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roberoo
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Initially Posted - 01/31/2005 : 20:46:21

My Wife and I are going to Miami for the Boat show. We have never been to a boat show before and I was just looking for tips advice etc.

Also we are bailing on the Buffalo weather for a few days.

Bob Sirekis
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Mark Loyacano
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Response Posted - 01/31/2005 : 21:22:03

You will enjoy the show, all the gorgeous boats and the place a lot. Save a few boat units for all the neat stuff for sale and a bag for the "freebies" as well. Miami "Bayside" (where they have the show)has a lot of nice restaurants, shopping, daysails (charter), tours of Biscayne bay (by boat) - nearby, in Coconut Grove there is a state historic park; the home and boatshop of Ralph Munroe. He was one of Miami's first settlers (nicknamed "The Commodore"). He is famouse for his sailboat designs; Sharpies. Just across the bay, over the Rickenbacker Causeway you'll find Key Biscayne, a beautiful state park, a beautiful beach with facilities and the old Florida lighthouse. Also the Miami Seaquarium is on Key Biscayne. It is old but still fun to see all the stuff (remember "Flipper", the tv show - it was filmed there). After a day at Key Biscayne stop into the Rusty Pelican for a sunset dinner. Their patio and window tables overlook the Miami lights and skyline from across the bay. Their food is excellent (Conch Chowder is the best I've had).

South of there, of course, the Everglades, which in February can be very pleasant.

One night spent on Ocean Boulevard (at Miami Beach's "South Beach") should be very entertaining too. Hope you like to dance to Latin "Salsa".
That should get you started :) Enjoy your trip!

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 01/31/2005 : 21:54:21

Should have said: I was raised in Miami Beach, transfered up North for Job and Love. But I never did the Sail Boat thing till I moved up North. I have saved plenty of BU's for a treat. I survived 2 cruises in the last 2 years this is a vacation for me.

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Response Posted - 02/01/2005 : 09:56:30

Hi Bob,
Attending the Miami Boat show, ( I keep my C-25 at Sealine Marina at the venetian causeway) here are my tips for the show.
Park at the Omni parking garage (it's also the raddison hotel and the Miami School of Art. Look for any of those and you are at the correct building). It's at NE 15th and Biscayne. (Just north of the 395 and right at the Venetian) On the water side is Sealine Marina, (host marina for the show. They fill this one up with the mega fishing boats) there are a few interesting booths here on the side of the Marriott. There is a shuttle that runs from the Sealine marina to the other venues. (strictly sail) or to the beach. I recommend this because parking in the area of Bayside is not only expensive, but hard to come by during the show. ( Just pay attention to which line you get into for the the correct bus) The garage at the omni is safe and 1 dollar per hour. The shuttle buses are free and parking at the omni allows for a quick vehicle exit from the show. Parking in the area around Bayside it can take as long to get out of there as it takes to ride the shuttle back to the Omni garage.

The show in the past four years that I have gone is, IMHO, rather small. I would guess about 50 to 60 boats. But they do have two tents of gadgets and new products to spend cash on. Honestly, I am usually through the show in about 2 hours. But I am also one of those nervous energy types who has to keep moving. I really enjoy the show and it's a great place for it. As someone else mentioned it's a cool mall that circles the marina.

Have fun!
Tim

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 02/01/2005 : 21:19:50

Very cool Tim. I appreciate the directions. I will contact you in e-mail with our times for the Show. I already purchased Thursdays Tickets. I am actually going to scoot up north on Saturday to visit relatives (They lost a house and a sailboat in The New Smyrna Beach Area). So the short show will work for me.

Thanks

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Response Posted - 02/01/2005 : 22:01:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by roberoo
 Should have said: I was raised in Miami Beach, transfered up North for Job and Love. But I never did the Sail Boat thing till I moved up North. I have saved plenty of BU's for a treat. I survived 2 cruises in the last 2 years this is a vacation for me.
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Sorry about rambling on about other things to do there. I lived in Broward a long time ago. ... guess I still miss it.
Enjoy the show!!

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thacket3
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Response Posted - 02/03/2005 : 10:05:00

Hi Bob,
Sorry, i didn't realize that was you. I just looked at the "screen name".

We'll work out the times next week.
Tim

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 02/03/2005 : 22:19:17

"Step away from the sailboat salesman and no one will get hurt."

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 02/04/2005 : 06:12:29

Hi Tim,

No problem, as soon as we know our exact itinerary for Thursday I will let you know. I just recieved an e-mail asking if we wanted to upgrade out tickets to the "Elite Club" for special VIP activities. Its only 10.00 more so I'll probably do it.

And yes my wife has informed me that the salesman is forbidden territory, so I am just looking

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I will be looking at all of the goodies available out there though. I am gadgeteer and this is probably the best place to find this stuff.

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Response Posted - 02/04/2005 : 08:41:58

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by roberoo
 My Wife and I are going to Miami for the Boat show. We have never been to a boat show before and I was just looking for tips advice etc.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Wear deck shoes...with just about every boat show I've attended, before stepping aboard a boat, you were required to either wear deck shoes or remove non-deck type shoes.

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Response Posted - 02/04/2005 : 09:56:51

definatley on the deack shoes. Actually for a few of the "high enders" I seem to recall that they have made people take off their shoes all together. (it's Miami, so I am always in flip flops anyway).

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Response Posted - 02/04/2005 : 10:36:27

White socks - I was at the Miami Boat Show last year (worked it, an interesting experience). Bare feet on hot decks was not fun

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Response Posted - 02/05/2005 : 20:04:19

Bob,
Believe me, you'll love Strictly Sail. I just returned from Strictly Sail Chicago and it was a great show for us snow bound yankees! I'm also furtunate to be leaving Friday for St. Petersburg to crew a Catalina 387 to the Miami Strictly Sail show.

I got to see the 387 in Chicago and naturally, I'm a bit anxious. I made this trip last year on a Catalina 400, so the voyage isn't new but the boat sure is. Catalina had several fine vessels at the show and the new Catalina/Morgan 44 was on display in Chicago (hull #4) and they'll also have one (hull #5) on display in Miami.

Lake Michigan may have been icy but it warmed my sailing blood to see all those sailors and boats. It was just what the doctor ordered for the Indiana winter blues.

Now here's the best part of this weekend's experience. I've been going to the show for 5-6 years. I've always went with my sailing buddies. This year I took the Admiral with my fingers crossed. I knew it would either be the best show or the absolute worst. (when the Admiral's not happy, the captain's not going to be either!) To my total surprise, when I had my fill of climbing up and into every boat imaginable, she wanted to see several boats including the Catalinas for a second and third time. It appears the concept of cruising and living aboard just took one step closer to reality. This weekend the Admiral traded in the RV idea in the future for cruising! I guess King Neptune was looking favorably upon me.

Anyway, enjoy Strictly Sail Miami. It's a fantastic show and exprience!

Oh yeah... In Chicaog everyone required slipping off the shoes except Hunter. They let you aboard wearing anything. (enough said?) Catalina, Island Packet, Beneteau, Jeneau etc were "socks" only. Lots of pairs of shoes at the foot of the gang planks!

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Response Posted - 02/06/2005 : 23:19:02

IndyJim, I am sure that I passed you at leat 10 times in Chicago! I think my wife and I took about 20 laps around the entire show both Saturday and Sunday. It was my first trip to Strictly Sail and I am convinced that it will become an every year trip to Chi-town.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn just a few blocks away and with the weather being in the 50s make for enjoyable walks to and from the show.

Did you attend the Catalina get together on Saturday evening at the show? Free drinks and cheese. My wife over heard one of the Catalina guys say that they had sold 15 of the new 440's in three days. So, apparently the checkbooks were out in numbers this weekend.

I left with a new hat, Catalina tumblers, some line accesories and a new roller furler ordered.

If one can attend the show and spend no money, you are a very powerful man!

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 02/07/2005 : 22:35:25

Thank you all for the advice. I have slip on shoes and clean socks : )

I am bringing the check book but i will be watched very closely : )

Thanks again.

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