2006 Maritime Frolic Events

Keeping our boating friends informed of interesting events and special activities a'sea and a'shore is what this page is all about. We note the ones we know about and welcome hearing from you so we can include information about what is happening in your area. We tune to the Florida and Atlantic coast area mainly, but might want to join others somewhere else if they let us know. We get a lot of enjoyment both traveling to and being at events where we can share the festivities, fun, and frolic. Just E-mail us at... EventsUpdate...and Join Us!

Boat Shows

U.S. Sailboat Show, Annapolis, MD, October 9-14. Largest East Coast boat in the water show. Contact them at 410-268-8828.

U.S. Power boat Show, Annapolis, MD, October 16-23. Largest East Coast boat in the water show. Contact them at 410-268-8828.

Ft. Lauderdale International Show, Oct 28-Nov 1 Over 1500 boats and thousand of products displayed on five sites. Contact them at 954-764-7642 for details.

Ft. Myers Show, Harborside Convention Complex, Nov 12-15 Expanded in-water displays, hundreds of new and brokerage boats, and equipment galore in two air conditioned buildings. For information, 954-570-7785.

St. Petersburg Show, Bayfront Yacht Basin, Nov 19-22 Largest on the Florida Gulf coast showcases all types of watercraft and accessories. contact

Stuart, FL Boat Show, Jan 12-15 Treasure Coast's oldest and largest, lots of boats in the water, many marine products. Sponsored by the Marine Industries Association/Treasure Coast. Contact them @ 5610622-3200/627-6403 FAX.

Miami International Boat Show, Feb 11-20 Fantastic display of boats, yachts, and gear distributed over four large areas. Takes more than one day to see much of it. Contact

Fishing

Southern Kingfish Association Championship Tournament, held at Fort Pierce, Fl, January 8-10. Pits earlier tourney winners in ten divisions fishing from high powered trolling vessels in a no holds barred shootout. Point totals for largest fish boated each day get almost $300,000 in prizes. Recognized as a top one class association and the boats they pilot have to be seen.

International Wahoo Tournament, four progressive legs: Bimini Big Game Club, Nov 11-14, 1998 Freeport, Grand Bahamas, Lucaya Marina Village, Dec 2-5, 1998 Abaco Boat Harbor/Beach Resort, Marsh Harbor, Jan 6-9, 1999 Treasure Cay, Abacos, Jan 20-23, 1999 Banquet and Awards, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL, Feb 10, 1999.

1999 Bahamas Billfish Championship, five individual events with uniform rules for overall point totals in different classes. Recognized as a top tag and release tournament that provides documentation for billfish research and protection. South Abaco, Boat Harbor Marina, Marsh Harbor, April 18-23 North Abaco, Walker's Cay, May 2-7 Chub Cay Club, Berry Islands, May 16-21 Boat Harbor Championship, Boat Harbor Resort, Marsh Harbor, June 8-11 Harbor Island, North Eleuthera, June 20-25. Contact their offices @ (954) 920-5577/920-5530 FAX, or E-mail..bbc@albehrendt.com....

><Sailing

COLUMBUS DAY Cruising Regatta XLIV, Oct. 10-11
Held in Miami's Biscayne Bay and surrounding area including the Florida Keys. Promises to be a Spectacular display of boats and sailing, over 250 boats entered in fifteen race classes. Call the Regatta Hotline @305-573-9592 for details and information. We'll be there!

Lauderdale Ocean Cup
Big boat yacht race held offshore from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami around a closed course. Sponsored by the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Call the Yacht Club @954-527-2223 for details and information. You'll want to see this if possible!

Ft. Lauderdale - Key West Race
Yacht race for all sailors down the majestic Florida Gold Coast and on to wild and wacky Key West for fun and entertainment. To be held January 13-14 call the Chairman, Henry Watson@954-523-0211 for details and information. Anyone needing good crew, E-mail us...CapJay.


SPECIAL EVENT!!!
ALL FRIENDS, BOAT MATES, SAILORS, AND CLUB PARTICIPANTS

We’ve had to hold off on the... 4th ANNUAL

TRISTAN JONES MEMORIAL SAIL DAY AND WATERFEST

and now are looking to OCTOBER 2006. It will be planned for the first tall ship event locally. We will let you know the date as soon as it is set. E-mail us...TristanDate.

Don't miss this SPECIAL HAPPENING!! YOU WANT TO BE THERE.

For some of you not in the know, Captain Tristan Jones is a WORLD FAMOUS SAILOR credited with accomplishing amazing sailing feats, who passed away a few years ago (See September 1995 issue of CRUISING WORLD or some of the books he authored for more information). We continue to honor his memory with a gala boat gathering. It is as good a reason as any for one hell of a party! The festivities will include races, games, events, prizes, and fun for all. Come in your own boat or call to join on one of ours. We want all our friends there.


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