As the calendar pages quickly fall like leaves in October, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show approaches. Less than two weeks from now yachts will line the Intracoastal waterways as crew take over America’s version of Venice. You’ve made it through the Med season and possibly even the Monaco Yacht Show. You may be tired, even a bit burnt out, but get your party shoes on because FLIBS is turning 50 this year it’s taking no prisoners! Dockwalk has taken all of the guess work out of planning your FLIBS social calendar. Jam-packed with posh parties and exciting events, this year is gearing up to be better than any before!
Charter Destinations Seminar
Tuesday, October 13: 11:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Pier 66
Need to add some new and exotic locations to your charter repertoire? FYBA Charter Professionals Committee has you covered. Join them, and sponsors Marina Papagayo and ShowBoats International, for a day of destinations, complete with lunch and ending with a charter open house.
11:00-11:45 Registration & visit with exhibitor tables
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:00 Welcome and Introduction
1:00-1:45 Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica: Diana Michel
1:45-2:15 Caribbean: Capt. Gui Garcia of M/Y Tuscan Sun
2:15- 2:45 Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia: Capt. Colin Griffinson of M/Y Pacific Yellowfin
2:45- 3:15 Break
3:15 – 3:45 ShowBoats International: Shannon McCoy
3:45-4:15 Thailand: Capt. Martin VanderBerg of M/Y Moecca
4:15:-4:45 The Bahamas: Capt. Bryan Pridgeon of M/Y Triumphant Lady
4:45-5:00 Questions & Answers session
5:00-7:30 Charter Open House
Rybovich Captains Golf Invitational
Friday, October 16: 1 p.m.
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Grab your clubs and get ready to hit the green – or the sand, depending on your skills – for the fifth annual Captains Golf Invitational. One hundred and forty-four captain/golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club thanks to this year’s title sponsor Rybovich as well as Awlgrip, Dockwalk, Global Marine Travel, Marine Surveyor Group, MHG, Northrop and Johnson and Smallwood’s. Your illustrious hosts, Wes Sanford and John Booysen, will be on hand to present awards and keep the fun coming as captains enjoy a poolside dinner. www.captaingolfinvitational.com
Crew 7’s Rugby Tournament
Saturday, October 17: 3 p.m.
Rybovich Shipyard, West Palm Beach, Fl
Don’t get a lot of rugby action on board? Well, head up to Rybovich and you can join in the 7v7 touch rugby tournament. Thanks to the shipyard and Global Marine Travel you can enjoy an afternoon and evening of sport, bar-b-que and drinks. What could be better on a Saturday after all? www.rybovich.com
IYT Mini Megayacht Mooring Competition
Wednesday, October 21: 5:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel, 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Think you have superior boat handling skills? Well put them to the test maneuvering Lady Amelia around buoys, into slips and back on the dock. Grab three of your friends, sign up and prepare to race against the clock and other teams to see who’s got what it takes and who is left in the wake. To register, email heatherh@yachtmaster.com by October 16. www.dockwalk.com/minimegayacht
Argos Party
Friday, October 23: 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Pier 66 Marina, slip TBD
A yacht designed with crew’s needs at the top of the list? You’ve got to check this one out. Argos yachts is proud to present AGROS 92’ at this year’s FLIBS. Stop by for some lunch, a snack, dinner or just a drink and admire a yacht built with you, the crew, in mind.
First Annual Memorial Boat Show Party
Friday, October 23: 6 – 11 p.m.
Quarterdeck, Cordova Road Location
In honor of the man who created FLIBS, Kaye Person, the Quarterdeck on Cordova Road in Fort Lauderdale is holding their first annual Memorial party. A donation of $5.00 gets you two free drinks and happy hour prices (doubles for $4.00) all night. Live music and go-go dancers will provide entertainment as we raise our glasses to the man who started it all. For more information call 954-525-8042
Mods vs. Rockers Poker Run
Saturday, October 24: 9 a.m.
Fort Lauderdale Vespa
Are you a cool rider? Prove it – don your leather jacket and join in the fun. This poker run runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., starting at Fort Lauderdale Vespa, winding its way around South Florida and ending back in Fort Lauderdale at Cinema Paradiso by 3 p.m. Collect your poker cards at each stop; first, second and third prize will be awarded for the best poker hands as well as a “hard luck” prize for the worst, best dressed and people’s choice in the bike show. The evening will conclude with a showing of the movie Quadrophenia. Sign up early and get your t-shirt. All proceeds will go to Stray Aid & Rescue. www.modvrocker.com
SeaKeepers Celebration
Saturday, October 24: 5 p.m.
Grille 66
Captains and crew belonging to the SeaKeepers Professionals are invited to celebrate the installation and activation of the Fort Lauderdale Inlet’s SeaKeeper 1000 with cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. From 5 to 7 p.m. www.seakeepers.org
Save Our Seas Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24: 7 p.m.
Yacht Chandlers Warehouse
3700 block of SW 30th Ave
Giving back was never such fun. Stop in
Saturday, October 24, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a Pacific Rim-themed event complete with a raffle and auction, live entertainment, including a fashion show, and the premiere of a short film created by International Yacht Training (IYT) in collaboration with Save Our Seas Foundation and all in the name of keeping our oceans healthy. This event is free; stop in to IYT to collect your tickets (two per person) or RSVP to oct24@penumbramarine.com.
Dockwalk Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 27: 6 p.m.
Bahia Mar Seabreeze room
Fifty years of FLIBS – that’s certainly a reason to celebrate! Dockwalk couldn’t think of a better way to start off this year’s boat show than with one of our legendary Happy Hours. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, we invite all captains and crew registered for the Captains’ Hideout to come out to the Seabreeze room at Bahia Mar to mix, mingle and enjoy a drink or two on us! Be sure you register in advance for the Hideout on Dockwalk.com.
Captains’ Hideout
Wednesday, October 28 – Monday, November 2 8 a.m.
Seabreeze Room, Bahia Mar
With all the excitement, crew will definitely need a serene spot to cool off. Now in our seventh year, Dockwalk’sCaptains’ Hideout will provide you with the safe haven you’re lookingfor. Pop in and relax in the air conditioning. There will be plenty offood – a new menu is in the works this year – drinks and even WiFi; weknow you’ll need your daily fix of Dockwalk.com and we wouldn’t dream of denying you.
From Wednesday, October 28, through Monday, November 2, captains andcrew are welcome from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complimentary breakfast andlunch will be provided daily. Avoid the line and pre-register at Dockwalk.com to make the smooth transition from the chaotic boat show to the cool and calm Captains’ Hideout.
Please note the Captains’ Hideout is for the use of professionalsuperyacht captains and crew only. Management maintains the right torefuse entry and additional identification may be required. Crew mustregister individually for all events. www.dockwalk.com/captainshideout
Yacht Bikers Poker Run
Wednesday October 28: 2 p.m.
National Marine Suppliers headquarters
Hop on your hog and ride for charity. Head to National Marine headquarters on Wednesday, October 28, between 2 and 4 p.m. to get the show on the road…literally. The four-stop poker run takes you from Land Shark Stadium to Shooters/La Playa where a DJ, live entertainment and awards are sure to keep the party going. Proceeds are donated to Kids in Distress, a nationally accredited agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, the preservation of the family and the care and treatment of abused children.
www.yachtbikers.com
ISS Awards for Design and
Leadership
Thursday, October 29: 7:30 p.m.
Ocean View Terrace,
Marriot Beach Resort
Once again the ISS sets out to honor the exceptional members of the yachting industry.
Join in for an evening of casual elegance and help recognize the industry’s best superstars and superyachts from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
www.superyachtsociety.com
Perfect Setting Tabletop
Challenge 2009
Friday, October 30
Bahia Mar and Las Olas Docks
Do you have fl air for the fi nest décor? If so, sign up for the second annual Perfect Setting Tabletop Challenge on Friday, October 30. Hosted by YachtNext, entrants from 20 yachts (all must be participating in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show) will have the chance to show their table-setting stylings in two categories: “Putting on the Ritz” (formal interior dining) and “A Foreign Affair” (informal exterior dining). Crew may choose to participate in one or both categories. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category as well as a grand prize for “Best in Show.” To enter, go to www.perfectsettingchallenge.com.
Dockwise Yacht Transport
Booth Party
Friday, October 30: 5 p.m.
Stands 783–784,
Superyacht Designer’s Tent
Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty mama and stop by the Dockwise Yacht Transport Bahamian-themed Booth Party from 5 to 7 p.m. for some pre-Halloween fun. Of course, the Dockwise team will be decked out in their finest Bahamian/sportfishing gear, with a fish or two on hand. www.yacht-transport.com
YachtInfo Seminars,
Captain’s Briefing and
Cocktail Party
Friday, October 30: 9 a.m.
Bahia Mar Ballroom
Collaboration is key this year as the International Superyacht Society (ISS), Marine
Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and the United States Superyacht Association (USSA) come together to create YachtInfo, a comprehensive program dedicated to the development of yachting professionals. This year’s YachtInfo seminar differs from previous year’s seminars and will include a morning session (9 a.m.–12 p.m.), lunch, an afternoon session (1–4 p.m.), a captain’s briefing (4:30–6 p.m.) and a cocktail party (6–7 p.m.).
9:00 a.m.
Finding Work on a Yacht, Room A
Piracy, Firearms & the Law, Room B
10:00 a.m.
Interior Management, Room A
Tax Implications for Yacht Crew, Room B
11:00 a.m.
Insurance Coverage for Yacht Crews, Room A
Project Management, Room B
12–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Coming Ashore…and Landing the Perfect Job,
Room A
Flag Registration – What Does This Mean to the Captain and Crew? Room B
2:00 p.m.
Electronic Navigation: What’s New? Room A
Chartering Regulations, Room B
3:00 p.m.
Solution-Solving Technology, Room A
Taken Hostage – What Now? Room B
Tickets for the seminars alone cost US$25. To attend all events, the ticket price is US$35 and participants must register and pay in advance.
For additional information and tickets, call +1
954 525 6625. www.superyachtsociety.com
Bizarre-B-Q
Saturday, October 31
National Marine Suppliers
This year’s Bizarre-B-Q has been canceled.
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