2007 FLIBS Post-Show Boat Parade...Sort Of

It may take several weeks to set up the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, but it seems that they try to get it broken down ASAP. On Tuesday, the day after the show, most yachts start departing the docks of Bahia Mar, Las Olas, Pier 66, etc. regardless of weather conditions. Not rain, but the wind was howling 20-30 mph and higher making for around 10-footers in the ocean, but sometimes difficult handling as yachts had to negotiate the ICW and bridge openings.

I was in town for a boat test and found the parade of yachts heading for Port Everglades and points south as well as to the local marinas. I was able to shoot these photos from different locations, but the wind sometimes made it tough keeping the camera still. I did run into a crew from the Travel Channel capturing Mine Games as she headed south, so watch for her in a segment next year. Enjoy the boat parade, or as it seemed at times, controlled chaos.

Photos:
Kismet shadowing Lohengrin
Mangusta
Capella
Golden Times
Simone

Photos:
Pegasus
Hatteras
Azure Leisure
La Rieve
Big $pender

More shots:

Lohengrin
Prime Time
Toto
Interesting cabin house on this unidentified yacht
Sea Safari

Some more:

Hinckly (I think?)
Centinella III (looks like a bad exhaust stain on starboard side. Saw this on a few others also. Must be from running generator in slip close to next boat, or from next boat).
Hatteras
Grand Cru
Nice sportfish

A few more:

Princess K
Kanaloa
Gray Mist and Princess K
Baby Buddy?
Looking over the bridge

All pics are raw shots, no retouching or editing, just reduced to fit the site. Some can/should be cleaned up but no time for that now.

YL,
Thanks. Yes, Princess K is a stunning yacht with that deep blue hull.

Here are more pics of one of the favorites - Trinity Yachts' Mine Games

Carl,
Yeah, that's what I did, Pier 66 and across the way at 15th St dock. Very cool to watch these beautiful yachts parade right in front of me. Definitely will do this again next year (start early and stay late).

Here's more:
Perle Bleue (2 shots)
Toto coming off the dock
Mast basket on Toto
Toto on the inside

More pics:

You know you have a big yacht when the mast towers over the tree line. And it can be nothing other than the fabulous Lady Sheridan.

Photos:

Nice Viking
Endeavor II
Tico Time
Soulmate
Noble House - another one with the exhaust stain on the hull

Okay, last set for now. Enjoy!

My Girl
Lady Joy
TRAFFIC!!!
Sorcha

YL,
I've seen yachts use the double fender setup when laying up against pilings, and it also helps prevent the fender from riding up and away from the piling. The dock they are approaching is concrete, with the pilings on the outside. The lower fenders will also protect them from the concrete dock. Keep in mind the wind was blowing hard and the yachts probably were tossed a little bit (also from the incoming wave/swell activity at Port Everglades inlet just past the bridge).

Arnie,
No it belongs to the boat. Here are some other shots.