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Tread Lightly A Guide to Responsible Boating

2009-12-09T19:10:59Z

http://www.treadlightly.org/

Trim tabs an explanation

2009-10-12T12:50:44Z

New Laws On Saltwater Fishing!!

2009-08-07T15:21:19Z

Do you need a SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE?
BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2009, A SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS WHO FISH FROM SHORE.
Shore includes piers, jetties, bridges, floating docks or similar structures
The annual resident shoreline fishing license will cost $9
Resident anglers may also purchase a $17 one-year saltwater license which covers both shoreline and watercraft recreational fishing
YOU DO NOT NEED A SALTWATER
FISHING LICENSE IF YOU ARE:
Drawing food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid and carrying an issued ID card while fishing
A resident fishing in your home county with live or natural bait using a cane pole or other gear that does not depend on mechanical retrieval
Under 16 years of age
A Florida resident over 65 years of age
Fishing from a for-hire vessel
Fishing from a pier with a valid pier saltwater fishing license
A Florida resident who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, home on leave for 30 days or less
A Florida resident who possesses a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate

BENEFITS OF NEW SHORELINE LICENSE FOR ANGLERS:
Anglers avoid paying for more expensive federal license
Revenue from these new sales will go directly to improving Florida’s marine fisheries. Programs supported by these dollars include fisheries management, research, enhancement, boating access, fish health and angler outreach
Florida receives money from the Federal Sport Fish Restoration Program based on the number of recreational licenses sold

View PDF here

Do_you_need_a_fishing_license_poster.pdf

Lobster Season Has Started!

2009-08-07T13:18:10Z

we offer great transient boat dockage rates. To learn more about rules of the Florida Lobster Season go here.

Bag limit is 6 lobsters per day per person.

Happy Hunting! Remember We’ll cook your catch for you! hmmm I’m thinking its a Surf n Turf kinda night!!

SHARK WEEK!!

2009-08-07T13:12:06Z

In honor of the Discovery Channel’s Annual Shark week test your shark knowledge here!

SHOW US YOUR FISH!!

2009-07-27T14:21:27Z

We’d like to see your big catch! We are starting a new public gallery to highlight some of the big catches our members and friends have scored! Just email semery@ycoa.com with a picture, name, and size of fish and we will put it in our gallery! Happy Fishing

8 Most Common Shark Species to SW FL

2009-07-08T19:08:40Z

8 Species most common to SW FL waters
Bull Shark: The name, “bull shark”, comes from the shark’s stocky shape, broad, flat snout and aggressive unpredictable behavior. Learn More about Bull Sharks here
Black Nose Shark: The blacknose shark has a slender, streamlined body with a long, rounded snout and large eyes. Blacknose sharks feed primarily on small bony fish. Learn More about Black Nose Sharks here
Lemon Shark: The Lemon shark prefers shallow water, rarely exceeding depths of more that 90m (300ft). Common places you’re likely to find a Lemon shark are coral reefs, mangroves, sheltered bays and river mouths. The lemon shark gets its name because of its pale yellow brown coloring. Learn More about Lemon Sharks here

Black Tip Sharks: blacktip sharks are known to make spinning leaps out of the water while attacking schools of small fish. Their demeanor has been described as “timid”. The blacktip shark has a robust, streamlined body with a long, pointed snout and relatively small eyes. Learn more about the Black Tip here
Nurse Shark: are nocturnal bottom dwelling sluggish animals that mainly hunt alone. Learn More about Nurse Sharks here
Great Hammerhead: has a wide with an almost straight front margin, and by its tall, sickle-shaped first dorsal fin. hammerheads tend to be shy or unreactive to humans.[7][10] However, there are reports of great hammerheads approaching divers closely and even charging them when they first enter the water. Learn More about Hammerheads here
Scalloped Hammerheads: Although these sharks have definitely been involved in accidents, they are not really considered dangerous in the sense of being aggressive. This species are probably the most commonly found species of hammerheads located in coastal regions. Learn More about Scalloped Hammerheads here
Tiger Sharks: The tiger shark is a predator, known for eating a wide range of items. This shark may be easily identified due to its dark stripes which are similar to a tiger pattern. Learn More about Tiger Sharks here
To See an image of the different types of sharks mentions click below!
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High Number of Sharks in South Florida Waters

2009-07-08T18:37:20Z

“Mote researchers caught a record 80 sharks from eight species (bull, blacknose, lemon, blacktip, nurse, great hammerhead, scalloped hammerhead, and tiger) in four days last month during the lab’s quarterly shark-tagging trip.”-Source: News Press

Read the whole article here!

8 Species most common to SW FL waters
Bull Shark: The name, “bull shark”, comes from the shark’s stocky shape, broad, flat snout and aggressive unpredictable behavior. Learn More about Bull Sharks here

High Number of Sharks in South Florida Waters

2009-07-08T18:37:05Z

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Key West Hurricane Boat Storage $1500+

2009-07-02T15:01:30Z

Hey, everyone! Check out our commercial featuring our Key West Yacht Clubs Hurricane Protection Program!

Lobster Mini Season Coming Up!

2009-07-01T18:08:49Z

Two day period when recreational divers can hunt lobsters prior to start of commercial lobster season. This short “sport” season is very popular in both the West Palm Beach area the Keys. The Coast Guard reports an unusually high number of rescues are required during mini-season, typically by divers that have been swept away from their boats by the Gulf Stream.
You must have a Florida saltwater fishing license ($14) with a crawfish stamp ($2.50.) Licenses available in the sporting good sections at Wal-Mart and K-Mart.
Limit: 12 spiny lobsters per person per 24 hours. Do not take female lobsters with egg sacs regardless of size. Don’t take lobsters smaller than tree inches across the carapace (the area between the eyes and the beginning of the tale.) Divers must measure lobsters underwater and release those that are too small. All divers must be certified. Limits are strictly enforced (law enforcement set up a hotline to report violators, 800-432-2046.) Be prepared to be questioned or have your boat boarded during mini-season.
Regular lobster season runs on specified dates August through March.

You Don’t Always Have to Fish from your Boat!

2009-06-29T19:08:31Z

Here are some great Tips for Shore fishing

BLOG Requests

2009-06-29T17:25:05Z

Is there anything you have been curious to know about in the nautical industry? Don’t be shy, let us know and we will blog about it! you can submit blog requests by logging in and posting it to this blog OR you can email the marketing director at semery [at] ycoa.com!

Mangrove Snapper Fishing Locations: Tampa

2009-06-28T18:34:26Z

Here are the best spots to catch Mangrove Snapper around Tampa, FL

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Click Here! To see the full story and location descriptions

Check the Tides here

2009-06-26T17:16:33Z

Click on the links below to check the tide forecast in your area!

SW FL Tides

Key West Tides

Tampa Tides