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Dec. 19, 2008
I have a good friend and customer I'll call "Bob" (wait, Bob is really his name, but don't tell him I broadcasted this info!). Bob has commented to me about my blogs and said I really should give a fishing report. Well, that's kinda hard for me to do as I don't fish. But I do plan to learn soon.
Anyway, in the spirit of serving my readers and possible fishermen in the area, I believe right now is a great time to be fishing the St. Augustine Inlet. Why do I think this, you ask? Well, look at all the small boats fishing the area right now. Either the fish are biting, they all ran out of fuel at the same time, or there's a strange parade going on where the boats are ordered to stay in one position with poles in the water.
What do you think?
Nov. 5, 2008
On Monday afternoon, November 3rd around 5 p.m., we watched a seaplane taxi up the Intracoastal around Porpoise Point and up to Vilano. It had just landed after having flown over the area. Here’s a photo I took.
Seaplane in Vilano 1
I now learn that the seaplane had an accident yesterday, November 4th just north of the Usina (Vilano) Bridge. I have not seen this seaplane before and it was exciting to see him in the area. I am glad the pilot is well and hope to see him again soon.
Here are the news reports with videos.
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Seaplane Overturns in Water, No Injuries
First Coast News - Jacksonville,FL,USA
The plane was taxiing to the middle of the water about a mile north of the Vilano Bridge in preparation for take-off when a gust of wind got under it. ...
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Pilot Pulled From Water After Ultralight Flips
News4Jax.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA
VILANO BEACH, Fla. -- A St. Johns Fire-Rescue spokesman said an ultralight aircraft taking off on the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Guana River State ...
Pilot uninjured when plane flips in Intracoastal
By dana.treen
Dave Markarian, 70, was leaving the dock about a mile north of the Vilano bridge about 12:20 pm when a wing of the plane somehow dipped into the water during the takeoff, causing the plane to overturn, said spokesman Kevin Kelshaw of ...
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Oct. 30, 2008
In northeast, Florida we all talk about "Mayport" shrimp. Mayport is a coastal village north of St. Augustine and east of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River right where it meets with the Atlantic Ocean. That makes getting out to the ocean and to the shrimp a breeze. It is home to about 20 of the state's shrimping boats. However, St. Augustine is located on the Intracoastal (called "the river" by the locals) at the St. Augustine inlet. In fact, I believe you can get to the Atlantic faster from St. Augustine.
The difference between Mayport and St. Augustine shrimp---the port the shrimp boat comes into to unload the shrimp. All the shrimp boats in the area troll off the coast, so they are covering the same area. They are a lovely sight to see off the coast along A1A from Jacksonville to Ponte Vedra Beach to S. Ponte Vedra Beach to North Beach to Vilano Beach to St. Augustine Beach to Crescent Beach---you get the idea. It seems that all the shrimp caught in the area are called "Mayport" shrimp. What do your think?
So, if you want really fresh shrimp, eat locally caught shrimp while vacationing in northeast Florida. Four types of shrimp live in the waters off the coast here: brown, white, pink and rock shrimp. Brown and white shrimp make up the majority of what is caught here. Those of us that are fortunate to live here, enjoy fresh seafood year round.
Here's a photo I took recently of a shrimp boat heading out to the Atlantic in the early morning. It came into the St. Augustine inlet when the surf and wind were rough. It is passing Porpoise Point near Vilano Beach.
Sep. 13, 2008
As President of the Friends of A1A, I am proud to announce that the Ocean Conservancy Beach Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 20th. This annual event, taking place in seventy-five countries around the globe, will see Friends of A1A doing a cleanup of the beach and dunes at Porpoise Point from 8AM until noon.
We will be at the beach access located at Porpoise Point Drive and Genoa Street. Call or e-mail me and I will send you directions if you need them.
There will be a number of trash ‘grabbers’ available and ice water for all volunteers. You should wear closed shoes, gloves, and sun protection. An adult must accompany volunteers under sixteen.
Please join us and encourage your neighbors and friends to assist in keeping our community and beaches a wonderful and clean place. Please let me know if you are coming so I can let Bernie Gay, our Friends of A1A Volunteer Coordinator, know. Thanks!
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