HOME / REGIONAL REPORTS / MARCH 2008
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Gulf Coast Report San Bernard River The Army Corps of Engineers has stated that reopening the mouth of the San Bernard River, south of Freeport, makes good environmental and economic sense. The river mouth has been sanded closed for several years now, restricting access to the Gulf for commercial fishermen and recreational boats and... New Marina for Port Aransas Port Aransas is a popular destination for cruisers and offshore fishermen thanks to its location on the tip of Mustang Island directly on the Gulf of Mexico. “Port A” has long been a mecca for bluewater anglers and is also popular with shallow water fishermen working the bays behind the ICW. Port A is so popular, in fact, that dock space and rental slips are scarce. ust across the ICW, in Surfside, a new public boat ramp facility is nearing completion along the jetty channel near the U.S. Coast Guard station. ... Dauphin Island Sailboat Race Mark your calendars and get those boats ready–the Fairhope Yacht Club in Fairhope, Alabama, is hosting the 50th annual Dauphin Island Race April 25-27, 2008. Organizers look forward to the return of the event that had been curtailed since Hurricane Katrina. There will be a “warm-up” race on April 20, and the partying begins on April 25th with a ’50s theme night featuring snack at “Patty Sue’s Diner,” a “Pop Shop” full service bar, a Kress’ Five and Dime selling race souvenirs, and a “Drive-In” movie about 50 years of sailing on Mobile Bay. ...
MidAtlantic Report Annapolis Sailing Hall of Fame gains support Plans to create a permanent National Sailing Hall of Fame in Annapolis by 2010 have received encouragement from a feasibility study conducted by the Maryland Stadium Authority. The study estimates the new exhibit would support nearly 100 jobs, attract as many as 150,000 visitors yearly and bring more than $300,000 in annual tax revenue to the local area. The facility is envisioned as a state-of-the-art building housing sailing artifacts, maritime art, movies, memorabilia, and interactive exhibits. Plenty of obstacles still need to be overcome, however. ... Miss Ann for sale A yacht that has defined maritime elegance and tradition for more than 50 years as the flagship of a Virginia resort is for sale. ... FLW Striper finale Fishing his home waters of Virginia Beach, Virginia, John L’Heureux and his team of anglers caught two striped bass weighing 35 pounds, 10 ounces on Saturday, December 8, to win $10,000 at the fourth and final stop of the 2007 Wal-Mart FLW Striper Series. ... Get Hooked
Bone up on diesel The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, North Carolina, will host a Diesel Maintenance course March 13-14, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, ... Pirate’s Cove Tournament turns 25 The Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament, in Manteo, North Carolina, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, August 11-15, 2008. ... Indoor Boat Shows This year’s National Capital Boat Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia, is scheduled for March 7-9. This show is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving the Washington, D.C., ...
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