Mariners Corner
Mariner tips for the water loving lifestyle
Fernandina Marina Manager Receives Certification
Fernandina Beach Marina Manager Joe Springer to receive certified marina manager designation.
Fernandina Beach Boat Ramp Closes for Dredging
The boat ramp at the west end of Ash Street may be closed during dredging of the Fernandina Harbor Marina.
Video of Theodore the Tugboat in Fernandina Beach
Theodore Too, the tugboat, was docked in Fernandina Beach, Florida, after traveling a solid 94 hours.
Giant Tiger Shrimp Caught by Fernandina Shrimp Boats
Giant tiger shrimp show up in Fernandina Beach. This aggressive and invasive species is causing alarm for wildlife experts.
Oyster Bay Yacht Club gets Management Facelift
Oyster Bay Harbour and Yacht Club offers a perfect natural waterfront plantation setting that invites special events and memorable moments.
Sharks off Amelia Island
We battled three sharks at a time in some instances, causing mayhem and lots of tangled lines and lost tackle.
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.
Fishing Rod Basics
Referring to a fishing rod as a ”POLE” draws a swift rebuke and a lesson on how poles are for flags or NASCAR starting positions.
Going Solo and Fishing Alone
Stalking and catching fish alone provides a certain stimulation I liken to finding an arrowhead in the woods or getting an unexpected check in the mail.
The Mayport Princess
Shocked by the blackness of the pre-dawn, I unloaded the beach chairs from the back of my Honda Pilot and stowed away the cooler for our daytrip on the “Mayport Princess”, which was reported to be the perfect fishing boat for a woman with a child.
Easily Overlooked Lofton Creek
Depending on the tide and salinity of the water, bream, black crappie, and a variety of catfish also inhabit the stained water of Lofton Creek.
Panama Canal is Almost 100 Years Old
Today the Panama Canal continues to do the exact job it was intended nearly 100 years ago.
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.
Will Shark Week Clear Out Amelia Island Beaches?
The Discovery Channel has unleashed “Shark Week” on its bloodthirsty viewers, which has given the cable network a tremendous ratings boon. Sunday night, August 2nd began this year’s horror week with the two-hour premiere “Blood in the Water,” which tells the true-life story that inspired the movie “Jaws.”

















