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Prepare To Take The Helm At Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Nothing beats learning from an expert when it comes to improving your boating skills. First-time boaters and seasoned skippers alike can improve their boat handling skills at courses sponsored by Carefree Boat Club. Instruction includes basic and advanced docking skills, anchoring and multi-vessel rafting techniques, open water boat handling, first mate skills and more.

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Participants will learn from professional, certified, USCG-licensed captains. Space is limited and advanced registration is highly recommended. Participants are encouraged to register online in advance at Show Management's website or during the show at the Powerboat Skills Training Center located at the end of "B" Dock at Bahia Mar.

2016 SCHEDULE:

  • Thursday, Nov. 3 (Prime Time Preview)            10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 4                                                     10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 5                                                10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 6                                                  10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 7                                                  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

2016 ADMISSION:

  • Adults                                                                        $28
  • Children (ages 6-15)                                                 $12
  • Children (under 6)                                                    Free
  • Prime Time Preview (Thursday, Nov. 5)                   $45
  • Two-Day Ticket                                                        $46

 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Nov 3-Nov 7, 2016. Show exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts.

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