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Join us for the 42nd Annual St. Augustine Holiday Regatta of Lights, a maritime parade that illuminates the bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions. This event, hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, celebrates our city's rich maritime heritage and the holiday season. We invite motorized vessels capable of maintaining 5 to 7 knots of boat speed to participate and light up the bay with holiday cheer. Don't miss this cherished St. Augustine tradition, a spectacle for both locals and visitors alike. Experience the city's "Nights of Lights" and the unforgettable Holiday Regatta of Lights boat parade on December 9th, 2023.
1 - Enter on-line by clicking "Register Now"
2 - Download, print, sign and return the official entry form by mail or drop at the clubhouse by Dec. 8th.
3 - Register at the skippers meeting Dec. 9th @10:00am at St. Augustine Yacht Club.
We invite all motorized vessels capable of maintaining 5 to 7 knots of boat speed to participate. A Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held at The St. Augustine Yacht Club for the Captains and Crews of the boats in the parade. Awards will be made by a panel of judges. Eighteen trophies will be given in three classes:
Grand Prize: BEST OVERALL—1st place
Private/Under 25': MOST COLORFUL—1st, 2nd and 3rd places
BEST THEME—1st, 2nd and 3rd places
BEST IN CLASS—1st place
Private/25' & Over: MOST COLORFUL—1st, 2nd and 3rd places
BEST THEME—1st, 2nd and 3rd places
BEST IN CLASS—1st place
Commercial: MOST COLORFUL—1st place
BEST THEME—1st place
BEST IN CLASS—1st place
Thanks to our generous parter organizations and sponsors, this event is free to enter. All boat operators must attend the skippers meeting.
The St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, The St. Augustine Port Waterway & Beach District Commission and The Florida Inland Navigation District provided the necessary funding for this event.
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