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MBYC in MI Street Parade 2023
December 9, 2023

Thanks to Participants

Thanks to each of you who participated in the MBYC parade event, you all made it a spectacular event.

From the decorators, to the walkers and riders it was perfect. Logistical and nourishment support from Holly Erker was so appreciated. Alex Orsolini lending his generator and running down at the last minute for a final top off was great. Rudi stopping by to add decoration support was appreciated and Barry Gelfand’s music was a huge addition to the impact of our float.

It would not have even happened without the support of Steve Stark to secure the boat and Charlie Erker to assist in this effort.

Brent Cook’s on site coordination and decorating knowledge was greatly appreciated.

Basically, the club came through as a team to make this happen.

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Holiday Party 2023
December 3, 2023

Holiday Party on the Marco Princess

We arrived to beautiful sunny skies and a man dressed in red, with a white beard and funny hat greeting passengers as they embarked on the ship. Surprise, Santa joined the party and got to pose with many members of the club. Unfortunately, the sunny skies gave way to thick fog as we made our way to the Gulf for a sunset. We missed the sunset but had a fabulous dinner with friends as we cruised around the canals. The Club raised over $1,500 for Toys for Tots. Thanks, Sally Orth, for making the beautiful tree that was raffled off and congratulations to Susan Cook for winning the prize!

As always, Bonnie Pilat organized a fabulous party with fun scratch tickets and a special gift for all.

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Circumnavigate Marco 2023
November 30, 2023

Monday,  November 30, the winds were calm and the gulf smooth, as six vessels filled with adventurous Marco Bay boaters, embarked on a cruise to Paradise Found for our almost annual Circumnavigation of Marco Island. A total of 48 members enjoyed fine food in a wonderful water front venue.

Paradise Found docking, table service and food were all very good. Ability to order off the menu and have individual checks this year was a welcome enhancement.

The addition of a few questions to the Day Fleet event registration process resulted in boaters offering a total of 30 spots for others to join. As a result, 14 participants, who would have otherwise driven, took advantage of the offer and enjoyed several wonderful hours on the water. A great way to get better acquainted with other club members. If you are a land cruiser, please consider this option for future cruises.

Please join us on our next cruise event.

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Day Fleet Three60 Market Cruise
October 26, 2023

Luncheon Thursday Oct 26

Rain or shine

Order directly off the menu

(access menu with the QR code below)

Due to the limited slip availability at Celebration Park, we will now meet at Marker 11 on the Marco River at “10:00 am Sharp.  This will give us a better chance of getting room for our boats at Celebration Park without the need to raft up. 

RSVP deadline is Oct 20

Land cruisers will meet at 11:00 am at the restaurant. 
If you can take passengers on your boat or would like to be a passenger on someone elses boat for this event, please state so in the RSVP email.
RSVP to Barry Gelfand here

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Almost Annual Circumnavigation
March,1 2023

The MBYC Day Fleet
Almost Annual Circumnavigation with
Luncheon Under the Chickee at Paradise Found.

March 1, 2023, at 11 AM
Luncheon Rain or Shine.
Rain Date for Circumnavigation is March 2

Boating
Participants leaving from South of Winterberry can meet Steve Stark at the Caxambas Marina for a 9:40AM departure to meet the other boaters in front of the Yacht Club by the Jolley Bridge at 10:30. (Steve will be on his 27′ blue and white Four Winns with a blue Bimini top) From the bridge, the group will proceed to Paradise Found at 10:35 for the 11:00 luncheon. If you choose, complete the circumnavigation with Steve after the luncheon

Landcruiser’s
Meet us at Paradise Found at 11:00 AM

Please Sign Up and provide Luncheon Choices ASAP
But No Later than February 26

In Activities, Boating, Day Fleet, Past Events 2022

Cruise to Rod & Gun Club Everglades City

On picture perfect November 29th, five loaded boats and numerous landcruisers, a total of 39 people, made their way to the famous Everglades City Rod and Gun Club.

It was a wonderful day for a boat ride; Thanks to Bob Boland for leading the flotilla.

Warm, an easily managed east wind, and very little chop. Great boating.

Food was very good, and reviews for the grouper sandwich started at “best ever” and got better.

A great Marco Bay Yacht Club day.

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2022 04 29 Mini Loop Cruise

The first stop on our April cruise was at Legacy Marina in Fort Myers where Cookin’ (Brent & Susan Cook), Hoosier Daddy V (Dave & Jackie Cox), No Agenda (Mark & Joanne Daugherty) and Nauti Buoy (Dave & Mary Ellen Mount) were joined by O Sea D (Vern & Ann Graham), along with Mike & Cindy Brown by land yacht, for a two-night stop to kick off our 16 day cruise.

After dinner on April 19th the Browns drove back to Marco and on the 20th O Sea D returned to Marco. Cookin’, Hoosier Daddy V, No Agenda and Nauti Buoy set off for Clewiston. However, Nauti Buoy encountered engine starting issues at the Franklin Lock and was forced to return to Legacy then back to Marco while the other 3 boats continued on to Clewiston.

Our stops included the following marinas:
         2 Nights at Legacy Harbor Marina in Ft. Myers
         1 Night at Roland Martin in Clewiston
        4 Nights at Sunset Bay Marina in Stuart
        3 Nights at Palm Harbor Marina in West Palm Beach
       3 Nights at Hawks Cay Marina on Duck Key
       3 Nights at Faro Blanco Marina on Marathon

Hawks Cay Marina was a substitute stop for Bahia Mar Marina in Ft. Lauderdale that was skipped in favor of nearly flat seas rather than the 4’ seas that were projected if we had stayed in Ft. Lauderdale.

Our dining adventures included 21 meals in 21 restaurants and a few nights on both Hoosier Daddy and No Agenda.

Our round-trip was 451 nautical miles, 31 hours of travel time and the total consumption of nearly 1,900 gallons of diesel fuel.

For the 3 boats that completed the entire cruise it was a fabulous time on the water and “yachts and yachts of fun”!

Brent

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Everglades City Cruise & Lunch at The Rod & Gun Club

On Tuesday April 12th 60 members of the Marco Bay Yacht Club traveled from Marco Island to
the Rod and Gun Club in Everglades City for lunch. We had 10 boats and six land yachts (cars)
participate.

Two groups of boats traveled from Marco, the north group was led by John Kernan and the
south group by Barry Gelfand. They met at the Coon Key Light and traveled together to the
Barron River. We had our Commodore Sandy LaMontagne, Vice Commodore Linda Gagnon,
and Rear Commodore Charles Erker, along with several Past Commodores, many members
including six new members and a couple of guests in attendance.

Lunch was served on the screened in porch of the Historic Rod & Gun Club overlooking the
Barron River. Frank Mulligan, the trip organizer, gave a brief welcome to everyone and later our
Commodore Sandy LaMontagne addressed those present. A good time, with good food and
great friends, was had by all.

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