MBYC has something for everyone with a motorized watercraft. For the larger vessel, there are monthly trips around the coast of Florida lasting from 1-2 weeks. For the mid size vessel we generally schedule at least one monthly convoy event to a restaurant from Marco to Ft Meyers or Chokoloskee or anywhere in-between. Our experienced Fleet Captains will help you learn safe passage to these destinations or you can follow in their wakes and enjoy the ride.
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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.
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
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.
Jet skiing in the Ten Thousand islands.
When I received the flyer with regards to the Jetski group, I thought “wow” what a neat experience, if only I had a Jetski.
So, when I attended Monday Madness in January, I mentioned to Bob Gagnon that it must be pretty cool to explore areas where our boats cannot go.
The first words out of Bobs mouth was, “what are you doing tomorrow”? Isaid nothing of any importance. Bob says “do you wanna go jet skiing”? I said “Sure”,
To best describe the experience. I said it was better than the best ride at Disney World. The route we took was south of Marco Island. We entered in at Sugar Bay just southeast of Goodland and wound our way to Panther Key. I was amazed at the speed and maneuverability of these modern jetskis. I had not been on a jetski in over 20 years. Bob stood on his ski most of the trip. I felt more comfortable sitting, while bringing my center of gravity down.
On the way back we took what was called “The Beach Route”. This route goes along the islands that are facing Gullivan Bay – from Panther Key, behind Hog, White Horse and Gullivan Key. From there we stopped and decided to take an alternate route back.
We both read the article in the Coastal Breeze about the flamingo that was hanging out with the white pelican flock. We decided to see if we could find the flock. The waves in Gullivan Bay we’re small about 1 foot so we crossed south of Cape Romano to see if we could find them. We found the White pelicans but not the flamingo. Bob said he might be in the interior of Kice island. Unfortunately, we were three hours into a receding tide and it was not safe to go into this area.
I would suggest any member of the club if they want a great experience on a jetski, to talk to Bob. I think it’s a great activity and probably will be a nice incentive for other jet skiers on the island to join our club.
