Waterfront Times

As their customer base grows older, boating companies are turning their attention to a younger, but less affluent, demographic.

Marine companies look to a younger demographic

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:10am admin

Gray-haired baby boomers at the helm of boats on local waterways are the norm in South Florida and throughout the country.

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Guided trips on the Steinhatchee filling up quickly

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:05am admin

Florida paddlers and fishing-doers who can take longish trips on short notice must hurry to get in on the Fifth Annual Hidden Coast Paddling Festival and kayak fishing tournament on the Steinhatche

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The new pier at South Pointe Park in South Beach opened in mid August. The original pier was closed in 2004.

Local cities peddle upgraded marine facilities

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 3:17pm admin

The mid August re-opening of South Pointe Park Pier in South Beach may reflect a welcome trend in city marine upgrades.

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Sharks are full of surprises, say NMFS scientists

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 3:13pm admin

Shark Week on television is over and that’s too bad, but sharks don’t know it so they continue to frighten and fascinate us.

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Renting out a boat is not as simple as it sounds

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 2:59pm admin

Over time, I came up with a theory that South Florida drivers must loan their cars to strangers when they’re not using them.

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Biscayne Bay, with its dense boat traffic, can make boat accidents inevitable if people don’t abide by the rules.

Reflections on a tragedy: A cautionary tale for boaters

Mon, 07/28/2014 - 3:49pm admin

The July 4 boating accident on Biscayne Bay in Miami that cost four people their lives has horrified boaters pushing the importance of following basic safety skills on the water.

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The new diver flags can be seen from two directions — and steered clear by boaters.

Proposed state law would simplify bass limitations

Mon, 07/28/2014 - 3:44pm admin

Two hips and a hooray for Florida’s work-in-progress plan to make a single statewide rule for largemouth bass size and bag limits.

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Everglades pond open

Mon, 07/28/2014 - 3:30pm admin

Paurotis Pond in Everglades National Park is open again to boating and fishing after a 6-month closure to protect nesting birds from human disturbance.