Blessing the Fleet slated for Feb. 10

The 47th annual St. Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade will take place beginning at 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 10 on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.

Boat of all shapes and sizes will receive a blessing as they pass the review boat with multi-faith clergy for protection on the waters in the coming year.

There is no fee to participate.

Boats are asked to assemble by 12 noon north of marker G7 (27.236, 80310), and stand by VHF channel 78 for further directions. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Event sponsors include Flanigan’s, Hi-Tide Boat Lfits, MarineMax and Meridian Marine and Yacht Club. Proceeds from the event will go to River Kidz and the Rivers Coalition to help promote a safe, healthy and ecologically balanced St. Lucie River estuary.

For more information, visit www.TheBlessingoftheFleet.com.