February 2014 Blog Archive
The Coral Reef
Fri, Feb 28, 2014
Did you know a coral reef environment includes 1/3 of all of the world's marine fish species? There is always something new to be found at the coral reef. Continue reading today's blog for a quick fact sheet about coral reefs. What reefs have you exp... Read More
Exploring the Ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria
Thu, Feb 27, 2014
We're traveling to Alexandria, Egypt to learn more about the Lighthouse of Alexandria in this week's Lighthouse Tour Series. The lighthouse is also known as the Pharos of Alexandria and is considered by many to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Anci... Read More
Monterey Boats Welcomes Wizard Lake Marine Aboard!
Wed, Feb 26, 2014
Williston, FL-- Monterey Boats is honored to welcome Wizard Lake Marine to the Monterey Boats dealer family! Wizard Lake Marine is considered to be the premier dealer in the Kelowna British Columbia Area. Read More
It's time for the 60th Annual St. Louis Boat Show!
Wed, Feb 26, 2014
The 60th Annual St. Louis Boat and Sport Show kicks off on February 25th and continues until the 2nd of March! We will be attending this year's show with several of our dealers, including, All About Boats, Inland Marine, 154 Marine and Holzhauer Auto... Read More
The Progressive New England Boat Show
Sun, Feb 23, 2014
The Progressive New England Boat Show kicks off on February 22nd and continues until the 2nd of March. We're attending this year's show with two members of our fantastic dealer family, Shep Brown's Boat Basin and Tern Harbor Marina. Read today's blog... Read More
The California Lighthouse
Sun, Feb 23, 2014
If you have an opportunity to travel to Aruba this Summer, take a scenic tour of the California Lighthouse. The lighthouse is named after the famous steamship, the California. The ship wrecked in the area on September 23, 1891. Keep reading today's b... Read More
Exploring the RMS Rhone
Thu, Feb 20, 2014
Our Shipwreck Diving series continues this week as we explore the RMS Rhone, a British vessel that wrecked during the San Narciso Hurricane on October 29, 1867. The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company owned the ship and used her to carry passengers and p... Read More
Life at the Reef
Tue, Feb 18, 2014
Life in a coral reef habitat is always busy. Coral reef ecosystems are one of the most intricate systems on our planet. In fact, life here changes every day. Did you know a coral reef ecosystem is divided into eight distinct zones and three primary o... Read More
The 2014 Eurasia Boat Show
Sun, Feb 16, 2014
Marine. The show begins February 14th and continues until the 23rd. Keep reading today's blog for an insiders look of the show and a tour of the town. It's time to start packing your suitcases, we're looking forward to seeing you there. Read More
The Tale of the Richest Pirate in the World
Wed, Feb 12, 2014
We're traveling back in time on the high seas today to look at the life of Henry "Long Ben" Every, a pirate from 1653. His maritime career began just like many others before him, he was a member of the British Royal Navy. What made him choose a life ... Read More
The Belgian Boat Show
Mon, Feb 10, 2014
We're traveling to Ghent, Belgium for the 26th Annual' Belgian Boat Show! The boat show starts on the 8th and continues until the 16th of February. If you're attending the show, keep reading today's blog for more information about the show and for fu... Read More
The Bass Harbour Head Lighthouse
Sat, Feb 08, 2014
Today's blog brings us to the Acadia National Park in Maine. The park is home to the Bass Harbor Head Light, which was constructed in 1858 for $5,000! Congress built the lighthouse to guide ships through the heavy fog that masked the entrance to Bass... Read More
A Day in Marina del Rey
Thu, Feb 06, 2014
This week's Summer destination piece has us traveling to the West Coast of the United States to Marina del Rey, California! It's a wonderful area for sport fishing, cruising and relaxing with friends and family. What are your travel plans for Summer ... Read More