The 17th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar/Captain Morgan Rum Lighted Boat Parade was held last Saturday, December 15th.

The night was filled with wonder, creativity and originality. Great Job Mariners, Well Done!!! Thank you for a magical and inspiring holiday gift.

A fleet of 28 vessels, ranging from a self-built 16 foot solar powered boat to a classic 125 Schooner, delighted an awestruck crowd at the Historic Seaport and Key West Harbor.

Judges and spectators alike thought it was the best maritime parade ever!!!

And the Winners Are���..

1. 34� Ticon Ketch � Independence Mike & Peggy Bankester
Theme: �HO HO HO and a Bottle of Rum�
Out of Boca Chica Marina ---- They would like you to remember our troops.

The first place winner was all decked out with a large Christmas tree, dolphins leaping, a barrel of rum and Santa Claus turning into Captain Morgan. You can�t get more Caribbean Christmas than that!

2. 65� Catamaran � Party Cat Greg Johnson/Donny Kirkpatrick
Sponsor: Sunset Party Cat, Inc.
Theme: � Santa�s Sleigh Ride �

Reindeer jet ski�s pulled Santa�s Sleigh with lighted reins. There were presents, a Christmas tree and even milk and cookies for Santa. The sleigh was a spectacular sight with thousands of lights.

3. 25� Cuddy Cabin � Miss Quin Key Del & Marge Asburn
Theme: �A Key West Christmas Ornament� � Ornament is 20�

A dazzling display of a 20� lighted ornament that turned, spun, went up and down and changed colors. A definite crowd favorite!

4. 85� Schooner Hindu Kevin Foley
Theme: �Tropical Island Christmas�

5. 125� S/V Liberty Clipper Rob James
2 Masted Gaft Rigged Schooner Wharf
Theme: Merry Hanu-quanza-mas To All

6. 40� Catamaran � South of Reality Byron Doane
Theme: �Twas the Night Before Christmas�

7. 42� M/V Key Limey Simon & Mimi Stafford
Torez-Power Lobster/Stone Crab Working Boat
Theme: Santa �Return of Stone Crab Claws� in Paradise�.

8. 57� M/V Peter Glading Robert Keely
Teknicraft aluminum catamaran built in Seattle in 2006
Mission: To Serve and Protect Our Natural Resources
Sponsor: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Theme: �Salute to Marine Life�

9. 47� Buddy Davis - David Brian Jewelers David Brian
Theme: �Santa�s Workshop�

10. 83� Wooden S/V Schooner Appledore Perry Davis
Theme: �White Christmas�

11. 39� Monroe Trawler � War Horse Clint Jones
Sponsor: Cowboy Bills
Theme: �Rock n� Roll Christmas�

12. 40� Marine Trader Trawler � Transition Michael Kesead
Theme: �Caribbean Christmas�
Sponsor: JIATFS � Truman Annex

The rest of our awesome nautical parade fleet, {in no particular order}
You looked GREAT!

COAST GUARD Captain Bo Sellers 47� USCG Life Boat

SEBAGO & Captain Morgan Catamaran

ENERGIZER Captain Jerry Fowler Solar Power Boat

ISLAND BELLE Captain Carl Peachy 35� Schooner

KEY WEST FURY Captain John Ocasio 65� Catamaran

REAL CLOWNS Captain Bounce Small Motor Vessel

ISLAND DIVER CaptainKaren Chaustit 42� Burpee Motor Vessel

SOUTHERN GIRL Captain Bob Papke 48� Maxum Motor Boat

SEA SPORT Captain Hugh Johnson 20� Sea Sport

TABASCO Captain Colby Fisher 43� Sloop

STIR CRAZY Captain Nick Hogen 17� Boston Whaler

PRO LINE Captain John Wagner 24� Pro-Line

SOMEWHERE HOT Captain Alex 33� Motor Yacht

ISLAND TIME Captain Randy Sublette 40� Sea Ray

PRODUCER Captain George Kennedy 55� Sea Ray

GRATEFUL RED Captain Ken Johnson Sailing Sloop
 

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