SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE Kids' Fishing Clinics*:

Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5, 2010
Sessions each day at  12 Noon & 2:00 PM
Sign up on site at 10:00 AM

The Kids' Fishing Clinics, presented by Hook the Future, are open to all kids ages 4-16 and feature marine life experts teaching kids basic fishing techniques. Upon completion of all learning stations, participating kids receive a FREE rod, reel, and tackle kit.
Hands-on, interactive instruction includes:

    * Casting a Rod & Reel
    * How to Fight a Fish
    * Selecting Tackle & Lures
    * Tying Knots
    * Fishing Ethics

Registration begins at 10am Saturday & Sunday and includes FREE child's admission to the boat show. Kids ages 4-16 must be registered and accompanied by a paid parent or guardian.

LATITUDES and ATTITUDES Presents
Saturday evening December 4th, 7PM,
Join with thousands of cruisers to celebrate the cruising lifestyle at the ninth annual St. Pete Cruisers’ Party. The pizza and drinks are free, but you have to bring your own dance! The Eric Stone Band, the number one rated group on Seafaring Radio, will be Live and in concert direct from St. Thomas! More Info

TWO-DAY MARINE METEOROLOGY WEATHER COURSE (Level 1) by Lee Chesneau
Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5, 2010
Sail America presents a two-day Marine Meteorology Weather Course by Lee Chesneau, Senior Marine Meteorologist, formerly with NOAA/NWS's Ocean Prediction Center. This two-day course provides a challenging follow up to Lee’s one-hour seminar and teaches mariners how to interpret High Frequency (HF)-Single Side Band (SSB) Radio-facsimile weather charts and predict marine weather. Click for More