It was great to be back at Marina Jack again for the Boat Owners Warehouse 2023 Suncoast Boat Show. The show itself is always one of my two favorites annually and as the weather always seems to be better it seems to end up at the top of the list and this year was no different!

It seemed they had everything from kayaks and dinghys to huge center consoles and luxury yachts and everything in between. It was great to see everyone seemingly back to prepandemic inventory levels and the crowds were an indication of their appreciation of the same.

The first ride for my youngest, a 13.5 Whaler rebuild thanks to Rod Gorman and Nick Sakiotis...

Eckerd College Search and Rescue Annual Marine Yard Sale

Each year, local boaters look forward to one of the most unique events in the Tampa Bay boating community — the ECSAR Marine Yard Sale hosted by Eckerd College Search and Rescue (ECSAR). What started as a simple fundraiser has grown into a popular gathering where marine enthusiasts can hunt for great deals while supporting one of the most respected volunteer rescue organizations on the water.