{"id":541,"date":"2026-10-01T16:20:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T21:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watertoshore.com\/?page_id=541"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T22:32:27","slug":"home-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/watertoshore.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home &#8211; Redesign"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"541\" class=\"elementor elementor-541\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc3332c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc3332c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80e997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c80e997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- START ELEMENTOR BLOCK -->\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     1. MAIN COLORS\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home {\r\n    --navy: #072b3d;\r\n    --cream: #f8f6ef;\r\n    --gold: #aa8342;\r\n    --ink: #0e1850;\r\n    --line: #d9d4c7;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--ink);\r\n    background: var(--cream);\r\n    font: 18px\/1.5 Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", serif;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    isolation: isolate;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     2. GENERAL STYLES\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home h1,\r\n  .wts-home h2,\r\n  .wts-home h3,\r\n  .wts-home p,\r\n  .wts-home figure,\r\n  .wts-home blockquote {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home h1,\r\n  .wts-home h2,\r\n  .wts-home h3 {\r\n    font-family: Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", serif;\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    line-height: 1.07;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home a {\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home a:focus-visible,\r\n  .wts-home button:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 3px solid #c59435;\r\n    outline-offset: 5px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home a:hover .wts-title {\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-underline-offset: 5px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-wrap {\r\n    max-width: 1440px;\r\n    margin: auto;\r\n    padding: 24px 32px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-kicker {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    font: 600 11px\/1.5 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.23em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home [id] {\r\n    scroll-margin-top: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     3. BUTTONS AND TEXT LINKS\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-button {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 22px;\r\n    min-height: 46px;\r\n    padding: 14px 22px;\r\n\r\n    background: var(--gold);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    border: 1px solid #cabd8c;\r\n\r\n    font: 600 11px\/1.4 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.19em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n\r\n    transition: background 0.2s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-button:hover {\r\n    background: #655325;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-arrow {\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-textlink {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 15px;\r\n    min-height: 44px;\r\n\r\n    font: 600 11px\/1.5 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.18em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-textlink:hover {\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     4. IMAGES AND PLACEHOLDERS\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n .wts-home .wts-photo {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n  background: #0e1850;\r\n\r\n  \/* Navy placeholder gradient *\/\r\n  background-image: linear-gradient(\r\n    150deg,\r\n    #465687,\r\n    #243568 60%,\r\n    #0e1850\r\n  );\r\n}\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-photo::before {\r\n    content: attr(data-placeholder);\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    top: 12px;\r\n    right: 12px;\r\n    max-width: calc(100% - 24px);\r\n    padding: 6px 9px;\r\n\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    background: #0e1850db;\r\n\r\n    font: 10px\/1.4 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.05em;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-photo:has(img)::before {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-photo > img {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n    object-position: var(--photo-position, center);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-layer {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     5. HERO \u2014 DESKTOP AND TABLET\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-hero {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    min-height: 650px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Hero overlay: #0e1850 *\/\r\n  .wts-home .wts-hero::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(\r\n      90deg,\r\n      rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.85),\r\n      rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.35) 48%,\r\n      transparent 75%\r\n    );\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-hero-inner {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 1440px;\r\n    margin: auto;\r\n    padding: 65px 7%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-hero h1 {\r\n    max-width: 670px;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-size: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 72px);\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-hero p {\r\n    max-width: 350px;\r\n    margin: 28px 0;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-size: 23px;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     6. FEATURED STORIES\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-feature-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-feature {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: flex-end;\r\n    min-height: 490px;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-feature::after,\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-card::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(\r\n      0deg,\r\n      rgba(3, 25, 35, 0.88),\r\n      transparent 90%\r\n    );\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-feature .wts-layer {\r\n    max-width: 630px;\r\n    padding: 44px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-feature h2 {\r\n    font-size: clamp(35px, 3.6vw, 58px);\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-feature p {\r\n    max-width: 360px;\r\n    margin: 12px 0 24px;\r\n    font-size: 23px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n    line-height: 1.25;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-side-stories {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-side {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    min-height: 235px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-side::after {\r\n  content: \"\";\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  inset: 0;\r\n  background: linear-gradient(\r\n    90deg,\r\n    rgba(248, 246, 239, 0.96) 0%,\r\n    rgba(248, 246, 239, 0.85) 25%,\r\n    rgba(248, 246, 239, 0.40) 45%,\r\n    rgba(248, 246, 239, 0) 95%\r\n  );\r\n}\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-side .wts-layer {\r\n    max-width: 75%;\r\n    padding: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-side h2 {\r\n    font-size: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-side p {\r\n    margin: 10px 0;\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    line-height: 1.35;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-side .wts-textlink {\r\n    color: #665322;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     7. QUOTE, LOGO AND NEWSLETTER\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-join {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.65fr 1.2fr;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 30px;\r\n    padding-top: 34px;\r\n    padding-bottom: 40px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-quote {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    font-size: 25px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-quote::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 75px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n    margin: 23px auto 0;\r\n    background: var(--gold);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-seal-wrap {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    place-items: center;\r\n    padding: 0 25px;\r\n    border-inline: 1px solid var(--line);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-seal {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    width: 130px;\r\n    aspect-ratio: 1;\r\n    border: 4px double var(--navy);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    font: 36px\/1 Georgia, serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-seal span {\r\n    margin: 5px;\r\n    font-size: 26px;\r\n    line-height: 0.8;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-newsletter p {\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-newsletter .wts-kicker {\r\n    margin-bottom: 7px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-newsletter-placeholder {\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n    padding: 10px 12px;\r\n    border: 1px dashed #99917a;\r\n    background: #fff9;\r\n    color: #536069;\r\n    font: 12px\/1.5 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     8. OUR WORLD \u2014 WATER AND SHORE\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world {\r\n    background: #f1efe6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-copy {\r\n    align-self: center;\r\n    padding: 34px 32px 34px 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-copy h2 {\r\n    font-size: clamp(34px, 3.2vw, 49px);\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-copy p {\r\n    margin: 23px 0;\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-card {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: flex-end;\r\n    min-height: 440px;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-card .wts-layer {\r\n    padding: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-card h3 {\r\n    font-size: 34px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-card h3::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 40px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n    margin: 18px 0;\r\n    background: currentColor;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-world-card p {\r\n    font-size: 19px;\r\n    line-height: 1.35;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     9. RECENT STORIES\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-section-head {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: space-between;\r\n    gap: 20px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-section-head h2 {\r\n    font-size: 30px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-stories {\r\n    padding-top: 34px;\r\n    padding-bottom: 34px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-story-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 24px 16px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-story .wts-photo {\r\n    aspect-ratio: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-story .wts-kicker {\r\n    margin: 11px 0 6px;\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-story h3 {\r\n    font-size: 23px;\r\n    line-height: 1.12;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-story h3::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 34px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n    margin-top: 15px;\r\n    background: var(--gold);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     10. DESTINATION BANNER\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-destination {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    place-items: center;\r\n    min-height: 280px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-destination > img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: 100%;\r\n  object-fit: cover;\r\n  object-position: center 75%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-destination::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-destination .wts-layer {\r\n    padding: 40px 24px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-destination h2 {\r\n    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.1vw, 48px);\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-destination p {\r\n    max-width: 660px;\r\n    margin: 12px auto 20px;\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     11. PEOPLE SECTION\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-people {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 0;\r\n    padding-block: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-people-photo {\r\n    min-height: 340px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-people-copy {\r\n    align-self: center;\r\n    padding: 40px 50px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-people h2 {\r\n    font-size: 36px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-people p {\r\n    margin: 16px 0 23px;\r\n    font-size: 21px;\r\n    line-height: 1.35;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     12. FOOTER\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-footer {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 40px;\r\n    padding: 34px 32px;\r\n    background: var(--navy);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-wordmark {\r\n    font: 27px Georgia, serif;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.06em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-wordmark small {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    vertical-align: middle;\r\n    border-block: 1px solid #ffffff80;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-footer p {\r\n    font: 10px\/1.7 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.23em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     13. TABLET \u2014 768px TO 1100px\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1100px) {\r\n    .wts-home .wts-wrap {\r\n      padding-inline: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature .wts-layer {\r\n      padding: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-side .wts-layer {\r\n      max-width: 90%;\r\n      padding: 25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-join {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 150px 1fr;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-seal {\r\n      width: 110px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-quote {\r\n      font-size: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-copy {\r\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\r\n      max-width: 750px;\r\n      padding: 15px 0 25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-card {\r\n      min-height: 380px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-story-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-people-copy {\r\n      padding: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-people h2 {\r\n      font-size: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     14. MOBILE \u2014 767px AND BELOW\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n    .wts-home .wts-wrap {\r\n      padding: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-hero {\r\n      min-height: 550px;\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-hero-inner {\r\n      padding: 55px 24px 70px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Mobile hero overlay: #0e1850 *\/\r\n    .wts-home .wts-hero::after {\r\n      background: linear-gradient(\r\n        90deg,\r\n        rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.85),\r\n        rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.40)\r\n      );\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-hero h1 {\r\n      font-size: clamp(35px, 8.8vw, 58px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-hero p {\r\n      max-width: 290px;\r\n      font-size: 21px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature {\r\n      min-height: 460px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature .wts-layer {\r\n      padding: 28px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature h2 {\r\n      font-size: clamp(35px, 8vw, 52px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-feature p {\r\n      font-size: 21px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-side {\r\n      min-height: 235px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-side .wts-layer {\r\n      max-width: 85%;\r\n      padding: 25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-side h2 {\r\n      font-size: 29px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-join {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 26px;\r\n      padding-block: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-quote {\r\n      font-size: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n.wts-home .wts-circle-logo {\r\n  width: 100px;\r\n  max-width: 100px;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-seal-wrap {\r\n      border: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-seal {\r\n      width: 105px;\r\n      font-size: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-newsletter {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      max-width: 440px;\r\n      margin: auto;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-copy {\r\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\r\n      padding: 15px 0 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-copy h2 {\r\n      font-size: 37px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-copy p {\r\n      font-size: 21px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-card {\r\n      min-height: 330px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-card .wts-layer {\r\n      padding: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-card h3 {\r\n      font-size: 27px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-card p {\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-section-head {\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n      gap: 4px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-section-head h2 {\r\n      font-size: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-story-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n      gap: 24px 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-story h3 {\r\n      font-size: 21px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-story .wts-photo {\r\n      aspect-ratio: 1.2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-destination {\r\n      min-height: 330px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-destination p {\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-people {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-people-photo {\r\n      min-height: 0;\r\n      aspect-ratio: 1.35;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-people-copy {\r\n      padding: 32px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-people h2 {\r\n      font-size: 32px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-footer {\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n      padding: 32px 24px;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     15. SMALL PHONES \u2014 359px AND BELOW\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 359px) {\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-grid,\r\n    .wts-home .wts-story-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-world-card {\r\n      min-height: 310px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .wts-home .wts-story .wts-photo {\r\n      aspect-ratio: 1.6;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ========================================\r\n     16. REDUCED MOTION\r\n     ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n    .wts-home * {\r\n      transition: none !important;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n  \/* HERO: navy on the left, clear on the right *\/\r\n.wts-home .wts-hero::after {\r\n  background: linear-gradient(\r\n    90deg,\r\n    rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.75) 0%,\r\n    rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.35) 35%,\r\n    transparent 70%\r\n  );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* FEATURED STORY + WATER \/ SHORE CARDS:\r\n   navy at the bottom behind the text, clear at the top *\/\r\n.wts-home .wts-feature::after,\r\n.wts-home .wts-world-card::after {\r\n  background: linear-gradient(\r\n    0deg,\r\n    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.80) 0%,\r\n    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 35%,\r\n    transparent 75%\r\n  );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* DESTINATION BANNER:\r\n   soft black overlay behind the centered text *\/\r\n.wts-home .wts-destination::after {\r\n  background: linear-gradient(\r\n    90deg,\r\n    transparent 0%,\r\n    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 35%,\r\n    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 65%,\r\n    transparent 100%\r\n  );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* MOBILE: keep enough navy behind the hero text *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .wts-home .wts-hero::after {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(\r\n      90deg,\r\n      rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.75) 0%,\r\n      rgba(14, 24, 80, 0.35) 60%,\r\n      transparent 100%\r\n    );\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\/* ========================================\r\n   CATEGORY STRIP BELOW THE HERO\r\n   ======================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-categories {\r\n  background: var(--cream);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category-grid {\r\n  display: grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n  max-width: 1440px;\r\n  margin: 0 auto;\r\n  padding: 30px 32px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  gap: 10px;\r\n  min-width: 0;\r\n  padding: 8px 16px;\r\n  color: var(--ink);\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category + .wts-category {\r\n  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category-icon {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  width: 46px;\r\n  height: 46px;\r\n  flex-shrink: 0;\r\n  fill: none;\r\n  stroke: currentColor;\r\n  stroke-width: 1.6;\r\n  stroke-linecap: round;\r\n  stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category-name {\r\n  font: 600 12px\/1.4 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.20em;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category-description {\r\n  font: 400 10px\/1.6 Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.16em;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wts-home .wts-category:hover {\r\n  color: var(--gold);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Tablet *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1100px) {\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-grid {\r\n    padding: 25px 20px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category {\r\n    padding: 8px 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-name {\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.12em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-description {\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Mobile: swipe horizontally to see all five categories *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-grid {\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 160px);\r\n    justify-content: start;\r\n    overflow-x: auto;\r\n    padding: 22px 20px;\r\n    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;\r\n    scroll-padding-inline: 20px;\r\n    scrollbar-width: thin;\r\n    scrollbar-color: var(--gold) var(--cream);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category {\r\n    padding: 8px 12px;\r\n    scroll-snap-align: start;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-icon {\r\n    width: 38px;\r\n    height: 38px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-name {\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.12em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .wts-home .wts-category-description {\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wts-home\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- =====================================\r\n       HERO\r\n       ===================================== -->\r\n\r\n  <section\r\n    class=\"wts-hero wts-photo\"\r\n    aria-labelledby=\"wts-hero-title\"\r\n    data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 01 \u00b7 Boat at sunset\"\r\n  >\r\n    <!--\r\n      IMAGE 01: Boat on the lake at sunset.\r\n      Replace IMAGE_01_URL with your image URL.\r\n      Remove the comment markers around the img below to activate it.\r\n    -->\r\n\r\n  <img\r\n  src=https:\/\/watertoshore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hero-Banner-Photo_redesign.png\r\n  alt=\"\"\r\n  fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n  decoding=\"async\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wts-hero-inner wts-layer\">\r\n      <h1 id=\"wts-hero-title\">\r\n        The art of<br>\r\n        living well<br>\r\n        on the water\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Stories, places and experiences<br>\r\n        from water to shore.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"wts-button\" href=\"#wts-recent\">\r\n        Explore the latest\r\n        <span class=\"wts-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<!-- =====================================\r\n     CATEGORY STRIP\r\n     Replace these sample links with your category URLs.\r\n     ===================================== -->\r\n\r\n<nav class=\"wts-categories\" aria-label=\"Explore by category\">\r\n  <div class=\"wts-category-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ON THE WATER -->\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"wts-category\" href=\"\/water\/\">\r\n      <svg\r\n        class=\"wts-category-icon\"\r\n        viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        focusable=\"false\"\r\n      >\r\n        <path d=\"M5 29h38l-5 9H9z\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M13 29l4-9h13l8 9\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M20 20v-6h7l5 6\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M19 24h10\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M5 41h38\" \/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-name\">\r\n        On the Water\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-description\">\r\n        Boats \/ Gear \/ Guides\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <!-- FOOD AND DRINK -->\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"wts-category\" href=\"\/food-drink\/\">\r\n      <svg\r\n        class=\"wts-category-icon\"\r\n        viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        focusable=\"false\"\r\n      >\r\n        <path d=\"M12 7v10c0 4 3 6 6 6s6-2 6-6V7\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M18 7v34\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M35 7c-5 5-7 12-7 18h7\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M35 7v34\" \/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-name\">\r\n        Food &amp; Drink\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-description\">\r\n        Waterfront Dining\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TRAVEL -->\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"wts-category\" href=\"\/travel\/\">\r\n      <svg\r\n        class=\"wts-category-icon\"\r\n        viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        focusable=\"false\"\r\n      >\r\n        <path d=\"M21 41c2-8 2-17 0-26\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M21 15C15 7 8 9 6 16c6-3 10-3 15-1\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M21 15c1-9 9-12 15-7-7 0-11 3-15 7\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M21 15c7-5 14-2 16 5-6-4-11-5-16-5\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M21 15c-7 0-11 5-10 11 3-5 6-8 10-11\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M33 41c-1-5-1-11 1-17\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M34 24c-5-6-10-4-12 1 5-2 8-2 12-1\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M34 24c2-6 8-7 11-2-5-1-8 0-11 2\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M34 24c5-1 9 3 8 8-2-4-5-6-8-8\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M12 42h28\" \/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-name\">\r\n        Travel\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-description\">\r\n        Destinations \/ Itineraries\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <!-- HOMES -->\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"wts-category\" href=\"\/homes\/\">\r\n      <svg\r\n        class=\"wts-category-icon\"\r\n        viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        focusable=\"false\"\r\n      >\r\n        <path d=\"M5 23L24 7l19 16\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M10 20v21h28V20\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M20 41V28h8v13\" \/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-name\">\r\n        Homes\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-description\">\r\n        Living the Lifestyle\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <!-- PEOPLE -->\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"wts-category\" href=\"\/people\/\">\r\n      <svg\r\n        class=\"wts-category-icon\"\r\n        viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"\r\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n        focusable=\"false\"\r\n      >\r\n        <circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"14\" r=\"6\" \/>\r\n        <circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4\" \/>\r\n        <circle cx=\"38\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M14 40v-5c0-7 4-11 10-11s10 4 10 11v5\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M3 36v-3c0-5 3-8 7-8 2 0 4 1 5 2\" \/>\r\n        <path d=\"M45 36v-3c0-5-3-8-7-8-2 0-4 1-5 2\" \/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-name\">\r\n        People\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"wts-category-description\">\r\n        Stories \/ Perspective\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n  <!-- =====================================\r\n       FEATURED STORIES\r\n       ===================================== -->\r\n\r\n  <section\r\n    class=\"wts-wrap wts-feature-grid\"\r\n    aria-label=\"Featured stories\"\r\n  >\r\n    <article\r\n      class=\"wts-feature wts-photo\"\r\n      data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 02 \u00b7 Lake Conroe aerial\"\r\n    >\r\n      <!-- IMAGE 02: Aerial view of a boat and Lake Conroe shoreline. -->\r\n\r\n    \r\n      <img\r\n        src=https:\/\/watershoresite.blob.core.windows.net\/watershore-img-vid\/images\/IMAGE%2002-Sunlit%20Cabin%20Cruiser%20on%20Lake%20Conroe.png\r\n        alt=\"\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\"\r\n        decoding=\"async\"\r\n      >\r\n      \r\n\r\n      <div class=\"wts-layer\">\r\n        <span class=\"wts-kicker\">Featured story<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n          48 hours<br>\r\n          on Lake Conroe\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Departures, open water, waterfront stops and the places\r\n          worth going ashore for.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <a\r\n          class=\"wts-button\"\r\n          href=\"\/stories\/48-hours-on-lake-conroe\/\"\r\n        >\r\n          Read the story\r\n          <span class=\"wts-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wts-side-stories\">\r\n\r\n      <article\r\n        class=\"wts-side wts-photo\"\r\n        data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 03 \u00b7 Boat helm\"\r\n      >\r\n        <!-- IMAGE 03: Boat helm, with focal point on the right. -->\r\n\r\n     \r\n        <img\r\n          src=https:\/\/watershoresite.blob.core.windows.net\/watershore-img-vid\/images\/Image_03-Boat%20Helm%20(1).png\r\n          alt=\" \"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          decoding=\"async\"\r\n        >\r\n        \r\n\r\n        <div class=\"wts-layer\">\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">On the water<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h2>A Better Day Aboard<\/h2>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            Boats, gear and inspiration<br>\r\n            for life well spent on the water.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"wts-textlink\" href=\"\/water\/\">\r\n            Explore\r\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article\r\n        class=\"wts-side wts-photo\"\r\n        data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 04 \u00b7 Waterfront dining\"\r\n      >\r\n        <!-- IMAGE 04: Waterfront dining, with focal point on the right. -->\r\n\r\n  \r\n        <img\r\n          src=https:\/\/watershoresite.blob.core.windows.net\/watershore-img-vid\/images\/Image_04_waterfront_dining.png\r\n          alt=\"\"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          decoding=\"async\"\r\n        >\r\n  \r\n\r\n        <div class=\"wts-layer\">\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">On shore<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h2>\r\n            Worth Going<br>\r\n            Ashore For\r\n          <\/h2>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            Restaurants, marinas,<br>and experiences that\r\n            make<br>the journey worthwhile.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"wts-textlink\" href=\"\/shore\/\">\r\n            Explore\r\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- =====================================\r\n       QUOTE, LOGO AND NEWSLETTER\r\n       ===================================== -->\r\n\r\n  <section\r\n    class=\"wts-wrap wts-join\"\r\n    aria-label=\"Join our journey\"\r\n  >\r\n    <blockquote class=\"wts-quote\">\r\n      \u201cThe best stories start on the water,<br>\r\n      but they don\u2019t end there.\u201d\r\n    <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wts-seal-wrap\">\r\n  <img\r\n    class=\"wts-circle-logo\"\r\n    src=\"https:\/\/watertoshore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Water-to-Shore.png\"\r\n    alt=\"Water to Shore\"\r\n    loading=\"lazy\"\r\n    decoding=\"async\"\r\n  >\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wts-newsletter\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"wts-kicker\">Join our journey<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Get the latest stories, destinations and experiences\r\n        delivered to your inbox.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Replace the block below with your connected newsletter form. -->\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"wts-newsletter-placeholder\">\r\n        Sign up here.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- =====================================\r\n       OUR WORLD\r\n    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class=\"wts-story\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/stories\/rockport-by-boat\/\">\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"wts-photo\"\r\n            data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 07 \u00b7 Marina at sunset\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- IMAGE 07: Marina at sunset. -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <img\r\n              src=https:\/\/watertoshore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterpoint-banner2.webp\r\n              alt=\"\"\r\n              loading=\"lazy\"\r\n              decoding=\"async\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">Travel<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"wts-title\">\r\n            Waterpoint: A Considered<br>Side\r\n            of Lake Conoroe\r\n          <\/h3>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- STORY 2 -->\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"wts-story\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/stories\/perfect-weekend-boat\/\">\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"wts-photo\"\r\n            data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 08 \u00b7 Boat along rocky coast\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- IMAGE 08: Boat along a rocky coast. -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <img\r\n              src=https:\/\/watershoresite.blob.core.windows.net\/watershore-img-vid\/images\/image_08_lake_doorstep.png\r\n              alt=\"\"\r\n              loading=\"lazy\"\r\n              decoding=\"async\"\r\n            >\r\n            -->\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">Water<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"wts-title\">\r\n            The Lake on<br>\r\n            Your Doorstep\r\n          <\/h3>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- STORY 3 -->\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"wts-story\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/stories\/lunch-on-the-water\/\">\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"wts-photo\"\r\n            data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 09 \u00b7 Lunch overlooking water\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- IMAGE 09: Lunch overlooking the water. -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <img\r\n              src=https:\/\/watershoresite.blob.core.windows.net\/watershore-img-vid\/images\/image_09_Fishermans_wharf.png\r\n              alt=\"\"\r\n              loading=\"lazy\"\r\n              decoding=\"async\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">Food &amp; Drink<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"wts-title\">Lunch Across the Bay<\/h3>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- STORY 4 -->\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"wts-story\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/stories\/modern-lake-house\/\">\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"wts-photo\"\r\n            data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 10 \u00b7 Lake house at dusk\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- IMAGE 10: Lake house at dusk. -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <img\r\n              src=https:\/\/watertoshore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/o.jpg\r\n              alt=\"\"\r\n              loading=\"lazy\"\r\n              decoding=\"async\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">Gastronomy<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"wts-title\">\r\n            The Story Behind<br>\r\n            Petite Suzette\r\n          <\/h3>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- STORY 5 -->\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"wts-story\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/stories\/the-boatbuilder\/\">\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"wts-photo\"\r\n            data-placeholder=\"IMAGE 11 \u00b7 Craftsperson building a boat\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- IMAGE 11: Craftsperson building a boat. -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <img\r\n              src=https:\/\/watershoresite.blob.core.windows.net\/watershore-img-vid\/images\/image_11_lake_woodlands.png\r\n              alt=\"\"\r\n              loading=\"lazy\"\r\n              decoding=\"async\"\r\n            >\r\n \r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <span class=\"wts-kicker\">Travel<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"wts-title\">The Lake We Drive<br>Past Every 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