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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1984
Page
4
The Destin Log is issued every Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 serving Destin and South Walton County residents. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class Mail.
A six person crew sails 40 foot boat from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. They endure calm seas and steady winds of 15 to 25 knots, setting a pace near 200 nautical miles daily and beating the 1981 Stormbird record by about a day. Tension eases with rare crew quarrels, vivid dreams, and moments of radio contact before steering toward Antigua.
Editorial notes Destin leads Okaloosa County with a 19 percent rise in the tax base to 508 million dollars, about a quarter of the county’s 2.1 billion total. It urges improvements in police staffing, airport runway extension, boat ramps, harbor pollution relief, and fire protection as the base expands while questioning service parity and ongoing county neglect.
A county official recounts a relaxed Fourth of July with sunburns, fireworks, and a hiatus from normal Tuesday meetings. He notes the Constitution's limits on government, a Mississippian son’s burned thumb from firecrackers, and his own experience at the TC Invitational Board Surfing Regatta, the event he enjoyed despite not winning.
A parent recalls watching the Jaws sequel on HBO with Jeffrey and Jennifer, describing fear of sharks despite the odds. The narrator notes 250 species, about 25 aggressive toward humans, and mentions nonfood items inside sharks affecting behavior. The piece blends humor, worry, and coastal hobbies.
The writer recalls childhood surf fears after Jaws, notes no recent local attacks, and visits the Destin Shark Tournament docks to view a nearly 700 pound Mako. He muses on shark tourism, hunter success, and his own avoidance, joking about entering next year.
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