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By Elizabeth Ginns Britten —
Fall 2004
October 8-10 Galati Yachts
Cape Harbor Resort
727-576-8336
Casual weekend retreat with shops, pool, and Rumrunners restaurant. Escape, dine, and unwind. A day trip to Sanibel Lighthouse and beach is planned.
October 15-17 Sea Ray Cruising Club Northwest
Arabellas, Gig Harbor, Washington
253-851-1793
Bring lots of film. Pray for clear skies. Looking east, nature’s majestic masterpiece, Mount Rainier, looms above the entrance to Gig Harbor. The area is among the top five boating destinations in the Northwest. Potters, painters, and even Pandora’s Collectibles offer shoppers hours of diversion. Whether you nurse a cup of Seattle’s best or an adult beverage, the Tides Tavern and its acclaimed waterfront deck act like a magnet for boaters who swap memories.
October 28-November 1 MarineMax’s Fantasy Fest
Key West, Florida
813-920-5000
Not for those who blush easily or for anyone under 21! Fantasy Fest is a weeklong street party that celebrates the unusual, the bizarre, and the creative genius.
October 31 MarineMax’s Halloween Cruise
Wilmington, North Carolina
910-256-8100
Wilmington’s month-long celebration of life along the shore culminates with a family-friendly costume cruise on the Cape Fear River. Dozens of decorated boats delight the thousands who line up on the streets winding along the river.
February 4-7, 2005 MarineMax’s Super Bowl Rendezvous
South Seas Resort, Captiva Island, Florida
954-922-6627 (For MarineMax Hatteras customers only.)
The next best venue to watch the Super Bowl (apart from 50-yard line seats at the stadium itself) is with boating friends at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island. Damage from Hurricane Charley is expected to be repaired just in time for television’s biggest sporting event of the year. Play golf and tennis, experience world-renowned shelling and relaxed tropical dining, all in a sunny, warm climate without even leaving the United States.
Got a rendezvous you'd like to list? E-mail a brief description, including dates and contact information, to elizabeth.britten@primedia.com.
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