New Caledonia, a gem in the South Pacific
By Jenifer Rosser Crossing the South Pacific offers a multitude of dazzling countries, islands, lagoons and reefs to enchant even –the most discerning yacht …
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Popular yacht crew ‘dive bar’ to close after 23 years
By Dorie Cox Jeff Rudd looked for a place to move his “dive bar”. But, realistically, he cannot. He has run the The Treasure Trove, a neighborhood bar and …
Capt. Mike “Iowa Mike” Bryan dies
By Dorie Cox Iowa-born Capt. Mike Bryan died on Aug. 2 of cardiac arrest in Fort Lauderdale. He was 53. His yacht work included M/Y Lady Columbo in the late …
Stew Cues: Silver service protocol depends on preferences
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Stews frequently ask what is the correct way to perform silver service. There is more than one proper way to serve, whether from the …
Waxy closed for renovations
Now that the FIFA World Cup matches are over, Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub on Southeast 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale has temporarily closed for a major …
Triton Networking at Parker Yacht
About 150 captains, crew and industry professionals joined us for summer networking at Parker Yacht last night. Our guests got a tour of the 10,000-square-foot …
From the Bridge: More culture than stuff that creates home onboard
From the Bridge: by Dorie Cox Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying …
Rules of the Road: USCG aims to curb illegal charters
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers In a recent action by the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami, the voyage of a 65-foot yacht was terminated after the vessel …
Prepare now to comply with EIAPP engine air pollution certificate
By Dorie Cox The EIAPP is a long acronym for a fairly simple document that confirms an engine meets current air pollution standards. The Engine International …
Here’s hoping Pier South includes marina plans as well
By Lucy Chabot Reed I’ve been reporting on the yachting industry for about 15 years now, and I have seen fantastic marina redevelopment plans come and go. …
