Field notes from the Gulf Coast — everything a captain needs to choose a slip, prepare for the season, navigate Perdido Pass, and time the bite off Orange Beach.
Coverage changes what you pay, how often you clean, and how your boat survives the summer. Here is how to choose between a covered and an open berth.
Sep 27, 2026
02Most dock damage comes from a bad line setup, not bad weather. Here is how to run spring, breast, and bow lines and place fenders so your boat rides a tide change without touching anything.
Sep 27, 2026
03The Intracoastal Waterway gives Gulf Coast captains a protected route behind the islands. Here is how to read the marks, handle the bridges, and run it safely.
Sep 27, 2026
04The Gulf floor off Orange Beach is full of natural reef, artificial structure, and rigs that hold fish year-round. Here is how to fish it right.
Sep 27, 2026
05Salt water shortens the life of any boat. A thirty-minute routine after every trip does more than any single product to keep yours in shape.
Sep 27, 2026
06Summer fills the harbor fast. Here is how to reserve your slip early, plan around tournaments, and make the most of the busiest months on the Gulf.
Sep 27, 2026
07What it is actually like to be based at Orange Beach Marina, from the 6 a.m. fuel dock to the last plate at Shipp's. Here is the daily rhythm of a Gulf Coast home port.
Sep 14, 2026
08Five measurements decide whether a slip fits your vessel and your routine. Here is how to get them right on the Gulf Coast.
Sep 13, 2026
09Hurricane season runs June through November. Here is how to secure your vessel and work with marina staff before the next named storm.
Sep 13, 2026
10Perdido Pass connects the Intracoastal Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Here is what captains need to know about the jetties, the tide, and the approach to Orange Beach Marina.
Sep 13, 2026
11From spring cobia to summer tuna and fall redfish, here is the fishing calendar that tells you what is biting and when off Orange Beach.
Sep 13, 2026
1230-amp and 50-amp service are not the same thing. Here is the difference and which one your boat needs.
Sep 13, 2026