Author: Shayne Benowitz

“I account it high time to get to sea…” –Herman Melville, Moby Dick

Melville’s sentiment is part of my daily philosophy living and working on the water in Key West. Nothing gets the day started quite like a cool ocean breeze on the deck of a large catamaran sailing out to the coral reef on a balmy day in Key West. I have been told time and again by customers at Fury Water Aventures that I must have the coolest job ever. After having worked as a crew member on and off for nearly three years, I often find myself thinking the same thing floating in the crystal blue waters by Sand Key Lighthouse on lifeguard duty while our patrons snorkel and explore the reef. (more…)