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The Plywood Regatta Returns for its 29th Year

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is proud to announce the 29th Annual Plywood Regatta, a two-day boat-building and racing event taking place April 25–26, 2026, for the second year at Snyder Park and The FORT Pickleball, South Florida’s premier pickleball and lifestyle destination.

Held each spring, the Plywood Regatta brings together students, educators, mentors, volunteers, and marine industry professionals for a weekend focused on hands-on learning, teamwork, and careers on the water. Now in its 29th year, the event will span two locations, with Day 1 boatbuilding at Snyder Park and Day 2 racing and awards at The FORT Pickleball. Middle school and high school students will design and build seaworthy boats in a single day using only plywood, zip ties, 5200 fast-cure caulk, and marine grade paint. The following day, the boats are launched and raced in heats as teams compete across multiple divisions.

More than a race, the Plywood Regatta introduces young marine enthusiasts and the broader community to the craft of boat building and the excitement of recreational boating. Proceeds support MIASF’s marine education initiatives and scholarship fund, which in 2025 awarded $15,000 to graduating high school seniors pursuing marine-related careers. This year’s event is made possible through the support of dedicated industry partners and sponsors:

  • CORE Construction – Admiral Sponsor

  • The FORT Pickleball and City of Fort Lauderdale– Venue Host(s) and Partner(s)

  • Rolly Marine – Official T-Shirt Sponsor

  • Diesel Services of America – Materials Sponsor

  • RPM Diesel Services – Overall Winner’s Cup Sponsor

  • Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club – Top Team Award Sponsor

  • Major In-Kind Sponsors– Seafarer Marine, Gold Coast Marine Distributor, 3M, Interlux, TGL Environmental, Atlantic Marine Power Systems, Teak Decking Systems, Informa Markets, Allini Water Filters, Metric Marine

And a heartfelt thank you to our many additional sponsors (listed below) who continue to support this inspiring and impactful event.

Saturday, April 25, 2026Boat building and decorating | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Snyder Park3299 SW 4th AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Sunday, April 26, 2026Racing heats and award ceremony | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: The FORT Pickleball891 SW 34th St.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Additional information available at plywoodregatta.com

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