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Sol y Mar Magazine is the first and only publication in the world that includes information about tourism, fishing, waterfront properties and maritime industry among other things that are entertaining, informative and interesting to our readers
Transcript of Sol y Mar Magazine 14. English. July-August
The City of Miami, Florida Salutes
Sol y Mar Magazine
The City of Miami, with great pride, is honored to salute and recognize the Third Anniversary of the prestigious publication Sol y Mar Magazine. We are pleased to be part of this special homage to Sol y Mar Magazine, which is the first and only bilingual
digital magazine in the world. On behalf of the City of Miami, it is only right and correct that this Community and this Government pay tribute to Sol y Mar
Magazine, which publishes information about tourism, fishing, seafront properties and the maritime industry, and to the President and Editor Pedro Diaz, who is a renowned journalist and writer in our community, and we offer him our warmest congratulations.
Presented in the name of the City of Miamiby Tomas P. Regalado, Mayor
The 12th of June, 2012
The City of Miami, Florida Salutes
Sol y Mar Magazine
The City of Miami, with great pride, is honored to salute and recognize the Third Anniversary of the prestigious publication Sol y Mar Magazine. We are pleased to be part of this special homage to Sol y Mar Magazine, which is the first and only bilingual
digital magazine in the world. On behalf of the City of Miami, it is only right and correct that this Community and this Government pay tribute to Sol y Mar
Magazine, which publishes information about tourism, fishing, seafront properties and the maritime industry, and to the President and Editor Pedro Diaz, who is a renowned journalist and writer in our community, and we offer him our warmest congratulations.
Presented in the name of the City of Miamiby Tomas P. Regalado, Mayor
The 12th of June, 2012
Fly Fishing for the Legendary PirarucuBy Dr. Martín Aróstegui
Travel and Exploration Director of Sol y Mar Magazine
As the sun rises and the golden rays of light penetrate the mist to illuminate the tropical lagoon, we admire the beauty of this tranquil place, landlocked and surrounded by rainforest. The waters are partially covered by huge water lilies with beautiful pink flowers called Victoria Amazonica, the national flower of Guyana. Overhead, a pair of blue macaws fly undisturbed, adding to the beauty of this wonderful place. Our dugout canoe glides quietly, propelled by the paddle of our guides Rovin and Oliver. I stand at the front, looking attentively, fly rod at
hand, ready to cast my fly at a surfacing river monster. The Pirarucu can grow up to 400 pounds and are one of the largest fish in the Amazon. The Pirarucu spend the dry season in oxbow lakes formed when the river changes course leaving a semi circular lagoon. When the rainy season arrives and the water level rises, the Pirarucu leave the lakes and return to the river. As I look carefully for any sign of a rising fish, all of a sudden, one appears out of the depths of the lagoon and rolls gently after taking a gulp of air. I quickly cast my fly, which lands quietly in front of the fish. My fly does it’s job and fools the fish into swallowing the hook. The line comes tight, I bend the fly rod in a hook setting action and all of a sudden the river monster erupts out of the water totally disrupting the tranquility of the lagoon. The fight is on! The Pirarucu jumps numerous times in an attempt to throw the fly.
The fight continues for an hour until the fish tires enough that we can hold it at the side of the canoe. My guides Rovin and Oliver paddle us into shallow water so that we can jump out and take photos of the fish. We revive and release this majestic fish so that it can resume its existence in this beautiful Amazonian lagoon. I take a deep breath, admire the beauty of our surroundings and thank the fishing gods for this unique opportunity. This catch was very special; it was truly the catch of a lifetime! A special thanks to Costa del Mar executive Al Perkinson, Costa fishing team pro Oliver White and our Amerindian guides Rovin and Dennis Alvin. These gentlemen have worked diligently in order to make this fishery a reality for the members of the Rewa village in Guyana, and in doing so are helping to preserve this beautiful rainforest. https://www.costadelmar.com/home; http://www.rewaguyana.com
Con el diseñador internacional Amaury Almaguer, un cubano radicado en Miami, el único, a nivel mundial que decora puertas de garages. Con su extraordinaria creatividad, Amaury convierte frías e insignificantes puertas de garage en verdaderas obras de arte, que no solamente embellecen la fachada de su residencia, sino también incrementan el valor de su propiedad. Los diseños de estas puertas de garage son muy atractivos y variados; poseen la armonía y toque de distinción que personalizan e identifican su hogar. Desde su Cuba natal, Amaury Almaguer sintió desde niño a la edad de 10 años su pasión por el arte, la creatividad de transformar lo convencional en algo hermoso que trasciende la imaginación y llega a la auténtica y verdadera esencia espiritual de cualquier persona. Aunque Amaury le ha realizado estos impresionantes diseños de puertas a muchos famosos como: Ricky Martin, Don Francisco, Fernando Hidalgo, Ricardo Arjona, Julio Iglesias, Raúl de Molina y el ex futbolista miamense Dan Marino, usted también puede obtener la decoración de la puerta de su garaje, comunicándose con Amaury directamente. Los diseños de Amaury en puertas de garajes están diseminados por todo el mundo, desde República Dominicana, Panamá, México, Puerto Rico, Bulgaria y países tan distantes como Dubái. El secreto del triunfo de Amaury es: convertir lo ordinario en algo extraordinario. Sus diseños y estilos son exclusivos. www.amauryalmaguer.com
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The Amerindians of Rewa VillageBy Dr. Martín Aróstegui
Travel and Exploration Director of Sol y Mar Magazine
The Pirarucu is one of the largest fish that inhabit the rivers and lagoons of the tropical jungles of South America. For a long time I have wanted to fish for these river monsters, but never had the opportunity. My fortunes changed when I received a call from the Costa del Mar fishing team inviting me to participate in an exploratory fishing adventure to the tropical jungles of Guyana. The executives at Costa del Mar Sunglass Company were organizing this trip in order to help the Rewa Village Amerindians develop their eco lodge as well as a catch and release fishery for the legendary Pirarucu that inhabit the oxbow lakes in their tribal lands. As a conservation minded fisherman, I thought that this was a great project to support. Successful development of this fishery would provide the Rewa tribe with additional financial resources and at the same time preserve the rainforest and their Pirarucu. Our adventure started in Georgetown, capital of Guyana. From Georgetown we flew to a rustic airstrip in the rainforest, followed by a two-hour boat ride up the Rewa River, which finally took us to the Rewa Eco Lodge. For the next week, this beautiful place served as the base of operations for our fishing adventures. One day we were invited by the Rewa Village Chief to
tour his village, which is adjacent to the lodge. This tour gave us an opportunity to learn about Amerindian customs and way of life. The Amerindians of Guyana lead very active lives centered on their families and dedicated to fishing, hunting, cultivating cassava and gathering tropical fruits from the rainforest. Their homes are made mostly of wood with thatched roofs. The tribe’s venture into tourism and sport fishing are new attempts to develop their natural resources in a sustainable way. https://www.costadelmar.com/home;http://www.rewaguyana.com
Fly Fishing for Sharks in the Florida Flats
By Pat FordKey West is one of the best fishing spots in the world. One day, many years ago, while fishing for permit in Key West with Captain Robert Trosset, we discovered how to fly fish for sharks. On this day there were many sharks, but no permit. Through trial and error, we determined that the best way to attract sharks to the
boat was to chum them with the carcass of a dead fish. Sharks evolved their olfactory systems over millions of years in order to detect very small concentrations of fish scent dissolved in salt water. This ability to detect scent has helped sharks to become top predators in the ocean. We also found that using big orange flies works best in enticing these predators to bite.Many years have passed, and with a lot of experience under my belt, I recommend a heavy fly rod in the 12 to 14- weight category. A good fly reel with a lot of backing capacity and a good drag is also an essential component. Large flies tied with 5/0 to 7/0 hooks and plastic coated 60- pound cable shock tippet work best. My most memorable shark fishing experience was the capture of
a large tiger shark in Everglades National Park. I went fishing one cool and windy morning with Captains Rick Murphy and Joe Rodriguez. We were initially looking for tarpon, but it was too windy and cool for tarpon fishing so we ended up fishing for sharks. At first we
only saw a few small sharks that would not come close enough to the boat for me to cast a fly to. After some time, a large shark was spotted approaching the boat. As the shark got closer, I
could see that it was a tiger shark. I cast my fly and very soon the shark attacked the fly and the fight was on. I fought the tiger
shark for over an hour before it tired enough to be brought to the side of the boat. We didn’t have a gaff so at the end we had to lasso the beast. This was quite a difficult feat to accomplish. This capture became a world record that still stands today. If you are interested in fly- fishing for sharks, I recommend the following guides:
In Miami and the Upper Keys: Capit. Rick Murphy (305) 951-2557
Capit. Erick Herstedt (954) 592-1228 Capit. Greg Poland (305) 852-9940 Capit. David Denkert (305) 852-1425 Capit. Randy Towe (305) 394-2667
In Key West: Capit. Robert Trosset (305) 797-5693 Capit. Chris Trosset (305) 747-4719
Capit. Rick Malinofski (305) 797-7490
Shark Byte Wins Cap Cana Billfish Shootout
By Rick Alvarez. Photos by Jeam Karlo Santana.
A blue marlin release late on the final day of fishing in the Cap Cana International Billfish Shootout helped secure the victory for the crew on Shark Byte, a custom 73-foot Bayliss. “The bite was really kind to us,” said Capt. Rich Barrett who ran Shark Byte, which is owned by Pete Cherasia. “We were fortunate to hook just about all of the fish we saw.” Shark Byte wasn’t the only boat in the fleet that the bite was kind to. On Day One the crew on the Dona Lucy tallied 1,560 points to take home the daily, while Peje and Alina sat in second and third place respectively with just 30 points separating the two. In the angler division, Efrain Rodriquez led all scores with 1,140 points.
Top Boat Chivas Regal Division Shark Byte
Despite a big sea in the morning heading out of Cap Cana Marina, the fleet put up impressive numbers releasing 39 white marlin and six blue marlin on the day. On Day Two, the seas calmed down a little and the fleet headed back out to the fishing grounds, just a nine-mile steam out of the marina inlet. Shark Byte had a big day catching six white marlin, enough to push them up into second place, just 90 points shy of the lead, which was still held by the crew on Dona Lucy. The team on Alina
Shark Byte in Position
managed to catch four whites to hold onto the third place spot. Efrain Ridriquez remained in the top spot for the angler category followed by Jose “Pepe” Anton and Kurt Ward. The fleet caught one blue, 34 whites and a sailfish on the day. The competition continued on the lay-day as team’s competed in the Cap Cana Cookoff. Six teams entered various dishes, but nobody could beat out the chefs on Peje who prepared a lobster and fish black, squid ink rice dish. It was Peje’s second win in the last two years and they were proud to retain the title as top chefs of the Shootout. The final day of fishing proved to be the best for the team on Shark Byte. The crew caught three whites and one blue to move up into first place. Boatbuilder John Bayliss landed that last
5. Coming Home
blue marlin that put them into the lead in the Chivas Division. “It was around 3 o’clock when we got that blue up behind the boat,” Barrett said. “It was a great teaser bite and John did a really good job on the rod. Those 500 points pushed us right into the victory circle.” Dona Lucy fished the event with 3,030 points to land in second place while Reel Passion moved up from fifth place into third with a total of 2,730 points. In the Brugal Division, Peje took top honors with 2,310 points followed by Batichica with 2,060 points and Caramba with 1,770 points. The fleet caught 37 whites and six blues on the last day of fishing, bringing the 2012 Cap Cana Int’l Billfish Shootout total to 124 billfish. Rodriquez maintained his lead in the Chivas angler division, taking home the top spot with 2,190 points. Three anglers tied with 1,260 points, including Pepe Anton, Kurt Warkd and Billy Ingram. Anton finished in second place followed by Ward in third, based on time. http://www.intlbillfishtourns.com
awards awaiting
Top angler Efrain Rodriguez Dona Lucy
Fishing Lodge
Dates are set for the 2013 Cap Cana Shootout May 29th thru June 3rd, 2013.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
OTHER EVENT IN THE CARIBEAN:• July Open Billfish Tournament St Thomas, Islas Virgenes Junio 30, Julio 1 y 2 Visite https://vigfc.com• ABMT ‘Boy Scout’ Tournament St Thomas, Islas Virgenes Agosto 28, 29, 30 y Sept 1 Visite http://www.abmt.vi/pages/stt.htm• Náutico de San Juan International Billfish Tournament, Puerto Rico Sept 26, 27, 29 y 30 Visite http://www.sanjuaninternational.com
Roberto Guerra, creator of La Caja China, was presented on the Show “Martha Stewart presents: Secrets of great chefs Grill” which aired popular show on the Hallmark channel and lasted 60 minutes, in Stewart’s farm in New York. The show was attended by Guerra and five renowned chefs, who created and cooked a special recipe of barbecue with Martha Stewart for a private holiday that it celebrated in his farm. “Has been a pleasure working with Martha Stewart.” “It is a very nice person who has all my respect and friendship,” said Roberto Guerra.
Downtown MiaMi Growth with Purpose
By lilene FaroyDowntown Miami is undergoing a renaissance of incredible proportions. Throughout the years, the specific requirements of the area have been considered in a manner of priorities and solutions have been implemented generated by the existing needs. For example in the Brickell area, construction of the Brickell Citi Centre is being planned. This project is going to drastically change, but in a very positive way, the dynamics of downtown and activate its pedestrian traffic, since this commercial center is going to include, among other things, retail stores, offices, residential areas and even a
hotel, solidifying Miami’s position as one of the cities with more global access. Another project worth billions will be called World Miami Resort. It is scheduled to be built where the Miami Herald is currently located. It will be, after Disney World, the largest property development in the history of Florida. Its architecture is going to be totally spectacular, featuring, among many amenities, two tulip shaped towers that are expected to revolutionize Miami’s economy. As can be seen by the aforementioned examples, downtown Miami has experimented and will continue to undergo , even in a much bigger scale still, many and very favorable changes which have put Miami in the map as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. http://faroyaerialprojects.com
BEAUTY, SUN AND SEABy Teresa Pineda S.Photos from the Author
Today with Wendy Regalado
Dominican, journalist, presenter and actress, who is our guest today will see you again on Nickelodeon as part of the main cast of the series “Grachi” will soon begin 3rd. season.This edition will wear the new trends of the most fun time of year, spring summer season, which in 2012 put colorful historical costume and invite us to play with the bold colors and daring most. Start with the primary colors more saturated That and brighter, are Desired, apparel and accessories Both in and handbags. Platform shoes continue for a long time and Each Day heels are higher, Extending the legs and stylized figure.We will see throughout this season, from the white infallible Imposed Each year in the months to network to Accompany us warmth and joy With Their. At night, we include the black will always be our ally, our volume minus figure and wrapping With A touch of elegance and mystery. Beach colored fashion trend is very similar: citrus tones, colorful accessories and organic
stone materials. Two-piece dresses with low cut fashion like modern and retro 50’s and 60’s with high cut and black and white polka dots and Animal skin designs will be a very That Subtle way.Stripes, squares, circles and geometric styles will be present in generally on the runways and in fashion this spring street summer 2012. One detail we will see That Different to the previous year will be the design of nail polish without a parameter to follow will give us the freedom to play with colors, textures and designs to suit all tastes. With a little imagination, you create the look that will make you look beautiful and radiant! As the Saying goes: to the tastes and colors were made this year are endless
Expedition to the Jardines de la Reina, Cuba
Clement Atia, diver and cameraman, brought these beautiful photos during an expedition he made to the Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. Clemente shot the video here show. The photos were taken by divers Noel Gonzalez and Pablo Pérez Novo.
Enjoy the video.
To celebrate the inauguration of the re-elected President Ma Ying-jeou of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami (TECO in Miami), a de facto Consulate General of Taiwan held a reception on May 17, 2012 at the Coral Gables Library, hosted by TECO in Miami’s Director General Ray Mou.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Mou said Taiwan has been committed to play a constructive role as a peacemaker, a humanitarian aid provider, a promoter of Chinese Culture rooted in Taiwan, and a creator of new tech and business opportunities. Former US Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, the State House majority leader, Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Mr. James Cason, the mayor of Coral Gables were invited to give their remarks. The reception’s highlights included Taiwan Fun Arts, such as weaving, traditional ornaments,
polymer clay, old-fashioned bear candy, origami, bamboo made lucky bag, fragrant sachets, sugar painting, dough figurines, Hakka paper umbrellas and Hakka patches.
The catastrophe of the sinking of the fleet in 1715 off the east coast of Florida continues to this day the greatest loss in the history of the Spanish fleet in how treasures are concerned. The figures vary, some documents show that the fleet carrying about six and a half million (value at the time), and a similar amount as contraband unregistered, others speak of more, 28 million dollars, but what almost everyone agrees on is that at least half still not recovered. As is known, also carrying beads, snuff, precious woods, leather, vanilla and other species that obviously could not, in most cases, be recovered from the damaged by water or lost in the surf and currents. The circumstances and exact location of the sinking of these ships was so full of doubt for so long, that distance and the estimated location varied by up to about three hundred miles of what they appreciated others. Finally, in 1948 some silver coins found in the sand by a building contractor named Kip Wagner in the area of Fort Pierce, opened the mouth of the investigation and this resulted in the very area where he succumbed Fleet of 1715, called also Plate Fleet, Fleet treasure, and so on. This in
UNDERWATER TREASURES
By Clemente Atia (Part IV)
turn led to the name now given to that area of south central Florida peninsula, “Treasure Coast”. That stretch of coast begins a few miles south of Cape Canaveral to about eight miles south of Fort Pierce, where at least have been placed six of these eleven shipwrecks. According to Florida law, the beaches do not have owners, then what you find you can keep them, hence many of the jewels and coins have been found in the area are not registered or there is little information, since you are not or to declare it to the authorities. For the same reason also missed a lot of valuable information being looted some of these points, which led to new regulations in force today. However, the beaches are still unclaimed and although it is now illegal unauthorized digging underwater sites registered as places where the remains of some of these vessels, it is still legal on the beach explore
and remove the sand in front of any of where the remains of these galleons were sunk, everyone goes to the beach and digs holes and sand castles and nobody forces cover them, however there are certain ethical rules that should be considered. Treasure hunters must not damage any marine area, walk or dig on or near the sand dunes. We collect all the garbage as bottle caps, aluminum cans and rings that serve as a starter, which appear when the detectors indicate that there is something, and put them in garbage cans at the end of our day search. In this way we do useful work, yet we make sure never to find them. Finally I give some of the locations that most currencies have given in recent years: Colored Beach: named for the reflections of the gold coins have been found there countless times, 2.6 miles south of Fort Pierce exit, near Green Turtle Beach. They have also been found silver coins. Pepper Beach: easily found by park sign with that name, this place against the galleon sank Urca de Lima, who has recovered very little of her cargo, but it is illegal to use metal detectors in the water as is considered histori-cal site, but if you can explore the
beach area, north and south of the site. Rio Mar: this place is located north of Fort Pierce inlet, coming from North Beach Causeway to A1A and turn north. Here lie the remains of Our Lady of Carmen. The best area is near the front of the golf course, is the area where more coins appear. Wabasso Beach: peaceful place frequently (after tidal waves) have appeared coins from different periods: 1618, 1810 and coins belonging to the Santo Cristo de San Roman, one of the ships in the fleet of 1715. Near this point, easy to find on Google maps, south of Sebastian inlet is also known as point Corrigans Wreck, where he completed another section of the galleon Santo Cristo de San Roman. Good luck friends, respect the entries in private areas, do not walk or dig sand dunes on the beach and check out all the junk they find, that will make us better people in this entertaining hobby.
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Pedro Díaz:President and Editor of Sol y Mar Magazine
Journalist, editor, writer. Graduated in journalism from the University of Havana, as well as in literature and Germanic languages. He has collaborated on numerous magazines and newspapers from over 15 countries. He has also served as the editor, journalistic director and president of six publications for which he has received international journalism awards. He graduated as a Naval Pilot from the Escuela Superior de Pesca Andrés Gonzalez Lines, in Cuba. He is also a graduate of the International School of Real Estate. In addition, he has been honored with Proclamations from Miami-Dade
Alberto Borges:Graphic Designer of Sol y Mar Magazine
A graduate of Chemical Engineering and Doctor of Technical Sciences. Technology specialist in glass and ceramics. Developer of several scientific papers related to the industry of glass and ceramics. Computer systems engineer.
County, City of Miami Beach, City of Coral Gables, City of Hialeah Gardens, City of Miami, City of Doral, City of Hialeah, City of West Miami, Town of Medley, and Town of Miami Lakes.
Dr. Martín Aróstegui:Travel and Exploration Director of Sol y Mar Magazine
He is a medical doctor by profession who, for many years, worked as a specialist in emergency medicine. His life has been devoted also to professional fishing. In the past twenty years, he has accumulated more than three hundred fishing world records, including 200 with fly-fishing equipment. He is a member of honor of the IFGA (International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum) and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Dr. Arostegui is also a professional photographer specializing in fishing and nature. He is currently the Director of Travel and
Exploration for our magazine, for which he travels to different regions of the world to capture with his lens the most beautiful images that human eyes have ever seen.
Pat Ford:Angling Photographer
Pat Ford is considered the best sport fishing photographer in the United States of America. He graduated as a lawyer from the Columbia University School of Law in 1965. He is currently a senior litigation lawyer in the courts of Florida, as well as a photographer with a passion for fishing. Pat Ford has traveled extensively throughout the world and has won 32 world records in several fishing tournaments held by the IGFA. He is the author of “The Best Fly-Fishing Trips Money Can Buy” which tells about different places he would rather go fishing with a fly hook.
Nick Faroy:Aviator and Aerial Professional Photographer
A pilot for many years, specializing in aerial photography. The perspective of buildings and man-made structures, coupled with an appreciation of nature, inspire him to capture on aerial photos what his eyes behold from above so that others may enjoy them, too. His preference is to take aerial photos of coastal locations because they have a visual impact that is very special to him from a professional point of view. For Nick Faroy, rock formations and marine life are, indeed a impressive and beautiful scenes worthy of admiration.
Mark Farber, PHDMarine Scientist
Fisheries research scientist who worked for 23 years in Miami for the Agency of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration USA (NOAA). Now, he is a professor at the University of Miami.
Dirsia Vergara:Director of Marketing of Sol y Mar Magazine
Specialist in accounting, real estate manage-ment, exports and sales monitoring. She has also taken accounting courses at FIU. She is passionate about the sea, reading, and her two children.
Information specialist for the Agency for Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration USA (NOAA). She has experience in scientific information, preparation of documents and scientific documentation, editing and reviewing scientific literature and finding information on specialized topics, among other things. She received a Masters in Biological Science from the University of Havana Cuba in 1980, a Masters in Marine Policy from theUniversity of Miami, Florida in 1997, as well as a Masters in Information from Florida State University in 1998.
María Julia BelloScientific Director of Sol y Mar Magazine
Clemente atia
Professional diver underwater cameraman. .
Writer, naturalist, artist and professional diver. He studied at the Cuban naval Academy, been later part of the underwater search and rescue team. He worked at the National Aquarium of Cuba drawing fish for scientific publications worldwide. Creator and writer of the series of nature documentaries PROJECT 5,
in the 80’s. He has also worked for different magazines and digital magazines on topics related to the sea and the environment. Cameraman, editor and specialist in underwater recordings have won four Emmy Awards. Favorite hobbies: stay under water, the in-vestigation and search for lost treasures.
Steve Kantner A freelance writer, editor, and fishing personality whose byline has appeared in Fly Rod & Reel, Salt Water Sportsman, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters and numerous other outdoor publications. Steve also worked as a guide, while hosting a drive-time radio show. Plus, he’s appeared in a number
of television episodes that showcased his particular specialty—fly fishing from land for inshore species. Steve just finished a book titled Landcaptain; the Secrets of Fishing South Florida on Foot for Wild River Press that’s due out later this year.
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“And chase hard and good with no mistakes and do not overrun them” Ernest Hemingway
(Islands in the Stream)
By John Bell www.biggameclubbimini.comPhotos Courtesy John Hemingway
Set in the midst of forever moving cobalt blue and turquoise green waters, Bimini may only be a mere 50 miles due east of Miami but this island in the stream is light years distant from the hustle and bustle of South Florida. From the Lucayan Indian word meaning “two islands”, North and South Bimini along with its smaller cays, is part of the Bahamas, an archipelago of 700 islands sweeping across 500 miles of open ocean. For generations of angling and diving enthusiasts, Bimini has been and remains the gateway to the Bahamas, a portal to adventure and experience perched at the edge of a sheer underwater cliff and the eastern edge of the mighty and mythical Gulfstream.
Ernest Hemingway fishing.
Ernest Hemingway in Bimini in 1935 (with a Marlin half eaten by sharks might have been inspiration for
The old Man and the sea).
Members of Hemingway arriving in Bimini by seaplane. circa 1935
Legendary angler and western novelist Zane Grey and his captain, Tommy Gifford, recluse billionaire Howard Hughes and retailing genius turned scientist/naturalist Michael Lerner heard the call of Bimini. Ernest Hemingway was an early apostle to the Bimini experience in the 1930s, where he drank, brawled and wrote his way through several fishing seasons, traveling back and forth between home in Key West (1935-37) and his beloved “Island in the Stream”. His creative workshop was the
Record 868 lb Mako shark caught by Ernest off Bimini
Ernest with first non-mutilated tuna (sharks typically would attack fish as they were being reeled-in) that
he managed to catch in Bimini. circa 1934
Complete Angler and his characterizations came from a world populated by giant blue marlin, bluefin tuna and schools of sharks almost too large to count. With his literary acclaim and sporting prowess, Hemingway, together with countless other kindred spirits, established Bimini as the Big Game Fishing Capital of the World—home today to some 200 world record catches and counting. While living in Bimini, Hemingway worked on To Have and Have Not and worked on a few articles, but mostly he fished aboard his boat Pilar. According to legend, Hemingway’s
catch of a 500-plus-pound Blue Marlin inspired him to write The Old Man and The Sea and Islands in the Stream. The 38-foot fishing boat Pilar was acquired by Hemingway in April 1934 from Wheeler Shipbuilding in Brooklyn, NY and was a nickname for Hemingway’s wife Pauline and also the heroin in For Whom the Bell Tolls. Hemingway spent three summers in Bimini, starting with the first voyage in April 1935. During the initial attempt at the crossing, he accidentally shot himself in the leg while attempting to boat a shark he caught. On a subsequent trip, he fished with Bror von Blixen-Finecke, with who he had been on Safari, and whose former wife, Karen Blixen, was the
Ernest’s wife, Pauline, standing in front of “PILAR”.
PILAR EH Fishing in Bimini. Circa 1955
Hemingway’s songs, Patrick and jack on the docks in Bimini
author of Out of Africa. During his Bimini trips, Hemingway perfected fishing techniques for tuna. He was the first person to land a giant tuna un-mutilated. Hemingway caught numerous record breaking fish from Pilar. In 1935, he won every tournament in the Key West-Havana-Bimini triangle, competing against Michael Lerner and Kip Farrington. In 1938, he established a world record by catching seven marlin in one day. Pilar is currently on display in Cuba as the Museo Ernest Hemingway at Finca Vigia. Hemingway is one of the founding fathers of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida. Hemingway also liked to drink and fight during his days in Bimini. His boxing ability was real and not imagined. He routinely challenged anyone to last three rounds in the ring with him, and no-one every took home the prize of $200. Local musician Nat Saunders even sang about Hemingway’s boxing skills in a song entitled “Big Fat Slob.” The song was about a fellow Bimini regular named Dodi Knapp, who called Hemingway a “Big Fat Slob”, and Ernest promptly put out his lights in front of many people on the docks.
Ernest with Mike Lerner in Bimini. circa 1936.
Ernest Boxing in Bimini. circa 1936
Ernest boxing in Bimini. circa 1935
The most modern and innovative technology of the maritime industry
1The powerful new Yanmar 8LV series diesel continues to gain favor with boatbuilders. Adding to its long history of offering Yanmar power, Back Cove Yachts has now chosen the Yanmar 8LV-370 as an option on its popular Back Cove 30. “Yanmar is a great fit because the 8LV engine is lightweight, compact and has a great power-to-weight ratio. Yanmar also has an extensive international network of service dealers who support our export activities in markets such as Australia.” said Bentley Collins, Back Cove VP of marketing and sales. www.backcoveyachts.com
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2Whether before Spring launching or Fall storage, anode inspection is most easily performed when a boat is out of the water. When replacing anodes, owners should consider the type of water in which they boat to best protect their craft. The potential environmental impacts of anode materials also come into play, as all anodes are not the same. Anodes are needed to protect against galvanic corrosion. Immersing two different metals in water can create a small electrical current. This steadily corrodes the less noble metal, such as the aluminum outboard housing connected to a steel prop, or the copper plumbing joined by steel fittings. www.cmpglobal.com
COMPARING ANODE TYPES
3“Shipshape” means neat and in good order. Three organizers, the Sticky Bag, Sticky Pockets and DeckHand Boating Pouch from Davis Instruments, make it easy to keep everything in its place and close by. Sticky Bags are great for larger storage needs, such as fishing or diving gear, ropes, clothes or drinks. A shock cord keeps contents secure. The bag is held in place on any smooth, clean surface with super-strong suction cups rated at 8 lbs. of holding power. It can be permanently mounted by replacing the suction cups with fasteners supplied by the boat owner. The small Sticky Bag, perfect for compact quarters, measures 12” x 12”, while the roomy large Sticky Bag measures 18” x 12”. [email protected]
HANDY ORGANIZERS BRING ORDER TO CLUTTER
4As soon as Jim McLaren, general manager of Orange Coast Yachts in Newport Beach, California, came across the Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization System at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last year, he knew he had to have it. As a result, McLaren made sure the very first 52 Ovation he ordered from Silverton Marine of Millville, New Jersey for his dealership had the state-of-the-art gyro installed. “I felt that the Seakeeper Gyro would probably be the most important piece of equipment for boats since the invention of the autopilot and I wanted to explore it more,” said McLaren. “It’s, at least, the most innovative piece of equipment I’ve come across in my 50 years in the marine industry.” www.seakeeper.com
HIGH-TECH GYRO ENSURES SMOOTH CRUISING ON OVATION YACHTS
5Promising to be a spectacular addition to Northern Marine’s family of expedition yachts, the 85’ Blood Baron is rapidly becoming a reality. Since construction began in October 2011, the hull is laid and interior construction is well underway. Utilizing an extremely efficient modular building method requires precision calculations, but it’s speeding Blood Baron’s progress along. The lower deck’s four complete staterooms are being built on the shop floor and will be craned into place once nearly complete. Rough-in framing, ceiling grids, insulation, piping and cabling are already finished. Work now progresses to the interior staircases and furniture bases. This deck includes a VIP stateroom with king-size walk around bed, two queen guest state-rooms and a crew cabin, all with ensuite heads.www.northernmarine.com
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SPEEDS BLOOD BARON PROGRESS
6M/Y Banyan, a beautiful 102’ Palmer Johnson, has undergone many changes since her 1980 commissioning. In 2009, she was extended 14’, repowered and completely refurbished, transforming her into a virtually new yacht. Recently she added twin M7000A Seakeeper gyros, greatly enhancing onboard comfort and stability without sacrificing cruising performance. Banyan can now travel confidently in bigger seas and to remote anchorages for her owner and charter guests. In the search for zero-speed stability, many factors came into play. The owner was very conscious of ambient noise onboard, so a new system needed to be quiet. Banyan’s twin 33 kW Northern Lights gen-sets were serving well, but amperage draw needed to be conservative. www.seakeeper.com
SEAKEEPER GYROS DELIVER MULTIPLE BENEFITS TO M/Y BANYAN
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