EDITORS’ LOG >
Dear Fellow Boaters:
such as the Bahamas’ Berry Islands to relish a tropical sunset, Costa Rica’s shorelines to witness ecotourism in action, Key West and Cuba to follow Hemingway’s seafaring trail, and the Canary Islands to experience unparalleled beauty amid diverse habitats. No crew members get left behind in an article about Florida’s fido-friendly beaches, and you can sample the local flavors as a Trinidad chef unlocks the secrets of traditional Caribbean cuisine. But before we push away from the dock, the Marinalife staff would like to raise a glass and congratulate the winners of our 2021 Best Marina Contest for offering exceptional service and amenities (see page 16) and the 2021 Photography Contest for capturing remarkable images of life on the water (see page 18). We wish you safe travels and happy boating,
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore” is a snippet of wisdom by Andre Gide that perfectly expresses our
state of mind in this issue of Marinalife . We’ve been itching to break away from familiar places and let the trade winds take us to distant ports. While we replace the predictable with adventures, the freedom of boating delivers us to destinations often not accessible by foot or car where we can discover anchorages above colorful coral reefs or tiki bars on secluded islands peppered with palm trees.The southern waters present idyllic opportunities to fulfill these dreams and find new comfort zones in warm weather locations. This winter is the time to explore and in the following pages we invite you to imagine cruising to glorious locations
Joy McPeters, Marinalife Founder
Susan Elnicki Wade, Editor in Chief
O R A N G E B E A C H M A R I N A
Haven or Heaven Enjoy the experience.
Outstanding On Site Services and Local Attractions • Exceptional Marina Staff • Upscale Dock Store • 2 Restaurants On Site • Courtesy Cars & Ample Parking - Dockside & Upstairs 'RFNDJHWR· • Saunders Marine Center • Covered Grilling & Picnic Areas • 24 Hour Security • Laundry Center • 6 Bay Fuel Dock • Private Shower & Restrooms • Free Wi-Fi & Cable TV MOBILE BIG GAME FISHING CLUB
2016 - Best Large Marina 1st Place 2017 - Best Large Marina 1st Place 2018 - Best Large Marina 2nd Place 2019 - Best Large Marina 1st Place
Relax. Every need is met at our beautifully secluded, secure location with coveredd and open slips availabale. Enjoy on site waterfront dining and shopping as your yacht gets all the attention it needs with on site service and repair. Located just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico at Perdidio Pass and the Intracoastal Waterway 27075 Marina Road • Orange Beach, AL • 251.981.4207 • OrangeBeachMarina.com
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