Fort Lauderdale is the largest yachting centre in the United States, with yards, marinas and crew agencies lining the New River and the Intracoastal.
Season
Busiest from autumn through spring. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late autumn is the focal point of the year.
Dockwalking here
Possible but less central than in Europe — the industry is spread across many yards and marinas rather than one quay, and a car helps. Crew agencies carry more weight here than a walk does.
Facilities
The deepest support industry anywhere: refit yards, suppliers, agencies and training schools all in one city.