Second Location for Guy Harvey Outpost Properties Program Fort Lauderdale, FL – November 28, 2011 – Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts LTD announced today plans to open its second boutique resort …
Guy Harvey Outpost, Mako Shark in the Dredge, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
12 Aug 20148:39 PM
Very cool clip of a Mako Shark following & biting the dredge-cam.
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This young male mako makes swimming with the fast moving dredge look effortless. Guy Harvey Research Institute scientists and the Guy Harvey Outpost Team based their Expedition efforts out of the Hotel Playa Media Luna on Isla Mujeres, just north of Cancun. During their trip the successfully caught and tagged eight mako sharks with satellite tags.
Stay tuned we will have lots more detail for you following Shark Week. Catch more Shark Week photos from Guy Harvey Outpost on Facebook.
— at Isla Mujeres, Cancún, México.
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Second Location for Guy Harvey Outpost Properties Program
Fort Lauderdale, FL - November 28, 2011 - <a title="GHO web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts LTD</a> announced today plans to open its second boutique resort property on <a title="About Rum Cay" href="http://guyharveyoutpost.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=87" target="_blank">Rum Cay</a> in the southern Bahamas. The popular <a title="Sumner Point M&V web site" href="http://www.rumcaymarina.com/" target="_blank">Sumner Point Marina & Villas </a>property is undergoing renovations and reopens this spring as the Guy Harvey Outpost Resort & Marina, Rum Cay.
Rum is the southern gateway in and out of the Bahamas, just like <a title="About Bimini" href="http://www.bahamas.com/out-islands/bimini" target="_blank">Bimini</a> is to the north, so this is a great complement to our system and certainly will be a welcome Outpost for any of our customers spending time further down the island chain," notes company President, Mark Ellert. The Rum Cay project follows the reopening of the <a title="BBGC web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a> last year as a Guy Harvey Outpost. Rum Cay is an out-island destination known for its rugged and unspoiled beauty, and daily life on Rum is little changed over the past hundred years.
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"Every serious angler or diver has the Southern Bahamas on his or her bucket list, every mariner knows it’s where you put in for fuel and shore leave and with a lack of crowds or development, Rum Cay enthusiasts consider it their own private island retreat," adds Ellert, who oversees location selection for the firm. "For all these adventure travelers, we intend the Outpost Club & Marina to be the destination of choice in the Southern Bahamas."
The island has approximately 60 permanent residents and is roughly 50 miles southeast of Georgetown in <a title="About The Exumas" href="http://www.bahamas.com/out-islands/exumas" target="_blank">the Exumas</a>. Conception Island, which is part of the <a title="About the Land and Sea Park" href="http://www.bnt.bs/parks_exuma.php" target="_blank">Bahamas National Land and Sea Park</a> sanctuary, figures prominently in the company’s interest.
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"Conception is just 10 miles from Rum," said the company’s chairman, <a title="Guy Harvey Inc. web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Dr. Guy Harvey</a>, who holds a Ph.D in marine fisheries management. " In addition to the fantastic diving there, we intend to work with government in expanding the coral and shark research work of the <a title="GHRI web site" href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> which is a cornerstone of our Outpost program in the Bahamas."
Named Santa Maria de La Concepcion by Columbus who visited the island on his first voyage to the New World, Rum Cay is believed to have acquired its modern name from a shipwrecked cargo of rum. The island’s most famous shipwreck is that of the 101-gun <a title="About the HMS Conqueror" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Conqueror_(1855)" target="_blank">HMS Conqueror </a>which sank off Sumner Point in 1861, and is now preserved and protected as the Bahamas Underwater Museum.
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Widely recognized for its outstanding diving and fishing, Rum Cay is also popular with surfing and kite-boarding enthusiasts, and sky diving over the island is quickly gaining in popularity. This December the resort hosts its second "Jump Boogie", a weeklong skydiving and kite-surfing event.
"Rum Cay has always interested us because of its unquestionable natural beauty and its top-of-class sporting activities, including extreme sports that appeal to a new generation of Guy Harvey friends and fans," emphasizes Ned Stone, who leads the company’s "Outpost Pursuits" program. "Surf, kite and paddle boards are the new beach sports, and we intend to bring our top-of-class DNA to these as we’ve done for fishing and diving."
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The Sumner Point Marina is situated on the southeast tip of Rum Cay. The marina and adjoining club facilities have been owned and operated by the Little family since 1960. Known for its protected marina, picturesque beachside cottages and gourmet dining, the property exudes the bohemian flair of its owner and artist-in-residence, Bobby Little.
"It’s time for our family to take this incredible property to the next level", remarked Bobby Little in announcing the conversion of his boutique resort. "I was raised on Rum, as has my son. With our renovations and the support of the Guy Harvey Outpost brand and management, I expect our property to become a beacon for sustainable tourism in the Southern Bahamas. I can’t think of a better legacy for our family, for the Bahamas or for anyone who has come to call us their island home."
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The parade's Grand Marshal was a mentalist who performs card tricks in Vegas. The winning floats featured a western saloon and the Grinch who stole Christmas. One year, a rescue boat had to be deployed to shore in the middle of the event to fetch a corkscrew for wine guzzling party goers on the lead boat.
Welcome to the Key Largo Holiday Boat Parade-- the antithesis of its glitzy counterpart to the north, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Parade held the same night in Fort Lauderdale. I was at the Key Largo event, and I bet it was a lot more fun.
For one thing, nobody had to close any bridges or re-route traffic to accommodate the parade route. There was a lone security guard helping park cars in the Sundowners restaurant lot near the docks where many of the boats staged, and the parade itself just made a big circle through Blackwater Sound. With only 22 vessels participating, it didn't take all night.
I got to ride on the lead boat, a 52-foot motoryacht called Kenny's Kork skippered by Captain Spencer Slate, owner/operator of the Guy Harvey Outpost dive outfitter in Tavernier. Slate has served as either grand marshal or captain of the lead boat for all 30 years of the event. This year's grand marshal was Henry Rosenthal-- a prominent Keys businessman and self-styled mentalist with the stage name of "Bastille". (Why he chose the name of a French prison, I never found out.) The boat was packed with lots of revelers drinking beer and wine and chowing down on a delicious catered buffet prepared by Sundowners.
As the procession chugged slowly along the shoreline, gaggles of spectators cheered from docks, back porches and waterfront restaurants. Kenny's Kork was followed by an assortment of lit-up motorboats and a flotilla of kayaks from Florida Bay Outfitters.
One colorfully-lighted kayak carried a paddler with a blow-up penguin standing in the bow.
"Isn't he festive?" the kayaker called to us.
Another kayak carried Santa Claus; others bore fake palm trees lined with white lights and one double kayak sported a manger scene in the rear seat.
"For me, this parade transforms December into Christmas time," said Key Largo businesswoman Laurie Scanlon.
The parade ended back at Sundowners where the judges convened to decide which floats should win prizes. While they deliberated, "Bastille" performed his signature show on the restaurant's patio stage. It involved lots of audience participation and shuffling of decks of playing cards. Kenny's Kork's owner was so enthralled that he tipped the performer a C-note.
Finally, it was time for the announcement of the winners by emcee captain Skip Bradeen, a popular veteran charterboat captain and local radio personality.
The award for best overall float went to the Grinch who stole Christmas-- one of Slate's dive boats lovingly decorated over two days by his daughter Sky and ex-wife Annette and their friends. The Grinch's light display was stunning and creative and Sky was compellingly costumed as the Grinch while Annette looked fetching as Cindy Lou Who in her blonde top-knot wig. Admirers quickly moved in to take selfies with the winning team.
What a hoot. Hope I get invited back next year!
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Sue Cocking chronicles the Guy Harvey Outpost travel and adventure experience in regular blog posts on GuyHarveyOutpostNews.com/. For 21 years, Cocking covered the full spectrum of outdoors adventure opportunities in South Florida and beyond for the Miami Herald, including fishing, diving, hunting, paddling camping, sailing and powerboat racing. She is a certified scuba diver and holder of an IGFA women's world fly fishing record for a 29-pound permit.
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Miami native Capt. Joe Gonzalez has joined the <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/adventures/fishing.html">Guy Harvey Outpost Outfitter </a>program. Gonzalez is a world class flats guide. Joe is a modest gentleman who with a quick wit and an osprey's eyes. At Guy Harvey Outpost we keep out eyes open for excellent guides.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ray-lombard-016-bonefish.jpg"><img class="wp-image-2511 size-large" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ray-lombard-016-bonefish.jpg?w=550" alt="Ray Lombard's grin matches the size of his bonefish with Capt. Joe Gonzalez." width="550" height="367" /></a>Ray Lombard's grin matches the size of his bonefish with Capt. Joe Gonzalez.
With Joe's accomplishments it is easy to see that he is at the top of the game.
* Capt. Joe has tagged over 1500 bonefish. More than any other guide in the world.
* Capt. Joe has won <a href="http://www.bonefishtarpontrust.org/">Bonefish Tarpon Trust </a>’s Project Permit twice.
* Capt. Joe served on Bonefish Tarpon Trust's Expert Bonefish Panel at the BTT Symposium.
* Capt. Joe is the second recipient of the Jose Wejebe Professional Guide Award.
Capt. Joe works with the University of Miami’s Bonefish Research team.
Capt. Joe Gonzalez is a regular on the salt water seminar circuit. You will find him sharing his skills and techniques at the <a href="http://www.igfa.org/">IGFA</a>'s Tarpon Tune-up and <a href="http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/">Saltwater Sportman</a> ’s Seminar Series. You can also find Joe on TV on shows like <a href="http://flatsclass.com/">Flats Class TV </a>with CA Richardson, <a href="http://www.bass2billfish.com/">Bass2Bills</a> with Peter Miller and <a href="http://www.sportsmansadventures.com/?q=node/2">Sportsman’s Adventures </a>with Rick Murphy just to mention a few.
Fly and light tackle fishing are Joe’s forte. He focuses his efforts on Biscayne Bay, Flamingo and the Florida Keys. On the Funny Bone you will get shots at Tarpon, Bonefish and even the elusive permit. Add snook, redfish, trout and sharks on light tackle and it is “Game On!” Given Joe's knowledge of his quarry and his involvement with ongoing science projects we encourage you to participate in these programs and to learn a little bit extra while you are out on the water.
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Capt. Joe is not just a great fishing guide, he is very sharp. Joe’s straight face belies the tales he tells; so be ready to have your leg pulled. And bring your “A” game if you want a lot of laughs.
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Weather you are an accomplished angler or need some tips on your technique; you will enjoy your time on the Funny Bone.
Tournaments, holidays and weekends get booked early so please plan ahead. Mid-week charters are easier to book and give you the added advantage of less competition on the water. Capt. Joe is on the Pro-Staff of <a href="http://www.aftco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AFTCO</a>, <a href="http://hellsbayboatworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hell’s Bay Boatworks</a>, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raymarine Electronics</a>, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Costa Del Mar Sunglasses</a> and <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evinrude Motors</a>.
To book a charter with Joe: <a href="mailto:reservations@guyharveyoutpost.com">reservations@guyharveyoutpost.com</a> or call 800.513.5257
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![](mailto:?subject=Connecting With One Special Veteran&body=On this Veterans’ Day the staff at Guy Harvey Outpost would like to share a letter we received from a Veteran. This letter has moved each of us and we are honored to have Veterans as our guests.
Dear Anyone,
My name is Christian and I am a disabled veteran. I recently had an opportunity to spend time at the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost on Islamorda. I have to say it changed my life. I am writing Mr. Harvey and wondering if he would ever be interested in opening a facility in the islands for veterans? I know its crazy but I spent 3 days there and I slept more in three days than in years. I felt at peace and I didn't have bad dreams. I got to feel and smell and touch things without feeling anger or hate, I found my Jesus.. My wife Janet cried because for the first time in years I slept, and it was a beautiful sleep..
I bought a print of yours that hangs in my office at home. I look at it everyday and it brings me.. Hope, joy, peace.. I don't have a name like Guy Harvey but I believe your name can change the lives of veterans... The life style can release the anger and start the healing. I know this is a long shot and I don't expect much but what if we could open another resort? What if we could give them peace? What if we could save a generation from suffering and give them hope? No matter what happens I thank you. I am staying at the Islander again in July... No matter what I thank you for sleep.. I can never repay you for the peace I feel in Islamorada.
I hope and pray for you.. Thank you, Christian
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On Christian’s July visit he brought his family including his father (a former Navy SEAL). We look forward to the family's next visit.
See our response in the next Outpost Blog post.
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