The day on the water had been good. I loaded the boat on the trailer, bragged with a few friends and prepared for the trip back to the house. Alabama Gulf Coast EditionMay 1st, 2014
Those of us living on the Gulf Coast know our lives are distinctly intertwined with the great body of water to the south. Most of our recreation, food and the way we make a living are connected to the Gulf. However, we donât always have time stop and consider the vastness of this incredible place we call home. This large marine ecosystem provides a home to creatures many of us have never seen in person, for example, whale sharks. Whale sharksâ those spotted gentle giants that feed on fish eggs and planktonâare one of the Gulfâs most unique creatures. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world, and although the Gulf is home to a number of them, little is known about their behavior in the Gulf. Ocean Conservancy interviewed Dr. Eric Hoffmayer, a preeminent whale shark expert and research fishery biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service, to find out more about this fascinating fish and what research is needed to ensure their protection.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionApr 1st, 2014
The man, Hobie, known by just one name worldwide, has an epic life story. This 12â x 9â hardcover book shows how it all came to be, and more, in 17 chapters with 300 pages, 120,000 words of text and 585 photographs and illustrations. The book is available through Hobie Cat retailers worldwide.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionMar 1st, 2014
My type of âspring cleaningâ is a mess of sheepshead on the fish-cleaning table. The water is warming quickly and the wind is calming, so more anglers and spearfisherman are starting to venture into the gulf.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionMar 1st, 2014
At the first day of the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ValvTect Petroleum Products announced the winner of its annual Marina of the Year award â Dog River Marina & Boatworks Inc.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionMar 1st, 2014
A recent study by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the Outdoor Foundation reveals fishing and boating are among the most important âgatewayâ activities that often lead people, especially youth, to pursue other recreation experiences. And for the first time in several years fishing gained more participants than it lostâ largely due to women taking up the sport.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionMar 1st, 2014
Cirrus Aircraft has joined The Wharf Boat and Yacht Showâs exhibitor lineup to bring an exciting new component to the show, slated for March 27-30 in Orange Beach, Alabama. Cirrus will have a full-scale mockup of a 2014 SR22T aircraft on display at the showâs center stage: Prospective clients will have the opportunity to have an up-close look at the Cirrus SR22T, including the advanced PerspectiveTM by GarminÂŽ avionics and the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPSTM).This yearâs Boat and Yacht Show also coincides with the Jack Edwards National Airport Annual Aviation Day on March 29th, which will feature additional aircraft as well as flight demonstrations and much more.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionMar 1st, 2014
