BUZZ
Congrats to our Lakeland Boating BWI
Writing Contest Award Winners!
Congratulations are in order for Lakeland Boating regular contributors Capt. Tom Serio
and Greg Proteau for taking home awards in the 2014 Boating Writers International
(BWI) Annual Writing Contest! Serio won second place in the Photography category
for his feature “The Docks After Dark” (January 2014, p. 32), which showcased the
stunning look of boats on display at night during the 2013 Fort Launderdale International
Boat Show. Proteau snagged a Certificate of Merit in the Boating Issues, News and
Analysis category for his piece “Avoiding the Pitfalls” (September 2014, p. 31), which
shines a light on the top five
most common boat insurance
claims and what people can do
to try and avoid them.SCUTTLE
BOATSGrand Banks Adds 44
to Eastbay Line
The legendary Eastbay line by Grand Banks Yachts Ltd.
is expanding with construction of the all-new 44 Eastbay.
The 44 combines all the award-winning attributes
of its Hunt Associates-designed hull with a lighter,
stronger build, using the latest construction
techniques. It will be available with an optional, three-
cabin layout, or with a standard, two-stateroom layout
with a spacious utility room in lieu of the third cabin. In
the main salon, electric drop-down windows open the
boat up to fresh air on all sides, with a straight galley
to starboard and a large, U-shaped dinette to port.
The master cabin and ensuite head combine ample
storage space, hallmark Grand Banks elegance, and
immaculate joinery work.
Hull No. 1 of the 44 is scheduled to debut at the 2015
Newport International Boat Show in September.
For more information, visitGRANDBANKS.COM.BOATSwith a spacious utility room in lieu of the third cabin. In
the main salon, electric drop-down windows open the
boat up to fresh air on all sides, with a straight galley
to starboard and a large, U-shaped dinette to port.
The master cabin and ensuite head combine ample
storage space, hallmark Grand Banks elegance, and
immaculate joinery work.Newport International Boat Show in September.shines a light on the top five
most common boat insurance
claims and what people can do
to try and avoid them.Your Hidden Gem
Q Secluded, pristine waters
Q Family-friendly marina
Q Two lakes, two beachesQ Seasonal and transient slips
Q Power, water, pump out, showers
Q Shuffleboard, beach volleyballhttp://www.portagepointresort.com
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