Fall Events: Get Your Scuttlebutt Out There!
Autumn’s not just for the leaf peepers — check out these fun boating events throughout the southeast this fall.
Carolina Beach, Wilmington, NC
The Carolina Beach Centennial Boat Parade | September 6, 2025
Carolina Beach celebrates 100 years in style with a festive daytime flotilla parade, showcasing fishing boats and cruisers of all kinds, coasting down from Snows Cut to the Carolina Beach Boat Basin. Those who register their craft get to display with an exclusive Centennial Boat Flag. Proceeds raised will benefit the Carolina Beach Inlet Association. For more information, visit: kure-beach.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/event/cb100%3a-centennial-flotilla/7953/
Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival | September 19-20, 2025
The colorful Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival at Carolina Beach, hosted by The Island Men charity organization, is a creative two-day event with dressed up boats and teams racing to compete for a variety of awards, from 1st place for each division, to most spirited and best costumes. Each team of 11 will gather at the Caroline Beach Marina to compete, alongside festivities, food and drink, and onlookers looking to cheer each team on. Visit theislandmen.com/product/carolina-beach-dragon-boat-regatta/ to learn more.
Hilton Head, SC
Hilton Head Multi Hull 50th Anniversary Beach Regatta | October 31 - November 2, 2025
Hosted by the South Carolina Yacht Club, the Regatta welcomes all beach-launched multihull sailboats to a medium-distance race on Friday and buoy racing on Saturday and Sunday. The event also features a race clinic hosted by Joe Bennett from Wildwind Sailing Adventures. The clinic features water coaching and beachside instructional white board sessions to include boat set up, race strategy and rules, upwind and downwind techniques, and more. Visit regattanetwork.com/event/29705 for more.
Jacksonville & St. Augustine, Florida
Some of the best boating events in the southeast are internationally recognized boat shows particularly throughout Florida. Make sure to look for a copy of Southeast Scuttlebutt at one of these upcoming events!
Orlando Boat Show | Sept 5–7, 2025 orlandoboatshow.com
Daytona Boat Show | Sept 26–28, 2025 daytonaboatshow.com
Ft. Lauderdale Int’l Boat Show | Oct 29–Nov 2, 2025 flibs.com/en/home
Fort Myers Boat Show | November 13- 16, 2025 goboatingflorida.com/boating-shows/2025-fort-myers-boat-show/
Vero Beach Fall Boat Show | Nov. 22-23, 2025 verobeachboatshow.com
Multiple Fishing Tournaments | October 4th & 11th
For those on the northeast coast of Florida looking to put their reel skills to the test, the 2nd Annual 904 Redfish Tournament taking place on October 4th allows boaters throughout Jacksonville and St. Augustine to participate in this competition. There is a grand prize for the 1st place winner, while money raised from the event will benefit the American Heart Association. If Redfish aren’t your ideal game, the Jacksonville School for Autism will be hosting the 16th annual Flounder Pounder on October 11th, with a potential grand prize of $10K.
Redfish Tournament, visit: 904redfishtournament.com/
Flounder Pounder, visit: flounderpounderjax.com/
Key West, FL
Race World Offshore Key West Series | November 2nd - 9th, 2025
The Race World Offshore (RWO) Key West World Championship is an unparalleled offshore powerboat racing event that draws the world’s top teams. These boats reach speeds upwards of 140 mph The Championship features three full days of competitive racing, supplemented by a full week of events including race village, VIP parties, and a harbor-side boat parade along Duval Street. Visit: raceworldoffshore.com/key-west to learn how to enter.
