The Scuttlebutt
A butt was a barrel. Scuttle meant to chop a hole in something. The scuttlebutt was a water barrel with a hole cut into it so that sailors could reach in and dip out drinking water. Soon, "the scuttlebutt" became the place where the ship's gossip was exchanged.
Gather 'round the scuttlebutt with us as we share our news from Adventure Yacht Harbor!
by Sheryl Roach on February 19, 2012
Who will be crowned King of the Inlet and win $5,000 Grand Prize?
The third annual “King of the Inlet” Tournaments will be held out of Ponce Inlet on April 21; May 19; and June 16.
The Grand Prize is based off the most points accumulated from the three tournaments. One fish per species – 10 points per pound!
To make this tournament more exciting they are paying double each month for a featured species depending on the migratory patterns of our fish. The April tournament pays double for Wahoo, the May tournament pays double for Dolphin, and the June tournament pays double for Kingfish. All three tournaments are fishing for all three species of fish. Make sure to stop in to Adventure Yacht Harbor for all your fishing and fuel needs, the best source for Diesel fuel and Non-Ethenol Gas. For tournament info go to KingOfTheInlet.com
by Sheryl Roach on February 19, 2012
Marine forecasts contain a number of weather terms which are used to convey specific conditions…
Small craft advisory: Sustained winds of 20 to 33 knots, inexperienced small boats should stay in.
Gale warning: Winds of at least Beaufort force 8 (34–40 knots) or gusts reaching 43–51 knots.
Severe gale: Winds of force 9 (41–47 knots) or gusts reaching 52–60 knots.
Storm: Winds of force 10 (48–55 knots) or gusts reaching 61–68 knots.
Violent storm: Winds of force 11 (56–63 knots) or gusts of 69 knots or more.
Hurricane force: Winds of force 12 (64 knots or more)
Special marine warning: Issued for severe local storms of brief duration.
