2020 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Team Crown Bay Marina at the 61st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and Produced by Informa Markets, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Is the Largest In-Water Boat Show in the World

Our goal was to promote St. Thomas as the wonderful destination it is with its gorgeous and pristine surroundings, and of course our marina with its full range of shore side faculties and new amenities. We had the chance to talk with a lot of Captain’s and everyone was happy to hear about how well we were doing since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. https://www.flibs.com/en/home.html

Crown Bay Marina hosts the second annual “Irmageddon” Poker Run 2019

The Crown Bay Marina’s second annual Irmageddon Poker Run brought together the boating community, the marina, and Virgin Islands local youth through the St. Thomas Boys and Girls Club on Sunday.

The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a ceremonial helicopter flyover, followed by a search and rescue demonstration outside the entrance of Crown Bay Marina. Rescue swimmer Phoenix Hannah was deployed mid-air and simulated the recovery of a distressed swimmer.

Hannah then swam 103 meters to the docks of Crown Bay Marina where he addressed the gathered boaters and dignitaries wishing everyone a safe and fun day on the water.

For the poker run, the boats followed a route visiting hard hit areas including Cruz Bay on St. John, Coki Beach, Brewers Beach, Honeymoon Beach on Water Island and finishing at Crown Bay Marina.

Shamara Capitolin was the poker run winner. The winner of the first Miss Irmageddon contest was Lekia Gumbs, who received a crown made by Crown Bay Marina owner Kosei Ohno from powerline debris that was recovered from the roadside following Hurricane Irma.

A number of law enforcement agencies participated in the event.

Irmageddon Poker Run - Daily News Staff

Crown Bay Marina’s Irmageddon trophy, designed and handcrafted by marina owner Kosei Ohno.

The boating community came together on Sunday for the Crown Bay Marina’s inaugural
Irmageddon Poker Run.
The boats followed a route visiting areas that were hard hit by September’s hurricanes,
including Cruz Bay on St. John, Coki Point and Brewers Bay on St. Thomas, and Honeymoon
Beach on Water Island.
Crown Bay Marina’s Irmageddon trophy, designed and handcrafted by marina owner Kosei Ohno.
The winner, David McDonnell, will have his name inscribed on a unique trophy that was
handcrafted by Crown Bay Marina owner Kosei Ohno from a telephone pole that was shattered
by Hurricane Irma.
“I decided we would create an event to show the world we were not defeated by the storm, but
we would rebuild. We would recover. We would continue to see beauty in all things,” said
Ohno in a news release. “The diamond shield on the face of the trophy reminds us that we are
a diamond in the rough — that beauty can come from what may seem like an insignifcant
rock but when hard work and dedication are applied to that rock, what emerges is a work of art
of immense value for all to behold.”
Coming in second and third in the poker run was Ranney Laronde, with three jacks and three
fives, respectively. The Best Dressed award went to Boyce Bryan, of “Unexpected,” who also
won for Best Paint.
Best Paint: Boyce Bryan, Boat Name “Unexpected.”

Crown Bay Marina at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2016

The team at Crown Bay Marina is excited and getting ready to attend the 2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Please come see us and we'll be happy to give you details about Crown Bay, our unique offers, brochures, and special welcome-surprises for our booth guests.

We'll be located at the Dockwalk Captains' Hideout in Bahia Mar, which we proudly sponsor.

The Captains’ Hideout provides a space for superyacht captains and crew to relax and get away from the stress of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. To join us at the Hideout, please register in advance of the show here.

As well as providing complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments to hard-working crew, the private area is a great place for crew to catch up with old crewmates and industry contacts. In addition, high-speed Internet, soothing massages and a selection of activities and competitions are on offer for crew to enjoy in their limited downtime.

The Dockwalk Captains’ Hideout, which offers professional networking opportunities throughout the day, is supplemented by The Dockwalk Party, a fun-filled evening event for crews to enjoy together after a long day’s work. Organised by Boat International Media in conjunction with Dockwalk magazine, the Dockwalk Captains’ Hideout caters specifically to a highly targeted global audience, representative of our readership that we know inside out.

What: Crown Bay Marina at FLIBS 2016 (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show)
When: November 3-7, 2016
Our booth: Dockwalk Captains' Hideout • Bahia Mar Hotel • Commodore Ballroom

Clyde Tapp and Liza Lord are returning to represent Crown Bay Marina at FLIBS 2016.

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