Marine Trivia
Southern Boating is your source for all things boating and marine. As any well-salted cruiser will tell you, the seas are full of fun facts, miscellaneous trivia and interesting ephemera. As the saying goes, the captain cannot be concerned with the minutiae of shipboard frivolities. But we can. Check back often for more Marine Trivia.
Mating Season for Groupers
They do WHAT during the full moon?
Every year from November to March, Nassau Grouper spawn (mate) during the Full Moon.
A spawning aggregation site may...
Fascinated by Tall Ships? Get Onboard!
Big, beautiful and majestic, there’s far more to Tall Ships than meets the eye.
I know exactly when I first fell in love with tall...
Why does Port mean Left?
The origins of port and starboard
If you are an ardent boater or frequent guest of anyone who owns a boat, you become exposed to...
Cruise to Your Favorite Movies
Cruise to the movies
What’s better than watching a movie? Cruising to the locale where the movie was filmed, of course! We rounded up five...