Strictly Sail Miami

[RKsailsolo]

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Originally Posted by RKsailsolo

Went to opening trade day show yesterday. Glad I did but it's not the same as the last two shows. Lots of major dockside construction and I estimate 1/3 less manufacturers and boats.

Hunter is just showing the 31. Beneteau has everything except the Oceanis 41, actually the model I wanted to see. Jeanneau has the full lineup. Hake is there. Solana has the 41 and the 44. Hanse and Bavaria has 1 or 2 models. Island packet is no show. Catalina is showing the 38 and the 44(?). Be prepared for a number of empty slips and some ticketing confusion leftover from opening day.

Oh, and then there's the Maui-like Florida in February weather and the culture rich city of Miami framed by spectacular Biscayne Bay that is worth the trip in itself. I lived down here for 23 years and never enjoy it more than I do now as an occasional tourist.

[ryon]

Originally Posted by Firefly44

Planning to drive over to Miami for the Friday 2/13 boat show. Any tips or advice about the show, or parking, etc?

Thanks much - David S. -- Tampa

Don't mess with the tallship crew. They have things aloft that you don't want to deal with.