Features at a Glance
Expedition Great White, an Evening with Chris Fischer, Expedition Leader
Friday, February 12, 2010
5pm–8pm
Big Game Room Seminar Stage
The Big Game Room and the Miami International Boat Show are proud to present an evening with Chris Fischer, Expedition Leader of National Geographic’s Expedition Great White. Chris will be on hand in the Big Game Room on Friday, February 12 from 5–8pm with a presentation on the expedition and a question and answer period with the audience. Chris will also be on hand to take photographs and sign autographs. 
Chris is an expert angler, spokesman for responsible fisheries management and Executive Producer and host of Expedition Great White, a landmark National Geographic Channel television series. While filming during several expeditions throughout the Pacific, Fischer and his crew caught more than 20 great white sharks, studied them under the guidance of leading expert Dr. Michael Domeier, tagged them with unprecedented real-time tracking tags and released them unharmed. Several of the sharks were the largest fish ever caught and released—weighing more than 4,000 pounds. National Geographic Channel will air the shows in 167 countries and it will be translated into 16 different languages. Chris is the former host of ESPN’s Offshore Adventures — one of the most-watched outdoor shows in America in the early 2000s.
A staunch advocate of ocean conservation, Chris is a board member of The Billfish Foundation and recently founded OCEARCH, a conservation organization dedicated to the protection and management of the world’s marine resources, focusing on research, education/awareness, sustainability, and reducing marine debris.
Chris and Melissa Fischer have been long time supporters of the Big Game Room and have made an appearance every year since it’s inception in 2004. They have a loyal following and their seminars draw a huge crowed to the Big Game Room annually. Past appearances have included Capt. Brett McBride, captain of MV Ocean and Dave Olsen who is an underwater photographer as well as a classically trained chef whose recipes have been published in Gourmet Magazine.
Affordability Pavilion
Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is far more affordable than you may realize. Be sure to stop by the lobby and check out this special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.
When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you'll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget.
Strictly Sail Miami Seminars (all held inside the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay in meeting rooms Salon A, B, C, D or the Watson Island Room — see seminar schedule for scheduled room)
For al list of Seminars held at Strictly Sail Miami click here.
Please note: schedules are subject to change, please check often.
SpongeBob Appearance in Miami
Meet Bikini Bottoms' favorite resident! Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants is making a special appearance at the show. He'll be on hand to greet his fans Saturday from Noon–3pm.
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Celebrating its seventh year, the Big Game Room returns with all of your favorite events! Have a drink at the Marlin Bar while waiting for the next educational seminar to begin. Take a walk over to the Bait Rigging Station and improve your rigging techniques or try the new Chair Fighting Challenge—the Mechanical Bull of the Fishing World. And of course you'll see the latest in products for the fishing world and destinations with the best sport fishing in the world. Don't forget to sign up for the Exhibitor Prize Give Away!! The Big Game Room has it all—don't miss it.
NEW! Guy Harvey Artist Pavilion Debuts at Miami International Boat Show
South Florida luminary and newest member of the International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame, Dr. Guy Harvey, celebrates a storied 25-year career as a world-renowned artist, photographer, diver and scientist whose focus has always been beneath the waves.
Boating enthusiasts and art aficionados can meet the marine legend by visiting the Guy Harvey Artist Pavilion in room 2700 at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail. This will be the largest collection of Guy Harvey artwork, apparel, and merchandise ever available at the Miami International Boat Show. The display will boast a full range of Guy Harvey merchandise, including original and reproduced artwork and products from over 20 licensed Guy Harvey suppliers. In addition, Guy Harvey will be available during the show to meet and greet fans looking for his distinct signature on:
Thursday (2/11) from noon–5:00pm
Friday and Saturday (2/12–2/13) from 10:00am–5:00pm
Sunday (2/14) from 10:00am–4:00pm.
A vocal proponent of catch-and-release fishing,
For additional information about Guy Harvey, visit www.GuyHarveyinc.com. For complete information on the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, visit www.GuyHarveyOceanFoundation.org.
You are invited to a private event to benefit the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation with all net proceeds pledged to fund scientific marine research and education. Enjoy sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at "The Oceanaire Seafood Room", 900 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130.
Wednesday, February 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The admission cost is $50.00/person. Attendance is limited to 100 people.
Hope to see you there.
Discover Boating Center
Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater.
- Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
- Expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat
- Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started
Allstate Safety Weekend
Free life jackets for kids, courtesy of Allstate Boat Insurance, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (while quantities last). Pick up your lifejackets in Space 1760 in C Lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
NEW! FIRST MATES COURSE taught by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 in the Big Game Room Seminar Area — Room B 214
This course is taught by Henry Cespedes, Tom James and Joel Aberbach and will highlight what every skipper’s spouse, buddy or family member should understand while underway. The course is age appropriate for those 12 and up. Fundamental topics will include:
- Boater’s language
- Safety Equipment (mandatory & recommended)
- Waterway Marker System
- Basic Navigation Rules
- Basic Radio and GPS
- Keeping out of Trouble (weather, currents, fuel, injury, etc.)
- Getting out of Trouble
- Homeland Security
- Environmental Protection
This informative course will be taught Saturday and Sunday at 10:15am to 11:45am in the Big Game Room seminar area in room B 214. Space is limited so be sure to arrive early and enjoy this great course.
Cross the Atlantic Wounded Hero Voyage
Meet Ralph and Bob Brown and see the I AM SECOND, the smallest powerboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Captained by the Brown brothers, the 21-ft. Dreamboats Intruder flats boat set multiple world records during the
“Cross the Atlantic Wounded Hero Voyage,” a trip undertaken to keep the solemn promise Ralph made to honor the men who gave their lives in the ill-fated Operation Eagle Claw—the failed rescue attempt to free the hostages held in the American Embassy in Iran, 1980. {Ralph, a U.S. Marine, was initially scheduled for the mission, however, a different unit was called up and he didn't go.)
The former Marine wanted to “ Do more than just say Thanks” and with his brother, set out on the voyage that took them from Tampa, Florida up through the Arctic to Wiesbaden, Germany. They traveled more than 8,300 miles and used the pubicity to raise funds for wounded hero foundations.
Visit Ralph & Bob and see the I AM SECOND in space 3411 in the outdoor exhibit area.
Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers will be at the show to enroll eligible participants in the CBP Local Boater Option (LBO). Participants must be U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
The LBO is a voluntary, free program which allows a participant, under certain circumstances, to report the arrival of their private vessel, make customs declarations, submit any necessary additional information, and be cleared for Immigration purposes by telephine, without the need to report to a port of entry in person. The program is only available to private vessels arriving into ports of South Florida, Tampa, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
To enroll in the program, an individual must present him/herself to a CBP officer with the appropriate documentation (passport is preferred) to verify identity, citizenship or lawful permanent immigration status. PLEASE, all family members must be present to register; registration is on an INDIVIDUAL basis. The office will then register the individual into the program, and create a Boater Registration Number (BR). This number will then be used during the telephone arrival notification process.
Officers will be available all days of the show from 10am–6pm in booth #1747 in C Lobby.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Boating Safety Education
Did you know that effective January 1, 2010, boat operators who were born on or after January 1, 1988 must have a boating Safety Identification Card in order to operate a motorboat with ten horsepower or more? Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be on hand to discuss the new law, course information and educational requirements.
Stop by booth #2522 to get details. You can also learn more at www.MyFWC.com
Strictly Sail Miami Features at a Glance
For a list of Special Features and Events during Strictly Sail Miami click here.
NEW! Big Boat Row
Looking for the BIG Sailboats? Begin the day at Sea Isle Marina, then head over to Bayside Marina by way of Strictly Sail Miami's FREE water taxi service to view some of the largest sailboats and catamarans in the world. Lagoon America, Leopard, Prout, Seaward Catamarans, Hylas, Passport and others will all have boats on display at Big Boat Row.
Author's Corner
When: All days of the show.
Where: Stop by the Author's Corner and visit with one of our favorite story tellers and pick up the latest adventure novel.
Stop back for the 2010 list of participating authors.
Discover Sailing
When: All days of the show
Where: Pier 5 — Sea Isle Marina
Come Sail Away. Want to experience the sport of sailing? Stop by the Discover Sailing Tent to take your first step into this relaxing lifestyle. Experience first hand what sailing is all about. A half-hour sail with a Discover Sailing skipper is free with the price of show admission. Once you return to the docks, tour the show to find more about sailing schools in your area, companies that offer learn-to-sail vacations in exotic locales, and the latest and greatest the Sailing Industry has to offer.
Sign up early as boats fill quickly.
Kids Aboard — Free Kids Boat Building
When: All days of the show
Where: 16th Street Festival Area
Kids are invited to help build a 10ft wooden boat and then sail it at the show. Bring the kids to Striclty Sail (15 and under FREE) — not only do they get in free; they can build a boat while you relax and enjoy the show while your kids are safe and having a good time: participating kids have fun while learning about teamwork and the skills involved in building a boat — math, science, art/design, water safety and more. Learn more about the Kids Aboard Academic Boat Building Workshop at www.kidsaboard.com
Yoga Onboard — A guide for crusiers and liveaboards
When: All days of the show
When: See Seminar Schedule for Times amd Location
Yoga Onboard is a practical guide intended to introduce various ways of tapping into your creativity; adapting traditional yoga postures or asana to your vessel as well as learning to listen to your body and create exciting new postures that work for you. Some of the benefits of a regular yoga practice include increased strength and flexibility, restored energy, and harmony between the body and mind.
Major Live Concert Event!
When: Saturday Night, February 13 at 6pm
Where:NEW for 2010 Sea IsleMarina, Miami, FL
"Eric Stone Live at Strictly Sail Miami" — Saturday night, February 13th during the fifth annual Latitudes & Attitudes Miami Crusier's Bash. Enjoy the tropical sailing sounds of the Eric Stone Band live on stage with FREE pizza & beer! Lattitudes & Attitudes TV will be on hand to record the concert for a one hour special to air later.
Everyone is invited! But, you must be inside the Strictly sail gate, at Sea Isle Marina, Saturday night by 6:00pm or you won't get in. So come early, enjoy the boat show and stay for the concert.
SEA ISLE MARINA & YACHTING CENTER ( New home of Strictly Sail Miami) is located at 1635 N Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33132
** This location now requires a ticket or badge for admission.
COBRA MARINE & SEA TOW FOUNDATION PROVIDE MAYDAY CALL TRAINING AT MIAMI BOAT SHOW
It's never too early to learn about safety on the water. That's why Cobra Marine, a division of Cobra Electronics, along with its partners Sea Tow Services International and the Sea Tow Foundation for Boating Safety and Education are offering simulated VHF radio mayday call and radio operation instruction for children at the Miami International Boat Show. Those interested in participating can stop by Sea Tow's booth #S40 or Cobra's booth #1610 anytime during the show, February 11-15.
Contact Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707. 773-889-8870. ckooistra@cobra.com; www.cobra.com/marine.
FOOD COURTS - HIGHLIGHTS
Heineken:
Heineken will bring to life the ‘Give Yourself a Good Name’ Brand Experience at the Miami Boat Show Heineken Light Lounge. Guests will have a chance to receive limited Heineken giveaways. Step out of the sun and enjoy an ice cold Heineken and Heineken Light.
Bacardi:
The Bacardi Mojito Lounge will be welcoming guest on Thursday from 2pm-6pm with samples of our delicious mojitos, and tons of giveaways hosted by our mojito models.
Saturday Mojito Models will be back noon till 4pm testing guest luck with our Bacardi Roulette for prizes including shirts, hats, bags and even mojitos!
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