‘Recreation and Sports’ Archives
Viva La Tour de France
In 2003, I was lucky enough to go to France and see Lance Armstrong cross the finish line in Paris to win his fourth consecutive Tour de France. My good friend and colleague in Island Bike Tours, Susan Evans, has done what most of us cyclists only dream of: riding some of the same routes in the Tour De France as the professional riders do, while [...]
A marina with a purpose
It is difficult to please everyone all the time. Sometimes compromises need to be made. Years ago, a vote was taken by the board members of the Goodland Civic Association regarding Goodland Boat Park. The sentiment and vote that was sent to the Collier County Commissioners was 9 to 0 that the land at the very end of Goodland Drive West would be [...]
Provisioning in foreign ports
A few weeks ago I wrote about basic provisioning for a local boating trip. However, there are many cruisers who cruise outside of the United States. These kinds of trips offer many different kinds of provisioning from modern supermarkets, to open air markets found on every island, as in Trinidad, for example. Be prepared for many foods such as [...]
Emergency Snook Fishing Closure temporarily extended
I remember it like it was yesterday. Ten days of freezing temperatures in January killed hundreds of thousands of Snook around the state. Down here in the Ten Thousand Islands and the Everglades National Park, I saw shallow backwater bays literally white in color from “belly-up” Snook. Since then, sure, we have been catching Snook again, but [...]
Paradise at Tigertail
Most Marco Island residents know about Tigertail Beach. It is in the news every once in a while for this reason, or that. But when is the last time you were there? There is so much to do on Marco Island and in the vicinity that it is sometimes difficult to know where to begin. Driving up to the beach entrance, I knew all was well by the [...]
Acing Depression
Acing Depression, a tennis champion’s toughest fight, a new autobiography from former pro tennis star Cliff Richey, begins with a bang. In the first few pages of the book, Richey’s daughter Hilaire Richey Kallendorf offers an observation that cuts to the bone: “My sisters and I agree that our father, famous celebrity or not, was among the [...]
What’s biting right now . . .
The middle of August can be one of your most productive fishing periods of the year...if you plan your day correctly. Daytime air temperatures are now averaging around 92 degrees. Water temps are around 88 degees. Plan on getting an early start before the mid-day heat sets in. The daily thunder storms will drive you back to the dock just as the [...]
American interest keeps on growing
All sports have pre-season games and soccer is no exception. In the last edition of Coastal Breeze News, I covered the growing number of Americans investing in soccer and the increasing interchange of players both from Europe to USA, and vice versa. A perfect example of this was the game between Manchester United and MLS All-Stars at the [...]
Cruising with Children
We have found that one of the greatest gifts you can give a child is a skill that can be learned and enjoyed for a lifetime. We started our children very early on and offered them these lessons and experiences which they still enjoy and can now pass them on to their children. My husband and I wanted to do something special as a family. Life was [...]
Mooring balls, dinghies and motors
Next to your purchase of a cruising vessel, the most important item on your list should be a dinghy and motor. Why? There are so many places to go and so many places to stay that a dinghy is the second most important means of transportation. Not all the best and scenic places to see and visit have docks. Some places only have anchorages and [...]
