Strictly Sail Miami at Bayside 72nd Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami FEBRUARY 14-18
ne of the largest boat shows in the world, this event combines the main show at the Miami Convention Center, the annual Strictly Sail Miami Show at the Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace (see sidebar location and directions) and the Yacht and Brokerage Show on the 5000 block of Collins Avenue with in-water displays of powerboats at the Sea Isle Marina and Yachting Center at 1635 North Bayshore Dr., Miami. Although many monohulls are at the show, the Strictly Sail Miami Show is also the largest Catamaran show in the world. Sailboats of all sizes, monohulls and multihulls, are on display along with numerous vendors and exhibitors. Boating and sailing seminars are held daily. Children 15 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult to get in free). $20 for adults for a one-day pass, $35 for a two-day pass (any two days), Friday through Monday. Premier Thursday costs $35. Hours are 10-6 Thursday and
Monday, 10-8 Friday through Sunday. Sea Isle Marina is 96 daily. Strictly Sail is 10-6 daily. E-tickets can be purchased in advance at www.miamiboatshow.com, or www.strictlysailmiami.com. Group tickets are available for groups of 20 or more (purchase 20 tickets at the regular price and receive five free tickets). All tickets include entry to all show sites, no matter where you purchase them. If you go to the convention center, a shuttle or water taxi will take you to the sailboat show and vice versa. Shuttle buses and water taxis run back and forth between the show locations (10 a.m.-6 p.m).
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Sailing Seminar Series Hone your skills and receive tips for enhancing your sailing experience through a daily series of free seminars (included with the purchase of a ticket) led by renowned experts. See a partial list of the upcoming seminars on the next page. Approximately 80 seminars will be presented. Full seminar schedule will be in the February issue.
Visitors can now experience the thrill of sailing under the supervision and direction of an experienced ASA-certified captain through the Discover Sailing program, located on the floating dock at the end of Pier B at Miamarina. These 90-minute lessons will teach non-sailors the pleasure and joy of the sport while remaining in a controlled environment. More experienced sailors should choose the course suited to their skill level. Pre-registration required. Go to www.strictlysailingmiami.com to register. Advanced 3 1/2 hour courses are also available.
www.tikiwatersports.net DIRECTIONS TO STRICTLY SAIL Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami From the North: I-95 South to exit 395/Miami Beach East, exit at Biscayne Blvd. Turn right; follow Biscayne to Port Blvd. (NE 5th Street). Turn left; follow right hand lane into the Bayside Garage.
Two South Florida Locations: PORT CHARLOTTE KEY LARGO 19450 Peachland Blvd. 94381 Overseas Hwy. 941-735-8363 305.852.9298 john@jmboatstuff.com bob@tikiwatersports.net
From the South: I-95 North. Exit at Biscayne Blvd. Stay in left-hand lane until the stop sign at Biscayne. Turn left on NE 3rd Street. Follow the left side of the road into the Bayside Garage. Additional Parking if Bayside is Full: Shuttle from park-and-ride facility at the American Airlines Arena, two blocks from Bayside. $10 per day.
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February 2013
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