October from the Publisher

"I’ve made dozens of week-long trips to Key West and usually stay at a different place each time to explore, but my favorite place to stay by far is the Opal Resort..."

"One of the lesser-known gems in this archipelago is Beef Island, a small island situated approximately 3 kilometers east of Tortola, the largest island in the BVI..."

“Designed for search and rescue (SAR), law enforcement, marine environmental protection, and military readiness operations”...

"Guests are greeted by the sound of gently lapping waves against the dock and the sight of sleek boats bobbing in the water. The waterfront location is more than just a pretty view..."

"Things are remarkably active as I'm writing this in early September.  You can keep rods bent all morning on just these fish and I often do on some of my charters..."

"As the sport grew, so too did the demand for skiffs that could run quietly in inches of water, handle sudden weather shifts. Hal Chittum understood these demands better than most..."

"Historically speaking, October is a really good time to be fishing the flats.  It’s actually one of if not the best month of the year to fish with cooling water temperatures and great tides... "

"When I can't locate big schools of redfish I'll turn to the backcountry to sight fish singles/pairs laid up or slowly cruising shorelines. As I approach a bay I like to look for mullet or small baitfish..."

"The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 reshaped the Upper Keys, and Islamorada had already earned a reputation as a paradise for anglers chasing tarpon, bonefish, and sailfish..."

"At 1,123 feet long after a refit—making it the longest naval vessel ever built—Enterprise displaced 93,284 long tons fully loaded. Its beam measured 132.8 feet at the waterline..."

"You can probably guess from the name that their diet is mostly rats and other rodents, so this actually is a good snake to have around. They will also eat small birds, lizards or frogs..."

"In South Asia, coconuts are sacred in religious rituals, smashed during ceremonies to invoke blessings. This deep cultural integration highlights the coconut’s role as a provider..."

"What began as a small flotilla of cruising boaters has grown into a welcoming crew of members who love nothing more than casting off together and enjoying the boating lifestyle to its fullest..."

"As we move closer to the fourth quarter, expect activity to build. Historically, the market sees an uptick starting in late October as more seasonal residents arrive and northern weather shifts..."

"Tucked away in the picturesque city of Vero Beach, this waterfront eatery has become a staple in the community, offering a dining experience that's equal parts delicious and scenic..."

"I know it is hot, humid and miserable once the sun gets overhead this time of the year. This is the time of the year when shade is your friend! That applies to the fishing as well..."

"Sharrow Marine’s propeller—a radical reimagining of a technology, unchanged since the days of early naval engineering—has sent ripples through the boating industry..."

"More commonly known as St. Barts or St. Barths, a tiny island in the French West Indies, has earned a reputation as one of the most glamorous destinations in the Caribbean..."