October 2026 Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer,
Well, it’s beginning to feel like Fall has arrived and Summer is over. We managed to sneak one more Bahamas trip in a few weeks ago, and as usual September in the Bahamas does not disappoint! The weather was perfect, the water was warm, and we almost had the Berry Islands to ourselves. With the current tropical weather pattern I’m feeling like there might be time for one more run! Last month I mentioned that my favorite weather forecasters were done laying eggs and then in the last two weeks, more turtle nests. Once again all of us here at Vero Marine Center are happy for another uneventful tropical season.
I've mentioned the impending “warehouse season” and it has officially begun. This past week the first of the early birds came out of the warehouse for commissioning and make ready for early October. By the end of the month there is no question that this place will be in high gear! If your boat is in one of our summer storage warehouses, please don’t forget to confirm with us your return date. We want to be certain that we have your boat ready for you when you’re ready for your boat!
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve received some new models from both Grady White and Robalo. We are happy to have the new Grady White 340 Express in stock again. If you haven’t been aboard one yet, now is your chance. The 330 Express was one of our most popular models, and I predict that the 340 will maintain the same popularity. The features and creature comforts are second to none and she is beautiful! The Grady Day’s Sales Event is still in effect (until 11/1) so if you’re thinking about a new Grady White for the Fall boating season, now’s the time! Grady Days applies to in stock boats as well as custom orders. Don’t forget about our Robalo End of Summer Sale on all in stock models. We also received two new Robalo’s this past week with more on the way soon. Robalo continues to do great things and are introducing a new model soon that we will definitely stock as soon as we can get one, but more on that in the future. As we enter our 43rd year as an exclusive full line, full service Yamaha Dealer I’m happy to report that our re-power business remains strong. A new engine for the boat that you know and love is always an option and Yamaha’s reputation for reliability and value is the reason that we remain an exclusive dealer. As I mentioned last month, we were proud to be recognized by Robalo as a Top CSI Award winner and are I was just made aware that we have won Grady White’s Admiral’s Circle Award for sales and customer service for the 18th time. Suffice it to say that I’m proud of all of the boys and girls at Vero Marine Center. I’m also equally thankful to all of you who completed the surveys that led us to this honor of 18 years of Admiral’s Circle Awards! Between Grady White, Robalo, Yamaha Outboards, and the first-class “Can Do Crew” here at Vero Marine Center, I’m confident that we represent some of the finest names in boating and I’m equally confident that we have the right boat for you and your family. Both Artie and Bobby work hard to provide sound recommendations and all of us here at “The Busy Marina” look forward to providing convenient services and to help make your boating fun! As always, this month we would like to welcome aboard Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Roche, Dragonfly Boatworks, Mr. Jared Saunders, Helen Kurz & Pat Lorec, Mr. Vincent Lamb, and Mr. Geoff Tolsdorf. We thank you all for your business and look forward to seeing you out on the water!
Even though September is our quietest month of the year, there’s no question that Vero Beach is getting back into the swing of the Fall Season as things quietly get a little busier. I’ve even seen a couple of car transports in the last week, which is a sign that the migration is about to begin. To those of you returning over the month of October, welcome back. You’re a part of what makes us who we are. Your loyalty, advice and business are what keeps us moving forward. The times might be a changin’ but we keep moving in the right direction. For 68 years we have served the waterfront and are proud to be your Boating Headquarters. We will continue to work hard and keep your best interests in mind. To all of you who are on your way South, we look forward to seeing you soon!
See you on the water,
Brian Cunningham
"If there's a heaven for me, I'm sure it has a beach attached to it." – Jimmy Buffett
A Beautiful Afternoon at Cunningham Cove, Green Turtle, Bahamas
Ethereal Full Moon Over Vero Beach
