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Pictured: Oliver Kurtz
A FAMILY FISHMONGER ALL ABOUT THE REEL
BY DARIEN DAVIES
If you’re a Delray resident, there’s probably a 100% chance that you’ve witnessed the delicious beauty of locally owned and operated Captain Clay and Sons Seafood Market. While their new location is bright and shiny, and much larger than their original “hole in a wall,” it’s a reflection of their decades of commitment to not only seafood, but also local commercial fishermen, the local community and family.
The Market was created out of a demand for something better by husband-and-wife duo, Clay and Susan Brand. Clay, a Florida native and U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, has been commercial fishing since the ‘70s. He and Susan decided to take matters into their own hands, and in 2006, Captain Clay and Sons Seafood Market was born.
“My dad wanted to be in more control, and he loved the idea of being able to pay commercial fishermen the top of the market [price] and cut them a check on the spot,” said Reed Brand, 30, Clay and Susan’s son. “That’s what we’ve been doing since day one. Our goal is to be kinder and more helpful to local commercial fishermen, which in turn helps us create deeper relationships with fishermen and our clients. It was my parents’ vision, and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Let’s pause here.
Reed isn’t just a part of it. He’s helping to catapult the Market into the social media spotlight. But it’s not just for selling fish, it’s also educating consumers about all things fish. Specifically, helping every single person understand more about the “why” behind a local seafood market and the many benefits it brings to the table.
And people are eating it up. In fact, between his four social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube), he has gained more than 1.29 million subscribers/followers in the less than four years he’s been “Reed the Fishmonger.”
“A professional fishmonger’s first job is education, and we’re constantly teaching customers how to cook the catch that they’re bringing home,” said Reed. He spends more than 40 hours a week on his short-form, educational videos and another 40 hours in the Market.
“Most species [in the Market] are locally harvested, and we have a huge following in the local, recreational and commercial community. We get comments, messages and emails thanking the page for helping them get more out of their catch,” Reed said. “Our whole family is passionate about preserving the fisheries. The more we use, the less we have to take.”
On top of teaching the public how to get the most out of a catch, they also educate about local fish that can be swapped out for over-fished species. This gives customers a greater variety of fish to fall in love with, and increases the number of species that commercial fishermen can fish for and sell. It’s also just a better and fresher product.
" I NEVER GET TIRED OF SELLING SOMEONE HOURS - OUT - OF - THE - WATER FISH. THERE ' S NOT A LOT OF PLACES [ OFFERING THAT ] AND WE ’ RE ONE OF THEM. IT ’ S A GIFT TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THAT TO PEOPLE. ”
@reedthefishmonger
1319 N. Federal Highway 1, Delray Beach
So, instead of a mahi-mahi, grouper or snapper, which are understandably delicious, Reed suggests taking advantage of the more under-utilized species. If you haven’t heard of sheepshead, it’s as good as snapper and flounder. Or, instead of cod, he suggests trying golden tilefish. Also, don’t shy away from the odd cuts like collars, cheeks, rib meat and skeleton meat.
“This gives the customer a fresher fish that is comparable, but helps support local fishermen feeding their families,” Reed said. “Part of why our product is so consistent is because we work with the same fishermen.” This is something they’ve done since the Market first opened.
Almost two decades later, the family continues to have a loving dedication to better the lives of everyone around them, through the power of fish.
“Fishing is just kind of in all of our bones. We grew up in the seafood industry. I love being on the water with my dad before we open, and I love being able to interact with the customers,” Reed said. “I never get tired of selling someone hours-out-of-the-water fish. There’s not a lot of places [offering that] and we’re one of them. It’s a gift to be able to provide that to people.”
PHOTO: CAM BROOKS
BLUELINE SURF & PADDLE CO. PADDLE CLEANUP
BY BRIAN HALL
In Jupiter, our waters are everything. They’re a source of activity, whether that be fishing, diving, surfing, paddling or even just enjoying a lazy day at the beach. They’re home to a thriving sea turtle population. They’re a sanctuary for peace and relaxation. They’re a communal symbol of the slow pace for our little beach town — a pace that we all love so much. And above all else, every ripple in the waters of our town brings flourishing communities together to enjoy all of the wonderful benefits.
Beyond all of that greatness lies an unfortunate reality, one that is far more than local: Our waterways are littered with trash.
PICTURED: SHELBY HUNZINGER
PICTURED (LEFT TO RIGHT): SHELBY HUNZINGER, BRIAN PAULSON, CASSIE PAULSON, MELISSA PRICE, MARLA BUECHNER, JOHN MADEY, JONATHAN JORDAN, KAYLA RAU
COMMUNITY
PICTURED: JONATHAN JORDAN
In an effort to protect and preserve the precious waters of Jupiter, one community event in particular is leading by example in a unique way: Blueline Surf & Paddle Co.’s monthly paddle cleanup. The event was started by Jupiter-native and true waterwoman, Shelby Hunzinger, who recognized the need for action a couple of years ago and quickly realized the impact that community truly can make. “I found myself becoming distracted when I was doing some group training paddles with [Blueline] and would detour to go pick up trash I was seeing on our paddle events. Some others in the group started joining in and I was inspired to start a separate event dedicated to a paddleboarding cleanup. The amount of people who showed up for the first one blew me away!”
One Saturday morning each month, the participants gather at Blueline, grab some cleanup gear provided by 4Ocean (a global organization on a mission to remove trash from our waterways), and slide their paddleboards into the water behind Guanabanas Restaurant. With each stroke of the paddle, it quickly becomes clear just how much trash there really is.
“We typically find a lot of plastic debris, straws, bottle caps, single-use plasticware, microplastics and such, and oddly a lot of toothbrushes are in that mix. We also collect fishing line that gets stuck in the mangroves, which is a danger to birds, manatees and the turtles,” Shelby said.
Besides the common trash we’d all expect, there’s always guaranteed to be some wild surprises. “We have found some pretty crazy stuff too like a bicycle, a toilet, and a few shopping carts!” Shelby said.
Large, small or crazy, every piece of trash removed makes a huge difference for the health and future of our waterways. If you live in Jupiter or even just enjoy visiting, this is an amazingly simple and fun way to give back to the resource that provides us so much joy.
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Ready to be part of this community effort? We thought so. Onsite registration for the cleanup is $20, which includes a paddleboard rental (recommended, but you’re welcome to use your own) and cleanup gear. Beginner paddlers will find this adventure a great introduction to the sport as it’s a slow-paced exploration. To add some extra fun to the event, the paddler who collects the most trash will receive a well-earned prize from local sponsors.
It’s safe to say Shelby’s words about the water hit home for so many of us here. “It’s my happy place. I’m super passionate about protecting our waterways here and looking out for our marine life. When I see our wildlife on the water, to me it’s like seeing an old friend,” she said.
997 N. Highway A1A, Jupiter bluelinesurf.com @bluelinesurf_paddleco
BOATING OUTSIDE THE BOX
4 Ways to Keep Your Boat Days Fresh
BY ERIC BRUSH
Like a lot of folks in South Florida, I’ve been on and around the water since I was a kid. I’ve traveled all around the globe running sportfish boats and fishing tournaments, but there’s nothing quite like home. I started Sportfish Outfitters marine supply shop in 2013 to spend more time at home. Sportfish and big center consoles are our core customer base, but we spend plenty of time on skiffs and small boats. Our mission was always to be like the local surf/snow/bike shop and not like a big box store. We focus on the top products and good intel for our customers based on our experience, all while trying to maintain a sense of style and authenticity with our brand.
Sometimes when you’re living the boating lifestyle — like we do here in South Florida with beautiful weather all year round — it’s easy for things to get a little mundane. Boating can turn into
a routine where you’re always doing the same things or going to the same places. Same sandbar, same people, same fishing spots… When that happens, you know it’s time to start getting a little creative with new boating ideas to shake it up a bit. Imagine your boat as a tool to adventure.
Some friends and I decided to do just that. Here are a few of our ideas to get you started.
PHOTOS BY BRIAN HALL
Sandbar Movie Night
This one is a great activity for spring or fall when it gets dark a little earlier, so there’s enough time for a full movie and you can still get home before it gets too late. Do it alone or get a bunch of friends with boats together. This is a great activity for the kids, too. To make a DIY screen, we used a 1/2 inch PVC sheet panel with two PVC posts and a wireless Bluetooth projector. Make sure you pick one with its own battery that doesn’t need to be plugged in. An inflatable movie screen also works, assuming it’s not too windy. For the location, pick your favorite protected, sandy spot that you can pull up to. Be sure to check the tides and weather before you go. A nautical-themed movie like “Captain Ron,” “Jaws,” or “Pirates of the Caribbean” works well.
Sandbar Coffee Meet Up
If you’re feeling ambitious, and you and your friends are early risers, this is a good time. Not to mention the reward of a sunrise to start your day. For our “coffee bar” we got fancy with it. We built a bar top table out of PVC pipe, a marine table base and an epoxy-coated 2 by 2 feet piece of plywood. You can certainly keep it simple with any old folding table. Pick a sandbar or anywhere shallow that you can anchor up with friends. Now for the coffee, a Jet Boil, found at most camping stores, to heat the water and a French press work best for an easy setup.
Happy Hour Hang
The typical boating trip seems to always be either first thing in the morning or the middle of the day when it’s hot. If you’re a native, you may prefer to avoid the crowds and mid-day heat by boating in the evenings. A happy hour hang is a great way to meet up with friends after work, now just sweeten the pot by doing it via boat. Get a handful of boats together and find a secluded spot to tie up for the evening. Cold beers will do, but we often pre-mix some drinks so all we have to do is add ice and your favorite spirit for a refreshing evening outing with friends.
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Boat Camping
This requires the most effort and is the riskiest of our ideas, but the experience is worth it. There’s nothing quite like sleeping on a boat and waking up to the sunrise. Winter is the best season for camping in Florida in order to avoid the heat and bugs. Pick a safe, protected spot near shore and set up a makeshift tent over your boat with camping mats and a sleeping bag, or, if you are really into it, rig up an actual tent. Depending on your boat you can also set up a sleeping hammock with a mosquito net and rain fly. Grill out for the evening and wake up with the sun. If you’re not feeling quite that adventurous, there are plenty of state parks with boat ramps where you can camp in your vehicle or ground tent and still enjoy that evening and morning time on the water.
PICTURED: ERIC BRUSH
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OLIVER KURTZ
A “Welcome to the Neighborhood" Interview
Another surfer who traded shivering during dawn patrol for sitting by the radar for weeks on end, Oliver Kurtz, 33, has words about South Florida surfing, local eats and… being a scratch golfer? (More on that later). Oliver is a surfer originally from Vero Beach who, after spending some time living in California, bit the bullet and permanently relocated to every surfer’s paradise: sunny, flat South Florida. This is where we’d insert an eye-roll emoji if our editor would let us.
Read on for how Oliver keeps high spirits — even when the waves aren’t — and other fun intricacies on living and surfing in our oasis.
Atlantic Current: What made you decide to settle in Palm Beach County?
Oliver Kurtz: In late 2019 my patience broke with being a “renter,” and after working with some realtors in Los Angeles, I quickly realized that city wasn’t a place I wanted to invest in long term. Then COVID hit and I spent a couple months over the summer in Florida and had the best time! I started to sniff around the market here with the help of my god dad, who was a realtor in the area, and once I understood the value, it was a no brainer! I always loved South Florida and found a great spot here to purchase. It ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.
AC: How has life changed since becoming a Florida man again?
OK: Honestly life has been so good. I feel like I’m enjoying surfing more than I did in California and playing way more golf, haha. It’s definitely hard to keep your sword sharp when it comes to developing/maintaining your surfing, though. Florida doesn’t have the variety of waves you have elsewhere, nor height, but you won’t hear me complaining! When we’re wearing boardshorts in January and the rest of the country is in 5mm wetsuits, you just have to be grateful for the situation no matter how flat it can get.
AC: What would you say are the biggest misconceptions about Florida?
OK: I actually need to run out and grab some bath salts to smoke and my pet alligator needs to be walked, so let’s try to get this interview wrapped up, haha! Nah, I don’t know why it’s the place people love to hate. National media isn’t doing the state any favors, to say the least. Last time I looked, Florida was still one of the states leading the nation in new residents per day and corporate relocations. We’ll be just fine...
AC: What’s a day in the life look like for you these days?
“I actually need to run out and grab some bath salts to smoke and my pet alligator needs to be walked, so let’s try to get this interview wrapped up, haha!”
OK: Trying to continually fund my “Endless Summer!” Surfing is not a cheap sport when it comes to travel, so I keep my day-to-day jam packed with work. I started my own one stop digital marketing agency where I help multiple businesses and individuals scale their revenues. I haven’t advertised it quite yet because my client list is too much as it is, but hopefully I’ll be hiring some employees soon. I subsidize that with stock trading and some investments that are growing, which is really exciting. I love learning new skills and business is a great outlet to sink your teeth into, especially when it’s flat for weeks on end.
AC: We’re not known for great waves, but you seem to do okay. Any tricks for PBC surfers?
OK: You just can’t have expectations, plain and simple. Like I said earlier, it’s so hard to finesse your skills and stay motivated, but that’s up to you. I recently got introduced to prone paddling from the folks here at Blueline [Surf and Paddle Co.] and it’s a great way to cross-train and stay in the water. I get super bored with going to the gym, but you gotta stay healthy, so when one of these random wind swell days pop-up, you’re feeling as good as you can be.
INTERVIEW
AC: We’ve really enjoyed seeing some local surf clips, particularly some of the stuff shot by Marco. How has it been collaborating with some local creatives?
OK: Man, Marco is awesome, he’s one of the most talented and driven guys I’ve ever worked with. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve filmed, and it’s been a 2/10 on the scale with waves, and it doesn’t faze him at all. We’ll get nothing for weeks on end, but he’s as frothed up as ever and it’s rare to see. So many of these videographers in surfing are so jaded/entitled, and unless it’s firing they won’t pick up the camera. Marco is the polar opposite to that. We are playing around on the idea of making a feature film, but the Atlantic Ocean may have other ideas for us, haha.
AC: What’s your go-to in the quiver these days?
OK: I’ve been riding JS Industries boards for almost eight years now and they are by far the best boards in the world, in my humble opinion. The team has really focused on making some small wave weapons that are perfect for these beach breaks of ours. In the heavy rotation right now is an HYFI SubXero & XeroFusion
PHOTO BY GREG PANAS
“We are playing around on the idea of making a feature film, but the Atlantic Ocean may have other ideas for us.”
Carbotune. Both epoxy so you’re getting as much pop and speed as possible. You really need all the help you can get around here.
AC: We like to think PBC has a nice little food scene. Any favorites so far?
OK: You are right about that! My go-to spot pre- and post-surf is Golden Juicery here in Juno. But man there’s so many good spots around. It’s hard to deny a burger at the Brass Ring, some sunset apps on the Intracoastal at Guanabanas, and if you’re trying to have a classic Palm Beach evening you’ll have to lock into a fivecourse dinner at Buccan and cocktails at HMF in The Breakers after.
AC: Speaking of food and bev, you’re part of the Costa Tequila crew. What’s your role there and how’s it been mixing work with the sauce?
OK: I’ve been working alongside the founder, Steve Gavula, for a few years now helping grow the business and it’s been an amazing experience so far. It takes so much creativity and diligence to compete with these multi-billion dollar behemoth brands, but
the feedback and support we’ve garnered is something we’re very pleased with. Like any small business, you have to roll with the punches, but I believe Costa will be a standout brand as it’s truly the best tequila around. First round is on me if you ever see me out!
AC: What’s on the horizon for you in the next couple years?
OK: The only thing on the horizon is goals! I want to create a deeper connection with myself, I want to be healthy, I want to continually surf at a level that is enjoyable, I want to find success in business. I want to maintain and grow meaningful relationships with people I care about. These are the things I truly value. Being a scratch golfer in the next couple of years would be a nice addition, too, though. ;)
@oliverkurtz
PHOTOS BY GREG PANAS
NOMAD SURFBOARDS
Breaking the mold, shaping a legacy
BY AVA BOURBEAU
In a room, probably covered in what looked like a thin layer of sand, but was actually a dusting of polyurethane foam, Ron Heavyside stood over a blank and started what would — decades later — become a surfing legacy in South Florida.
We know that you know about Nomad Surf Shop, because otherwise you’d have to live under a rock — and we don’t deliver magazines under rocks — but do you know what makes the shop so significant? It’s not only that it’s one of the oldest surf shops in Florida. Well, it’s partly that, but the real boon is the multi-generational chronicle of the shop that began with the late Ron Heavyside and is now endowed to his sons, Ryan and Ronnie Heavyside.
In 1968, Ron’s father allocated a small, 75-square foot, space next to his TV repair store for Ron to start a retail space. The Nomad Surf Shop you know, and love, stands resolute in that very location off Ocean Boulevard in Boynton Beach today. Though, now it has a square footage clocking in at the thousands and a whole lot more inventory.
Ron went on to become well known in the board-shaping world through the ‘70s and on. He was constantly ahead of the progressions of trends, like the shifting from retro and long single fins to shorter, lighter boards. His creativity drew attention from East Coast surfers spanning South Florida to Maine, and caused business to swell (surf pun intended).
SURF
“Making the boards together was always a big thing.”
In the early to mid ‘80s, Ron and his wife Beth expanded into the bar next door, Dante’s Den. Old-timers still come looking for the bar “with a twinkle in their eye” to this day, Ryan said.
Ryan grew up making and riding custom boards with his dad. “Making the boards together was always a big thing,” Ryan said. “It was always kind of something that meant more than just riding, say another brand or something. I mean even till this day, when I shape the board myself and then ride it, it’s kind of got this personal, just special, part about it.”
Ron and Ryan made Ryan’s first board at 5 years old. Later they made boards that Ryan rode during his time on the U.S. Surf Team. Full circle stuff. Ryan still has a lot of these boards throughout the shop. Their presence is another ode to the business that Ron catalyzed all those decades ago. That first board is at home, however, in Ryan’s living room, complete with a painted calling card that reads “Shaped by dad, colored by Ronnie, for Ryan.”
Ryan is the primary shaper at Nomad in his father’s stead and loves the process of a board imagined becoming a board ridden. “One of the best feelings is when you have this whole idea, this photograph, of what it looks like in your mind. And then that board is finished and in front of the customer and it’s a one-of-one product — exactly what you envisioned,” he said.
Everything real, was first imagined, and Ryan can make real anything you imagine, whether you’re looking for a longboard, a short board, fish, fun shape; even art that is also a functional board. Nomad boards are often known for their attention to design and artwork as well — just like Ron used to make them — with resin pin-line work, acid splashes, vibrant colors and airbrushed art. Nomad Surf Shop still has an on-site shaping bay and does their own glassing.
With the sureness of a stringer, the Heavyside shaping legacy persists. The torch may have passed hands, but we think it’s clear that the dedication to the art lives on at Nomad.
Surfers looking for a custom craft should inquire at the shop or give them a call.
4655 N. Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach (561) 272-2882 @nomadsurfshop
A Beacon
PHOTOS BY LOXAHATCHEE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
to Jupiter
Just like the Golden Gate Bridge needs to maintain its rusty pallor with frequent coats of paint, the Jupiter Lighthouse is also no stranger to getting primed and painted. But, surprisingly enough, the Lighthouse wasn’t always the rich red that we’re familiar with. Until around 1905, the Lighthouse was unpainted brick, then painted two different shades of red before we landed on the current iteration: Black, white, and now, red all over.
In addition to that colorful curveball, there are nearly two centuries of fun facts and history wrapped up in the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (and even more on Jupiter itself). Allow us to shine a spotlight on more of its history and significance in shaping our little beach town — if only to help with your next trivia night.
This history is carefully preserved by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society (LRHS), which has functioned as the modern keeper of the Lighthouse & Museum since 1994. From the Lighthouse’s beginning to 1987 (when the Lighthouse was automated), more than 200 civilian and military keepers and caretakers have faithfully served the Lighthouse. Now, the LRHS has taken up the mantle of ensuring the upkeep and success of the Lighthouse and its extensive education programs. The Lighthouse is also still an active aid for maritime navigators, and the optics are owned by the U.S. Coast Guard.
“As custodians of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and managing partners of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA), the LRHS prioritizes the preservation of the region’s rich heritage. Through meticulous collection, conservation, and interpretation efforts spanning more than 8,000 years of
documented history, we ensure the enduring legacy of the Loxahatchee River. Collaboration with partner organizations and governmental bodies reinforces our commitment to maintaining the Lighthouse as a national treasure,” said Katrina Heller, the executive director of Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.
Collaborations include working with entities like Visit Florida, Discover the Palm Beaches, local cultural councils and chambers of commerce, as well as with the Bureau of Land Management, River Center, and Florida Public Archaeology Network to create events, educational initiatives and exhibits.
Your History Lesson
But let’s start at the beginning. Congress appropriated $35,000 for the Lighthouse in 1853 after deciding Jupiter was in need of a navigation aid, and construction was finished in 1860. Delays were caused by weather complications in the Inlet and because of the outbreak of the Third Seminole War, but the majority of the work was completed in just five months (January to July of 1860).
This initial delay in construction was not the last time the Lighthouse would find itself subject to the wiles of weather, war and, most recently, sickness.
During the Second and Third Seminole Wars, U.S. Army soldiers who occupied Fort Jupiter suffered from what they called “Jupiter Fever” — which we believe is what New Yorkers flocking here in 2024 also suffer from. (Too soon?) “Jupiter Fever” was likely a form of malaria, but diseases transferred by mosquitos were not yet understood. The American Civil War brought yellow fever scares (another mosquito-borne disease) in neighboring areas, but Jupiter pioneers suffered no outbreaks. They still set up quarantine stations at all points of entrance, which included the Inlet in which the Lighthouse had just been built. Those of us contemporary Jupiter residents may recall a parallel with the Lighthouse closing during the COVID-19 outbreak and opening a couple of weeks later with limited hours and access.
Like sickness, war has also had a part in the Lighthouse’s history. The First-order Fresnel lens was temporarily extinguished by Confederate sympathizers who chased off the headkeeper — after just a few years of light — during the onset of the Civil War, and it remained extinguished throughout the war until it was relit in June 1866. Over the course of the Civil War, the Lighthouse was used by both Union and Confederate soldiers as an observation platform. In 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard joined the civilian lighthouse service in the Inlet. They had assumed operation of all U.S. lighthouses. One year later, a Navy radio station, Station J, was set up in the Jupiter Lighthouse to utilize top-secret high-frequency radio technology that would intercept German U-boat transmissions and prevent Allied merchant ships off the coast of Florida from being sunk. These ships, mainly leaving from Texas and New Orleans, carried war supplies and fuel to the front. Jupiter only had about 800 residents at the time, and some Navy servicemen who were stationed at the site returned to start families in Jupiter (Now that’s a real local). Later, the grounds would also briefly serve the Air Force as the Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base, the first missile tracking station south of Cape Canaveral, before being placed back in the hands of the Coast Guard.
Learning at the Lighthouse
Now, the Lighthouse and it’s 120 acres of surrounding land function as a beacon of education and community, owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) since 2019.
Visitors can do so much more than just climb the 105 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. They can stand inside the building that housed the top-secret Station J (closed with the bridge construction), hike the surrounding acres, take a yoga class on the deck that marks the location of the original keepers’ house, and more. Katrina said, “Our diverse array of educational programs at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum serves as a cornerstone for community enrichment. From guided tours exploring Native American history and archaeology to immersive experiences like the Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper tour, we offer engaging learning opportunities for all ages. Specialized programs such as Sensory Sensitive Mornings cater to diverse needs, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. By delving into our past, we inspire and empower future generations to cherish and preserve our heritage.”
Admission to these programs helps cover the costs incurred during the Lighthouse’s routine maintenance. Once or twice a year, the Lighthouse requires essential upkeep like lens cleaning, structural inspections, and corrosion prevention measures. Repainting only occurs every 10 years, with it last taking place in 2019, to maintain that vibrant red that is the metaphorical cherry on our skyline.
Of course, the U.S. 1 Bridge construction project has left the Lighthouse cut off from one of its main thoroughfares for visitors. “The closure of the U.S. 1 Bridge has significantly altered the daily experience at the Lighthouse. While an alternative route via A1A exists, the Bridge closure has disrupted the convenience for our visitors, who previously enjoyed easier access to the Lighthouse grounds. Moreover, the closure necessitated the temporary shutdown of our museum. To safeguard valuable artifacts from the effects of construction, we undertook the careful relocation of these items to a secure location. We have also closed our gift shop and relocated to trailers adjacent to our main building for the safety of our volunteers, guests, and staff,” shared Katrina.
Through closures, shifting shades of red, and multiple wars, the Jupiter Lighthouse continues to be a symbolic and literal guiding force in Jupiter. In fact, our town would probably look a lot different if Jupiter Inlet wasn’t among the chosen sites for a new lighthouse.
If you’re still reading, you might as well invest some more time and visit the Lighthouse.
Lighthouse Park, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter jupiterlighthouse.org @jupiter_lighthouse
Cruise Control
4 Boat-Day Drink Recipes for the Next Time You Drop Anchor
BY ERIC BRUSH
Having drinks with friends — when done responsibly — is one of our favorite activities out on the boat. When you’re inevitably bored with beers, it’s time for cocktails! The tricky part with boating is that it’s like camping: you usually have limited resources and have to make do with whatever you have on board.
Prepping ahead can make or break your trip. Fresh tropical ingredients are always a hit out on the sandbar, but it’s difficult to take it all with you, along with a cutting board, blender, etc. To make our lives easier, we often pre-mix our cocktails that require fresh ingredients and add the alcohol and ice when we make the drinks on the boat. Do as much work at home as
possible before you head out for the day. Our boat-day drink recipes require limited fresh ingredients and prep work, so they are easy to make quickly on the spot. They also allow you to throttle the amount of liquor in your drink carefully — we’re not concerned with using actual measurements — to minimize or maximize your buzz so you can be responsible, but still enjoy a good tasting beverage. (Except for maybe the Yellow Jacket. That one stings a little so be careful!)
The best advice we can give you is to be safe out there, get creative, keep it simple and always bring enough for friends!
PHOTOS BY BRIAN HALL
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
Tequila of choice, either blanco or reposado
Blended fresh pineapple
Agave
Fresh jalapeño
Instructions
1. Prep your ingredients by blending chunks of pineapple with agave, water, ice and slices of fresh jalapeño. Do it shortly before leaving on the boat for best results.
2. Keep the mixture cold in an insulated cup. The colder it is, the less ice you have to mix in on the boat.
3. To mix your drink, pour over ice and add tequila as needed.
PICTURED: ANNIE SEURER
Ranch Water
Ingredients
Casamigos Blanco or Espolon Blanco
Topo Chico seltzer
Fresh lime juice (ignore the incriminating lime juice bottle in the photo)
Instructions
1. Take a few sips off the top of your Topo Chico.
2. Squeeze fresh lime into your bottle, to taste.
3. Top with tequila.
4. Cover the bottle’s opening with your thumb and turn slowly to mix.
5. Enjoy straight from the bottle or pour over ice.
The Warbird
Ingredients
Frigate 8-year rum
Coconut water
Instructions
1. Take a few sips off the top of your coconut water. We like using Vitacoco’s 16.9-ounce cardboard bottles that are safer, easier to compact for trash, and more environmentally friendly than a plastic bottle or aluminum can.
2. Pour your rum right into the coconut water.
3. Close and shake.
4. Enjoy straight from the bottle or pour over ice.
Mexican Yellow Jacket
Ingredients
Compoveda Extra Añejo Tequila
Spicy honey
Instructions
1. Prep by making a simple syrup with spicy honey and a small amount of water. Bring it to a boil, stir for 2-3 minutes, or until incorporated. Let it cool.
2. Store your honey syrup in a bottle to bring on the boat.
3. Mix with tequila thoroughly in a cup before adding ice.
PICTURED: TREVOR JOHNSON
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