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BOAT PARADES 2008 Once again the Fin’s and friends met at Mike Yagmin’s dock for the annual holiday tradition of decorating Mike’s yacht the "Main Squeeze". For two days we all labored away preparing the Squeeze for its winter role. Christmas lights by the thousands were arranged and strung on the Squeeze and eight plus reindeer. This year a new sleigh was created and added to the stern of the Squeeze. The reindeer, with their new coats of lights, took their positions on the port and starboard railings. Rudolf moved up to his place at the bow to lead the way. Santa watched everything from atop the canopy. Five days later the first of several Boat Parade’s began. The Fin’s and guests boarded the Squeeze early Friday evening. Together, they brought a bountiful smorgasbord of foods and refreshments. Then the generator was started the switch was flipped and all the lights flashed on. The Squeeze was once again magically transformed into a "Winter Wonderland" on water. The Squeeze then left the dock to motor on to the location where it would take its position amongst the other vessels in line for the parade. From then on and throughout the evening captain Mike skillfully maneuvered his yacht through the many narrow canals where people were lined up to greet us. On board we waved and enthusiastically yelled "Merry Christmas" to our audience standing ashore. The crowds of people watching waved and cheered back. Spirits ran very high that evening. Afterwards, not a soul departed without a smile on their face. |
| Madeira beach judged Mike’s yacht to be the best of the show and rewarded him with a $ 500 cash prize! |
| Treasure Island officials honored Mike with the First Place Award for his class and a "Weekend on the Town". |
BOAT PARADES 2006
| The Sunshine Fins and friends got together for the annual decorating of Mike Yagmin's yacht, 'The 'MAIN SQUEEZE' for the Christmas boat parade events. It took several thousand lights and a lot of tedious work to assemble this show piece. The efforts were well worth it. |
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The 'Main Squeeze' won FIRST PLACE in the Teasure Island Boat Parade and took home a $ 250
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At the Indian Rocks Beach
Parade Mike's yacht came in second which won him $ 250 cash plus several dinner gift certificates. |
