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When I was at the Miami International Boat Show just a few weeks ago, one particular display stopped me in my tracks.Â
It was a massive, 17.0-metre (56′) ‘speedboat’ named ‘Phenomenon’ and if you’ll overlook the play on words, it was absolutely phenomenal.Â
This big beauty is a story in itself; Al Copeland Junior, son of the late and legendary offshore racer and multi-millionaire founder of Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken, Al Copeland Senior, built this boat with one aim, to break the world’s propelled speedboat record of 220.5mph (354.85km/hr)Â Â …Â Details & Pictures
Elling Wirum driving down with friends in a MTI 48 boat cruising in 156 mph (top speed 170 mph) to islamorada in Mimai poker run 2010
CABO MARINE SHOW 2010 MAKES WAVES IN LOS CABOS
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2010Â
Cabo San Lucas will be celebrating its first annual Cabo Marine Show which takes place Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2010, along the marina in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. Boating and sailing enthusiasts from North America, and their suppliers, will converge at the Cabo San Lucas Marina with its breathtaking backdrop of the Sea of Cortez and the famous arch at “Land’s End.â€
Charter companies and water activities promoters—sport fishing, boating and luxury yachting—as well as resorts and marinas, hotels and world-class golf courses, will have an opportunity to make themselves known to the select Los Cabos travel market, its visitors and the eyes of the international travel media.Â
Cabo Marine Show 2010 will be open to the general public with live entertainment. A VIP opening cocktail party at the Baja Lobster Co. will feature a live performance by Los Cosmopolitans, as they launch their new album with original music and lyrics.Â
The VIP closing cocktail will be held at Barómetro Restaurant Lounge along with the grand closing nautical-themed “Cabo Marine Party†to be held at the Passion Club inside the ME by Meliá resort, where awards will be given to the night’s best dressed.Â
Official event sponsors include Puerto ParaÃso Mall, Luxury Avenue Boutique Mall and Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa, which together form the Marina Golden Zone. Principal supporters include the Los Cabos Conventions & Visitors Bureau, the Tourism Department of the Los Cabos Municipality, Marquis Los Cabos Resort and Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort. Others will soon be announced.
For more information, contact Sergio Igartua at sergio@grupoigartua.com