Join us for the largest in-water boat show in the region! The hottest boats and boating accessories will be on display along with live entertainment, fresh seafood and a riverfront tiki bar. You will also enjoy an antique boat display, Nautical Signal Flag decoding hunt, and a Maritime History display.
Metropolitan Park and Marina – 1673 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville
Phone: 904-673-0093 or visit Jacksonville International Boat Show
Canoeing at West Ashley Park – Charleston, South Carolina
Learn about canoeing safety and the parts of the boat and paddle. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Each session is limited to 15 people (3 people per boat). Saturday, May 10, 10am-11:30am or 12pm-1:30pm. $2/participant, All Ages
RSVP Required
Call 965-4002 for more information or RSVP.
21st Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival – Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
On the scenic shores of Alhambra Hall overlooking the beautiful Charleston, SC harbor, the Town of Mt. Pleasant will honor the 21st anniversary of a unique shrimping festival that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The 21st Annual Town of Mt. Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival Presented by Lucey Mortgage Corporation will take place on Sunday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This highly-anticipated event celebrates the Mt. Pleasant shrimping industry and features local shrimp boat captains partaking in an annual pre-season tradition – the blessing of the shrimp fleet. As one of Mt. Pleasant’s largest tourist events, the festival attracted 10,000 to 12,000 people from across the southeast last year. Proceeds from the event help support the local shrimping community as well as east cooper charities.
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Norweigan Majesty Will Sail From Charleston – South Carolina
NCL Corporation announced that Norwegian Majesty will sail a new seven-day Bahamas and Florida itinerary beginning this fall through April 2009. This family-friendly itinerary offers guests the opportunity to experience four diverse ports, in place of the existing three-port Western Caribbean itinerary. In addition, guests on Norwegian Majesty this fall will experience a number of Freestyle 2.0 enhancements, further adding to the overall cruise experience.
Blessing of the Fleet – St Augustine, Florida
Witness a ceremony that dates back hundreds of years as those that take to the sea, in commercial and pleasure craft alike, receive a blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The event draws thousands on Palm Sunday to watch as watercraft from trawlers and yachts to sailboats and motor craft; all decorated with flags and bunting, receive this special blessing. The ceremony begins at noon with a procession from the Cathedral Basilica to the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Call 904.829.2992 for more information.