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May 09, 2011

Jan Fogt

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One Man's Grander Quest
Mel Immergut aims to catch three granders
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The Bimini Big Game Club Returns
A venerable landmark gets a new lease on life thanks to Guy Harvey
Sails Invade Florida Despite Poor Conditions
The conditions for sailfishing were all wrong in early December off the coast of Stuart, Florida. The wind was blowing from the southwest and seas were flat-calm - virtually opposite the stacked seas and northeast wind Florida's sailfishermen prefer.
Noted Skipper Dies
Heart problems calim the life of Capt. Rick DeFeo.
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The Evolution of the Sport-Fisher
Take a look at the people and technology that have shaped the modern-day sport-fishing boat.
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Crossing The Border
Fishing in foreign waters on your own boat can be hassle free.
Destination: Caribbean
For many traveling anglers, hop-scotching your way through the Caribbean is a requirement for reaching faraway places such as Venezuela. Of course, the process of clearing customs varies from island to island, but some generalizations can be made based, primarily, on the maritime traditions of the countries with which the islands are associated. Islands with ties to Britain tend to require more paperwork and fees, says Bill Borer, who has traveled extensively through the region.
Destination: Mexico
One of the most popular of all foreign fishing destinations, Mexico hosts thousands of American sport-fishing boats annually from California, the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Seaboard. You would think that would make coming and going by boat that much easier. Yet Mexico remains stringent about the comings and goings of foreign vessels to its vast shoreline. Hundreds of U.S. captains manage the process of clearing customs and immigration on their own, but more and more are turning to local agents such as Jim Schwarz of Marina Hacienda del Mar (011-52-9-8801070).
Destination: Venezuela
With a good port agent to take care of the red tape, Venezuela's paperwork trail isn't bad, even in the major commercial port of La Guaira. Whether you use an agent or clear customs on your own, there are a few things you must have to receive the necessary permits and fishing licenses. In addition to certified proof of ownership of the boat, crew list and accompanying identification and passports, you must have a visa and your zarpes, or exit papers, from your last port.
Cruising Guides and References
All of the traveling skippers interviewed recommended purchasing a good cruising guide, along with other weather and trip-planning aids. For a comprehensive selection of cruising guides and reference material, contact Bluewater Books and Charts, 1481 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316; 954-763-6533; www.bluewaterweb.com. Bluewater has more than 30,000 books, nautical charts and international cruising flags in stock.For your charting needs, search out the Pilot Chart Atlas. Prepared by the U.S.
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