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Endless Summer Charters – Key West

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I had the pleasure of going out with Captain Grif a few days ago from Endless Summer Charters. It was so much FUN I can’t wait to do it again. First we went to a fairly shallow spot to try and catch some sharks … Yes! I said SHARKS! Rebecca reeled one in and I was happy to be the official tour photographer. The 3 or 4 of them that were under the boat made me a little nervous.

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Grif is a pro at getting the hook out of the sharks mouth. We then headed over to a spot called Boca Grande that had an old shipwreck sticking out of the water. Grif said he thinks it was a ship from WWII.

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We changed up our bait a little bit and started fishing for some Jew fish aka Goliath Grouper … sadly all I caught were some tiny little guys that we couldn’t even eat for dinner. I think it was Rebecca’s fishing day since she also caught a Mutton Snapper that was at least 5 pounds. He came back with us for dinner and man was it fresh and yummy. I don’t think I have ever caught a fish, filleted it and then had it cooked within the same afternoon.

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I can’t say that I am the most fond of fish. We have a few good stories but I prefer them on my plate already cut up and sometimes cooked. Something about the slime and them being alive. But none the less I love to eat them!

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24th Minimal Regatta – Key West

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This weekend we attended the 24th Annual Minimal Regatta in Key West, Hosted my the Schooner Wharf Bar. It was sure a sight to see! The teams were required to construct their boats from the following supplies: 1 Sheet 4×8 1/4 plywood, 2- 2×4 pieces of lumber, 1 pound of fasteners, 1 roll of duct tape and no caulking or adhesives can be used.

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Each team seemed to have a theme and costumes to match their boat. It was a lot of fun. I hope to remember this event for next year so I can attend again. They even gave away a prize for the fastest sinking boat and it took about 3 seconds!