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For Long Island, New York-based entrepreneurial brothers Howard and Steven Silverstein, a fueling issue during a day on the water led to an a-ha moment that inspired an invention: the CLiX. Designed to prevent fuel spills, wasted gas and messy cleanups, the CLiX is a one-click spill prevention system for gasoline and diesel boats – a $39.95 funnel-shaped secure attachment that keeps every drop of fuel in the boat tank. With its custom-blended, biodegradable rubberized material and patent-pending technology, the CLiX is safe for users and the environment, helping boaters fuel up without the fuel ever overflowing onto the vessel or into the water.“I remember when my brother, Steven, asked me to come out on his boat for a day on the water. We had never been to the boat and were very excited about it. When we got there, it turned out that Steven had not been able to fuel it up that day as he normally would for company,” Howard said about the March 2024 outing at the Huntington Yacht Club in New York. “So, there I was, standing with him on the fuel dock while he fueled his boat up. He was calling out to his wife about the fuel level, and she was calling back. It was obvious that this was not like filling a car. It was stressful. I did not know that filling a boat was this difficult.” Steven explained the fueling dilemma to Howard, who examined the problem and instantly came up with a solution. “I sketched it out, and the unit you see now looks almost exactly like what I drew that day,” Howard said. Because Steven's fueling  problem was not unique to him, Howard knew he was on to something marketable with his invention. In October 2024, the CLiX officially launched at the IBEX show in Tampa, Florida. The positive feedback has been due, in part, to the fact that there is no other product on the market that does what the CLiX does. “It keeps the fuel in the fill tube and tank where it belongs,” Howard said. “It allows the fueling nozzle to activate the same way it does when filling a car, bringing that level of ease and eliminating all the stress of fueling.”  The Silversteins are currently working with select marinas for them to sell directly to their customers and for use by staff as they fuel boats. “We have programs where the marinas can act as either affiliates, receiving a commission for every CLiX sold through our site, or as partners where they buy at a reseller price and sell direct to their marina clients,” Howard said. They are also working on sponsoring programs at marinas. The pair has brought on new partner Greg Friedman to assist with these initiatives. “The programs are focused on the environmental impact of boating and what we all can do to help,” Howard saidT he Silversteins pointed to how marinas can benefit from utilizing the CLiX. “Few spills to clean up means less reporting and less possibility of code violations,” Howard said. “By acting as good stewards of the water around their docks, they keep it free of fuel, creating a healthy environment for the marine life, which marina owners and boaters care so much about." The CLiX won a coveted Innovation Award for 2024 at the IBEX show, and it was also featured at the New York Boat Show and the Miami Boat Show. Garnering these accolades has been a professional coup for the Silversteins, who have both thrived in various business positions throughout their careers. Howard is already working on several other innovative ideas that may continue to help boaters have tranquil experiences on the water.  

Welcome back to Yachting Unplugged! In this raw, unfiltered, and unscripted episode, Kim Sweers (Boat Boss) and Rick Thomas break down the hottest industry topics, including Miami Boat Show highlights, major marina developments, and the latest in yacht ownership education.

Interviewing Michele J Goldsmith is like gaining wise knowledge from a woman with such an array of world experience that you feel enlightened by the end of it. Michele has been in the boating industry for so long it is part of her identity. From working with intricate necessary boating products to being a superstar of the boating industry media world, her journey has been, as in all boating industry ones, varied and interesting. During this time she has gained substantial awards for her contribution to industry, gathered deep data that helps us all see what the future holds in the boating industry, and even visited Everest. Yet through it all her continuous drive, grace, and considered conversation has been a beacon for many women in this industry to look up to, be guided by and be grateful for. Michele has organised, and still does, some amazing female dominated events at key industry events like Miami Boat Show and METSTRADE and each one is attended by an abundance of women looking to hear, as usual, the positive messages she gives about what we can do, and what we can achieve. I am lucky enough to count Michele as a friend. Lunch with her is always filled with inspiration, determination and a generosity of spirit to see others rise that is a rare and very special quality not everyone possesses, but radiates in droves from Michele. There are some fascinating stats in this podcast....make sure you listen to it right to the end. Darling, thank you so much for your friendship and this interview I hope everyone enjoys our chat. #boatingindustry #boating If you are going to Miami Boat Show you can book for her event (which features as a guest speaker one of my other absolute favourites, also a dear friend, in the industry Michelle Hildyard of Raymarine) BOOK HERE You can find Michele here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-j-goldsmith-55a2b86/ Thanks dear listeners I really appreciate you ears Please review the podcast and help us reach more and more and thus share more and more knowledge, inspiration and incredible people in our boating industry and beyond to hopefully have them join us

Join hosts Kim Sweers and Rick Thomas on this action-packed episode of Yachting Unplugged, broadcasting live from the iconic Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale! Get the inside scoop on the latest yachting news and industry insights, featuring: - Pier 66 Reopening & Marina Developments: Discover how Fort Lauderdale's landmark Pier 66 is setting a new standard for marinas. - Industry Wins: Learn about the NMMA's landmark victory over NOAA's speed restrictions and what it means for the boating community. - Cutting-Edge Boating Technology: Dive into Brunswick's innovative ACES and boating intelligence initiatives, plus Aquila's revolutionary hydrofoil technology. - Miami Boat Show Buzz: Catch up on the hottest new boat models and trends emerging from one of the industry's biggest events. - Financial Outlook & Industry Trends for 2024: Understand key market insights that could shape the future of yachting. - Crew & Immigration Updates: Stay informed on crucial updates regarding work visas and immigration for yacht crews. - USSA Leadership Transition: Get the latest on leadership changes affecting the yachting community. For Pier 66: piersixtysixmarina.com For Miami Boat Show: miamiboatshow.com To contact Kim Sweers "The Boat Boss" & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/ To contact Rick Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/ Whether you're a yachting enthusiast or an industry insider, this episode is your ultimate source for unfiltered news, expert insights, and the trends shaping the future of boating. Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell icon for more exclusive updates! #YachtingNews #MarineIndustry #BoatShow #Pier66 #NMMA #NOAA #BrunswickACES #Hydrofoil #YachtCrewVisas #YachtingTrends #YachtingInternationalRadio #WeRYIR #YachtingUnplugged

In this warm and final episode of Yachting Unplugged for 2024, “Boat Boss” Kim Sweers and Rick Thomas invite you to share in their holiday joy and look ahead to what's on the horizon for 2025. They celebrate the season's festivities, talk about Kim's upcoming keynote at the Hartford Boat Show, and give a sneak peek into the Miami Boat Show. Along the way, they reflect on the highs and lows of the past year—market shifts, industry acquisitions, and global influences—while also opening up about the importance of taking care of your mental and physical well-being. Join them for honest conversation, laughter, and heartfelt wishes for a safe, happy, and fulfilling New Year. Cheers to a bright and exciting 2025! #YachtingUnplugged #BoatBossKimSweers #HartfordBoatShow #MiamiBoatShow #MarineIndustryInsights #BoatingLifestyle #MentalHealthAtSea

Hey Everyone, I'm coming to you from the Miami Boat Show in this episode. Following on from ICOMIA episode with Darren Vaux and Jeff Wasil, where they share the research and commitment by the marine industry to not only invest in sustainability but the development of products that improve the environmentally outcomes.  This is four quick catchup interviews with Suzuki, Mercury and Yamaha who share with me the technology and advancements in renewables, drop in fuels and ethanol's that can reduce the carbon footprint for the fleet of 12 million registered vehicles, by 15%. Suzuki Marine Brandon Cerka General Manager of Sales and Marketing  Jason Stimmel  Manager for Suzuki Marine Technical Dept of USA  Together they share the company vision and objectives of the environment sustainability project Ocean Clean Up, changes in packaging from plastic to paper, and the installation of micro plastic collections device on engines that actually collects micro plastics as you are cruising down the waterway. Further to this Suzuki has partnered with the plastic collections who you can send what plastics are collected to make your own plastic bracelet.  We sum up with all things Electrification and Hydrogen, EcoGen93 Fuel, Renewable and Ethanol Blend.  Yamaha Marine Dr Grant Suzuki - USA Chief of Technology shares the launch of the innovative world first hydrogen powered outboard motor options with cleaner technology and future carbon neutral.  Grant shared his story and studies that lead him to the marine industry.  Brad Massey - Yamaha Right Waters are the four pillars of sustainability. These are key objectives to support policy and regulations that are good for the environment and customers, which translates into involving them in the improvements and innovations that are a part of the solutions such as reef restorations.   Mercury Marine Dan Wright - Senior Category Manager of Electrification rattles off the long list of innovative outboard motors that Mercury have introduced and will be releasing onto the market in the future for smaller marine craft.  As usual you can find out more at www.theboatprincess.com I am so grateful to be able to bring this Miami 2024 update to you and share with our worldwide audience the bright future that is closer than a Bondi Beach horizon in Summer.   

Join us, Holly and Stephane, in the eighth season of the Covert Castaway podcast as we talk about the liveaboard cruising lifestyle, directly from the stunning Bahamas. In this episode, we introduce you to fellow cruisers Ray and Sarah from Kismet, sharing their captivating backstory, sailing dreams, and experiences. This 'at anchor' podcast offers an intriguing dive into the world of sailing and life on water amid the gorgeous Bahamian setting. ==== Welcome to Covert Castaway, our fully uncut experience meeting new people and sailing as liveaboard sailing cruisers on our performance catamaran SV AWEN, our Outremer 52. Join us as we meet wonderful new people in this lifestyle.  ⭐️Check out our new catamaran sailing blog! https://sailingawen.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SailingAwen/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingawen/

Jeff Wasil is the Director of the National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA) and I caught up with him at the recent Miami Boat Show.  Not only is he responsible for environment, health, and safety at the NMMA he also leads global marine regulatory development and is a key member of marine industry technical projects. With over 20 years of experience in emissions compliance, he was the perfect guest to follow ICOMIA President Darren Vaux's podcast where over two episode he shared the findings and learnings that Jeff goes deep and wide about in this episode. Jeff serves as the Chairman of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) Marine Engine Committee, and is the Chairman of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Board of Directors. He has also served as a project leader for NMMA's marine greenhouse gas emissions task force. In the last fifteen years this has let him to publish and present many technical papers on marine emissions including particulate matter, gaseous emissions, bioassay analysis, life-cycle emissions and alternative fuels even testifying before the U.S Congressional Committee on Science Space and Technology. We talk all things ethanol-extended fuels and biofuels such as biobutanol. Jeff is an avid lifetime boater and understands and appreciates the joys of recreational boating and in not surprisingly he grew up boating and fishing. What I loved about this conversation was Jeff's unique ability to break-down complex technical issues into easily understood topics and his humbleness in receiving multiple Environmental Awards including The Business Friend of the Environment Award, Green Masters Award, and The Earth Day Sustainability Award. You can find any one of his 100+ published articles and media including the Washington Examiner, Journal Sentinel, Boat US Magazine, Boating industry, Trade Only, Journal Times, as well as multiple outdoor recreation magazines. Or here on Linkedin Thanks again for listening and we are now looking for a few guests for the second half of the year so please reach out to me at www.theboatprincess.com if you would like to share your story.  See you on the water soon.  Nicky xx The Boat Princess     

I had a chance to sit down at the Miami Boat Show with David Levesqu, the Editor of Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine. We discussed the cruising life and his magazine!

On this week's show Sean checks in with Mike who is at the Miami Boat Show and then talks bass fishing with Captain Wayne Miller. 

Nicole and Josie talk about the absurd amount of water pollution throughout Miami beaches, and discuss ways the Miami Boat Show will help keep sustainability.

Food! Today we talk about how much food to bring and what kind and we share some of our cooking methods to minimize time, effort, and dirty dishes. Welcome to Covert Castaway, our fully uncut experience making the transition to being liveaboard sailing cruisers on our performance catamaran SV AWEN an Outremer 52. Join us as we talk about what we‘re learning as we sell our stuff, quit our corporate jobs, say goodbye to our family and attempt a circumnavigation on a sailing catamaran. ⭐️Check out our new catamaran sailing blog! https://sailingawen.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SailingAwen/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingawen/

Do you leave with full tanks or not? Today we talk about transatlantic passage preparation and how much fuel and water we think we need and the different philosophies, pros/cons of each.  Welcome to Covert Castaway, our fully uncut experience making the transition to being liveaboard sailing cruisers. Join us as we talk about what we‘re learning as we sell our stuff, quit our corporate jobs, say goodbye to our family and attempt a circumnavigation on a sailing catamaran.  ⭐️Check out our new catamaran sailing blog! https://sailingawen.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SailingAwen/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingawen/

Today we talk about our transatlantic passage prep around weather routing and what we use for communication, including Starlink. Welcome to Covert Castaway, our fully uncut experience making the transition to being liveaboard sailing cruisers. Join us as we talk about what we‘re learning as we sell our stuff, quit our corporate jobs, say goodbye to our family and attempt a circumnavigation on a sailing catamaran.  ⭐️Check out our new catamaran sailing blog! https://sailingawen.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SailingAwen/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingawen/

My experience in this years boat show, how it went and the highlights of the day --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unwindandwonder/message

If you are going to the 2023 Miami Boat show then I highly recommend checking out Hilton's Offshore Navigations new SAT@ NAV system. It is game changer. Also I share one seawitch tip that I mentioned in the last podcast and talk about a few split charter horror stories that Melinda Van Fleet and I had when we chartered fishing boats. Make sure to get caught up on my educational blogs: The Best Wahoo Trolling Advice-Trolling Techniques and Tactics for Beginners  Within the blog you will find my best wahoo trolling advice-trolling techniques and tactics for beginners just starting out. https://goodkarmasportfishing.com/the-best-wahoo-trolling-advice-trolling-techniques-and-tactics-for-beginners/ March will bring tailing condtions. Learn how to predict tailing condtions for epic Florida Keys fishing. https://goodkarmasportfishing.com/how-to-catch-mahi-mahi-in-the-florida-keys/ Are you having problems with finding a replacement hook for a trolling plug? Make sure to read my recent blog as I go into depth about hooks and the ones I am currently using vs. years past. https://goodkarmasportfishing.com/the-best-hooks-for-wahoo-fishing/ Thanks for listening. Capt. Ryan

In this week's BOAT Briefing, Caroline and Cecile discuss their highlights from the Superyacht Design festival in Cortina, as well as the most exciting debuts – and useful statistics – at this year's Miami Boat Show. In the news this week are two huge launches by Lürssen: 145m Luminance and 90m Project 1601. Finally, the team picks their favourite superyachts new to the brokerage market – see which yachts should be on your wish list. Links:  Superyacht Design Festival 2023: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/superyacht-design-festival BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/design-and-innovation-awards Yachts for sale at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/miami-boat-show-yachts-for-sale Watch: 145m Lürssen superyacht Project Luminance launched: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-superyacht-project-luminance-launched Lürssen launches 90m Project 1601: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-yacht-project-1601 The Italian Sea Group and Giorgio Armani unveil 72m superyacht collaboration: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/giorgio-armani-italian-sea-group-superyacht Baglietto launches first hybrid T52 model: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/baglietto-t52-hybrid-yacht-launch BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Episode 21:  This episode is Part 2 of the interviews Molley and Chad conducted from the Lake Cumberland State Dock Dock Crawl 2022 event.  People who embrace the lake life love talking about their boats, the experience and what makes lake life so special.  Note:  This event is definitely a party atmosphere.  They had a great time experiencing the fun and conducting interviews for the podcast.  Some of the interviews may not be suitable for children, so you may want to listen to Dock Crawl episodes when they're not around.  Did you miss Part 1 of this Molley and Chad at this event?  Click this link to listen to Part 1 of the State Dock Dock Crawl 2022. Interview with Susan and Jeff These two literally just met before sitting down for an interview.  Susan doesn't own a boat, but she's staying with friends who have boats.  If she were to win the lottery, Susan says she'd buy a houseboat to enable all of her friends to get together on the lake.  Jeff would also like to buy a houseboat with his lottery winnings.  He's currently experiencing life on the water with his kayak. Susan loves being in a cove on the lake, where the water is calm and relaxing.  It would be ideal to have just a couple of other boats anchored along with her.  She'd be able to play her own music without competing with the other boaters. Jeff went to a poker run, last year, for the first time.  He loved it!  They rented a houseboat and had a great time.  There was at least 15 people from several different states.  Jeff's owned a couple of boats, in the past.  One of them was a fishing boat.  Unfortunately, he struggles to find time to use it because of all of the activities with the kids. Interview with Courtney and Andrew (and Scooter) Courtney is helping to run the event this year.  Her mom, Tina, actually started the Dock Crawl 6 years ago to help people to really get people to know each other at State Dock on Lake Cumberland.  Unfortunately, Tina was injured in a boating accident during a poker run, in August.  She's recovering well and hopes to be back, next year. Courtney admires her mom.  Tina is definitely a free-spirt.  The first year of the event, the Dock Crawl just involved 1 row of boaters.  It continued to grow each year since then as more people joined in began making it the event it is today. The pandemic caused them to postpone the event in 2020.  In 2021, the event exploded with people and boats.  Andrew explains that the State Dock Dock Crawl usually begins on the 600 row each year.  Courtney and Andrew met through mutual friends, five years ago.  They both grew up on Lake Cumberland.  They had some interesting things in common and it lead to a great relationship. If Andrew wins the lottery, he would buy a 388 Skater Powerboat.  Courtney is in complete agreement.  Their goal is to go fast!  Molley describes a recent visit to the Miami Boat Show.  An optimistic sales rep did his best to get them into a new boat for poker runs.  Molley asks Courtney about the impact of the Dock Crawl on the local community.  The most important aspect is how it brings everyone together, according to Courtney.  The dock is big, so this is a terrific opportunity to meet people from other rows.  Friendships are made every year. The entire event makes it such a terrific time to enjoy the lake life on Lake Cumberland.  Chad explains why he loves Lake Cumberland. Courtney's favorite activity is just floating at the dam.  Andrew talks about watching the sunset around 8PM on the water.  It's a great way to finish the day. Molley asks the couple what they'd do, if they didn't have the lake life.  Courtney knows they'd be on the water somewhere.  They are really centered around the water.  She and Andrew are starting a new company, Aqua Supply Co.  They'll offer detail products, boating products, apparel and lots of boat-related items.  The group talks about a houseboat poker run that used to take place on the lake.  Scooter is a lake veteran and has been around for years.  The year Scooter's team won the houseboat poker run, he was actually skiing behind it at the time.  Scooter owns a Stardust houseboat.  It's a terrific boat.  Courtney asks Molley and Chad what kind of boat they'd buy if they won the lottery.  Chad wants a big pontoon with a couple of 600s on the back.  Molley would buy several boats.  Her first choice would be a 38' Formula open bow.  Andrew talks about how he and Courtney actually used to work a State Dock, at the same time, years ago.  He actually knew her parents before he met her.  Andrew worked as a houseboat captain and Courtney was the radio operator for the dock.  She always remembered his sunglasses.  Interestingly, Andrew helped with Top Chef, season 16, episode 8, called Whatever Floats Your Boat, including the captains from Below Deck. Molley asks if they had any advice for a new boater or someone considering buying a boat.  Andrew quickly answers, “Start!”  Just make the decision to do it.  It's about having fun.  Courtney comments how people at the dock will be more than willing to help you learn and figure things out.  We'd like to thank our friends for helping to make this episode possible.  Be sure to check out Part 1 and be sure to come back for Episode 22 (in 2 weeks) for more of our interviews during the Lake Cumberland State Dock Dock Crawl 2022. That's a wrap for this episode.  We hope you found it helpful, insightful and maybe a little entertaining.  Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider sharing it with your social media friends.  We hope to see you out there soon.  Until next time, here's to warm weather and calm waters! Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 15:  In this episode, Molley and Chad talk with their friends Mandy and Travis.  These friends have “the dock life” figured out.  They are basically live on their boat full-time.  Today's discussion will focus on what it's like to practically live on a boat and some tips they can offer to people considering doing the same. What Started the Dock Life for Mandy and Travis? Mandy explains that they started coming to Lake Cumberland about 15 years ago.  She worked with a lady who had houseboat at State Dock.  After a weekend event, Mandy took Travis back and they began spending a lot of time there.  They eventually bought their first boat, a Chaparral. Mandy and Travis were convinced that they wanted to buy a houseboat.  A few years ago, they decided to buy a cruiser Travis found for sale at the dock.  It took Travis a little time to convince Mandy to go this way, but the setup and amenities at their State Dock slip made the decision easier. When Did They Start Boating? Travis explains that his dad had a boat and he grew up boating on the river.  When he met Mandy, they started going to Nolin.  They quickly knew they liked the lake life.  Even after they bought their boat, they still continued staying with their friends on the houseboat.  Every Friday turned into a race to get back to the lake.  In previous episodes, Molley and Chad recommended picking a job to do.  Travis chose to drive the truck and Mandy got used to launching the boat off the trailer.  Mandy quickly became very good at handling the launch and getting it back onto the trailer. Molley recounts how her family had ski boats when she was growing up.  She and Chad bought a tri-toon, as their first boat.  Molley comments how difficult it was to get used to getting it back onto the trailer.  The first time she loaded it was a disaster.  Luckily, she got better with practice. Mandy, Travis and their Cruiser Their cruiser is a 34' Sea Ray.  It's sleeps 6 downstairs, with 2 more up top, if the canopy is up.  The dock is full of boats and boat owners.  It's a second family.  They enjoy it when they can spend time by themselves, before the crowd returns for the weekend.  Chad enjoys the early season because a lot of people aren't coming down yet.  The water's cold, but there's less of a crowd.  It can be very relaxing. Typically, Mandy and Travis are weekend warriors, when it comes to boating.  They tie up every Saturday, but they return to the dock at the end of the day or evening.  Mandy comments how the dock can be its own little city. Why Did They Decide to Keep the Boat at Lake Cumberland? For Mandy, it's because the lake is so beautiful and full of new places to explore.  At the same time, the people down there have become like family.  It's their happy place. Travis really enjoys early mornings on the lake.  It's such a big lake that there's always something to do.  He mentions the night trips to the dam are always fun.  Molley describes how they like to launch the boat later in the day, when the full moon is out.  It's a different experience when the moon lights up the lake.  Other Lakes Offer Different Experiences Mandy lists a few of the other lakes they've visited including Nolin, Rough River, Lake of the Ozarks.  She mentions that Lake of the Ozarks isn't really a tie-up place.  It's more about the local bars.  They've also visited Kentucky Lake.  None of them felt like are “home.” Pitfalls to the Dock Life Molley asks Mandy and Travis about some of the downsides living on a houseboat or fully embracing the Dock Life.  What should people consider. Travis jokingly comments that if you like to go to sleep early, consider which slip to buy because the people around the dock tend to be very social, especially on the weekends.  Chad talks about how some slips can be seriously customized for a good time.  Mandy explains there is a curfew for the music.  However, if you're not a people-person, the Dock Life may not be for you.  Chad recalls how people tend to pitch in to help others out, especially when they're docking boats or getting things ready.  It's about “family.” If They Won the Lottery, What Boat Would They Buy? Couples usually have 2 different answers.  Mandy says it would be houseboat and a Sunsation or Nor-Tech center-console to go with it.  Travis says he'd buy a 50' Sea Ray with a closed cockpit.  Chad and Molley recommend visiting the Miami Boat Show, if you'd like to dream.  Chad describes the trend of converting tugboats to upscale, live-abort boats.  What's the Best Thing about the Dock Life? For Travis, it's all about the people, combined with the chance to get away from reality and the stress.  The dock is its own community.  Mandy agrees, but also talks about the memories.  The lake is just a terrific place, regardless of the boat you may have.  Chad explains how he and Molley love just being out on the water.  There's plenty of sights to see, like waterfalls.  Winter Planning for Summer Activities Molley talks about how people like to start planning for the summer, as a way to help get through the winter months.  They try to take a January trip somewhere warm just to get the feeling back.  The group discusses how the have to transition between their winter and summer friends.  Catching back up with their summer friends is always fun.  Everyone is looking forward to returning to a normal summer, after the pandemic last year.  Final Thoughts about the Dock Life Experience Travis explains how he helps to transport the bags and luggage to the boat.  Having a good routine makes things much easier.  He comments that being together on the lake has actually brought them closer, as a couple. Mandy comments about the advice she received from someone named Poppy.  “You can always make more money, but you can't make more memories.”  The couple recently sold their houseboat, so Mandy really considers these words to live by.  We'd like to thank Mandy and Travis joining us for this episode.  It was a great episode. Maybe they'll plan a dock-side episode, in the future.  That's a wrap for this episode.  We hope you found it helpful, insightful and maybe a little entertaining.  Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider sharing it with your social media friends.  We hope to see you out there soon.  Until next time, here's to warm weather and calm waters! Don't forget to subscribe!

Pauly invites April from All Docked Up to share her recent experience at the Miami Boat Show, networking and promoting the All Docked Up platform! Pauly shares his thoughts and reflects on the show. Buzz is on vacation this week and you better believe Pauly is giving him a hard time. Pauly tells us a fun story about getting around in downtown Miami.Pauly and Captain Buzz are seasoned boaters, operating in the Chesapeake Bay, USA. Their stories, words of wisdom and best practices are applicable virtually everywhere. Get ready to learn and have a great time with two 'old salts' who have seen it all and done it all on the water.For more information on our all new app with instructions on how to download, visit www.alldockedup.com. Reach out to podcasts@alldockedup.com to share any questions, comments or suggestions you may have about the All Docked Up podcast and app!

No full episode this week, but instead a quick word from Captain Buzz! Buzz tells us about Pauly's trip to the Miami Boat Show and gives his Captain's Briefing for the week. 

On Idle Speed episodes you'll only hear from Christina & Myriaha. This week we went down the Miami Boat Show and this was our experience.Where to Find Us!Our WebsiteSuggest a GuestEmail: behindfishinglinespodcast@gmail.comBehind Fishing Lines Instagram -  @behindfishinglines Christina Weber's Instagram - @redfeeshMyriaha Luzzi's Instagram - @outofyourmindfishing Facebook - Behind Fishing Lines Podcast Patreon Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fishingpodcast)

With Valentine's Day in their wake, Capt. Kevin and Capt. Scott took some time to reflect on the week, and you'll be able to tell pretty quick whether they found themselves in love or hatin' life. Same goes for Capt. Ricky, but for an entirely different reason: he was doing some FFR (Fishing Forecast Research) at the Miami Boat Show! Ya gotta wonder...did Ricky just window shop, or did he pull the trigger????Get all the details, and the forecast too, of course.

On Idle Speed episodes you'll only hear from Christina & Myriaha. This week we  RANT about topics in fishing we don't understand (again), such as saltwater vs freshwater, live bait vs artificial, the saga of Corona Lights. We will also be going to the Miami Boat Show on Friday February 18th 2022. Message us on Instagram if you wanna meet up!Until Next Time, Christina & Myriaha  Where to Find Us!Our WebsiteSuggest a GuestEmail: behindfishinglinespodcast@gmail.comBehind Fishing Lines Instagram -  @behindfishinglines Christina Weber's Instagram - @redfeeshMyriaha Luzzi's Instagram - @outofyourmindfishing Facebook - Behind Fishing Lines Podcast Patreon Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fishingpodcast)

Un hombre acusado de ser un asesino en serie fue arrestado. Al parecer es el responsable de la muerte de dos desamparados.Autoridades arrestaron a un hombre, ex empleado del Canal 10, acusado de vouyerismo  por grabar videos de empleadas en lugar privados sin su consentimiento.Un ciclista murió al ser atropellado por un auto en Sunrise. El auto escapó de la escena.Una madre fue arrestada, acusada de maltrato infantil y negligencia con sus gemelos de 6 años de edad. Defensores de los derechos de los animales ponen alerta por la realización del Miami Boat Show que se hará en la bahía Biscayne.Informe especial: ¿Puede el coronavirus llegar a ser una endemia? 

Meet Stacey Dunn, Maui Jim Sunglass Evangelist, and learn about how Maui Jim got its start in 1980 in Lahaina, Hawaii. Find Your Next Boat: http://bit.ly/3mImrs0Hear about their proprietary technology that can combat intense glare and harmful UV and HEV light while bringing brilliant colors to life. Then, stay tuned for more news and notes in the world of boats, including NMRA marine trade scholarships, Miami Boat Show update, a look at the 2021 Harris Sunliner 230 Sport, and furry first mates!Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation's largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Galeon, Grady-White, Harris, Bennington, Crest, Mastercraft, Scout, Sailfish, Sea Pro, Sportsman, Scarab Jet Boats, Tige', Aquila, NauticStar, Nautique and Yamaha Jet Boats. MarineMax sells new and used recreational boats and related marine products and services as well as provides yacht brokerage and charter services. MarineMax currently has 63 retail locations in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Texas and operates MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company. For more information, please visit www.marinemax.com. Connect with us in one of our many storesFind your store: https://www.marinemax.com/storesFind your boat at MarineMax: https://www.marinemax.com/boats-for-saleMarineMax Website: https://www.marinemax.comMarineMax Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarineMaxMarineMax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinemaxonline

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ben Stein joins us to talk about some of the products that won Innovation Awards earlier this month at the Miami Boat Show.  Ben co-chaired the judging panel and he'll share details of the winners in categories pertinent to Loopers. 

La rédaction de Moteur Boat était au Miami Boat Show 2020. Elle vous raconte toutes les tendances et les nouveautés du moment, qu’elle a rencontrées aux États-Unis. Elle en profite aussi pour faire le point sur le marché nautique américain. Ce mois-ci, nous testons un nouveau format dans Radio Ponton, avec la division en 2 … Continuer la lecture de Les nouveautés du salon nautique de Miami 2020 dans Radio Ponton #9 – Moteur

I got to talk to Chris Hessin who is taking part in the TRP Fitness Challenge of doing 10k pushups in February. He shares about how he is tackling the huge challenge and we also talk about the Miami Boat Show. If you are going to be down there, come by the Yellowfin booth and do some pushups with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I got to talk to Chris Hessin who is taking part in the TRP Fitness Challenge of doing 10k pushups in February. He shares about how he is tackling the huge challenge and we also talk about the Miami Boat Show. If you are going to be down there, come by the Yellowfin booth and do some pushups with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Miami Boat Show in 2019 after meeting his dad Boyd, we got a chance to meet Willem Tomkies, on track to be a future Nascar champion. You saw him here first!! Check out the latest from BRIG here https://brigusa.com/

At the Miami Boat Show 2019 we got a chance to sit down with Boyd Tomkies the man behind Sirocco Marine and BRIG USA. You won't believe how fast his company has taken off!. Check out what they do here https://brigusa.com/

FINALLY, I sail east from Marathon toward Key Biscayne, Miami and the Miami Boat Show, stopping at Rodriguez Key near Key Largo, getting rained on, scraping through some shallow water, and having the usual misadventures.

One of my all time favorite episodes is with ELO from back in 2018. ELO runs an unique entertainment venue in Wynwood, Miami where he shows off his vast collection of cars from one off prototypes to super car classics. We sat down at the end of an event during the Miami Boat Show and he walked me through the history of John Delorean and how it was him that started the Muscle car revolution. Check them out here http://supercarrooms.miami/

CAT BOY aka Wiley Sharp Catamaran Expert sits down with us on an extremely hot day during the Miami Boat Show to talk about all things Catamarans. Check out his channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruB... And see what they have for sale over on the Denison website https://www.denisonyachtsales.com/

We are talking about Freedom RVing (Freedom Boat Club's sister brand), whom we met them at the Miami Boat Show back on episode 16b. And, we'll chat with Randy, their Membership Sales Manager, about the concept of using the boat club model now for RVing. We'll check-in to the Community Clipboard and share a fun Father's Day activity. And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Critters of Florida, Flori-DUH, Foods and Feel-Goods, and a segment from a brand new Roaming Reporter, Dave Butler from the Florida Beer Blog. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 19a:

We are talking about Freedom RVing (Freedom Boat Club's sister brand), whom we met them at the Miami Boat Show back on episode 16b. And, we'll chat with Randy, their Membership Sales Manager, about the concept of using the boat club model now for RVing. We'll check-in to the Community Clipboard and share a fun Father's Day activity. And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Critters of Florida, Flori-DUH, Foods and Feel-Goods, and a segment from a brand new Roaming Reporter, Dave Butler from the Florida Beer Blog. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 19a:

Captain Ryan and I met a few years ago on a sailing trip on S/V Libra from Pensacola to the Miami Boat Show. It was an awesome trip. I learned a whole lot about offshore sailing and I hope that I helped Ryan book a few more trips on Libra at the Miami Boat show. […] The post Sail Loot Podcast 064: Offshore Sailing with Captain Ryan and Sail Libra appeared first on Sail Loot.

The Ballyhoop Booth 337 Sportfishing Pavilion Last fall I started seeing the Ballyhoop all over Instagram and the You Tube. Genius idea to make a collapsible hoop net and market it to the recreational fisherman that has never seen or heard of a hoop net. I purchased a Ballyhoop earlier in winter.  I did have a problem with the net when it arrived, my wife emailed them a photo and they quickly called her back and they had new net delivered within a day or so. The customer service is awesome. They have a booth at Miami Boat Show this year so I would highly recommend you stop by and check out the Ballyhoop. If you are on the fence about purchasing one, just buy one, they work. Hoop nets have been around for ever. They were a well kept secret by the charter fleet for many years.  I bought my first one from a local guy in down here years ago. Reflex Plus Marine Flooring by Xact Customs Booth C486 C Tent ReflexPLUS is your best choice for durability, comfort and adhesion. Denser material is able to withstand the toughest abuse, and allows them to achieve detail work that is unmatched in the industry! Seamless designs are now an option and Xact Customs can give your boat a truly unique look. Combine all this with a warranty that includes adhesion,and the answer is clear, ReflexPLUS is the BEST floor you can put on your boat! Listen to my podcast and learn a little more about how Xact Customs cut my first marine flooring deck, which was SeaDek. Stay tuned for a future podcast as I will talk more about Reflex Plus Visit www.xactcustoms.com Seakeeper Slips 776 and 199 on the Water The Seakeeper is a computer controlled gyroscope that eliminates most boat roll, including the fatigue, anxiety, and seasickness that go with it. Typically, the Seakeeper weighs between 2% - 4% of boat weight. If you thinking about buying a Seakeeper now is the time to schedule a demo with them at the Miami Boat Show. Hard to believe that is has been nearly year now since I took my first ride on a boat with a Seakeeper. I was sold that day and Seakeeper changed my life as working charter boat captain in the Florida Keys. Make sure you are checking back through the show notes, I just recently updated Episode 021: How to Fish the Florida Keys Patch Reefs/Shallow Reefs. I included 2 free Florida Keys GPS spots, an example of a the new Strikeline Charts 3D Map of the Florida Keys patch reefs off of Key Largo, a detailed description of the tackle set-ups I use and the type of water quality I prefer for patch reef fishing. Thanks for Listening! Follow Me in Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys/ Like Me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodKarmaFishingCharters/ Remember, anytime you’re fishing “It’s All Good.” Capt. Ryan 305-619-2126 www.goodkarmasportfishing.com

    In this weeks podcast I review the Caddycan. Concealing and securing trash on my boat can be a pain as space is limited. A friend of mine gave me a Caddycan to try out that he picked up as swag from the Miami Boat Show a year or so ago.  I put the Caddycan through hell and back for over a year. Is is really worth the purchase? Check out my brutally honest review of the Caddycan in this weeks podcast.   Below is the description the Caddycan as published in the Florida Keys Free Press Article on September 26, 2019, it was written by Kevin Wadlow.  The Caddycan is a flexible lightweight and weathertight container with a 3.2 gallon capacity.  The zippered top has a self-closing opening that allows easy disposable of cans, water bottles or fishing line. The Caddycan keeps the trash out of site and safely away from the water. Features include a heavy 600-denier polyester fabric exterior and a quick clean vinyl liner. An interior compression coil that helps the Caddycan keep its 13-by 13.5-14 inch shape. Adjustable Velcro straps and plastic strips allow it to be quickly attached just about anywhere on the boat. Even if the Caddycan goes overboard, interior floatation device will keep it afloat for retrieval. 

Back in February at the 2018 Miami Boat Show, new recruit (at the time) to The International Seakeepers Society, Tony Gilbert broke down exactly what they do and why they do it. It's so true, often hunters are the biggest advocates for protecting the natural environment and the same can be said for boaters. Making sure we protect our oceans is something the industry takes great strides to do and Seakeepers is leading the charge. Check out the great work they are doing over on their website https://www.seakeepers.org/

If you don't know Suki then where have you been? Suki has been a firm fixture within the South Florida boating scene for many many years. At the Miami show this year we sat down with her and traced back how she got into this industry. If you want to book Suki for your next event, drop her a line here suki@YachtingToday.TV

During the GP Dock party at the Delano hotel during the Miami Boat Show, we met Domenica and Josh, a fantastic couple who were just at the show to see what a boat show was... little did we know how cool they were...

At the Miami Boat Show at Virginia Key in February 2018, we got to sit down with Dean Corbisier, the event guy for Suzuki Marine. We get to learn a little about the product, the company and the engine industry. Check them out here http://www.suzukimarine.com/

Stu Jones is the creator of the Florida Powerboat Club - which can only be described as being the dream job. He gets to create fantastic getaways for people with powerboats. Fast boats, girls in bikini's and Florida as his playground.. In a rare 30 minute one on one we learn how he started the club, the in and outs of the powerboat industry and what makes Stu a legend within the Florida boating scene. Join the club today https://flpowerboat.com/

At the Miami Boat Show 2018, we meet one of the most genuinely nicest people in the marine industry - Robert Moore - he has been at Mercury Marine for most of his professional life and what he doesn't know about their engines probably isn't worth knowing. We learn a little about engine, how Mercury got started and about the marine engine business. You can check out the latest from Mercury here https://www.mercurymarine.com

Harris Glaser and his brother Eric own and run Midnight Express Center Console Boats out of Miami, Florida. Arguably one of the most infamous brands within the marine industry and the boats they make today are still every bit as special. We sit down Between Two Yeti's with Harris on the last day of the Miami Boat Show to get a quick update on all things Midnight. Check them out here http://midnightboats.com/

The first in the series of 'In Bed With A Yacht Designer'. We weren't allowed to film within the hotel due to some silly policy so ... we filmed in Antonio Romano's hotel room at the Faena Hotel in Miami, during the Miami Boat Show 2018 and so started a new section of the show! Antonio Romano is one of the 3 founding partners of Hot Lab based in Milan. One of the hottest, excuse the pun, design studios in the marine industry today. We find out how they all met, how they started the company and what the future holds. Check out their work here http://hotlab.it/

Ron Cleveringa has worked for one of the most iconic American Superyacht builders for over 18 years - Burger Boats, established in 1863. We meet up with him at the Miami Yacht Show in February to learn about their latest project, a 48 ft mini superyacht, yes thats feet not meters! Check them out here http://www.burgerboat.com/ Burger Boat Company Burger Boat Company, founded in 1863, has a long tradition of constructing an extensive variety of vessels to meet the highest expectations. Burger designs and builds custom yachts made of aluminum and/or steel in a community known for extraordinarily skilled professional shipbuilders who take great pride in the quality of their work. Each employee is a practitioner of traditional disciplines, yet is eager to embrace meaningful innovations dedicated to providing you with exquisite craftsmanship that reflects your personal style, while seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology. Burger employees continuously demonstrate the company’s core values: integrity, honesty and commitment. Commitment to these values is what fosters trust in Burger, from the beginning of the process until long after delivery. As a result, every Burger is a reflection of the passion and loyalty each employee has for its customers. The Burger Design Team works with many of the world’s most respected designers and naval architects to create exceptional custom built yachts and commercial vessels. Burger designs and builds custom yachts and commercial vessels that set the highest standards for safety, reliability and quality of fit and finish. In addition, Burger offers a comprehensive array of services including: custom furniture design and construction; specialty metal and joinery fabrications; refit, repair and maintenance. The shipyard is a short distance from the local airport making it easily accessible by private jet. Commercial airline service is available from Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee or Green Bay, Wisconsin. Burger is also easily reached via limousine or the waterways of the Great Lakes.

In the VIP tent at the Miami Boat Show we got to sit down with John Jarvie, VP of Overseas Yacht Insurance to discuss the fallout from Hurricane Irma and the in's and out's of the Insurance business. With offices in San Diego and Fort Lauderdale check them out here http://www.overseainsurance.com/

On the last day of the Miami Boat Show we ventured over to the new show location on Virginia Key. We got a chance to sit down with Ritch Ragle, Director of North America Sales for Sea Ray Boats. Searay is one of the most storied brands in the marine industry, everyone has a Searay story and it was a pleasure to learn more about the origins of the company, the direction Brunswick the owner of Searay boats is taking in 2018 and to find out more about the man himself. Check out their latest models here http://www.searay.com/page.aspx/pageid/162570/Build-My-Sea-Ray.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwoMPcBRAWEiwAiAqZh-XsYqGVEFAWxbwlEkFuZAF208U4YzVn-0CnwFLYN8GNUN3tSyujFhoCbtsQAvD_BwE

Chad Clarke from AME sits down Between Two Yeti's with Zack Savage to discuss what makes Viking and AME the number one Sportfish and after sales support company in the USA. Check them out here www.atlantic-me.com

August 12, 2018 Bob Denison of Denison Yacht Sales is one of the Titans of the Marine Industry and he sits down Between Two Yeti's with Zack Savage and discusses his views on the new format for Yachts Miami, the yacht market in 2017 and give us some very useful fashion advice. Check out what Bob and the Denison team do here https://www.denisonyachtsales.com/

We sit down with James Maitland Between Two Yeti's to get the low down on the product that revolutionized how metal parts underwater behave on a boat. Check them out here https://oceanmax.com/

We sat down Between Two Yeti's with Marc Gadbois from Tradesmen International to discuss the Miami Yachts Show 2017 and life. You can check out more of what they do here https://www.tradesmeninternational.com/staffing/marine/

Hall’Em In Fishin’ is proud to bring you our bi-weekly series; the “Florida Fishing Report” brought to you by our friends at C&B Custom Jigs and Coastal Angler Magazine Fort Myers! In this episode our Hall’Em In Fishin’ team of expert fishing Captains will bring you the best fishing tips along with some invaluable angling advice for the beginner up to the seasoned individual. We start with Captain Alex Dolinski from Fort Myers Beach as he tells us the temperatures and fishing is heating up in his zone! Alex has some great tips and tricks to share with you about spring fishing both inshore and nearshore!  We continue our coverage of the Fort Myers Beach area and bring Captain Neil Eisner to the show. Capt. Neil is also an expert in jig fishing and talks about his exclusive use of our friends at C&B Custom Jigs along with some great redfish tactics.  We then move way south in todays report to Captain Jack Carlson of Two Conchs Charters in Marathon Key.Captain Jack says the bite is on and the Bull and Cow Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) are starting to show up.  He also gives a report on the Miami Boat Show where is is ordering a new fleet of boats following the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Captain Alex Dolinski of Spot On Charters in Fort Myers Beach returns to the microphone next to bring us a great new segment to the program and gives you his top picks for Waterfront Dining in southwest Florida! This part of our show will give you some great options to consider from casual to fine dining on the water. Todays menu serves up the Snook Inn in Marco, Island and the Riverwalk at Tin City in Naples! Tune in and enjoy this exciting new episode and as always don’t forget to subscribe to our variety of shows by clicking the links on our home page, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. (there are clickable links on our home page also) If you would like to inquire about a fishing charter with any of our team of Captains all you have to do is click on their link in the sponsor area of our home page also! We bring you Hall’Em In Fishin’ each week on www.hallaroundtownradio.com – See you on the water!!

Wanda Kenton Smith has worked in the boating industry since 1980. A journalist, she launched her career as editor of Water Ski and Windsurf magazines, and later worked as editor on additional trade titles in both the sailing and watersports sectors. She also has served as the marketing columnist for Soundings Trade Only since 1998, a post she still holds today. Wanda previously served as vice president of marketing for Regal Boats for 11 years prior to launching her own award-winning, full service advertising and PR firm for 13 years that serviced more than 35 global and national marine accounts. Today, Wanda serves as chief marketing officer of Freedom Boat Club, continues to consult on select accounts, speaks at industry events and is active in several marine industry initiatives. She is president of Kenton Smith Marketing, president of Marine Marketers of America and chairperson of the RBLC’s New Market Task Force.  She also is the event producer and publicist of Boaterz n Bikerz of America: Hull of a Tour.   On her first boating experiences.....When I was in middle school, my oldest brother purchased and refurbished a 19’ wooden sailboat and my family and I spent a lot of time on that sailboat on the river and local waterways. He had boated when he was younger and had always wanted to have access to a boat. I was obviously the fortunate one to enjoy the benefits of that. My brother and my dad taught me to sail when I was younger but I took a Coast Guard class years later when I was working at Regal Marine and I never looked back. That was a turning point.   On boating in her adult life.....We have owned five boats in my adult life. We had two Regals, a bowrider and a deckboat. My favorite boat that I have ever owned was the very first Super Air Nautique, when the whole wakeboard industry started. We were the kings of the lake and the envy of all of my daughter’s friends. We took them boating and wakeboarding every chance that they got. We also had a Hunter sailboat and a Scout dual console. I now have access to over 500 boats through the SW Florida Freedom Boat Clubs.   On her current boating lifestyle.....Now we like to get out and cruise. Go to waterfront restaurants. We really like going picnicking, finding sandy beaches and trying different locations.   On favorite boating destinations.....Two locations come to mind. The first is Italy. I had the opportunity to go boating in Portofino and Lake Como. It was absolutely spectacular. The second place is the Bahamas. Totally love that turquoise blue water and be able to snorkel and see all that fabulous sea life.   On starting in the industry.....I just got lucky. I was working in Miami and we had moved to Orlando and a friend of mine knew a guy who was advertising for an editor for Water Ski Magazine. I jumped all over it. Terry Snow was the publisher of the magazine and he took a chance on somebody pretty green and helped me launch my career. I went on from Water Ski to launch Windsurf magazine and then to edit Waterski Business, and then got into the agency side of my business.   On championing women in boating.....It was late in the 1980s and I was working for Regal Boats in charge of marketing Part of my assignment was to do competitive research. I went down to the Miami Boat Show to go and visit 25 different booths and to get information on products. I walked away with some interesting insight. First of all, nobody asked if I need any help. Sales guys wouldn’t give me the time of day. From a marketing research perspective that was fantastic. It struck me that no one at any of the booths took me seriously as a buyer. I started a conversation about it in the trade press and wrote a column about it. I went on to launch a training firm that I called Marine Marketing for Women. All told, I had the opportunity to personally train over 4,000 people! I feel like it was an important step in educating the industry about the buying power and the influence that women have in the industry.   On Freedom Boating Divas.....We launched Freedom Boating Divas for female members of the club. Our goal with the program is to make our female members feel more safe and competent at the helm and to provide opportunities to meet other women who share the same passion for boating. Here in Southwest Florida, we offer free unlimited training classes exclusively for the ladies that we schedule twice a month in different locations. The second part of that is the social part. By hosting social events exclusively for the divas they have the opportunity to meet with and mingle with other women who share the same boating DNA and passion.    On engaging new markets.....The RBLC was organized several years ago with the primary purpose of growing the boating industry. I chair the new markets task force. We had a VIP influencers group that represent different ethnicities and our task force addresses opportunities to engage new and diverse audiences to boating. Ultimately, our goal is to promote engagement. We are focused on three markets – all affluent Hispanic, Asian, and African-American markets. We produced an award-winning educational module that includes latest demographic and economic trends and the highlight is five outstanding case studies with best practices from boating companies who are successfully engaging and selling to these markets. All of the information and the webinar is available for free from download at the RBLC.org website.   On Boaterz n Bikerz of America: Hull of a Tour..... It originated from a conversation between myself and Jim Krueger. We were chatting one day during a ride and we talked about our bucket list and we both agreed that our number one bucket list trip would be doing a cross country ride from FL to CA. We planned it and thought it would be fun to mix in some boating activities and decided to invite others in the industry and our friends who also love boating and biking.   On the connection between boaters and bikers.....It’s a fact. I was at the National Sailing conference a few weeks ago and Bonnier shared some statistics – 18% of people who sail are also active motorcycle enthusiasts. There’s such a definite lifestyle crossover. Those of us who like to motorcycle and like to boat like that sense of freedom, that sense of adventure and escape that those lifestyle sports deliver.    On past tours.....It was 3,000 miles. We went from Destin, FL to San Diego. We rode the flatlands, through the scorching dessert mountains, we stopped at the Grand Canyon, plenty of spectacular coastlines, we experienced extreme heat, snow, rain, hail, thunder. It was amazing. We started at Legendary Marine at the yacht club, we had a sunset cruise in Texas aboard a 90’ party boat. And then we had a 2 ½ hour splash down in San Diego Bay aboard a brand new Beneteau poweryacht and sailboat. Our second Tour was the Freedom Ride. It went from Florida to Washington DC. We folded into the million bike extravaganza called Rolling Thunder that’s held Memorial Day in DC and it pays tribute to MIAs and POWs. We got to ride all the way down to the national Mall with veterans. It was a very touching and moving experience for all of us. We stopped at 5 different freedom boat clubs en route. In Annapolis we had an opportunity to board 7 different boats and watch a command performance of the Blue Angels. We had the Pacific Coast Rush. We shipped our bikes to Seattle and we rode down to San Francisco and took a loop out to Big Sur. We launched it at Alexander Marine with Regal Boats and did a launch party on a 78’ Ocean Alexander Yacht. Our splashdown was in San Francisco. We did a sunset sail aboard a large sailing Catamaran. The trip took us through the Glacier National Park. We cruised all the way down Pacific Coast Highway. We rode through the giant redwoods, literally through the trees. And we loved the twisting mountain ride of Big Sur and Monterey. It’s just moments that you’ll never forget, absolutely phenomenal.   On the 2017 Lobster Roll.....The event is July 15th-22nd. We’re starting in Portland and ride the Maine coast to Canada. We twist through the white mountains in New Hampshire. We make a stop at Cape Cod and then we splashdown in Newport, RI. For those of us who are bikers, we don’t like the typical tourist traps. We’re staying in some quaint small towns. We’re going to go whale watching, we’ll be tubing, lots of fun things getting off the beaten path.   On the importance of sponsors.....Freedom Boat Club is back as our title sponsor. Regal Boats is our boating sponsor. Soundings Trade Only is our media sponsor and I will be writing a blog which will be appearing every day of the tour. Sea Tow is sponsoring our chase vehicle so if we have any breakdowns they come and get us. BRP Evinrude is our power sponsor. Moose Landing is going to be hosting our launch party and two Freedom Boat Clubs are going to be participating with boat rides and Kenton Smith Marketing handles the publicity.   On how to participate.....You have to have a motorcycle license and we do require group riding experience but there is no cost to participate. I have a hotel planner with our discounted group rates. If anyone is interested about getting more information they can email me at wanda@kentonsmithmarketing.com or visit www.kentonsmithmarketing.com   On advice for getting into the industry.....It makes sense to talk to people in the industry. There is a lot of opportunity right now for technicians and people working on the service side. Find people who are willing to talk to you about what they do and what they enjoy most. If you’re a passionate boater and you love the water and want to be part of a dynamic industry, this is a great place to drop anchor. We have great people and sell fantastic products and are selling fun. I can’t think of anything else that’s more fulfilling and rewarding than this!

In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about equipping their new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran and boat and health insurance while cruising. Intro News We talk about our spring boat cleaning.  Lots of polishing and waxing.  See a couple of our favorite products below. Listener email -Stephanie from Lake Ontario, NY sent some great product recommendations that we have added to our Amazon store,  just look for the listener recommendations area. We plan to release the final Miami Boat Show video this week, check out our YouTube channel. Cruising Outpost Magazine is providing a one year subscription for us to give away to one of out listeners.  To enter, just subscribe to one or all of our social media sites, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   We will pick a subscriber on April 8th. Meet up with us the weekend of April 1st (Brandy's Bday weekend!) at Captain Hirams in Sebastian, FL (map)  We will also be at the Tortuga Music Festival April 15-17 at Ft. Lauderdale Beach.   We will also be meeting with friends at the Bahia Mar Marina across the street from the festival Interview - Part 2 with Out Chasing Stars Their boat, Starry Horizons, a Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Check out their blog, Out Chasing Stars and their YouTube channel to follow their cruising adventures.   They just transited the Panama Canal and made a passage to the Galapagos. Sailing News UK Reseach Ship Naming Contest, "Boaty McBoatface" leading favorite Students Track Model Sailboat Across the Atlantic  track the boats online here Ex-Google CEO Pays $4.75 for Boat Slip Cool Video of Global Ship Traffic via Satellite and AIS Product of the Week Our favorite marine polish and wax: Meguiar's M4965 Marine/RV Fiberglass Restoration System   Woody Wax is great for treating your decks and non-skid to repel dirt. Book Review:  Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor This book is loaded with great sailing, cruising, and boat maintenance tips   Amazon Store Please use our Amazon Affiliate link or if you are in Canada, use the Amazon.CA affiliate for anything you buy on Amazon or look at over 90 items we have in our TSR Amazon store.  We use all the items on our boat and include notes of why we like them.  We also added over 40 sailing and cruising books we recommend.  You pay the same low Amazon price and we get a small commission. Please help us Support Podcast We need your help to spread the word about the Podcast.  Please share the podcast with your sailing & cruising friends and ask them to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.  You can send them these links: iPhone iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sailing-rode/id1033604152 Android Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sailing-rode It also helps when you share the podcast links on social media and sailing forums. Please like or follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram  We will follow you too! Remember to tag your Instagram sailing related pictures with #thesailingrode Send us your feedback on the show and any show topic ideas to Crew@TheSailingRode.com Patreon If you enjoy the podcast, you can support us on our Patreon site and get some special rewards. Check it out at this link: https://www.patreon.com/TheSailingRode How it works:  Patreon is designed for you to support your favorite content creators.  You can support our podcast creations by signing up for various levels of support.  You can set a maximum monthly amount so if we release a lot of podcasts in one month, you still only pay your maximum amount.  In return, you get some rewards for your support.  It is kind of like giving us a tip or buying us a drink after a good show. Thanks for listening and all your support!  We wish you fair winds and hope to see you on the water soon. –  Steve & Brandy

In this episode, we talk about cruising the St. Petersburg Beach, Florida area.   We also talk about the Everglades Challenge small sailboat and paddle adventure race and we cover our decision to buy a modern design anchor. Intro News We spent the weekend Truck Tenting at Daytona Bike Week motorcycle rally.  See our Truck Tentin' video here. We visited with boating friends while at bike week, staying on their boat at a great Loggerhead marina nearby, and ate a great dinner at Caribbean Jack's restaurant next the the marina. We released the first video from trip to the Miami Boat Show,  two more videos coming out soon. We bought a new anchor!  Check out Mantus Anchors, they set quick! New boat cover,  we bought the 24'-26' but it is a few inches short so you may want to go up to the next size depending on your boat.   Cruising St. Petersburg, FL We anchored near Ft. Desoto Park, they have a great campground where you can pull your boat up near your site. We visited the start of the Everglades Challenge adventure sailing race.  A 300 mile race to Key Largo in small boats.  Video of Everglades Challenge race start. After the start of the race we sailed out Bunces Pass and went south the Anna Maria Island where we anchored off the beach and had lunch at the Sandbar restaurant.  They have an amazing Soft Shelled Crab BLT sandwich. Sunday was very windy and rough seas in the Gulf so we sailed around Bunces pass and posted our first Facebook Live Video.   Make sure to like our page to get updates on our next live video, we hope to actually be sailing next time, this one was just a test. Sailing News FBI arrests hacker after being rescued from sailboat by Disney Cruise Ship Body of mummified sailor recovered in Phillipeans Hugo Boss racing hull discovered 10 years after being lost at sea Gunboat 55 Rainmaker hull recovered and towed to Bermuda New technology creates recyclable composite for boat manufacturing Please help us Support Podcast We need your help to spread the word about the Podcast.  Please share the podcast with your sailing & cruising friends and ask them to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.  You can send them these links: iPhone iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sailing-rode/id1033604152 Android Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sailing-rode It also helps when you share the podcast links on social media and sailing forums. Please like or follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram  We will follow you too! Remember to tag your Instagram sailing related pictures with #thesailingrode Send us your feedback on the show and any show topic ideas to Crew@TheSailingRode.com Patreon If you enjoy the podcast, you can support us on our Patreon site and get some special rewards. Check it out at this link: https://www.patreon.com/TheSailingRode How it works:  Patreon is designed for you to support your favorite content creators.  We make podcasts and videos about sailing and you can help support our creations by signing up for various levels of support.  You can set a maximum monthly amount so if we release a lot of podcasts in one month, you still only pay your maximum amount.  In return, you get some rewards for your support.  It is kind of like giving us a tip or buying us a drink after a good show. Amazon Store Please use our Amazon Affiliate link or if you are in Canada, use the Amazon.CA affiliate for anything you buy on Amazon or look at over 90 items we have in our TSR Amazon store.  We use all the items on our boat and include notes of why we like them.  We also added over 40 sailing and cruising books we recommend.  You pay the same low Amazon price and we get a small commission. We wish you fair winds and hope to see you on the water soon. Thanks for listening!   –  Steve & Brandy The Sailing Rode Sailing Podcast

Ed Tillett, General Manager, and Jeff Jones, Publisher of Waterway Guide Media are our guests. Our discussion was recorded at the Miami Boat Show and covers boating in the information age and new tools available that help make boating more safe and fun!

Ed Tillett, General Manager, and Jeff Jones, Publisher of Waterway Guide Media are our guests. Our discussion was recorded at the Miami Boat Show and covers boating in the information age and new tools available that help make boating more safe and fun!

The PointClickFish.com Saltwater Fishing Raio Team welcomes guest Captain Mark Henderson to talk about the Miami Boat Show. Get Hook Fishing School update.    

Join the PointClickFish.com  as we talk saltwater fishing, tournament updates and the 2014 Miami Boat Show. Steve Gione - Marine Artist calls in and give an update on his work and apperances at the Miami Boat Show.    

Join the PointClickFish.com as we talk about our coverage of the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail in Miami, FL.  

There is so much happening in Miami this weekend. We are going to use the entire show to tell you about it. Of course we will alsp have Lori Holander the kitchen counsellor and her guest  

There is so much happening in Miami this weekend. We are going to use the entire show to tell you about it. Of course we will alsp have Lori Holander the kitchen counsellor and her guest  

Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell will join us live from the Miami Boat Show. They will fill us in on what's new at the show and also talk a little about taking your bicycle on the Loop with you.

Join the PointClickFish.com team as we talk to Sam Peters and the Release Marine Team about the Miami Boat Show, Clothing Line and their world famous fighting chairs.

Our show this week is coming to us from the Miami Boat Show.  Our guest host is Mike Ahart, News Editor of Waterway Guide, one of AGLCA's Admiral Sponsors.  Mike will convey the excitement of the show and tell us some interesting facts about this huge gathering of boating enthusiasts.