Newsletter Feb 2003
Sunrise Marina
February 2003

UPDATES

Docks: As you all have seen we were unable to get everything together in time to replace our docks by the end of February. However, we are working diligently to get everything on track and should be ready to roll, when the fishing season is over this summer.

Facility: We are still trudging along with the “Powers that be”, in getting all of our approvals and final drawings for the new facility. We expect to be breaking ground by September of 2003. (Only a year past our original date! All good things take time!)

Fueling: The underground tanks will be going in soon. This will make for a great view for all of us. The down gas line on our fuel dock is being replaced within the next week, which means our gas pump on the fuel dock will be up and running by the time we get into the season.

F.Y.I
Please remember there are more strict guidelines for vessel operation these days. We will always try to have the latest info on any rule changes.

The Coast Guard is offering a public meeting on Maritime Security, January 27th at 10 am at the Port Authority Commission Room. If you miss this one, there is also a meeting in Jacksonville on February 7th. You can contact the marina store for more information.

GRILLS
The crew at Grills has been working hard to make some improvements in the kitchen and on the deck for our loyal patrons. By the end of February we will be able to extend our breakfast hours.

MARINA STORE
For all of you who are as sick of this weather as I am, the only consolation that I can offer is that we will be pulling Cobia out of the water before long.

Get your rods and reels ready. Don’t wait till you have a trophy fish on the line! For those of you who need reel repairs, stop by and see Dale, in our tackle store. If you are just in need of parts, we can order parts for Penn, Daiwa and Shimano or just stop by and say hi.

We will soon be receiving our shipment of live eels to entice the often finicky free swimmers soon to invade our costal waters.

With the restaurant in full gear, and spring just around the corner, parking is going to be a real problem this season. If you are going fishing for the day, we do ask that you park on either side of the building. Captains, please make sure your charter moves their vehicles from both the front of the marina and in front of the restaurant and have them park on the sides of the building. Once again, the front of the marina is designated as 15 minute parking only!! Thank you for your cooperation.

FISHING FORECAST
Fabulous February!! Bottom fishing can be awesome! Large numbers of grouper, snapper and cobia can be expected either on the inshore waters or perhaps even early spawn of grouper on 27 fathoms. Surprisingly enough, February can be one of our best months for wahoo. When the conditions get right (calm seas and warm days) wahoo will congregate in large numbers on 27 fathoms. Ballyhoo behind sea-witches or high speed lures will produce the best results. In the Port, fishing can be excellent for flounder, bluefish, weakfish and possibly even a pompano. As always, feel free to call for a weather update or fishing forecast.

HAPPY ENDINGS

Hope everyone has had a good start to the new year. Hopefully this spring brings the best of what we all love: great weather & great fishing.

We are looking forward to a great year and are as always grateful for your support. There will be some amazing changes coming soon!!!

Robin and the rest of the Sunrise Crew
(Joe’s out of town)