Bass tournament: The Bass-N-Fools has its 36th annual Giblets and Gravy Team Bass tournament Nov. 15 on Lake Okeechobee out of Clewiston. Register in advance at BJ’s Bait and Tackle in Plantation or call 954-475-0248.
Swordfish tournament: The Dirty Bird Swordfish Tournament is Nov. 14. Registration starts at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at RJ Boyle Studio at 5040 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point and features a barbecue. The entry fee is $750 per boat. Fishing is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The weigh-in is at the Lighthouse Point Marina at 4:30. Call the studio at 954-420-5001.
Safe boating: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 34 has an eight-hour safe boating class Nov. 21 at Imperial Point Hospital, 6401 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. The course encompasses seamanship, equipment and legal requirements, emergencies and navigation rules. Cost is $50 and there are discounts for multiple family members. Call 954-941-5781 to register or email Flotilla34pompanobeach@gmail.com.
Tuna talk: Professor David Die of the Rosenstiel School at the University of Miami, who is the chair of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas’ Standing Committee on Research and Statistics, will talk about tuna at the Dec. 2 meeting of the Hollywood Hills Saltwater Fishing and Science Club. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Shenanigans East Side Pub, 1300 S. Federal Hwy., Dania Beach and features free door prizes. Visit meetup.com/Hollywood-Hills-Saltwater-Fishing-Science-and-Social-Club.
Fishing seminar: Capt. Bouncer Smith will present the seminar “Live Baiting Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo & Tuna” from 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Dusky Sport Center, 110 N. Bryan Rd., Dania Beach. Cost is $15 and redeemable for merchandise in the store. Call 954-922-8890.
Bird walk: Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs, has a free Bird Walk for all ages starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 6. Call 954-357-5100.
