Fort Myers Beach 6th Annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day, March 23 Fort Myers Beach will once again show its appreciation for the cruising community with its 6th Annual Cruisers’ Appreciation Day on March 23. Held in the Matanzas Inn parking lot (next to the dinghy docks), there will be a barbecue, live entertainment, drinks, door prizes (even though it’s outside) and giveaways. Free to boaters renting a mooring ball on the day of the event with a nominal fee to others. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since seating will be limited. Everyone is welcome. The event will be from noon to 3 p.m.
n SAILBOAT AND TRAWLER RENDEZVOUS Promote and List Your Boat Rendezvous SOUTHWINDS will list your rendezvous for three months (other events listed for only two months)—to give boaters lots of time to think about and plan their attending the event. This is for rendezvous held in the Southeast U.S. or Bahamas. Send information to editor@southwindsmagazine.com.
2013 Key Largo Catboat Rendezvous, Feb. 15-17 The 2nd annual Key Largo Catboat Rendezvous will be held at the Upper Keys Sailing Club on Feb. 15-17. All makes of News & Views for Southern Sailors
BOAT STORAGE On the Okeechobee Waterway Inland Hurricane Boat Storage Your Do-it-Yourself Work Yard
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AS HURRICANE PROOF AS YOU CAN GET Locks on Both Sides — Minimal Storm Surge – No Tides 11 Miles West of Lake Okeechobee on the Okeechobee Waterway Stuart Moore Haven e
The world’s largest marine flea market is held at the parking lot of the Dania Jai Alai Fronton, Dania Beach, FL. Private individuals and corporate vendors sell marine equipment, coral-encrusted antiques, used boats, fishing tackle, diving gear, marine artwork and other boating-related items. The event was originally started in 1979 by a small group of marine businesses selling used equipment in the parking lot of the Dania Jai Alai. It has grown to be the largest marine flea market in the world, selling used, new and overstock items—by both businesses and private individuals. Items sold besides boating gear are fishing gear, new and used boats, marine antiques, diving gear and artwork—plus anything else related. This year, special events and festivities will mark the 35th anniversary. Food and drink are also available at the flea market. Thursday-Saturday. 9-6 p.m. Sunday 9-4 p.m. Thursday $12. Friday, Saturday, Sunday $10. Children under 12 free. Free parking. Al Behrendt Enterprises, (954) 920-7877. www.daniamarinefleamarket.com.
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12 MILES EAST OF La BELLE
Haul Outs: $2 per ft haul Storage Rate: $3.60/ft Work Area Rate: $17/day-$15/day — for project boats after 2 months in work yard Pressure Wash Rate: $1.50/ft for single hull & $1.75/ft for cat
24-HOUR, 7 DAYS A WEEK WORK YARD ACCESSIBILITY • Owner-operated by boaters for boaters • 8’ deep channel off the Waterway in freshwater section (for engine flush) • 40-ton lift — boats up to 16’ 6” beam • Dry storage at $4.50/foot per month • Crane Service • Auto/RV/Trailer Storage • Hot Showers!
GLADES BOAT STORAGE 2152 Boat Yard Rd. • Moore Haven, FL 33471
www.gladesboatstorage.com OFFICE PHONE: 863.983.3040 AFTER HOURS/WEEKENDS: 941.722.7722
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