Small Craft Advisory: Officials Warn Against Boating During Gasparilla

Aaargh, the high seas are roaring.

The Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla announced on Friday that they will be rerouting their course during Gasparilla, and small boaters are advised to not follow route.

The Krewe says the Jose Gasparilla ship will start their course from Port Tampa Bay at noon. Then they will sail through the Ybor Channel, around Harbour Island and into the Seddon Channel where the pirates will demand the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor at the Tampa Convention Center. They are expected to arrive at 1 pm, according to WTSP.

Not only will the route change for the pirates, but small boat owners are being warned to not trail behind the ship, due a small craft advisory that will be in effect until 7 pm on Saturday.

[Source: WTSP]

Gasparilla Pirate Festival is is Saturday, January 29. All this week, places are getting ready for the big invasion. See how your favorite Tampa Bay places, organizations, and personalities are getting ready for the big day.

The Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla invaded City Hall on Tuesday to demand the key to the city. However, Mayor Castor refused to give it up.

University of South Florida mascot is gearin' up for the big parade with green and gold beads.

Sparkman Wharf is ready to see all of your pirate costumes on Saturday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have a game on Saturday, and they have their jerseys ready.

Ever wonder how the boat gets prepped?

If you've ever been close to the ship, you know these things can get loud.

Definitely gonna be chilly.

The Florida Aquarium wants you to know that you can donate your beads to them after the festivities. You could even get a discount on a ticket.

https://myq105.com/author/kcooper/feed/