November 28, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Southport Winterfest Flotilla Celebrates 29th Year of Lighting Up the Waterfront
Southport, NC – The enchanting Southport Winterfest Flotilla, now in its 29th year, is set to illuminate the waterfront on Saturday, December 9, at 6 p.m. This cherished tradition, sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., and the City of Southport, promises a dazzling display of Christmas lights reflecting off the serene waters.
A huge thank you to this years’ registrants:
| Participant | Size | Name | Home Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| USCG | RIB | USCG Station – Oak Island | |
| Royce Potter | 55′ | Cape Point | Old Yacht Basin |
| Walter Faulkner | 44′ | Blast Off | St. James Marina |
| Ken Harris | 34′ | Martinis & Dreams | Morningstar Marina |
| Bill Wagner | 25′ | Hooked on a Feeling | St. James Marina |
| Don Feather | 44′ | Sea Escape | Safe Harbor |
| Terry Hoben | 27′ | Dual Porpoise | Morningstar Marina |
| Marshall Crumpler | 45′ | Our Treasure | Safe Harbor |
| Jim Shinn | 35′ | Halcyon | Morningstar Marina |
| Chuck Archer | 21′ | Loco Jo’s | Residence |
| A.J. Cascio | 25′ | Mac Daddy | Residence |
| Kimrey Jordan | 21′ | Residence | |
| Michael Ray | 44′ | Southern Comfort II | Morningstar Marina |
| Josh Spence | 26′ | Playin’ Hooky | Residence |
| Sailboats | |||
| Walter Plaine | 34′ | Dream CATcher | St. James Marina |
| Doug Spencer | 42′ | Legacy | Deep Point Marina |
| Travis Gannon | 36′ | Delirious | Morningstar Marina |
| Richard Bandera | 28′ | Lucky Tiger | Old Yacht Basin |
| William “Mickey” Finn | 22′ | Mona Lisa | Morningstar Marina |
Residents and visitors alike are invited to bring chairs and blankets to the Southport Waterfront. The flotilla route will showcase an array of vessels, from Old American Fish to just before Deep Point Marina. The route will then wind its way back to Old American Fish and the Yacht Basin. Some vessels will proceed on past Oak Island and St James Marina to Midway Road Bridge, but they will be under each individual captain’s command and control. The USCG may escort them at the USCG’s discretion.
Students from the Southport Elementary School Art Program will serve as judges, evaluating the sail, power, and paddle boats participating in the flotilla.
For more information and to register, visit cityofsouthport.com/winterfest-2023/.
Allayna Dail
Assistant Director, Department of Community Relations
910-457-0665 O | 910-368-5055 C
203 East Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
www.cityofsouthport.com
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About Southport Winterfest Flotilla:
The Southport Winterfest Flotilla is an annual holiday tradition that brings together the Southport community to celebrate the magic of Christmas on the waterfront. Now in its 29th year, the flotilla continues to enchant residents and visitors alike with a stunning display of festive lights on the water.
