June 2026 Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer,
The official “First Day of Summer” is just around the corner! Longer days, warmer water, and “School’s Out For Summer”. May has been quite a busy month on all fronts…how about those Blue Angels? I can’t recall as many boats anchored up for the airshow as there was this year. Wow, what a turnout! Thankfully, the weather was great both days which prompted everyone in town to get out to their favorite spot to view another fantastic exhibition. Of course, the same could be said for Memorial Day Weekend. Although the wind likely kept many from heading offshore, the river was busy. I hope that everyone had a safe and fun holiday on the water.
The boys in the shop are mostly over the hump of putting boats to bed in one of our summer storage warehouses, but we’re not done quite yet. Once we get through June the heavy lifting will be done. There’s always more to do but now that “warehouse season” is almost behind us we can get back to our usual pace. This is preventative maintenance time of the year for many as summer boating plans come into focus. Whether it’s a re-power or just routine service, let us know your plans and Kris and the boys in the service department will make things happen. Summer is almost here so don’t delay!
The momentum in the sales department continues to prove that quality never goes out of style. I’ve said it before, Artie and Bobby are as good as they get, so I’m not surprised at how busy these guys are! The local year-round boaters all seem to be planning either a Bahamas trip or a run down to the Florida Keys and we’re here to help. Between Grady White and Robalo’s model lineup, we offer something for everyone. Check with us for summertime specials on in-stock models. We’ll get you out on the water as quickly as possible! As always, we’re appreciative of all of you who’ve put your trust in us to help you and your families get the most out of your time on the water. This month we would like to welcome aboard Mr. & Mrs. Ed Zoiss, Off the Hook Yacht Sales, Beck Brothers Enterprises, Mr. Albert Zemola, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Schlich, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Quick, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Thompson, Mr. Randall Tuttle, Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Freeman, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Furnary, Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Timmer, and Mr. Robert Rigel. All of us here at “The Busy Marina” THANK YOU for your business and we look forward to seeing you out on the water! We work hard to make sound recommendations to deliver the best products and the best customer service both before and after the sale. We enjoy what we do and I hope that it shows!
Well, it’s that time of the year. You guessed it…the Grady Bunch is getting it’s act together for our annual Bahamas trip. This year we’ll be departing on July 6th with a heading for Old Bahama Bay for a one-night stand before heading down to Elbow Cay. We’ll spend 4 nights in Hopetown and then it’s off to Spanish Wells. We spent 2 nights there last year and enjoyed it so much that we’ll be spending 4 nights there this year! After Spanish Wells, we’ll turn around and head back to Abaco and one of our most favorite islands, Green Turtle Cay. This has been a super fun year for the Grady Bunch, and I can’t think of a better way to cap things off than with a trip to our “home away from home”. The adventure continues! If you’ve joined in on any of our Grady Bunch outings this year, whether it be near or far, we thank you for being a part of it all!
The July 4th Holiday Weekend will be the next big boating event along the waterfront so make sure that you're prepared. Check your boat's safety equipment and make sure your flares are up to date, check your fire extinguisher, and most importantly make sure that you have a life jacket for everyone aboard. I'm certain that on-water law enforcement will be watching! Our Ship's Store is well stocked and our prices competitive. Please practice safe and sane boating. Of course, there will be a fireworks display from Memorial Island and the best place to view it is from the water. Get out there early to get a good spot...we'll see you out there!
As our little town grows it’s hard to tell where “season” starts and finishes but to me June is the turning point. I see less out of state license plates and more parking spaces at our favorite restaurants. What I don’t see less of are boats on the water! This time of year is the icing on the cake for anyone who loves the water with longer days, warmer water and generally calmer seas…summer is here! “We’re happy to be who we are, where we are”! Thank you all for your business, your loyal support, your kind referrals and most of all your friendship.
See you on the water,
Brian Cunningham
"Boats. Vessels of freedom. Harbors of healing." ~ Kenny Chesney
Brian and Family Watching the Blue Angels by Boat
Bobby Spotting a Waterspout in Islamorada
