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EVENTS
Event
- Title:
- Blessing of the Fleet
- When:
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03.26.2011 - 03.26.2011
- Where:
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Panama City Marina -
Panama City
- Category:
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Northwest Florida Boating Events
Description
The Annual Blessing of the Fleet is a traditional maritime event in most ports with large sea-going populations such as Panama City. Religious representatives commemorate those who were lost at sea the previous year and ask Gods blessing for those who make their living from the sea and pray for continued safe passage of all vessels.
Note From Marina Director ( Bill Lloyd)
The Panama City Blessing of the Fleet was started in 1997 by the Panama City Coastal Cruisers boating club. It is always held the last Saturday in March and is generally considered to be "opening day on the Bay" and the official start of our boating season. Coastal Cruisers detached themselves from the event some years ago but it continued thanks to management of the event by former CC commodore Skip Cruz and the staff of Panama City Marina. Three years ago Skip turned the event over to the marina and in order to keep it growing we involved a local charity, 2nd chance of NW FL. It has become their major fund raiser of the year as they sell ad space on the Blessing poster and host a food sale during the event.
There is no charge for boats to participate; they just need to show up at the appointed time. We generally have about 50 or so boats parade past the marina to be blessed by local clergy. We also have live entertainment. Last year there were two local bands that played from 9 to 1 and as previously mentioned, a fish fry. All local law enforcement participates as well as the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. The Navy usually sends one of their dive training ships and if weather allows, ties to the seawall afterwards and conducts tours. The Air Force sends one of their drone retrieval vessels. Last year we had great weather and a really big crowd on the seawall.
Venue
- Venue:
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Panama City Marina
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Website
- Street:
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1 Harrison Ave
- ZIP:
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32401
- City:
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Panama City
- State:
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Florida
- Country:
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Description
The Panama City Marina is one of two Marina's owned and operated by the City of Panama City, Florida. We are located on the intercoastal Waterway one block from Downtown Panama City. The Panama City Marina is a newly renovated 240-slip marina facility designed for all classes of vessels, from 30 feet to 120 feet with drafts to 10 feet.
The Marina is open for business 7 days a week and has very competitive prices at its full-service fuel dock featuring ValTech marine fuels. The marina can accommodate vessels with 110/220 power and cable TV service at all slips.
The new Marina Store is fully stocked and has clean showers and laundry facilities, and fax and copier service. The marina also has a nighttime security guard service from 6:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M.
The Panama City Marina is within easy walking distance to numerous restaurants, coffee shops, The Panama City Marina Civic Center, and art galleries
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