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News: Marina Mission Accomplished
Boaters, rejoice — Salty Sam’s Marina on Fort Myers Beach has officially reopened its newly rebuilt docks and is now welcoming wet slip storage customers.
News: Rules of the Road for Boaters Seminar This Week
Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron/America’s Boating Club Cape Coral will be offering Boat Handling: Rules of the Road on Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Ask the Expert: Securing Your Dream
Loan and financial assistance in shopping for a bigger boat help take boaters from operators to owners.
Destination: A Boater’s Guide to Naples, Florida
Naples, part of Florida’s Paradise Coast, offers a seamlessly beautiful blend of pristine beaches, tranquil mangrove wilderness, and upscale marinas and dining.
Intracoastal Waterway
Florida boaters wishing to take a shorter trip can use the ICW to complete the Mini Loop around the southern half of Florida.
News: New Partners in Boating Education
Southwest Florida Yachts is partnering with American Boating to offer cruisers Powerboating Certification programs through its Florida Sailing & Cruising School.
Along the Gulf ICW: Top Boardwalks & Piers
When it’s time to make land but you don’t want to miss the sun and waves, the boardwalk is the next-best thing.
Ask the Expert: Bigger Boat, Bigger Confidence
Matt Huyge, Naval Architect and Sales Professional at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, talks with the Scuttlebutt team to advise how to go about upgrading your boat.
The Cruising Opportunities of Southwest Florida
Florida’s “West Coast,” from a cruising perspective, is the 220-mile stretch from Flamingo, at the state’s southern tip and in the heart of the Everglades, north to Tampa.
The Florida Loop
The Florida Loop is a rewarding and manageable cruise that gives you a taste of the Great Loop experience.
“A Much Larger Interest in Marine Trades"“
ABYC experts talk to 4 MTAP schools along the Gulf Coast that are training upcoming marine industry professionals.
News: Cape Coral’s First Food Truck Park Open June 2025
Opening in June 2025, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will be a hot spot for events, waterside dining, and entertainment.
Chart Your Course
A short boat trip from Punta Gorda in the north to Ft. Myers in the south, these three barrier islands will make you feel like you’re a world away.