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JacksonvilleKingfish Edition

Publisher:Jon Jolls

Graphic Design:CAC Designs, Inc.

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IINN TTHHIISS IISSSSUUEEFishing and Nautical Knots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lightning Protection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations . . . . . . 11-17

Green Boating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

How to Boat Smart: Navigation Bouys . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25

History of the Intracoastal Waterway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Petroleum Control & Bilge Oil Containment . . . . . . . . 29

Boat Safety Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Florida Word Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Grilled Red Snapper Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Rip Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-37

Sudoko Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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FISHING & NAUTICAL KNOTS

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has come to exemplify the utmost quality and expertise – whether

you’re talking about service, restorations or new construction. At

a company where custom craftsmanship is universally renowned,

excellence has become synonymous with the Huckins service

department as well, making it one of the best-known service yards

in the country.

Today the Huckins full-service yard is available to all boats

regardless of make, model or size – and at a very attractive rate

compared to service yards elsewhere. Not only is Huckins one of

the oldest and most respected yacht builders in the country, but

it’s also a renowned service provider with the lowest hourly rates

among full-service yards on Florida’s east coast.

Huckins offers general service and repair, repower, full electrical

to ABYC code, and total restorations. Their paint facility, featuring a

36’-high, dust-free, filtered paint booth, produces the finest Awlgrip

and two-part polyurethane finishes on the East Coast. Their 40-ton

and 77-ton travel lifts can accommodate yachts of any size, and they

have 11 service bays in their main building for major restorations

& service repairs – with the most advanced equipment and skilled

technicians available to handle any and all service needs.

Whether your project involves engine repairs or gutting and

rebuilding interiors or replacing windows, electrical equipment or

mechanical systems, Huckins will have your boat performing and

looking as good as the day it was built. No job is too big or too

small, and numerous articles have been penned about Huckins’

ability to tackle complete interior and exterior projects, thanks to the

considerable capabilities of their carpenters, engineers, mechanics,

electricians and painters.

Remember, if your boat needs repainting, repowering, refitting,

remodeling or simply is in need of routine repairs, Huckins does it

all — for all brands of boats. Services include hauling and launching;

fiberglass repair and composites; carpentry; painting and varnishing;

engine repair; repowering; rewiring; generator work; mechanical

and electronic work; prop work; canvas and upholstery work;

refrigeration and A/C repair; design and engineering; the list goes

on and on.

At the Huckins yard, the same craftsmen who custom-build

their legendary yachts perform all your service work – the same

painters, designers, engineers, and ABYC-certified electricians and

mechanics. Huckins’ 20 floating docks with all-night security are just

25 minutes from the airport, so you can relax and let them treat your

boat like a Huckins. Visit www.huckinsyacht.com or call 904-389-

1125 for a quote on your next project.

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vessel's mast andall other majormetal masses. Amarine electri-cian must tie inthe engines,stoves, air condi-tioning compres-sors, railings,arches etc. witha low resistancewire whichwould ultimately provide a conductive path toground (the water) usually via the engine andpropeller shaft, keel bolts, or better yet, a sepa-rate external ground plate at least 1 sq. ft. indimension. It is important that you ensure thatyour crew fall within the protection of thecage,” something not always feasible when thevessel is not built of steel or aluminum. Onfiberglass or wooden boats it is advantageousto have a mast or other conductive metal pro-trusion extending well above the vessel, creat-ing what is known as a “cone” or zone of pro-tection.

It is generally accepted that this cone of pro-tection extends 45 degrees, all around, fromthe tip of the metal protrusion. If the alu-minum mast of the average sailing vessel isproperly bonded to the vessel’s other majormetal masses and is given a direct, low-resist-ance conductive path to ground, the entire boatshould fall within the protected zone. If thevessel has a wooden or composite mast, amarine electrician can achieve the same effectby installing a 6 to 12 inch metal spike at thetop and running a heavy conductor down themast and as directly as possible to ground,usually through the engine and propeller shaft.Again, refer to the ABYC standards and havea professional marine electrician install yourlightning protection.This is not a do-it-yourselfproject.

Even though the odds are in your favor thatyour boat may never be hit by lightning, if ithappens it can have devastating effects.Don’t take a chance, protect yourself. If youare in a small boat and close to shore when athunderstorm approaches, get in and off thewater immediately. Better yet, don't go out ifthunderstorms are predicted. But what if youare miles offshore and a storm pops up?Hopefully, you have prepared in advance.

The voltages involved in lightning are sohigh that even materials that would normallybe considered non-conductive become con-ductors, including the human body. The volt-ages are so massive that if they start to travelthrough a boat's structure - say through itsmast - then meet with high resistance (forinstance, the hull skin) the current discharge,in its attempt to reach ground, may simplyblow a hole in the non-conductive barrier.The safety conscious Captain should makesure that his vessel is properly protected.

In theory, a lightning protection system isused to create what is know as a “Faraday’scage,” so called after the late nineteenth-cen-tury scientist Michael Faraday. The principleis to provide a surrounding, well-grounded,metal structure, in which all of parts arebonded together and carry the same electricalpotential. Such a “cage” attracts and carriesany lightning strike to ground much likelightning rods on buildings. You need to pro-vide an unobstructed way for the lightning todissipate its energy to ground (the water sur-rounding you). The additional benefit of alightning protection system is that it tends tobleed off any charge build-up in the generalvicinity, possibly averting a lightning strikein the first place.

So how does a lightning protection systemwork? In a boat, the “cage” is formed bybonding together, with heavy conductors, the


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11.. CChhoooossee GGrreeeenn PPrroodduuccttss:: Look for theEPA-certified “Design for the Environ-ment” DfE label, which assures you that theproduct has minimal environmental impactand is safer for the person using it. Benefit:Safer products. Reduce water pollution.

22.. UUssee TThhee RRiigghhtt PPrroopp:: Use a prop with theright pitch so your engine reaches itsdesigned wide-open-throttle RPM. Anadjustable-pitch propellerallows you to dialin the optimum pitch angle in single degrees.Modular props, let you swap props whilekeeping the same hub. Benefit: Reduce fuelconsumption, improve performance.

33.. DDoonn’’tt PPuusshh WWaatteerr:: Install and use trimtabs or hydrofoils. Most planing power-boats can improve hole-shot accelerationor reduce fuel consumption with properlyadjusted trim tabs and hydrofoils. Keepingon a plane at lower engine RPMs canextend your range and reduce your time onpassages. Benefit: Improve boat perform-ance & save gas.

44.. KKeeeepp TThhee BBiillggee CClleeaann:: Avoid the acci-dental discharge of oily water by using asorbent in each bilge area. Consider a biore-mediation product designed to converthydrocarbons into safe compounds Benefit:Safer products. Reduce water pollution

55.. RReettiirree TThhaatt 22--SSttrrookkee OOuuttbbooaarrdd::Although it may be possible to get a fewmore years out of your old-technology out-board, you’ll be much happier with thereduced noise, fumes, fuel consumption,and pollution of a modern injected four-stroke outboard. For an even quieter ride,try an electric outboard. Benefit: Save gasand reduce water pollution.

66.. RReeccyyccllee yyoouurr LLeeaadd--AAcciidd BBaatttteerriieess::12V batteries are among the most recycledproducts in the world. Benefit: Save moneyand conserve resources. *Amount variesby state.

Looking for ways to be more eco-friendly when you're out on the water? Following aretips and information that will help you minimize your impact on the environment whilemaximizing the efficiency and performance of your boat.

77.. PPrreevveenntt FFuueell SSppiillllss:: Use or install adevice to prevent overboard dischargesfrom your tank vent. Benefit: Save gas andreduce water pollution

88.. UUssee aann aauuttooppiilloott:: Modern autopilotscan steer better than most helmspersons—and they don’t have a limited attentionspan. Benefit: Reduce fuel consumption

99.. RReeccyyccllee YYoouurr MMoonnooffiillaammeenntt FFiisshhiinnggLLiinnee:: If your harbor doesn’t have a recy-cling location, see the website fishing-linerecycling.org.

1100.. EEaatt RReessppoonnssiibbllyy HHaarrvveesstteedd SSeeaaffoooodd::Choose sustainable seafood at a restau-rants or grocery stores to ensure that thefish stocks are plentiful for your childrenand for generations to come.

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HOW TO BOAT SMART: NAVIGATION BUOYS

Buoys and markers are the "traffic signals" that guide vessel operators safely along somewaterways. They also identify dangerous or controlled areas and give directions andinformation. As a recreational boat or PWC operator, you will need to know the lateralnavigation markers and non-lateral markers of the U.S. Aids to Navigation System.

LLAATTEERRAALL MMAARRKKEERRSS

These navigation aids mark the edges of safe water areas; for example, directing travelwithin a channel. The markers use a combination of colors and numbers, which mayappear on either buoys or permanently placed markers.

CCoolloorrss aanndd NNuummbbeerrssThe colors and numbers have the same meaning regardless of the kind of buoy or markeron which they appear.

BBuuooyy aanndd MMaarrkkeerr CCoolloorr aanndd NNuummbbeerr DDeessccrriippttiioonnssRReedd CCoolloorrss,, RReedd LLiigghhttss,, aanndd EEvveenn NNuummbbeerrss:: These mark the edge of thechannel on your starboard (right) side as you enter from the open sea or headupstream. Numbers usually will increase consecutively as you return from theopen sea or head upstream.

GGrreeeenn CCoolloorrss,, GGrreeeenn LLiigghhttss,, aanndd OOdddd NNuummbbeerrss:: These mark the edge of thechannel on your port (left) side as you enter from the open sea or headupstream. Numbers usually will increase consecutively as you return from theopen sea or head upstream.

RReedd aanndd GGrreeeenn CCoolloorrss aanndd//oorr LLiigghhttss:: These are placed at the junction of twochannels to indicate the preferred (primary) channel when a channel splits. Ifgreen is on top, the preferred channel is to the right. If red is on top, the pre-ferred channel is to the left. These also are sometimes referred to as "junctionbuoys."

BBuuooyy SShhaappee DDeessccrriippttiioonnssNNuunn BBuuooyyss:: These cone-shaped buoys are always marked with red markingsand even numbers. They mark the edge of the channel on your starboard (right)side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.

CCaann BBuuooyyss:: These cylindrical-shaped buoys are always marked with greenmarkings and odd numbers. They mark the edge of the channel on your port(left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.

OOtthheerr KKiinnddss ooff BBuuooyyss aanndd MMaarrkkeerrssLLiigghhtteedd BBuuooyyss:: These buoys use the lateral marker shapes, colors, and num-bers discussed above. In addition, they have a matching colored light.

DDaayymmaarrkkss:: These are permanently placed signs attached to structures, such asposts, in the water. Common daymarks are red triangles (equivalent to nuns)and green squares (equivalent to cans). These may be lighted also.

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KEEP CHILLINHaving a little maintenance on your AC can keep the service technician away from your vessel for several years and longer. Most

boaters rarely think about their climate control systems unless they are not working. Some leave them running constantly and some shutthem off as they leave the boat or use the dehumidifying feature available on most digital thermostats. All know when it is 97 degreesand the unit is blowing hot air.

Marine air conditioners work the same as most home units with one exception. The large condensing unit on your back patio or roofin your home unit, with the fan blowing in the middle, is removing heat from the freon gas in your air conditioning system. On your marineunit there is not much room for the fan, but the heat must be removed as well, to make the air cold that is delivered to your cabin. This isachieved with the pump in your bilge, sending water through the condenser coil, extracting heat and delivering it overboard. After sever-al months of water traveling through this condenser coil, scale tends to build up in the lines. Marine growth, salt or fresh water, runningthe system constantly, or occasionally all affect the rate at which scale develops. Scale is no different than if you don’t ever clean yourintake strainer. The transfer of heat is diminished. When heat is not able to transfer to the cooling flow, the compressor in your AC systemworks at much higher pressures and the result is excessive wear on the system. In extreme cases the pressure closes a safety switch andthe unit displays a code and shuts down. Simply cleaning out scale in the water lines and dust on the interior filters will add years of lifeto your system and keep the air nice and cold.

With a minimal amount of maintenance there are several products you can use to achieve the reduction of scale. There are severalproducts designed to clean scale and marine growth available. One easy method is to take a five-gallon bucket and a small submersiblepump and remove the hose where water leaves the boat and put it in the bucket. Close the thru-hull valve and remove the discharge hosefrom the pump and connect it to the discharge in your bucket pump creating a closed loop through your AC cooling lines. There are sever-al products good at cleaning scale without causing damage to the cupro nickel condenser or hoses. One such chemical is Trac EcologicalMarine’s Barnacle Buster or Descaler. They also sell the bucket and pump kits. Another product advisable would be Rydlyme MarineDescaler. Both products are biodegradable and will not hurt the environment. I do not recommend using Muratic acid as it is dangerous,highly corrosive and if used improperly can do catastrophic damage to your systems. After flushing away the scale for the recommendedproduct times, you can pour the solution into your head and it will help remove calcium and other build up in your lines. If you are notthe type to do your own maintenance, most air conditioning service personal can perform a flush for you. Most air conditioner systemsrunning full time in warmer climates should be flushed biannually to keep your units running at peak efficiency.

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NNOONN--LLAATTEERRAALL MMAARRKKEERRSS

Non-lateral markers are navigation aids that give information other than the edges of safewater areas. The most common are regulatory markers that are white and use orangemarkings and black lettering. These markers are found on lakes and rivers and are usedto:

GGiivvee DDiirreeccttiioonnss aanndd IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn..• Warn of hazards and obstructions.• Mark controlled areas.• Mark exclusion (closed) areas.• Descriptions of Non-Lateral Markers

IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn Squares provide information such as places to find food, supplies, and repairs;and they give directions, distances, and other non-regulatory information.

DDaannggeerr AArreeaaDiamonds warn of dangers such as rocks, shoals, construction, dams, orstumps. Always proceed with caution and keep a safe distance. Never assumethat every hazard will be marked by a buoy.

CCoonnttrroolllleedd AArreeaaCircles indicate a controlled area such as no wake, idle speed, speed limit, orski zone.

EExxcclluussiioonn AArreeaaCrossed diamonds indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimmingareas, dams, and spillways.

SSaaffee WWaatteerr MMaarrkkeerrThese are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on allsides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.

IInnllaanndd WWaatteerrss OObbssttrruuccttiioonn MMaarrkkeerrThese are white with black vertical stripes and indicate an obstruction to navi-gation. You should not pass between these buoys and the nearest shore.

MMoooorriinngg BBuuooyyThese are white with a blue horizontal band. They usually are placed in mari-nas and other areas where vessels are allowed to anchor. These are the onlybuoys you may tie up to legally.

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HISTORY OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY

The Intracoastal Waterway is a 4,800-km(3,000-mile) waterway along the Atlanticand Gulf coasts of the United States.Some lengths consist of natural inlets,salt-water rivers, bays, and sounds; othersare man-made canals.

The waterway runs for most of the lengthof the Eastern Seaboard, from its unoffi-cial northern terminus at the Manasquan River in New Jersey, where it con-nects with the Atlantic Ocean at the Manasquan Inlet, to Brownsville, Texas.The waterway is toll-free, but commercial users pay a fuel tax that is used tomaintain and improve it. The ICW is a significant portion of the Great Loop, acircumnavigation route encircling the Eastern half of the North American con-tinent.

The creation of the Intracoastal Waterway was authorized by the United StatesCongress in 1919. It is maintained by the United States Army Corps ofEngineers. Federal law provides for the waterway to be maintained at a mini-mum depth of 12 ft (4 m) for most of its length, but inadequate funding hasprevented that. Consequently, shoaling or shallow water are problems alongseveral sections of the waterway; some parts have 7-ft (2.1-m) and 9-ft (2.7-m)minimum depths. The waterway consists of two non-contiguous segments: theGulf Intracoastal Waterway, extending from Brownsville, Texas to Carrabelle,Florida, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, extending from Key West,Florida to Norfolk, Virginia (milepost 0.0). The two segments were originallyintended to be connected via the Cross Florida Barge Canal across northernFlorida, but this was never completed due to environmental concerns.Additional canals and bays extend a navigable waterway to Boston,Massachusetts.

The Intracoastal Waterway has a good deal of commercial activity; barges haulpetroleum, petroleum products, foodstuffs, building materials, and manufac-tured goods. It is also used extensively by recreational boaters. On the eastcoast, some of the traffic in fall and spring is by snowbirds who regularlymove south in winter and north in summer. The waterway is also used whenthe ocean is too rough to travel on. Numerous inlets connect the Atlantic andthe Gulf of Mexico with the Intracoastal Waterway.

Taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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PETROLEUM CONTROL

FFAACCTT::A single gallon of fuel can contaminate over a million gallons of water. The cumulativeeffect of small spills has a serious impact on coastal and fresh water areas.

GGOOAALL::Reduce pollution in Florida’s surface waters and maintain a healthy and estheticallypleasing recreational environment that can be enjoyed by all boaters.

AACCTTIIOONNSS YYOOUU CCAANN TTAAKKEE WWHHIILLEE FFUUEELLIINNGG::• Use caution in fi lling your fuel tank to avoid spillage into the water.• Listen to your boat, it gurgles before your tank is full.• Use a vent collection device to capture escaping fuel.• While fueling your vessel attend the fuel nozzle at all times. • For safety, have all passengers exit the boat during gasoline fueling. • If you overfi ll your fuel tank, wipe it up with a rag. Do not hose down the fuel into

the water. Give the soiled rags to your marina operator for proper disposal.• If a spill occurs, do not apply detergents or soaps. This only spreads the problem and

is a violation of Federal law.• If a spill occurs in a marina, notify marina management immediately.• No smoking while fueling.• Use containment while fueling Personal Water Craft (PWC) (absorbent pad, nozzle

pad or vent cover to catch overflow.

AACCTTIIOONNSS YYOOUU CCAANN TTAAKKEE FFOORR BBIILLGGEE OOIILL::Use drip pans with absorbent pads while draining oil from the bilges.

• Keep all engines well tuned: regularly check seals, gaskets, hoses and connections forleaks and drips. Change oil filters often.

• Place oil absorbent material or bioremediating bilge boom in the bilge.• Clean and maintain bilges and do not use detergents while cleaning.• Remove oil from the bilge with absorbent pads.• Before pumping bilge, use water/oil separators or absorbents to soak up oil hydrocarbons.• Trailer your boat to an area that provides containment before removing bilge or boat

plugs. • Recycle or properly dispose of used oil and absorbents. Contact your local authorities

or marina management for petroleum disposal regulations.

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Report oil pollution to the State Warning Point at 1-800-320-0519 and the NationalResponse Center at 1-800-424-8802. Find Oil Recyclers by zip code at www.recycle

oil.org or call 202-682-8000.Report oil pollution to the State Warning Point at1-800-320-0519 and the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.

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By using this checklist, or one fine-tuned by yourself, you’ll be sure that everything is on boardand in good working order. Your passengers will appreciate knowing you're concerned aboutboating safety.• Float plan - let a friend or relative know when you're leaving, where you’re going, when you

expect to return, what to do if you don’t, and a description of your boat• Registration certificate or documentation• Personal Flotation Devices (wearable and throw able) - USCG approved, good condition, read-

ily accessible, assigned and fitted• Fire Extinguishers - right number, size, and class for boat; charged, not corroded, nozzle clear,

bracketed, readily accessible• Visual Distress Signals - current dates on flares, proper number, batteries good if lights or EPIRB• Anchors and Line - adequate anchor for bottom, adequate line for water depth• Bilge device - bilge pump operable, alternative bailing device available• Watch or clock - operable• Bright flashlight or searchlight• Navigation lights - tested and operable, spare bulbs• Batteries - fully charged, encased in plastic boxes or terminals covered, securely fastened down• Sound-producing device - horn, whistle appropriate for boat• Alternate propulsion - paddle or oar• First Aid Kit • Tools, spare outboard prop and lock nut • Compass • Sunscreen • Weather Radio

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Ingredients:2 small poblano chilies, charred,

seeded, peeled

1 tbls olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds OR1/4 cup pine nuts, ground, toasted

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

3 tbls shallots,chopped

1 tsp lime zest, chopeed

1/2 cup chicken stock

2 tbls lime juice

4 fillets red snapper

Directions:Step 1:reheat a grill or broiler. Combine the chilies, pumpkin seeds, garlic,shallots and chicken stock in a blender. Puree for about 30 seconds. Transferthe puree to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Set aside.

Step 2:Lightly brush the snapper fillets with the olive oil. Sprinkle with saltand pepper. Grill or broil the fillets 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fishflakes easily.

Step 3:Just before serving, add the cream, basil, lime zest, juice and salt andpepper to the sauce. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon the sauce onto the dinnerplates. Top with the fish


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WWhhyy RRiipp CCuurrrreennttss FFoorrmmAs waves travel from deep to shallow water, they will break near the shoreline. Whenwaves break strongly in some locations and weakly in others, this can cause circulationcells which are seen as rip currents: narrow, fast-moving belts of water traveling offshore.

WWhhyy RRiipp CCuurrrreennttss aarree DDaannggeerroouussRip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers. They are particularly danger-ous for weak or non-swimmers. Rip current speeds are typically 1-2 feet per second.However, speeds as high as 8 feet per second have been measured--this is faster than anOlympic swimmer can sprint! Thus, rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmerout to sea. Over 100 drownings due to rip currents occur every year in the United States.More than 80% of water rescues on surf beaches are due to rip currents.Rip currents can occur at any surf beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes.

WWhheenn RRiipp CCuurrrreennttss FFoorrmmRip currents can be found on many surf beaches every day.Under most tide and sea conditions the speeds are relativelyslow. However, under certain wave, tide, and beach profileconditions the speeds can quickly increase to become danger-ous to anyone entering the surf. The strength and speed of a ripcurrent will likely increase as wave height and wave periodincrease. TThheeyy aarree mmoosstt lliikkeellyy ttoo bbee ddaannggeerroouuss dduurriinngg hhiigghhssuurrff ccoonnddiittiioonnss aass tthhee wwaavvee hheeiigghhtt aanndd wwaavvee ppeerriiooddiinnccrreeaassee..

WWhheerree RRiipp CCuurrrreennttss FFoorrmmRip currents most typically form at low spots or breaks insandbars, and also near structures such as groins, jetties andpiers. Rip currents can be very narrow or extend in widths tohundreds of yards. The seaward pull of rip currents varies:sometimes the rip current ends just beyond the line of break-ing waves, but sometimes rip currents continue to push hun-dreds of yards offshore.

HHooww ttoo IIddeennttiiffyy RRiipp CCuurrrreennttssLLooookk ffoorr aannyy ooff tthheessee cclluueess::A channel of churning, choppy water, an area having a notable difference in water color,a line of foam, seaweed, or debris moving steadily seaward, a break in the incomingwave pattern. None, one, or more of the above clues may indicate the presence of rip cur-rents. Rip currents are often not readily or easily identifiable to the average beachgoer.For your safety, be aware of this major surf zone hazard. Polarized sunglasses make iteasier to see the rip current clues provided above.

HHooww ttoo AAvvooiidd aanndd SSuurrvviivvee RRiipp CCuurrrreennttssLearn how to swim and never swim alone.Be cautious at all times, especially when swimming at unguarded beaches. If in doubt,don’t go out!Whenever possible, swim at a lifeguard protected beach.Obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards.


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RIP CURRENTS

If caught in a rip current, remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly.Don’t fight the current. Swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline.When out of the current, swim towards shore.If you are unable to swim out of the rip current, float or calmly tread water. When outof the current, swim towards shore.If you are still unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself: face the shore, waveyour arms, and yell for help.If you see someone in trouble, get help from a lifeguard. If a lifeguard is not available,have someone call 9-1-1. Throw the rip current victim something that floats and yellinstructions on how to escape. Remember, many people drown while trying to savesomeone else from a rip current.

RRiipp CCuurrrreenntt MMyytthhA rip current is a horizontal current.Rip currents do not pull people underthe water–-they pull people awayfrom shore. Drowning deaths occurwhen people pulled offshore areunable to keep themselves afloat andswim to shore. This may be due to anycombination of fear, panic, exhaus-tion, or lack of swimming skills.

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AAbbssoorrbbaanntt MMaarriinnee PPrroodduuccttssOil Dri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

AAiirr CCoonnddiittiioonniinngg,, RReeffrriiggeerraattiioonn,, EElleeccttrriiccaall SSeerrvviicceeDavidson's Marine Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BBeeaacchhffrroonntt PPrrooppeerrttyy,, WWaatteerrffrroonntt HHoommeessNeil Avery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

BBooaatt CClleeaanniinngg,, HHuullll CClleeaanniinngg,, PPrrooppeelllleerr RReeppllaacceemmeenntt,, SSeeaarrcchh && RReeccoovveerryyExcel Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

CChhaauuffffeerreedd LLiimmoouussiinnee SSeerrvviicceessBTS Limousines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CCuussttoomm FFiitt BBooaatt CCoovveerrss aanndd FFeennddeerrssCarsey Marine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CCuussttoomm TTaannkkssD.A. Powell Custom Tank Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DDoocckk AAcccceessssoorriieess,, PPWWCC LLiiffttss,, EEnnccaappssuullaatteedd FFlloottaattiioonn,, DDoocckk BBooxxeessDock Floats Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

EEcclleeccttiicc RReessttaauurraanntt,, UUppssccaallee SStteeaakk && SSeeaaffooooddCollage Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FFiibbeerrggllaassss && DDeettaaiilliinnggExcell Professional Fiberglass & Detailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

FFlliigghhtt SScchhooooll,, FFlliigghhtt IInnssttrruuccttiioonnAtlantic Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HHuurrrriiccaannee PPrrootteeccttiioonnFortress 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

KKaayyaakkssKayak Amlia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

LLiiffee RRaaffttss,, LLiiffee JJaacckkeettss,, SSaaffeettyy EEqquuiippmmeennttDatrex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MMaarriinnee AAuuddiioo SSyysstteemmss,, MMaarriinnee EElleeccttrroonniiccssAqua Acoustics Marine Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MMaarriinnee CCaannvvaassCustom Marine Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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MMaarriinnee CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn,, DDoocckkss aanndd SSeeaawwaallllss,, BBooaatt HHoouusseessNautilus Marine Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MMaarriinnee EElleeccttrroonniiccss,, SSaalleess,, SSeerrvviiccee && IInnssttaallllaattiioonnDean Marine Electronics, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

MMaarriittiimmee LLaawwyyeerrssClark & Watson, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

MMaarriinnee aanndd SSuurrffaaccee CCooaattiinnggssMarina Restorations, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MMaarriinnee SSuurrvveeyyiinngg,, BBooaatt TTrraacckkiinngg DDeevviicceess,, WWaassttee WWaatteerr TTrreeaattmmeennttJN Allinson Marine Surveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MMaarriinnee SSuurrvveeyyoorrssMiley Marine Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

OOuuttddoooorr && UUnnddeerrwwaatteerr LLiigghhttiinngg,, EEnneerrggyy SSaavviinngg,, EEccoo FFrriieennddllyyAurora Outdoor Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

RReeccrreeaattiioonnaall FFllooaattss,, SSwwiimmmmiinngg PPooooll AAcccceessssoorriieess,, OOuuttddoooorr AAcccceessssoorriieessAdvantus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TToouucchhlleessss BBooaatt CCoovveerrss,, FFllooaattiinngg DDoocckkss,, DDoocckk AAcccceessssoorriieess,, BBooaatt LLiiffttssBlack Creek Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TTrraavveell AAggeennttThe Travel Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

UUnnddeerrwwaatteerr MMaaiinntteennaannccee aanndd RReeppaaiirrPier 88 Diving Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

VVaaccaattiioonn RReennttaallssBeach Properties & Management of St. Augustine, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

YYaacchhtt BBrrookkeerrss,, YYaacchhtt SSaalleessQuarterdeck Yacht Brokers, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

YYaacchhtt MMaaiinntteennaanncceeAnson-Stoner/Huckins Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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