April 2026 Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer,
Happy April Everyone… Spring has sprung! Between the warmer weather and the extra daylight at the end of the day, I’m warming up for summertime boating and I hope that you are too! After a colder and windier winter than usual, Mother Nature is slowly but surely smiling on us. C’mon summer! We’ve started to see the beginnings of the Northbound Migration and I always wish that our seasonal customers would stay a little longer as some of the best boating of the year is right around the corner. We’re not to the heat of the summer, but the winds have started to lay down and the water has started to warm up, so why not enjoy some quality time out on the boat?
The Grady Bunch has been on the move again. Towards the end of March we took off to St. Augustine with a stop along the way in Daytona Beach. It would be an understatement to say that we had a blast. Our travel days brought us perfect boating weather and while in port there was no shortage of good times. One of my favorite comments from the trip was “my sides hurt” and when I asked why, the answer was “it’s from laughing!” Awards for behavior were presented, fun and fellowship ran high, and more memories were made! This month we head to Cocoa Village for 3 days/2 nights and I expect there’s more fun on the water ahead. After the Cocoa trip, we’ll be setting our sights on our annual Bahamas Trip in July and for those going on that trip, it was announced today that Bahamas cruisers will see a reduction in cost for cruising permits as well as other fees. I’m hoping that it’s not a cruel April Fool’s joke!
Coming up on April 11th and 12th is the annual Vero Beach Boat Show. It’s hard to believe that our “walk in the park” is in it’s 43rd year and still going strong. We’re planning on bringing everything we have and keeping the momentum in the sales department rolling. For those of you considering a new boat, we hope to see you at the show! Artie and Bobby continue doing what they do so well in helping to select the right boat for your family’s needs. Let us help you enjoy your time in the water. We live in a great place to fully take advantage of a fun boating lifestyle. Once again, we would like to welcome aboard the newest members of Vero Marine Center crew and this month we welcome aboard Mr. & Mrs. Tom Boosinger, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Lilly, Mr. Mark Yanno, Mr. David Roache, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Schroeder, Mr. & Mrs. Charbel Mendoza, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Scholes, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schuller, and Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Driggers. We truly appreciate your confidence in us, and we look forward to helping you enjoy your time on the water. Thank you for your Business!
Some of you may have had the pleasure of communicating with our newest crew member over in the bookkeeping department. Please welcome aboard Megan McConville! Megan brings a depth of experience and we’re happy to have her aboard. Our crew continues to excel!
As I’ve mentioned, the Northern Migration is just beginning but usually May will end up being the peak so… if you’re in need of any routine maintenance, a re-power or any service-related work don’t delay, it’s about to get even busier! We know that we’ll have a few more new boats to rig after the boat show, but that means an even busier service department…that’s not a complaint, it’s a goal! If your boat is heading into one of our summer storage warehouses, make sure to return your reservation form ASAP. If you have already sent your form in, thank you and if you haven’t, don’t delay as we will definitely be sold out again this year.
There is no question that these are busy time at “The Busy Marina.” There is also no question that we continue to enjoy what we do and are “happy to be who we are, where we are”! Spending time around the waterfront reminds us to relax and enjoy life…a little sun and salt is good for all of us! We thank you all for your business, your support and of course your kind referrals. Now let’s all get out on the water and enjoy the warmer weather and longer days.
Sincerely,
Brian Cunningham
"Life's greatest adventures are those shared with friends, where every obstacle becomes a triumph and every memory a treasure." - Unknown
Grady Bunch Fun in St. Augustine!
Beautiful Evening View at Halifax Harbor Marina!
