Below are links that I use to find out “current” fish limits, buy permits and fishing licenses and check many aspects of the weather. National Data Buoys give data on wind and seas, weather radar and satellite temperature charts, are very helpful in staying in tune with the conditions that so severely affect you days on the water.
The 23 nautical mile weather buoy NE of Port Canaveral:
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=41009
The 110 nautical mile weather buoy NE of Port Canaveral:
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=41010
Satellite sea surface temperature charts:
http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?product=sst®ion=bahamas¬humbs=0
Cocoa, Orlando local radar or plug in your zip code to get your radar and weather:
http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/32926?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
Here are the new Bahamas Sport fishing regulations. Much better!
http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/experience/templrgstandard.aspx?sectionid=75580&level=2
If you vessel is 30ft plus, you need a US Customs vessel decal to reenter the US:
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/user_fee/user_fee_decal.xml
Federal sport regulations for SE Atlantic EEZ:
http://www.safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/Recregs.pdf
Buy a Florida fishing license and see State regulations:
http://myfwc.com/license/
Buy your tuna and Highly Migratory Species Permits:
http://www.nmfspermits.com/default.asp
Current tuna, billfish including sword fish limits, size and bag:
https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/news.asp
Sunrise Marina is our source of bait, fuel and a friendly face:
http://www.sunrisemarina.com/
Go here to update your Quicktime player for free. It is required to watch our videos:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
If you are using Windows 2000 and can't watch videos, try this link for an older version of quicktime
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime716forwindows.html
US Coast Guard Vessel Safety Requirements
http://uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/intro.htm
The Ticket Charter boat in Port Canaveral
http://www.ticketfishing.com/index.htm
The Hilton in Cocoa Beach
HiltonCocoaBeach.com