The HOLIDAY REGATTA of LIGHTS is a spectacular and colorful parade of boats held on the St. Augustine bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions. This is a parade of boats ranging from 15 to 85 feet in length – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels aglitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Awards will be made for the best theme, most colorful, best in class, and best overall.
This event reflects the maritime roots of the “Oldest City” and is in keeping with St. Augustine’s historical seaborne image and rich nautical heritage. Beginning at 6 p.m., the boats will light up Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos. The Regatta of Lights is sponsored by the St. Augustine Yacht Club.
Sunset/Moonrise River Cruise – St Augustine, Florida
Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway aboard an old fishing boat as the sun sets and the full moon rises. The boat departs from the dock at Cap’s on the Water, 4325 Myrtle Street on North Beach at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and are $10 for adults.
Call 904.819.8190 for more information.
28th Annual Charleston Parade of Boats – Charleston, South Carolina
Get on board with a Lowcountry holiday tradition as this display of lighted and festive boats proceeds from the Cooper River, through the Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River, culminating in a brilliant fireworks display over the harbor. View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate your own boat and join the parade. Info: call 843-724-7305. Parade begins along Mt. Pleasant at 5:00pm; Viewing from the peninsula begins at 6:30pm; Fireworks begin at approximately 6:45pm
Champboat Grand Prix Finals – Savannah, GA
The F1-ChampBoat Series is coming to historic Savannah on Nov. 3-4, for the season championship finale of the 2007 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series. This will be the 2nd appearance for the F1-ChampBoat Series in Savannah which hopes to make Savannah the long term season finale stop on the tour.
The F1-ChampBoat Grand Prix Series features F1 boats that reach speeds of 135 miles an hour around multiple pin race circuits and pulling eye-popping, 6G corners in the fastest-turning race vehicles in the world.
“We are delighted to be making our second appearance in Savannah,†said ChampBoat Series President Mike Schriefer of Charlotte, NC. “I’ve been coming down here for a few years and I just love it here, we hope to make this a permanent stop on our championship tour. Fans need to understand this is a world class racing event, so the best of the best will be in Savannah. I would highly recommend to any sports fan to come down to the convention center and check it out and meet the driversâ€.
Savannah River and Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Where is Big Bubba? Catfish Tournament
Where is The 12th annual Catch Bubba Catfish Tournament? Well, this tournament is actually fished at a secret location. Only 100 spots are available to catch Big Bubba, which refers to a catfish of over 30 pounds released into the pond. The lucky angler who catches him wins $5,000.
Proceeds benefits the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council.
Call (904) 278-1588 for more information.