SPECIAL EVENTS
There are several parties and social events that takes place during the show. Please contact your broker for details or visit our Host City/Hot Spots page for more information .
NEW THIS YEAR! LONG RANGE CRUISING SEMINARS PRESENTED BY PASSAGEMAKER MAGAZINE
PassageMaker Magazine brings their highly successful TrawlerPort event to the Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach! A dedicated dock, christened, "Trawler Island" will feature new and brokered boats on display by leading boat manufactures. The TrawlerPort Activity Center will host complimentary presentations, activities and demonstrations celebrating the cruising lifestyle. Admission is Free
TRAWLERPORT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE -
Friday, February 17
12pm: Latest Buzz in Marine Electronics by Peter Swanson
1pm: Steve D’Antonio Engine Room Excursion (Limit 10, pre-register)
2pm: Anchoring and Law Enforcement in Florida by Peter Swanson
3pm: The Good, Bad, and The Ugly of Seacock Installation, Maintenance, and Repair by Matt Holloway
Saturday, February 18
12pm: Steve D Antonio Engine Room Excursion (Limit 10, pre-register)
1pm: Your Diesel Engine Questions Answered by Bob Smith
2pm: How to Change Your Fuel Filter by Chris Caldwell
3pm: All About Yacht Insurance by Cary Wiener
Sunday, February 19
12pm: Whistle Signals and Lights by Chris Caldwell
1pm: Bareboat Chartering by Chris Caswell
2pm: Troubleshooting your Onboard Electrical Systems by Chris Caldwell
3pm: Tricks and Tips on Anchoring by Lt/C Richard Wood
IGFA SCHOOL OF SPORTS FISHING SEMINARS

The IGFA School of Sportfishing will be hosting fourteen seminars on site with some of the area's best captains and professional anglers throughout the boat show. Now while checking out the latest gadget or considering a new skiff, anglers will also be able to pick up hot tips and tricks from not just one or two, but eight of the most experienced fishermen on the water.
Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show/IGFA School of Sportfishing Seminar Schedule
Thursday, February 16, 2012
11:00 A.M. – Capt. Ray Rosher – Creating Tournament-Caliber Live Bait
12:30 P.M. – Capt. Ray Rosher – Targeting Sailfish
2:30 P.M. – Capt. Ed Zyak – Targeting Inshore Gamefish
Friday, February 17, 2012
11:00 A.M. – Capt. Shawn Fairbanks – Finding and Using Live Bait
12:30 P.M. – Capt. Mike Holliday – Trophy Snook & Tarpon
2:30 P.M. – Capt. Ed Zyak – Targeting Inshore Gamefish
Saturday, February 18, 2012
11:00 A.M. – Capt. Shawn Fairbanks – Finding and Using Live Bait
12:30 P.M. – Capt. Tony DiGiulian – Building Blocks of Sportfishing
2:30 P.M. – Capt. Joe Gonzalez – Stalking the Flats
4:00 P.M. – Capt. Jamie Bunn – Kingfish & Sailfish Tactics
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00 A.M. – Capt. Tony DiGiulian – Fundamentals of Sportfishing
12:30 P.M. – Capt. Joe Gonzalez – Stalking the Flats
2:30 P.M. – Capt. Jamie Bunn – Kite Fishing Techniques
4:00 P.M. – Capt. Mike Holliday – Trophy Snook & Tarpon












