Laura Power and Sail Media

07/24/2026

Curious about mini season? 🦞
Read all about it here ⬇️

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we’re grateful for the freedom to enjoy the waterways, communities, and boating lifestyle that make our coast so special.

Have a safe holiday, enjoy time with family and friends, and if you’re heading out on the water, boat responsibly.

Happy Independence Day!

07/02/2026

🎉 The SUMMER issue of Southeast Scuttlebutt Magazine is here!

Pick up your free copy at one of our distribution locations or read the digital edition anytime, anywhere.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸⚓ I hope you enjoy celebrating with family, friends, and time on the water.

📖 Read it online here

SUMMER | JULY/AUGUST 2026 Southeast THE ULTIMATE BOATING RESOURCE FOR THE SOUTHEAST se.scuttlebutt.com FREE FEATURED TOPICS: BAHAMIAN BOUNCE MINI LOBSTER SEASON REFIT TIPS MADE in the USA DISTRIBUTION Display Until 8/29 / 26 DESTINATION: WEST PALM BEACH

06/28/2026

Check out the West Palm Beach Boat Show at the Expo Center on the South Florida Fairgrounds. Pick up a copy of Southeast Scuttlebutt Magazine, buy a boat and enjoy this summer on the water 🌊

Free admission
Free parking
Indoors
Air Conditioned

06/27/2026

Experience products from Culligan Quench at the show, including filtered water with a twist. This product would be great for a marina or office. The water was delicious and the flavor very refreshing!

Learn more at www.culliganquench.com or call 844-557-8320

06/24/2026

Pick up a copy of Southeast Scuttlebutt Magazine at the West Palm Beach Summer Boat Show this weekend.

They will have boats on display up to 40ft in the air conditioned Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds this Friday thru Sunday.

Free admission and parking⚓️🛥️🚤

https://www.southflaboatshow.com/

Attention Southeast Boaters, the West Palm Beach Boat Show is back this weekend!

Summer boating season is heating up in South Florida, and one of the biggest stops on the calendar is right around the corner. The West Palm Beach Boat Show, part of the South Florida Boat Show series, returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Halls this June, bringing 128,000 sq. ft. of boats, gear, and everything you need to get on the water for the season.

From center consoles and cruisers to pontoons, PWCs, and the latest marine accessories, this show is built for boaters who want to compare, upgrade, and plan their next days on the water — all in one place. Expect on-site financing, insurance options, and plenty of opportunities to explore the newest models hitting the market.

Whether you’re shopping, dreaming, or just love being around boats, this is your chance to step into the heart of the South Florida boating lifestyle.

📍 South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach
📅 June 26–28, 2026
🎟️ Admission: $10 (Kids 16 & under free) + Free parking

👉 Plan your visit and get show details at https://www.southflaboatshow.com/.

Photo courtesy of Blue Arauz

06/19/2026

I'm working on the FLIBS issue! Fall 2026 reservations are open ⚓

Don't miss the opportunity to feature your brand in the FLIBS issue of Southeast Scuttlebutt—the boating resource trusted by active boaters from Coastal North Carolina to Key West.

Available in both print and feature-rich DIGITAL formats, with clickable links driving readers directly to your website. Plus, this issue will be distributed at FLIBS and other major shows on the east coast.

We have these markets available: Great Lakes, Southeast, Gulf Coast

Time goes fast. Reserve your space today.

05/26/2026

If you're in marketing, this article is a must-read. Are you targeting a younger or older demographic, or perhaps a mix of both? If you are in boat building, do you have an entry level priced boat? Dan Harding offers candid observations and highlights crucial statistics related to boaters' ages.

We need new boaters. Dan Harding weighs in on the costly demographic shifts that could slowly sink our pastime.

05/21/2026

Big thank you to these amazing marine businesses for supporting Southeast Scuttlebutt and helping us connect with the boating community along Florida’s East Coast! 🌊⚓

You can pick up your FREE copy at 800+ locations including these, while supplies last:

• Saint Augustine Yacht Club
• Freedom Boat Club St. Augustine Shipyard
• Cay Marine Ponce Inlet
• Atlantic Marine Port Orange

We appreciate each business for displaying this magazine for boaters, locals, and visitors to enjoy.

📖 Prefer digital? Read the latest issue online anytime: https://southeastscuttlebutt.mydigitalpublication.com/2026-launch/page-1

05/20/2026

Are you waking up every day trying to figure out what to post on social media?
Or coming up with ideas…then forgetting them later?

I want to share something that has helped me stay more organized with content creation — and this is NOT a paid sponsorship. Just something I personally use and and works for me. It is an app called Buffer.

I have the free version that I use to:
• Upload my photos
• Write my captions
• Schedule posts ahead of time
• Automatically post to all at once - Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
• Reuse and edit old posts without retyping everything or digging for older photos

One of my favorite features is the “Ideas” section.

Example: You’re somewhere and suddenly think of a great post idea. Instead of forgetting it, you can quickly open Buffer, drop in a photo, type a quick thought (or both), and later build the post.

This has been helpful for me when posting boat listings because there is SO much equipment and information involved. If specs change, pricing changes, or I want to update features, I can simply go back to the original post, edit it, and repost it without recreating the entire thing again from scratch and locating the photos and wording I used.

That alone has saved me a ton of time.

I’m sharing a screenshot as an example of the ideas section because I know a lot of small businesses and busy people struggle with staying consistent on social media.

Consistency matters… but making it easier on yourself matters too. ⚓️