March 2018 Newsletter

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March 2018 Newsletter

We would like to welcome "Forget Me Knot" and "Pretty Lady" to the fleet!

BOATS OF THE MONTH

FOUNTAINE PAJOT LUCIA 40' & JEANNEAU 34.9'

Meet Forget Me Knot...

Fountaine Pajot's latest mid size cruising model the Lucia 40' optimizes volume for comfort aboard with out sacrificing sailing performance. Forget Me Knot is a 4 cabin model. Fast, fun, and incredibly comfortable both while under sail and at anchor. Additional amenities include full Raymarine integrated instruments and navigation suite, electric sheet / halyard winch for easy sail handling. There is solar panels and a genset to power A/C and other 110 systems, hot and cold pressure water throughout, large fully - equipped galley, propane stove/ oven, stereo with auxiliary input, fresh water transom shower, 10 ft. inflatable Rigid bottom (RIB) dingy and outboard and an electric davit winch. Draft is 3ft. 9 inches.

Meet Pretty Lady...

This beautiful Jeanneau 34.9 ft. monohull offers 2 staterooms and 1 head with a draft of 4 ft. 10 inches. From the very first glance, the Sun Odyssey 349 captivates with her pure lines, generous interior volume and inviting cockpit. Designed by Marc Lombard and true to the values of the Sun Odyssey line, the 349 is the perfect combination of performance, comfort and safety at sea. Whether in the cockpit or at the helm, at anchorage or at sea, you will enjoy taking full advantage of this seaworthy, stable and easy-to-handle sailboat.Escape from the everyday and taste the pleasures of family cruising. With two cabins, a spacious salon and a very functional galley, the Sun Odyssey proves both well considered and inviting. High quality woodwork accents an incredibly bright, well-lit interior. Come aboard Pretty Lady!

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THE QUEEN CONCH NEEDS PROTECTION

The queen conch (Strombus gigas) is a large marine mollusc, formerly abundant throughout the Caribbean region. It is now under threat from overfishing.

Photo Credit: Carolyn Belak

There has been a major decline in the population of protected queen conchs in the Bahamas' Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park over the last 20 years.
The most recent survey found predominantly older queen conchs, with a shortage of juveniles to replace them.
Researchers believe overfishing in upstream areas has depleted the park's larval supply. Increased predator density within the park may also be a problem for juveniles.
Queen conch fisheries outside protected areas in the Bahamas are experiencing intense fishing pressure and are near collapse.

Conchs play a huge role in Bahamian culture.

Act now to save the Queen Conch.

Read Full Article Here

VIDEO OF THE MONTH

Shedd Studies Queen Conch in The Bahamas

Shedd Aquarium Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Andy Kough has been working alongside partners at the Bahamas National Trust to survey different habitats around The Bahamas for queen conch. Using Shedd's research vessel, the R/V Coral Reef II, Dr. Kough and fellow researchers are gathering data to inform conch fishery management and protect populations into the future.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ABACO

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