No, not a long boat powered by paddles, I just know a bunch of GRMer's are in the Florida area. Big kart races are starting this weekend.
The annual Florida Winter Tour starts this weekend at the Orlando Kart Center.
http://www.floridawintertour.com/2011-fwt-info.html
I've never been to any of the Formula Kart events, but my son will be in the Rotax events this year and it's usually VERY close racing. Like the top 10 will be within half a second of each other. Plus, you might see some idiot crash at the end of the race while celebrating..... 
If you're looking for something to do one weekend over the next three months, I recommend checking them out.
(Also, usually some big names in motorsports are there, Rubens Barrichello was there last year).
-Rob
