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Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show Sails Into 50th Year


The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show celebrates it's 50th Anniversary in South Florida this year.
Source: Courtesy of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show/CBS

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has hit the water and thisyear's 50th anniversary edition promises to deliver morebig boats than ever before. Over $3 billion worth of boats,yachts, super yachts, electronics, and engines will be on exhibit forfive days in the "Yachting Capital of the World."

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Boating Safety

Boating Safety

Before taking out on your trip, you need to know how to protect yourself while you are enjoying a day on the water. Here are some of the things the Coast Guard says you should know to keep you safe.


Boating Safety Courses
Carbon Monoxide Warning

Online VSC (Vessel Safety Check)

Lightning Protection

Boating and Fishing Rules/Regulations

Boating and Fishing Rules & Regulations

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Boating Registration
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Florida Fishing Licenses
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Personal Watercrafts

National Weather Service Stations in South Florida

National Weather Service Radio Stations

Call Sign Site Name Site Location Frequency Power
WWG92 Naples Naples 162.525 1000
KHB34 Miami/Andover Miami 162.550 1000
WXK83 Fort Myers Fort Myers 162.475 1000
WXJ95 Sugarloaf Shores Key West 162.400 1000
KEC50 Mangonia Park West Palm Beach 162.475 1000
WWG60 Tea Table Key Tea Table Key 162.450 125

Click Here for All of The Florida Station Listings

NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Marine Fisheries Service

Slideshows

Maintaining and Storing Your Boat

Maintaining and Storing Your Boat

You're enjoying your brand new boat, but you need to make sure that your boat maintains you. You need to keep the boat and trailer tuned up and find a good place to store your boat when the weather will not allow you to use it. Here are some ideas to follow when you are looking to maintain and store your boat.

 Maintaining Your Boat
 Storing Your Boat
 Preparing Your Boat After Storage

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Surf Forecast

Surf Forecast

Whether you are boating or fishing, you need to know what the tides are going to do that day.

 CBS4.com latest weather update
Latest Forecast from the National Weather Service
 Tide Indication Map from NOAA

Fishing Seasons

Fishing Season

Before you decide to go out and start looking for the perfect fish to hang over your fireplace, you need to know which fish are in season and the limits on what you catch.

Below you'll find all of the information you need when you hit the water for the perfect catch.

 2008 Fishing Season (PDF document)

Sail Miami

Sail Miami


Sail Miami provides an eclectic combination of fishing information from all over the area.

Sail Miami Links:
Private Boat Ramps
Boat Tours
Boat Yards
Fishing Reports