๐Ÿคฟ Water Sports Events

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Water sports events in the Florida Keys are mostly dive-related, but the calendar is wider than that. The Underwater Music Festival at Looe Key Reef in July is the most famous. John Pennekamp runs reef-dive events and underwater clean-ups year-round. Key West has a steady stream of fishing tournaments, paddleboard races, and the Swim Around Key West in June. Islamorada hosts kayak fishing tournaments and SUP races. Add in turtle-watch programs at the various state parks and you've got events on the water nearly every weekend in season.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the Underwater Music Festival?
Run by the Lower Keys Chamber every July at Looe Key Reef. Music is piped underwater while divers and snorkelers attend, often in elaborate costumes. Held the second Saturday of July. Proceeds benefit reef protection.
What other water-sports events run in the Florida Keys?
The Swim Around Key West in June is the biggest swim event. SUP races run year-round in Islamorada and Key West. John Pennekamp runs regular reef dives and underwater clean-ups. Kayak fishing tournaments cluster in cooler months.