Author: Charlie Levine

Each person has his or her own definition of paradise. What I think of as paradise, someone else might think of as hell. The same could be said of adventure. While others may aspire to hike Everest, I’d prefer to hop on a puddle-jumper, fly into a little tropical oasis, drop a line in some unknown stretch of water and fish till the sun goes down. Wash it all down with a few beers and to me, that’s paradise — and I just found it. On a recent trip to the Dominican Republic with my wife, another couple and two…

Costa Intro With a massive logo above the front door, it’s hard to miss the Costa Del Mar facility in Daytona Beach, Florida. costa quick look around A quick look around is all it takes to see that this company is made up of fishermen who work and play on the water. costa brett Lenses of various colors, some with mirror finishes, await the cutting machines for shaping. Costa 2 Each lens is cut to an exacting degree. After the lenses and frames come together, the glasses are sent to the quality control department for inspection. costa machine This machine…

Test Location: Sanibel Island, Florida Conditions: W winds 5 to 10 knots, light chop on Pine Island Sound After running the Contender 35ST, I can now say that I’ve driven a boat 70 mph. And if you think the idea of running a 35-foot boat at such a high speed would be a terrifying experience, think again — it was a blast! Powered by triple 300-hp Yahama four-stroke outboards, the 35 Contender jumps onto plane in just 3.17 seconds. There is little to no bow rise. The boat just takes off. Seriously, it will send you back in your chair.…