Sarasota Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival, March 31-April 1 Nautical flea market and public boat auction. New and used boats, seafood vendors, kids zone, beer and wine garden, and reggae music. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Vender space available. www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.
27th Morgan Invasion to be Held With Catalina Rendezvous, Treasure Island, Tampa Bay, FL, May 18-20 This year, the Morgan Invasion, traditionally held in Treasure Island in the Tampa Bay area, will also be a Catalina Yachts rendezvous. The Catalina Yachts’ factory is located in nearby Largo and has been since Catalina purchased Morgan yachts in 1984, changing the name of the factory to Catalina Yachts Morgan Division. The Invasion and Rendezvous will be held at The Club Treasure Island on May 18-20. Visitors are welcome to come by boat or on land. Dockage is available for all boats, and a boat ramp is available for those who want to trailer and
launch their boat (ramp available at The Club). There is ample room for a large number of boats to raft together at the extensive docks at The Club. Boaters are invited to show up for the welcoming party on Friday afternoon and evening. On Saturday, there will be a race in the Gulf, followed by a party and awards ceremony. Sunday is breakfast with Charley Morgan (who will be there all weekend), after which everyone departs. For more information, go to www.MorganInvasion.com, or call Dockmaster Les Lathrop at (727) 367-4511, ext 236.
Review Your Boat SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. We found readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast? Have you made changes? What changes would you like? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com for more specifics and specifications on photos needed. Articles must be sent by e-mail or on disc. We pay for the reviews, too.
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59th ANNUAL
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MOUNT DORA SAILING REGATTA MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA, MARCH 31-APRIL 1 The 59th Annual Regatta is open to all classes from Opti to Sunfish, Hobie to Wayfarer, Catalinas to Mutineers We hope to have up to 7 races, weather permitting. Four boats will be required for a design class Inland sailing at its best, with outstanding food on Saturday night with music on the dock.
Well Protected Basin Transient Dock Transient Daily: $1.50/ft Transient Weekly: $5.25/ft For more information and registration form, go to www.mountdorayachtclub.com Or for the personal touch, call us at 352-383-3188. We will gladly help you out. 26
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