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/UpperKeys-Rotary-Nautical-Flea-Market/123141536974
33rd Annual George Town Cruising Regatta, Exumas, Bahamas, Feb. 25-March 8 This is a cruisers regatta that builds up over several months. Most boats start arriving from around the United States, Canada and other countries in November and stay till March. When regatta days start, sailboat races are held in the harbor and around Stocking Island with volleyball tournaments and other beach events in between. Opening night of the regatta is a very big event held Feb. 25. The first event is the “Pass in Review” of the fleet. There also is Softball, tennis, coconut harvest, bridge, Texas hold’em poker, beach golf and much more. All cruisers are welcome. For more information, contact Bill Sandelin, regatta chairman, at (305) 496-9553, or sandelin1@yahoo.com. www.georgetowncruising.com (go to Regatta Information for 2012 schedule).
Gulfport Municipal Marina Your Gateway to the Gulf & Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve
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 United States 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 Catboats, as well as all Nonsuch, are invited. Come with or without your boat. The weekend includes two days of cruising the turquoise waters of Buttonwood Bay and the nearby Everglades, a sunset celebration, a happy hour each evening, a rendezvous dinner Saturday night, informal racing and awards on Sunday. Come early and stay late. For registration and area info, contact David (Wavy Davy) Adamusko at (703) 850-6654, or email ahoydavy@gmail. com. www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. The UKSC has ample dock facilities, clubhouse and full bar.
Morgan Invasion Moves to Davis Island Yacht Club, Merging with New Tampa Bay Hospice Cup, May 4-6 See News section in the Racing section.
Well Protected Basin Transient Dock Transient Daily: $1.50/ft Transient Weekly: $5.25/ft
(727) 893-1071 www.ci.gulfport.fl.us 4630 29th Ave. S. Harbormaster: Denis Frain, CMM News & Views for Southern Sailors
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