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On the Water: Sailfish, others bite in abundance for anglers who brave chill

Posted by The Coastal Star on January 31, 2018 at 11:52

A sailfish jumps near a boat on Jan. 11, the first day of the annual Silver Sailfish Derby release tournament hosted by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. Cold weather improved the sailfish action in this year’s Derby. Willie Howard/The Coastal Star

On the Water: Boats left at anchor creating problems ashore

Posted by The Coastal Star on January 3, 2018 at 12:50

ABOVE: Part of a trimaran sailboat broke loose during Hurricane Irma and wedged under floating docks at Gateway Marina. The incident caused $90,000 in damage to the docks. Photo provided by Gateway Marina

BELOW: Shredded sails, a tarp and algae cover

Briny Breezes: Manatee Sighting

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on February 1, 2012 at 16:35

A manatee sighting in the marina at Briny Breezes drew onlookers in late January. In addition to eating some lettuce offered by one of the residents, the manatee rolled on its back and lapped up fresh water squirted from a hose.
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Close encounter of a natural kind

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on June 3, 2010 at 14:00

Ocean Ridge resident Dr. Gene Abelson, his family and friends were boating near Bird Island at the Boynton Inlet in early May when they encountered a manatee. After the humans spent time petting and swimming alongside the mammal - which is an endang