Holiday Regatta of Lights 2009 – St Augustine, Fl
Come to St Augustine, Florida on Saturday December 12, 2009, to see the Regatta of Lights – a holiday parade of boats. The boat parade consists of boats 15 to 85 feet in length – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and more – all festively decorated with glittering lighted displays ranging from Christmas, to patriotic or [...]
Christmas Tree Lighting and Boat Parade – Savannah, GA
The city of Savannah welcomes the holiday season with a boat parade on Saturday November 28th, 2009. The Savannah River will be filled with lighted boats, holiday decorated boats and more boats! Get into the holiday spirit and come and look for the best lit vessel and pick your favorite. The beautiful parade navigates up [...]
Jacksonville Light Parade 2009
The St. Johns River sparkles in holiday cheer during the Jacksonville Light Parade on November 28. Sailboats and other boats festively decorated for the holidays will parade down the river in the heart of Downtown. Boaters will light up the sails and dress up as Santas and wave to the crowds along the riverbanks. Don’t [...]
USS Klakring visiting Jacksonville
During the Sea & Sky Spectacular event in Jacksonville the USS Klakring will be visiting.
USS Klakring is U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours November 7 – 12, 2009.
Northbank Riverfront
Tour Hours: 1-5 p.m
To find out more, visit the ship’s website.
For more information about Sea & Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville, click here.
It’s the week [...]
Week of Valor in Jacksonville, Florida
Week of Valor is held November 4-12, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. The week begins with the arrival of the Blue Angels on Wednesday, November 4, and ends with the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11.
The Week of Valor will highlight the Sea and Sky Spectacular and Veterans Day Parade as well as ship tours [...]
CoastFest 2009 – Brunswick, Georgia
CoastFest is a family-oriented environmental festival where participants learn about Georgia’s coastal resources and have some fun at the same time. CoastFest 2009 takes place on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in Brunswick, GA. Admission is free, so it’s perfect for the family!
Each year more than 7,000 visitors come [...]
2009 Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival
The 5th annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival takes place October 18-25, 2009. Discover “Where Fine Art & the Bounty of The Sea Come Together,” during a week long event showcasing locally harvested seafood, Low country cuisine, area andregional artists, live music and entertainment, fishing tournament, boat tours, children’s
activities, fireworks and more.
The festivities begin [...]
Folly Beach Fishing Pier Tournament Sept 26th, Charleston
Folly Beach Fishing Pier is said to be one of the best destinations in the Lowcountry for pier fishing. So why not make a trip out to Folly Beach and try it out for yourself?
On Saturday, September 26 you can participate in the monthly Pier Tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. This is the [...]
Experience the Okefenokee Swamp by Kayak
Okefenokee Swamp near Waycross, Georgia, is just fascinating. The landscape itself is fascinating with the black water and the reflections of the trees in the surface. You can see birds everywhere; herons, egrets, ibis, and more depending on the time of year.
You can paddled through the canals, and there are trails meandering [...]
Sun Fun Festival 2009 – Myrtle Beach, Sc
For almost 60 years, people have come to the Grand Strand for the food and the festivities at the Sun Fun Festival. This year the event includes with the Miss Sun Fun USA/Teen USA pageants, celebrity meet-and-greets, beach games, sporting events, a concert featuring Lifehouse, a kids’ fair and much more. Visit South Carolina for [...]
East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival 2009
(Charleston, SC) James Island County Park will host the 19th Annual East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival, April 17-19, 2009. One of the premier paddlesport events on the Atlantic Coast, the festival is a full-weekend immersed in the technique, hands-on experience,>history, and fun of canoeing and kayaking.
Each year E.C.C.K.F. brings together paddling enthusiasts [...]
Wild Ways Tours by Amelia River Cruises
Amelia River Cruises has set the dates for its next series of Wild Ways Tours offering tourists and locals, alike, the unique experience that has earned a nomination as Best of the Best in Boat Cruises by WJXT. Votes are now being recorded for a wide range of Jacksonville and surrounding area businesses by [...]
7th Annual Savannah International Boat Show
The Savannah International Boat Show returns to the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center on Hutchinson Island, March 6-8. Tickets are $8 for adults, children 12 and under are free.
Boats will be displayed both inside the Convention Center as well as on the Savannah River itself. Boats include Power boats, sail boats and yachts and [...]
Blessing of the Fleet 2009- Darien, Georgia
This popular event is the biggest event in McIntosh county. Every spring the Blessing of the Fleet celebrates the opening of the shrimping season. On Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009 the small town of Darien creates a party on the riverfront with food and live entertainment. The actual blessing takes place on [...]
The Charleston Boat Show to be held January 23-25, 2009
The 29th annual Charleston Boat Show will be held January 23-25, 2009 at the North Charleston Convention Center.
This event is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring the latest models, many offered at discount prices. The region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, [...]
Regatta of Lights in St Augustine in December
ST. AUGUSTINE (Fla.) Dec. 1– The historic waters of Matanzas Bay will sparkle in the glow of a holiday regatta of boats decked out in their seasonal finery when the Regatta of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, December 13.
Hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, the 28th annual event will feature a nighttime [...]
28th Annual Charleston Parade of Boats
Many cities on the coast have boat parades to celebrate the holiday season, and Charleston joins this weekend. Get on board with a traditional Lowcountry holiday celebration and watch this display of lighted and festive boats proceed through the Charleston Harbor. The event culminates with a magnificent fireworks display.
The parade of boats starts along Mt. [...]
Boat Parade on the Yorktown Flight Deck – Charleston, SC
Enjoy the “best seat in the house” for the Charleston Harbor Boat Parade. Patriots Point is hosting a fun-filled family night with sweets & treats, toasty beverages, Reindeer games, face painting, pictures with Santa and the Polar Express down the pier. You’ll never guess how Santa will arrive to join us on the flight deck!
Contact [...]
The Thanksgiving Dinner for Cruisers – St Marys, GA
If you are a cruiser and going south for the winter- St. Marys is a stopping place for boaters from all over the world. Each cruiser brings a covered dish, local boaters provide the turkey and ham for delicious food and fun filled Thanksgiving. This is the fifth annual Thanksgiving Celebration for boaters wanting to [...]
Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta – Myrtle Beach, SC
24th Intracoastal Christmas Regatta Begins at Dusk. Takes place along the waterway between Little River and North Myrtle Beach.
For more information call 843-249-8888 or visit our website www.ChristmasRegatta.com
Charleston Maritime Center to host Historic Landmark, Schooner Roseway
Charleston Maritime Center will host the National Historic Landmark Schooner Roseway on November 5-7, 2008. Roseway, berthed at the Center’s southern pier, will be open to the public for free tours from 10am to 6pm on each day. Come visit this historic ship during her post stop in Charleston on her way south for the [...]
Wings over Florida Kayak Tour – St. Augustine, FL
Leave from the lush tropical gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on a 2-hour ecological kayak tour of the Matanzas River Estuary from 10 a.m. to noon. Only accessible by kayak, discover untouched waterways and enjoy the beauty of natural Florida! Tour package includes admission into the park, all equipment, professional naturalist / kayak [...]
Washington Oaks Kayak Tour – St. Augustine, FL
Explore Longs Creek and the Matanzas Estuary nestled in 25,000 contiguous acres of preserved Florida habitat in one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. Observe the active fisheries during a very productive time of the year with regular dolphin sightings and beautiful birds. No experience required.
This event is located at Washington Oaks Gardens [...]
Jacksonville Salutes The U.S. Navy
Jacksonville commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Navy Memorial with free ship tours aboard the USS Stephen W. Groves, interactive booths, free concerts the the Jacksonville Landing, fireworks on Saturday night and the Navy Memorial Rededication Ceremony on Monday.
Friday, October 10
* USS Stephen W. Groves arrives
10:30 a.m.
The ship arrives from Naval Station Mayport and docks [...]
Kid’s Saltwater Fishing Workshop – Palm Coast, Fl
A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along [...]
