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CaptainJon · 12-05-2022

Looking for another epic adventure on the east side of Florida? Haulover Inlet is located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, along the ICW. The man-made channel connects the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County. We have all watched Wa...

CaptainJon · 11-16-2022

Want to go to Florida every month this winter? Check out how we did it! Every year, we Midwesterners see signs that advertise cheap flights to Florida on discount carriers, such as Allegiant, Spirit, and Frontier to name a few. $39 tickets fro...

CaptainJon · 10-17-2022

Every fall, there is a slow dance of boats in the Midwest which get pulled before winter hits. Usually in October, the marinas start to empty out and the storage yards start filling up. I recently had the privilege to captain one of four boats headin...

CaptainJon · 09-29-2022

As members of Freedom Boat Club, we often get to travel and explore new places without having to tow or rent a boat. One of our favorite places is Islamorada, about an hour south of Miami. There is a Freedom Boat Club located just before the Snake Cr...

CaptainJon · 09-12-2022

This past weekend, we enjoyed another sunny Saturday in Chicago's "Play Pen," just north of the iconic Navy Pier. On such a nice day, hundreds of boats will anchor and raft-off of each other and people swim from boat to boat, or layout on the rafts b...

CaptainJon

Hey Jeff. West Marine has several grills that would work. Use a bow cleat to keep the flames away from the gas. Also, go with the propane grill. Trust me. Hot coals are not fun on a boat! Stay Safe!

CaptainJon

Hi. My name is Jon and I am a USCG licensed Master Captain from West Michigan. I am divorced, as are several of my friends and we are all members of Freedom Boat Club. I drive charter yachts and sightseeing tours in the summer in Chicago, and I use F...

CaptainJon · 09-07-2022

We are huge fans of Great Lakes boating in the summer. Chicago has tons to see and do, regardless of the weather. If the "Big Lake" is smooth, try cruising in/out of each of the Chicago Harbors; go for a swim in the "Play Pen" north of Navy Pier, or ...

CaptainJon · 09-07-2022

Absolutely. Instead of going to Wisconsin, try West Michigan. St. Joseph, South Haven, Saugatuck and Holland all have fish biting right off the piers. These will mostly be catfish and other bottom feeders, but talk to the local bait and marine stores...

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