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August 19, 2010

I hope this finds you well, happy and as comfortable as you want to be.

I’ve come to a realisation over the past few months, and to understand this, I’d better explain myself first.

Over the past few years I’ve tried hard to adapt to land life and even running stink-pots, and you know what? – I can’t do either, with my heart, head, or even my bank balance. I’ve tried really hard to do what “makes sense”, but it does not make sense to me.

I’ve never been one to chase tickets, but finally I’ve bitten the bullet, and in a couple of weeks will have my STCW95 (what do these initials stand for anyway?).

As BP maneuvers through a public relations nightmare, coastal residents and marine industry professionals can only plan for their day-to-day, as even the near-future remains unknown.

The hardest hit industries will definitely be that of fishing, seafood, and tourism. And just like the ocean harbors an underwater food chain, the Gulf Coast State Industries resemble a chain as well. Not only will the marine industries be directly affected by the spill, but so will the businesses that sell goods and services to those fishermen; from restaurants to small stores.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – July 8, 2010 – The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals Brokerage Division is pleased to announce that the 124-foot motor yacht SEA OWL is a new Central Agency Listing. When she originally was launched from Delta Marine, this much-heralded custom yacht (ex-LADY LINDA) was named ShowBoats International’s “Best Motor Yacht of the Year”.

June 30, 2010

This article came from the Associated Press

By TANALEE SMITH, Associated Press Writer