Great Florida Gulf Coast
Small Craft Festival


On the tropical shores of Florida's balmy Sarasota Bay
Friday April 17th, through Sunday April 19th, 2009

 
Contact:
Roger Allen
    Florida Maritime
Museum
    P.O. Box 100
Cortez,  FL  34
215
    Phone: 941-708-6121

 
Roger.Allen@ManateeClerk.com






the Great   Events

  • Post-Festival Gunkhole Trip
    Around the Manatee River, Sarasota Bay,  to Emerson Point, Pleasure Key, Egmont Key and Fort Desoto (depending on interest).
     
  • Sailing, Paddling, Racing ... 'Messing About'
     
  • Children's Activities
       
  • Boat Building Exhibits
       
  • Judging of the Boats
        
  • Sea Shanty Singing
    Cortez's Own MAIN HATCH MOTLEYS

        
  • Guest speaker is Charley Morgan, NA, America's Cup Designer and Sailer, Founder of Morgan Yachts
       
  • Maritime Museum Exhibits
  • Chow Downs
     
  • Nautical Flea Market
     
  • Presentation of Awards