Imagine places where your children can …swim with dolphins in a tropical lagoon, paddle their kayaks by the light of the moon, build wooden sailboats that are sturdy and sleek, explore hidden shipwrecks that have sunken down deep. This might sound like fanciful dreams in Peter Pan’s Neverland, but it’s a taste of what’s happening Read More
Kids’ Nautical Styles
Girls Little Lilly Classic Shift Dress: $58.00, lillypulitzer.com Girls Striped One-Piece Swimsuit with Foil Fish: $58.00, jcrew.com Boys Classic Gingham Whale Shirt: $45.00, vineyardvines.com Boys Marlins Club Belt: $38.00, vineyardvines.com Red & White Fish Boys’ Shorts: $59.95, tomandteddy.com
Top Sportfish Tournaments of 2016
There are many Sportfish Tournaments worldwide — many of which are hosted by Island Global Yachting Marinas. These tournaments’ total combined prizes are over $500,000, and the majority of them are catch and release. Take a look at some of the largest sport fish tournaments scheduled for this year: April The Wine Cellar Golf & Read More
Find Out What’s New at Palm Harbor Marina and Hawks Cay Resort
Boat Show Season Stop by and visit Marinalife at the following boat shows: Miami International Boat Show – February 11-15; Tent J, Booth 1486 Palm Beach International Boat Show – March 17-20 Palm Harbor Marina Dock Expansion Palm Harbor Marina has expanded its facility to accommodate more yachts. The project has added about 1,000 feet of Read More
Top Picks – Nautical Jewelry at its Best
Chart Metalworks Noir Maritime Rope Bracelet Adjustable to fit most women’s, men’s and children’s wrists or ankles. Multiple ways to wrap and wear. (chartmetalworks.com, $95) Chart Metalworks Piccolo Porthole Necklace Carry the memory of your special place close to your heart and fashionably secured around your neck. (chartmetalworks.com, $100) Alex & Ani Charcoal Compass Charm Read More
Top 4 Seaworthy Drink Holders
SeaSucker No Matter where you are on board, your SeaSucker can come with you. SeaSucker is designed to ensure a securely sealed hold for your favorite cocktails anywhere on deck, with a powerful and reliable pump-action vacuum mount, which means you can attach it where you want, when you want it. Starting at $80, seasucker.com Read More
State Tax Laws for Boaters
For many of us our boats represent a sense of adventure hard to duplicate elsewhere in our lives. We purchased them with dreams of cruising to distant harbors and exploring waters far from home. Or many have purchased their boats to become their homes, freeing themselves of a permanent address. So what happens to the dream of cruising when you receive a letter from Read More
Cruising with Pets – Top Five Favorite Ports
Since Sophie and Bailey made their first appearance on the cover of Marinalife’s Summer 2014 issue, several members have wanted to know a little more about them. We talked their owners, Bob & Dori Arrington, into letting us follow them on their winter adventure. These two Portuguese Water Dogs are no strangers to sea travel, having Read More
Top Marinalife-Approved Boating Apps
These apps are Marinalife Member approved and will help get you where you need to be. Weather, navigation, first-aid — it’s all there. Before leaving the docks, make sure to download these apps today! Buoyweather Using a unique global network of virtual buoy points, Buoyweather delivers accurate long-range wind and swell forecasts, along with a wide selection of additional weather charts and Read More
4 Companies to Consider When Enhancing the Look of Your Vessel
Sunbrella Create the perfect look for your boat with Sunbrella fabrics. It’s easy to craft an entire makeover for your vessel with coordinating fabrics for your Bimini top, covers, seating and cushions. Sunbrella’s rich colors can’t be washed away or bleached out by the sun. (sunbrella.com, visit website for dealers within the U.S. and Canada.) Read More