Miami, Fla., June 17, 2020 — Over 100 yachts and luxury recreational vessels with a heroic passenger manifest of nurses, doctors, firemen, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, and law enforcement first responder heroes will cruise the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to Haulover Cut in Miami, Fla. in an inaugural flotilla event on Saturday, July 11, 2020.
First Responders Freedom Flotilla: Hospitality for Heroes salutes first responders by celebrating the great outdoors with a relaxing day on the water in beautiful South Florida. The flotilla is organized by Capt. Tony Estrada, a yacht captain and administrator of the Captains On Call volunteer network. The event benefits First Responders Children’s Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in New York City following 9-11 to benefit children of first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.
With a national scope, First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) grants college scholarships for children of first responders killed in the line of duty and helps first responder families experiencing hardship in every economy, including Covid-19 pandemic. FRCF is financially supported by Elton John, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Ryan Seacrest and celebrities giving back in appreciation to front-line heroes.
A portion of all donations will benefit Baby Mehaffey, the soon to arrive child of the late first responder, Kevin Mehaffey. Mehaffey passed away after a car fatality in South Florida on May 15, 2020 at age 30. However, he lived life to the fullest, having contributed to his community as a firefighter and EMT, as well as a certified commercial and rescue diver, 100-ton USCG captain and yacht broker.
The yachting community hosts this free flotilla honoring Mehaffey and all first responders. No registration is required for safe mariners practicing social distancing and marine industry sanitization protocols. This event will be streamed as an interactive experience with live feed from participating yachts.
All first responders are welcome to enjoy the day on the water; get details and register to be on a boat at www.1stRCF.org/flotilla. All boaters are welcome to join the flotilla cruise emanating from The Wharf’s locations in both Fort Lauderdale and Miami, departing at 11AM for the Haulover rendezvous. Check route updates at www.1stRFC.org/flotilla. In the event of inclement weather, the flotilla will be moved to the soonest available day.
Thank you for supporting service-based industries and front-line workers to rebuild our local communities. “Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro
Shoreside supporters can donate or purchase a burgee, t-shirt or commemorative item on the website at www.1stRFC.org/flotilla. Text FLOAT to 76278 to donate now. Top-tier donors will also enjoy the inaugural cruise on 7-11 as a sponsorship perk.
For more information, direct media inquiries to Lisa Overing of Megayacht Media at 504-579-2021 or megayachtmedia@gmail.com. For marine vessel information, contact Capt. Tony Estrada at 224-805-1963 or tony@bookouryacht,com. For charitable donations and grant requests, please contact Joanna Black of First Responders Children’s Foundation at 646-912-2681 or joanna@1stRFC.org. Use #FLOAT4HEROES and #FirstRespondersStrong in social media. Thank you to our early sponsors including Ballyhoo Media, Megayacht Media, and BookOurYacht.com.
The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors for tourism on July 1, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Aviation announced.
The country is reopening under the guidelines of its new “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan,” which will be an approved, comprehensive guide of health and safety protocols across the country.
The program covers everything from entry and departure via airports and seaports to extensive health and safety protocols aimed at mitigating risks for all visitors and residents alike.
The reopening will come in several phases.
On June 15, The Bahamas will allow boaters, yachters, and private aviation to return to the destination.
These smaller groups will allow what officials are calling a “more controlled segment to test the country’s new measures.”
During that period, commercial airlines will be permitted to bring in Bahamian citizens, legal residents, and homeowners qualifying for economic permanent residency, along with any immediate family members and significant others of these groups.
All those who return will have to register at a Bahamian embassy or consulate and obtain a COVID-19 test with a negative result.
In the first phase, hotels will reopen for staff to return to work and put in place all of the new measures.
The second phase, which begins July 1, will allow for the resumption of international travel.
That includes both international and domestic airlines; hotels and vacation rentals like Airbnb and HomeAway; and transportation.
So what can travelers expect?
All visitors will receive temperature screenings by healthcare personnel.
Travelers must wear face masks in “any situation where it is necessary to enforce physical distancing guidelines, such as when entering and transiting air and sea terminals, while navigating security and customs screenings, and at baggage claim.”
On departure, flights will be scheduled at every other gate to provide “as much distance between flights as possible.”
On-island, hotels, and other accommodation providers will have to enforce extensive health and safety protocols, ranging from limiting the number of guests in elevators to discontinuing buffets.
“The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation believes it is an absolute baseline requirement for consumers to have a comfort level that The Bahamas is a safe and healthy destination to visit, and the ultimate goal is for that to remain the case,” the Ministry said in a statement.
Accordingly, the reopening plan will continue to be monitored, with dates subject to change “based on COVID-19 trends.”
Head to Virginia’s most eastern coast for a fishing getaway.
By Chris Knauss – Southern Boating June 2020
Anglers seeking a diversity of fish while visiting a relatively small region can’t go wrong by trailering their boat along the Maryland and Virginia coast. With the Chesapeake Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, and a fairly thin slice of land separating the two, you can bounce back and forth like a pinball finding fishing spots and adapting to changing weather patterns.
Where to Go
Start at Virginia Beach, Virginia, and head north along U.S. Route 13 or start in Ocean City, Maryland, and head south. During the summer months, the list of fish species shoaling these waters is exhaustive, but here’s a sampling: striped bass, bluefish, flounder, speckled trout, cobia, croaker, white perch, Spanish and king mackerel, black drum, red drum, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, dolphinfish, marlin, and even tarpon.
In 2018, Annapolis resident John Loe landed and released an 85-pound tarpon that he caught while fly fishing in the seaside shallows of Virginia’s eastern shore. Anglers can find huge redfish (red drum) up to 50 inches at places like Buoy 42A off Bayford, Virginia, in the Chesapeake Bay. Redfish will hit 7- to 10-inch soft plastics like BKDs or Z-Mans tipped with a ¾- to 1-ounce jig head. Similar-size reds as well as striped bass and cobia also like the shoal areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT). Artificial reef and wreck sites off Ocean City and Virginia’s coast host flounder, bluefish, tautog, sheepshead, and triggerfish.
For tarpon, Capt. Jack Brady recommends anchoring up and soaking chunks of fresh bait on a fishfinder rig with enough weight to hold bottom. A medium-heavy rod and reel holding 20-pound braid or monofilament along with 20 feet of 50-pound test leader is a standard setup. Place a fishfinder clip over the leader and add a large barrel swivel, then attach four feet of 80-pound mono leader snelled to an 8/0 circle hook. Burtons Bay, Hog Island Bay, and Fisherman Island are all good places to look for tarpon on Virginia’s shore.
Let’s Go South
Since I tend to avoid crowds, especially nowadays, let’s skip the popular Ocean City, Maryland, fisheries this month and start this trip in Chincoteague, Virginia, and head south. That way, you’ll only need one state fishing license. But first, a bit of an overview.
White Marlin begin to cruise Gulf Stream waters off the Virginia Coast this month.
Chincoteague and the entire Virginia coast offer similar fishing opportunities with myriad inlets and inland points to target for shallow-water casting and bottom fishing, all the way until you get down to Cape Charles and the CBBT, which is even more fishable. If the weather’s cooperating, and you’ve got an ocean-worthy vessel, you can launch at an oceanside boat ramp and head to the offshore canyons for deep sea fishing. Tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, sharks, and white and blue marlin are found wandering along the western edge of Gulf Stream waters 50 miles off the coast. You can also leave your trailered boat in a parking lot for the day and opt for a charter with one of many experienced offshore skippers available for hire.
The wrecks and reef structures from six to 14 miles off the coast are easily accessible and hold seabass, tautog, and flounder. Closer to shore and in the inland waters, you can find flounder, bluefish, striped bass (known here as rockfish), and speckled trout. Bounce over to the Chesapeake Bay side and you’ve got seven artificial reef sites spanning the length of the peninsula that hold spot, croaker, rockfish, redfish, flounder, and more. Striped bass and speckled trout can be targeted in the grass flats.
Ideal boats to explore the inland waters and shallows are skiffs and midsize center consoles from 18 to 26 feet that allow you to glide over skinny water at times and take advantage of the many public and commercial launch ramps in the region. Take it slow and keep an eye out for shoals. A push pole can come in handy to keep quiet in the shallows and to push you off a sandbar. Wind, tide level, and current can create some dynamic conditions, so watch the weather carefully when choosing your launch site. Concrete boat ramps on the peninsula are plentiful. In Accomack County, they’re found at Annis Cove, Gargatha Landing, Greenbackville Harbor, Parkers Creek, Pitts Landing, Queen Sound, Quinby Harbor, Schooner Bay, Southside Chesconessex, and more. If you’re cruising and have a kayak, the inland bays are ideal for paddling and fishing.
The 17.6 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel offers plenty of structure that attracts fish for anglers to target.
Curtis Merritt Harbor in Chincoteague provides access to Chincoteague Bay as well as other seaside inlets and bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Blackfish Bank Artificial Reef, about six miles east of Chincoteague, was initially created with 40 armored personnel carriers and nearly 100 New York City subway cars. The harbor facility is open 24/7, so purchase the $5 temporary launch permit, valid for seven consecutive days, at the town office or at the harbor. The police department also sells permits when the town office is closed. A good place to pamper yourself after a day of casting is the Marina Bay Hotel & Suites, but there are many other options. Anchor Inn on the Chincoteague Channel allows you to tie up at its marina so you won’t need to launch every day. Capt. Bob’s Marina offers transient slips and can accommodate vessels up to 30 feet long.
Chincoteague is best known for its flounder fishing. When the flounder return from their winter hideouts, they take up new residence in the many marsh guts and channels behind the barrier islands. Flounder hunt where the depths change. Drop-off edges where bait like to hangout are where you’ll find them. Good places to drop your line are Four Mouths and Chincoteague Point. Flounder will ambush live and dead bait with shiners, minnows, and squid strips as typical offerings. Artificial lures like Gulp! swimming mullets will also catch them. Keeping a tight line and jigging off the bottom is a productive technique. Adjust your jig size from ¼ ounce to 2 ounces to hold your bait in the current. Fishing around the inlet, you might also encounter Northern kingfish which seem to prefer shrimp-, clam-, or crab-flavored Fishbites.
Wachapreague
You’re likely to find better fishing for flounder a little farther south in Wachapreague, known as the Flounder Capital of the World, our next stop. Fish the drop-offs and you’ll get some hookups. A good place to check out is the mouth of the main inlet or “off the Coast Guard Station.” Flounder from the ocean swim past there headed for the bays. The most consistent spot is “Swash Bay.” Think like a fish hunts and you’ll be successful, intercepting them as they go after baitfish in transition areas on moving tides. On a flood tide, try sunny spots over the mud shallows. Staying overnight or for a few days? You can’t go wrong with Teasers Fisherman’s Lodge. The one drawback to Wachapreague is that it’s very popular for flounder, so venture a bit farther south to Quinby and Oyster on the coast side or Onancock on the Chesapeake side. They might be a better choice as there are plenty of fish in those locations with less competition.
Cape Charles
Our final stop this trip is Cape Charles; however, there is a downside for anglers: If you don’t live there, you’ll have to leave at some point. The scenery is beautiful even if the fish are finicky, but the whole lower end of the peninsula is extremely fishing-friendly. The Cape Charles Yacht Center and The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek are fine places to tie up for cruisers. Cape Charles Town Harbor also offers transient slips. The town has many charming bed and breakfast accommodations and hotels. Kiptopeke boat ramp on the Chesapeake Bay is a good spot to put in a trailered boat for an $8 fee. The area called the “Concrete Ships,” which forms a breakwater for the boat ramp, often holds some hefty striped bass.
You can find stripers and speckled trout at the Cape Charles, Cherrystone, and Hungars Creek inlets. Casting spoons and topwater lures along marsh edges and stump fields will produce a mix of stripers and trout. Casting swimbaits, such as white Gulp mullets, will work along with drifting soft crab baits in the guts and channels for trout and red drum. Of course, there’s the 17.6-mile CBBT that offers an immense amount of fish-attracting structure and hosts an incredible amount of fish species this time of the year. And if you’ve got the time, the Virginia Beach inlets, Rudee and Lynnhaven, are also very fishable now.
Anglers looking to take the Virginia eastern coast fishing road trip featured in the June 2020 issue will find a number of accommodations along the way to regain your equilibrium and catch up on some sleep after a long day on the water.
Chincoteague Anchor Inn (757) 336-6400 anchorinnhotel.com
Best Western Chincoteague Island (757) 336-6557 bestwestern.com
Channel Bass Inn Bed and Breakfast (757) 336-6148 channelbassinn.com
Comfort Suites (757) 336-3700 choicehotels.com
Onancock The Charlotte (757) 787-7400 thecharlotte.com
The Inn at Onancock (757) 789-7711 innatonancock.com
Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast (757) 787-7311 1890spinningwheel.com
Grand Bahama and Great Abaco rebuild their lives after Hurricane Dorian.
Hurricane Dorian left a huge path of destruction in Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, but with the massive outpouring of help from donations and volunteers, many places are now up and running again. To date, Southern Boating’s GoFundMe online fundraiser has raised $18,750 that’s been dispersed equally between the Bahamas Red Cross, the Bahamas Official Hurricane Relief, and World Central Kitchen. The Bahamas is still recovering, the rebuilding continues today, and it’s never too late to help out. SouthernBoating.com/donate
Relief efforts have shown that the Bahamas community is strong and determined. Many hotels, airlines, tour operators, attractions, marinas, and restaurants resumed business on Grand Bahama and throughout the Abacos. “Though the road to recovery has been challenging, we are confident that the Abacos will be back stronger and better than ever before,” says Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation.
Joe Dargavage, managing partner of Romora Bay Resort & Marina and the de facto spokesperson for the Association of Bahamas Marinas and for yachting and boating tourism in the Bahamas, reacted immediately after the hurricane. “We helped lead a major part of the relief effort right here in Harbour Island and at Romora Bay,” he says. “We had the first eighteen center consoles based here at Romora Bay and at Eleuthera that actually went into the Abacos when no one else was even allowed.” In addition, Dargavage and Peter Maury, owner of Bay Street Marina in Nassau, started to get the message out that 95 percent of the Bahamas was still open to keep the Bahamas on track for another stellar yachting season.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 put a halt to most of the ongoing progress and the Bahamas has shut its borders, but when it’s time to reopen, resorts and marinas will, for the most part, be ready to go.
GREAT ABACO
Abaco Beach Resort is set to resume full operation with a new 200-slip, state-of-the-art marina with customs and immigration services, new fuel dock, new restaurant, upgraded guest rooms, and the return of the Hurricane Bar at Marinaville. abacobeachresort.com
Demolition and cleanup are still underway at the Treasure Cay Marina so no boats or barges are allowed entry until further notice; however, relief vessels and pleasure craft can utilize the harbor channel moorings for overnight stays. There is a mooring fee for pleasure craft that is payable at the Treasure Cay Fuel Station which is open daily from 8AM to 4PM. Vessels are allowed to offload relief items at the fuel station. treasurecay.com
Orchid Bay Marina is open seven days a week to serve fuel only with the roadside pump. Plans are in place to begin rebuilding the first of two docks, and the restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday for dinner with a limited menu. orchid-bay-marina.com
Many hotels, lodges, guest houses, and cottages are up and running throughout the islands, and the airport on Marsh Harbour has resumed flight service. The Disaster Reconstruction Authority reports that electricity will be fully restored on Abaco by May and that cleanup efforts are still ongoing.
GRAND BAHAMA
Freeport is still rebuilding, but the majority of hotels and resorts are open, as well as island attractions, dive sites, and restaurants. The airport reopened last November.
The Grand Bahama Yacht Club is open with 24-hour security, a fuel dock, laundry facilities, and a newly renovated Olympic-size swimming pool. It’s also a designated Bahamas Port of Entry. “Restaurants are open, beaches are open, tours are open, and the fishing is wonderful,” says Carolyn McCulley, whose husband is the manager of the Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
Port Lucaya Marina has power and water. All docks are open, and guests receive complimentary use of services at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. grandbahamayachtclub.com
“Deep Water Cay and Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina closed after Dorian and will be closed for years, if they ever reopen,” says Dargavage. “Blue Marlin Cove in West End and Running Mon are both open.”
RELIEF EFFORTS
In September 2019, World Central Kitchen went to the Bahamas to help people in need by distributing hot meals to shelters, community centers, and hospitals in Nassau, as well as communities around Freeport and Abaco. As of February, the Chef Relief Team, made up of more than 4,000 volunteers, had served more than 3 million meals in the Bahamas.
Today, WCK has established programs in Grand Bahama and Abaco to help residents begin to cook again in their homes. WCK created a voucher program for families to be able to shop at small businesses and launched a series of farmers’ markets to distribute free fresh produce for residents. These markets, which are open three times a week around Abaco, are meant to help people get the ingredients they need to feed their families.
There are so many other foundations and individuals, including yachts, cruise ships, and freighters that continue to send aid and offer their services to rebuild Grand Bahama and the Abacos for which everyone is so grateful and deserves a heartfelt thank you.
The beauty of the new Palm Beach flagship goes beyond her good looks.
By Kate Lardy
Packed with more than a thousand vessels snuggly docked fender width apart, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show can overwhelm even the most fanatical shopper. When boat after white boat line up in a row, they can all start to blend together. That was the scene on some docks at the November 2019 show, that is until you got to B dock. There, within a majestic display, was a 70-footer whose stately dark blue hull and enduring lines trimmed in golden teak caught the eye, a Palm Beach 70. It looked as if it had traveled through time from the Great Gatsby era, yet belonged in the present, able to achieve that timeless quality that eludes many models.
The classic lines, teak appointments, and attention to detail, along with modern amenities and hull design, give the Palm Beach 70 a clean, timeless look.
Designed for the Times Aesthetics, though, are only the beginning of this yacht’s beauty. Behind the surface of the classic design is a very modern machine, whose combination of fastidious design and construction and outside-the-box weight savings makes it surprisingly fast and efficient. Palm Beach Motor Yachts introduced its flagship 70 this past fall in response to requests from clients who wanted to grow their yachts within the Australian brand. Five feet longer than the previous fleet queen (the PB65), the 70 is a highly customizable flybridge model offering up to four staterooms and able to reach 38 knots.
When you consider the source, the speed makes sense. The yard was founded by Australian sailor Mark Richards, who is, as marketing director Joel Butler succinctly puts it, “a speed freak.” Line honors winner of the grueling Sydney Hobart yacht race nine times as the skipper of Wild Oats XI, Richards carries over the racing mentality to the motoryacht world in his role as CEO, intensely focused on efficiency, weight control, and attention to detail. “Mark can be a tough guy to work for sometimes because he’s a perfectionist, but the owners win out of that,” says Butler.
Designed for Efficiency
That efficiency starts with the semi-displacement warped hull. “This means it’s super fine in the bow and rolls into soft shoulders that just sort of fold all the water away so you get no hull slapping,” Butler says. “It’s incredibly flat aft and has six to eight degrees deadrise. It’s built like a racing boat.” As for construction, the hull and all components are fully vacuum-infused for consistently even distribution of the vinylester resin that makes the yacht as strong and as light as possible.
The most efficient system, hence the standard power for the Palm Beach 70, is 1,000-hp Volvo Penta IPS 1350 drives. The first hull equipped with these drives recently clocked 37.6 knots in preliminary sea trials and is expected to make the target 38 knots after some finishing touches. Shafts are always an option for any Palm Beach boat, and the owner of the premier hull (the one displayed at the Fort Lauderdale show) picked the Volvo Penta D13 shafts. These give him an efficient cruise at 24 knots and top out at 32.8 knots. At cruise speed, fuel consumption is 24 gallons per hour for each engine, which means the yacht can go for 793 nautical miles at a good clip.
If you’re looking for a flashy rooster tail to accompany the fast pace, this is not the yacht for you. The hull is designed to slice through the water rather than using precious energy to climb on top of it, so the wake is barely discernible. The design has the added benefit of being quite shallow. The draft with IPS drives is just over four feet while shaft propulsion gives closer to three-and-a-half feet, so all of the Bahamas is fair game.
Everything from the deck up is fully infused carbon fiber, which keeps the overall weight down and the center of gravity nice and low. Also helping to keep the weight centered and low for improved performance is a system the yard custom engineered for the IPS drives. Instead of mounting the engine blocks aft, on top of the drive head as is typical, they place the blocks for the engines amidships and run a single piece carbon fiber drive shaft back to the pods. “That pulls a heap of weight out,” says Butler, not only by replacing heavy steel with lighter carbon fiber, but also because carbon fiber doesn’t need the extra componentry that steel does to reduce the harmonics; there’s no need for intermediate bearings, he explains. It’s innately quieter.
Designed for Personal Preference
The interior layout above and below deck is designed on the owner’s personal preferences. In this case, the galley is to port of the helm station.
With three guest staterooms and one generous crew cabin, the first hull nicely shows off the capabilities of the flagship’s accommodations. The first owner chose to situate the galley on the main deck to port of the inside helm station. Down a few steps forward leads to a wide master stateroom to port and a queen-berth VIP cabin in the bow, each with private head. To starboard is a convenient laundry room and a cozy twin-berth cabin tucked under the helm station whose ensuite doubles as the dayhead. This layout was drawn in order to accommodate the six-foot, three-inch captain, giving him what Butler describes as “the Hilton of crew quarters” under the galley, accessed from the salon. The interior design is very much what you would expect to match the classic exterior styling with lots of warm satin-finished teak paired with pleasingly neutral fabrics. It’s simple, clean, and shows a lot of boating common sense with nary a sharp corner in sight.
The expansive master suite is midship to port with the VIP cabin in the bow.
Of the seven sold hulls, only the last two are similar, says Butler. The others have been adapted to suit very personal preferences. Take, for instance, Hull No. 2 which recently arrived in California. This owner opted for a single, cavernous stateroom below lavished in high-gloss teak.
Richards personally works with each client to design their ideal boat. “When [Richards] steps on board this boat, he doesn’t see the surface, he sees behind it,” says Butler. “He knows what the fixing is behind that and what the skin is behind that and everything it is made of because he’s been involved in the entire design process. He can fully customize on the spot with the customer, and they know that they’ve got the right guy that’s going to build their boat right.”
On deck is a cockpit set up for alfresco dining and a foredeck seating area akin to a bowrider. This recessed nook at the bow is a styling point reminiscent of the commuter yachts that the Palm Beach look mimics. Trailing the hull is an expansive swim platform, and up the ladder from the aft deck is the flybridge, another comfortable lounging spot to enjoy all-around views or take the controls. On the first hull, the radar mast here lowers with the help of an electrical actuator to clear low bridges, a custom request of the owner from North Carolina.
These Australian boats seem to have hit home in America with the seventh PB70 sold during the Fort Lauderdale boat show. Butler confirms that U.S. owners commissioned all but two hulls. The demand has already created a backlog so if you want one, act fast; there’s currently an extra six-month wait time tacked onto the 12-month build.
The three models for Southern Boating’s annual swimsuit photo shoot shared the spotlight with three, just as beautiful, Blackfin Boats.
By Steve Davis, Southern Boating April 2020
When it’s warm, boating becomes a favorite pastime, and as winter turns to summer, the swimsuits come out of storage for swimming, sunning, and water sports. For those in the far south, such as Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, it’s a year-long happening. To highlight Southern Boating’s annual swimsuit issue, Blackfin Boats offered up three of its hottest models to show what fun in the sun is all about.
Blackfin was set to debut the newest edition to its lineup, the 242DC, at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last October, but before the world could see the new dual console, Southern Boating got the first peek in September when the versatile boat shared the camera lens with three beautiful swimsuit models. Also in the camera’s eye were the 272CC and the 332CC.
The Blackfin 242DC features a foldaway transom bench, an optional Garmin or Raymarine electronics package, and insulated baitwell.
Blackfin feels the 242DC (27’ 5” LOA with engines, 8’ 10” beam) is the ideal mix of fishing performance and recreational luxury. The dual-console design allows easy walk-through access from the stern to the bow with a variety of seating options, including a foldaway transom bench. Everyone on board will enjoy the wet bar with sink, the 35-quart Yeti Tundra cooler, and Porta Potti (an electric toilet with holding tank and transom shower is an option). Anglers have plenty of gunnel- and transom-mounted rod holders, an insulated baitwell, and in-floor fish boxes with macerated pump-outs. A walk-through transom door makes it easy for swimmers or for fisherman reaching to grab the catch. The fiberglass hardtop with powder-coated aluminum framework is equipped with an additional rod holder, LED overhead lighting, and spreader lights. With Blackfin’s Advanced Carbon Fiber Technology (ACT) hull laminate, Core Rigid Technology (CRT) molded composite stringer grid, and Closed Mold Technology (CMT) fiberglass hatches, the 242 DC is strong enough to reach the fishing grounds or the family beach.
The 272CC (29’ 5” LOA with engines, 9’ 4” beam) is known at Blackfin as a “battlewagon with built-in finesse.” It can handle the toughest seas and keep you dry inside. Built with the ACT hull along with the CRT stringer and grid system and CMT hatches, this center console has a fold-down transom seat with flip-up backrest, a 30-gallon see-through baitwell with a cutting board lid, and a patented pantographic head door that opens with minimal interference for the walkway. The hardtop has a tempered glass windshield with wiper and power-actuated vents, and the helm area incorporates helm seats with flip-up bolsters, a pull-out (and removable) 45-quart Yeti Tundra cooler, freshwater sink, bait prep station, and slide-out tackle/utility boxes. There are plenty of rod holders, storage areas, seating, and a Fusion Apollo Series stereo with JL speakers and a four-channel amplifier. Whether fishing or entertaining, the 272CC provides a secure and comfortable ride.
Winner of the 2019 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award, the 332CC (35’ 10” LOA with engines, 10’ 6” beam) offers “one of the smoothest rides in its class.” It is ideal for the dedicated fisherman, yet offers comfort and space for family and friends. The tackle station/entertainment center is extra wide for rigging or setting up cocktails, and the two Yeti coolers give both lots of options. Two fish boxes with macerated pump-outs can keep the cooler fish free, and there are lockable rod storage compartments under the port and starboard combings. Add to that two insulated baitwells (35 and 20 gallons), raw- and freshwater wash down faucets, rod holders everywhere, plenty of storage, and Garmin, FLIR, and Raymarine electronic packages, and fishing is serious business. On the other hand, a walk-through transom and side dive door offer water sportsmen easy access to the water, and the bow seating arrangement includes a large sunpad for relaxing while cruising to the beach. The 332CC can accommodate 900 horsepower through twin outboards, and its stepped hull, built with the same technology as the other Blackfins, will improve performance and have greater fuel efficiency.
Every Blackfin Boat is designed by fishermen, but becomes the perfect recreation vessel for snorkeling, diving, and family fun, even swimsuit models. blackfinboats.com
Century Boats Acquires Luxury Brand Vanquish Boats
The 95-year-old company expands its model lines, distribution, and service network with a return to its classic American roots
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Century Boats is excited to announce the acquisition of Vanquish Boats, Doug Zurn designed and builder of premium center console, dual console, cuddy, and runabout dayboats renowned for their beauty, classic American styling, and exceptional performance. Proudly a part of the American boating experience since the 1930s, this merger is an example of Century Boats’ continuing commitment to providing the best designs, highest quality, and essential features in an expanding model line for today’s boating lifestyles. The existing Vanquish models will soon be reintroduced as Century Coronado, which signals a return to the company’s roots and is in keeping with the natural evolution of the brand for the 21st century. Additional benefits of this merger include a dramatic increase in the dealer distribution and service network, and greater availability of boats with production being moved to the main Century facility in Zephyrhills, Florida. Both Century Boats and Vanquish were represented by Anchors Aweigh Capital(AAC), a boutique investment banking and consulting firm focused exclusively on the maritime industry.
Lloyd R. “Skip” Sorenson, CEO of Century Boats says, “Vanquish is known for producing stunning designs in the New England tradition, rooted in timeless quality and craftsmanship.” He also added, “This merger represents a natural expansion of our model portfolio which will be mutually beneficial across our line of fishing and family boats.” The decision to rebrand as Century Coronado is in recognition of the acclaimed line of Century Boats produced through the mid-20th century.
Morgan Huntley, the Owner of Vanquish Boats will stay on as Chief Operating Officer of Century Boats and will continue to lead production and product development for the company. “Becoming a part of Century Boats is the best next step as they have the experience, production capability, and legacy brand recognition that will ensure more boating families will be able to experience and enjoy these amazing boats, ” said Huntley.
Mike Moran, the Managing Director of Anchors Aweigh Capital said, “There is great synergistic energy between Century Boats and Vanquish Boats, and their classic American portfolios respectively complement each other.” Moran continues, “We’re excited to oversee the transition of Vanquish and see the two go to market.”
ABOUT CENTURY BOATS Century Boats has been designing and building a variety of family and fishing boats for more than 94 years with an emphasis on quality, attention to details, and best in class dealer and customer service. Family Fun, Fishability, Luxury and Reliability are the hallmarks of every Century boat.
Everyone knows the purpose of stabilizers on a boat—to keep it stable. In other words, to prevent the boat from rocking and rolling not only while underway but also at anchor. There’s nothing worse than being at anchor trying to calm your body down from that swaying sensation after being out in the waves and swell all day and the boat can’t sit still.
Marine stabilizers were primarily built and installed on large, ocean-going, commercial vessels, but as boating became more of a recreational pastime, it wasn’t long before stabilizers found their way into the hulls of cruise ships, then superyachts, and now yacht lengths less than 100 feet. It wasn’t just one design that followed that time line, but all of them, from fins to rotating tubes to gyroscopes, and as technologies advanced (and prices dropped), so did the ability for stab10ilizers to adapt to any size boat and for boat owners to have one.
Gyroscopic stabilization was in the forefront of that technology when Elmer Ambrose Sperry Sr. became seasick on an Atlantic voyage in 1898. Sperry built upon the work by Marinus Gerardus van den Bos in 1885 and Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe’s invention of a usable gyrocompass in 1906 that could accurately find the direction of true (geographical) north no matter the vessel’s motion, weather, or amount of steel surrounding it. Sperry produced a gyrocompass that was easier to manufacture in 1908, but it was Sperry’s seasick voyage that prompted him to figure out a way to use the properties of a gyroscope to counteract the effect of waves on ships. The gyrocompass uses a continuously driven gyroscope to find direction, but alone, a gyroscope, simply put, is a mounted wheel that can spin rapidly about an axis whose orientation is not affected by the tilt of the mount because of the physics behind the conservation of angular momentum. To avoid a physics class, the gyroscope detects the deviation of an object from its desired orientation, so when installed on a boat and the boat rolls, the gyroscope counteracts that roll.
Sperry’s compasses and stabilizers were adopted by the U.S. Navy, the first installation in the World War I transport ship USS Henderson in 1917. It had two 25-ton, 9-foot diameter flywheels and was able to reduce roll to three degrees in rough seas. In 1932, the Italian passenger liner SS Conte di Savoia had three flywheels 13 feet in diameter that weighed 108 tons. It was because of such weight and bulk that gyrostabilization gave way to other forms, but with the continued advancement of technology and manufacturing processes, the gyrostabilizer has made a comeback.
This past February at the Miami International Boat Show, Seakeeper introduced the smallest marine stabilizer ever designed for boats as small as 23 feet—the Seakeeper 1. Compared to the size and weight of the first gyrostabilizers, the Seakeeper 1 measures only 22.9 inches long, 23.6 inches wide, and 15.7 inches high and weighs just 365 pounds.
Shep McKenney, who introduced the Hinckley’s line of Picnic Day boats and JetStick technology, and John Adams, a naval architect who pioneered Maritime Dynamics’ ride control systems, joined forces in 2001 to develop a practical and modern gyrostabilizer system. Their first prototype went into a Viking 43 in 2006, and in 2008, Seakeeper officially formed and launched the M7000 for boats up to 55 feet. By 2013, it had produced 1,000 units and in 2014, Seakeeper launched its first line of five stabilizers and hasn’t looked back.
The Seakeeper 1 has a new look and design that includes a window on top to show off the flywheel capsule and rounded edges for a streamlined, compact unit. Because of its small dimensions, the stabilizer can install beneath a seat. It is completely contained with no part of the sphere hanging below the point of installation for a flush mount. The Seakeeper 1 only uses 12V DC power. The flywheel capsule is vacuum sealed which cuts the power requirements in half, reduces the weight, and enables the flywheel to spin about three times faster (up to 557 miles per hour). In fact, the smaller package has the stabilizer up and running in 15 minutes. The capsule also keeps the flywheel, bearings, and motor isolated from the marine environment.
To keep the inner workings of the stabilizer cool, Seakeeper has patented a cooling system that removes heat from within the enclosure and dissipates it through a glycol/seawater mix. Smart technology gives the stabilizer active control to optimize torque so the Seakeeper automatically and instantaneously reacts to the sea state at all speeds and sea conditions. A passive-controlled gyro needs to shut down in rough conditions and faster speeds.
The Seakeeper 1 has a control keypad on top of the unit, and a new dash display allows control from the helm. All Seakeeper gyrostabilizers eliminate up to 95 percent of boat roll in vessels from 23 feet to 75 feet. More than 12 boat manufacturers have plans to integrate the Seakeeper 1 into their newest models, but don’t let that stop you from fitting your boat with one. A simple leaning post installation usually takes only two days for small boats. The Seakeeper 1 will be available for shipment beginning June 2020 and will retail for $14,900. seakeeper.com
Along a wide stretch of beach just south of Jacksonville, Florida, is a place to cast away and clear your soul.
By Steve Davis, Southern Boating January 2020
The last time I was in the BVI, I tucked deep behind a reef around the point from Marina Cay and Scrub Island to have a quiet, safe anchorage without the bustle of the charter fleets moored in front of the restaurants and bars on the islands. We were the only ones there because it’s a spot few realize is navigable.
The reef broke the swell and provided that soothing, repetitive sound of breaking waves as the boat gently swayed with its rhythm. It’s a soothing, somewhat secure feeling, but as a captain, there’s always a little bit of caution knowing that as peaceful as it is, something could still happen that raises the hair on your skin and requires immediate action.
What if you could take away that uneasy feeling and sit on the deck staring out over an open sea or have the wave’s rhythmic pulse lull you to sleep…without any rock and roll? A visit to Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts does just that.
When It’s Time
All of us need to have a moment when it’s time to put the world on hold and calm ourselves from within. Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts welcomes you to a retreat that allows you to reach that nirvana by doing nothing at all or letting your mind and body release its energy through a plethora of activities, relaxing at the spa, and savoring world-class cuisine.
There are two beach locations just a quick golf cart ride apart and only a 40-minute drive from Jacksonville International Airport, an easy trip for those up north with their boats wrapped and on the hard. If you’re making the passage up or down the Intracoastal Waterway and need some time off the boat to, you know, play golf or tennis, have a spa day, let someone else do the cooking, or take a long walk, St. Augustine Municipal Marina is a 45-minute drive and Palm Cove Marina is only 15 minutes away, both with transient docking and services.
Room with a View
There’s something to be said when just about all of the rooms have “oceanfront” in the description. It’s easy to understand why that soothing, “behind the reef” comfort is felt; each room has a patio or balcony that opens to the ocean. Only the Historic Inn has rooms off the beach, but each has resort, lagoon, or ocean views. The Inn opened in 1928 and showcases the grandeur of that era. Guests have the convenience of shopping and dining within steps of the elevator, and the beach is just across the street. The Inn’s Island View room overlooks the Ocean Golf Course’s 9th hole island green.
Beachfront accommodations
In addition, the resort offers 33 well-appointed, oversized suites that feature sophisticated interior design and furnishings in a variety of layouts. From the Presidential Suite to the oceanfront rooms, you’ll have the sea at your steps with the comfort of a stationary deck.
So Much to Do
Whether you stay at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club or The Lodge & Club, there are plenty of activities to keep you moving, if you so desire.
With numerous umbrellas and chaises lining the sand, laying out and doing nothing is a popular option, but even so, the wide stretch of beach goes for more than 25 miles without a break, one way, and for some, it’s hard look down the infinite beachfront and not get up for a leisurely walk. Besides, there are really nice shells to collect. If jogging is one of your disciplines, then it’s impossible not to get up and go. Playing in the water is exercise when boogie boards, surfboards, and kayaks are available, not to mention beach games, and it’s just as much fun to take one of the beach cruiser bikes for a ride.
Relax in the family pool or get some exercise in the lap pool.
It’s easy to spend all day on the beach, but with four pools at The Inn & Club and the two at The Lodge & Club, you certainly don’t have to. Each have adult-only pools and fitness/lap pools as well as areas for families, not to mention spots to grab lunch and drinks.
Speaking of fitness, both locations have fitness centers with more than 40 exercise stations that include treadmills, elliptical trainers, Stairmasters, bicycles, rowing machines, free weights, and more. There are a multitude of exercise classes as well as the best of all: steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi tub. Personal trainers are also available.
Every morning, the resort provides each room with a newsletter that lists the day’s activities, including kids’ programs, events, fitness classes, a chef’s corner of daily delights, tide information, and descriptions of all the dining and lounge venues, shopping options, and recreation options along with times and what they offer.
The Court and the Course
Besides the beach, the pools, and the fitness centers, there’s two other games that will get your heart rate up: tennis and golf. Sure, you’ll need to walk the course to get your steps in, but being outside in the fresh air with that special “cut grass” aroma surrounded by palm trees, a cool sea breeze, and a park-like setting, golf is intended to ease the mind…assuming you don’t let wayward shots interrupt your mental calm. Don’t let the good walk spoil.
Enjoy a round of golf at the Ocean Course!
Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts has two 18-hole courses: the Lagoon Course (located on-site) and the Ocean Course (including the infamous 9th hole island green). The Lagoon Course winds through pine trees, palms, and oaks that provide narrow fairways and tight greens. The lagoons create a beautiful setting, but are in play on 11 of the 18 holes. Keep your shots straight. The Ocean Course was designed in 1928 and selected to host the Ryder Cup in 1939, but the event was canceled due to World War II. It shows the quality of the course design and has served as a site for U.S. Open qualifying rounds. It is currently going through an $8 million renovation with completion set for this fall. The course plays tough with 99 strategically placed bunkers, elevated greens, and dramatic undulations throughout the fairways, all to help provide a relaxing game, right? A complete pro shop, lessons, clinics, repair shop, practice areas, rental clubs (and shoes, in case you left them on the boat), and the 19th hole lounge and restaurant will keep your game sharp and celebrate a day better than being in an office.
If tennis is your game, the Racquet Club is an official ATP World Tour tennis club. Tomãs Gonzalez is the director of tennis and makes sure enthusiasts receive a full complement of training, instruction, and activities to make your time on the court fun. A fully stocked pro shop has all the gear you need.
There are 15 Har Tru clay courts with eight lit for night play, private teaching courts, and a full staff of USPTA and USPTR teaching professionals. The Club is known for its intense summer tennis camp, and since tennis is definitely a sport that gets your heart pumping, there’s a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi waiting in the locker room, or you could walk next door to The Spa.
The Spa Treatment
If you’ve never been to a spa before, you’re in for a treat at The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club—a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that combines opulence with grandeur. High ceilings, statue fountains, a gourmet café, and gift shop set the mood for more pampering than you’ll need in one day, meaning you may have to go back. A therapeutic massage melts the stress away, and the steam room, sauna, and hot tub will defrost any up-north cold and rejuvenate your well-being. A new cryotherapy center promotes natural healing and wellness, albeit using cold temperatures. Add a facial or scrub, a purifying wrap, or treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure, or a new hairstyle. It’s all there to make you feel relaxed and refreshed.
On the Menu
Throughout the day, you have to keep your body nourished, and not just with water. Start your day at the Inn’s Gourmet Shop that offers an assortment of pastry and Starbucks coffee or just stop by for homemade ice cream later, since the Inn Dining Room serves a full breakfast menu.
Dinner on the beach!
If you’re at the beach, the Surf Deck Grille offers a variety of signature cocktails along with Florida coastal cuisine, which includes fish dishes, locally sourced vegetables and greens, and specialty pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. The Beach Side Snack Bar also serves burgers, salads, cold-pressed juices, and more. Over at The Lodge & Club, the Barefoot Bistro is a poolside food truck with salads, sandwiches, a kids’ menu, and frozen treats.
The Golf Club Dining Room overlooks the Lagoon golf course and has an awesome menu with signature sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch, and steaks, local seafood, and specialties for dinner on the deck along the lagoon or inside with expansive windows to gaze at the course setting.
As the sun sets, freshen up and head to the Seahorse Grille for an oceanfront, “upscale-but-casual dining and cocktail experience.” If you arrange it ahead of time, the Chef’s Table is in the kitchen with room for four to watch the chefs in action up close and personal as you’re treated to a 10-course tasting menu.
The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s gourmet cafe and lounging area
The tasting menu is a new twist to the Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts’ culinary lineup and may see its way as a regular in the dining rooms. It’s an innovative way to sample the chef’s culinary style with portions that are just the right size. Chef Erik Osol produced a menu for a Health and Wellness weekend that started with Seminole Pumpkin Salad and was followed by Foie Torchon and Persimmon, Steak Tartare and Chicharron, Scallop and Finger lime, Miso Seabass and Chive sauce, New York strip steak with mushrooms and cured egg yolk, and ended with Bitterweet Truffle Mousse. Each course was paired with a wine chosen by Resort Sommelier Matheson Cory that made every bite a delight to the palate.
No matter how you put it, some places have what it takes to completely get away. You don’t have to use the Wi-Fi if you don’t want to, and surprisingly, playing tennis or golf, walking the beach, getting a massage, and enjoying the fine dining will trick your mind into thinking you’ve been away for weeks. Put your life on hold, if only for a few days, and feel rested, relaxed, and ready to face reality with a smile. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of those special places. pontevedra.com
Along a wide stretch of beach just south of Jacksonville, Florida, is a place to cast away and clear your soul.
By Steve Davis, Southern Boating January 2020
The last time I was in the BVI, I tucked deep behind a reef around the point from Marina Cay and Scrub Island to have a quiet, safe anchorage without the bustle of the charter fleets moored in front of the restaurants and bars on the islands. We were the only ones there because it’s a spot few realize is navigable.
The reef broke the swell and provided that soothing, repetitive sound of breaking waves as the boat gently swayed with its rhythm. It’s a soothing, somewhat secure feeling, but as a captain, there’s always a little bit of caution knowing that as peaceful as it is, something could still happen that raises the hair on your skin and requires immediate action.
What if you could take away that uneasy feeling and sit on the deck staring out over an open sea or have the wave’s rhythmic pulse lull you to sleep…without any rock and roll? A visit to Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts does just that.
When It’s Time
All of us need to have a moment when it’s time to put the world on hold and calm ourselves from within. Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts welcomes you to a retreat that allows you to reach that nirvana by doing nothing at all or letting your mind and body release its energy through a plethora of activities, relaxing at the spa, and savoring world-class cuisine.
There are two beach locations just a quick golf cart ride apart and only a 40-minute drive from Jacksonville International Airport, an easy trip for those up north with their boats wrapped and on the hard. If you’re making the passage up or down the Intracoastal Waterway and need some time off the boat to, you know, play golf or tennis, have a spa day, let someone else do the cooking, or take a long walk, St. Augustine Municipal Marina is a 45-minute drive and Palm Cove Marina is only 15 minutes away, both with transient docking and services.
Room with a View
There’s something to be said when just about all of the rooms have “oceanfront” in the description. It’s easy to understand why that soothing, “behind the reef” comfort is felt; each room has a patio or balcony that opens to the ocean. Only the Historic Inn has rooms off the beach, but each has resort, lagoon, or ocean views. The Inn opened in 1928 and showcases the grandeur of that era. Guests have the convenience of shopping and dining within steps of the elevator, and the beach is just across the street. The Inn’s Island View room overlooks the Ocean Golf Course’s 9th hole island green.
Beachfront accommodations
In addition, the resort offers 33 well-appointed, oversized suites that feature sophisticated interior design and furnishings in a variety of layouts. From the Presidential Suite to the oceanfront rooms, you’ll have the sea at your steps with the comfort of a stationary deck.
So Much to Do
Whether you stay at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club or The Lodge & Club, there are plenty of activities to keep you moving, if you so desire.
With numerous umbrellas and chaises lining the sand, laying out and doing nothing is a popular option, but even so, the wide stretch of beach goes for more than 25 miles without a break, one way, and for some, it’s hard look down the infinite beachfront and not get up for a leisurely walk. Besides, there are really nice shells to collect. If jogging is one of your disciplines, then it’s impossible not to get up and go. Playing in the water is exercise when boogie boards, surfboards, and kayaks are available, not to mention beach games, and it’s just as much fun to take one of the beach cruiser bikes for a ride.
Relax in the family pool or get some exercise in the lap pool.
It’s easy to spend all day on the beach, but with four pools at The Inn & Club and the two at The Lodge & Club, you certainly don’t have to. Each have adult-only pools and fitness/lap pools as well as areas for families, not to mention spots to grab lunch and drinks.
Speaking of fitness, both locations have fitness centers with more than 40 exercise stations that include treadmills, elliptical trainers, Stairmasters, bicycles, rowing machines, free weights, and more. There are a multitude of exercise classes as well as the best of all: steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi tub. Personal trainers are also available.
Every morning, the resort provides each room with a newsletter that lists the day’s activities, including kids’ programs, events, fitness classes, a chef’s corner of daily delights, tide information, and descriptions of all the dining and lounge venues, shopping options, and recreation options along with times and what they offer.
The Court and the Course
Besides the beach, the pools, and the fitness centers, there’s two other games that will get your heart rate up: tennis and golf. Sure, you’ll need to walk the course to get your steps in, but being outside in the fresh air with that special “cut grass” aroma surrounded by palm trees, a cool sea breeze, and a park-like setting, golf is intended to ease the mind…assuming you don’t let wayward shots interrupt your mental calm. Don’t let the good walk spoil.
Enjoy a round of golf at the Ocean Course!
Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts has two 18-hole courses: the Lagoon Course (located on-site) and the Ocean Course (including the infamous 9th hole island green). The Lagoon Course winds through pine trees, palms, and oaks that provide narrow fairways and tight greens. The lagoons create a beautiful setting, but are in play on 11 of the 18 holes. Keep your shots straight. The Ocean Course was designed in 1928 and selected to host the Ryder Cup in 1939, but the event was canceled due to World War II. It shows the quality of the course design and has served as a site for U.S. Open qualifying rounds. It is currently going through an $8 million renovation with completion set for this fall. The course plays tough with 99 strategically placed bunkers, elevated greens, and dramatic undulations throughout the fairways, all to help provide a relaxing game, right? A complete pro shop, lessons, clinics, repair shop, practice areas, rental clubs (and shoes, in case you left them on the boat), and the 19th hole lounge and restaurant will keep your game sharp and celebrate a day better than being in an office.
If tennis is your game, the Racquet Club is an official ATP World Tour tennis club. Tomãs Gonzalez is the director of tennis and makes sure enthusiasts receive a full complement of training, instruction, and activities to make your time on the court fun. A fully stocked pro shop has all the gear you need.
There are 15 Har Tru clay courts with eight lit for night play, private teaching courts, and a full staff of USPTA and USPTR teaching professionals. The Club is known for its intense summer tennis camp, and since tennis is definitely a sport that gets your heart pumping, there’s a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi waiting in the locker room, or you could walk next door to The Spa.
The Spa Treatment
If you’ve never been to a spa before, you’re in for a treat at The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club—a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that combines opulence with grandeur. High ceilings, statue fountains, a gourmet café, and gift shop set the mood for more pampering than you’ll need in one day, meaning you may have to go back. A therapeutic massage melts the stress away, and the steam room, sauna, and hot tub will defrost any up-north cold and rejuvenate your well-being. A new cryotherapy center promotes natural healing and wellness, albeit using cold temperatures. Add a facial or scrub, a purifying wrap, or treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure, or a new hairstyle. It’s all there to make you feel relaxed and refreshed.
On the Menu
Throughout the day, you have to keep your body nourished, and not just with water. Start your day at the Inn’s Gourmet Shop that offers an assortment of pastry and Starbucks coffee or just stop by for homemade ice cream later, since the Inn Dining Room serves a full breakfast menu.
Dinner on the beach!
If you’re at the beach, the Surf Deck Grille offers a variety of signature cocktails along with Florida coastal cuisine, which includes fish dishes, locally sourced vegetables and greens, and specialty pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. The Beach Side Snack Bar also serves burgers, salads, cold-pressed juices, and more. Over at The Lodge & Club, the Barefoot Bistro is a poolside food truck with salads, sandwiches, a kids’ menu, and frozen treats.
The Golf Club Dining Room overlooks the Lagoon golf course and has an awesome menu with signature sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch, and steaks, local seafood, and specialties for dinner on the deck along the lagoon or inside with expansive windows to gaze at the course setting.
As the sun sets, freshen up and head to the Seahorse Grille for an oceanfront, “upscale-but-casual dining and cocktail experience.” If you arrange it ahead of time, the Chef’s Table is in the kitchen with room for four to watch the chefs in action up close and personal as you’re treated to a 10-course tasting menu.
The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s gourmet cafe and lounging area
The tasting menu is a new twist to the Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts’ culinary lineup and may see its way as a regular in the dining rooms. It’s an innovative way to sample the chef’s culinary style with portions that are just the right size. Chef Erik Osol produced a menu for a Health and Wellness weekend that started with Seminole Pumpkin Salad and was followed by Foie Torchon and Persimmon, Steak Tartare and Chicharron, Scallop and Finger lime, Miso Seabass and Chive sauce, New York strip steak with mushrooms and cured egg yolk, and ended with Bitterweet Truffle Mousse. Each course was paired with a wine chosen by Resort Sommelier Matheson Cory that made every bite a delight to the palate.
No matter how you put it, some places have what it takes to completely get away. You don’t have to use the Wi-Fi if you don’t want to, and surprisingly, playing tennis or golf, walking the beach, getting a massage, and enjoying the fine dining will trick your mind into thinking you’ve been away for weeks. Put your life on hold, if only for a few days, and feel rested, relaxed, and ready to face reality with a smile. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of those special places. pontevedra.com
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Sperry’s compasses and stabilizers were adopted by the U.S. Navy, the first installation in the World War I transport ship USS Henderson in 1917. It had two 25-ton, 9-foot diameter flywheels and was able to reduce roll to three degrees in rough seas. In 1932, the Italian passenger liner SS Conte di Savoia had three flywheels 13 feet in diameter that weighed 108 tons. It was because of such weight and bulk that gyrostabilization gave way to other forms, but with the continued advancement of technology and manufacturing processes, the gyrostabilizer has made a comeback.
