Boats

River Romp challenges sailors to test their skills in a dynamic racing environment while fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and growth.

For the first time since before Hurricane Ian in 2022, powerboat racing competition ROAR Offshore is returning to Fort Myers Beach. It will take place at Margaritaville Beach Resort from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. Town Council members approved requests to waive the island's noise ordinance and use town property on Monday.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91, Fort Myers Beach is hosting a “Boat America” Responsible Boating Course. It’s designed to prevent accidents and decrease the risk of death for local boaters, with summer boating season beginning.

Lee County Parks & Recreation announces upcoming improvements at the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, where an articulated concrete block mat will be installed to protect the ramp from erosion caused by boat loading and unloading.

Construction is set to start Monday on the Sanibel Boat Ramp Dock Replacement Project with the boat ramp expected to be closed for up to 60 days, weather permitting.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Fort Myers Beach Flotilla 91 is promoting water safety awareness in the summer heat.

Florida is the boating capital of the USA. With over one million registered vessels and over $6.4 Billion in boating sales, the waters are always packed during a holiday weekend.

In observance of National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Wiggins Pass Flotilla is hosting events to celebrate and educate in Southwest Florida. National Safe Boating Week will take place from May 17 through May 23 this year. Florida is one of the most popular states for boating, with 81 percent of the state’s boating deaths being caused by drowning. Here is a full list of local National Safe Boating Week events.

FWC is helping local law enforcement to identify and recover derelict boats from the storm.

The 35th Annual Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Christmas Boat Parade took to the waters to kick off the holiday season after having to cancel last year due to Hurricane Ian.