Episode Details

In this episode of the Tom Roland Podcast, we're LIVE from Hawks Cay Marina, celebrating the grand opening of the new marina store. Joined by Aaron from The Qualified Captain and Dave from Gotcha Sport Fishing, we delve into everything from childhood fishing stories to serious discussions on boating safety. Aaron shares insights on how The Qualified Captain started and his mission to educate boaters about safety and proper boat handling. Dave talks about his long tenure at Hawks Cay and shares some of his most incredible rescue stories. We also touch on the challenges of professional fishing, the importance of proper boating education, and some upcoming exciting plans for The Qualified Captain.

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:39 Fishing Adventures and Weather Challenges

01:17 Meet Dave: The Experienced Captain

01:52 Qualified Captain: Crazy Stories and Safety Tips

04:17 The Birth and Growth of Qualified Captain

07:23 Exciting Collaborations and Future Plans

10:47 Diving and Spearfishing Tales

13:29 Exploring Frying Pan Tower

27:54 Challenges and Rewards of Charter Fishing

37:07 Planning the Resort Stay

37:21 Fishing Spots and Regulations

37:41 Exploring the Keys by Boat

39:32 Boat Docking Competitions

42:47 Boat Ramp Etiquette

46:49 Getting Kids into Boating

48:19 Qualified Captain's Future Plans

01:01:23 Fishing in the Keys

01:09:35 Wrapping Up and Future Plans