Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show events

Oct. 29, Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

YachtInfo Industry Seminars, Captains Briefing and Cocktail Party
at Bahia Mar, ballroom
Sessions cover topics including changes to STCW, what to do when the yacht is arrested, an update on the America’s Cup 34: The Superyacht Program, and an eco-themed session on yachts having a positive impact on the environment. Speakers have not yet been named.
www.usyachtinfo.com

Oct. 29, Monday, 6 p.m.
PYA regional meeting, introducing the new interior GUEST curriculum.
At Bimini Boatyard and Grill
GUEST is a series of training courses and certifications for interior crew. Hosted by ICT CEO Mike French, PYA regional officer for the U.S. Winner of a napkin-folding competition held at the event will receive an ICT barista course.

Oct. 29, Monday, 7:30 p.m.
The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea at Museum of Science and Discovery.
Features Last Reef 3D IMAX movie,  WildAid discovery dig and honoring the 2012 Perseus award winner. RSVP to rsvp@pacificboundyachts.com

Nov. 2, Friday, 5:30 p.m.
ICT’s Berth Control event, where industry folks can put the 8-foot, remote-controlled M/Y Lady Amelia through an obstacle course.
At Embassy Suites on 17th Street and Cordova Road. A boat-handling seminar begins at 5:30 p.m., with the competition beginning at 6.30 p.m. Signature cocktails and food will be served. Prizes include use of the Yacht Chandlers party bus for a night, iPod Nanos, i-Tunes cards, and more.

Nov. 3, Saturday, 7 p.m.
5th Annual FLIBS Captain and Crew Appreciation Party, Monster Mash party
at The Crew4Crew office and Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub
1093/1095 SE 17th St., Ft Lauderdale, 33316
Includes food, music, beverages and best fancy dress/costume prize.
Registration required, must pre-register www.crew4crew.eventbrite.com.
Crew4Crew & Crew4Yachts.net

 

 

Nov. 4, Sunday, 6-9 p.m.
Denison Yacht Sales and Brew Urban Cafe host Traditional Italian Barista Training. 209 SW 2nd Ave. 954-763-3971. Please RSVP to Nicole@denisonyachtsales.com