Known as the Venice of America, the city of Fort Lauderdale is the quintessential locale to host the worlds largest in-water boat show. In this edition of The Scoop, were bringing you the best of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Shows 63rd annual edition from October 26-30. As avid supporters of Floridas rich maritime heritage, ONE Sothebys International Realty will be out and about throughout the event. Hope to sea you there.
Plan Your Visit
Spanning nearly 90 acres, the show features seven exhibition spaces. Its best to have a solid plan in place before heading out to venues including the Broward County Convention Center, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South.
Showstopping Yachts
Among contenders for this years Best of Show award for innovative debut model are Heesens 50-metre Project Aura, Mangustas Oceano 50 and the Bronson 50, which pioneered rear foldable side wings that transform the cockpit into a spacious island. Other buzzworthy premieres include Schaefers 450 Fly and Tiaras 48 LS, its largest outboard powered yacht ever.
Drinking & Dining
With 100+ culinary and beverage vendors, one wont go hungry or thirsty. Partner Whitehaven from New Zealand hosts wine tastings, while Proof of the Pudding caterings cuisine themes are inspired by ports of call (Portofino, the French Riviera, Cabo San Lucas). Dont miss the Palm Harbor Marina Cocktail Barge and Goslings Dark N Stormy Island Bar either.
Family Friendly
Partake in a full program of family-friendly activities from the AquaZones marine product demonstrations to the engaging Kids Corner with marine-themed crafts and face painting. The latter also offers Hook the Future Kids Fishing Clinics, whose participants receive complimentary Carolina Skiff custom rod and reel combos. Other seminar topics are catching Florida spiny lobster and wildlife conservation.
flibs.com Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, is a boaters and beachgoers paradise. But its also home to a burgeoning art scene that spills over into art-centric neighborhoods and annual events. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Las Olas Isles | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Victoria Park | Coral Ridge Country Club Estates
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