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Miami’s waters are known for yachts and boating culture, but an upcoming event is bringing a new experience to the scene. Returning for its third year, “Black Yacht Day” is a yacht tie-up experience celebrating Black culture, connection and community on the water. Organizers say the event was created to provide a space that feels more representative of Black Miami, bringing people together for an afternoon of music, networking and celebration. Organizers say the event was created to make space in Miami’s sailing community that felt more representative of Black Miami. “We decided to fill in a gap,” said co-founder Shakyra C. “We’re just really proud as a team that we’ve been able to be consistent and create an experience that people want to come back to.” Participants don’t need to own a yacht to partake. Guests can purchase individual tickets and be assigned to a boat, charter an entire yacht with friends or bring their own boat with approval from organizers. This year,