810% Off marine store purchase. (Not valid with sale or discount items)

Porter’s Seneca MarinaPhone: 410-335-6563$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with min. of 100 gallon purchase.

SS CanvasPhone: 410-344-118310% Off repairs & interiors.

Newburg Captain John’s Crabhouse & MarinaPhone: 301-259-231520% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off restaurant check (buffets & allyou can eat items not included). Proof ofMarinalife membership card required.

North East Jackson Marine Yacht BasinPhone: 410-287-940025% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon.

McDaniel Yacht Basin, IncPhone: 410-287-812120% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Ocean City Safe Harbor SanitationPhone: 800-292-38945% Off services (including emergency service).

Oxford Brewer Oxford Boat Yard & MarinaPhone: 410-226-545010% Off transient dockage. Excluding Holidays. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Pasadena Pleasure Cove MarinaPhone: 410-437-660025% Off transient dockage (Mon-Thurs). 10% Off transient dockage (Fri-Sun). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Rock Hall Gratitude MarinaPhone: 410-639-701110% Off transient dockage (excluding Holiday weekends).

High Tide InnPhone: 410-778-669725% off dockage at Haven Harbour Marinaif you book same day room and slip.

Lankford Bay Marina, Inc.Phone: 410-778-141420% Off dockage on third night stay. Excluding holidays.

Osprey Point MarinaPhone: 410-639-219410% Off transient dockage.

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

Smilin Jakes Casual ApparelPhone: 410-639-728010% Off clothing & music.

Severna Park Magothy MarinaPhone: 410-647-235625% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of gas & dieselevery Wed.

Solomons Harbor Island Marina, IncPhone: 410-326-344110% Off transient dockage.

Solomons Harbor MarinaPhone: 410-326-105210% Off dockage. Hotel discount of $99 per night.

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

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

Zahniser’s Yachting CenterPhone: 410-326-2166 ext.415% Off transient dockage with priorreservations. Excluding Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.Free Pump-Out with stay.

Sparrows Point G.E.I. Marine Contracting & ConstructionPhone: 410-477-688715% Off boat lift service.

Gonce MarinePhone: 443-242-616220% Off transient dockage.

Spencerville Voyager Marine CreditPhone: 877-222-030120% Off Coast Guard documentation.

St. Michaels Bob Pascal’s St. Michaels Harbour InnPhone: 410-745-900110% Off transient dockage. Not validwith other promotions, holidays or Sat., June- Sept. 10% off at the restaurant, excluding alcohol & holidays.

Higgins Yacht Yard, Inc.Phone: 410-745-930310% Off transient dockage in high season.

St. Michaels Marina, LLCPhone: 410-745-240010% Off ship’s store accessories & apparel.

Stevensville Queen Anne MarinaPhone: 410-643-202110% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Schuman’s Cleaning ServicePhone: 410-604-280110% Off full topside or whole boat wax detail.

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SpecialTeesPhone: 410-643-850510% Off silk screening and embroidering,and on orders $100.00 or more.

Taylors Island Slaughter Creek MarinaPhone: 410-221-0050Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free.(Valid Mon-Thurs, electric not included). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (gas ordiesel) with stay. Free pump out.

Tilghman Island Tilghman Island MarinaPhone: 410-886-250010% Off recreational rentals.

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

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

Boston Yacht Haven*Phone: 617-367-505010% Off dockage when booked through Marinalife. 10% Off room rates.

Constitution MarinaPhone: 617-241-964015% 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.

Cataumet Kingman Yacht CenterPhone: 508-563-7136 ext.110Stay 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: 508-563-936610% Off transient dockage. 10% Off transient mooring.

Wood Duck Inn Bed & BreakfastPhone: 508-564-6404Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free (We are a short walk from Kingman Yacht Center & we providetransportation).

East Boston Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina*Phone: 617-561-140010% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.

Fall River Borden Light MarinaPhone: 508-678-754720% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Transient boaters receive a Free Drink Card upon check-in.

Gloucester Pier 7/Enos MarinePhone: 978-281-193520% Off dockage. 15% Off marine supplies in store. 10% Off Honda outboards. 10% Off AB Inflatables.

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

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

Manchester Manchester MarinePhone: 978-526-791115% Off transient dockage for up to a 5-day stay.

Marion Burr Bros. Boats, Inc.Phone: 508-748-054110% Off transient dockage. 15% Off moorings.

Nantucket Hills of NantucketPhone: 508-228-135310% Off all gift items. Excluding prints & artwork.

Nantucket Boat BasinPhone: 508-325-1350Get On Board - Save Up To 50% this Spring & Fall. Please see “Marinalife Special Offers” for details,some restrictions do apply. Guests at the Nantucket Boat Basin get 15% off breakfast and lunch at Brant Point Grill.

Newburyport Hilton’s MarinaPhone: 978-462-399010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Proof of membership required. Preferredguest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’sHarborside & Ten Center restaurant.

Newburyport Boat BasinPhone: 978-465-911010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (proof ofMarinalife membership required). Preferred guest program entitlesslip guests to additional discounts. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’sHarborside & Ten Center restaurant.

Newburyport Harbor Marina*Phone: 978-462-399010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (proof of Marinalife membership required). Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’sHarborside & Ten Center restaurant.

Windward Yacht YardPhone: 978-462-650010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (proof of Marinalife membership required). Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts. 15% Off food purchases at Michael’sHarborside & Ten Center restaurant.

North Falmouth Brewer Fiddler’s Cove Marina*Phone: 508-564-6327Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

North Quincy Marina Bay on Boston Harbor*Phone: 617-847-1800$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: 508-693-435510% Off dockage (must book throughMarinalife).

Plymouth Brewer Plymouth Marine*Phone: 508-746-4500Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Salem Brewer Hawthorne Cove MarinaPhone: 978-740-9890Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fueldiscounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Salisbury LT Marine Services, Inc. Marine SurveyorsPhone: 603-512-600210% Off insurance appraisal.

Scituate Scituate Harbor MarinaPhone: 781-545-2165$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Vineyard Haven Vineyard Haven MarinaPhone: 508-693-072010% Off 200 gallons or more of fuel.

MICHIGAN Bay Harbor Bay Harbor Lake MarinaPhone: 231-439-254410% Off transient dockage.

Beaver Island Beaver Island MarinaPhone: 231-448-230010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Benton Harbor Pier 1000 Marina, LLC*Phone: 269-927-447110% Off retail items in ships store.

Cedarville Viking Boat HarborPhone: 906-484-330310% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Chesterfield Jefferson NorthPhone: 586-725-133810% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor on any service or repairs for new customers.

East Tawas Jerry’s MarinaPhone: 989-362-864120% Off your first year of seasonal dockage.

Fair Haven Terry’s MarinaPhone: 586-709-955920% Off transient dockage.

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

Holland Spine Align, Inc.Phone: 616-392-456510% Off the purchase of a Yacht Mattress.

Macatawa Eldean Shipyard*Phone: 616-335-584310% Off transient dockage.

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

New Buffalo Oselka Marina*Phone: 269-469-2600 ext 410% Off transient dockage.

Petoskey Petoskey City Marina*Phone: 231-347-6691 Summer10% Off transient dockage.

South Haven Woodland Harbor MarinaPhone: 269-743-362410% Off dockage.

St. Clair Shores Harbor 9 MarinaPhone: 586-776-565010% Off transient dockage.

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

St. Joseph Anchors Way MarinaPhone: 269-982-081210% Off transient dockage.

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

MINNESOTA Bayport Bayport Marina*Phone: 651-439-104410% Off dockage.

Hastings King’s Cove MarinaPhone: 651-480-890010% Off transient dockage.

St. Paul Watergate MarinaPhone: 651-695-378020% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

MISSISSIPPI Biloxi Biloxi Boardwalk MarinaPhone: 228-432-262815% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Schooner Pier ComplexPhone: 228-435-632010% Off transient dockage.

Columbus Columbus MarinaPhone: 662-327-845010% Off transient dockage.

Iuka Aqua Yacht Harbor*Phone: 662-423-2222 ext:105% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

MISSOURILake Ozark MarineMax Lake OzarkPhone: 573-365-53825% Off per gallon of fuel.

Osage Beach Formula Boats of Missouri*Phone: 573-302-800010% Off provisions in Gas Dock (excludes fuel). Free pumpouts.

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

Saint Charles John’s Boat Harbor*Phone: 636-946-207320% Off transient dockage.

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE Freedom Ossipee Lake Marina*Phone: 603-539-845615% 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: 603-436-091510% Off dockage.

NEW JERSEY Atlantic City Golden Nugget Atlantic City MarinaPhone: 609-441-8482 ext. 125% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs.Holidays excluded. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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

Atlantic Highlands Atlantic Highlands Municipal MarinaPhone: 732-291-1670 ext. 0Stay 6 nights and get the 7th night free. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Avalon Avalon Marine CenterPhone: 609-967-4100$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off winter service (winter storagecustomers only).

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

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

Blackwood Mobile Marine DetailingPhone: 855-401-820010% Off all services.

Brielle Hoffman’s Marina EastPhone: 732-528-620010% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hoffman’s Marina WestPhone: 732-528-620010% Off transient dockage.

Cape May Canyon Club Resort MarinaPhone: 609-884-019910% Off transient dockage.

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Forked River Marina at Southwinds*Phone: 609-693-628810% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off purchases at the ships store.

Silver Cloud Harbor MarinaPhone: 609-693-214525% Off transient dockage.

The Marina at Tall OaksPhone: 609-693-214525% Off transient dockage.

Townsend’s MarinaPhone: 609-693-610020% Off transient dockage.

Wilberts MarinaPhone: 609-693-214525% Off transient dockage.

Jersey City Liberty Landing Marina*Phone: 201-985-8000 ext21815% Off transient dockage.

Lake Hoptacong Bridge Marina*Phone: 973- 663-197610% Off dockage.

Lavallette Ocean Beach Marina*Phone: 732-793-7460$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel

Longport Seaview Harbor MarinaPhone: 609-823-262610% Off transient dockage.

Parlin Morgan MarinaPhone: 732-727-228920% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel for transient guests.

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

Princeton Junction Bugher Marine ServicesPhone: 609-275-260010% off marine surveys, capt’s services, boat delivery, training, repo & custody services.

Red Bank Navesink Yachts Management, Detailing & ChartersPhone: 732-671-935820% Off management service.

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

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

Tuckerton Sheltered Cove MarinaPhone: 609-296-940010% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off marine supplies, excludes parts and electronics.

Waretown Holiday Harbor Marina & Yacht SalesPhone: 609-693-718815% Off transient dockage.

Weehawken Lincoln Harbor Yacht ClubPhone: 201-319-5100 x320% Off transient dockage.

NEW YORK Babylon Babylon MarinePhone: 631-587-033315% Off transient dockage.

Brewerton Ess-Kay Yards IncPhone: 315-676-271125% Off dockage. 10% Off in ship store. 10% Off haulouts.

Brookhaven Beaver Dam MarinaPhone: 631-286-781615% Off transient dockage. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.

Brooklyn Marine Basin MarinaPhone: 718-372-570025% Off transient dockage, except holidays.

City Island City Island Yacht SalesPhone: 718-885-230015% Off transient dockage.

Minneford MarinaPhone: 718-885-200010% Off transient dockage

Connelly Certified Marine Service, Inc.Phone: 845-339-306010% Off dockage.

Croton on Hudson Half Moon Bay MarinaPhone: 914-271-5400$1.00 Off per foot on transient dockage

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Gardiner’s MarinaPhone: 631-324-5666 ext 210% Off transient dockage. (Sun.-Thurs, 5/15- 10/15).

Halsey’s MarinaPhone: 631-324-5666 ext. 210% Off transient dockage. (Sun.-Thurs, 5/15- 10/15).

Three Mile Harbor MarinaPhone: 631-324-132020% Off dockage Mon.-Wed. 25% Off published rates at SEA-incorp.com.

Fair Haven Fair Point MarinaPhone: 800-947-948020% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Fire Island Pines Pines Marina Fire IslandPhone: 631-597-958110% Off transient dockage.

Freeport Mako MarinePhone: 516-378-733120% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Glen Cove Brewer Yacht Yard at Glen Cove*Phone: 516-671-5563Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards

receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Greenport Brewer Stirling Harbor Marina*Phone: 631-477-0828Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fueldiscounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Yacht Yard at GreenportPhone: 631-477-9594Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards re-ceive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Mitchell Park MarinaPhone: 631-477-2200 ext 110% Off transient dockage Mon. - Thurs.

Hampton Bays Hampton Watercraft & MarinePhone: 631-728-820015% Off transient dockage.

Huntington Atlantic Marine Electrical Services, IncPhone: 631-470-408510% Off labor rates.

West Shore MarinaPhone: 631-427-3444 ext 310% Off transient dockage.

Willis Marine Center, Inc.Phone: 631-421-340010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lake George Dunham’s Bay Sea RayPhone: 518-656-924410% Off ship’s store.

Latham Dunham’s Bay Sea RayPhone: 518-785-617210% Off ship’s store.

Lindenhurst RPM MarinePhone: 631-957-19015% Off repairs. Special discounts on new boat purchases. 10% Off paints, parts, & accesories, etc.

Mamaroneck Brewer Post Road Boat Yard*Phone: 914-698-0295Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards re-ceive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Mattituck Strong’s Water Club & MarinaPhone: 631-298-4739Stay for 5 nights get the 6th night free(electric excluded).

Montauk Diamond Cove Marina, Inc.Phone: 631-668-659210% Off transient dockage. 10% Off short haul.

Montauk Yacht ClubPhone: 631-668-7702Stay 2 nights and get 3rd night of dockage free (valid Sun-Thurs from 4/15- 5/21 & 9/7 - 10/31). *Excludes Columbus Day Weekend

Star Island Yacht Club & MarinaPhone: 631-668-5052$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: 518-756-800110% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel over 200 gallons.

New Rochelle New Rochelle Municipal Marina*Phone: 917-559-282720% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

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New York MarineMax at Chelsea PiersPhone: 212-336-7873 ext.710% Off transient dockage Mon. - Thurs.for vessels under 75ft.

Newburgh Riverfront MarinaPhone: 845-661-491420% Off transient dockage.

North Tonawanda Smith Boys, Inc.Phone: 716-695-347215% Off transient dockage.

Plattsburgh Champlain Boatworks at Snug Harbour MarinaPhone: 518-561-213410% Off transient dockage.

Port Jefferson Danfords Hotel & Marina*Phone: 631-928-5200 ext.12310% Off transient dockage. 10% Off Hotel Stay (located on property). 10% Off at Wave Restaurant (Located OnDanfords Property).

Port Washington Brewer Capri Marina*Phone: 516-883-7800Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Rensselaer Albany Yacht ClubPhone: 518-445-9587$0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Riverhead Treasure Cove Resort MarinaPhone: 631-727-838610% Off transient dockage. Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd consecutive night free.

Rochester Southpoint MarinaPhone: 585-288-072010% Off dockage when paid in advance. Free wireless internet.

Rye Tide Mill Yacht Basin*Phone: 914-967-299510% Off transient dockage.

Saugerties Saugerties MarinaPhone: 845-246-753315% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off fuel. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.

Sayville Checkmate Marine Services, Inc.Phone: 631-495-33265% Off parts. 10% Off labor.

South Jamesport Great Peconic Bay MarinaPhone: 631-722-356510% Off transient dockage.

Southold Brick Cove MarinaPhone: 631-477-083010% Off transient dockage. $10.00 Off marine supplies.

Stony Point Stony Point Bay MarinaPhone: 845-429-010010% Off transient dockage.

Tarrytown Tarrytown MarinaPhone: 914-631-1300$0.50 Off per foot transient dockage.

Union Springs Hibiscus HarborPhone: 315-889-508610% Off transient dockage.

Wantagh Island Boat LetteringPhone: 516- 785-833910% Off all phone orders.

West Haverstraw Haverstraw Marina*Phone: 845-429-200115% Off transient dockage. (Not Applicable during Holdiays)

Samalot MarinePhone: 845-429-040410% Off store purchases, does not include sale items or food purchases.

Westhampton Beach Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel and MarinaPhone: 631-288-2500 ext 820% 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: 518-499-970010% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.

NORTH CAROLINA Bald Head Island Bald Head Island MarinaPhone: 910-457-7380$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Beaufort Jarrett Bay BoatworksPhone: 252-728-269010% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Town Creek MarinaPhone: 252-728-6111 ext310% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Belhaven Dowry Creek MarinaPhone: 252-943-2728$0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.

River Forest Marina & ShipyardPhone: 252-943-0030$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off in stock parts in the ship’s store.

Coinjock Coinjock Marina*Phone: 252-453-3271 ext 115% Off transient dockage. 10% Off marine supplies.

Midway Marina & MotelPhone: 252-453-3625$0.02 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.

Hatteras Hatteras Harbor MarinaPhone: 252-986-216610% Off purchases from ship store.

Morehead City Morehead City Yacht Basin*Phone: 252-726-6862 ext.310% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of the dock price for fuel (additional fuel discounts for500+ gal.)

New Bern New Bern Grand MarinaPhone: 252-638-031825% Off dockage for daily or weeklytransient stays. Reserve a slip for 1 month at our longterm 6-month rate of $6.95/ft.

Oriental Whittaker Creek Yacht HarborPhone: 252-670-375925% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 20% Off pumpout.

Southport South Harbour Village MarinaPhone: 910-454-748610% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

St. James Plantation MarinaPhone: 910-253-046325% Off transient dockage. Complimentary pump out.

Wilmington Cape Fear MarinaPhone: 910-762-125610% Off transient dockage.

Dockside MarinaPhone: 910-256-357920% Off transient dockage.

Wilmington Marine CenterPhone: 910-395-5055$0.50 Off per foot transient fee for boats tied up by 4pm. $0.10 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.

Wrightsville Beach MarineMax CarolinasPhone: 910-256-810010% Off labor cost.

OHIO Huron Holiday Harbor MarinaPhone: 419-433-214010% Off dockage

Huron Lagoons MarinaPhone: 419-433-320010% Off dockage

Lorain Copper Kettle MarinaPhone: 440-282-630110% Off transient dockage.

Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club*Phone: 440-288-050025% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Marblehead Anchors Away Marina*Phone: 419-734-139510% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel & free pumpout with purchase.

Mentor-on-the-Lake Mentor Harbor Yachting Club*Phone: 440-257-7214Stay two nights and get the second night free! $0.40 Off per gallon of fuel (min 100 gal purchase)

Port Clinton Catawba Landing*Phone: 419-797-600010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Lakefront MarinaPhone: 419-734-55761 month free with 6 month contract; 2 months free with annual contract Complimentary $25 worth of fuel for first time guests only. First time guests receive 1 year membership to Lakefront Yacht Club.

MarineMax Port ClintonPhone: 419-797-449210% Off transient dockage.

Put-in-Bay Miller’s MarinaPhone: 419-285-590210% Off transient dockage (new customers only).

Sandusky Battery Park Marina*Phone: 419-625-614210% Off dockage.

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

Vermilion Romp’s Water Port, IncPhone: 440-967-4342Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free. Free game of miniature golf for eachchild under 18 aboard a vessel withtransient dock lease.

OKLAHOMA Afton Harbors View MarinaPhone: 918-782-32775% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Sand Springs Pier 51 MarinaPhone: 918-865-21975% Off items in ship’s store.

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Piers at Penn’s LandingPhone: 215-351-4101 25% Off transient dockage.

RHODE ISLAND Barrington Brewer Cove Haven Marina*Phone: 401-246-1600Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Block Island Champlin’s Marina & ResortPhone: 401-466-7777$0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage all year. 10% Off purchases at the Ship Store &Restaurant with dockage.

Newport Brewer Street Boat Works Ltd.Phone: 401-847-03215% Off Labor.

Goat Island MarinaPhone: 401-849-5655$0.10 Off per gallon of diesel. $0.05 Off per gallon of gas.

Newport Marina, IncPhone: 401-849-229320% Off transient dockage 5/6-6/15. 10% Off transient dockage 9/15-10/23.

Newport Yachting Center*Phone: 401-847-9047 ext. 110% Off transient dockage Sunday-Thursday.

West Wind MarinaPhone: 401-849-430035% Off transient dockage during Fall &Spring Seasons. Valid 9/18- 12/31 and4/15- 6/15.

Portsmouth Brewer Sakonnet Marina*Phone: 401-683-3551Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%off dockage on subsequent visits & fueldiscounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Wakefield Belle Vue Yachting CenterPhone: 401-782-8899$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel without transient stay. $0.10 Off per gallon withtransient stay.

Point Judith MarinaPhone: 401-789-718910% Off dockage $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Silver Spring MarinePhone: 401-783-078310% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts.

Snug Harbor Marina*Phone: 401-783-7766$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. $0.07 if paying with cash. 10% Off bait & tackle.

Warwick Apponaug Harbor MarinaPhone: 401-739-500510% Off transient dockage.

Bassett Boat CompanyPhone: 401-886-789910% Off service.

Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina*Phone: 401-884-1810Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

Brewer Yacht Yard at CowessettPhone: 401-884-0544Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% 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: 401-884-7014Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits &fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.

SOUTH CAROLINA Beaufort Downtown Marina of Beaufort*Phone: 843-524-442210% Off purchases at the ships store (excluding fuel/dockage).

Easy Rentals Inc.Phone: 843-524-227630% Off equipment.

Port Royal Landing Marina, Inc*Phone: 843-525-6664$0.15 Off per foot for daily dockage. Stay 2 nights at daily rate & get 3rdnight free OR stay 5 nights at the dailyrate & get 6th and 7th nights free. $0.10 Off per gallon of 100 gallons ormore.

Charleston Charleston City BoatyardPhone: 843-884-300010% Discount on parts.

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

Dataw Island Dataw Island MarinaPhone: 843-838-8410$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel, min. 100 gals.

Daufuskie Island Freeport MarinaPhone: 843-290-933610% Off dockage. 10% Off Daufuskie Crab Co. Restaurant. 10% Off goods in general store.

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Georgetown Georgetown Landing MarinaPhone: 843-546-177625% Off transient dockage. Free wireless internet access.

Harborwalk MarinaPhone: 843-546-4250Stay 3 nights or more and get a 15% discount on dockage rate.

Hilton Head Harbour Town Yacht Basin*Phone: 843-363-8335$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Palmetto Bay MarinaPhone: 843-785-391010% Off Marina logo items at Charter Office.

Hilton Head Island Seahorse Yacht Charters & DeliveriesPhone: 843-422-102310% Off crewed charter rates. 10% Off yacht deliveries or captainingservices (power and sail/catamarans).

Skull Creek Marina*Phone: 843-681-8436$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (100 gal. min.)

Little River BW’s MarinaPhone: 843-249-1941$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Coquina Yacht ClubPhone: 843-249-933325% Off transient dockage.

Mount Pleasant Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina*Phone: 843-284-706210% 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: 843-315-777710% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Osprey MarinaPhone: 843-215-5353$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

North Myrtle Beach Barefoot Marina*Phone: 843-390-201120% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Harbourgate MarinaPhone: 843-249-888815% Off transient short term dockage & electric. $20 Off per contract month for annual, semi-annual slip holders.

Pawleys Island Heritage Plantation MarinaPhone: 843-237-3650$1.25/ft daily transient rate & free pump-out.

Seabrook Island Bohicket Marina & MarketPhone: 843-768-128010% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

TENNESSEE Andersonville Stardust Resort & MarinaPhone: 865-494-764110% Off cabin rental. Must show Marinalife card at check-in.

Camden Kentucky Lake Birdsong Resort & MarinaPhone: 731-584-788010% 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.

Chattanooga Lakeshore MarinaPhone: 423-870-2000$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Guild Hales Bar Marina & ResortPhone: 423-942-900010% Off transient dockage.

Nashville Rock Harbor Marine*Phone: 615-356-1111Free electric for slip guests staying no more than 5 nights. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Parsons Perryville MarinaPhone: 731-847-244410% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Springville Mansard Island Resort and MarinaPhone: 731-642-559010% Off transient dockage. 10% Off lodging & camping.

Waverly Cuba Landing MarinaPhone: 931-296-282210% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

TEXAS Austin Emerald Point Marina*Phone: 512-266-15355% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas Internationalproperties.

Canyon Lake Cranes Mill Marina*Phone: 830-899-771825% Off boat rentals for 4 hours or more. (Valid Mon -Thurs.

Corpus Christi Cardinal Maritime ServicesPhone: 361-443-194010% Off Cardinal Clean & Detail. 15% Off Marine Maintenance/ Service.

Flower Mound Twin Coves MarinaPhone: 972-724-18045% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Grapevine Scotts Landing MarinaPhone: 817-481-45495% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Silver Lake MarinaPhone: 817-481-19185% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Hitchcock Harborwalk Yacht Club & MarinaPhone: 409 935 3737$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Kemah Marina Del SolPhone: 281-334-39095% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Montgomery Walden MarinaPhone: 936-582-10605% discount on fuel for all transientboaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.

Waterpoint MarinaPhone: 936-788-262825% Off full day rentals & 15% Off halfday rentals (Boats Only, Mon.-Thurs. withat least 1 day advanced reservation).

Rockport Key Allegro Marina*Phone: 361-729-826410% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Whitesboro Texoma Marina*Phone: 903-523-430810% Off slip or cabin rentals.

VIRGINIA Cape Charles King’s Creek Marina and ResortPhone: 757-331-8640$0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel.

Charles City River’s Rest Marina & ResortPhone: 804-829-275310% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Free pump out. 10% Off boat supplies.

Chesapeake Atlantic Yacht BasinPhone: 757-482-214110% Off retail store purchases.

Deltaville Chesapeake Cove MarinaPhone: 804-776-685520% Off transient dockage.

Deltaville Marina*Phone: 804-776-981210% Off transient dockage. $0.05 per gallon of ValvTect fuel.

Deltaville Yachting CenterPhone: 804-776-989820% Off dockage (not including electric). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Dozier’s Regatta PointPhone: 804-776-671115% Off transient dockage.

Fishing Bay Harbor Marina*Phone: 804-776-6800$0.25 Off per foot transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Norview MarinaPhone: 804-776-646315% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Gloucester Point York River Yacht Haven*Phone: 804-642-2156Stay for 3 nights - Pay for 2.

Hampton Downtown Hampton Public PiersPhone: 757-727-127620% Off transient dockage (exclude elec-tric) Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free.

Old Point Comfort MarinaPhone: 757-788-4308$1.50/ft/night discount transient rate.Proof of membership required. 10% Off food and beverage (non-alcohol only).

Salt Ponds Marina ResortPhone: 757-850-4300$0.25 per foot off standard rate. Excludes holidays.

Sunset Boating Center and Dry StoragePhone: 757-722-332520% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hayes Crown Pointe Marina*Phone: 804-642-617710% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Heathsville Ingram Bay MarinaPhone: 804-580-7292$0.25 Off per foot discount.$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Hopewell Jordan Point Yacht HavenPhone: 804-458-3398$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Irvington Jimmy and SookPhone: 804-438-6010Free gift with any purchase. MentionMarinalife at check out.

The Tides Inn Marina*Phone: 804-438-441810% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs.Excluding holidays. Registered guests receive $0.05 pergallon discount off pump price.


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Kilmarnock Chesapeake Boat Basin*Phone: 804-435-3110 ex.4 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

King George Machodoc Creek MarinaPhone: 540-663-274120% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts purchased in store.

Kinsale Port Kinsale Marina*Phone: 804-472-204410% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off items in the ship store. Excluding beer & wine.

White Point Marina, IncPhone: 804-472-297715% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cash sales only).

Lancaster Yankee Point MarinaPhone: 804-462-701810% Off transient dockage.

Moneta Smith Mountain Yacht ClubPhone: 540-297-44843rd night of transient dockage free.

Newport News Deep Creek LandingPhone: 757-877-955510% Off transient dockage.

Norfolk Bay Point MarinaPhone: 757-362-843225% Off dockage.

Cobb’s Marina IncPhone: 757-588-540120% Off dockage.

Little Creek Marina*Phone: 757-362-360025% Off dockage.

Vinings Landing*Phone: 757-587-800025% Off dockage.

Waterside MarinaPhone: 757-625-362510% Off transient dockage.

Willoughby Harbor MarinaPhone: 757-583-415025% Off dockage.

North Mobjack Bay Marina Inc.*Phone: 804-725-724510% Off transient dockage.

Onancock Onancock Wharf & MarinaPhone: 757-787-791120% Off transient dockage.

Portsmouth Ocean Marine Yacht CenterPhone: 757-321-7432$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Portsmouth Boating CenterPhone: 757-397-209220% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Complimentary pumpout.

Tidewater Yacht Marina*Phone: 757-393-252510% Off transient dockage (except for holidays and special events). $0.05 Off per gallon of diesel fuel.

Reedville Smith Point MarinaPhone: 804-453-4077$0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. 10% Off hauling fee. 50% Off pumpout.

Stafford Hope Springs Marina*Phone: 540-659-112820% Off transient dockage.

Topping Regent Point MarinaPhone: 804-758-445720% Off transient dockage.

Urbanna Dozier’s Point Urbanna MarinaPhone: 804-758-0000$0.25 Off per foot on transient dockage.

Virginia Beach Long Bay Pointe MarinaPhone: 757-321-4550$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Marina Shores MarinaPhone: 757-496-700010% Off dockage.

Rudee’s Inlet Station MarinaPhone: 757-422-299910% Off transient dockage.

Virginia Beach Fishing CenterPhone: 757-491-800010% Off transient dockage.

Weems Carters Cove MarinaPhone: 804-438-527310% Off transient dockage.

Williamsburg Kingsmill Resort and MarinaPhone: 757-253-170310% Off overnight dockage. Daily transient dockage is complimentary. Transients get free app. with the purchase of 2 entrees at the James Landing Grille.

WASHINGTON Allyn Port of Allyn Waterfront ParkPhone: 360-275-243015% Off dockage.

Anacortes Anacortes Yacht ChartersPhone: 360-293-4555 ext.2005% Off on yacht charter (before tax).

Bellevue Newport Yacht BasinPhone: 206-267-253520% Off first month for permanent moorage.

Bellingham Hotel BellwetherPhone: 360-392-310010% Off at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill in the Hotel Bellwether when you staya night in the hotel.

Blaine Semiahmoo MarinaPhone: 360-371-044020% Off transient dockage. 10% Off in store.

Brinnon Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort*Phone: 360-796-4611$0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (cash only)

Coupeville Coupeville WharfPhone: 360-678-502010% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.

Everett Port of Everett MarinaPhone: 425-259-6001Stay 1 night for transient mooring, get2nd night free. (One time only)

Gig Harbor Harbor Place MarinaPhone: 253-851-427010% Off dockage.

Seattle Shilshole Bay MarinaPhone: 206-787-3006$0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Waypoint MarinePhone: 206.284.020020% Off dockage.

Tacoma Breakwater Marina*Phone: 253-752-666310% Off transient dockage.

WISCONSIN Oconto Hi Seas MarinaPhone: 920-834-256510% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Racine Reefpoint Marina*Phone: 262-633-717110% Off transient dockage. 5% Off annual slip.

Sheboygan Harbor Centre Marina*Phone: 920-458-6665$0.25 Off per foot per night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.

Sturgeon Bay Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay Inc.Phone: 920-743-652610% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.


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Abaco Beach Resort ..................................................12ACE Recreational Marine Insurance ....................123Admirals Cove...............................................................9AGLCA ..........................................................................96AIM Marine Group....................................................120America Marine Management ................................96Atlantic Cruising Club ...............................................65Baltimore Marine Centers........................................83Barefoot Marina .........................................................114Bassett Yacht & Boat Sales.....................................115Bay Bridge Marina .....................................................98Bellingham Marine......................................................61Bimini Big Game Club Resort..................................89Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour...................................65Brewer Yacht Yards ...................................................64Camachee Cove ........................................................115Cape Charles Yacht Center.....................................29Captain Chris Yacht Services ................................120Castaway Marina .......................................................80Chafe Pro ......................................................................21Charleston City Marina.............................................112Chelsea Piers ..............................................................82Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.....................115Chicks Marina............................................................103Coastal Properties .....................................................25Collaborative Boating ...............................................36Conch Harbor Marina ...............................................86Constitution Marina..................................................105CubaPlus......................................................................86Curtis Stokes ................................................................41Danfords Hotel & Marina........................................108Diesel Doctor ..............................................................32DiMillo's Old Port Marina..........................................99Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina ..........................115Downtown Marina of Beaufort ...............................115Esplanade Marina ......................................................95Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club...........................92Florida Marina Clubs .................................................73Fort Pierce City Marina .............................................84Golden Nugget...........................................................55Gratitude Marina........................................................101Great Lakes Scuttlebutt............................................95Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism .................119Harbor East Marina....................................................27Harbour Town Yacht Basin .......................................111Haven Harbour .........................................................103Hawks Cay Resort & Marina....................................26Henderson's Wharf ....................................................54Hope Town Inn & Marina..........................................73Hyannis Marina ...........................................................73Island Global Yachting ..........................................10, 11Journey's End Marina ...............................................99Kadey Krogen................................................................5Kingman Yacht Center ..............................................49Lake Park Harbor Marina ..........................................91Legacy Harbour Marina.............................................91LXR Luxury Marinas .................................................124Maptech.........................................................................81Marathon Marina ........................................................42Marina Bay Marina Resort........................................35Marinalife Cruising Club ...................................84, 121Marinalife Insurance..................................................117Marinas International...................................................2MarineMax Vacations ...............................................69Morningstar Marinas at Golden Isles....................115Mosquito Creek Marina ..........................................108Mystic Shipyard..........................................................115Nantucket Boat Basin ...............................................58Naples Bay Resort & Marina ...................................80Newburyport Marinas................................................73Newport Marina ..........................................................111Newport Yachting Center .........................................111Noank Shipyard & Seaport Marine .......................115Ocean Marine Yacht Center ..................................109Ocean Reef Club........................................................80Old Bahama Bay ........................................................85onSpot WiFI .................................................................37Osprey Point Marina.................................................101Palm Harbor Marina....................................................13Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina .........................91Plantation Yacht Harbor ...........................................86Post Card Inn Beach Resort Marina ......................94Power House Marina.................................................84RCI Marine ...................................................................43River Dunes.................................................................82Salty Cruisers Net......................................................118Sandpiper Bay Marina ...............................................15Saunders Yachtworks...............................................118Saybrook Inn ................................................................61Schooner Island Marina..........................................109Scrub Island Resort....................................................33Seacoast Enterprises Associates, Inc. ................106Shore Premier Finance................................................7Skull Creek Marina ....................................................94South Jersey Marina .................................................59Southport Marina .......................................................58St. Michaels Marina.....................................................14Staniel Cay Yacht Club..............................................76Stock Island Village ....................................................17Sunset Harbour Yacht Club........................................4Suntex Marinas .............................................................6Suntrust Marine Lending ............................................3Thunderbolt Marine...................................................97Tides Inn Marina ........................................................114Tidewater Yacht Service.........................................103Tinsley...........................................................................68Treasure Cay Beach...................................................91Twin Dolphin Marina .................................................84Valentines Resort .......................................................85Valvtect........................................................................107Vessel Vanguard........................................................116Victoria Allman..........................................................109Watermaker .................................................................76Wayfarer.......................................................................101Wentworth Marina ....................................................107Whitehall Marina .......................................................107


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