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CaptTom · 11-01-2007, 08:29 PM

It may take several weeks to set up the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, but it seems that they try to get it broken down ASAP. On Tuesday, the day after the show, most yachts start departing the docks of Bahia Mar, Las Olas, Pier 66, etc. regardless of weather conditions. Not rain, but the wind was howling 20-30 mph and higher making for around 10-footers in the ocean, but sometimes difficult handling as yachts had to negotiate the ICW and bridge openings.

I was in town for a boat test and found the parade of yachts heading for Port Everglades and points south as well as to the local marinas. I was able to shoot these photos from different locations, but the wind sometimes made it tough keeping the camera still. I did run into a crew from the Travel Channel capturing Mine Games as she headed south, so watch for her in a segment next year. Enjoy the boat parade, or as it seemed at times, controlled chaos.

Photos:
Kismet shadowing Lohengrin
Mangusta
Capella
Golden Times
Simone

11-01-2007, 08:29 PM	#1
CaptTom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palm Beach to Ft Lauderdale Posts: 1,105	2007 FLIBS Post-Show Boat Parade...Sort Of It may take several weeks to set up the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, but it seems that they try to get it broken down ASAP. On Tuesday, the day after the show, most yachts start departing the docks of Bahia Mar, Las Olas, Pier 66, etc. regardless of weather conditions. Not rain, but the wind was howling 20-30 mph and higher making for around 10-footers in the ocean, but sometimes difficult handling as yachts had to negotiate the ICW and bridge openings. I was in town for a boat test and found the parade of yachts heading for Port Everglades and points south as well as to the local marinas. I was able to shoot these photos from different locations, but the wind sometimes made it tough keeping the camera still. I did run into a crew from the Travel Channel capturing Mine Games as she headed south, so watch for her in a segment next year. Enjoy the boat parade, or as it seemed at times, controlled chaos. Photos: Kismet shadowing Lohengrin Mangusta Capella Golden Times Simone Attached Images