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Fort Myers Offshore Sets Record With 75-Boat Spring Fun Run

OL Admin Published April 12, 2026 Last reviewed April 2026
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Fort Myers Offshore Sets Record With 75-Boat Spring Fun Run

Fort Myers Offshore Sets Record With 75-Boat Spring Fun Run

Fort Myers Offshore (FMO) just wrapped up the biggest event in its 19-season history. The Spring Fun Run, presented by WMF Watercraft & Marine, drew a record-setting 75-boat fleet through Southwest Florida waters — and Scrapyard Media was there to capture every second.

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Video by Scrapyard Media — produced for Speed On The Water

What Is Fort Myers Offshore?

FMO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit powerboat club based in Southwest Florida. Their mission goes beyond fun runs — they raise funds and award academic scholarships to local high school graduates pursuing higher education.

Now in its 19th season, the club runs 8 events per year, ranging from day trips to Marco Island and Cayo Costa beach raft-ups, to multi-day overnight treks like their recent Hawks Cay weekend in the Florida Keys.

2025/2026 Season Highlights

  • Season Opener — Marco Island Yacht Club (October 2025)
  • Turkey Run — Hyatt House Naples, scholarship fundraiser (November 2025)
  • Holiday Run — The Riviera (December 2025)
  • FMB Run — Salty Sam’s Marina, sponsored by Concept Boats (January 2026)
  • Sweetheart Run — Junkanoo Below Deck (February 2026)
  • Spring Fun Run — Three Fisherman, record 75 boats (March 2026)
  • Cayo Costa Beach Raft-Up — 64 boats (April 2026)
  • Season Finale — Riviera Bar & Grill, Punta Gorda (April 25, 2026)

Why FMO Matters

This isn’t just about fast boats and good times. Every FMO event includes silent auctions, raffles, and fundraisers that go directly to student scholarships. Custom firearms, VIP experiences, detailing kits, engine service certificates — they pull out all the stops to raise money.

The club requires all participants to wear PFDs while underway and captains must use lanyard kill switches. Safety first, always.

Get Involved

If you’re in Southwest Florida and you’ve got a performance boat, FMO is the club to join. Membership gets you into most events for free, and you’ll be running alongside some of the nicest boats on the Gulf Coast.

Visit Fort Myers Offshore →

Follow FMO on their website at ftmyersoffshore.com for event registration, membership info, and upcoming runs.

Related: FMO Forum · The Weekender Event Calendar

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