The way they became THE GRADY BUNCH

The Grady Bunch, based out of Vero Marine Center, enjoys a “raft-up” in the Sebastian River, with the first and oldest Grady-White boat owners group.
The Grady Bunch, based out of Vero Marine Center, enjoys a “raft-up” in the Sebastian River, with the first and oldest Grady-White boat owners group. BRIAN CUNNINGHAM

Boating club navigates adventure together

BY MADELEINE PAPE

From the top of Elbow Reef Lighthouse, the Grady Bunch fleet is seen docked in Hope Town, Abaco Islands on its traditional Bahamas summer adventure.
From the top of Elbow Reef Lighthouse, the Grady Bunch fleet is seen docked in Hope Town, Abaco Islands on its traditional Bahamas summer adventure. BRIAN CUNNINGHAM

In the late ’80s, Vero Marine Center realized something peculiar about its customers: They hardly used their boats. 

“We thought they either don’t know how to use their boat; they’re afraid to use their boat; or they need a good reason to use their boat,” Brian Cunningham, co-owner of Vero Marine Center and head captain of the Grady Bunch, said.  

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