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Meet some of the loudest, rowdiest, most fun establishments on the water in Florida.
Cruising
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18 Weekend Warrior
28 Marina Spotlight
Cruising along the St. Johns River from Jacksonville to Palatka, Fla.
22 Cruising With Members Bimini to Nassau
30 Cruising Through History
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Capital of Spanish Florida: St. Augustine
CRUISING INLAND WATERWAYS
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e Hudson river to 1,000 islands.
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Cruising north from Miami to New York City
64 CRUISING FLORIDA’S GULF COAST ISLANDS
A perfect weekend getaway to Longboat Key, Anna Maria island and Bradenton.
16 What’s New 24 Nauti Shopper A simple winter makeover for your boat
27 Port Personalities George Bassett, Nantucket Boat Basin, Nantucket, Mass.
68 Captain’s Tips Docking with Confidence Marco Island: in the heart of Ten Thousand Islands
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Rodney Bay Marina in St. Lucia
58 Marina Spotlight RCI Marine Inc. Bahia Mar Resort
60 Destination Delray Beach, Fla.
74 Food Ceviche in Costa Rica
DePArtMents
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114 Cast Off
SOAKING UP LIFE FROM THE WATER
Dive into Betty robinson’s live-aboard life
Luxury Marinas New Pier 66
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Dear Member: it’s hard to believe that this year we are celebrating our 15th anniversary at Marinalife. in some ways, the years have flown by, but in other ways i can’t believe how much has happened over the last 15 years. We could not have achieved what we have without so many amazing supporters and partners. ank you to the members of the Marinalife team who have worked countless hours on magazine deadlines and tirelessly at dozens of boat shows. ank you to the Marinalife Board of Directors, many of whom have been with us since Day 1 (or before Day 1). anks to the hundreds of Marinalife partner marinas, especially the early adopters including Kingman Yacht Center, nantucket Boat Basin, Coastal Properties and Hawks Cay resort and Marina. anks to our members who have supported us throughout the years and a special call-out to our very first member, Dick riley (who continues to be a member even without a boat). And a special thank you to my husband, Douglas, who has carried our boat show bags, cases and cases of magazines and stayed up late to
review my presentations, business plans, etc. ank you to the entire Marinalife community for 15 years of your support and friendship – it has been a fun voyage. We are excited where Marinalife is heading, and we have many enhancements and improvements on the horizon to help make your time on the water even better. is issue is dedicated to our 15th anniversary and we thought it would be fun to share the evolution of the Marinalife magazine from the early years when it was called the Partner guide Book to the current 116-page four-color glossy magazine. enjoy this issue, and as always we love to hear from you, so please let us know how we are doing (email: joy@marinalife.com). ank again for sharing the last 15 years with us and here’s to another 15!
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Marinalife celebrating 15 years!
Marinalife Readers’ Favorite 15 Magazine Articles SET SAIL FOR THE GOLD COAST
Winter 2007 CRUISING THE GREAT LAKES
Spring 2008 BALTIMORE BOATING
Spring 2009 EXUMAS: CAYS, BAYS, REEFS AND MORE!
Spring 2010 ICW GALVESTON TO NEW ORLEANS
Summer 2010 MINOR PORTS IN MAINE
Summer 2011 DIVE TIME
Marinalife is celebrating 15 years this February. Check out the evolution of the Marinalife Magazine over the years, starting as a directory of discounts to our current lifestyle and travel publication.
Fall 2011 EXPLORING THE TENN-TOM
Spring 2012 HARBOR HOPPING THROUGH CAPE COD
Summer 2012 BAREBOAT CHARTERING
Fall 2012 TALES OF PIRACY ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
Winter 2013 CUBA, WOW!
Spring 2013 FLORIDA ISLAND HOPPING
Fall 2013 THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
Summer 2014 WOMEN IN BOATING
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Top 15 Boat Names Submit your favorite boat names by March 1, 2015 to info@marinalife.com (pictures accepted). We will select 15 of the most popular (or crazy) names to be announced in our Spring issue.
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Enhanced Nautical Chartviewer Marinalife’s Nautical Chartviewer, powered by EarthNC, has been revamped. Now you can access enhanced marina information in one location including fuel prices/hours, marina reviews, rates, Cruising Club discounts and navigation alerts. Visit marinalife.com/chartviewer.
Enter to win a set of 3 Atlantic Cruising Club Guides to marinas valued at $90. Visit marinalife.com/wintercontest.
Atlantic Cruising Club Visitors to Marinalife.com can now access even more Atlantic Cruising Club (ACC) marina reports and bell ratings, as well as a new feature, “Marina at a Glance,” which gives an insiders summary of the marina and area.
Marina Updates 31st Street Marina — The 31st Street Marina in downtown Chicago has a new floating swimming pool. Bellingham Marine was hired by Westrec to design and create the 85-foot-by-40 foot floating platform, which includes a swimming pool, sundeck and restroom facility. The heated chlorinated pool is free to boaters docked at the marina and is open to the public for a small fee.
Sandpiper Bay Marina — at Club Med located in Port St. Lucie on Florida's East Coast, has undergone extensive renovations and enhancements. The 60-slip marina offers both diesel and gasoline along with newly improved docks, a new captain’s lounge and marina office. Marina guests and slip-holders are allowed full access to all of the amenities at Club Med including the 3 swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course, 8 sand volleyball courts, a fitness center, 6 tennis courts and restaurants.
Faro Blanco — Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club in Marathon, in the Florida Keys is expected to open in early 2015. The iconic lighthouse landmark has been drawing visitors to the areas since the 1950s and now offers a hotel: Hyatt Place, a full-service marina and yacht club, restaurant and bar. Faro Blanco Yacht Club & Marina is easily accessible to the Atlantic Ocean and Moser Channel while offering 74 slips for vessels up to 120 feet, fuel services, a pump out, 24-hour security, concierge services, a swimming pool, a fitness center and more.
Marinalife magazine, published four times a year, is focused on the cruising lifestyle. The magazine includes articles on where to cruise, new marina destinations, events, cruising stories and a directory of the many great discounts available to Cruising Club members.
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experience OLD FLORIDA on the upper st. johns river BY C H U C K B A I E R A N D S U S A N L A N D R Y
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here are few places better to start a trip on Florida’s st. Johns river than on the Ortega river located near Jacksonville. e choices for weekend jaunts abound. start at either the Ortega Yacht Club Marina, (904-389-1199, oycm.com), known for its helpful
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and friendly atmosphere, or Lambs Yacht Center (904-384-5577, lambsyachtcenter.com), which has served the community for many years and where you can reprovision before heading out. Both marinas provide transient dockage and a number of
other services. From here you are only a long walk or good bike ride from the riverside Avondale historic district (riversideavondale.org). Attend the saturday morning Farmers Market, shop in any number of interesting stores or dine at superb restaurants.
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Business is always brisk in the Farmers’ Row of the Riverside Arts Market.
Jacksonville Landing
A fun way to enjoy the riverside is by bike.
Jacksonville Landing is a floating dock that can accommodate a variety of vessels.
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA it will take less than an hour by boat to get to the downtown Jacksonville area. Begin your cruise of the st. Johns river at Jacksonville Landing, another rouse Company creation, for those of you familiar with the inner Harbor in Baltimore. e free, very long floating dock can accommodate any number of vessels; however, there is no power or water available, and it is first come, first served. As an alternative for shore power,
tie up across the river at river City Marina (904-398-7918, rivercitybrew.com), which offers fuel and 32-ounce beer growlers. eat at one the waterfront restaurants, which include Chicago Pizza, American grill, Fionn McCool’s and Benny’s steak and seafood, to name a few. if you’re lucky, there will be live music at the pavilion located in the midst of the restaurants. During our last visit, we
enjoyed an acoustic guitar performance of some Jimmy Buffett favorites. if you need to go ashore to stretch your legs, visit the highly regarded Cummer Museum of Art and gardens. Other options include the Jacksonville Maritime Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art, right near Jacksonville Landing, or the Museum of science and History just across the river. WINTER 2015
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Day 2 SIXMILE CREEK ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Sixmile Creek offers up many delightful vistas.
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From the Landing, head an easy 30 miles upriver (south) to sixmile Creek to the Outback Crab shack (904-522-0500, outbackcrabshack.com). After passing under shands Bridge at green Cove springs, cruise to the eastern side of the river and into Palmo Cove, where the restaurant boasts a long floating dock. ere is no power or water available, but dockage is free as long as you eat at the restaurant, and who doesn’t mind eating out two nights in a row? e seafood boils are out of this world. Once you’ve feasted, enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in this beautiful, protected creek.
Day 3 PALATKA, FLORIDA Make another 30-mile run the next day to the floating downtown dock in Palatka. is little town has a lot of potential, and hopefully someone will take the beautiful old buildings near the waterfront park and return them to their former splendor. You can visit the Bronson Mulholland House (bronsonmulhollandhouse.com), a lovely riverfront home built by abolitionist and former circuit judge isaac Bronson in the mid-1800s. Palatka may be best known for 146-acre ravine gardens state Park. is wonderful retreat features a 1.8-mile driving loop, or hike the trails to spot any number of species of birds and butterflies. ravine gardens is famous for its stunning 20
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Ravine Gardens is noted for its brillant displays of azaleas.
azaleas. Pets are welcome in the park on a leash. Once you’ve hiked to the gardens and back, try Angel’s, the oldest diner in Florida, just a few blocks from the Palatka city docks. You can also anchor out and dinghy ashore or tie up downriver at Boathouse Marina (386-328-2944, boathousemarina.com), which has 40 slips, restrooms and laundry facilities and WiFi. in operation since the 1930s, Angel’s is renowned for its burgers, fries and onion rings and is open 24/7. not in the mood for burgers? e floating dock at local hotspot Corky Bell’s seafood is just a short run upriver in east Palatka. Dockage
is complimentary with your meal. And don’t miss the Magnolia Cafe before departing Palatka. e menu showcases locally sourced foods and wonderful organic, fair-trade sweetwater coffee. Delicious. it serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner ursday through saturday. Daily specials are announced on its Facebook page. it doesn’t get better than this — cruising in protected waters, visiting quaint, small towns and eating in great restaurants. e only thing better might be the beautiful lower st. Johns river. But we’ll save that for another trip. m l
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Cruising WitH > RANDY HINDEN
Dynamic Duo Plus Randy and Peri Hinden took their 55 Fleming, Dynamic Duo Plus, to the Bahamas during the summer of 2013 with a full crew on board including their teenagers, Max, Fallyn and Jenna. Marinalife members since 2007, Randy and Peri were previous owners of a 1996 Ocean Yacht 48SS, which they bought in 2001 and sold in 2012. ey keep their 55 Fleming, Dynamic Duo Plus at Sunset Harbour Yacht Club in Miami Beach. Here is their story: AND WE’RE OFF TO BIMINI, BAHAMAS We awoke to a beautiful morning in Miami Beach. We left sunset Harbour Yacht Club for Bimini at 6:10 a.m. Our ultimate desintination was the exumas. e bridge operator opened the bridge early for us. We started to cruise through government Cut. it was a bit choppy, but things finally calmed down as we approached Bimini — 40 nautical miles in and four hours later! We noticed that the water was gatorade blue as we pulled into the docks of resorts World Bimini. My son, Max, rented us a golf-cart to get around — the main mode of transportation on the island. some people bling them out like they would any other hot-rod with custom grilles, booming stereo systems and big, funky tires. Once we cleared customs and we were approved to fly the Bahamian flag, we headed to a pristine beach behind the swimming pool. getting to the beach was a little hairy — with treacherous staircases that didn’t quite reach the ground. But it was worth the trek. e water was even warm enough for my wife, Peri, to venture in! en we relaxed around the pool for a while, and i enjoyed a glass of Cuban rum, something i can’t get at home. We arrived back to the dock in time to greet the arrival of M/Y Bimini, a 58 Viking sport owned by my dad’s brother and sister-in-law, uncle Bernie and Aunt Jackie. We put together an impromptu cocktail party and enjoyed rum drinks and soulful tunes. 22
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The Hindens (from left): Peri, Jenna, Max, Fallyn and Randy.
BIMINI TO CHUB CAY, BAHAMAS We pulled away from the docks of resorts World Bimini at 7 a.m. At around 11:30 a.m., M/Y Bimini passed us — i have to admit, at that moment i missed the speed of our old boat cruising 27 knots. We traveled 85 nautical miles through the northwest Passage headed to Chub Cay. e area is treacherous with sunken wrecks and interspersed areas of shallow water. right after we pulled into Chub Cay resort & Marina, Max caught a shark off the back of the boat — probably 6 or 8 feet. Lucky catch (and release)! We ate dinner at the little restaurant at the marina and enjoyed conch chowder, conch fritters and cracked conch — the specialties of the house.
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS We pulled off the dock from Chub Cay and headed roughly 38 nautical miles southeast towards nassau. storm clouds threatened in the distance over nassau. M/Y Bimini raced by us through the choppy waters, and four uneventful hours later, we entered nassau Harbour and docked at Hurricane Hole Marina, just in time for a severe thunderstorm. We walked over to the Atlantis for dinner at Murray’s Deli and explored the property. Max played the slot machines at the Atlantis Casino, and the girls headed to the aquarium. unfortunately, the forecast did not look favorable for our journey to continue to the exumas, but we were fortunate to be on Paradise island, with full access to provisions and transportation.
EXPLORING NASSAU e following day, after walking around the main shopping district on Bay street, we headed to a local café for lunch — filled with both tourists and locals. On the menu: jerk chicken and conch. We later toured John Watling’s rum Distillery, which is housed in a beautiful old estate dating to 1789, in historic downtown nassau. e building and its grounds were used in the James Bond movie, “Casino royale.”
Enroute to Chub Cay, taken from M/Y Bimini as it sped by. Beautiful scenery and fun attractions were part of the adventure at Atlantis Resort.
THE ATLANTIS RESORT We parted ways with M/Y Bimini as it cruised east toward eleuthera and we moved our boat over to the Atlantis resort for the second part of our trip. e mega yachts in the marina gave us a taste of what it would be like in Monaco. ey were spectacular! e following day, we saw that the weather forecast was not conducive to cruising out of nassau, so we enjoyed being “stuck” at the Atlantis. if weather keeps one from cruising, this isn’t a bad place to be marooned. rumor has it, Oprah was there. Although the sun was out the next few days, the wind was blowing and it rained intermittently, we spent a lot of time at the water park. We were on top of e Abyss waterslide when we spotted M/Y Bimini approaching nassau, on its way back from a few days at eleuthera. soon after they docked, a huge squall suddenly moved through. When we got back to the docks, i poured myself a rum drink with pineapple juice, coconut milk and my new John Watling's rum. i could get used to this …
Florida, or strike out and cruise back ourselves. is was very different cruising from what we have been used to along the east Coast. Cruising between Chub Cay and Bimini would be eight hours in the middle of nowhere, with nowhere to duck in. We now cruised too slow to outrun a storm. Boating is always weather dependent, and safety comes first.
JUST ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE uncle Bernie and Aunt Jackie (M/Y Bimini) joined us at the waterpark. at evening, we threw a birthday celebration for Aunt Jackie, aboard Bimini. Fallyn and Jenna baked mini-cakes filled with fresh whipped cream and chocolate chips, and we all enjoyed watching videos. We had spent an inordinate amount of time checking the weather and ruminating about what to do. e weather the past week had been extremely unusual for the Bahamas this time of year. tropical storm Chantal was potentially heading straight for us. Our anxiety began to rise. e debate was whether to keep Dynamic Duo in nassau and hire a captain to take it back to
DEPARTING As we were ready to pull out of the docks, the generator started and everything stowed, we listened to discussions on the docks, and realized we were more comfortable flying out of nassau. so we arranged for a captain to take care of the boat in case of Chantal and take it back to Miami Beach. We breathed a sigh of relief and enjoyed the last of our days in paradise. When the captain we hired told us the crossing back to Miami Beach was very rough, we knew we made the right decision. m l To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/hindencruise.
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SeaTeak The smooth finish made of high-quality Burmese teak makes it perfect for dining and relaxing on your boat, patio or dock. This elegant design reclines to 6 positions for comfort, and folds easily for storage. Dining by the TV? Pair this with the teak folding serving tray with folding legs. Tray can be removed for portability, perfect to use for a breakfast tray or TV tray. (seateak.com, Chair $385.99, Tray $189.99.)
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HAWKS CAY MARINA The Dawn Of A New Era.
Our new dockside store is already open and soon we’ll introduce a fully remodeled marina. For now, we’re as great as ever with slips that are steps from the resort and offer power, water, WiFi and cable TV. Enjoy our restaurants. Lounge by the pool. Indulge in the spa. Then, set out for the fishing grounds and dive sites just outside our private inlet.
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“It’s been one hell of a wonderful ride” — George Bassett is retiring after 30 years at the helm of the Nantucket Boat Basin.
when the marina was constantly booked, i got a call from a charter captain (without a reservation) that said he had a ViP on board and he had to get into the marina. i told him it was full and i started getting calls from senators and congressmen and finally i found out the ViP was [Former Ford president and Chrysler CeO] Lee iacocca. My boss called me into his office soon after and asked if it was true that i had turned away Lee iacocca. When i said yes he pounded his fist on the table and said, “at’s the way i want my marina to be run.” What is your favorite pizza topping?
Onions and peppers. Tell us your biggest fish tale.
Where were you born?
Brockton, Mass. — where boxer rocky Marciano was born and raised. How did you get into the marina business?
i came into nantucket Harbor as the captain of an 82-foot Coast guard Cutter. At the time, the harbormaster of nantucket Boat Basin was Joe Lopes. He and i struck up a conversation and he mentioned he would be retiring soon and that i should apply for the job. ree interviews later, i got the job. What is the first thing you are going to do after you retire?
My only definite plan right now is to fly to Fort Lauderdale the day after i retire to spend a month with my son, george iii. What is the craziest thing that has happened at the marina?
My wife sharon, was the angler on this tale. in the Bahamas she was struggling with a catch and when she got it closer we could see that a tiger shark had tried to eat the yellow fin tuna she caught. in the end the shark got half and we got half. Clam chowder or beef stew?
Clam chowder in the summer and beef stew in the winter.
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Besides fishing, what other activities do you enjoy?
i love skiing in new england. When i turned 50, i learned to ski with my kids. What is your beverage of choice?
at is easy — Bacardi Limon (lots of it) with splash of cranberry and soda and no fruit (it takes up too much room). What is the most important thing on your desk right now?
e 227 handwritten thank-you notes that i have written in the last month to send to customers who have been to nantucket Boat Basin. If your boat broke down and you only had one tool with you, which one would you hope it was?
Water pump pliers — a great universal tool. Who is the most famous person that ever stayed at the marina?
nantucket gets lots of celebrities, but three who had an impact on me are: [Former British Prime Minister] Margaret atcher, [Former First Lady] Laura Bush and [longtime companion to Jacqueline Kennedy] Maurice tempelsman. m l
George accomplished a lot in his 26 years in the Coast Guard and 30 years spent as manager at Nantucket Boat Basin. Here are a few of his accomplishments: • Interstate Hotel Corporations Manager of the Year award (1995) • “Mr. Hospitality” of the year award from the Massachusetts Governors Council on Travel & Tourism (1997) • Best Marina Offshore Magazine (2008) • Best Marina Northeast Boating Magazine (2009) • Marina Dock Age Magazine Best Marina (2013) • Marinalife Best Marina (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)
During my first year as harbormaster,
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the new Pier 66 BY O L I V I A S C H L E I C H E R
LuxurY resOrts & HOteLs recently completed the final phase of the two-part renovation of Pier sixty-six Marina along the intercoastal Waterway (iCW) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — a destination also known as the Yachting Capital of the World. e $20 million renovations were finished just in time for the 55th annual Fort Lauderdale international Boat show this past October, which attracts thousands of active boaters to the area. “With the new layout and upgrades, we can now host three times more large yachts than before,” says Kevin Quirk, Luxury resorts CeO, “which also benefits the local businesses that provide services to these vessels.” Pier sixty-six Marina opened in the 1950s as a fuel dock for the Phillips 66 Petroleum Company, serving boaters cruising up and down the iCW and
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the Atlantic Ocean. today, with new Marinetek floating docks that add 3,600 feet of parallel dockage along the Mercedes river and Marion Canal, the deep-water marina has capacity for 127 yachts. new bulkheads by shoreline Foundation and eco Building solution were also installed, along with an electrical infrastructure that increases the electrical capacity to 480-volt 400- to 600-amp, three-phase power for mega-yachts. ere’s a just-completed marina office and captain’s club room, and two onsite restaurants — grille 66 & Bar and Pelican Landing — have been fully renovated. e facility can accommodate vessels up to 350 feet with a 17-foot draft. Pier sixty-six amenities include cable tV with HBO, high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, crew showers, valet and dry-cleaning services, two tennis courts, and 24-hour onsite security. ere are high-speed diesel and gas pumps and
a store that is open seven days a week. guests can take advantage of the three oasis swimming pools and the Orchids Pool Bar, which serves poolside salads, sandwiches, and tropical drinks. For dinner, stop by grill 66 & Bar for the finest steaks in Fort Lauderdale, or keep it casual at the waterside Pelican Landing. For pre-dinner drinks, the Lounge is the perfect spot for creative cocktails. start your morning with Mariners’ expansive breakfast buffet. is winter, tie up at Luxury resorts & Hotels’ Pier sixty-six Marina in Fort Lauderdale for an unforgettable stay. m l Marinalife Cruising Club Discount 5¢ off per gallon of fuel For more information, visit lxrluxurymarinas.com.
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St. Augustine: CAPITAL OF SPANISH FLORIDA BY C A P T. J E F F W E R N E R
The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S.
The Spanish expeditions of discovery and conquest of the New World always had a patina of religious fervor to them. The conquistadors were devout Catholics and their armies were accompanied by priests, but it was gold and silver that they worshipped.
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e spaniards had a penchant for naming their discoveries based on the Catholic pantheon of saints or the holy days of their calendar. When Juan Ponce de Leon sighted land east of the Bahamas in 1513, he named it La Florida, as it was easter season and a holiday known as Pascua Florida was being celebrated back in seville. Pearls, gems, silver, gold, sugar, spices and lumber from north and south America made spain the wealthiest country in europe. e value of riches that sailed into spain’s ports each year was staggering. in today’s dollars, the spanish crown valued these new World treasures at $600 million for the year 1550 alone— within 50 years, it more than quadrupled to $2.5 billion per year. ese riches did not go unnoticed by other monarchies, particularly those in France and england. in 1555, the French sacked and burned Havana, Cuba, the consolidation and departure port for all treasure galleons returning to spain since Columbus’s time. in response to this looting, King Phillip ii of spain devised a convoy system to bring the remaining wealth of of the Maya and inca empires back to his country and appointed Pedro Menendez de Aviles as Captain general of the Fleet of the indies to oversee this enterprise. several years later, the Wars of religion ignited across France, claiming the lives
the mission. Menendez landed 30 miles south of Fort Caroline on Florida’s east coast on August 28th, the feast day of st. Augustine of Hippo, and named the inlet and surrounding territory san Agustin in honor of the fourth-century theologian and philosopher. As soon as supplies were unloaded from his ships and a rough fortification built, Menendez marched his troops north and surprised the defenders of Fort Caroline with a dawn raid. e defenders were easily overwhelmed and killed. eir bodies were then hung from trees with a sign inscribed, “Hanged, not as Frenchmen, but as heretics.” At the same time the spanish had marched on Fort Caroline, a group of French soldiers sailed from that fort to attack the newly established st. Augustine. strong tropical storms hampered their ship’s ability to maneuver, and the soldiers were shipwrecked slightly south of st. Augustine. A spanish patrol soon found the survivors and the Frenchmen surrendered. But Menendez executed them forthwith, and the inlet where this massacre occurred is now known by the name Matanzas, spanish for “killings.”
Visit Castillo De San Marcos and witness re-enactors in period dress give historical weapons demonstrations and presentations which include cannon and musket firing.
Photos courtesy of Florida’s Historic Coast
Pedro Menendez de Aviles was an important figure in the Spanish presence in the New World.
of between 2 million and 4 million Catholics and the Protestants known as Huguenots. in 1564, a Huguenot explorer led a group of 200 French settlers to the mouth of the st. Johns river in spanish Florida and established Fort Caroline near present day Jacksonville. e colonists were befriended by the local timicua tribe, and rather than become self-sufficient, the colony relied on the timicua for food. some of the settlers complained about the hard labor necessary to make their pioneering venture a success, and within a year a group of them deserted, commandeered a ship and sailed to the gulf of Mexico to raid the riches-filled spanish galleons. ose Protestant French pirates, who first squatted in Catholic spanish Florida and now preyed on spanish ships, were too much for the spanish king. not only were these brigands heretics, they endangered the passage of the Fleet of the indies. e pirates and Fort Caroline had to be eliminated. in 1565, the king of spain sent a force to destroy the French settlement of Fort Caroline, with Menendez as admiral of
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ese days, Matanzas inlet is also a little dicey for boaters. small skiffs, tenders and personal watercraft are about all that can safely navigate its shoal waters, and local knowledge is worth seeking out. to the north, the red-and-white striped safe-water buoy at the entrance to st. Augustine inlet leads to a safe passage for yachts. But due to the constant shifting sands, cruisers entering this inlet should navigate with prudence, especially when wind and current oppose each other. Again, seeking local knowledge is advisable. Make your dock reservation at the Municipal Marina in the shadow of the recently renovated Bridge of Lions, or at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor. today, st. Augustine is recognized as the oldest continuously occupied
european settlement in the united states. ere are two major historic sites in the city that reflect its spanish heritage: the Castillo de san Marcos, the oldest masonry fortress in the continental u.s., and the Cathedral Basilica, which celebrates the first Catholic parish on u.s. soil. History abounds in this city, but one need not look back only to the european colonization. in more recent times, the 1880s, Henry Flagler changed the face of st. Augustine by developing it into a winter resort for wealthy northerners. en it was Martin Luther King Jr., in 1964, who worked to break the color line and made st. Augustine a pivotal city for peaceful protests during the civil rights movement. m l
Looking for dockage in St. Augustine? Marinalife recommends Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor (904-829-5676, camacheeisland.com). e marina can accommodate vessels up to 135 feet with amenities including boaters lounges, swimming pool, WiFi, courtesy cars, shower and laundry facilities. Cruising Club Members receive 10¢ off per gallon of fuel and 10% off transient dockage.
To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/historystaug.
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 and power, 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 the Diesel Doctor.
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Rodney Bay Marina — St. Lucia BY O L I V I A S C H L E I C H E R
tHe CAriBBeAn isLAnD of st. Lucia is home to the volcanic Pitons mountains, unforgettable scuba diving and turquoise-blue water. Located in a well-protected stretch along its northwest tip is island global Yachting’s rodney Bay Marina. When yachts arrive at the 253-slip marina, guests are instantly greeted by a welcoming staff eager to help secure lines and hook-ups. simon Bryan, general manager, notes: “e staff at rodney Bay Marina is fully focused on ensuring the highest levels of customer care.” e facility can accommodate vessels up to 285 feet and is monitored by 24-hour security. e full-service shipyard has a 75-ton travel lift and high-speed fuel dock, and the property offers newly renovated laundry and shower facilities, plus free WiFi. As an added bonus, the customs and immigration office is conveniently located on-site, so the arrival process is seamless. Once you are situated, you can immediately start relaxing with a poolside cocktail. next, satisfy your palate at one of the many on-site restaurants, including the new world-class rituals sushi as well as elena’s Pizza, known for its authentic thin-crust pies. Bread Basket Cafe is the perfect spot for lunch and a cup of homemade bouillon. rodney Bay Marina is in walking distance to several other restaurants such as Brig unicorn, elegance Cafe, Boardwalk Bar and Cafe Olé. Local boutiques, provisioning shops, a bank, cinemas, car rentals, night clubs, spas, dry cleaners and e Cap estate golf Course are just a quick stroll away. Looking for an adventure? stop by tropical Discoveries, which organizes an array of explorations around the island including scuba diving, snorkeling and whale-watching tours. Care to stay on land? go zip-lining in the rainforest, hike up 34
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Pigeon island or head to the top Petite and gros Piton for stunning Caribbean views. e many festivals on the island include the st. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival (April 30 to May 10, 2015), and the st. Lucia Carnival (all summer long). each December, rodney Bay Marina also hosts the Atlantic rally for Cruisers, an annual transatlantic sailing that begins in the Canary islands and ends in st. Lucia. “rodney Bay Marina continues to be one of the finest yachting destinations in the southern Caribbean,” says simon Bryan. “We are constantly striving to improve, and we place a great deal of value in providing a safe and secure destination that can be enjoyed by all.” rodney Bay Marina is truly a boater’s home away from home and the perfect destination to escape for the winter months. m l For more information, visit igy-rodneybay.com.
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he world of a weekend transient cruiser is far different than that of an extended cruiser. My career has me up early every weekday, often far away from where i left my boat the weekend before. But whether it’s by train or plane, my fiancée, sandra, and i enjoy a new adventure every weekend when we return to our vessel, Defining Moment, a 50-foot sport Bridge Marquis. in late April 2014, Defining Moment began its northward journey from Miami to new York City. if you love a sense of freedom and adventure, plus shared experiences with friends and family, then hop aboard as i recount that ride.
Andrew Levy takes the wheel for another adventure with his boat, Defining Moment, and his fiancée, Sandra.
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Explore Charleston VisitGeorgia.org
Left: The Hamilton-Turner Inn located on Lafayette Square in downtown Savannah, Ga. is known as the “Grand Victorian Lady,” and dates back to 1873. Above: Chalmers Street, located in the heart of downtown Charleston, S.C., is the longest remaining cobblestone street in the entire city.
As luck would have it, there was a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral that evening, which we enjoyed from the top of Defining Moment just after sunset.
First, we took our time cruising the iCW from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, finally tying up at Bahia Mar Beach resort Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale, with easy access to the beach, marine supply stores and Las Olas Boulevard’s dining and shopping. From Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach, my preference is actually to stay outside the iCW and enter West Palm Beach through the Lake Worth inlet. From Palm Beach, we reached Cape Canaveral in one day. As luck would
have it, there was a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral that evening, which we enjoyed from the top of Defining Moment just after sunset. in downtown Jacksonville, we docked at river City Marina to meet local friends for lunch. in mid-June we embarked on our next leg — from Jacksonville, Fla. to savannah, ga. Due to the strong current in the savannah river, we stayed outside of town on the Wilmington river at Morningstar Marina at Bahia Bleu. Downtown savannah is loaded with
fabulous restaurants, bars and shops. i got a kick out of stopping by Chippewa square, site of the famous park bench scenes in “Forrest gump.” We enjoyed a morning swim off nearby tybee island before a quick cruise north to Hilton Head, s.C., where we docked at Harbour town Yacht Basin. e marina offers great access to lovely bike paths and the Hilton Head experience. We were a bit behind schedule, so we decided to stay only a day and then continue north to charming Charleston, where we explored the area by WINTER 2015
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Left: 4th of July fireworks display in Washington D.C.. Top: Andrew and fiancée, Sandra on Tybee Island, just outside of Savannah, Ga. Bottom: Defining Moment anchored.
bike and foot, riding and strolling along the historic cobblestone streets. next up on our northward journey was Myrtle Beach, s.C. where we docked at Barefoot Marina. if you have an affinity for losing golf balls, a stop along the grand strand is a must, and either way the scenery is stunning. From there we proceeded to gorgeous Beaufort, n.C. Because it was now mid-June, the weather patterns made the outside run more enticing. e leg from Beaufort to norfolk, Va., took us about 10 hours at a cruising speed of 26 knots. We had an exciting time rounding Cape Hatteras — also known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, due to sudden 20-knot winds, but eventually we pulled safelyinto rudee’s inlet in Virginia Beach. One of our goals was to make it to Washington, D.C., with Defining Moment for the July 4 fireworks. rounding a bend in the Potomac river, our nation’s 40
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capital was suddenly revealed, an extremely impressive vista. We docked at gangplank Marina, not far from the national Mall and a Metro station. Afterward, we cruised north to the Baltimore Marine Center at Lighthouse Point and feasted on local steamed crabs. You can spend months exploring the Chesapeake’s islands and towns, each with its own history and atmosphere. We vowed to return but meanwhile pushed onward to the C&D Canal and then the Delaware Bay. is was a very enjoyable leg to navigate, and it was an easy cruise into the Cape May Canal. Cape May, n.J., is a quaint Victorian shore town. Both south Jersey Marina and Canyon Club Marina are great places to tie up. Our next stop was the Jersey coast’s Manasquan inlet. it had been a year since Hurricane sandy devastated the area, and there was still lots of construction
happening. Hoffman’s Marina, in Brielle, offered a convenient place to dock. Later, we rounded new Jersey’s sandy Hook and came into new York City through the Ambrose Channel. e ferry and shipping traffic can get hectic around southern Manhattan, where the east and Hudson rivers merge. extreme caution and concentration are warranted as you wave to Miss Liberty. We docked at Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, n.J., just across the river from Manhattan. e location was perfect and offered a full-service marine center with easy access to new York City via the Path train. We also knew that this would be a great base from which to begin the next phase of this ongoing journey: exploring the Hudson river, Long island sound and the south shore of Long island. m l To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/levycruise.
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Dive Bars Friends in Low Places some spots would bristle at being called a dive bar, others wear it as a badge of honor. Meet some of the loudest, rowdiest, most fun establishments on the water. BY D O U G S I M M O N S
Flora-Bama Pensacola, Florida Without doubt the root’n toot’n-nest dive bar on our list, Flora-Bama is like a nonstop beach party housed in a building designed by M.C. escher. e all-wood, ship-like structure towers over the sand with multiple levels, stairways and decks — most of them facing the big dance floor and stage. Live music happens daily, sometimes several times a day, and the crowd certainly isn’t shy (clotheslines draped with bras hang from the
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balconies). Outside, a tent regularly hosts wet t-shirt and bikini contests. e annual interstate Mullet toss, where Florida and Alabama residents throw fish back and forth across the state line, is legendary. Flora-Bama has its own marina (251-980-5222, fishflorabama.com), or you can dock at nearby Holiday Harbor Marina (850-492-0555, myholidayharbor.com) just a short ride down the Old river.
Bert’s Bar & Grill Matlacha, Florida
Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Café Fort Myers Beach, Florida Don’t be fooled by the froufrou name. Bonita Bill’s is a dive of the highest (lowest?) order. ere’s nothing fancy about the joint, which is open air, cash only and dog friendly, so wear your flip-flops and drive your boat right up to the pier. An authentic south Florida atmosphere draws a congenial crowd of locals (many live-aboard boaters have their sailboats moored in the pass out back) and returning customers who can’t get enough of the cheap food and drink, daily entertainment and ocean breezes. e grouper sandwich is said to be one of the best anywhere. Dock at the restaurant or just a short dingy ride away at Pink shell Beach resort & Marina (888-222-7465, pinkshell.com) for some pampering. You know, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Bert’s has had a colorful 70 years of history. One of its two buildings started out as a “sweet shoppe” in the 1930s. stories abound about the other building, the “hotel,” being a brothel and, later, a gentleman’s club. if only the walls could talk. ese days the waterfront hideaway is known for its ultra laid-back vibe, “million dollar view,” dockside dining, live music and a menu that features seafood platters, burgers and sandwiches, wings and homemade chips — no fries. Bring your rod and reel and fish off the back deck. e village of Matlacha has a notable artists’ community and is close by the cruising meccas of sanibel and Captiva islands. A good base of operations is Olde’ Fish House Marina (239-282-9577, oldfishhousemarina.com), and it is less than a half mile walk from Bert’s.
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The Green Parrot Key West, Florida We all know what goes on in Key West. so, when we say e green Parrot is the oldest and divey-est bar in town, well, that’s saying something. A shady ambiance operates in stark contrast to the sunwashed beauty of the nearby beaches. Add to that a serious curio fetish — beat up guitars, placards and other old junk cover the walls — a self-serve popcorn machine and root Beer Barrel shots, and you’ve got yourself a funky oasis. A few tips: Don’t wear a collared shirt (tourist!). get there at 5:30 p.m. on weekends for the 90-minute sound check before the band really starts. And “no snivelling.” e marinas at the Bight are within walking and biking distance, including Conch Harbor Marina (305-294-2933, conchharbormarina.com).
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Dockside Tropical Bar Marathon, Florida it’s so salty that you wouldn’t be surprised to see notorious sailor and founder of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine Bob Bitchin sitting next to you at the bar. no, really, that’s him. Along with owner/musician eric stone, Bitchin can sometimes be found hanging out here. Maybe it’s the awesome pub food — street tacos like you’d find in small-town Mexico and hog handles, which are smoked pork shanks rolled in a spicy jerk sauce. Maybe it’s the dark ‘n’ stormy served in a tall glass or the signature dockside punch. Perhaps it’s because of the adjacent live-aboard marina. Whatever. Just be there. tie up at Dockside tropical Bar or at Marathon Marina & Boatyard (305-743-6575, marathonmarinaandresort.com) and dinghy over. it is just on the other end of Boot Key Harbor.
Archie’s Seabreeze Ft. Pierce, Florida
Alabama Jack’s Key Largo, Florida this is as “Old Florida” as it gets. And by Old Florida i mean faded, tilting, seaside cabin built on two floating barges. What Alabama Jack’s lacks in frills it makes up for in dependability: it’s been a watering hole for boaters, anglers and bikers heading from Miami to Key West and back since 1947. Dawg, the bartender, has been there forever — so stay on his good side if you ever want to come back. the huge, handmade conch fritters are a must, as are the homemade conch salad and lima bean soup. there’s live music on the weekends, and there’s no shortage of entertainment from the crusty old guys at the bar. stay at Ocean reef Club (800-741-7333, oceanreef.com) for all the amenities this dive does without.
Archie’s started in 1947 as a military shed that served beer to soldiers stationed in south Beach. en, in 1994, Patty Mcgee bought the place and put her heart and soul into making it a fixture of the local beach bar scene. e ramshackle assortment of palm trees, umbrellas and bar areas sits across from the Atlantic, with license plates on the walls inside and marine paraphernalia scattered all around. Archie’s is known for its killer burgers, which you can wash down with $1 happy hour drafts. ere’s live music most evenings, plus the biannual Hogg Wild festival with all-day bands and vendors. stay at the Ft. Pierce City Marina (772-464-1245, fortpiercecitymarina.org) located on the west side of the iCW, about a seven-minute drive away.
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Are you cruising to the Bahamas this winter? Stop by some of our favorite waterfront bars. Abacos Captain Jack’s, Hope Town Elbow Cay
Nippers Beach Bar Great Guana Cay
Lou’s Blues
Pete’s pub and gallery
Indialantic, Florida
Little Harbour
Snappas Marsh Harbour
Exumas The bar at Staniel Cay Yacht Club Staniel Cay
Chat N Chill Stocking Island
Eleuthera Rainbow Inn’s Seaside Bar Hatchet Bay
Sammy’s Rock Sound
Hurricane Patty’s St. Augustine, Florida A weather-beaten, tin-roofed shack on the property of rivers edge Marina, Hurricane Patty’s is supposedly haunted and definitely can “bring the ocean to your table” with a finger-licking bill of fare that includes low country boil, crab legs, seafood platters and a raw and steamed bar. at’s in addition to a drink list that takes up two full pages in the menu: 36 different beers, handmade hurricanes, dozens of frozen concoctions and specialty cocktails. Local musicians perform throughout the week, from southern rock to zydeco to karaoke. sit in the dark, wood-heavy dining room or out back on the covered patio. You can dock right at rivers edge Marina (904-827-0520, 29riversedgemarina.com) on the west side of the iCW.
it’s almost like a tale of two taverns. Outside, Lou’s Blues is a tidy, bright, two-story building with a wood deck running along the back facing the Atlantic. ere’s an open-air bar upstairs and another at ground level. inside, though, Lou’s evokes a showbiz Pizza meets biker bar feel, with a retro-futuristic raised stage, a dance floor, bric-a-brac décor, neon lights, and a wraparound balcony. every night brings live music, dancing or some other form of shenanigans (dirty bingo, anyone?). e food menu is mostly pub grub — burgers, sandwiches, apps — but, hey, pub grub! telemar Bay Marina (321-773-2468, telemarbay.com) offers a convenient berth on the iCW and is just a six-minute drive from Lou’s Blues. m l To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/divebars.
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Marinas International Aims to Improve Lives WHen tHe FOunDers of Marinas international (Mi) set out on their venture nearly 30 years ago, the cornerstone of their business model was not only to operate and manage marinas, but to build communities around the marina lifestyle. at same principle carries through their environmental and charitable efforts as individuals, as a company and as good citizens. Marinas international Corporate participates in a number of activities and fundraisers year-round in the very philanthropic Dallas-Ft. Worth market. Putting its spin on philanthropy, Marinas international founded and hosts an annual fundraising event called Lakefest. “When we first thought up the idea for Lakefest, our dream was to bring together the community members where we work and live for a greater good,” said the event is going strong with key partnerships for 2015 including shannon Funk, vice president of marketing. “However, we safeway and Amazon. wanted to distinguish ourselves from others; we wanted to be Charitable spirit spills down through the Marinas international affordable and above all we wanted 100% of the proceeds to organization to its many locations throughout the country. go back to the charity.” Many carry the honorable distinction as “Clean Marinas.” to date, Lakefest has raised over $500,000 benefiting the Clean Marinas program is an ongoing endeavor by a various nonprofit organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes marina industry alliance determined to research Foundation, the American Cancer provide environmentally clean facilities and society, the Legacy Brain Foundation and SAVE THE DATE: protect the states’ coastal and inland waters the texas Association for infant Mental LAKEFEST OCTOBER 3, 2015 from pollution. Marinas international also Health. e featured event includes a country participates in an annual shore clean-up music concert at one of their local marinas operation and donates time, manpower and resources to keep and has spotlighted some of the biggest names on the the waterways clean for the next generation of boaters. texas country music scene like the eli Young Band, Jack ingram, Local causes also tug at the heartstrings of Marinas Wade Bowen, roger Creager, stoney Larue, robert earl Keen international’s managers. Aqualand Marina on georgia’s Lake and Johnny Cooper; just to name a few. since boating is a big Lanier held a fundraiser during its “Farewell to summer 2014” part of the Marinas international lifestyle and the event draws member appreciation party, where all funds donated were used thousands to the lake to help deserving charities, it also presents to offset medical costs for three firefighters who were seriously opportunity for attendees to learn about boating safety and injured due to an aerial ladder truck collapse. “ese heroes risk clean-water initiatives. Having reached its 10-year milestone, life and limb for our families every day,” said Patrick Kenney, general manager at Aqualand Marina. “e boating community is one of the most dedicated and committed groups to giving back and to standing up for those who are victims of illness or injury.”
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Cruising Inland Waterways BY C AT H I E J TROGDON
A 2,100-MILE ODYSSEY FROM ANNAPOLIS, MD. TO DELUTH, MINN.
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hat next? After three summer seasons cruising the eastern seaboard, my husband, Peter, and i were ready to go somewhere new. granted we hadn’t examined every port of call, but we had cruised as far north as the Canadian border along the coast of Maine and south to Florida and the Bahamas. now, we looked inward, toward the u.s. and Canadian interior. We had heard wonderful stories about the great Loop. is popular loop cruise encompasses the Hudson river, the erie Canal, the great Lakes, the Mississippi and other southbound rivers to the gulf of Mexico and then the inland waterways on the west coast of Florida and finally back up the
Boldt Castle is located on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River.
Peter and Cathie enjoyed many wonderful moments on their 2,100-mile 60-day adventure.
east Coast. Peter and i were intrigued with the Hudson river and great Lakes portion of the loop. We had heard about the picturesque 1,000 islands on the st. Lawrence seaway and the trent-severn Waterway, one of the Canadian Canal systems. We investigated several mini-loops that cruisers follow both clockwise and counterclockwise on the newYork canal system, the st. Lawrence, the Canadian Canals and Lake Champlain and realized we could design a custom trip. As we began to plan our fourth cruising season, it occurred to us that our trip could be a platform for a larger plan to take our Zimmerman 36-foot lobster boat Bee Weems to the Pacific northwest.
Peter’s ultimate dream was to cruise to Alaska in his own boat one day. e accomplishment of that dream would come true the following year, but we needed to set the stage. We developed an ambitious plan to cruise two months from Annapolis to Deluth, Minn. A trip like this would require moving almost every day to travel the 2,100 miles in 60 days. We quickly realized that we couldn’t do everything we wanted in that amount of time, so we gave up the idea of the Lake Champlain /Montreal portion, shelving this for a future trip. it helped to create a tentative float plan and break the trip into eight segments. e adventure for us really began as we headed north on the Hudson from new York City. We had been told that it wasn’t safe to begin the northbound journey until early July because of the time it takes to wash away all the debris from the spring melt after a harsh winter. For me, cruising the Hudson was like traveling through an english pastoral painting. such a contrast to the crisscross of wakes from the multitude of boats in new York Harbor. e change was almost instantaneous once we passed Manhattan island on the starboard side. e natural beauty of the Palisades came
OUR FLOAT PLAN ANNAPOLIS TO NYC 2 DAYS, 250 MILES
HUDSON RIVER 2-4 DAYS, 60 MILES
ERIE & OSWEGO CANALS 4-5 DAYS, 186 MILES
LAKE ONTARIO/ 1,000 ISLANDS 4-6 DAYS, 20 MILES
TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY 7-9 DAYS, 245 MILES
GEORGIAN BAY 7 DAYS, 180 MILES
NORTH CHANNEL 4 DAYS, 80 MILES
LAKE SUPERIOR 13 DAYS, 420 MILES (Distance measured in Nautical miles)
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The Saugerties Lighthouse, built in 1869, serves as a Living Museum and a renowned Bed and Breakfast for those traveling on the Hudson River.
first and was a welcoming relief from the concrete city. During 160 miles from new York City to troy river the river was tranquil with an occasional small village or large mansion dotting the high banks. ere was very little boat traffic to disturb the peaceful setting. e Hudson river is a tidal estuary that flows two ways with a gentle current of 1.5 knots. At some point along the way, a distinct change from salt to sweet water occurred. We could smell the difference in the air. From that moment on we realized we would be traveling in fresh water, a new experience for us. no need to check the tide charts anymore. Our first stop was under the shadow of the tappan Zee Bridge on the 4th of July. tarrytown Marina is the perfect jumping off place to visit Kykuit, the rockefeller estate and Lyndhurst Castle. We were fortunate enough to participate in an 18th-century independence Day celebration at sunnyside, home of Washington irving. On the other side of the river is the town of nyack, where we tied up at the nyack Yacht Club to explore the birthplace of the American realist painter, edward Hopper. As we continued north we passed 52
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Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park, where the Culinary institute of America and the residences of the roosevelts and Vanderbilts sit high above the river. We stopped in Kingston to visit the Maritime Museum, and we cruised past the u.s. Military Academy at West Point on the bluff at the bend of the river. i particularly loved the picturesque lighthouses along the way such as esopus and Meadows.
our first lock in troy. We were the only boat in the lock, so we didn’t have to worry about fending off other vessels while grabbing hold of lines on the lock wall. e erie Canal was completed in 1862 and was an extremely busy commercial shipping waterway moving cargo from the u.s. interior to the east Coast before the railroads took over. e present Canal system rises 566 feet from the Hudson river to Lake erie through 57 locks. Our course took us through only 32 locks because we turned off at the Oswego Canal cutoff toward Lake Ontario to get to the ousand islands. Knowing that these were commercial locks i envisioned bustling industrial cities along the way, but instead most of the canal system is scenic and rural. From the Oswego canal we traveled east over a small portion of Lake Ontario to reach the opening of the st. Lawrence river and the ousand islands. e 1,864 islands are defined as being above water 365 days a year and supporting at least one living tree. e islands are charming, some with houses that cover every inch of surface, many with two-door vessel “garages” sheltering beautiful
At some point along the way, a distinct change from salt to sweet water occurred. We could smell the difference in the air.
As we approached Albany i was a bit sad that we were leaving behind the quiet beauty of the Hudson, but i was excited to begin the next portion of our journey that would involve learning to negotiate the locks of the historic erie Canal. An easy-to-read sign pointed out the turnoff to the west from the Hudson. Before entering the erie Canal system we successfully navigated
vintage wooden boats. e most famous islands are home to the singer and Boldt Castles, popular tourist destinations definitely worth visiting. We spent our first two days on the u.s. side of the river with a visit to the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, n.Y. and then crossed over to Kingston, Ontario, passing through customs there and remaining in Canada
for the next three weeks. By the time we arrived at e trent severn Waterway we were accomplished lock masters. is Canadian lock system consists of 36 swing bridges, 41 locks, a marine railway and two hydraulic lift locks. e big difference between this system and the erie Canal is that this waterway was never designed for commercial ship traffic. e locks are much smaller and are sometimes hand turned. You only see pleasure craft here due to the maximum draft of 6 feet and a height limit of 22 feet. e locks connect a series of rivers and lakes from the st. Lawrence river to georgian Bay on Lake Huron. unlike the erie, we met other boaters waiting at the lock entrances and found this was a much more social week than any previous. After traversing the marine railway called the Big Chute, we broke out of the narrow canal system into a large open body of water, the georgian Bay region of Lake Huron. georgian Bay is dotted with 30,000 islands larger than an acre. Although the bay is vast, there are narrow, unforgiving rocky channels to negotiate. georgian Bay connects to another
region called the north Channel, which is distinguished by the Canadian shield, a granite bedrock exposed by the glaciers at the end of the last ice age about 11,000 years ago. e granite rock formations and the windswept pines are characteristic of much of the lake shoreline. e final leg of our trip began with our last lock experience at sault st. Marie, the gateway from the north Channel to Lake superior. Lake superior is 25 feet above the north Channel. it took us two hours at 15 knots just to pass through White Fish Bay at the entrance of the lake! is lake has its own weather system. it has a current that runs 1-2 knots counterclockwise. We experienced the roughest waters of our journey on this body of water. it’s very much like the ocean, over 360 miles long and 1,300 feet deep in places. Lake superior contains 10 percent of the earth’s fresh water, and it is 625 feet above sea level. Most of the time we cruised parallel to the shore line — maybe a mile or two out, but when we crossed to isle royale national Park we were out of sight of land for three hours! Most of the shoreline is covered
Peter and Cathie enjoyed the spectacular view of the Tappen Zee Bridge on the 4th of July
with evergreen trees right down to the beach. ere are miles and miles of beautiful sandy beaches and no people in sight. e Apostle islands, a group of 22 islands off the Bayfield peninsula in northern Wisconsin, are the most popular cruising waters on Lake superior. Bayfield Marina was our jumping off spot and we had beautiful weather at the end of the summer season to explore the sea caves and nature trails on several of these islands. We arrived in Deluth on Labor Day weekend almost exactly two months from our start date. Peter and i had a flight back to Baltimore, but our beloved Bee Weems was loaded onto an 18-wheeler and trucked 1,700 miles to Anacortes, Washington. e journey of the past two months was just the beginning of a much greater adventure to explore the Pacific northwest and the inside Passage of Alaska in the following two years. stay tuned for our next adventure to south east Alaska. m l
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businesses — weekend boating was a very social, marina-bound event. Her dock-centric lifestyle continued after she became single, and she says that when she took out the cabin cruiser she “never strayed far from the slip.” But somewhere along the way, she began to think about spending more time on the water. Following an early retirement, Betty expanded the idea from just owning a boat into exploring the concept of living aboard. she asked herself, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Friends who had graduated into a variety of yachts brought her to a series of boat shows, and after three years of intensive research, she decided on a Kadey-Krogen. Betty’s passion for LiLi
is reflected in her voice when she relates, For anyone, the transition to living aboard is filled with opportunities and challenges. two major considerations are boat manufacturer’s post-purchase assistance and whether you possess the skills and confidence needed to handle a new vessel. Betty has been more than satisfied with Kadey-Krogen’s support throughout the purchase process. she spent as much time as she felt she needed with the commissioning staff, learning every detail of the boat. she is comfortable knowing she can call Kadey-Krogen at any time for its expertise and advice. Part of the Kadey-Krogen culture is ensuring
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that its buyers’ experiences be success stories, and it most certainly has one with robinson. Betty addressed ownership of LiLi as she would a new career, and she acknowledges that she probably would not have been able to do it if she were still working. retirement changed robinson’s casual water lifestyle to a “much more serious, disciplined existence.” Her early days were devoted to training, not just book learning for navigation and safety, but also hands-on experience with diagnostics, managing the engine room and dealing with hostile weather. she hired teaching captains to provide her with one-on-one instruction about her vessel. Although she has her 100-ton captain’s license, she still takes advantage of training seminars and hires captains for the legs of certain journeys to help increase her skills. ese days, more and more women are purchasing boats or initiating these endeavors with their spouses. Betty has excellent advice for those women: instead of thinking in gender terms, think about
receiving novice vs. expert instruction. Professional, low-stress training at a comfortable pace is critical, she claims. Find yourself a skilled instructor and take as much time as you need to feel capable and confident at the helm. Heading out in the wide-open waters with unskilled operators and no lane markers requires extensive preparation to remain competent and confident and to make boating more enjoyable. some things, like the weather, cannot be controlled. Capt. robinson has had a “storm or two tug at her nerves,” she says, which has made her careful enough to “go when it’s safe.” Living aboard requires a different orientation than a land-based existence. e lifestyle makes visiting with family, staying in touch with friends and finding annual medical and dental care a challenge. Betty’s answer to those issues is to go electronic, which she has done quite successfully. One of the few downsides to living alone on a yacht is the need for crew members. Finding crew is not hard, but making sure they are competent and then determining whether you want to live with them for even one leg of a cruise itinerary is more difficult. For a more extensive journey, it’s wise to have a co-captain. Juggling schedules is never an easy task, but when everything falls in place, it’s grand adventures ahead. Betty and her various crew members travel the east Coast, from rhode island to the Florida Keys. summers are spent
exploring newport and Long island in the northeast or wandering the Chesapeake Bay waters from her summer season homeport of Annapolis, Md. e trips along the coast are never rushed, allowing the crew to enjoy the coastline from the yachter’s perspective. normally LiLi is based for the winter at the Marathon Marina & Boatyard in the Florida Keys, but Capt. robinson and crew have also managed to take extended cruises to the Bahamas and turks and Caicos. Living life at trawler speed provides ample opportunity to enjoy time in port, and Betty thrives on exploring spots along the way. she loves running across arts festivals, visiting local museums and just soaking up the unique local flavors of each location. And she enjoys not just the sense of community in the yachting world, but also its camaraderie, and she expresses enthusiasm about meeting new people and running into familiar faces. recently Capt. Betty and her crew were tied up in st. simons island, ga., having a great time and eagerly anticipating exploring Cumberland island with its isolated beauty and abundant wildlife. e trip Betty is most hoping will materialize is a group cruise to Cuba. she wants to “dance in Havana wearing a long flowered skirt with a parrot on it.” given her history of determination and preparation, no doubt it will happen. m l
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in JuLY 2014, rCi Marine inc. added another landmark destination to its portfolio of destination marina facilities. now in addition to the Miami Beach Marina in south Beach, they and their partners acquired the Bahia Mar resort and Marina in Fort Lauderdale. Located on the intercoastal Waterway, Bahia Mar is situated on 39 acres and offers 250 slips for vessels up to 300 feet in length. in addition, this site offers a 296-room hotel, direct access to Fort Lauderdale beaches, a conference center, many retail shops, multiple onsite restaurants and a gourmet market for provisioning. Also, Bahia Mar is the main location for the annual Fort Lauderdale international Boat show. “rCi is thrilled to include Bahia Mar in our growing portfolio of destination facilities” says robert W. Christoph Jr, president of rCi Marine inc. “is marinas prime location with its excellent amenities makes Bahia Mar a top choice for many working yachts.” toward that end, plans are underway to further enhance this destination facility with major upgrades including new restaurants, shops and waterfront condos/hotels.
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Other rCi Marine inc. properties in south Florida include Bayshore Landing, Miami Beach Marina and river Cove Marina. Bayshore Landing is set just 10 minutes south of downtown Miami in the heart of Coconut grove, with restaurants, shops, and galleries all within walking distance of the 150-slip marina. Monty’s raw Bar, starbucks, shower and restroom facilities and yacht charters and brokerage are all onsite. Located across from government Cut in the heart of south Beach is Miami Beach Marina. is deep-water 400-slip marina can accommodate vessels up to 250 feet, provides customs-clearing assistance, a heated swimming pool, 24-hour dock attendants, a covered parking garage and gasoline and diesel fuel. e property is just a short walk from the thriving nightlife scene and gorgeous beaches of south Beach. river Cove Marina is situated along the Miami river in downtown Miami. e hurricane-protected property has slips for vessels from 40 to 60 feet and on-site concierge services. Because of its residential location, river Cove Marina offers a quiet atmosphere for boaters looking for a relaxing getaway. m l
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WHERE TO DOCK The Yacht Club at Delray Beach (561-272-2700, theyachtclubatdelraybeach.com) On the east side of the iCW, it’s a perfect location to berth a large yacht up to 130 feet. Diesel fuel can be delivered directly to your yacht by truck.
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WHERE TO DINE Caffe Luna Rosa (34 s. Ocean Blvd., 561-274-9404) A great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner — you can’t go wrong here, and it overlooks the beach.
Just One YeAr AFter its CentenniAL CeLeBrAtiOn in 2011, Delray Beach was named the Most Fun small town in America by rand Mcnally Deck 84 and “usA today.” Back in 1911, when the town of Delray — without the Beach — was (840 e. Atlantic Ave., 561-665-8484) incorporated, it had a population of 250 people, and pineapples were grown nearby for e only spot in town with waterfront canning at the factory in town. it was located along the Florida east Coast railroad dining along the iCW. go for the about 20 miles south of Palm Beach. in 1927, the Beach was added to its name, and the view, the fish tacos and the excellent town was stretched east across the intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean. happy hour. today, Delray Beach’s population is more than 64,000, which attests to its popularity The Grove among snowbirds and boaters alike. e town has two distinct communities, divided by (187 ne 2nd Ave., 561-266-3750) the iCW: downtown and the beach. in fact, Delray Beach is governed by the rhythms Voted the 2013 Best new restaurant of the iCW drawbridge. traffic stops along the main thoroughfare, Atlantic Avenue, in Palm Beach County and set in the 15 minutes before and after every hour to let the bridge lift. Pineapple grove district, this popular e well-groomed beach is dotted with umbrellas and wood chaises. Backed by dinner spot has a menu full of fresh, low sand dunes covered in native vegetation, it is a model for how Florida beaches beautifully prepared dishes that changes every two weeks. should be maintained. But while relaxing on the beach is a favorite local pastime, the downtown area is what has put Delray Beach on the map in recent years. e downtown district, along and astride Atlantic Avenue, is lined with eclectic shops such as snappy turtle, Love rick Dock your boat for a waterfront dining experience at Deck 84. Boutique and Periwinkle that will make any fashionista happy. At night, the scene comes alive in the many restaurants and bars. Visit Blue Anchor for jazz on sundays and classic rock on Fridays, or stop by Boston's on the Beach for Monday night reggae. e booming Pineapple grove Arts District is home to Artists Alley, where 26 artists maintain studios and galleries. On the third ursday of every month, stroll from space to space from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and mingle with the artists.
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Sarasota to Bradenton WHAt’S nOt tO LIKE about Florida, the Sunshine State? Just the name alone conjures up visions of sugary-white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, umbrella drinks and shimmering blue-green water. Some of the best beaches on the planet can be found on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and a get-away weekend cruise from Sarasota to Bradenton can rejuvenate any mariner’s mind, body and soul. Sarasota makes an excellent launching port for this get-away weekend cruise to Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, Fla. Marina Jack in Sarasota offers easy access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West (GIWW) and is in close proximity to downtown Sarasota, offering the weary seafarer an easy walk to multiethnic and seafood restaurants, an eclectic mix of retailers and stunning sunsets across the bay. e protected GIWW makes cruising a pleasure and planning a get-away weekend a breeze even if waking to a breezy day. Full steam ahead.
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Just north of Longboat Key is Anna Maria Island, a seven-mile stretch of a sugary-white sand coastline, emerald green water and home to three cities: Anna Maria (north), Holmes Beach (center) and Bradenton Beach (south). Our next port of call: Galati Yacht Basin (941-778-0755, galatiyachts.com), located at the north end of Anna Maria Island in the protected cove of Bimini Bay. e yacht basin is conveniently located within a half-mile walk to award-winning Pine Avenue shopping village, Anna Maria City Pier, AMI Historical Museum and AMI’s free trolley service. Deemed “e Key West of the
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north” with its vibrant art community, AMI Cultural Connections actively promotes events throughout the year. never a dull day on the island. Many of the island’s artisan artifacts can be found in any of the galleries, studios or emporiums located along the islands’ trolley route (Island Gallery West, Artists’ Guild Gallery, Art League of Anna Maria Island, Fukinsei Art Lab, Restless natives, Libby’s Jewelry, Island tattoo and Beach Life, to name a few). tired of shopping? Grab sandwiches to go at Ginny’s & Jane E’s island Bakery, an experience unto itself, and enjoy a day at any one of the Island’s six beaches: Anna Maria, Holmes, Manatee, Bradenton, Cortez and Coquina. For dinner, stop at Anna Maria City Pier and make reservations at the Waterfront Restaurant for a unique island dining experience, or check out the Ocean Star Hibachi Sushi Bar located in the yacht basin.
Twin Dolphin Marina is home to the historic Bradenton Pier and Pier 22 Restaurant – offering scenic views of the Manatee River.
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Bradenton, Florida From Anna Maria Island head east to Bradenton, Fla. for overnight dockage at twin Dolphin Marina (941-747-8300, twindolphinmarina.com) on Manatee River and the famous Riverwalk Park. With a renaissance-like redevelopment of the waterfront, Bradenton transformed its downtown seafront into an inviting outdoor river walkway bound by lush botanical gardens, a 400-seat outdoor amphitheater, a multicolor splash fountain, a fishing pier, a tidal basin, outdoor seating, beach volleyball courts and a skate park. Don’t be surprised to find a bride and groom along with their wedding entourage out for pictures. Across from twin Dolphin Marina is the entrance to Old Main Street (12th Street West) and on 10th Street West is the South Florida Aquarium, Planetarium and History Museum. Meet Manatee County’s official mascot, “Snooty,” the world’s oldest manatee in captivity. From October through May, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown Bradenton is host to a farmers’ market, where you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, freshly harvested seafood and resident artists and craftspeople selling their wares. For a fail-safe dinner aboard, local chefs and restaurateurs demonstrate how to prepare some of their signature dishes from ingredients you can purchase in the market. m l
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DOCKING NEOPHYTES As with anything worth doing, a little bit of effort goes a long way, and practice will enhance that effort! For the first few times you take out your new boat try to do it when the marina is not busy and few boats are underway. A weekday morning when the tide is slack creates the best learning environment. Don’t forget to tell the marina staff that you will be in and out of your slip and won’t require any help. You will feel less pressure if you have no audience as you practice your close quarters maneuvering. If you are fortunate enough to work with a training captain, start your very first time at the helm well after the boat is out of its slip. Discovering what it takes to slow, stop and actually reverse your boat combined with how it is affected by tide, current and wind are the first steps to successful docking. Performing these skills while away from the dock allows a new helmsman to build docking confidence without concern for the occasional oops! Soon these skills will become instinctive with diligent practice.
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Whether this will be your home port or your temporary tie-up for a weekend adventure, there’s a first time in every marina. Everything looks different from the water so try to learn as much as you can before coming in to your slip. One easy way to explore your options is to stop at the fuel dock first. Fill your fuel tanks or pump out the holding tank then take a walk over to your assigned slip. Scan the surrounding docks for protruding bow pulpits or swim platforms that may require extra maneuvering. Is the power pedestal positioned that you must go bow or stern in? Will the starboard or port side be against the finger pier? Is the pier floating or fixed, as each calls for different fender requirements? For those boaters in tidal areas, be sure to see from which direction and how fast the current is moving. You may need to compensate and overshoot your slip, allowing the dominant force of wind or
While every helmsman should become adept at maneuvering with engines only, it’s not cheating to use the tools you have at your disposal. Bow and stern thrusters are a bonus when you must slide right into a side-tie slip, but it’s important to know their limitations. Get comfortable with how much power is available, either battery- or generator-assisted hydraulic thruster. Remember that pilings are your friend, unless they are cement! It’s OK to lay your boat’s rub rail against a sturdy wood piling, sometimes using it as a fulcrum when the wind or tide challenges your maneuvers. And for good measure, have a walking fender — one that’s loose and easy to grab — ready for your mate to strategically place when contact is unavoidable. Boat poles can make the difference between getting that line over the piling or launching a dinghy to make it happen. One pole is essential, two is preferred, and
Headsets are a great way to help with docking communications.
three assures you will have a boat pole available when the others go in the drink! A floating boat pole is wonderful, but you still need a second pole to retrieve the first. Dock lines with large loops are terrific for placing over pilings without choking them. A choked line is difficult to remove from a piling and may need to be left behind. Either splice in a large enough loop or learn to properly tie a bowline, which will create a loop of the size you desire. Many boaters purchase prepackaged cut and spliced dock lines. at’s usually fine for smaller boats. Be sure to have long enough lines to spring forward and aft to deal with tidal changes once you’ve landed safely and are permanently securing your lines.
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as possible. is is a temporary line that prevents the boat from blowing off the dock or moving too far forward or aft. Once you have successfully landed, readjust this line to become a spring line. With a bit of practice the breast line can often be secured to the dock without your mate ever leaving the boat. no jumping from the side deck and no dockside help needed! But if you do require help, $5 makes a nice thank you to the marina dockhands.
CREW COMMUNICATIONS Unless you are single handing, it is essential to keep your crew in the loop. Plan your docking strategy, then share the plan with your crew, agree to it and be prepared for changes. It helps if you walk in each other’s deck shoes and understand the responsibilities of each crew member but minimally you must find a way to communicate what is occurring — breast line is ON! when the line is secured or Secure stern line first! when the helmsman feels a change in the plan is required. So how do you talk when the wind is howling or your boat is too big to hear each other clearly? technology is a wonderful thing and options are plentiful. 70
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In addition to a two-way hailer there are head-set selections for every budget. Be sure you recognize the possibility of snagging wires and cumbersome battery packs so try before you buy when possible. After you become competent with each other’s roles then short, key words can help describe a multitude of situations. no need for long explanations to get the job done. Docking is an art that can be refined with practice, or for some lucky boaters it is plain ole raw talent. Just remember that sometimes you watch the show and sometimes you are the show. m l Captains Chris & Alyse Caldwell are USCG 100 ton Masters and Cruising Coaches who offer Personal Boat Training Online or Onboard your boat anywhere! e Caldwell’s help build your cruising confidence with hands-on training and with their AskCaptainChris.com training videos filled with tons of tips for the boater who loves learning. If you have additional questions for Captains Chris or Alyse, please email them at chris@captainchrisyachtservices.com
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Fishing the flats is best done early morning when the sun is low. Some catches consist of Snook, Redfish, Jack Creval, Ladyfish to name a few.
Named FOR SaINT maRk, the Christian evangelist, marco Island is the largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, offering year-round opportunities for excellent backwater, near-shore and offshore fishing. The shallow water among this realm of Ten Thousand Islands provides a vast habitat
fishing. depending on the species sought and season, casting artificial lures, plastic baits and natural baits will draw exciting strikes from predator species in shallow water among this maze of marsh and grass. Here you’ll also enjoy scenic views as well as encounters with rare birdlife and marine mammals such as the majestic manatee.
These waters are quiet and secluded and well protected from winter’s breezy conditions and provide an excellent chance to introduce kids to fishing.
and artificial reefs among depths of only 75 to 100 feet, where you can tangle with numerous species of grouper and snapper, kingfish (king mackerel) little tunny (bonito), cobia, permit and sharks. keep in mind when planning an offshore trip this time of the year, winter’s breezes can make for a sporty day on the water so you should plan accordingly. For those who wish to wet a line but stay ashore, numerous piers and bridges abound and provide cover for pompano, sea trout, sheepshead and jacks as well as Spanish mackerel and ladyfish as they lie in the shadows waiting to ambush an easy meal.
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The term offshore may be a misnomer for those fishing off marco Island. Unlike Florida’s east coast where water depth drops off significantly within five miles of land, here that same distance finds anglers plying the wrecks, rock piles
For those traveling by boat, esplanade marina lies on Smokehouse Bay in the heart of marco Island. Here, four concrete floating docks feature 77-slips capable of handling vessels up to 60 feet. each slip features water, electric, holding tank
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pump-out, cable TV, a telephone and a storage locker. Land-based amenities include restroom and laundry facilities and a lounge with television. Sailboats and sportfishing vessels alike have easy access to esplanade marina from the Gulf of mexico because there’s no bridge to limit vessel height. additionally, water depth from Big marco River to Smokehouse Bay ranges from 6 to 20 feet at mean low tide. amid the beautiful tropical landscaping and coastal Italian architecture you’ll also find fine and casual dining among three restaurants including mango’s dockside Bistro, Chop 239 and CJ’s on the Bay. dotting the promenade there are numerous upscale shops, specialty stores and designer boutiques.
Guides and Charters Six Chuter Charters offers a variety of inshore and offshore charters and combination fishing trips. Their group of experienced guides are USCG licensed and have a wealth of experience fishing the vast landscape the Ten Thousand Islands encompasses. For more information, contact them at 239-389-1575 or visit sixchutercharters.com.
Tackle Tip — Drag Setting Whether you’re shallow-water angler or bluewater fanatic, an important part of tackle preparation includes a proper drag setting on the reel. a general rule of thumb is drag resistance should be set at approximately 25 percent of the rated breaking strength of the line. In other words, if your reel, whether spinning or conventional, is spooled with 30-pound test, the drag setting should be
offshore several species of grouper can be found on wrecks and artificial reefs.
approximately 7.5 to 8 pounds. This will allow for enough resistance to tire your quarry while also preventing a broken line. additionally, keep in mind as spool diameter decreases due to a large amount of line in the water, drag will increase significantly so you may need to back off on the drag during prolonged battles with large gamefish. m l To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/marcoisland.
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He swung the bow of the boat toward the mouth of the bay. two islands covered in a vibrant green canopy of trees blocked the waves of the Pacific and the view of endless blue, but I doubted the serene beauty was what had the man excited. Suddenly, the water exploded and the ridged mouth of a humpback whale shot into the air. to the right, the water opened again and a smaller, less wrinkled identical mouth broke the surface. I swiveled on the wood bench,
clutching the rail and stared in awe. e massive body seemed to hover half out of the water like it was suspended by invisible marionette strings before arching backwards and splashing into the calm water. White water rocketed up and sprayed the calf as he too sunk back into the bay. “And you thought they were myths.” My husband’s eyes twinkled the same color as the water around us. His smile created as many ridges around his eyes
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destination. He’d seen plenty of whales. His life on the outside of the boat was much different from mine inside. “Vámonos!” Herardo swung the panga away from the aquatic Cirque du Soleil and headed for open water. We sailed past red rock cliffs and seaside caves. It wasn’t long before the next show started. A school of spotted Pacific dolphin leapt across the bow and raced in our wake. eir white spots flashed in the sunlight as we sped to the wave. Patrick tossed his board into the water, vaulted over the side and paddled toward shore before Herardo had the anchor down, leaving just the guide and me to divvy up lunch. Herardo lifted the front hatch of the boat. e rusty hinges squeaked. He pulled a foil-wrapped dish from the ice and held it out to me. I removed the cover and peered inside. e black beans of the gallo pinto had turned the rice a grey color. Flakes of red pepper peeked out from between the grains I’d seen with every meal since we’d arrived in Costa Rica. “tu cocina?” I pointed at Herardo hoping I had the right tense but doubted it. He shook his head and held out another dish. “Mi esposa.”
With my broken Spanish and his little English I pieced together the menu his wife had cooked us. I opened the next dish to the sight of ceviche. “tu pesca?” His wide toothy smile needed no translation. I knew he’d caught the fish himself. e tang of limejuice lit up my mouth and punched through the soft delicate fish. the heat of the chilies burned my senses and awakened my hunger. is was spicier than the other versions I’d tasted along the coast. turning back to the hatch, he pulled out a coconut and machete. He swung the blade at the coconut, peeling the husk away, then tossed the coconut in the air, caught it and swung again. Hack, toss, twist, hack, toss, twist. He continued until the top of the coconut showed the white meat inside. I checked to see he still had all his fingers and smiled. He took the tip of the machete and pierced a hole in the meat of the coconut and handed it to me. I brought the coconut to my lips and drank. e cool water inside beat back the roasting sun and quenched my thirst. “Muy rica” I used the Costa Rican term to express how delicious it all was, but Herardo wasn’t listening. Instead he pointed at two sea turtles bobbing in the swell. I hung an arm over the side and trailed my fingers through the warm water. Maybe I’d never return to the galley. m l To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/ceviche.
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East Coast Bow Thrusters Phone: 443-831-4294 Travel charges waived. Flo Scan Phone: 206-524-6625 35% Off suggested list price on any diesel Flo Scan system. MarineMax Vacations Phone: 813-644-8071 5% Off charters for Marinalife members. Mariners Learning System Phone: 609-987-0555 25% Off Mariners Learning Systems. Maryland Nautical Phone: 410-752-4268 10% - 40% Off all online orders Matt Chem Marine Phone: 321-499-4636 15% Off total online store purchases. MetLife Defender Program Phone: 800-733-7663 15% Off membership fee. Must log in to Marinalife to receive member only link. Motel 6 Phone: 800-466-8356 Save 10% on rooms at Motel 6. (Pet Friendly Hotel) You must log in to access the promo code.
Red Roof Inn Phone: 800-733-7663 15% Off stay at all Red Roof locations. (Pet Friendly Hotel) You must log in to access the promo code. Reverso Pumps Phone: 954-522-0882 25% Off Retail List Price of the FP Module. Richardsons’ Maptech Phone: 888-839-5551 10% Off the list price of Maptech’s Embassy Guides and ChartKits. Sea Tow International Phone: 800-473-2869 Receive the Sea Tow Gold Membership (24/7 nationwide towing and other onwater assistance services) with the Cruising Club + Towing Membership. Sharper Edge Now Phone: 419-297-0760 10% Off online orders. SoCal Flashlights LLC. Phone: 661-902-8522 Free shipping on any flashlight from . 4 lumens-5000 lumens. Shop online, enter “marinalife” in coupon code.
Soundings Publications, LLC Phone: 800-244-8845 24-month subscription for discounted rate of $30.97. 12-month subscription for discounted rate of $15.97. Free 12-month gift subscription for new Marinalife members. Spade Anchor USA Phone: 321-409-5714 10% Off a new Space Anchor. The Moorings Phone: 727-437-5100 5% Discount on Moorings charters. The Yachting Gourmet Phone: 727-360-2665 15% Off orders of $25 or more. TNT Vacations (powered by FunJet) Phone: 800-282-0276 5% member discount. You must log in to access the promo code. Triton Marine Products, LLC Phone: 1-855-922-0225 15% Off all Triton Marine products. VPI Pet Insurance Phone: (877) 738-7874 Up to 5% off pet health coverage. You must log in to access the promo code. Waterway Guide Phone: 804-776-8999 20% Off all Waterway Guide products. 10% Off Skipper Bob Publications. Weather Routing Incorporated Phone: 518-798-1110 Free 15 day trial of SeaWeather Forecasting for marinas. One free WRI traditional forecasting service for boaters and 10% off additional forecasts. 10% off monthly rates of SeaWeather (online weather service). Free 15 day trial of Premium SeaWeather for boaters. Weems & Plath Inc./Conant Custom Brass Phone: 410-263-6700 10% Off all Weems & Plath merchandise. Wyndham Hotel Group Phone: 973-753-6000 20% Off the “Best Available Rate” at participating Wyndham locations. You must log in to access the promo code.
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BAHAMAS ABACOS Orchid Bay Yacht Club and Marina Phone: 242-365-5175 10% Off transient dockage. Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina Phone: 242-365-4247 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off room rates when staying at the marina. Man-O-War Marina Phone: 242-365-6008 10% Off transient dockage. Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour Phone: 242-367-2158 $50.00 Off room rack rate. Marsh Harbour Marina Phone: 242-367-2700 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort Phone: 242-365-8250 10% Off transient dockage (excludes utilities). 10% Off hotel.
BERRY ISLANDS Chub Cay Club Marina Phone: 954-634-7496 25% 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 & Marina Phone: 242-342-7050 15% Off rooms.
ELEUTHERA Valentine's Resort and Marina Phone: 242-333-2142 10% Off transient dockage.
EXUMA Farmer's Cay Yacht Club & Marina Phone: 242-355-4017 10% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates. 10% Off restaurant.
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Staniel Cay Divers, Ltd. Phone: 242-225-9668 10% Off dive trips. Staniel Cay Yacht Club Phone: 242-355-2024 10% Off transient dockage from 8/1- 12/27/14. 10% Off hotel accommodations from 8/1- 12/15/14. Holiday weekends excluded.
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
SOUTH BIMINI
HONDURAS
Bimini Sands Resort & Marina Phone: 242-347-3500 10% Off transient dockage with a minimum of 7 days.
Fantasy Island Marina Phone: 504-985-6382 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with purchase of 50 gallons or more. 20% Off all resort services, including dive shop, bar & restaurant.
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Beach Gardens Resort & Marina Phone: 604-485-6267 10% Off fuel. Canoe Cove Marina & Boatyard Phone: 250-656-5566 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off travelift haul out to new customers. Cowichan Bay Fishermen's Wharf Association Phone: 250-746-5911 10% Off transient dockage. Maple Bay Marina Phone: 250-746-8482 $0.03 Off per litre of gas & diesel (500 litres min). Pelican Bay Marina Ltd. Phone: 604-729-1442 10% Off transient dockage.
Old Bahama Bay Phone: 242-350-6500 10% Off transient dockage.
Sunshine Coast Resort & Marina Phone: 604-883-9177 15% Off transient dockage.
LONG ISLAND
Union Steamship Marine Resort Phone: 604-947-0707 15% Off transient dockage Mon-Thurs.
Stella Maris Marina Phone: 242-338-2055 15% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 15% Off service & maintenance.
ONTARIO
NASSAU/ PARADISE ISLAND
Brig Inflatables Phone: 800-489-2210 10% Off all orders from corporate office or free shipping.
Hurricane Hole Marina Phone: 242-363-3600 ext. 1 50% Off water park passes to Atlantis when staying at marina.
Island Yacht Club Phone: 416-203-2582 Ext223 Stay 4 nights, get the 5th night free.
NORTH BIMINI
QUEBEC
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina Phone: 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 slip rental up to 60 foot vessel Oct-March 10% Off room rates. Free Resort Dive Course in the Pool with a PADI Dive instructor.
Marina de Trois Rivieres Phone: 819-374-5862 Stay 3 nights and get 4th FREE.
Bimini Under Sea Phone: 800-348-4644 15% Off all tours. 20% Off rentals.
SAN SALVADOR Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina Phone: 242-331-2631 10% Off dockage from 9/1- 3/1. 20% Off room rate based on availability.
JAMAICA Errol Flynn Marina Phone: 876-715-6044 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off long term storage.
MEXICO BAJA CALIFORNIA Hotel Coral and Marina Phone: 1 (866) 302-0066 Complimentary 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 Marino Phone: 52-322-221-1800 5% Off fuel dock service. 10% Off on daily work yard rates.
QUINTANA ROO Marina El Cid Cancun Phone: 52-998-871-0184 20% Off dockage. Marina Hacienda Del Mar Phone: 866-556-4747 15% Off dockage from 12/15- 5/31. 40% Off dockage from 6/1- 12/14. Marina Puerto Aventuras Phone: 529-873-5108 10-15% Off dockage. Not available during high season 3/1-6/15.
SINALOA Marina El Cid Mazatlan Phone: 52-669-916-3468 15% Off regular dockage rates.
NICARAGUA CHINANDEGA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LA ROMANA Marina Casa de Campo Phone: 809-523-2111/2112 15% Off dockage 15-29 days; 30% Off 1-6 months. Additional 25% off from May 1st to November 30th.
PUERTO PLATA Ocean World Marina Phone: 809-970-3373 Stay 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.
Marina Puesta del Sol Phone: 505-8880-0019/ 13 Stay more than 3 months and receive 25% off your next months dockage (36' min).
PUERTO RICO Marina Pescaderia Phone: 787-717-3638 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. San Juan Bay Marina Phone: 787-721-8062 10% Off transient dockage.
ST MAARTEN Simpson Bay Marina Phone: 011-599-544-2309 10% Off dockage. *
TURKS AND CAICOS PROVIDENCIALES Turtle Cove Marina Phone: 649-941-3781 10% Off dockage.
US VIRGIN ISLANDS ST. CROIX Green Cay Marina Phone: 340-718-1453 Stay for 3 and pay for 2. Stay for 7 and pay for 5. Does not apply to storm season and discounts may not be combined. Free Rental Car for 1 day with 3-day slip.
ST. THOMAS BVI Yacht Charters Phone: 1-284-494-4289 10% Off charters.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALABAMA Fairhope Eastern Shore Marine Inc* Phone: 251-928-1283 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (min 100 gallons).
Gulf Shores Homeport Marina* Phone: 251-968-4528 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Guntersville Alred Marina* Phone: 256-582-4400 2-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: 251-471-4517 Free pumpout with fuel purchase. Free courtesy vehicle when docking overnight. Grand Mariner Marina Phone: 251-443-6300 10% Off weekly dockage (7 night min).
Orange Beach Orange Beach Marina* Phone: 251-981-4207 10% Off transient dockage. 25% discount on clothing. The Wharf Marina* Phone: 251-224-1900 $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel.
Pickensville Pirates Marina Cove Phone: 205-373-6701 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
ARKANSAS Clarksville Spadra Waterfront Marina Phone: 479-754-5021 10% Off transient dockage.
Gamaliel 101 Boat Dock Phone: 870-467-5252 10% Off transient dockage.
CALIFORNIA Balboa Island Island Marine Fuel* Phone: 949-673-1103 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off oil changes.
Bethel Island Emerald Point Marina Phone: 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 Boats Phone: 951-371-8996 10% Off parts and service.
Emeryville Emery Cove Yacht Harbor Phone: 510-428-0505 20% Off transient dockage. Emeryville Marina Phone: 510-654-3716 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters.
Encinitas C2C Yachts Phone: 619-972-8695 1 hour of free consulting. 5% Off parts and supplies. 5% Off rate for route planning.
Fort Bragg Dolphin Isle Marina Phone: 707-964-4113 10% Off dockage.
Newport Beach Newport Boats Phone: 949-646-8888 10% Off parts and service.
Oxnard Bahia Marina Phone: 805-985-6400 10% Off transient dockage. Peninsula Yacht Marina Phone: 805-985-6400 10% Off transient dockage.
Sacramento Alamar Marina & Restaurant Phone: 916-922-0200 ext:5 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off check (excluding alcohol) in restaurant.
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San Diego Bay Club Hotel & Marina Phone: 619-222-0314 10% Off transient dockage.
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina Phone: 619-221-4858 15% Off dockage. Reservations must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Sun Harbor Marina Phone: 619-222-1167 10% Off transient dockage.
San Marcos SD Model Makers Phone: 760-525-4341 10% Off custom model.
Deep River Brewer Deep River Marina* Phone: 860-526-5560 Visitors 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: 860-767-0001 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
San Pedro Holiday Harbor - Cabrillo Marina Phone: 310-833-4468 10% Off transient dockage.
Stockton 5 Star Marina Phone: 209-466-2200 25% Off daily transient rate.
Tahoe City
Brewer Dauntless Shipyard & Marina* Phone: 860-767-0001 Visitors 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
A&M Marine Phone: 530-581-2516 10% Off parts.
Delamar Greenwich Harbor Phone: 203-661-9800 Up to 3 nights free electric. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Whiskeytown
Mystic
Oak Bottom Marina Phone: 530-359-2671 10% Off transient dockage.
Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic* Phone: 860-536-2293 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Wilmington Holiday Harbor - Wilmington Phone: 310-835-3952 10% Off transient dockage.
COLORADO Dillon Dillon Marina* Phone: 970-468-5100 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off boat rentals. 10% Off any one item in the marina store.
CONNECTICUT Branford Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina* Phone: 203-488-8329 Visitors 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 Bruce and Johnson's Marina West* Phone: 203-488-8329 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Bridgeport Cedar Marina Inc. Phone: 203-335-6262 10% Off transient dockage.
Chester Chrisholm Marina* Phone: 860-526-5147 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
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Mystic River Marina Phone: 860-536-3123 $0.04 Off per gallon of fuel (min. 250 gallons). Other fuel volume discounts available.
Norwest Marine Phone: 203-853-2822 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off service parts and labor.
Norwich American Wharf Marina* Phone: 860-886-6363 15% Off all dockage fees not including electric. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel valid anyday of 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.
New London Burr's Marina Phone: 860-443-8457 10% Off transient dockage $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Crocker's Boatyard Inc. Phone: 860-443-6304 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Thamesport Marina Phone: 860-442-1151 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Noank Shipyard Inc. Phone: 860-536-9651 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Noank Village Boat Yard Phone: 860-536-1770 10% Off transient dockage.
Norwalk Norwalk Cove Marina, Inc* Phone: 203-838-2326 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with cash payment & volume discounts over 500 gallons.
Harry's Marine Repair Phone: 860-399-6165 10% Off transient dockage.
Woodstock World Maritime Exchange Yacht Brokerage Phone: 860-928-7620 Free market analysis of your boat.
DELAWARE
Between the Bridges Marina Resort Phone: 860-388-1431 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Bear
Brewer Ferry Point Marina Phone: 860-388-3260 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts 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: 203-866-5555 10% Off transient dockage. 10% off dockage 10% Off in Ship's Store on select items. Proof of Marinalife Membership at checkout. 10% Off shorthaul and powerwash.
BoatTest.com Phone: 203-323-9900 One 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 Marina Phone: 203-359-4500 Visitors 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 Marina Phone: 203-324-0048 15% Off transient dockage.
Stratford Noank
Brewer Pilots Point Marina* Phone: 860-399-7906 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Old Saybrook
Stamford Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea Phone: 860-572-5391 $5.00 Off membership fee.
Westbrook
Boardwalk Marina in Stratford Phone: 203-378-9300 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts. Brewer Stratford Marina* Phone: 203-377-4477 Visitors 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 Marina Phone: 203-933-3000 15% Off transient dockage.
Summit North Marina Phone: 302-836-1800 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel with a 100 gallon min.
Delaware City Delaware City Marina Phone: 302-834-4172 10% Off transient dockage.
Smyrna Carlisle's Marine Inc. Phone: 302-737-0100 10% Off non-sale items parts/accessories.
FLORIDA Arcadia Desoto Marina Phone: 941-627-3474 20% Off transient dockage.
Aventura Aquamarina Hi-Lift* Phone: 305-931-2550 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Turnberry Isle Marina Yacht Club Phone: 305-933-6934 ext. 2 10% Off transient dockage.
Bradenton Bradenton Boat Club Phone: 941-795-3625 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties. Tarpon Pointe Marina Phone: 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. Transient guests stay 2 nights or more get a $20 gift certificate (holidays & special events excluded).
Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach Marina Phone: 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 * 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
REDISCOVER
THE BEST DAY OF A BOAT OWNER’S LIFE IS ANY DAY AT TREASURE CAY Our well protected 150-slip full service marina is one of the largest and most inviting throughout the Bahamas.
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Lowest Priced Fuel & Water On Abaco
Marina & Fax: 242-365-8250 24 Hr Cell: 242-577-0373 Resort: 800-327-1584 Cliff Bootle or 242-359-7510 Marina & Fuel Manager www.treasurecay.com
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Cape Coral
Destin
Tarpon Point Marina Phone: 239-549-4900 10% discount for the first night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
James Bell Yacht Service Phone: 850-259-4973 10% Off maintenance service.
Duck Key Captiva Island South Seas Island Resort & Marina Phone: 239-472-5111 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Tween Waters Inn & Marina Phone: 239-472-5161 ext 3 10% Off transient dockage. Excludes holiday weekends.
Carrabelle C-Quarters Marina Phone: 850-697-8400 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Free pumpout. The Moorings at Carrabelle Phone: 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 & Resort Phone: 863-983-3151 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.
Cocoa Cocoa Village Marina Phone: 321-632-5445 10% Off transient dockage.
Hawks Cay Resort & Marina Phone: 305-743-9000 ext.2 10% 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: 941-475-6882 20% 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- 277-4615 20% Off transient dockage. Fernandina Harbor Marina Phone: 904-310-3300 2.5% Off on fuel purchases of 100 gallons or more.
Fort Lauderdale Apex Marine Phone: 954-759-7212 10% Off any work performed. Bahia Mar Beach Resort Yachting Center Phone: 954-627-6309 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Banyan Bay Marina Phone: 954-893-0004 25% Off transient dockage.
Coral Springs First Mate, Inc Phone: 954-475-2750 10% Off complete systems. 10% Off labor.
Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. Phone: 954-684-0218 Discounts available, details subject to individual deal.
Dania Beach Marine Maintenance, Inc. Phone: 954-525-6236 15% Off mechanical/ electrical repairs. 10% Off yacht deliveries.
Global Satellite Phone: 954-462-1245 10% Off Iridium and Inmarsat satellite rental fees. 5% Off listed retail price for hardware orders.
Thunderboat Marine Service Center Phone: 954-924-9444 1 month free dry storage with annual contract agreement.
GMPCS Satellite Communications Phone: 954-973-3100 $100.00 Off all new mobile satellite product purchases with activation.
Daytona Beach Adventure Yacht Harbor Phone: 386-756-2180 25% Off transient dockage.
Hall of Fame Marina Phone: 954-764-3975 10% Off transient dockage for vessels up to 60' feet from 6/1-9/30. Mention Marinalife Membership to receive discount.
Deerfield Beach Pennell's Marine, Inc. Phone: 954-426-2628 10% Off dockage.
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Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport- North Phone: 954-765-7670 15% Off regular rates.
Delray Harbor Club Marina Phone: 561-276-0376 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Marina Phone: 954-525-6666 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Island Party Spots, LLC Phone: 888.823.4923 10% Off total, excluding tax.
KB Yachts of Florida, Inc. Phone: 954-646-9661 10% Off all services.
Marina Bay Marina Resort Phone: 954-791-7600 10% Off transient dockage. Marine Professionals, Inc. Phone: 954-763-4161 5% Off all services. Navesink Yacht Management Detailing and Charters Phone: 954-462-4583 20% Off management services. Reverso Pumps Phone: 954-522-0882 20% Off retail list price of Marine Fuel Polishing Systems.
Fort Myers Yacht Basin* Phone: 239-321-7080 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Gulf Harbour Marina Phone: 239-437-0881 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Watermakers, Inc. Phone: 954-467-8920 Complimentary Pre-Cruise watermaker tune-up. 15% Off on all pre-filters.
Fort Myers Barclay's Real Estate Group Phone: 239-560-9139 $550.00+ Off your next real estate transaction. Fort Myers Boat Club* Phone: 239-454-2628 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Adventure Marine & Boat Yard, LLC Phone: 850-581-2628 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off service labor.
Green Cove Springs Legacy Harbour Marina Phone: 239-461-0775 20% Off daily transient rate. Prosperity Pointe Marina Phone: 239-995-2155 20% Off dockage.
Fort Myers Beach Sky Limo Air Charter Phone: 954-776-9004 5% Off total charter without taxes.
Fort Walton Beach
Moss Marina Phone: 239-765-6677 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with overnight dockage. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Phone: 855-881-9428 10% Off dockage. 10% Off room rates (some restrictions may apply).
Fort Pierce Fort Pierce City Marina Phone: 772-464-1245 20% 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.
Reynolds Park Yacht Center Phone: 904-284-4667 10% Off daily dockage. 5% Off monthly dockage rate.
Hobe Sound Loblolly Bay Phone: 772-546-3136 10% Off transient dockage.
Hutchinson Island Harbour Isle Marina Phone: 772-461-9049 $1.00/ft/night plus electric.
Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Inn Harbourside Marina Phone: 727-517-3652 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. For marina guests only.
Islamorada Casa Morada Hotel Phone: 305-664-0044 15% Off standard dockage rate with hotel 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.
Jacksonville Epping Forest Yacht Club Phone: 904-739-7150 10% Off transient dockage. Mandarin Holiday Marina Phone: 904-268-1036 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Morningstar Marinas at Mayport Phone: 904-246-8929 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off ship store. Palm Cove Marina Phone: 904-223-4757 $0.10 Off transient dockage. The Marina at Ortega Landing Phone: 904-387-5538 20% Off transient dockage (daily & weekly rates). Stay a total of 7 nights in a 30 day period and receive weekly dockage rate.
Jacksonville Beach Beach Marine* Phone: 904-249-8200 ext.0 15% Off transient dockage.
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Jupiter
Lighthouse Point
Admirals Cove Marina Phone: 561-745-5961 Transient guests receive $0.20 off per gallon of fuel.
Lighthouse Point Yacht And Racquet Club Phone: 954-942-6688 10% Off dockage. 10% Off food/beverage in restaurant & clubhouse.
Sportport Docking System, Inc. Phone: 561-747-0511 10% Off service and maintenance. The Bluffs Marina Phone: 561-627-6688 20% Off transient dockage. Boats 50 ft or longer- Free 5 days excluding electric *Subject to availability.
Key Largo Gilbert's Resort Phone: 305-451-1133 10% Off overnight dockage. TIRELESS Charters Phone: 215-499-8288 5% Off customary cruise pricing.
Key West Conch Harbor Marina* Phone: 305-294-2933 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Key West Bait & Tackle Phone: 305-292-1961 10% Off sunglasses including Costa, Calcutta and Flying Fisherman. Key West Bight Marina Phone: 305-809-3984 $0.05 Off per gallon of gas or diesel. Key West City Marina at Garrison Bight Phone: 305-809-3981 20% Off summer dockage rates (valid 6/1-10/1). Key West Harbour Phone: 305-292-3121 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage. Scarlet Rose Charters Phone: 305-304-3992 10% Off fishing charters and boat trips. Stock Island Marina Village Phone: 305-294-2288 10% Off transient dockage booked through Marinalife.
LaBelle LaBelle City Docks Phone: 863-673-1191 Free dockage up to 3 days (30AMP and water included).
Little Torch Key Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Phone: 305-872-2524 25% discount for Harborview dock only.
Longboat Key Longboat Key Club Moorings* Phone: 941-383-8383 Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free.
Madeira Beach Madeira Beach Municipal Marina Phone: 727-399-2631 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Snug Harbor Marine, Inc. Phone: 727-398-7470 10% Off anti-fouling bottom job.
Marathon Banana Bay Resort & Marina Phone: 305-743-0176 20% Off transient dockage. 20% Off regular room rate Sun.-Thurs. Marathon Marina, Boatyard & RV Resort Phone: 305-743-6575 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel for overnight guests. $0.05 Off Octane, Ethanol free fuel.
Marco Island Esplanade Marina Phone: 239-394-6333 10% Off transient dockage & get the Rewards Card for discounts at select restaurants/retailers. Marina at Factory Bay Phone: 239-389-2929 10% Off transient dockage. Rose Marina Phone: 239-394-2502 ext. 1 20% 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 haul out or trailer unload.
Merritt Island Lake Park Lake Park Harbor Marina Phone: 561-881-3353 $0.10 Off per gallon (250+gal), $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel (100+gal).
Lake Worth Security Self Storage Phone: 561-207-8395 10% Off any size unit rental for duration of stay, plus member receives any promotion offered at the time of the rental.
Harbortown Marina & Boatyard Phone: 321-453-0160 $0.25 Off per foot of guest dockage. Free pumpout with fuel purchase.
Mexico Beach Mexico Beach Marina Phone: 850-648-8900 10% Off transient dockage.
Miami 5th Street Marina Phone: 305-324-2040 3% Off transient dockage.
Lantana Super Grafix Phone: 561-585-1519 15% Off boat lettering. Free one color hailport.
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Bassas Cargo Phone: 305-324-8382 5% Off transient dockage.
Grove Harbour Marina Phone: 305-854-6444 ext2 25% Off daily transient rate. Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center Phone: 305-377-3625 5% Off transient dockage. 3% Off gas & diesel.
Miami Beach Miami Beach Marina* Phone: 305-673-6000 $0.25 Off per foot Mon.-Thurs. Black out dates apply (including Miami Boat Show, holidays, and major events). Sunset Harbour Yacht Club Phone: 305-398-6800 20% 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: 850-267-7773 10% Off fuel.
Naples Naples Boat Club Phone: 239-263-2774 Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free (only during summer months). $0.15 Off per gallon of fuel (call fuel dock directly at 239-263-4525) The Marina at Naples Bay Resort Phone: 239-530-5134 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
New Smyrna Beach Night Swan Intracoastal Bed & Breakfast Phone: 386-423-4940 20% Off transient dockage.
Niceville Bluewater Bay Marina* Phone: 850-897-2821 20% Off transient dockage.
North Fort Myers Marinatown Yacht Harbour Phone: 239-997-7711 10% Off transient dockage. One month free on annual contract.
Old Port Cove Marina Phone: 561-626-1760 25% Off transient dockage. Annual lessee's receive one month free dockage + a $500 Coupon Book. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Orange Park Fleming Island Marina Phone: 904-269-0027 15% Off transient dockage.
Palm Bay Pelican Harbor Phone: 321-956-0960 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off dockside services.
Palm Coast Palm Coast Marina* Phone: 386-446-6370 Half Off 2nd night dockage with min. purchase of 100 gallons of fuel. $0.10 Off per gallon (if boat stays the night or over a 300 gallon fill up), $0.05 Off per gallon (over 100 gallons)
Palm Harbor Speckled Trout Marina Phone: 727-787-8961 Pay 11 months in advance and get 12th month free.
Palmetto Regatta Pointe Marina* Phone: 941-729-6021 1 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 Marina Phone: 941-981-5330 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Panama City Beach Bay Point Marina Phone: 850-235-6911 25% Off transient dockage. Treasure Island Marina* Phone: 850-234-6533 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon (200 gallon minimum). 15% Off ships store purchases.
Pensacola North Miami Dockside Corporate Services, Inc. Phone: 305-733-4901 25% 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: 305-892-2628 10% Off parts and service on Volvo Engines.
North Palm Beach North Palm Beach Marina Phone: 561-626-4919 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Holiday Harbor Marina* Phone: 850-492-0555 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor* Phone: 850-432-9620 10% Off transient dockage. Pelicans Perch Marina & Boatyard Phone: 850-453-3471 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Pineland Pineland Marina* Phone: 239-283-3593 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
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Placida
Punta Gorda
Palm Island Marina* Phone: 941-697-4356 22% Off transient dockage. Free ice with fuel purchase.
Burnt Store Marina & Club Phone: 941-637-0083 15% Off transient dockage.
Pompano Beach Aquamarina Hidden Harbour Phone: 954-633-4203 20% Off transient dockage. Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina Phone: 954-942-9100 ext.2 20% Off transient dockage. 20% Off hotel rates.
Ponce Inlet Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant* Phone: 386-767-3266 10% off dockage $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (bulk discounts available).
Conch House Marina Resort* Phone: 904-824-4347 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Fishermen's Village Marina* Phone: 941-639-8721 15% Off transient dockage. 5% Off total fuel cost.
Ramada Waterfront Sarasota Phone: 941-358-1000 10% Off transient dockage.
Pier 88 Diving Co Phone: 904-540-1972 10% Off annual service contract. 10% Off new customer cleanings.
Laishley Park Municipal Marina Phone: 941-575-0142 15% Off transient dockage.
Yacht Center Phone: 941-365-1770 5% Off full bottom paint job.
Rivers Edge Marina Phone: 904-827-0520 25% Off dockage.
Riveria Beach
Sebastian
St. Petersburg
Smart Marine Solutions Phone: 561-504-1505 10% Off indoor storage.
Captain Hiram's Resort Phone: 772-589-4345 ext.520 10% Off transient dockage.
Riviera Beach
Shalimar
Harborage Marina At Bayboro Phone: 727-821-6347 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
New Port Cove Marine Center Phone: 561-844-2504 25% Off dockage.
Shalimar Yacht Basin and Marina* Phone: 850-651-0510 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel. Free pump-outs.
Port Canaveral
Ruskin
Cape Marina* Phone: 321-783-8410 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Not to be combined with other fuel discounts. (Volume discounts available)
Shell Point Marina Phone: 813-645-1313 10% Off transient dockage.
Sanford Boat Tree Marina Phone: 407-322-1610 $10.00 Off transient dockage.
Port St. Joe Port St. Joe Marina Phone: 850-227-9393 25% Off transient dockage.
Marina Jack Phone: 941-955-9488 10% Off transient dockage when booked through Marinalife. (Holidays & special events excluded)
Sarasota Hidden Harbor Marina Phone: 941-927-4800 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
St. Petersburg Marina* Phone: 727-893-7329 3% Off fuel price. Free pump out with Marinalife Membership.
St. Augustine Anchorage Inn & Marina Phone: 904-829-9041 10% Off transient dockage. Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, Inc* Phone: 904-829-5676 10% Off transient dockage (daily only, does not apply to weekly or monthly dockage). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
The Vinoy速 Renaissance Resort & Golf Club Phone: 727-824-8022 25% Off transient dockage (certain dates are excluded). 3% Off fuel at nearby St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. Phone: 727-893-7329 10% Off Restaurants & Resort Shop. 10% Off Spa.
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Stuart
Suwannee
Apex Marine Phone: 772-692-7577 10% Off dockage. 5% discount off repair bill.
Miller's Marina of Suwannee Phone: 352-542-7349 10% Off all dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of 100 gallons or more.
Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina* Phone: 772-225-3700 20% Off hotel rooms. Monterey Inn & Marina Phone: 772-283-3500 Free 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 Center Phone: 772-287-4131 25% 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 Marina Phone: 772-220-2185 20% Off transient dockage from 5/1-9/30. 10% Off transient dockage from 10/1-3/31.
Tarpon Springs Anclote Harbors Marina Phone: 727-934-7616 15% Off transient dockage.
with credit card- $0.10 with cash. 1000 gal discount: $0.10 Off with credit card- $0.15 with cash.
Hyatt Regency Savannah Phone: 912-238-1234 10% Off transient dockage.
Vero Beach
Sail Harbor Marina & Boatyard Phone: 912-897-2896 10% Off boatyard labor.
Vero Beach City Marina* Phone: 772-231-2819 $0.05 Off 100 gallons or more. $0.10 Off 200 gallons or more.
GEORGIA Appling
Tarpon Landing Marina Phone: 727-937-1100 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Tavernier Boatman's Mangrove Marina Phone: 305-852-8380 25% Off transient dockage.
Tierra Verde Tierra Verde Resort Marina Phone: 727-421-7711 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Trade Winds Marina* Phone: 888-884-0616 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Flowery Branch Aqua-land Marina* Phone: 770-967-6811 ext:1 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
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 & Spa Phone: 912-201-2021 20% Off dockage fees (excluding holiday weekends & special events). Proof of membership required. Thunderbolt Marine Phone: 912-356-3875 $0.15 Off per foot on dockage.
St. Simons Island Jekyll Island
John's Pass Marina* Phone: 727-367-3835 $0.07 Off per gallon of fuel.
Jekyll Harbor Marina Phone: 912-635-3137 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Morningstar Marinas/Golden Isles Phone: 912-634-1128 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off Ship Store purchases.
Venice
Savannah
ILLINOIS
Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern Phone: 941-484-7661 ext 2 $0.25 Off per foot discount for Marinalife members. 100 gal. fuel discount: $0.07 Off
Bull River Marina Phone: 912-897-7300 20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off fuel price (100 gallon min).
Alton
Treasure Island
The Alton Marina Phone: 618-462-9860 $200 discount for new lease holders. 20% Off dockage.
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Chicago Skyway Yacht Works, LLC Phone: 773-734-7777 Winter storage for $1300, includes 6 months of storage, 2 engine winterizations, jack stands, blocking, power wash the bottom, haul out & launch.
East Peoria Basta Mangiare Eastport Phone: 309-699-8792 10% Off food. Hampton Inn, East Peoria Phone: 309-694-0711 $10.00 Off regular room rate (discount does not apply during blackout dates or special events).
Jim's Marine Service Phone: 309-673-1433 10% Off catalog sales. 10% Off any winter service work, Jan.- March. Peoria Boat Club Phone: 309-676-9485 10% Off transient dockage. Free ice for transient guests. Retro Tap Phone: 309-677-6766 10% Off food only. Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe Phone: 309-676-9668 Buy 1 full price entree, get the 2nd 50% off.
Cadiz
South Freeport
Prizer Point Marina Phone: 270-522-3762 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off dockage. 5% Off labor on repairs.
Brewer South Freeport Marine* Phone: 207-865-3181 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Gilbertsville Kentucky Dam Marina Phone: 270-362-8386 20% Off store merchandise.
Grand Rivers Green Turtle Bay Houseboat Rentals* Phone: 270-362-0121 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Jamestown Stoney Creek Inn-East Peoria Phone: 309-694-1300 10% Off rack room rate. The Galley Restaurant & Pub Phone: 309-694-6530 10% Off food only.
Fox Lake Ben Watts Marina Inc* Phone: 847-587-0211 10% Off transient dockage.
Havana Tall Timbers Marina Phone: 309-241-7957 10% Off dockage.
Hennepin Ray's Place Phone: 815-925-7111 10% Off dinner.
Henry Henry Harbor Landings Phone: 309-364-2181 10% Off food.
Lacon Lacon American Legion Phone: 309-246-3077 5% Off menu items.
McHenry RaveWaves Professional Washing & Detailing Phone: 888-575-5556 15% Off boat washing & detailing services.
Norris
Peoria Heights Illinois Valley Yacht Club Phone: 309-682-5419 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Local boaters not eligible for fuel discount.
Jamestown Resort & Marina* Phone: 270-343-5253 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Morehead National Marine Sales Phone: 309-688-5513 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Cave Run Marina, Inc Phone: 606-784-9666 15% Off transient dockage.
Seneca
LOUISIANA
Hiddencove Marina of the Seneca Yacht Club Phone: 815-357-6869 10% Off dockage. 10% Off food only on the Katie Hooper.
Delcambre
Waukegan Larsen Marine Service Phone: 847-336-5456 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
North Pier Marina Phone: 800-884-6120 Ext. 1 $5.00 per night discount for the first 10 nights of their stay.
New Orleans Seabrook Marine* Phone: 504-283-6001 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Wilmington
MAINE
Harborside Marina* Phone: 815-476-4400 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Boothbay Harbor
INDIANA
Carousel Marina* Phone: 207-633-2922 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Hamilton
Camden
Clark's Landing Marina* Phone: 260-488-2169 10% Off dockage.
Wayfarer Marine Corporation Phone: 207-236-4378 20% Off on dockage for the months of June & Sept.
Michigan City Bridges Waterfront Cafe Phone: 219-878-0227 15% Off food only.
Harpswell Dolphin Marina & Restaurant* Phone: 207-833-5343 15% Off dockage and moorings.
Joe's Place Phone: 309-647-9229 10% Off food only.
KANSAS Saint Marys
Holden
Ottawa
Andax Industries LLC Phone: 785-437-0604 12.5% Off a carton of Marine Pacs.
Port Harbor Marine Bucksport Marina Phone: 207-469-5902 10% Off dockage.
Starved Rock Marina Phone: 815-433-4218 ext 0 20% Off transient dockage. Weeta's Boutique Phone: 815-434-1587 10% Off any full priced purchase.
Peoria Cafe 401 Phone: 309-673-2233 10% Off food only. Hotel Pere Marquette Phone: 309-637-6555 10% Off weekly rack rate or off weekend rate (Fri., Sat., Sun. only).
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KENTUCKY Albany Grider Hill Marina & Resort Phone: 1-866-387-5501 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Benton Big Bear Resort and Marina* Phone: 270-354-6414 10% Off transient dockage.
Kennebunkport Chicks Marina Phone: 207-967-2782 5% Off fuel (100 gallons min). Yachtsman Lodge & Marina Phone: 207-967-2511 10% Off transient dockage.
Rockland Journey's End Marina Phone: 207-594-4444 $0.10 Off per gallon (min. 500 gals). $0.20 Off per gallon (min.1000 gals).
Southwest Harbor Dysart's Great Harbor Marina Phone: 207-244-0117 5% 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 Club Phone: 207-633-5750 20% Off moorings.
MARYLAND Annapolis A & B Yachtsmen Inc. Phone: 410-263-9073 10% Off labor. Angler's Sport Center Phone: 410-757-3442 10% Off rods, lures, terminal tackle, and knives. Annapolis City Marina Phone: 410-268-0660 20% Off dockage (excluding holidays & boat shows). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Chesapeake Harbour Marina Phone: 410-268-1969 10% Off dockage. Chesapeake Underwater Sports Phone: 800-244-3095 10% Off equipment. Christopher Ford Yacht Canvas Inc Phone: 410-268-7180 10% Off all canvas orders. Eastport Yacht Center Phone: 410-280-9988 10% Off equipment fees associated with haul out. Mears Marina Annapolis Phone: 410-268-8282 10% Off transient dockage. Mill Creek Marina Phone: 410-263-9073 $50.00 Off yearly slip. Prana Studio Phone: 410-266-3401 20% Off 10 pass cards for yoga. South Annapolis Yacht Center Phone: 410-263-1643 25% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor & hauling. Uncle Bob's Fudge Kitchen Phone: 410-263-3032 20% Off store items.
Arnold Ferry Point Marina & Yachtyard Phone: 410-544-6368 10% Off transient dockage.
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Baltimore Anchorage Marina Phone: 410-522-7200 $0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage (excluding holiday, festival weekends & electric). Baltimore Boating Center Phone: 410-687-2000 2 for the price of 1 Paddleboard rentals
SMS Marine Surveyors & Technicians Phone: 410-978-2951 10% Off labor services. $2.00/ft Off on marine surveys. Tidewater Yacht Service at Port Covington Maritime Center Phone: 410-625-4992 10% Off items in the ship's store.
Cambridge Baltimore Marine Centers at HarborView Phone: 410-752-1122 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel at BMC Inner Harbor during transient visit at the marina.
Hyatt River Marsh Marina Phone: 410-901-6380 Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night free (Sun-Thurs, resort fee and electric still apply on the free night).
Chesapeake City Baltimore Marine Centers at Inner Harbor Phone: 410-837-5339 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina. Baltimore Marine Centers at Lighthouse Point Phone: 410-675-8888 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel during transient visit at the marina. Bin 604 Wine Sellers Phone: 410-576-0444 10% Off all wines, accessories, gifts, wine tasting events, and classes. Wine cannot be combined with standard case discount. Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point Phone: 410-558-0202 10% Off food including crabs. Excludes alcohol. Brassworks Phone: 410-327-7280 10% Off brass and copper polishing, lacquering, and repairs. 15% Off retail sales. Canton Self Storage Phone: 410-285-7666 10% Off standard rent rates. Essex Marina and Boat Sales Phone: 410-686-3435 10% Off dockage 20% Off Sealand VacuFlush complete system. Harbor East Marina Phone: 410-625-1700 10% Off transient dockage. Henderson's Wharf Marina & Inn Phone: 410-732-1049 10% Off transient dockage. Electric not included. Kali's Court Phone: 410-276-4700 5% Off entire menu. Langermann's Phone: 410-534-3287 15% discount on lunch, dinner & drinks. *Not valid with any other offers or for happy hour specials. Does not include breakfast, taxes or gratuity. Nick's Fish House Phone: 410-539-8895 $50.00 restaurant gift card with new slip contracts. 10% Off semi-annual and annual slips.
Inn At The Canal Phone: 410-885-5995 Stay 2 nights at the hotel get the 3rd for half price (Mon - Thurs only). 15% Off at the hotel (April - Dec. Sun. - Thurs. nights). 25% Off at the hotel for same day reservations. 10% Off most items at the antique store.
Chester Annapolis Boat Sales Phone: 410-604-6962 10% Off Yamaha Repower Labor. Piney Narrows Yacht Haven Phone: 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 Landing Phone: 410-778-5007 ext. 1 $1.75 Discounted rate for transient dockage. Valid 9/15 - 5/15. Sun-Thurs. Free Haul Out with bottom painting purchase. $500 credit to your seasonal contract when you bring a friend to stay at the marina for the season. Worton Creek Marina LLC Phone: 410-778-3282 10% Off transient dockage.
Crisfield Somers Cove Marina Phone: 410-968-0925 Stay 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 Marina Phone: 410-867-7686 50% Off transient dockage on the 2nd night stay & free pumpout.
Drayden Dennis Point Marina & Campground Phone: 301-994-2288 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Dundalk Anchor Bay East Marina & Yacht Sales Phone: 410-284-1044 25% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor.
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Edgewater Liberty Marina Phone: 410-266-5633 10% Off dockage (transient and contracts). Rhode River Marina, Inc. Phone: 410-798-1658 15% Off parts. 15% Off service. South River Boat Rentals Phone: 410-956-9729 10% Off charter rentals.
Egdewater Turkey Point Marina Phone: 410-798-1369 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Essex River Watch Marina & Restaurant Phone: 410-687-1422 $0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage. Sunset Harbor Marina Phone: 410-687-7290 10% Off Store Purchase. Weaver's Marine Service Phone: 410-686-4944 20% Off transient dockage.
Friendship Herrington Harbour South Phone: 410-741-5100 ext.120 25% off overnight dockage excluding Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
Galesville Hartge Chesapeake Charters Phone: 410-867-7240 10% Off undiscounted charters. Pirates Cove Marina Phone: 410-867-2300 10% Off transient dockage.
Georgetown Duffy Creek Marina Phone: 410-275-2141 50% 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 Marina Phone: 410-275-8171 10% Off transient dockage. Sassafras Harbor Marina Phone: 410-275-1144 10% Off transient dockage (proof of membership). 10% Off items at Marine store (except sale items). Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort Phone: 410-275-2122 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Grasonville Lippincott Marine Phone: 410-827-9300 15% Off transient dockage.
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The Jetty Restaurant Phone: 410-827-4959 15% Off lunch and dinner food check only. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Point Lookout Marina Phone: 301-872-5000 Stay 2 nights, get 3rd night free. 10% Off parts dept purchases.
Havre De Grace
Rock Hall
Tidewater (Havre de Grace) Marina Phone: 410-939-0950 10% Off dockage including electric fee.
Gratitude Marina Phone: 410-639-7011 10% Off transient dockage (excluding Holiday weekends).
Joppa
Haven Harbour Marina Phone: 410-778-6697 Volume discounts on gas and diesel over 50 & 100 gallons.
MarineMax Gunpowder Cove Marina Phone: 410-679-5454 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts & service labor.
Middle River Chesapeake Yachting Center Phone: 410-335-4900 20% Off transient dockage. Intercoastal Marine Phone: 410-335-0458 10% Off marine store purchase. (Not valid with sale or discount items) Porter's Seneca Marina Phone: 410-335-6563 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with min. of 100 gallon purchase. SS Canvas Phone: 410-344-1183 10% Off repairs & interiors.
Newburg Captain John's Crabhouse & Marina Phone: 301-259-2315 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off restaurant check (buffets & all you can eat items not included). Proof of Marinalife membership card required.
High Tide Inn Phone: 410-778-6697 25% off dockage at Haven Harbour Marina if you book same day room and slip. Lankford Bay Marina, Inc. Phone: 410-778-1414 20% Off dockage on third night stay. Excluding holidays. Osprey Point Marina Phone: 410-639-2194 10% Off transient dockage. Rock Hall Landing Marina Phone: 410-639-2224 Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night of transient dockage free. Valid Sun.-Thurs. Smilin Jakes Casual Apparel Phone: 410-639-7280 10% Off clothing & music.
Severna Park Magothy Marina Phone: 410-647-2356 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel every Wed.
North East
Solomons
Jackson Marine Yacht Basin Phone: 410-287-9400 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon.
Harbor Island Marina, Inc Phone: 410-326-3441 10% Off transient dockage.
McDaniel Yacht Basin, Inc Phone: 410-287-8121 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Ocean City Safe Harbor Sanitation Phone: 800-292-3894 5% Off services (including emergency service).
Oxford Brewer Oxford Boat Yard & Marina Phone: 410-226-5450 10% Off transient dockage. Excluding Holidays. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Pasadena Pleasure Cove Marina Phone: 410-437-6600 25% Off transient dockage (Mon-Thurs). 10% Off transient dockage (Fri-Sun). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Gonce Marine Phone: 443-242-6162 20% Off transient dockage.
Spencerville Voyager Marine Credit Phone: 877-222-0301 20% Off Coast Guard documentation.
St. Michaels Bob Pascal's St. Michaels Harbour Inn Phone: 410-745-9001 10% Off transient dockage. Not valid with other promotions, holidays or Sat., June- Sept. 10% off at the restaurant, excluding alcohol & holidays. Higgins Yacht Yard, Inc. Phone: 410-745-9303 10% Off transient dockage in high season. St. Michaels Marina, LLC Phone: 410-745-2400 10% Off ship's store accessories & apparel.
Stevensville Queen Anne Marina Phone: 410-643-2021 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Schuman's Cleaning Service Phone: 410-604-2801 10% Off full topside or whole boat wax detail. SpecialTees Phone: 410-643-8505 10% Off silk screening and embroidering, and on orders $100.00 or more.
Taylors Island Slaughter Creek Marina Phone: 410-221-0050 Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free. (Valid Mon-Thurs, electric not included). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (gas or diesel) with stay. Free pump out.
Solomons Harbor Marina Phone: 410-326-1052 10% Off dockage. Hotel discount of $99 per night.
Tilghman Island
Solomons Yachting Center Phone: 410-326-2401 $0.20 Off per foot for transient dockage.
Welcome
Spring Cove Marina Phone: 410-326-2161 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel with one night stay min. Zahniser's Yachting Center Phone: 410-326-2166 ext.4 15% Off transient dockage with prior reservations. Excluding Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Free Pump-Out with stay.
Sparrows Point G.E.I. Marine Contracting & Construction Phone: 410-477-6887 15% Off boat lift service.
Tilghman Island Marina Phone: 410-886-2500 10% Off recreational rentals.
Goose Bay Marina Phone: 301-934-3812 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel on Wed. only.
MASSACHUSETTS Boston Boston Water Boat Marina Phone: 617-523-1027 Stay 7 days, receive 1 free day of dockage. Boston Yacht Haven* Phone: 617-367-5050 10% Off dockage when booked through Marinalife. 10% Off room rates. Constitution Marina * Phone: 617-241-9640 15% Off transient dockage for first 2 nights. Not to be combined with other discounts.
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Up to 25% Off discounts with VIP card at local restaurants and suppliers.
Basin get 15% off breakfast and lunch at Brant Point Grill.
off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Cataumet
Newburyport
Salisbury
Kingman Yacht Center Phone: 508-563-7136 ext.110 Stay 2 nights at a slip or mooring and get the 3rd night free. Free night is any non-holiday weeknight. Adv. reservations required.
Hilton's Marina Phone: 978-462-3990 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Proof of membership required. Preferred guest program entitles slip guests to additional discounts. 15% Off food purchases at Michael's Harborside & Ten Center restaurant.
LT Marine Services, Inc. Marine Surveyors Phone: 603-512-6002 10% Off insurance appraisal.
Newburyport Boat Basin Phone: 978-465-9110 10% 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's Harborside & Ten Center restaurant.
Vineyard Haven
Parker's Boat Yard, Inc Phone: 508-563-9366 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off transient mooring. Wood Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast Phone: 508-564-6404 Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free (We are a short walk from Kingman Yacht Center & we provide transportation).
East Boston Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina* Phone: 617-561-1400 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.
Fall River Borden Light Marina Phone: 508-678-7547 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Transient boaters receive a Free Drink Card upon check-in.
Gloucester Pier 7/Enos Marine Phone: 978-281-1935 20% 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.
Newburyport Harbor Marina* Phone: 978-462-3990 10% 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's Harborside & Ten Center restaurant. Windward Yacht Yard Phone: 978-462-6500 10% 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's Harborside & Ten Center restaurant.
North Falmouth Brewer Fiddler's Cove Marina* Phone: 508-564-6327 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Hyannis Hyannis Marina Phone: 508-790-4000 ext.4 Free afternoon dockage with a fill-up at the fuel dock. Great for visiting town or dining at one of our restaurants.
North Quincy Marina Bay on Boston Harbor* Phone: 617-847-1800 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
North Weymouth Manchester Manchester Marine Phone: 978-526-7911 15% Off transient dockage for up to a 5-day stay.
Tern Harbor Marina Phone: 781-337-1964 Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free. Excluding: July 4th & Labor Day Weekends.
Marion
Oak Bluffs
Burr Bros. Boats, Inc. Phone: 508-748-0541 10% Off transient dockage. 15% Off moorings.
Oak Bluffs Marina Phone: 508-693-4355 10% Off dockage (must book through Marinalife).
Nantucket
Plymouth
Hills of Nantucket Phone: 508-228-1353 10% Off all gift items. Excluding prints & artwork.
Brewer Plymouth Marine* Phone: 508-746-4500 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Nantucket Boat Basin Phone: 508-325-1350 Get 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
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Salem Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina Phone: 978-740-9890 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%
New Buffalo Oselka Marina* Phone: 269-469-2600 ext 4 10% Off transient dockage.
Petoskey Petoskey City Marina* Phone: 231-347-6691 Summer 10% Off transient dockage.
Scituate Scituate Harbor Marina Phone: 781-545-2165 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Vineyard Haven Marina Phone: 508-693-0720 10% Off 200 gallons or more of fuel.
MICHIGAN Bay Harbor Bay Harbor Lake Marina Phone: 231-439-2544 10% Off transient dockage.
South Haven Woodland Harbor Marina Phone: 269-743-3624 10% Off dockage.
St. Clair Shores Harbor 9 Marina Phone: 586-776-5650 10% Off transient dockage. Jefferson Beach Marina Phone: 586-778-7600 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
St. Joseph Beaver Island Beaver Island Marina Phone: 231-448-2300 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Benton Harbor Pier 1000 Marina, LLC* Phone: 269-927-4471 10% Off retail items in ships store.
Cedarville Viking Boat Harbor Phone: 906-484-3303 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Chesterfield Jefferson North Phone: 586-725-1338 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off labor on any service or repairs for new customers.
East Tawas Jerry's Marina Phone: 989-362-8641 20% Off your first year of seasonal dockage.
Fair Haven Terry's Marina Phone: 586-709-9559 20% Off transient dockage.
Frankfort Jacobson Marina Resort, Inc.* Phone: 231-620-0474 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel w/purchase of 100 gallons or more.
Holland Spine Align, Inc. Phone: 616-392-4565 10% Off the purchase of a Yacht Mattress.
Macatawa Eldean Shipyard* Phone: 616-335-5843 10% Off transient dockage.
Monroe Riverfront Marina Phone: 734-242-0737 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Anchors Way Marina Phone: 269-982-0812 10% Off transient dockage.
Standish Eagle Bay Marina Phone: 989-846-6065 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
MINNESOTA Hastings King's Cove Marina Phone: 651-480-8900 10% Off transient dockage.
St. Paul Watergate Marina Phone: 651-695-3780 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
MISSISSIPPI Biloxi Biloxi Boardwalk Marina Phone: 228-432-2628 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Schooner Pier Complex Phone: 228-435-6320 10% Off transient dockage.
Columbus Columbus Marina Phone: 662-327-8450 10% Off transient dockage.
Iuka Aqua Yacht Harbor* Phone: 662-423-2222 ext:10 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
MISSOURI Lake Ozark MarineMax Lake Ozark Phone: 573-365-5382 5% Off per gallon of fuel.
Osage Beach Formula Boats of Missouri* Phone: 573-302-8000 10% Off provisions in Gas Dock (excludes fuel). Free pumpouts.
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Forked River
Tuckerton
Sioux Harbor Phone: 636-899-1634 20% Off transient dockage.
Marina at Southwinds* Phone: 609-693-6288 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off purchases at the ships store.
Sheltered Cove Marina Phone: 609-296-9400 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off marine supplies, excludes parts and electronics.
Silver Cloud Harbor Marina Phone: 609-693-2145 25% Off transient dockage.
Waretown
Saint Charles Port Charles Harbor* Phone: 636-250-2628 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 5% Off parts. 5% Off labor.
St. Charles John's Boat Harbor* Phone: 636-946-2073 20% Off transient dockage.
NEW HAMPSHIRE Freedom Ossipee Lake Marina* Phone: 603-539-8456 15% Off boat rentals. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. $200 towards a new boat purchase. 10% Off in-store purchase.
Portsmouth Harbour Place Marina Phone: 603-436-0915 10% Off dockage.
NEW JERSEY Atlantic City Golden Nugget Atlantic City Marina Phone: 609-441-8482 ext. 1 25% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs. Holidays excluded. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Kammerman's Atlantic City Marina Phone: 609-348-8418 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Atlantic Highlands Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina Phone: 732-291-1670 ext. 0 Stay 6 nights and get the 7th night free. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Bayville Good Luck Point Marina Phone: 732-269-3700 10% Off transient dockage. Ocean Gate Yacht Basin Phone: 732-269-2565 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Blackwood Mobile Marine Detailing Phone: 855-401-8200 10% Off all services.
Brielle Hoffman's Marina East Phone: 732-528-6200 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Hoffman's Marina West Phone: 732-528-6200 10% Off transient dockage.
Cape May Canyon Club Resort Marina Phone: 609-884-0199 10% Off transient dockage.
Fair Haven
The Marina at Tall Oaks Phone: 609-693-2145 25% Off transient dockage. Townsend's Marina Phone: 609-693-6100 20% Off transient dockage. Wilberts Marina Phone: 609-693-2145 25% Off transient dockage.
Jersey City Liberty Landing Marina* Phone: 201-985-8000 ext. 218 15% Off transient dockage.
Lake Hoptacong Bridge Marina* Phone: 973- 663-1976 10% Off dockage.
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Holiday Harbor Marina & Yacht Sales Phone: 609-693-7188 15% Off transient dockage.
Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club Phone: 201-319-5100 x3 20% Off transient dockage.
NEW YORK Babylon Babylon Marine Phone: 631-587-0333 15% Off transient dockage.
Marine Basin Marina Phone: 718-372-5700 25% Off transient dockage, except holidays.
City Island
Morgan Marina Phone: 732-727-2289 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel for transient guests.
City Island Yacht Sales Phone: 718-885-2300 15% Off transient dockage.
Pine Beach
Minneford Marina Phone: 718-885-2000 10% Off transient dockage
Bugher Marine Services Phone: 609-275-2600 10% off marine surveys, capt's services, boat delivery, training, repo & custody services.
Red Bank Navesink Yachts Management, Detailing & Charters Phone: 732-671-9358 20% Off management service. Sandy Hook Bay Marina Phone: 732-872-1511 Stay 3 nights get the 4th night free. Free complimentary cocktail per boater at Beacon on the Bay.
Cove Sail Marina Phone: 732-842-5319 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off emergency haul-out.
Glen Cove
Greenport
Brooklyn
Princeton Junction
Mako Marine Phone: 516-378-7331 20% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Brookhaven
Seaview Harbor Marina Phone: 609-823-2626 10% Off transient dockage.
Shore Point Marina & Yacht Sales, Inc* Phone: 732-244-2106 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Freeport
Brewer Yacht Yard at Glen Cove* Phone: 516-671-5563 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Longport
Parlin
Pines Marina Fire Island Phone: 631-597-9581 10% Off transient dockage.
Ess-Kay Yards Inc Phone: 315-676-2711 25% Off dockage. 10% Off in ship store. 10% Off haulouts.
Brewerton
Ocean Beach Marina* Phone: 732-793-7460 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel
Lavallette
Fair Point Marina Phone: 800-947-9480 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Fire Island Pines Weehawken
Beaver Dam Marina Phone: 631-286-7816 15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.
Sea Bright South Jersey Marina Phone: 609-884-2400 10% Off transient dockage booked through Marinalife at least 7 days prior to arrival.
Three Mile Harbor Marina & Boatyard Phone: 631-324-1320 20% Off dockage Mon.-Wed. 25% Off published rates at SEA-incorp.com.
Connelly Certified Marine Service, Inc. Phone: 845-339-3060 10% Off dockage.
Croton on Hudson Half Moon Bay Marina Phone: 914-271-5400 $1.00 Off per foot on transient dockage
Brewer Stirling Harbor Marina* Phone: 631-477-0828 Visitors 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 Greenport Phone: 631-477-9594 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock. Mitchell Park Marina Phone: 631-477-2200 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage Mon. - Thurs.
Hampton Bays Hampton Watercraft & Marine Phone: 631-728-8200 15% Off transient dockage.
Huntington Atlantic Marine Electrical Services, Inc Phone: 631-470-4085 10% Off labor rates. West Shore Marina Phone: 631-427-3444 ext 3 10% Off transient dockage.
East Hampton East Hampton Point Marina Phone: 631-324-8400 ext 28 10% Off transient dockage. Gardiner’s Marina Phone: 631-324-5666 ext 2 10% Off transient dockage. (Sun.-Thurs, 5/15- 10/15). Halsey’s Marina Phone: 631-324-5666 ext. 2 10% Off transient dockage. ( Sun.-Thurs, 5/15- 10/15).
Willis Marine Center, Inc. Phone: 631-421-3400 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Lake George Dunham’s Bay Sea Ray Phone: 518-656-9244 10% Off ship’s store.
Latham Dunham’s Bay Sea Ray Phone: 518-785-6172 10% Off ship’s store.
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Lindenhurst
Port Jefferson
RPM Marine Phone: 631-957-1901 5% Off repairs. Special discounts on new boat purchases. 10% Off paints, parts, & accesories, etc.
Danfords Hotel & Marina* Phone: 631-928-5200 ext.123 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off Hotel Stay (located on property). 10% Off at Wave Restaurant (Located On Danfords Property).
Mamaroneck
Port Washington
Brewer Post Road Boat Yard* Phone: 914-698-0295 Visitors 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 Capri Marina* Phone: 516-883-7800 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Mattituck
Rensselaer
Strong’s Water Club & Marina Phone: 631-298-4739 Stay for 5 nights get the 6th night free (electric excluded).
Albany Yacht Club Phone: 518-445-9587 $0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Montauk
Riverhead
Diamond Cove Marina, Inc. Phone: 631-668-6592 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off short haul.
Treasure Cove Resort Marina Phone: 631-727-8386 10% Off transient dockage. Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd consecutive night free.
Montauk Yacht Club Phone: 631-668-7702 Stay 2 nights and get 3rd night of dockage free (valid Sun-Thurs from 4/15- 5/22 & Labor Day - 10/31). *Excludes Columbus Day Weekend Half-priced utilities (valid from Memorial Day - Labor Day). Star Island Yacht Club & Marina Phone: 631-668-5052 $0.50 Off per foot transient dockage Sun.-Wed. Excluding Holidays & Tournaments. Gas and Diesel at “Cash Price” when paying with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Shell credit cards.
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Tide Mill Yacht Basin* Phone: 914-967-2995 10% Off transient dockage.
Saugerties Saugerties Marina Phone: 845-246-7533 15% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off fuel. 10% Off repairs. 10% Off merchandise.
Sayville Checkmate Marine Services, Inc. Phone: 631-495-3326 5% Off parts. 10% Off labor.
Donovan’s Shady Harbor Marina Phone: 518-756-8001 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel over 200 gallons.
Great Peconic Bay Marina Phone: 631-722-3565 10% Off transient dockage.
New Rochelle
Southold
New Rochelle Municipal Marina* Phone: 917-559-2827 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Brick Cove Marina Phone: 631-477-0830 10% Off transient dockage. $10.00 Off marine supplies.
South Jamesport
Stony Point New York MarineMax at Chelsea Piers Phone: 212-336-7873 ext.7 10% Off transient dockage Mon. - Thurs. for vessels under 75ft.
Newburgh
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Rye
Riverfront Marina Phone: 845-661-4914 20% Off transient dockage.
North Tonawanda Smith Boys, Inc. Phone: 716-695-3472 15% Off transient dockage.
Plattsburgh Champlain Boatworks at Snug Harbour Marina Phone: 518-561-2134 10% Off transient dockage.
Stony Point Bay Marina Phone: 845-429-0100 10% Off transient dockage.
Tarrytown Tarrytown Marina Phone: 914-631-1300 $0.50 Off per foot transient dockage.
Union Springs Hibiscus Harbor Phone: 315-889-5086 10% Off transient dockage.
Wantagh Island Boat Lettering Phone: 516- 785-8339 10% Off all phone orders.
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West Haverstraw Haverstraw Marina* Phone: 845-429-2001 15% Off transient dockage. (Not Applicable during Holdiays)
Historic Charleston Location. Contemporary Service.
Samalot Marine Phone: 845-429-0404 10% Off store purchases, does not include sale items or food purchases.
Reserve a slip for 1 month at our long term 6-month rate of $6.95/ft.
Oriental Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor Phone: 252-670-3759 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 20% Off pumpout.
Southport Westhampton Beach Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel and Marina Phone: 631-288-2500 ext 4 20% Off transient dockage. Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free (Mon.-Thurs.) Dockage discounts cannot be combined. Hotel and spa discounts available to short-term transients (Mon.-Thurs).
South Harbour Village Marina Phone: 910-454-7486 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. St. James Plantation Marina Phone: 910-253-0463 25% Off transient dockage. Complimentary pump out.
Wilmington Whitehall Whitehall Marina at Lock 12 Phone: 518-499-9700 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off fuel.
NORTH CAROLINA Bald Head Island Bald Head Island Marina Phone: 910-457-7380 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Beaufort Jarrett Bay Boatworks Phone: 252-728-2690 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Town Creek Marina Phone: 252-728-6111 ext3 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
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Dowry Creek Marina Phone: 252-943-2728 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage.
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River Forest Marina & Shipyard Phone: 252-943-0030 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off in stock parts in the ship’s store.
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843.723.5098 for further details or call
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Coinjock Coinjock Marina* Phone: 252-453-3271 ext 1 15% Off transient dockage. 10% Off marine supplies. Midway Marina & Motel Phone: 252-453-3625 $0.02 Off per gallon of gas or diesel.
Hatteras Hatteras Harbor Marina Phone: 252-986-2166 10% Off purchases from ship store.
Morehead City
Charleston City Marina 17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401 charlestoncitymarina.com | dockmaster@megadock.us
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Morehead City Yacht Basin* Phone: 252-726-6862 ext.3 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of the dock price for fuel (additional fuel discounts for 500+ gal.) New Bern New Bern Grand Marina Phone: 252-638-0318 25% Off dockage for daily or weekly transient stays.
Cape Fear Marina Phone: 910-772-9277 10% Off transient dockage. Dockside Marina Phone: 910-256-3579 20% Off transient dockage. Wilmington Marine Center Phone: 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 Carolinas Phone: 910-256-8100 10% Off labor cost.
OHIO Lorain Copper Kettle Marina Phone: 440-282-6301 10% Off transient dockage. Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club* Phone: 440-288-0500 25% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Marblehead Anchors Away Marina* Phone: 419-734-1395 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel & free pump out with purchase.
Mentor-on-the-Lake Mentor Harbor Yachting Club* Phone: 440-257-7214 Stay 2 nights and get the 2nd night free. $0.40 Off per gallon of fuel (min 100 gal purchase)
Port Clinton Catawba Landing* Phone: 419-797-6000 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Lakefront Marina Phone: 419-734-5576 1 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 (Lucrative referral policy)
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MarineMax Catawaba Island Phone: 419-797-4492 10% Off transient dockage.
Put-in-Bay Miller’s Marina Phone: 419-285-5902 10% Off transient dockage (new customers only).
Sandusky Battery Park Marina* Phone: 419-625-6142 10% Off dockage.
Toledo Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Phone: 877-775-2538 Free subscription to Great Lakes Scuttlebutt online magazine.
Vermilion Romp’s Water Port, Inc Phone: 440-967-4342 Stay 2 nights get 3rd night free. Free game of miniature golf for each child under 18 aboard a vessel with transient dock lease.
OKLAHOMA Afton Harbors View Marina Phone: 918-782-3277 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Sand Springs Pier 51 Marina Phone: 918-865-2197 5% Off items in ship’s store.
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Piers at Penn's Landing Phone: 215-351-4101 25% Off transient dockage.
RHODE ISLAND Barrington Brewer Cove Haven Marina* Phone: 401-246-1600 Visitors 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
Spirits Restaurant. Alcohol, tax & gratuity not included.
off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Newport Marina, Inc Phone: 401-849-2293 20% Off transient dockage 5/6-6/15. 10% Off transient dockage 9/15-10/23.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Newport Yachting Center* Phone: 401-847-9047 ext. 1 10% Off transient dockage Sunday-Thursday. West Wind Marina Phone: 401-849-4300 35% Off transient dockage during Fall & Spring Seasons. Valid 9/18- 12/31 and 4/15- 6/15.
Portsmouth Brewer Sakonnet Marina* Phone: 401-683-3551 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Wakefield Belle Vue Yachting Center Phone: 401-782-8899 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel without transient stay. $0.10 Off per gallon with transient stay.
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Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina* Phone: 843-284-7062 10% 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 Dunes Phone: 843-315-7777 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Charleston Charleston City Boatyard Phone: 843-884-3000 10% Discount on parts.
Osprey Marina Phone: 843-215-5353 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Charleston City Marina* Phone: 843-723-5098 $0.05 Off per gallon of diesel with Marinalife Membership
North Myrtle Beach
Silver Spring Marine Phone: 401-783-0783 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts.
Daufuskie Island
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 Marina Phone: 401-739-5005 10% Off transient dockage. Bassett Boat Company Phone: 401-886-7899 10% Off service.
Freeport Marina Phone: 843-290-9336 10% Off dockage. 10% Off Daufuskie Crab Co. Restaurant. 10% Off goods in general store.
Barefoot Marina* Phone: 843-390-2011 20% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Westerly Lotteryville Marina Phone: 401-348-8064 20% Off transient dockage.
Wickford Brewer Wickford Cove Marina* Phone: 401-884-7014 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25%
Harbourgate Marina Phone: 843-249-8888 15% Off transient short term dockage & electric. $20 Off per contract month for annual, semi-annual slip holders.
Pawleys Island Heritage Plantation Marina Phone: 843-237-3650 $1.25/ft daily transient rate & free pump-out.
Georgetown
Seabrook Island
Georgetown Landing Marina Phone: 843-546-1776 25% Off transient dockage. Free wireless internet access.
Bohicket Marina & Market Phone: 843-768-1280 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Harborwalk Marina Phone: 843-546-4250 Stay 3 nights or more and get a 15% discount on dockage rate.
TENNESSEE
Hilton Head
Brewer Yacht Yard at Cowessett Phone: 401-884-0544 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
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Coquina Yacht Club Phone: 843-249-9333 25% Off transient dockage.
Mount Pleasant Easy Rentals Inc. Phone: 843-524-2276 30% Off equipment.
Dataw Island Marina Phone: 843-838-8410 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel, min. 100 gals.
Newport
Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina Phone: 401-848-3310 10% Off dockage fees. Valid May, June & Oct. Sun-Thurs only. (Holidays & special events excluded). 10% Off food total in Pier 40 Seafood &
Downtown Marina of Beaufort* Phone: 843-524-4422 10% Off purchases at the ships store (excluding fuel/dockage).
Dataw Island
Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina* Phone: 401-884-1810 Visitors to all Brewer Yacht Yards receive the Cruising Club Card for 25% off dockage on subsequent visits & fuel discounts at any Brewer fuel dock.
Goat Island Marina Phone: 401-849-5655 $0.10 Off per gallon of diesel. $0.05 Off per gallon of gas.
BW’s Marina Phone: 843-249-1941 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Beaufort
Point Judith Marina Phone: 401-789-7189 10% Off dockage $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Champlin's Marina & Resort Phone: 401-466-7777 $0.25 Off per foot for transient dockage all year. 10% Off purchases at the Ship Store & Restaurant with dockage.
Brewer Street Boat Works Ltd. Phone: 401-847-0321 5% Off Labor.
Little River
Harbour Town Yacht Basin* Phone: 843-363-8335 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Palmetto Bay Marina Phone: 843-785-3910 10% Off Marina logo items at Charter Office.
Hilton Head Island Seahorse Yacht Charters & Deliveries Phone: 843-422-1023 10% discount on our crewed charter rates. 10% Off yacht deliveries or captaining services (power and sail including catamarans). Skull Creek Marina* Phone: 843-681-8436 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (100 gal. min.)
Andersonville Stardust Resort & Marina Phone: 865-494-7641 10% Off cabin rental. Must show Marinalife card at check-in.
Camden Kentucky Lake Birdsong Resort & Marina Phone: 731-584-7880 10% 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 Marina Phone: 423-870-2000 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Guild Hales Bar Marina & Resort Phone: 423-942-9000 10% Off transient dockage.
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Corpus Christi
Montgomery
Chesapeake
Rock Harbor Marine* Phone: 615-356-1111 Free electric for slip guests staying no more than 5 nights. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Cardinal Maritime Services Phone: 361-443-1940 10% Off Cardinal Clean & Detail. 15% Off Marine Maintenance/ Service.
Walden Marina Phone: 936-582-1060 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Atlantic Yacht Basin Phone: 757-482-2141 10% Off retail store purchases.
Flower Mound Parsons
Deltaville Chesapeake Cove Marina Phone: 804-776-6855 20% Off transient dockage.
Perryville Marina Phone: 731-847-2444 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Twin Coves Marina Phone: 972-724-1804 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Springville
Grapevine
Mansard Island Resort and Marina Phone: 731-642-5590 10% Off transient dockage. 10% Off lodging & camping.
Scotts Landing Marina Phone: 817-481-4549 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Rockport Key Allegro Marina* Phone: 361-729-8264 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Deltaville Yachting Center Phone: 804-776-9898 20% Off dockage (not including electric). $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Silver Lake Marina Phone: 817-481-1918 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Whitesboro
Dozier’s Regatta Point Phone: 804-776-6711 15% Off transient dockage.
Waterpoint Marina Phone: 936-788-2628 25% discount on full day rentals & 15% discount on half day rentals (Boats Only, Mon.-Thurs. with at least 1 day advanced reservation).
Deltaville Marina* Phone: 804-776-9812 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 per gallon of ValvTect fuel.
Waverly Cuba Landing Marina Phone: 931-296-2822 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
TEXAS
Texoma Marina* Phone: 903-523-4308 10% Off slip or cabin rentals.
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Austin
Hitchcock
Cape Charles
Emerald Point Marina* Phone: 512-266-1535 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
Harborwalk Yacht Club & Marina Phone: 409 935 3737 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
King’s Creek Marina and Resort Phone: 757-331-8640 $0.10 Off per gallon of gas & diesel.
Kemah
Charles City
Marina Del Sol Phone: 281-334-3909 5% discount on fuel for all transient boaters. Valid at all Marinas International properties.
River’s Rest Marina & Resort Phone: 804-829-2753 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Free pump out. 10% Off boat supplies.
Canyon Lake Cranes Mill Marina* Phone: 830-899-7718 25% Off discount on boat rentals for 4 hours or more. (Valid Mon -Thurs.)
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina* Phone: 804-776-6800 $0.25 Off per foot transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Norview Marina Phone: 804-776-6463 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Gloucester Point York River Yacht Haven* Phone: 804-642-2156 Stay for 3 nights - Pay for 2.
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Lancaster
Topping
Coupeville
Downtown Hampton Public Piers Phone: 757-727-1276 20% Off transient dockage excluding electric. Stay 2 nights & get the 3rd night free.
Yankee Point Marina Phone: 804-462-7018 10% Off transient dockage.
Regent Point Marina Phone: 804-758-4457 20% Off transient dockage.
Coupeville Wharf Phone: 360-678-5020 10% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Moneta
Urbanna
Smith Mountain Yacht Club Phone: 540-297-4484 3rd night of transient dockage free.
Dozier’s Point Urbanna Marina Phone: 804-758-0000 $0.25 Off per foot on transient dockage.
Old Point Comfort Marina Phone: 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 Resort Phone: 757-850-4300 $0.25 per foot off standard rate. Excludes holidays.
Newport News Deep Creek Landing Phone: 757-877-9555 10% Off transient dockage.
Norfolk
Gig Harbor Harbor Place Marina Phone: 253-851-4270 10% Off dockage.
Seattle Virginia Beach Long Bay Pointe Marina Phone: 757-321-4550 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Shilshole Bay Marina Phone: 206-787-3006 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Tacoma
Bay Point Marina Phone: 757-362-8432 25% Off dockage.
Marina Shores Marina Phone: 757-496-7000 10% Off dockage.
Breakwater Marina * Phone: 253-752-6663 10% Off transient dockage.
Cobb’s Marina Inc Phone: 757-588-5401 20% Off dockage.
Rudee’s Inlet Station Marina Phone: 757-422-2999 10% Off transient dockage.
WISCONSIN
Hayes
Little Creek Marina* Phone: 757-362-3600 25% Off dockage.
Virginia Beach Fishing Center Phone: 757-491-8000 10% Off transient dockage.
Crown Pointe Marina* Phone: 804-642-6177 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Vinings Landing* Phone: 757-587-8000 25% Off dockage.
Weems
Sunset Boating Center and Dry Storage Phone: 757-722-3325 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Heathsville Ingram Bay Marina Phone: 804-580-7292 $0.25 Off per foot discount for Marinalife members. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel.
Waterside Marina Phone: 757-625-3625 10% Off transient dock Willoughby Harbor Marina Phone: 757-583-4150 25% Off dockage.
Hopewell Jordan Point Yacht Haven Phone: 804-458-3398 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
North Mobjack Bay Marina Inc. * Phone: 804-725-7245 10% Off transient dockage.
Irvington Jimmy and Sook Phone: 804-438-6010 Free gift with any purchase. Mention Marinalife at check out. The Tides Inn Marina* Phone: 804-438-4418 10% Off transient dockage Sun. - Thurs. Excluding holidays. Registered guests receive $0.05 per gallon discount off pump price.
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 Marina Phone: 540-663-2741 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off parts purchased in store.
Kinsale Port Kinsale Marina* Phone: 804-472-2044 10% Off dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. 10% Off items in the ship store. Excluding beer & wine. White Point Marina, Inc Phone: 804-472-2977 15% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel (cash sales only).
Onancock Onancock Wharf & Marina Phone: 757-787-7911 20% Off transient dockage for Marinalife members.
Portsmouth Ocean Marine Yacht Center Phone: 757-321-7432 $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel. Portsmouth Boating Center Phone: 757-397-2092 20% Off transient dockage. $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel. Complimentary pumpout. Tidewater Yacht Marina * Phone: 757-393-2525 10% Off transient dockage (except for holidays and special events). $0.05 Off per gallon of diesel fuel.
Reedville Smith Point Marina Phone: 804-453-4077 $0.25 Off per foot of transient dockage. 10% Off hauling fee. 50% Off pumpout.
Stafford Hope Springs Marina * Phone: 540-659-1128 20% Off transient dockage.
Oconto Hi Seas Marina Phone: 920-834-2565 10% Off dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Racine
Carters Cove Marina Phone: 804-438-5273 10% Off transient dockage.
Reefpoint Marina * Phone: 262-633-7171 10% Off transient dockage. 5% Off annual slip.
Williamsburg
Sheboygan
Kingsmill Resort and Marina Phone: 757-253-1703 10% Off overnight dockage. Daily transient dockage is complimentary. Overnight guest at the marina get a free app. with the purchase of 2 entrees at the James Landing Grille.
Harbor Centre Marina * Phone: 920-458-6665 $0.25 Off per foot per night. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
WASHINGTON
Sturgeon Bay Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay Inc. Phone: 920-743-6526 10% Off transient dockage. $0.10 Off per gallon of fuel.
Allyn Port of Allyn Waterfront Park Phone: 360-275-2430 15% Off dockage.
Anacortes Anacortes Yacht Charters Phone: 360-293-4555 ext.200 5% Off on yacht charter (before tax).
Bellevue Newport Yacht Basin Phone: 206-267-2535 20% Off first month for permanent moorage.
Bellingham Hotel Bellwether Phone: 360-392-3100 10% Off at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill in the Hotel Bellwether when you stay a night in the hotel.
Blaine Semiahmoo Marina Phone: 360-371-0440 20% Off transient dockage. 10% Off in store.
Brinnon Pleasant Harbor Marina * Phone: 360-796-4611 $0.05 Off per gallon of fuel with cash payment.
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