The Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) hosted the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels tournament in Islamorada, FL. The tournament attracted women from all over who came to learn fishing and take part in the friendly competition. Taking place over three days, the event saw the participants fishing from private or charter boats on … Continue reading Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing: Screamin’ Reels Tournament Hooks Success!
FLOOPin’ – Florida Loop Cruising Start your journey anywhere along the route to experience a different kind of Florida. Looking for a different sort of adventure? Try FLOOPin’—boating along the Florida Loop. You can make a loop around the southern tip of Florida that includes the cut through the Okeechobee Waterway, the stretch along Florida’s southwest … Continue reading Cruising The Florida Loop
Passage on the Potomac Crossing the Potomac River from the Chesapeake Bay into Washington, D.C., is a rewarding voyage. It almost seems like the start of a bad joke: What do presidents and prehistoric sharks have in common? The answer is the Potomac River. With striking scenery, presidential landmarks, and yes, the opportunity to find prehistoric shark … Continue reading Crossing the Potomac River
Bahamas Marinas are Building Back Serious improvements and renovations are proceeding at many Bahama marinas and to start the update, here are four well on their way. Bimini Big Game Club ( See Featured Image) Preparing for a crazy summer season, the Bimini Big Game Club marina’s upgrades include two new T-head pedestals, new ice machine, … Continue reading Bahamas Marinas are Building Back
The Bahamas’ National Parks by Boat Each marine park offers visitors a unique experience. What brings visitors to the shores of the Bahamas is different for everyone. But you’re sure to gain a one-of-a-kind experience when you visit one of our marine parks. At The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), our mandate is to protect national … Continue reading Bahamas National Parks by Boat
Dive into the Bahamas Explore a stunning world beneath the turquoise waters. There are so many diving opportunities around the 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, it would take weeks for the most experienced divers to explore. Fortunately, you don’t have to cram it all in one trip. Divers of all skill levels, even … Continue reading Dive into the Bahamas
On the Air and On the Sea When he’s not in the studio, radio talk show host Paul Castronovo spends his time fishing and boating. Paul Castronovo loves fishing. So does his son, his friends, many of those who listen to the Paul Castronovo Show on iHeartRadio’s BIG 105.9, and most of all, his wife. … Continue reading Paul Castronovo – On the Air and On the Sea
Over the past year, we’ve all had a bit more “reality” than might be ideal. An escape from it, even briefly, is wildly overdue. Enter Staniel Air and the Bahamas “Bucket List Day Tour.” It’s the best way to quickly infuse a dose of unreality back into your life. Staniel Air & Exuma Adventures, a … Continue reading Staniel Air’s Bucket List Day Tour
Top 5 Dive Sites It goes without saying that the ocean has endless spots to explore and dive. From Central America to Indonesia, SCUBA nuts will all have their take on the best dive sites. Why do we love diving in Belize, Mexico, and beyond? Whale sharks, coral atolls, spotted eagle rays, Blue Holes, macro delights … Continue reading Top 5 Dive Sites
The Secret (and Not So Secret) Spots The Bahamas has an abundance of hidden coves, undisturbed beaches, and little gems not on the typical tourist map. By Chris Casswell, Southern Boating May 2020 I had just checked out on a boat for a Bahamas bareboat charter and was leaning against the counter chatting with a … Continue reading Bahamian Hideouts
Adventures in the Outback The Outback 50 is a water sport adventurer’s dream. The plan was simple: Throw some provisions into the newly minted Outback 50 and make the run from Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades National Park to fish the backcountry for three days. Easy. Well, not quite…but more on that later. The Imagination … Continue reading Adventures in the Outback
Road Trip! Head to Virginia’s most eastern coast for a fishing getaway. By Chris Knauss – Southern Boating June 2020 Anglers seeking a diversity of fish while visiting a relatively small region can’t go wrong by trailering their boat along the Maryland and Virginia coast. With the Chesapeake Bay on one side and the Atlantic … Continue reading Virginia Fishing Road Trip!
Top 5 Fishing Spots in the Southeast What’s better than a weekend boating and fishing trip? Not much in our book. Whether you like rivers and creeks, or the open ocean, the Southeast has something to offer every angler. We’ve put together a list of what we think are the top 5 fishing spots in … Continue reading Top 5 Fishing Spots in the Southeast
Fall Boating Experience Fall Boating in the Northeast Cool. Crisp. Clean. You have to love fall boating in the Northeast, even if signs show that the end of the summer boating season is near. Still generally hot, especially in recent years, the predominant winds this month will eventually shift from the southwest and drop out … Continue reading Fall Boating
National Marine Sanctuaries NMS’s preserve our underwater treasures In October 1972, Congress passed the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. One of the goals of this act was to set up National Marine Sanctuaries (NMSs). These would be the oceanic equivalents of the National Parks, vast undersea areas protected by the government. Under the direction … Continue reading National Marine Sanctuaries
