ST. PETERSBURG, FL (Oct. 26, 2005 ) — Strictly Sail® St. Petersburg is debuting a lineup of exciting new sailboats and featuring appearances by sailing legends as part of its four-day show Nov. 3-6 at a new location —Spa Beach at the base of the St. Petersburg Pier, also known as “The Pier.” Hurricane Wilma did not affect the show or hotel facilities and all plans for Strictly Sail St. Petersburg and “Sailing for Miracles” events are moving forward as originally planned.

Sailors from throughout the Gulf Coast and Southeast will gather for this “ Southern Sailabration of Sail” that includes the debut of many sailboats, including: the stunning aft cockpit Island Packet 440, the sleek center cockpit cruiser Hunter 45, the all-new trailerable pocket cruiser Hunter 25 and the family friendly Island Packet BigFish™ and many more. Close to 100 sailboats will be on display in the water and on land at Strictly Sail St. Petersburg.

Plus, two enormous tents will be jam-packed with more than 150 international exhibitors displaying the best the sailing industry has to offer in sailing gear, charter companies, electronics and technologies. World adventure cruisers, authors and experts in navigation, software and equipment will share their stories and knowledge through the show’s extensive seminar program.

Show attendees also can enjoy the chance to take a free sailboat ride through the show’s “Discover Sailing” program, a national introduction-to-sailing program that seeks to attract more newcomers to become sailors. Sign up early as the boats fill up fast.

A special highlight of this year’s show is “Sailing for Miracles,” a series of fun sailing events featuring celebrity sailors. “Sailing for Miracles” is a joint fund raising event for All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and the Southeastern Sailing Industries Association (SESIA). (For more details, visit www.sailingformiracles.org )

Sailing legends Allison Jolly, Ted Irwin, Charley Morgan, Frank Butler, Mark Ploch, Ted Hood, Steve Pettengill, Olaf Harken, Jen French and Halsey Herreshoff will skipper a Masters Under Sail regatta. The “Sailing for Miracles” events are as follows:

Masters Under Sail VIP Cocktail Party
Friday, November 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
The public is cordially invited to a “Masters Under Sail” cocktail party that kicks off the “Sailing for Miracles” fundraiser on November 4, at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Meet your favorite sailing celebrities and join in the fun of a silent auction for great values on special items for sailing enthusiasts. The cocktail party is a joint fund raising event for the Southeastern Sailing Industries Association (SESIA) and All Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $50 per person donation and can by purchased at www.sailingformiracles.org Tickets include two free beverages and a variety of hors d’ oeuvres.

Mother Tubber “Re-gretta”
Saturday, November 5, 2005 , 1:00 p.m.
Strictly Sail St. Petersburg Show-- Spa Beach at The St. Petersburg Pier
Come out and sail your own festively and creatively decorated boat on the 5th, regardless of size or type, in a fun sailing parade. Entry is FREE and open to the public and the skipper of each boat enjoys a free weekend pass to the boat show. More great prizes awarded to the best, (and worst!) participants—including first prize: 25 cases of Heineken. An