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WATCH: Tender Storage with Captain Chris

Tender Storage

There’s no denying that tenders and RIBS are an absolute necessity when cruising. But what do you do when it comes to tender storage?

Tenders take you from ship to shore and everywhere in between. We’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: RIBS are a do-it-all wonder. However, you may also wonder the best way to stow that tender.

RIBs often must be stored on a trailer or set of hanging davits. You can tow the tender while underway. Or, you can attempt to pull off the maneuver our friend Captain Chris saw recently and so gallantly recorded.

Tow It

Towing is a cost-efficient and simple way to keep your tender close at hand.

  • Use a bridle and install heavy-duty, stainless-steel D-rings on either side of the dinghy’s bow.
  • Use at least a three-eighths-inch line and tie w bowline at the end of the tow line and the other ends through the loop. Attach the tag ends of the Y to each D-ring so that the pulling load is evenly distributed.
  • Create a Y at the other end of the tow line and attach it to the stern of your boat. Add a float over the line to help keep the line clear from the props.

Keep your entries and departures in mind. Before pulling into the dock or marina, pull the tow line in and lash the bow right to the transom to keep the tender’s movements in sync with the main vessel.

Strap It

Store the tender directly on the swim platform. You can do this with transom clips or stern davits.  However, you will lose the use of the swim platform until the tender is removed. Additionally, you’ll have to remove the outboard and store it on deck.  NEVER store a tender’s outboard below deck.

Launch it

If your boat’s big enough, you can mount the dinghy on the bow with the engine attached. This requires adding chocks and either a davit or electric crane to remove the tender. It could also restrict your line of sight from the helm, require electrical installation and be more difficult to deploy into the water and board.

Do What This Guy Does

How do you handle tender storage?

Let us know in the comments below!

 

Swimsuit 2019: Behind the Scenes

Swimsuit 2019: Behind the Scenes

Fort Lauderdale’s expansive waterway lends perfectly to leisurely cruising for locals and serves as a dream destination for visitors. More than 300 miles of waterway weaves through Broward County, where anchorages, full-service marinas, hotels, restaurants, and extravagant waterfront homes line its banks.

Southern Boating has indulged in this water wonderland since 1972, it’s our lifestyle, and we felt it was high time to highlight Fort Lauderdale’s waterway landscape in our annual swimsuit issue. When the opportunity to showcase the glamourous Bontona Peninsula property arose, there wasn’t a doubt that this was the perfect backdrop for our 32nd annual swimsuit photo shoot. How could we say no to a newly redesigned home in the Las Olas Isles with 700 feet of dockage along the New River just off the famed Las Olas Boulevard and a short boat ride to the Atlantic Ocean? We didn’t.

The home highlights Fort Lauderdale’s best assets: sweeping waterway views, ample sunshine, and lavish accommodations. Around every highly stylized corner was another opportunity to photograph stunning swimwear and ravishing resort wear, and no Southern Boating photoshoot could go without a dock, a yacht, and water—luxury at its finest.

But we had some fun too. Check out these behind the scenes photos and videos.

 

We’d like to give a special shoutout to all who helped produce this shoot.

Sponsors

Bontona Peninsula: Tom & Katia Bates

Sunny courtesy of Michael Joyce & Hargrave Custom Yachts 

Production Team

Photographer: Joey Wright

Assistant to Photographer: Angelo Lumas

Production: Erin Brennan & Ashley Grace

Hair & Makeup: Michele Winters

Food: Farm to Fork *use code SB30 to receive 30% off your order!

Models

Alexandra @alexandrabaron

Reagan @reagan_wray

Raquel @raqqmilla

Swimwear

Jypsea Local jypsealocal.com

Z-Supply zsupplyclothing.com

Lulus lulus.com

Kulani Kini kulanikinis.com

Mott50 mott50.com

Resortwear & Accessories

Koy Resort koyresort.com

Malvados malvados.com

Abaco Sunglasses abacopolarized.com

Chuchka chuchka.com

Provisioning

Farm to Fork farmtoforkmeals.com

Boathouse Auctions

Sometimes a boat is worth much more than the sum of its parts. One such case? M/Y Hercules.

Interviews with Molokai Strait 75’ Expedition Yacht owner, Ed Lipkin, Captain Sarah Lowell, and Wheelhouse Technologies president, Craig Parkhurst. Vessel currently up for auction through Boathouse Auctions with a previous market price of $1,890,000, being auctioned with an opening bid of $1M.

Boathouse Auctions helps yacht owners solve for the problem of time. They put the control in terms of sale date and minimum acceptable price in the hands of the yacht broker and owner, while at the same time providing attractive opportunities to buyers able to act with urgency.

Working through a large network of top yacht brokers, vessels come from motivated clients, nonprofit boat donation programs, and special situations. Our online yacht auction platform offers owners of high-quality yachts an alternative to what could potentially be a long traditional market sale by allowing them to discount some carrying costs in exchange for a time-certain solution that replaces negotiation with competitive bidding.

Learn more at boathouseauctions.com

Southern Boating Media Group

Just in time for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Southern Boating Media Group, publisher of Southern Boating Magazine, unveils a new promotional video.

What is Southern Boating? It’s more than a location, it’s a way of life.  What does Southern Boating do? More than you may know.

Find out more about Southern Boating Media Group, who we are… and what we do.

The Best Memories

The best memories are made on the water.

But I don’t have to tell you that. Whether it’s fishing with kids, cruising on a family vacation or a grandkid cruise, we all know the best memories are made on the boat.

A recent National Marine Manufacturers Association survey revealed that nearly 8 out of 10 adults who boated last year had also done so as children. The report also found that those who enjoyed the lifestyle as children were more likely to do so as adults. This makes complete sense: if you grow up around boating, you are more likely to boat later in life.

When I was growing up, boating was ingrained into my life. I was fortunate to live in a place where it was almost a given that you would spend time on a boat. But now, I realize that while I love being on boats, I’m not ready to be a boat owner. Let me rephrase that: I’m not ready to be a boat owner YET. And I think a lot of people find themselves in a similar situation, for a host of reasons.

If you’re between boats or not sure if ownership is a good current fit, you can still stay active on the water. Options include renting, sharing or joining a boat club. You can also enter into a shared ownership with family or friends. Or an inexpensive option like a dinghy, small sailboat or aluminum boat. I, for one, like the rental option. I’ve occasionally used Boatsetter (like Airbnb for boats) for special events and holidays.

But really, the most important thing is to pass along the love of boating on to family and friends. I hope to be a proud boat owner someday. Of course, that’s once my credit cards, student loans, mortgage, car loan, and home improvements are completely paid off. I’m just not there yet. I feel like I have an obligation to pass on the love of boating onto others. We all do. It comes from those who passed it on to me.

Here’s a sweet story from our friends at Discover Boating about the legacy that boating left on three generations of the Ader family.

 

–Erin

The Art of Boat Building: Jaruco

Boat building is an art. Jaruco, formerly known as Project Ireland from Jarrett Bay, proves it.

Built using advanced techniques, the 90-foot custom sportfish sports a carbon fiber bridge, cabin, decks, and stringer system. Jaruco is the world’s first sportfish to use carbon fiber. Technical aspects aside, watching the build process in this video from Jarrett Bay really highlights the art of boat building.

Jaruco was built to ABS class standards and pushes the envelope for efficiency and safety. The flagship project was led by an owner with long-distance fishing dreams.

Carrying 4,400 gallons of fuel, she’ll be able to go far and fast. 2,600-hp 16-cylinder MTUs that propel her into the mid-40s.

Lightweight construction helps in this endeavor: carbon fiber stringers and bulkheads, titanium shafts and ultra-thin marble veneer flooring. There are six staterooms, including a full-beam master and two separate crew quarters, and the finish throughout is impeccable.

Jarrett Bay builds lightweight, rigorously-engineered boats that deliver cruise speeds in the high 30-knot range and easily attain a top-end of over 40-knots.

More about Jaruco and Jarett Bay Boatworks.

Salty Jobs: Show Management

The marine industry is so much more than boats. If you tried to cast a net over the industry, you’d end up with everything from builders and brokers to linens and lighting to construction to choppers. That’s where Salty Jobs comes in.

Salty Jobs is an educational video series from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida that showcases marine industry career opportunities in the South Florida area. The goal of this series is to introduce a wide range of jobs associated with the marine industry to local schools, workforce agencies, and the public.

Show Management, an informa business also produces the upcoming Palm Beach Boat Show, March 22nd through 26th.

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 movies featuring cruise-able destinations. From the Keys to the Caribbean and beyond, you’d be surprised at how many locations featured in your favorite films are accessible by boat. Go ahead and cruise to the movies.

Key Largo 

The classic movie was filmed in, you guessed it, Key Largo. In this 1948 film, a man (Humphrey Bogart) visits his old friend’s hotel and finds that a Cuban gangster has taken over. As a hurricane approaches, confrontation and drama ensue.

The local community embraced the film and to this day, Key Largo hosts the annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival. The 2018 festival will be held at Playa Largo Resort, which has marina facilities.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

Who hasn’t watched this movie and dreamed of deserted island beaches and turquoise waters? You’re in luck—parts of the movie were filmed on Petite Tabac, one of five tiny inlets that make up the Tobago Cays in the Grenadines.

You can take your tender to the remote location if you stay on Young Island, which is the resort where Johnny Depp stayed during parts of filming.

 Jaws

Maybe the movie doesn’t inspire the urge to swim, but Steven Spielberg’s breakout film does accurately convey the beauty of Martha’s Vineyard. The summer haven in Massachusetts is composed of six separate towns, most of which saw filming action, though credited as fictional Amity Island.

Edgartown and Oak Bluffs are very accessible and popular boating destinations in the summer. Avid movie fans can even follow the path of the famed Great White with a map of the filming locations.

Dr. No

The first in the James Bond film series, Dr. No was filmed in Jamaica. One of the most memorable locations, Laughing Waters Beach, is still as beautiful as the day Ursula Andress emerges from the sea.

While there are no marina facilities at the protected Laughing Waters Beach, you can dock at nearby Errol Flynn Marina.

Splash

The 1984 fantasy/comedy was filmed in part on the former Gorda Cay in The Bahamas. The island was bought by Disney as a private island back in 1997, so technically still cruise-able if on a Disney Cruise.

Other filming locations in the film that are still accessible to the public include dive sites in Nassau; you can get to these sites with companies like Stuart’s Cove.

 

What is your favorite movie? Can you get there by boat?

 

Like this? You’ll love our Top Ten Boat Movies.

16 Things You Didn’t Know About The Bahamas

At Southern Boating, we like to think of ourselves as experts on The Bahamas. It’s the main focus of our May issue each year, and we generally think we have acquired quite a few tidbits and facts about the island county.

Turns out, there were a few things we still didn’t know.

Here are 16 Bahamas Facts that you may or may not know.

While the pronunciation may not be perfect, it seems as if these 16 Bahamas facts are all true. The claims of sea lions are the most unbelievable, but as it turns out, there is a sea lion excursion located on Blue Lagoon Island. News to us!

Do you have an interesting fact about The Bahamas that we may not know? Share in the comments!

Fear Knot! The Knots You Need to Know

Seven Knots You Need to Know

Whether you’re a seasoned line-tying expert or knot an expert at all (…sorry, this topic is ripe for puns, so if you think that’s the end, I’m afrayed knot), it is always good practice to know your way around the basics of rope tying. There’s no time like the present to get up to speed with knots. If knot now, when?

In truth, every boater should know how to tie proper boating knots to ensure safety and security while aboard and exploring the water. It’s certainly knot possible to learn every knot, but prudent mariners should be proficient with the basics.

To get the most from your knot tying, you’ll also want to work with clean, dry cordage of an appropriate strength, size and elasticity for the job. If you’re knot sure how much a rope can hold, don’t trust your life to it. And last but knot least, here’s a brief video with the seven knots you need to know.

What’s knot to like?

Were you knot entertained?

WATCH: docking tips with Capt Chris

Is docking (or undocking, for that matter) the most difficult part about boating? It’s certainly the most visible to fellow cruisers. But don’t fret! With just a few tips from our favorite instructor, Captain Chris, you can dock like a pro. Watch the video below to see tips and tricks.

But first, a simple few tips to get you going:

1. Practice docking at an empty pier.  Practice makes perfect!

2. The wind wins. If it’s blowing from the dock, approach at a steep angle, using reverse gear and prop torque to swing the stern toward the dock. If it’s blowing toward the dock, plan to come “alongside” a boat width or more away, allowing the wind to push you all the way home.

3. Stress with less. When it’s super windy, it may help to take down your bimini and reduce your chances of being pushed where you don’t want to go.

4. Slow and steady wins the race.  If you come in too fast, you increase your chances of error.

5. As the World Turns.  Turn the wheel just before accelerating — not during or after. This simple trick prevents the stern from kicking around.

 

If you have a question about docking or else cruising related, ask Captain Chris in the comments!

Scout LXF Fleet

Seems like even the name of Scout’s new line, LXF, is customizable, just like the boats themselves.

That’s likely the way the center console makers wanted it. Does the ‘L’ for luxury? Lifestyle? Leisure? Is the ‘F’ for fishing? Family? Fleet?

Any combination will work. See for yourself:

Can’t get enough center consoles models or want more information? You can visit Scout’s website to learn more about the LXF fleet.

Introducing Captain Chris

Introducing Captain Chris!

You may know Captain Chris and his wife, Alyse, from various boat shows. Perhaps you’ve seen them sharing their infinite wisdom and knowledge about cruising, safety, docking and everything in between. Both are US Coast Guard licensed 100 Ton Masters, and have real world cruising experiences to share.

We’re excited to announce that we will be posting a new video from their ample collection of tutorials once a month. Check back often for more videos. And if you have a burning boating question, ask us below! We may have Captain Chris answer 🙂

In the following video, Capt. Chris dissects a boat docking in high winds. One of the comments sums it all up: “The amount of embarrassment to be incurred during the docking procedure is directly proportionate to the number of people watching.”

We hope you enjoy this new video series. 

When Pigs Swim: The Swimming Pigs of the Exumas

If you can’t fly, swim. We couldn’t resist the following video of everyone’s favorite swimming pigs.

If you’ve been to The Exumas in The Bahamas, you may have made the trip to see the swimming pigs. We saw it firsthand on our 2016 Swimsuit Shoot, and most claimed it to be the best part of the trip.

The pigs are a somewhat mysterious fixture on Big Major Cay, an uninhabited island. The island is also known as Pig Beach (obviously). How did they get there? No one really knows for sure. Some say they were left by a group of sailors, who planned to come back and cook them. Or that the pigs swam over from a shipwreck nearby. Some say it was pirates.

While the origins of the pigs may be murky, one thing is very clear: the pigs are a unique must-see.

Have you been to the Exumas and seen the swimming pigs firsthand? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

If you have pictures to prove it, send them to me, erin@southernboating.com, and I’ll post them in next week’s email. Oink, oink!

Special thanks to GIV Bahamas Inc. and Grand Isle Resort for this video. 

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