Marine Event
Derelict Vessels Now Removed for Free
Florida municipalities will now be reimbursed for 100% to remove derelict vessels
Annual Redfish Spot Fishing Tournament September 19th
September fishing tournament benefits Folds of Honor, a organization committed to the families of the armed services who have been wounded or killed while serving our country.
2014 Blessing of the Fleet and Decorated Boat Parade
This traditional ceremony came to Amelia Island with the immigrants that settled here from Mediterranean fishing communities.
HMS Bounty Comes to St. Augustine
The Bounty sails the country offering dockside tours on the history of sailing vessels from a lost period in maritime history.
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, at 1:00 in the afternoon, these two groups are meeting to discuss…
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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 is handicap accessible and features restroom facilities, a concession stand, a playground…
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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 Kingfish Association sanctioned event and brings some of the most experience anglers…
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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 on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, annually attracting the world‚Äôs best…
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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. She is now noted as the second largest ship ever…
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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