A division president with the Transforce Group, Albert “Al” Hanley III manages eight regional commercial driver instruction facilities from offices in Miami, Florida. When he isn’t working, Al Hanley III enjoys sailing.
Known as the “Sailing Capital of Miami,” the neighborhood of Coconut Grove is a leading sailboat launching point in the city. Coconut Grove’s beautiful Sailboat Bay contains a wide variety of sailing vessels on any given day.
The Coconut Grove area has a deep maritime tradition that dates back to the early 1800s. Due to its abundant freshwater springs and close proximity to the mouth of the Miami River, the area was a popular stop for mariners and traders on international sea voyages. To serve the many vessels that passed through the area, the US Coast Guard built the Cape Florida Lighthouse in 1825.
The Coconut Grove truly developed into a sailing mecca in the late 1800s after sailboat designer Ralph Munroe sailed into the area from Long Island, New York. Taken with the lovely climate and the adventurous group of mariners who called the area home, he joined forces with local residents to establish the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in 1887.
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