Fort Lauderdale, Florida     January 29-31, 2010
A new location for Southeast Trawler Fest! Cruise into the stunning Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Center and experience a tropical yachting paradise, with a 250-slip megayacht marina and 4 miles of state-of-the-art dockage.

Commonly referred to as "Venice of America," Ft. Lauderdale’s signature beachfront promenade is the highlight of its world famous coastline, which is punctuated by an array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and entertainment venues.Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, Fort Lauderdale Beach offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment.

Be sure to catch Captain Henry’s Safety Seminar:

Watch Keeping
Capt. Henry Marx, Landfall Navigation
Date and Time: January 29, 8:30am

The Watch Schedule is very important because your crew MUST make the most of their "time below" to rest and relax. One of the hardest things for a Master to do at departure, once he has determined the watch schedule, is to encourage the crew not on watch at the time to rest in their bunks. Everyone starts off fresh and excited and want to stay awake like little kids on
Christmas Eve. However, in two days, that lost sleep is going to hurt not only the individuals but the crew as a whole.

For more information or to register, visit the Trawler Fest Website.