Rules & Regulations

Rules & Information

• A MANDATORY MEETING before the event of ALL BOAT CAPTAINS or their designated representatives will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the South Padre Island Convention Center (7355 Padre Blvd.). Boat numbers and instructions will be provided.

• Boats will meet at the Sea Ranch Marina on Saturday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m.

• Participants must stay in the assigned order during judging.

• All boats equipped with VHF radios must monitor Channel 68 for instructions.

• All boats must maintain proper spacing for safety.

• Small, low-powered boats must give way in restricted channels.

• NO POLITICAL ADVERTISING IS ALLOWED.

• For additional information, please contact April Brown at april@sopadre.com or 956-761-8392.

Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the following categories. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Overall Boats. Prizes will be awarded, and winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner immediately following the boat parade.

Categories 

• Commercial Boats

• Medium/Large Boats (25 ft. & over)

• Small/Medium Boats (24 ft. & under)

Judging

Vessels will be judged based on the following criteria:

• First Impression

• Theme

• Special Effect

• Amount of Lights