In Florida, the boating capital of the world,  the British are significantly involved in all aspects of the marine and sailing business.   No surprise--we are an island nation, a maritime seafaring nation with [once!] the greatest navy in the world.    The Tony Blair government decimated our mighty navy, but our love of the sea remains.   Hence, Florida attracts British sailors in huge numbers. You'll find British salesmen at most yachtbrokerages.    You'll find British owners of boats in all Florida ports. British captains and crews are common on yachts chartered out of Florida.     British sailing instructors abound in South Florida. Brits are marine surveyors, in the marine insurance industry and all aspects of the yacht brokerage and delivery business.    Ft. Lauderdale, host to the world's largest boat show, every October, is the epicentre for Brits in the boating biz. Many of them gather at Waxy O'Connor's Pub [954] 525-9299 on SE 17th Causeway, to swap sailing tales and network. In Ft. Lauderdale you will find droves of marine support businesses and crew placement agencies, many with British staff.
 

FT. LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW--the biggest in the world,  it attracts a major British presence, with exhibitors, brokers and buyers from the UK returning year after year. The event is organised [brilliantly!] by a Ft. Lauderdale events company Show Management, whose Vice President Andy Doole is British.   The Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show takes place every October. SHOW INFO: www.showmanagement.com

Power or sailboat repairs   Global Marine Service & Repair, Inc. run by expert British sailing veteran Stuart Dodd can take care of repairs, routine maintenance, upgrades or refits on 40 to 90 ft. power boats or sail boats.   An experienced team is available to deal with all your needs.   They can also advise and recommend other reputable companies in the Fort Lauderdale area to solve your every maritime problem. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or [954] 612-1600. Stuart is a charter member of FABB, the Florida Association of British Business and a longtime Florida resident.

MOTORYACHT FOR SALE [see photo below] :       This elegant classic James Silver Westwind 63' Pilothouse Motoryacht is one of the few if not the only  Silver located in or near US waters. Built on the Clyde in 1931, she's an example of British culture from the golden age.  Whether cruising with hospitality customers, VIP charter or smartly at her berth,  this yacht will advertise and promote your enterprise.  Seen in "CASINO ROYALE" and "MASTER OF THE GAME" among other films and rich in British history, she performed valiantly at Dunkirk. She is a true " Gentleman's yacht " ready to live aboard and entertain in style. She has all the comforts and amenities to make her a true 'fantasy' home on the water.    During her cruising years on Long Island Sound Helena Mary was judged "Queen of the Fleet" in the Regatta of Classic Yachts in Mystic, Ct.   The owner wishes to find a new master who will care for 
her fondly as have he and his father before him.  Asking $100K.  To view, by appointment contact Paul [ 904] 536 6505  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SAILING LESSONS--WANT YOUR MASTER'S LICENCE? Internationally accredited maritime training facility, with many British instructors, offering modular courses worldwide from introduction to boating through to MCA Yachtmaster Ocean. CONTACT Yachtmasters in Ft. Lauderdale. Call [954] 779-7764 www.yachtmaster.com

WANT TO HIRE EXPERIENCED BRITISH CREW--who are the best, of course!
Contact CREW UNLIMITED in Ft. Lauderdale [954] 462-4624 OR CREW NETWORK also in Ft. Lauderdale [954] 467-9777