This event started in 1952 when locals decided to launch this event to honor the famous navigator Christopher Columbus. A bronze sculpture was commissioned to celebrate this event. In 1954 the first Regatta was held regrouping 24 boats, this number increased to thousands vessels nowadays. It is a very popular Miami event, locals as well as visitors love it.

If you are coming to Miami for the event, you must know that A Miami yacht can be chatered for the week end, or a Miami Boat can be rented on a daily basis. Visitors may also decide to stay in a Miami hotel or a Miami vacation rental property.