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All boats must be powered.
Boats will assemble in organized groups no later than 12:00 p.m. (Noon) in the Matanzas River south of the Bridge of Lions. Boats not affiliated with clubs or organizations should join a group of boats, anchor and wait for radio instructions.
Boats equipped with a marine VHF radio will monitor Channel 68 and wait for instructions. There must be no transmissions on this channel except in the case of an emergency. Boats without radios will stand by boats so equipped to receive verbal information from those skippers.
The Blessing of the Fleet will be led by an official vessel followed by (a) trawlers and commercial fishing craft, (b) all other craft.
Boat speed should be set to maintain a close and safe distance from other boats.
Boats will proceed north toward the Municipal Marina, directly abreast the end of the fuel dock where the blessing will occur, then make a turn to starboard to avoid the breakwater dock and pass by the Bridge of Lions No wake rules must be observed during the pass by the Municipal Marina.
After passing by the Bridge of Lions, boats will turn to starboard again and continue south. No boat is permitted to go north or through the Bridge of Lions until the completion of the entire ceremony.
FWC traffic control boats will be in the area and will assist if requested.
Avoid loud engine noise, music, raised voices or unseemly conduct.
Beverage containers must be out of sight and trash must not be thrown into the water.
While passing the Municipal Marina and receiving the Blessing, men should remove hats and all on board should wear shirts or suitable coverings.
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