For most guests, Marlin is not the kind of place where you just want to eat and run. Most people find the atmosphere just too conducive to kicking back for a while. Of course a few hours of just eating might pack in a few too many calories so we have other diversions to keep you occupied.

• Naturally there's satellite television with all the major sports events.
• Chess for those of a cerebral bent.
• "Go" ("Pahduk" in Korean) - at over 4000 years old, apparently the oldest board game in the world. Be warned: playing this game can make you crazy.
• Backgammon, of course.
• Scrabble
• Darts, for those who like their fun standing up.
• For the really energetic, Boules or Volleyball on the lawn.

We also host an afternoon and evening barbeque on the last Sunday of each month - a perfect opportunity to have a leisurely nosh and mingle with old friends and make new ones.

And remember... If the proximity to the water gives you the irresistible, Hemingway-esque urge to get out there and land the big one, you can arrange a half or full day charter with Blue Sky Sportfishing.