The American boating spirit
Every February, boating enthusiasts gather in Miami, Florida, for what is still one of the best-known American boat shows. On the program: out-of-this-world boats and a binge of high-powered marine engines, which is quite usual in the USA, but highly disorientating for Europeans. Amid this motorboat madness, multihulls - both power and sail - nibble away at more and more pontoons each year. The Miami International Boat Show has even become a must for those who like to sail two or three hulls. And going to Miami itself also presents an opportunity to escape from the show for an hour, a day or a week... It’s well worth the trip to discover all that Miami and Florida have to offer, especially for multihull sailors!
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Published on 25/01/2024
By
Dominic Salander
Issue:
194
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2024
For many non-Americans, Florida remains a dream destination where skyscrapers, turquoise waters, beaches and coconut palms combine to create a tropical, modern atmosphere. It’s an image that’s cleverly cultivated but is actually quite close to reality. In the very south of the United States, Florida, and Miami in particular, already gives a taste of the Caribbean. Add a healthy dose of South America too - mastering a few words of Spanish can really come in handy. The third most populous state in the USA, with over 21 million citizens, Florida derives most of its…
