tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662004356588728922024-02-07T21:44:04.110-05:00Pinellas Marina Information And NewsPinellas County Fl marina, yacht club and boating news and information. Updates on new marina facilities and boating events.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-27471988504961920212012-02-24T12:00:00.000-05:002012-02-24T12:00:08.058-05:00Guy Harvey Outpost Coming To St Pete Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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The re-branding will include incorporating Guy Harvey art throughout the public and exterior spaces of the hotel. Guy Harvey décor will adorn guest rooms, which will get new carpet, paint, artwork and flat-screen TVs. The gift shop will make way for a Guy Harvey Adventure Center, to feature his signature clothing and marine-related goods. The restaurant will get a face lift and there are plans to develop a second, upscale restaurant featuring the Guy Harvey brand.</div>
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St Pete Beach was chosen because the Tampa Bay area has an endless amount of outdoor and marine activities to keep Outpost guests busy and because of it's easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and marine research facilities. Harvey, a native of Jamaica, is a marine biologist by training and pioneered a diving technique that allowed him to photograph free-swimming billfish in the open ocean. Today, his realistic depictions of billfish have given him an international following and adorn millions of t-shirts worldwide, and more of those shirts are sold in the Tampa Bay area than anywhere else in the world.</div>
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The Outpost property will remain owned and managed by the TradeWinds, and will share privileges with its larger, sister property, the TradeWinds Island Grand. Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts has re-branded two additional properties in the Bahamas.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The International Sailing Federation Laser Midwinters East Regatta will take place Feb. 22 - 26. This is the 11th straight year the Class 1 International Regatta has been hosted by Clearwater Yacht Club. Two hundred sailors from 16 countries will compete on the Gulf of Mexico just off Pier 60. Participants sail the Laser, a 13.8 ft. one-design boat carrying one main sail and 3 classes of Lasers, defined by sail size, will compete in several races over four days. Pre-race meetings, and daily launching and recovery of boats will be at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key. For more information go to </span><a href="http://www.clwyc.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.clwyc.org</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-29491644912997695352012-01-31T12:01:00.000-05:002012-02-18T12:10:26.829-05:00Clearwater Designated Coast Guard City<div style="text-align: justify;">
Clearwater is now one of 14 cities in the United States to officially be designated a Coast Guard City, and the only city in Florida to hold the title.</div>
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The Coast Guard City program was enancted into law in 1998 to recognize communities that go above and beyond in their support of Coast Guard members and their families. Other cities to receive this designation include Grand Haven, MI, Eureka, CA, and Rockland, ME.</div>
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Clearwater is home to Air Station Clearwater, the largest air station in Guard. Air crews support a variety of missions with fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft. Their area of operations includes the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean basin and the Bahamas.<br /><br />The Coast Guard Station Sand Key, is a 60 person unit with a 2k square mile area of responsibility in the Gulf of Mexico. The boat crews at the station perform approximately 300 search and rescue cases each year.<br /><br />Port Security Unit 307, a Reserve unit based in Clearwater, just returned home from a 6 month Middle East deployment in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. PSU 307 provided security port locations around the Persian Gulf.<br /><br /> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-84646345781012334502012-01-21T11:27:00.002-05:002012-01-21T11:29:39.468-05:002012 Florida Boat Show Schedule<br />
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Stuart Boat Show<br />
Fri Jan 13, 2012- Mon Jan 16, 2012<br />
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Thu Jan 19, 2012 - Mon Jan 23, 2012<br />
Charlotte County Fairgrounds Port Charlotte, FL<br />
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Naples Boat Show<br />
Thu Jan 26, 2012 - Mon Jan 30, 2012<br />
Renaissance Village, 100 Goodlette Rd S, Naples, FL<br />
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65th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show<br />
Fri Jan 27, 2012 - Mon Jan 30, 2012<br />
Prime Osborn Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL<br />
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Miami International Boat Show<br />
Thu Feb 16, 2012 - Tue Feb 21, 2012<br />
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami<br />
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Fort Myers Spring Boat Show<br />
Thu Mar 8, 2012 - Man Mar 12, 2012<br />
Where: Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd., Fort Myers, FL<br />
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Southeast US Boat Show 2012<br />
Fri Apr 20, 2012- Man Apr 23, 2012<br />
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The Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron will have a Safe Boating Class Mondays and Wednesdays, noq through February 1 from 7-9 pm. The squadron building is located on the south side of John's Pass at 130 126th Avenue at Lagoon Lane, Treasure Island. Cost is $35, and the course satisfies Florida State Boating Law requirements. For information and to reserve a seat, contact Nick Miller at 727-424-1810 or visit usps.org/localusps/bocaciega</div>
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The Johnny Kellar Inshore Tournament will be held on Jan. 29th by the Old Salt Fishing Foundation. The event will target trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead and redfish, and is open to anyone fishing from land, kayak, skiff or center console. The entry fee is $25, and benefits the All Children's Hospital hemophilia fund. The captain's meeting is 7 pm Thursday at the Daiquiri Deck at 14995 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach. Fishing starts at 6:30 am Sunday, and the weigh-in starts at 3 pm at Bay Pines Marina. For more info: oldsaltfishing.org</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comSt Petersburg, FL 33708, USA27.8131235 -82.794029727.756946499999998 -82.8729937 27.8693005 -82.7150657tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-760380929207348542012-01-19T10:21:00.004-05:002012-01-19T10:21:46.717-05:00Free Boating Seminars Offered By MarineMax<div style="text-align: justify;">
MarineMax is offering free seminar on January 21. There will be a 45-minute seminar at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Topics include knot tying, an introduction to boating, cooking on board, electronics and preventive maintenance. From 4 to 5 pm there will be an open forum, allowing attendees to speak to vendors and seminar leaders. There will be a screening of the film “Dolphin Tale” for children,</div>
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MarineMax is located at 18025 U.S. 19 N in Clearwater. To sign up, call 536-2628 or visit www.marinemax.com.<script type="text/javascript">
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A redevelopment project for the former Tierra Verde Resort includes a 90 room hotel, 208 more high and dry boat storage slips, 12,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and 11,000 square feet of marina facilities.</div>
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Tierra Verde Resort Marina LLC bought the former marina resort and timeshare property, which includes an existing high-and-dry facility with about 60 occupied slips, in January for $14.4 million. The Tierra Verde investment group includes Gary Boesch, owner of other commercial property in Pinellas County. Boesch was involved with another recent project, Fisherman’s Paradise, a 385-foot floating resort in the Gulf of Mexico off Clearwater.</div>
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The property on Madonna Boulevard is on a protected canal with access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. The site includes 10.3 acres of upland property and 5.3 acres of submerged land leased from the state. The existing high-and-dry facility will remain.The planned hotel will be the first along the Pinellas Bayway between U.S. 19 South and St. Pete Beach. Groundbreaking could take place early next year.</div>
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The City of Clearwater will celebrate National Marina Day on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clearwater Harbor Marina, 210 Drew St. </div>
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<br />At the Open House, learn more about your local marina, take a tour of the new Clearwater Harbor Marina, participate in a free fishing contest from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and win prizes as well as get a voucher for one free Pier 60 fishing admission. Have your vessel safety checked by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and see boats from the Clearwater Fire Department, Clearwater Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard and Pinellas County Sherriff s Office. Learn more about boating and downtown Clearwater from informational booths and register for door prize giveaways. There will be children s activities, including face painting. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be available while they last.</div>
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National Marina Day is managed by the Association of Marina Industries, a non-profit membership organization representing marinas and marina businesses throughout the U.S. Keep Pinellas Beautiful will be hosting a clean-up of the Clearwater Harbor Marina at 7:30 a.m. the day of the event.</div>
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The event is free. Free parking is available. For more information, call (727) 462-6954.</div>
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The goal is to draw national attention to innovative solutions and share success stories so that others may help to solve their own waterway access challenges. </div><div align="justify"><br />BoatUS is the nation s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing more than half a million members with government representation, programs and money-saving services.<br />For more information on the award winners for 2010, call D. Scott Croft at (703) 461-2864, or visit www.BoatUS.com/AccessAwardWinner. </div><script type="text/javascript">tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'pinellasmarinas'; </script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"> </script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-1868981571754263542011-03-12T07:50:00.002-05:002011-03-12T07:55:00.817-05:00Clearwater Beach Boat Ramp Open<div align="justify">Construction is complete on the Clearwater Beach Boat Ramp and it is open to the public again. The ramp is at the east end of Bay Esplanade Dr, next to the Recreation Center at 69 Bay Esplanade Drive.<br /><br />The old ramp was replaced with a safer one, as well as the boarding dock to the south, providing additional launch width. The new ramp has new railings, sidewalks, and an erosion prevention feature. Portions of the seawall and seawall cap were also replaced.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-20392405976616906312011-03-10T07:19:00.000-05:002011-03-12T07:23:38.809-05:00Treasure Island Safe Boating Class Offered<div align="justify">The Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron is offering a safe boating class designed for boaters using all types of watercraft and satisfies the Florida state boating law requirements. The course covers general information about boats, personal watercraft, maintenance, boating safety, laws and regulations. Upon completion students will be eligible for a free six months membership in the United States Power Squadrons and take advantage of the other educational opportunities afforded to members. The class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 - 9 pm March 22 thruMarch 31, at the squadron building at 130 126th Ave. at Lagoon Lane, Treasure Island. The cost for materials is $35. For information and to reserve a seat, call the course chairman Nick Miller at 424-1810.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript">tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'pinellasmarinas'; </script><br /></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"> </script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-44779274030194892892011-01-23T11:17:00.005-05:002011-01-23T11:32:41.936-05:00Tierra Verde Resort & Marina Purchased By Investors<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIIS0vGdb7lB-D3ZCyp8ELwPdpJN1MnmEhyphenhyphenZPp1fRDmj0HBOJudZUgbMpBFbR0jZTcivUYffojltcKcf7_Jq4HKoC7dK00krFtKKXmy9XsWno4FhcsjMVqG3tDWveL1Obi5IK11P_k3U/s1600/20051030081221.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 187px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565419579044140914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIIS0vGdb7lB-D3ZCyp8ELwPdpJN1MnmEhyphenhyphenZPp1fRDmj0HBOJudZUgbMpBFbR0jZTcivUYffojltcKcf7_Jq4HKoC7dK00krFtKKXmy9XsWno4FhcsjMVqG3tDWveL1Obi5IK11P_k3U/s320/20051030081221.jpg" /></a>An investment group has purchased the Tierra Verde Resort. The 50-year-old property features boat slips, a restaurant, and the former Tierra Verde Yacht & Tennis Resort timeshare and hotel buildings.<br /><br />The marina portion features 114 wet slips and 151 high-and-dry slips. The new marina business model will focus exclusively on rentals. The group rebranded the facility as the Tierra Verde Marina Resort.<br /><br />The investors plan to demolish the existing structures, except for the high-and-dry building. It then plans to develop a second 151-slip high-and-dry building and a 10,000-square-foot restaurant building.<br /><br />The investor group already owns four marinas on the Gulf Coast and hopes to acquire several more in the region in the near future. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-32560587739387973102011-01-22T14:24:00.005-05:002011-01-22T15:08:02.820-05:00Historic Yacht Docked At New Clearwater Harbor Marina<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFt1p3p1CxKzV9dfcgPXwQLcgP4Rhe9mpeqfSbIGT9AuKIKYRG734nbNl32zI7StmPI3vXOltIotY_yTh4dRuPOcN35QIuX4JWBu-hKAPgltv5DPj9K3y1mv7nBwJ3yepbUFrQMMI3zU/s1600/hig1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565104071921487842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFt1p3p1CxKzV9dfcgPXwQLcgP4Rhe9mpeqfSbIGT9AuKIKYRG734nbNl32zI7StmPI3vXOltIotY_yTh4dRuPOcN35QIuX4JWBu-hKAPgltv5DPj9K3y1mv7nBwJ3yepbUFrQMMI3zU/s320/hig1.jpg" /></a>The "Highlander", Malcom Forbes' first large yacht, is docked at the new Clearwater Harbor Marina in downtown Clearwater. The 116 foot Highlander is the largest vessel at the marina, and will make Clearwater home until spring. The historic yacht has recently been restored to its original condition by current owner, Victor Muller of Holland, owner of Spyker and Saab. The vessel will stay in Clearwater until April, when Muller participates in the Honda Grand Prix.<br /><br />The Highlander was built in Holland in 1967 for publisher Malcom Forbes, and the interior holds many memories of the Forbes family, including pictures of them on the boat. The yacht is equipped with satellite TV, conducts its own electricity, and makes its own fresh water. “If we could make our own diesel, we would never have to come in to dock,” says Highlander Captain Craig Cannon. When not in use by the owner, The Highlander will be chartered for functions, with rates starting around $60,000 per week.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-28499716150352613562011-01-20T14:08:00.000-05:002011-01-22T14:21:28.323-05:00Downtown Clearwater Boat Slips Named "Clearwater Harbor Marina"<div align="justify">After opening 4 months ago, the new new Clearwater city boatslips finally have a name: "Clearwater Harbor Marina". There are slips still available, ranging from 30 - 65 feet. While the marina is only 38% full, the slips were at capacity during special events like the Jazz Holiday and Super Boat race.<br /><br />The public can use the slips for free during the day but have to pay for overnight use. There are security gates, 24-hour security and security cameras, restrooms, showers, electricity, pump-out service, laundry facilities and water. The Jolley Trolley will be adding the marina to its route.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-38666106021105934002011-01-07T10:10:00.002-05:002011-01-07T10:15:00.561-05:00Clearwater Beach Boat Ramp Being Replaced<div align="justify">The boat ramp on Bay Esplanade is closed and should be open next month. The ramp is being replaced with concrete extending below the water line, and the boarding dock will be moved south to create more launching room. The ramp is the only one in Clearwater Beach and work is scheduled to be complete February 14th.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-75329216098015920672011-01-01T13:00:00.000-05:002011-01-23T13:05:06.380-05:002011 Florida Boat Show Schedule<span style="color:#3333ff;">Naples Boat Show</span>, Naples, Jan 27 - Jan 30<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Miami International Boat Show</span>, Miami Beach Feb 17 - Feb 21<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Palm Beach International Boat Show</span>, West Palm Beach Mar 24 - Mar 27<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Central Florida Boat Show</span>, Orlando Feb 3 - Feb 6<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Ft Myers Spring Boat Show</span>, N. Ft Myers Mar 10 - Mar 13<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Pensacola Boat Show</span>, Pensacola April 1 - April 10<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Daytona Fall Boat Show</span>, Daytona Beach Sept 9 - Sept 11<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show</span>, Ft Lauderdale Oct 27 - Oct 31Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-12071292622956196012011-01-01T12:55:00.001-05:002011-01-23T12:57:56.450-05:002011 Tides<div align=left style='width:468; background-color:white;'><script type=text/javascript src=http://freetidetables.com/scripts/?script=468x245_ttt&uid=d20cce88 &sid=2811453e></script><a href='http://freetidetables.com' target=_blank style='font:italic 10pt arial; color:blue; text-decoration:none;'>Tide Tables, Charts and Scripts at FreeTideTables.com</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-1526820299372217592010-12-08T06:46:00.001-05:002010-12-08T18:49:36.316-05:002010 Holiday Boat Parade Schedule<span style="color:#990000;">Tierra Verde Lighted Boat Parade</span><br />December 8th, 6 pm<br />Starts just east of Billy's Stone Crab, and travels the Grand Canal to the Tierra Verde Bridge.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">St Pete Beach and South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade<br /></span>December 10th, 6 pm<br />Begins at Merry Pier in Pass a Grille and travels through St Pete Beach, ending in South Pasadena.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade<br /></span>December 11th, 6:20 pm<br />Begins at the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge, and ends at John's Pass<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Dunedin Holiday Boat Parade and Tree Lighting</span><br />December 11th, 6 to 9 pm<br />Begins at Marker 1 Marina, travels south, and then heads north to the Municipal Marina adjacent to Edgewater Park.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">St. Petersburg Illuminated Boat Parade<br /></span>December 11th, 6:30 pm<br />Parade takes place near the Pier - Spa Beach, The Pier and Vinoy Basin are recommended for best viewing.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Gulfport Lighted Christmas Boat Parade</span><br />December 11 at 6 pm<br />Begins at the Gulfport Municipal marina, travels past the William's Pier and into the canals of Town Shores and Broadwater communities.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Island Estates Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade</span><br />December 11 at 6:30 pm<br />Begins in Mandalay Channel, travels to Coachman Park, and to the Clearwater Yacht Club's judging stand.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Redington Beach and Indian Shores Lighted Boat Parade</span><br />December 19th, 6 pm<br />Begins at the Madeira Beach Causeway, travels through Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, and Redington Shores, then through Indian Shores, ending at the Pub Restaurant.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-64762353009945173022010-11-23T08:01:00.003-05:002010-11-23T08:11:57.222-05:002010 Clearwater Holiday Boat Parade<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfacD-jMLogDAoBsGYiBem5FLr5gsNQ5hq-iY5y5URHOAMnAlrsR_LZxRw82iJYVrZliMtQQHvYvEjTb15_FiM7D3kG-_WzGcNdT0YoBwEVlxd6F9HmBeHqC4v7o0h0HGT95F14TjIkvI/s1600/BonitaSpringsBoatParade_thumb.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542728446156894546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfacD-jMLogDAoBsGYiBem5FLr5gsNQ5hq-iY5y5URHOAMnAlrsR_LZxRw82iJYVrZliMtQQHvYvEjTb15_FiM7D3kG-_WzGcNdT0YoBwEVlxd6F9HmBeHqC4v7o0h0HGT95F14TjIkvI/s320/BonitaSpringsBoatParade_thumb.jpg" /></a>The 36th annual Memorial Holiday Boat Parade, sponsored by the Island Estates Yacht Club, will be held on Saturday, December 11th. The event honors members of Island Estates Yacht Club who passed away during the year and is one of the area's largest holiday boat parades. Around 50 lighted and decorated boats will light up the waterways. Cash prizes and gift certificates donated by local businesses for the best decorated boats.<br /><br />The parade will begin in Mandalay Channel between Island Estates and Clearwater Beach at 6 pm, head north through the channel, arriving at Coachman Park around 8 pm, then navigate under the Memorial Causeway Bridge to the Clearwater Yacht Club for judging.<br /><br />If you are interested in entering your vessel, contact the Yacht Club Fleet Captain Tom Smith at (727) 776-3375 or Tom@TomSmith.com. </div><script type="text/javascript">tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'pinellasmarinas'; </script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"> </script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-10909394929377955262010-11-22T08:30:00.002-05:002010-11-22T08:36:03.897-05:00Boat Foreclosures At Record Levels<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrZnZZnFAEjEWpwxeB5zK1JuEac6Th2NpEVDkVnwjCjPJBhmWW2obVWP6qsIWpvoMigGqedjR-roI-JB87lNkkrnY5D1WjBaCfqPXFDYyKtm9YPL6Vt574WWayg18igabt4Ah9OK5qK8/s1600/869048152_951ef63cd1_z.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542367053106624050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrZnZZnFAEjEWpwxeB5zK1JuEac6Th2NpEVDkVnwjCjPJBhmWW2obVWP6qsIWpvoMigGqedjR-roI-JB87lNkkrnY5D1WjBaCfqPXFDYyKtm9YPL6Vt574WWayg18igabt4Ah9OK5qK8/s320/869048152_951ef63cd1_z.jpg" /></a>The foreclosure marketplace isn't just for condos and homes. Boats and yachts are being foreclosed on at record numbers. Boat dealers say repossessions have slowed and hope the worst is behind them.<br /><br />There are some real bargains to be had - some boats are just like new. These include boats repossessed from dealers. Many went out of business and others have lost their financing. Privately owned vessels may need quite a bit of work to get them ship shape. Boats take money to maintain, and there's a good chance if the owner wasn't making payments, they weren't doing proper maintenance either.<br /><br />IBoat-Chek.com, will do a preliminary inspection of a boat anywhere in the country and report its condition to help you decide.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-51668740377037800002010-10-15T08:45:00.000-04:002010-10-16T08:57:45.205-04:00Stone Crab Season Begins October 15th<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXRm3Oap8kBk7CYp2ZeYQpKksIRCQiMI_s4kNGxFUKe3s9XN9LPwHZ9jOPdvYu-LSJIaKutN4c6JHjoxG93FgE9vuhKXQVbQl5Nx_UwRC8RGmHWaKacl6vYjAfq9B9IEkclE0LexYWZk/s1600/stone+crab.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 299px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528627012145450882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXRm3Oap8kBk7CYp2ZeYQpKksIRCQiMI_s4kNGxFUKe3s9XN9LPwHZ9jOPdvYu-LSJIaKutN4c6JHjoxG93FgE9vuhKXQVbQl5Nx_UwRC8RGmHWaKacl6vYjAfq9B9IEkclE0LexYWZk/s320/stone+crab.jpg" /></a>Stone crab season starts today and runs through May 15th 2011. Stone crabs are Florida's only renewable seafood resource, according the the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.<br /><br />Stone crab claws are harvested and the body is returned to the water to generate new claws. Both claws of a stone crab may be harvested if they are of legal size, although this practice makes it difficult for the crab to defend itself from predators.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Stone Crab Rules</span><br />■No females with eggs<br />■2 3/4-inch claw<br />■Open season: Oct. 15 - May 15<br />■Bag limit: 1 gallon of claws per person or 2 gallons per vessel, whichever is less<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Stone Crab Harvesting Gear</span><br />■It is unlawful to use any device that can puncture, crush, or injure the crab body, such as spears, grains, grabs, hooks, or similar devices<br />■Maximum of 5 stone crabs traps per person as described in the summary of stone crab trapping rules below<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Stone Crab Trapping Rules</span><br />■5-trap maximum<br />■Buoy must have a legible "R" at least two inches high, permanently affixed to it. Buoys are not required if trap is fished from a dock.<br />■Trap shall have harvesters name and address permanently affixed to it in legible letters.<br />■Traps must be pulled manually. Any vessel that is rigged with a trap puller will be considered a commercial vessel and the appropriate licenses will be<br />required.<br />■Traps must be pulled only during daylight hours.<br />■Traps must not be placed in navigational channels of the Intracoastal waterways, or in navigational channels maintained and marked by any county, municipal, state or federal<br />governmental agency.<br />■A Florida recreational fishing license is required to harvest stone crabs under the recreational fishing regulations.<br />■Stone crab trap specifications are the same for recreational and commercial harvesters.<br /><br />The popularity of the Florida stone crab has grown again in recent years and is considered to be one of the best varieties to eat, as well as one of the more expensive.The claws are prepared in the same manner as blue crab claws.The bodies of these crabs are relatively small and so are rarely eaten, but the claws which are large (more like a lobster than a crab) and strong enough to break an oyster's shell, are considered a delicacy. Harvesting is accomplished by removing one or both claws from the live animal and returning it to the ocean where it can regrow the lost limb(s). To be kept, claws must be 2.75 inches long, measured from the tips of the immovable finger to the first joint. If both claws are legal size they may both be taken. Studies by the state of Florida have shown that removing both claws do not harm the Florida stone crab in any way when removed properly. In fact numerous studies have shown that by removing both claws, Florida stone crabs are forced to eat sea grass which has been proven to be more healthy for their diet and regenerate their claws faster and female Florida stone crab have more baby stone crabs since they are unable to fend off the advancements of the male crabs. These studies are what caused the State of Florida to change the laws to allowing two claws to be removed instead of just one. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-90001404211907863662010-09-28T08:20:00.001-04:002010-09-28T08:20:48.048-04:00Super Boat Festival VIP Parties<div align="justify">The Bright House 2010 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival, based on the longest-running offshore power-boat racing sport in the USA, again hopes to bring in more tourists and pump up the local economy during a crucial time for the Gulf Coast of Florida. To rev-up an even higher level of excitement than last year’s festival and in keeping with the theme of “bigger, faster, louder,” VIP Race Experience packages will be available to FANS. Want to be treated like a VIP? For $100 per person, FANS who want to be treated like a Rock Star will experience the memory of a lifetime – and their money will go to help local marine charities.<br /><br />VIP Race Experience parties and events will be graced by the Super Boat drivers, throttle men and other sporting execs and celebrities, mixing and mingling with the FANS. The VIP Experience Schedule includes:<br /><br />Friday, October 1st<br />• Concert at BayStar Race Village – VIP Seating<br /><br />• Baystar Race Village Party at the Promenade on the Bay – Hosted by Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce<br /><br />Saturday, October 2nd<br />• Shepard’s Beach Party – Hosted by Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce<br /><br />Sunday, October 3rd<br />• Hilton Deck Party – Hosted by Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort<br /><br />• Hyatt Patio Party – Hosted by Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach<br /><br />• Miss Clearwater Super Boat Trophy Girl Pageant – Hosted by Shepard’s Beach Resort Clearwater Beach<br /><br />The VIP Race Experience also includes VIP race viewing from the Hilton Deck Party and the Hyatt Patio Party, so VIPs can avoid the throngs of crowds migrating out to the beach to view the spectacle of “NASCAR on Water”. The three-day festival will culminate with boats equipped with F-16 jet canopies reaching extreme speeds of up to 200 mph while vying for the National Championship title just off the shore of Clearwater Beach.<br /><br />VIP Passes can be purchased through the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce, for $100 per person.<br /><br />The festival will be held October 1st – 3rd in Downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach.<br /><br />Tourism on the Gulf Coast of Florida has been harmed by the misconception that Florida is covered in oil. Last year, Super Boat brought an estimated 60,000-plus people to Clearwater, and made an estimated impact of $5-6 million on the local economy, without spending a penny of taxpayer’s money.<br /><br />For a schedule of race events and details, visit www.clearwatersuperboat.com<br /><br />About the Bright House 2010 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival:<br /><br />When Super Boat International (SBI) founder and 30-year veteran, John Carbonell, wanted to produce Clearwater’s 1st Annual Super Boat National Championship and Festival two local area businessmen made it happen: Restaurateur Frank Chivas and Former Mayor of Clearwater Brian Aungst Sr.<br /><br />The Bright House 2010 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival will be produced by Super Boat International and presented by Bright House Networks. To see the full list of sponsors, partners and sponsor hotels, visit www.clearwatersuperboat.com. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-81712957749528775682010-09-27T13:06:00.000-04:002010-09-27T13:07:13.988-04:00Super Boat Race Course Modified<div align="justify">The Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival Race is returning next weekend after a successful event last year.<br /><br />As Super Boats equipped with F-16 jet canopies race just off the shore of Clearwater Beach while reaching extreme speeds of up to 200 mph during the Bright House 2010 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival Race Sunday, October 3rd, the throngs of fans watching the spectacle of “NASCAR on water” will get a better view thanks to the improved sightline of a new race course. The new race course modifies last year’s course, and will not extend down to North Clearwater Beach, but will instead extend just beyond Pier 60. North Clearwater Beach will be omitted because sightlines of the race are not as good. The new race course will also give racing boats more room to get in and out of the racing area.<br /><br />While the race is free, VIP race viewing at the Hyatt Regency or the Hilton Clearwater Beach are available for purchase through the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce for $100. VIP Race Experience pass holders will be treated to a variety of VIP race experience activities as well, including VIP parties. All proceeds from the event benefit three local charities, The Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Sailability and the Make a Difference Fishing Tournament.<br /><br />The race will be followed by an awards ceremony in Coachman Park where the National Champions will be announced.<br /><br />Race course diagram and viewing area coordinates for boaters are available online at www.clearwatersuperboat.com </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266200435658872892.post-62625118542901744002010-09-01T09:52:00.004-04:002010-09-01T10:10:10.586-04:00Boat Ramps - There's An iPhone App For That<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12p6s6MEPFJschQGm2iZMiDyufuRUrLt4MtTOi9ipNKdTOHmr-oUJ3FzmmcLqESJ3IoIHP1lTLREhkEKqF9XUbVRxEC7wND6JaKqCQqa87Sy-aNjzZSv2bIo39mmM2wT0tsdTr70Bf-8/s1600/photo4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12p6s6MEPFJschQGm2iZMiDyufuRUrLt4MtTOi9ipNKdTOHmr-oUJ3FzmmcLqESJ3IoIHP1lTLREhkEKqF9XUbVRxEC7wND6JaKqCQqa87Sy-aNjzZSv2bIo39mmM2wT0tsdTr70Bf-8/s320/photo4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511943715771743778" /></a><br />So you load your cooler, hook up your trailer and head for your favorite launch, only to find it's closed or full. Boat Ramps is an app for the iPhone and Droid from TakeMeFishing.org that lets you locate and get directions to over more than 35,000 boat ramps throughout the U.S.<br /><br />Boat Ramps from TakeMeFishing.org has an easy-to-use interface and provides a list of ramps close to your current location or any zip code or city you enter into the application. Once you’ve found the boat ramp you’re looking for, the app can even help you with directions to the ramp.<br /><br /><a href="http://rbff.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=235">Website</a><br /><br /><script type='text/javascript'>tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'pinellasmarinas'; </script> <script src='http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js' type='text/javascript'/> </script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com