Use Radio Channel 68
Large Boat
Parade Instructions
Start Time 6:30 PM
Assembly: The big boat entries will assemble East to West, heading East. Lead boat at the Westerly bulk head of Basin 5, where the sand starts, just West of ABYC on the Peninsula.
Start Time: 6:30 PM. Please be in the staging area early. Start out slow and easy. The start tends to act like heavy traffic on a freeway, surges cause stop and go traffic. Start slowly if you need to catch up, do it slowly. Keep a couple of boat lengths between you and the boat in front of you. Late entries falling in at the rear of the Parade will be judged.
Beginning: Participants will line up along the Peninsula to the West of 68th place. Caution: Do not get too close to the beach, the sand has a gentle slope and you may run aground. Do not be concerned with position, if possible try to stay in numerical order, otherwise just find a place behind the lead boat.
Parade Route: Begin at 68 place and travel East past the ABYC basin opening and continue toward the Main Channel. At the beginning of the Main Channel (do not go down the main channel) make a 180 degree turn and proceed West along the front of the restaurants, staying on the right side of the channel, past the Marine Bureau, along Basins 1,2,3, staying seaward of the diversionary seawall between Basins 2 and 3. Continue up the channel toward the Davies Bridge, make a 180 degree turn prior to the bridge, around the channel marker in front of the Sea Scouts Base, return along Basin 4, past the LBYC Long Dock, around the corner and continue following the Naples Island shoreline to the Belmont Shore 2 Street Bridge. You will make another 180 degree turn, follow the swim marker buoys along Bayshore Avenue and down the Peninsula where you will finish at 65 Place. Caution: Small boats and Kayaks will be in the channel the same time you will be. Small boats will probably bunch-up in front of the entrance to the Naples Canals. Keep a look-out when passing this area. The small boat division will be traveling in the opposite direction as the Large Boats. Small Boats are instructed to travel closest to the seawalls and Large Boats are instructed to travel seaward of them, closer to mid-channel. "An accident-free Parade is a Successful Parade". Safety Requirements & Suggestions Fire Extinguisher: All boats with motors are required to have adequate fire extinguishers. Extra Fuel: If you need to refuel during the Parade, use a closed spout type container to minimize spills. Have a qualified person standing by with a fire extinguisher. Life Preservers: There must be at least one Coast Guard approved life preserver on board for each person on your boat. Children 12 and under must be wearing their life preserver at all times. Towlines: A towline is required. The towline must be at least 1.5 times the length of your boat or 15 feet, whichever is longer. The line must be adequate to tow your vessel in the event it becomes necessary to do so. The towline must be securely fastened to the bow of you boat prior to leaving the dock. Flashlight: a Strong flashlight is required. Drinking and Trash: Drinking and driving a boat not only carries severe legal consequences but endangers your life and the well being of those around you. We as the parade organization risk the loss of our insurance carrier and support of City officials. The continuance of the Parade relies on every person conducting themselves in a "Tidy" and "Orderly" fashion. "No Alcohol is permitted at our Event" and "Please pick up your Trash" Name Signs: Signs displaying the name of your entry are highly recommended. Letters should be 6-8 inches high and affixed amidships on both sides. If only one sign is used place it on the port side. Generators: For electric power, a generator is hard to beat. If you have a generator you need to have a fire extinguisher. Handy Nabor Rents at 1733 E. Anaheim Street has generators for rent. Music: a PA system is essential if sound is important to your boat. Please be reasonable, other boats need to be heard as well. Lighting: If you plan to use floodlights, they should be placed as high as possible, shinning down on your boat. Viewers will be looking down at your boat. Low lighting will shine up into the crowd’s eyes making it difficult for them to see and appreciate your decorations. Spare bulbs are a good idea. Costumes: Theme costumes can add a great deal to the quality of your entry. Boat Maintenance and Fuel: Service your vessel on a day prior to the Parade. You will need up to three hours of fuel. Running out of gas is not an option. A broken down boat is not only humiliating but an inconvenience for friends, family and other members of the Parade. Engine Failure: Move out of the Parade route and secure your vessel. You must quickly get your boat to the side and out of the way of the Parade. You must stay with your boat or run the risk of impound. At the end of the Parade you may seek assistance from harbor personal. Any Emergency: Use your flashlight or spotlight to signal the nearest Harbor Patrol or Harbor Police vessel. Please only request assistance when truly needed, so as to leave our Officers available to help someone who may truly have an emergency.
Judging: Boats will be judged on Theme, Lights, Music, Costumes, Originality and Best Over-All boat. Large boat Judges will be on the Peninsula in the Staging area. An early arrival will ensure Judges more time to view your expression of the Holidays.
End: Upon completing the Parade please be courteous to those boats behind you who may still be participating in the Parade.
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