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Upcoming Events/Meetings

2009 Space Coast Racing & Cruising Calendar
BoatBrevard.com Local boater's resource to all the best boating in Central Florida, Space Coast, Brevard County with upcoming boat events and information about the islands.
Comprehensive Maritime Management Master Plan (CM3P) Development Working Group public meetings

Annual Space Coast Boating Week and Waterfest

The Brevard Marine Advisory Council was proud to support the first annual Space Coast Boating Week and Waterfest which ran from May 8 - 17, 2009 and was a huge success. The boating week promotes and highlights the economic and recreational benefits associated with our unique waterways. If your organization is interested in participating in next year's or future year's events, please contact Ernie Brown, Director, Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office (NRMO,) at ernest.brown@brevardcounty.us or Matt Culver, NRMO Boating and Waterways Program Coordinator, at matt.culver@brevardcounty.us .

Brevard County’s waterways are environmental, recreational, and economic resources that are critical to our community. Access to these waters provides citizens opportunities including, but not limited to, power-boating, sailing, fishing, paddling, and nature viewing.

Florida is the #1 destination for marine recreation in the United States, with Brevard County currently supporting over 35,000 registered vessels and recreational expenditures on the Indian River Lagoon generating approximately $14 million annually in tax revenues.

The Brevard Marine Advisory Council and the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office work together to highlight the events associated with the Annual Space Coast Boating Week and Waterfest. However, neither the Brevard Marine Advisory Council nor the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and associated County Offices and Departments, are responsible for the activities, materials and/or content encountered at these events.

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners Resolution establishing the first annual Space Coast Boating Week and Waterfest

Brevard County Natural Resources Mgt. Office Boating & Waterways Program

Brevard County's Boating and Waterways Program works to align the needs and resources of the County's extensive waterways. The program ensures the safety and enjoyment of the general public and is working to find a balance between the environmental, recreational, and commercial needs of the region, now and into the future.

Brevard County Marine Advisory Council (BMAC)

The Brevard County Marine Advisory Council provides advice and guidance to the Board of County Commissioners. The scope of work includes all marine related issues to ensure a well maintained, safe, healthy and friendly marine environment for the residents and visiting users of our marine resources. The BMAC meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at the Government Center, Building C, 2nd floor, Space Coast Room, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, 32940. The meeting is held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and is open to the public.

U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 17-6

Coast Guard Auxiliary District Seven, Eastern Region, Flotilla 17-6 is located in Central Brevard County and has an area of responsibility (AOR) from the 528 Bridge to the Pineda Causeway. Flotilla 17-6 routinely presents public safety classes, performs courtesy vessel safety checks, visits marine dealers, performs safety patrols afloat and ashore, augments active duty personnel where needed, and supports other missions as directed by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Banana River Sail and Power Squadron

Organized in 1956, the Banana River Sail and Power Squadron is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom. Banana River Sail and Power Squadron has some 150 members serving the South Brevard Area.

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