Whether you enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing or swimming, Broward County has it all. For the daredevil at heart, we even have windsurfing and parasailing. Boating and Yachting Yachts, sailboats, ski boats and windsurfers colorfully dot the horizon on any given afternoon. With over 165 miles of navigable waterway Fort Lauderdale has become known as the boating and yachting capital of the world. Fishing With the warm Gulf Stream just off-shore and the outlying reefs for protection, fishing is unsurpassed in South Florida.
Charter boats are readily available at most local marinas.
There are also many fishing piers which dot the shoreline along Broward County's coastal waters. The International Swimming Hall of Fame attracts major national and international meets in swimming, diving and other aquatic sports. In addition, the Hall of Fame Museum is dedicated to honoring great moments in swimming history. Baseball Major league baseball arrived in South Florida when the Florida Marlins began playing in 1993 at Joe Robbie Stadium. Call for schedule and ticket information.