Boating & Fishing Insider

Word is spreading that the folks who build Hewes, Maverick, Pathfinder and Cobia boats will unveil exciting new boats. Credit: Charlie Johnson/Hewes/Maverick/Pathfinder

Get your tickets online now to Florida's biggest boat show, the Miami Boat Show, which takes place Feb. 16 - 20. Your ticket includes a one-year magazine subscription to your choice of Yachting, Boating, Saltwater Sportsman, Cruising World, Transworld Surf or Flying.

Group tickets are available for groups of 20 or more, as well as five-day passes for individuals. When you purchase 20 tickets at regular price you receive five free. Call 954-441-3231 for details or send an e-mail to Cathy Rick-Joule at crick-joule@nmma.org. 

Featured events include the Dive & Travel Harbor presented by US Dive Shows. It's a dive show within the boat show. Check out the latest gear and dive travel options.

Parents of young anglers or parents that hope their kids will get into fishing should check out the FishingKids feature. FishingKids encourages children to outside through action-packed stories. In Capt. Mike Holliday's first book, The Monster of White Bear Lake, the story’s heroes, Spinner and Bobber, learn about the importance of friendship and teamwork. The first 250 children to visit the show on Saturday, Sunday and Monday will receive a FREE FishingKids book.

Sailors delight in the Strictly Sail event where folks can get a free cruise with a sailing expert, take a free sailing seminar and check out a wide variety of vessels.

Word is that rivalries are heating up between boat manufacturers and that some remarkable new fishing boats will be unveiled on the show floor.

There's something at the Miami Boat Show for everyone and plenty of fun.