Salty Podcast #30 | ? Sailing Through Time: Bear Point Marina's Rich History ???

Welcome to a special combined episode of The Salty Podcast and Gettin' Beachy Podcast! This week, I'm diving into the fascinating history and exciting future of Bear Point Marina in Orange Beach, AL. My first guest is Marcus Kruk, whose father purchased the marina in 1968 after seeing an ad in the Wall Street Journal. Marcus grew up at the marina and has a treasure trove of historical stories to share. I'll also be joined by Craig Reaves, the current owner who acquired the marina in 2016. Craig has overseen numerous improvements and upgrades, including the remarkable recovery from the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. The marina's restaurant and facilities are now better than ever. Don't miss this engaging conversation that blends historical insights with modern advancements, offering something for both sailing enthusiasts and real estate aficionados. SALTY ABANDON is Cap'n Tinsley & First Mate Salty Scotty from Orange Beach, AL. Oct 2020 to Present - 1998 Island Packet 320; Nov 2015-Oct 2020; Island Packet 27 Feb-Nov 2015 - 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central: https://youtube.com/@SVSaltyAbandon https://www.facebook.com/saltyabandon: SALTY PODCAST YouTube PLAYLIST: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87d4d45b-f013-4222-8927-2efc21ac48cc/salty-podcast-sailing SUPPORT THE PODCAST? http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon. AFFILIATE LINKS: Please consider ordering from these affiliate links (commissions may be earned): BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 CREATE A LIVESTREAM? Check out StreamYard: Https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 TUBE BUDDY Channel Tools: https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=SaltyAbandon MY PODCAST GEAR: Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Mic Boom: https://amzn.to/42RGb2T DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone" https://amzn.to/45WQtjI #SailingLife #RealEstateTalk #MarinaStories #BeachLifestyle #OrangeBeachAL #PodcastInterview #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #GettinBeachyPodcast #HurricaneSally #MarinaUpgrades #FamilyLegacy #HistoricalStories #Modernization #CoastalLiving Salty Abandon, Salty Podcast, Sailing, Gettin' Beachy Podcast, real estate, Orange Beach, beach, Marcus Kruk, Craig Reaves, Bear Point Marina, Hurricane Sally, marina improvements, historical stories, marina modernization, coastal living, boating, marina history, Orange Beach history, marina recovery