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Events

The International SeaKeepers Society Founders’ Dinner

The International SeaKeepers Society hosts its Founders Dinner in Fort Lauderdale on October 24. The event is an excellent networking opportunity as well as a great way to raise the funds necessary for the organization to continue its diverse programs.

Classic Glory at Ocean Reef: Vintage Weekend Returns

Vintage Weekend, a long-standing tradition at the Florida Key’s Ocean Reef Club, returns November 29 to December 2, 2012. Each year the event showcase fine classic yachts, aircraft and automobiles. The 18th edition of the Vintage Weekend’s headliner is likely to be a famous former presidential yacht, the Honey Fitz.

The 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Looking for a deal on the brokerage market? There will be plenty of attractive superyachts for sale at FLIBS this year, but don’t expect a steal. Contrary to persisting rumors, brokers tell us that, while prices dipped drastically in 2009 (up to 40 percent), they have recovered and have been holding pretty steady ever since.

Making Waves: World’s Largest Vintage Rybovich Rendezvous

Sweet sheerlines and gleaming brightwork will be the order of the day when the fifth Rybovich Rendezvous brings more vintage Rybos together than ever before. More than a dozen wooden Rybovich yachts are expected to participate in the “RyboRendezvous” on October 12 to14 at Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage in Stuart, Fla.

Annual AIWA Conference in Charleston

The Intracoastal Waterway, after 72 years of loyal services to the boating community, is in trouble. This 1,200-mile-long thoroughfare (stretching from Norfolk to Key West, Fla.) used by commercial and recreational vessels alike, is no longer as accessible and safe as it should be.

Yachts International’s Captain’s Den is Back

Last year at the Fort Lauderdale show, Yachts International introduced a companion to their well-known Pavilion—the Captain’s Den. This year, the Captain’s Den is back and better than ever.

Making Waves: Kaohsiung Focuses On Its Waterfront

The Portuguese called it Formosa, or beautiful. Taiwan, with its miles of coastline and offshore islands born of ancient volcanic activity, may sound like an ideal place to keep and operate boats, but despite its enviable geography and long tradition of boatbuilding, Taiwan has yet to develop local yachting.

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The International SeaKeepers Society Founders’ Dinner

The International SeaKeepers Society hosts its Founders Dinner in Fort Lauderdale on October 24. The event is an excellent networking opportunity as well as a great way to raise the funds necessary for the organization to continue its diverse programs.

OceanReef-VintageWeekend

Classic Glory at Ocean Reef: Vintage Weekend Returns

Vintage Weekend, a long-standing tradition at the Florida Key’s Ocean Reef Club, returns November 29 to December 2, 2012. Each year the event showcase fine classic yachts, aircraft and automobiles. The 18th edition of the Vintage Weekend’s headliner is likely to be a famous former presidential yacht, the Honey Fitz.

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The 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Looking for a deal on the brokerage market? There will be plenty of attractive superyachts for sale at FLIBS this year, but don’t expect a steal. Contrary to persisting rumors, brokers tell us that, while prices dipped drastically in 2009 (up to 40 percent), they have recovered and have been holding pretty steady ever since.

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Making Waves: World’s Largest Vintage Rybovich Rendezvous

Sweet sheerlines and gleaming brightwork will be the order of the day when the fifth Rybovich Rendezvous brings more vintage Rybos together than ever before. More than a dozen wooden Rybovich yachts are expected to participate in the “RyboRendezvous” on October 12 to14 at Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage in Stuart, Fla.

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Annual AIWA Conference in Charleston

The Intracoastal Waterway, after 72 years of loyal services to the boating community, is in trouble. This 1,200-mile-long thoroughfare (stretching from Norfolk to Key West, Fla.) used by commercial and recreational vessels alike, is no longer as accessible and safe as it should be.

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Making Waves: Kaohsiung Focuses On Its Waterfront

The Portuguese called it Formosa, or beautiful. Taiwan, with its miles of coastline and offshore islands born of ancient volcanic activity, may sound like an ideal place to keep and operate boats, but despite its enviable geography and long tradition of boatbuilding, Taiwan has yet to develop local yachting.

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