Marine Event
Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and Northeast Florida events held on or near the water
Video of Theodore the Tugboat in Fernandina Beach
Theodore Too, the tugboat, was docked in Fernandina Beach, Florida, after traveling a solid 94 hours.
An update on the Vandenberg
In an effort to relieve fishing and diving pressure on the natural reefs more and more mothballed and retired government ships are being transformed into instant artificial reefs.
Sinking of the Spike
Located about 6 nautical miles offshore at GPS coordinates 30’22.489/ 80’53.692, the Coast Guard ship Spike is resting in 65’ of water. She is ready to both dive and fish and promises to be a huge addition to the local fisheries of N. E. Florida.
Speed Limit on Intracoastal Waterway
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the Ocean Highway & Port Authority are holding an interesting joint special meeting in Yulee, Florida. On Wednesday, July 15, atContinue reading →
Goffinsville Park Opens Soon in Nassauville
Nassau County‚Äôs newest public access to the river, Goffinsville Park, is scheduled to open on the 22nd of July. Located off of 107 in Nassauville, this new park isContinue reading →
Welcome Kingfish Tournament Anglers
There are plenty of trucks pulling boat trailers heading to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island for the 27th Annual Tournament of Champions Kingfish Tournament. This is a Southern KingfishContinue reading →
Nassau Sport Fishing Association Kingfish Tournament
June 17th, 2009 to June 19th, 2009 is the Nassau Sport Fishing Association‚Äôs (NSFA) Tournament of Champions in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This is one of the largest events onContinue reading →
The USS Vandenberg Becomes an Artificial Reef for Florida
On May 27, 2009 at 10:21 AM charges were detonated onboard the USS Vandenberg sending her, in one minute and 44 seconds, to the ocean floor off Key West Florida.Continue reading →
Calling all Shrimpers and Boaters!
Calling all Shrimpers and Boaters to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival on Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, the first weekend in May to participate in the blessing of the fleet.
Important Safety News for Offshore Cruisers
Coastguard quite monitoring outdated 121Mhz distress channels
Search Amelia Fishing Report
By: Jamie Deonas
Amelia Island has experienced a banner year for fishing both offshore and inshore. Earlier in the season the trout,
Closed Season on Red Snapper?
Federal action on snapper and grouper closures on the South Atlantic coast were postponed in mid-December, but the National Marine Fisheries Council promised a new effort to pass the amendmentContinue reading →
The Nassau Sport Fishing Association (NSFA)
The Nassau Sport Fishing Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Ten Acres Kraft Athletic Club. Membership is open to the public.
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Killer Bees on the High Seas
I recently came across an article that told of a story about swarms of bees traveling ‚Äúoffshore‚Äù near Florida‚Äôs east coast. The offshore part is what initially gained myContinue reading →
Destination Jacksonville
With 2007 summer season winding down most boaters are beginning to go through a small amount of withdrawals feeling their boating time will now be replaced with cool days andContinue reading →
















