mile course, competitors are required to sail, row, or paddle into three checkpoints, but not required to stay there. The checkpoints going south along the coast are Placida, Chokoloskee, and Flamingo before the boats head to the Bay Cove Motel in Key Largo at the finish. For more on the Everglades Challenge, go to www.watertribe.com and go to the Events page. You can also read a short history of the Challenge in the February 2012 issue of SOUTHWINDS at www.southwindsmaga zine.com. Go to Back Issues.
33rd Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, Feb. 25-March 8 This is a cruisers regatta that builds up over several months. This 12-day regatta attracts 350-400 cruising boats. Most boats start arriving from around the U.S., Canada and other countries in November and stay through March. When the actual regatta days start, the schedule includes sailboat races held in Elizabeth Harbor, around Stocking Island, and to neighboring Long Island. There is a variety of on-water and on-the-beach events to capture the interest of non-racing cruisers, as well as racers. These include volleyball tournaments, softball,
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Fort Myers Spring Boat Show & Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival, Fort Myers, FL, March 7-10 Lee County Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, Ft. Myers, FL 33917. Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.leeciviccenter.com.
JSI 17th Annual Nautical Flea Market, St. Petersburg, March 16 Spaces available for sellers. Shop for bargains, sell your old stuff or just browse. JSI parking lot at 2233 3rd Ave S., St. Petersburg. Call to reserve space at (727) 577-3220 or (800) 652-4914. Bill Wright. bill@newjsi.com.
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