and visitors are invited and welcome. It is known as the “anything-but-serious race.” First boat back wins. No protests allowed. Sailing/boating rules and rules of seamanship always apply. Four races are held over four months. The race is videotaped and the awards ceremony after the race at the bar serves a barbecue dinner while guests watch the race on a big screen TV. Beer drinking is very common. Race dates are Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 31, April 28. There is a captain’s meeting the day before the race at the bar at 7 p.m., where “captains and crew contemplate strategy while reviewing course and race rules.” Race awards, booty, music and barbecue are after the race at the bar at 7 p.m. www.schoonerwharf.com.
International Marina and Boatyard Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Professional development seminars. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. International Marina Institute/Association of Marina Industries. (401) 682-7334. www.marinaassociation.org.
3rd Annual Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival, Feb. 16-17
18th Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Feb. 23-24 Sponsored by the Upper Keys Rotary Club. Held at Founders Park on Islamorada, MM 87, Bayside. New and used boats, marine gear, dive gear, products, clothing, electronics, antiques, fishing, nautical arts and crafts. Sat 8-5, Sun 9-3. (305) 712-1818. www.facebook.com/pages/Upper-Keys-Rotary-NauticalFlea-Market/123141536974
The Everglades Challenge, Tampa Bay, March 2 The Everglades Challenge is an unsupported, expeditionstyle adventure race for kayaks, canoes and small sailboats that starts above the high tide mark on the east beach of Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg, FL, and ends in Key Largo. It is run by the Watertribe, whose fearless leader, Steve Issac, conceived of the race in 2000. This year’s event starts at dawn on March 2, although if you want a good look at the boats, go on Friday, March 1, when the competitors will be going through inspection and setting up their boats on the starting line. Along the 300-
Marine bargains, new and used boat showcase, marine art and crafts festival, fishing supplies auction, public boat and vehicle auction, seafood. South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, FL. (954) 205-7813. 9 am to 6 pm. www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.
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