ScuttleButt

 

Back in the early 1800s, the cask containing a ship's daily supply of fresh water was called a scuttlebutt (from the verb scuttle meaning "to cut a hole through" and the noun butt, "cask"); that name was later applied to a drinking fountain on a ship or at a naval installation. In time, the term for the water source was also applied to the gossip and rumors generated around it, and the latest chatter has been called "scuttlebutt" ever since.

Sawpit Creek Redesign  4/29/24 The Sawpit Creek boat ramp is in need of repairs and redesign. Here's my idea for improvements.

The Killing of an Industry  3/23/24  Four City Commissioners vote to move forward with Waterfront Park plan - a move that will kill the Charter Boat industry at the Marina.

Boaters Under Siege Part 1 2/12/24 City Commissioner pushing closing of only City boat ramp

Covering Costs at Old Town Bait and Tackle  7/26/23 Permit for parking and launching at Old Town Bait and Tackle explained.

Is an Amelia Island Boater Advocacy Group needed?  3/14/23 With 2 of the 4 Public boat ramps down or limited, and all of them substandard, do we need to pull together to get better facilities?

Follow Science-based Management  3/4/23 Florida Guides Association President Dylan Hubbard pens an editorial on the FGA Mission and encourages Science-based Management of our fisheries.

Florida Angling Going Woke 12/1/22  The FWC is basing their rules more on the feelings of conservation minded newcomers rather than true science.

FWC Staff Thrown Under Bus  8/17/2022  Was the FWC staff thrown under the bus by FWC Commissioners when they voted to ignore staff recommendations in reference to bag limits for NE Florida?

Is the City of Fernandina Beach Targeting Boaters?  6/5/222  The City of Fernandina Beach continues to be "anti boaters". Shouldn't a City on an ISLAND have water access for boaters?

FWC Redfish Summit News You Should Know About 8/25/21  A summary of the day long FWC Redfish Summit. See the trends of fishing attitudes in Florida. 

Runaway Train: Fernandina Beach Marina Waterfront Plans 1/27/21 Transplant commissioners and City Manager push whacko Disney-like plan for City waterfront.