Welcome to Matlacha Pass, FL
Matlacha Pass is a shallow body of water extending north from San Carlos Bay to Charlotte Harbor between Pine Island and the mainland.
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Quietly Sophisticated: The Hood 42 LM
By US Harbors At first glance, the Hood 42 LM might be confused for a boat that worked the Maine coast fifty years ago, but upon further inspection, the fifteen coats of Epifanes varnish over mahogany and custom-cast bronze hardware reveal that this boat was built for cruising. Beyond the… Learn More
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Ouzel: A Modern Classic Built with Purposeful Elegance
Rockport Marine’s 95-foot Ouzel: a modern classic sailing Superyacht built for world cruising By US Harbors – On a Sunday in November 2025, a mast standing well above the wood-clad buildings at Rockport Marine marked the end of a long build. Ouzel, a 95-foot contemporary classic sailing yacht, was launched… SEE MORE
A Guide to Ordering, Shucking, and Eating Oysters
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. October was National Seafood Month, and on the Maine coast it was also a month for oysters. We spent an afternoon at the 4th annual Camden Oyster & Beer Festival at The Wharf at Lyman-Morse on October 11, and in Portland, Maine Oysterfest took place on October… SEE MORE
Strengthening U.S. Fisheries, Coastal Economies, and Food Security
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. The United States manages some of the world’s most productive and sustainable fisheries. American commercial fishermen and seafood businesses operate on a foundation of rigorous science-based standards set through decades of fisheries monitoring and careful management. Despite the successful management strategies that have ensured abundance within domestic… SEE MORE