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Events Happening Now at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Published Oct 26, 2011 11:52 AM by The Maritime Executive

Wednesday, October 26

  • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.: International Superyacht Society (ISS) annual membership meeting and breakfastat Bahia Mar, Harbor Lights Room, 2d floor. Includes a panel discussion, "Social Media and the Superyacht: What You Should Know." Open to all ISS members, media and interested parties. superyachtsociety.org
  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Ft. Lauderdale Mariners Club Marine Seminar at Hyatt Pier 66. Network and idea exchange event for insurance agents, brokers and underwriters, marine surveyors, admiralty attorneys, and marine industry professionals. Includes a golf tournament the day before. www.ftlmc.org
  • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Feretti Group press event at Feretti Group Flagship Showroom. 1445 SE 16th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Debuts include: Ferretti Custom Line 100; Riva 86 Domino; Ferretti 720; Bertram 64; Pershing 92.
  • 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.: TheGuy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) 4th annual fundraiserat the Don Taft Center at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Guests will join renowned marine artist Wyland and host Guy Harvey for an "island casual" evening of food, drinks and live music. Live and silent auctions with be held, including original artwork, trips and gifts, with proceeds benefiting the marine conservation work of the GHOF. www.GuyHarveyOceanFoundation.org

Thursday, October 27 

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show International News Conference and Press Breakfast. At Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center, 2nd 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Martin Fierstone and the team at Global Satalite in invite you to join them for breakfast at 1901 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 33316. RSVP [email protected]
  • 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: The public is invited to meet celebrated marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey at the expanded Guy Harvey Booth #61. On sale at the booth will be a wide array of Guy Harvey merchandise and artwork, including several new products. Guy will be glad to personalize your selection.
  • 11:00 a.m.: Sea Ray will welcome two new vessels to its fleet, the 190 Sport and the 410 Sundancer. Marine Max Floating Dock GH. Press event.
  • 1:15 p.m.: Pursuit Boats press conference delivered by Pursuit President, Thomas B. Slikkers, outlining the current state of business within the company and highlighted by the introduction of the all new OS 385 and the Pursuit Inshore Series. Dock C, Slips 303-309
  • 2:00 p.m.: The unveiling of the new Rinker 290 Express Cruiser. In water space at Bahia Mar (H815).

Thursday, October 27

  • 2:00 p.m.:The USSA press conference will profile the Association's accomplishments during the past year, as well as notable successes of the past five years as it celebrates its fifth anniversary as an organization representing the superyacht industry in the United States. It will highlight Pavilion Exhibitors and preview the Association's Annual Meeting, scheduled for Saturday October 29, 2011, with a discussion on the future of the superyacht industry and USSA.
  • 3:00 p.m.: Fairline Boats - US debut of three new Fairline models - Targa 50 GRAN TURISMO, Squadron 42 and Targa 38 GRAN TURISMO. Location: C Dock (718, 720, 722, 724). Press event.
  • 3:00 p.m.: Fusion Electronics Press Conference - New marine audio introduction. Y&B Tent Booth #760-761A
  • 5:00 p.m.: Grand Banks Yachts press event. Bahia Mar Yachting Center, B-Dock 200-212
  • 6:00 p.m.: Beneteau Powerboats launch event for Flyer Gran Turismo debut in the U.S. Four models from 34 to 49 feet. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvers and christening of boats and walk-through with product team from France. Press event.
  • 6:00 p.m.: Boston Whaler press event. C Dock 300-308.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Broker Cocktail Party hosted by YachtWorld.com at Las Olas (north) Cocktail Barge. Come enjoy a nice relaxing evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while the sunsets on the first evening of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
  • 7:00 p.m. - Midnight: 21th Annual ISS International Awards Gala for Design and Leadership.Ocean View Terrace, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale.

Friday, October 28

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Martin Fierstone and the team at Global Satalite invite you to join them for breakfast. 1901 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale 33316. RSVP [email protected]
  • 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: YachtInfo Crew Seminars. Bahia Mar, 2d floor. A full day of seminars for crew with topics on selling, paint jobs, interior staff training & certification, outfitting the interior, the latest electronics & managing money. Includes lunch & presentation by USCG on entering U.S. waters. Additional regulatory & security track includes sessions on the latest STCW amendments, shipboard security & the MLC. At noon, sponsor Moore Stephens Isle of Man presents Captain Jody Hill in support of his bid in the London 2012 Paralympics. Organized by ISS, FYBA and USSA. Tickets $25.  www.usyachtinfo.com
  • 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: The public is invited to meet celebrated marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey at the expanded Guy Harvey Booth #61. On sale at the booth will be a wide array of Guy Harvey merchandise and artwork, including several new products. Guy will be glad to personalize your selection.
  • 10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Perfect Setting Tabletop Challenge held aboard yachts in the show, hosted by Yacht Next. Entrants show their table-setting stylings in two categories: World Class (formal interior dining) and Casual Color Splash (informal exterior dining). Prizes awarded for first, second and third place in each category as well as the grand prize for Best in Show. www.perfectsettingchallenge.com
  • 10:30 a.m.: Aqualuma press event
  • 3:00 p.m.: Broward College presents its Marine Center of Excellence at a press event. Bahia Mar, 3rd Floor, Seafarer Room. Student demonstrations of new technology. Network with ABYC, MIASF, NMMA, NMEA. A buffet will be served. RSVP: Suzanne Hawley, [email protected] , 603-487-2038.

Friday, October 28

  • 4:00 p.m.: Thetford Marine new product presentation. Press event.
  • 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Captain's Briefing and reception at Bahia Mar, following YachtInfo Crew Seminars. Panel discussion for senior officers about foreign-flagged vessels entering, cruising and chartering in U.S. waters. Tickets $35, which includes the full day of seminars listed above. www.usyachtinfo.com
  • 5:00 p.m.: West Marine Superstore Media Sneak Peek preview. Press event.
  • 5:00 p.m.: Overmarine press conference. Dock F slip #604 and 606.
  • 5:00 p.m.: Metan Marine Restorations Inc. will be filming to promote their new reality show, "Walk on Water." I Dock.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Boys N Toys Yacht Hop benefiting Kids In Distress. Ticketed event by Northrop & Johnson.
  • 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.: Lurssen's annual Beach Bash at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Invitation only. This year's theme is White Hot Casino Night.

Saturday, October 29

  • 8:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.: USSA State of the Superyacht Industry breakfast at Bahia Mar. Annual member breakfast, open to all. Keynote speaker Allen West, U.S. Congressman (R) District 22. $20 for members, $30 guests. www.ussuperyacht.com.
  • 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: The public is invited to meet celebrated marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey at the expanded Guy Harvey Booth #61. On sale at the booth will be a wide array of Guy Harvey merchandise and artwork, including several new products. Guy will be glad to personalize your selection.
  • 3:00 p.m.: Marine Industry Congressional Summit. Aboard SYBAss VIP vessel, Kathleen Windridge. Press event.
  • 6:30 p.m. - Midnight: National Marine Supplier's 7th annual Bizarre-B-Q at National's offices on Southwest 2nd Avenue, behind Lester's. Theme this year is "Yachtywood". Invitations sent by e-mail. 954-764-0975. http://nationalmarine.com/party2011/

Sunday, October 30

  • 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: The public is invited to meet celebrated marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey at the expanded Guy Harvey Booth #61. On sale at the booth will be a wide array of Guy Harvey merchandise and artwork, including several new products. Guy will be glad to personalize your selection.
  • 7:30 p.m.: 2011 Perseus Award Nominations / Ultimate Wave Tahiti. IMAX at Museum of Discovery and Science.

Monday, Oct. 31

  • Deadline to upload videos for the 4th annual Fort Yachtie-Da International Film Festival. A video contest for yacht crew complete with Academy Awards-style trophy for first place in several categories. Festival will be held Nov. 12 at Cinema Paradiso in Ft. Lauderdale. Online voting ends Nov. 7. www.fortyachtieda.com