“End of Summer Labor Day Bash”

September 4th – 7th
Hosted by: Jack Duncan & Brenda Landry (Blue Moor Money)
Phone: 321-377-8072 or 407-252-7056.

We would like to invite you to join us for an “End of Summer Labor Day Bash at Fishermen’s Village.

Please email Brenda at bjlandry12@aol.com with the following information:
Length, Beam, Draft, Date of Arrival, # of Nights, Captain’s Name and Boat Name by
August 23rd. You will pay the dockmaster individually when you arrive. The daily rate is $1.75 per foot per night. Electricity is $2.50 per night. They will give us a 5% discount if we have 5-9 boats and a 10% discount for 10-19 boats.

Following is the schedule of events:

Friday evening – Docktails on the dock (please bring an appetizer to share). (Time TBD).

Saturday evening – Covered dish dinner at pool deck. Pull out your favorite recipes for your side dish or dessert to share. (We will be serving BBQ chicken as the main course). (Time TBD). Please let Brenda know how many people will be attending in your group, as we need a head count in order to make sure we have plenty of chicken for everyone.

Sunday - Day trip (TBD).

Sunday evening - Dinner on your own. There are several restaurants to choose from.

Monday - Leave at your leisure.

Amenities include cable, internet, shower facilities, boaters’ day room, pump out at fuel dock, pool, tennis courts and loaner bikes. There is a wonderful outdoor mall located at the marina with 36 shops and 5 restaurants. Please visit the website at www.fishville.com for more information.

Important!!!! Rooms are very limited. There are approximately 5 rooms available due to the busy weekend. For those who want to drive-in, there are two-bedroom condo’s available to rent with full kitchen and loft for $100 per night. Please call 1-800-639-0020 to make your reservations. Don’t forget to mention you are with CFCC to get the $100 room rate. I suggest you call and reserve ASAP.

Directions to the ramp: from Interstate 75 take Punta Gorda Exit #164, turn right, and proceed
3-4 miles to US 41, then turn right, and the ramp is on the right which is called Lashley Park.

We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend of great fun with family and friends, and we hope to see you there!!!!!

Join us at Sisters Island for a relaxing weekend! For those that do not want to anchor out, we have made arrangements for slips at Harbor Town Marina, which is a short boat drive from the islands.

Sisters Island are two islands in the Banana River, South of the 520 bridge. There is a sand bar connecting the two islands that is submerged part of the day. It is a great spot that does not get too crowded, and there is usually no one there overnight, so we should have it to ourselves at night. It is a good spot for fishing, if anyone is interested. It is also a good anchoring out spot for those with dogs. If anyone is interested in tubing, Lee will bring his boat with our tube. It is a comfortable one person tube that you sit in, not a doughnut shaped tube.

We will be serving hot dogs with all the fixings for lunch on Saturday. Please bring a side dish to share. All other meals are on your own.

There are several restaurants on the water nearby, some of which have live music. The Sunset Grill is located on the Southeast side of the 520 bridge. They have 9 slips, and I was told they are usually empty. If anyone is interested, we could meet at the Sunset Grill Friday around 6 for dinner and a little music before heading out to the island, or we could go for dinner on Saturday.

Slips at Harbor Town are $.75 per foot with a coupon from their web site.

Please email Ana at anabaro@aol.com if you would like to join us. Also, please let me know if you will be anchoring out or staying at Harbor Town, and if you are staying at the marina, I will need the length of your boat. Also, let me know your arrival date and whether you would be interested in meeting for dinner at the Sunset Grill on Friday night. Please keep in mind that we cannot reserve slips there and there is always the possibility of getting there and not being able to dock.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the water.

OCTBOATAFEST AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB MOORINGS

Please save the date and plan to join us for “Octboatafest” on October 1-3, 2010, at Longboat Key Club Moorings, hosted by Chip/Jessica Millen, Gary/Nancy Schack and Bob/Anita Millen.

Longboat Key Club Moorings is a beautiful resort and full-service marina located in Sarasota Bay on the Intracoastal Waterway, marker 15. Website is www.longboatkeymarina.com.

• Pool, hot tub and sauna; complimentary towels are provided; locker rooms have showers
• 6 restaurants within the resort; Portofino Ristorante & Bar (lunch/dinner) is located within the marina and there is a small deli within the ship’s store. Grills & picnic tables are on-site.
• Gulf beach access and additional resort pool areas via complimentary resort shuttle
• Complimentary newspaper, coffee and muffins each morning in the ship’s store
• Complimentary shuttle service within the resort and to St. Armand’s Circle
• Complimentary bicycles, tennis and fitness center use
• Fixed docks
• Fuel dock offers non-ethanol fuel
• Marina is pet-friendly
• Dockside pump-out service available
• Laundry facilities on-site
• Publix and CVS are a short walk from the marina

Ramps: Centennial Park ramp is a short distance from the marina. For those that would like a longer boat ride, we suggest the ramp directly across from the Twin Dolphins Marina in Bradenton. Ramp directions and tide information will be provided at a later date.

Rates:
• Normal rate is $3.25 per foot with a 35-foot minimum. They have offered us $2.75 per foot with a minimum of 10 boats and NO minimum length. [As long as we have at least 10 boats during any portion of the weekend, we get the reduced rate. If we have less than 10, the $3.25 rate will apply but there will still be no minimum length.] Electric is included in that rate. WI-FI is complimentary. They do charge a $5.00 per day resort fee.
• Please provide the following information to Chip Millen @ whec41@aol.com by September 10th : name, boat name, make/model (if different than the CFCC roster), length, beam, port or starboard tie preference, day of arrival and day of departure.

Friday night:
• Docktails: time TBD. Unwind with your favorite beverage as you socialize. If you’d like to bring an hors d’oeuvre to share, you are welcome to.
• Dinner: on your own. For those that would like to do something out of the ordinary, the resort is offering “Firepit Friday” from 5:00-7:30 p.m. This is held gulf-side at the main resort via shuttle service. While the cost is a bit pricey at $35 per adult and $12.95 per child, it includes an all-you-can-eat & drink buffet of hamburgers, hotdogs, fish, salads, side dishes, dessert, beer, wine, soft drinks, plus entertainment. If you’d like to sign up for this, please e-mail Bob/Anita Millen @ Skeetz73@aol.com and they’ll make the reservation.

Saturday:

• Multiple options for a morning/afternoon excursion are being discussed; details will follow later.
• St. Armand’s Circle is a short shuttle ride and offers shopping & restaurants. There is also a “Jagfest” classic jaguar show from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in St. Armand’s Circle Park.
• While not advertised, golf is available for those interested. Cost is $60 per person + the cart fee. If you’d like to play, please contact Gary & Nancy Schack at kelgarie@aol.com and they will coordinate.
• Dinner: time TBD. Grilled bratwurst with onions, peppers and sauerkraut will be served. Please bring your favorite side dish to share. Please let us know how many will be in your party so we have plenty for all.
• We hope to engage everyone in playing “bunko”. No special skill needed…if you can roll dice, you can play!

Sunday:
• Depart at your leisure, check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

The resort is sponsoring this event again on October 1st. E-mail Bob/Anita Millen @ Skeetz73@aol.com and they’ll make the reservations.

We are planning a trip to Hammock Beach Marina on August 20th-22nd. This is a new site for our club along the Intercoastal Waterway in Palm Coast.

It is a new marina, and they provide a shuttle to the beautiful Hammock Beach Resort. Check out the website at www.hammockbeach.com.

The rate is $2.25 per foot with a 30′ minimum. They have floating docks, pool, hot tub and showers at the marina. Free Wi-Fi, no CATV. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are walked in designated areas.

On Saturday evening, we will have a community Italian dinner. Lasagne and Chicken Parmesan will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Please let us know if you plan to attend as soon as possible. Please include Captain’s name, address, date of arrival, how many nights, boat name, length, beam and the number of adults and children per boat (in order to get the correct number of pass cards for the pools at the resort.

We will be arriving from the North, but you can launch at Halifax and cruise up the intercoastal. Smaller boats can also launch at Bing’s Landing off A-1-A in the Hammock.

We hope everyone will join us for this new cruise.

The great thing about this cruise is you can come when you like & leave when you feel like it with no reservations or slip fees!! For those who have never been to the Glen please look up their website for some quick info and pictures.

Coming out of Astor up the St . Johns to the mouth of Lake George then slight northwest heading to the Glen ( 11 o’clock heading) should bring you to the entrance then follow the canal in. We will be serving Hot Dogs on Saturday afternoon so bring what you like to add to the festivities.

With the recent concern regarding generators and safety we have spoken with the folks at Astor Marina by the Bridge (across from Blackwater Inn) for anyone who would rather stay there & plug in for the night. They charge $ 42.50 incl. electric for any of us on Friday or Saturday. It is approx 25 minutes from the Glen, and there is a restaurant on premises. The phone number is 386-749-4407. The marina has recently been re-done and is very nice. There is the nice ramp in Astor (beside Blackwater off St. Rd 40), and for those who want to take a longer ride you can drop in at Crow’s Bluff in Deland.

This is always a fun gathering so please let us know if you can make it!!

A total of 9 boats & 1 drive in shared the cool waters and some great early & late hot dogs and side dishes. A special thanks to The Gilberts for helping us with the grill space to keep those dogs movin!

Several dingy rides were had by the gang and the 50 / 50 was won by Ana Baro and all in all a lazy August cruise.

Gene & Susan Brelsford

July 23 - 25, 2010
Cruise Leaders:  Dan & Pam Rousseau
407-568-4093

Join Tinker Bell for an old fashioned “anchor out” cruise. We’ll trailer over to Fort Island Friday night. We will anchor out in Kings Bay area all weekend, either on the shoreline or in the boil. Bring your water toys (floats and noodles) as we will have some water sports Saturday afternoon, plus some dinghy rides.

The meal will be late Saturday afternoon. I will bring chicken wings for the entrée and everyone should bring their favorite salad: cold, hot, sweet or savory. Weather permitting, we may take a sunset cruise to the Gulf on Saturday.

Ramp information at the link below: http://www.bocc.citrus.fl.us/commserv/commrec/parksrec/parks/ft_isl_park/fip_park.jsp?PARKID=19

Address of ramp: Fort Island Trail Park 12073 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Fl 34429.   We used this ramp last year, and it is a great location.

There are several marinas in the area if you don’t want to anchor out. The link below is where we stayed last year. It’s rustic but has power and water and is close to the area where we’ll be anchoring out.    Aquamarina Twin Rivers:   http://www.ilovemymarina.com/marina/Crystal_River_FL/zip_34423/aquamarina/1552 Call 352-795-3552 to make a reservation.

Call 407-568-4093 or email prousseau@cfl.rr.com to RSVP for dinner no later than July 22, 2010 so I’ll have enough wings.

On Saturday Nic-Nac lead us down to Marco Island. It was so hot before we left, we all
had to take a dip in the pool. You couldn’t have asked for a smoother trip. The sea
was calm and a beautiful color of green. We all enjoyed an anchor out at the sandbar
before the threatening skies led us into the marina. We enjoyed appetizers of mini
corn dogs and then headed to Snook Inn for a wonderful dinner and sunset. We had to
call it an early night because Sunday was to be one of our long days.

On Sunday we left the dock at 7:30 to make the short trip to Goodland in order to all
fuel up before the trip across Florida Bay. We were all fueled and left Goodland at 9:00
a.m. and were lead by the ever-capable Nauti Nan. We can’t say that the entire trip
was without incident but the long and short of it is that we were all happy and safe in
Key Largo by early evening. There were staggered arrivals due to fueling but the
weather stayed favorable for the entire leg. To our surprise fellow KBACers Just Add
Water and Tinker Bell, who happened to be vacationing in the Keys, joined us. Nauti
Nan outdid themselves with appetizers of Champagne and mini crepes with tuna and
shrimp. We enjoyed a nice dinner at Coconuts.

Unfortunately for us there was a tropical wave south of the Keys around Puerto Rico
and Cuba. This caused quite a bit of wind and made for rather rough seas. Snorkeling
conditions were not favorable so many spent the days in the Keys on a local sandbar.
There was also a lot of floating in the pools, partaking in libations, eating, shopping and
resting. Again, other members visited us, the Massicotte’s, who have a property in the
Keys.

On Wednesday we had to begin our trip back to the mainland. The forecast was for
some wind, worsening on Thursday and potentially subsiding on Friday. Being that this
was a joint effort with not one leader, the decision was made to leave on Wednesday
since the Georgia boat had to be out of Florida on Saturday. Pam’s Paycheck decided
to take us on the inside passage and it was a beautiful trip. It was a little longer
however and there was fear that gas would be an issue for many. We all gassed up
again at Goodland and the tanks were pretty low (some very low). The remainder of
our trip to Naples Boat Club was via the Intra-Coastal Waterway. We did run into a
shower and many could be seen using rags to wash off the salt from the time in the
Keys. After arriving and getting settled, appetizers provided included Margarita’s and
hot crab dip. Once again a fellow KBACer Bruce Evans visited us. Later that evening
we all walked to Tin City and ate at Pincher’s Crab Shack.

We spent the next day in Naples and did touristy things. The girls went shopping, the
boys looked at boats. We spent the afternoon at the pool, which eventually led to an
evening at the pool. We had our traditional pizza dinner and Mystic lead us all in a
game for prizes and surprises.

Friday, Mystic brought us to our final overnight stay back at Legacy Harbour Marina in
Ft. Myers. It was a lovely cruise back up the coast with another day of great weather
and seas. Of course we all spent the afternoon at the pool and then shared appetizers
on the dock of assorted dips and wraps. This is the evening of our traditional banquet
but with such a small group we decided to have the festivities right there on the dock.
We did have a successful initiation of Tina Bradley. There was no bent prop award this
year but the “empty gas can” award Mystic easily won. Not having the reigning King
and Queen with us we made a unanimous decision, due to everyone’s efforts, to have
5 Queens and Kings this year.

Saturday brought the end to KBAC 2010. Mystic left at 6:00 a.m. for Georgia and the
remaining boats left for LaBelle. It may have been a small group but the trip was as
great as any before. We hope you will all join us next year!!

Happy 4th of July!

This year we will be heading to the beautiful Palm Island Marina at Cape Haze. The marina offers a full service restaurant, rates of $1.90/foot for the CFC members, a $3.00 per person round-trip ticket for the Boat Taxi to Rum Bay Restaurant and the private beach. Docktails Friday and Saturday evenings so bring an appetizer or two to share.

Saturday we will lead a group to Miller’s Marine for a fabulous lunch, or you may choose to spend the day on the beach or lounging by the pool.

Sunday we will be having spiral sliced ham around 6:00 p.m., so please bring a side dish to share. We are planning to take a few boats with lots of folks out to the ICW to see the fireworks. Following that, we will be making ice cream sundaes by the pool to end the day.

Monday is a “free day” with many folks heading home or out to the pass to enjoy the water.

If you plan to attend, please send the following information directly to Linda Unger/Danny Baldwin at lindanny@bellsouth.net.

Name of Boat
Length of beam
Make or model
Type of Power
Phone number where you can be reached during the trip
Arrival Date/Departure Date
Credit Card information. They accept Visa/MC/AMEX. All information must be put into format by your cruise leaders and submitted 10 days prior to trip.
Please RSVP if you will be attending. Thanks and we’ll see you on the water!

Spend an extended weekend of fun in beautiful Southwest Florida on the lovely island of Captiva. We have secured dockage at South Seas Island Resort, one of the premier resorts in Florida. Not only does the resort offer some of the finest amenities at any of our cruising destinations, but Sanibel and Captiva offer the nicest boating spots north of the Florida Keys.

The amenities at South Seas Resort are clearly some of the best offered at any Marina in the state. Come and join us for an great boating weekend at a world-class resort. Read below for a brochure description of this fine resort:

As one of the country’s premier family and special event destinations, South Seas Island Resort retains the intrinsic significance of its storied past. This iconic setting allows you to experience native Florida in all its wondrous beauty, while relaxing in one of Parents Magazine’s Top 10 Beach Resorts for families.
Situated on 330 acres, what makes this Captiva Island resort village so endearing bears comment as it is a story that includes a tale of two cities: South Village and North Pointe.
South Village is home to the spa, fitness center, an array of boutiques, 2 Islands Art Gallery and eateries in Chadwick’s Square.
North Pointe is home to the Resort Pool Complex including H2Whoa!, water sports, kids, ‘tweens and teens programs, the Nature Center, the Yacht Harbor Marina, the beachfront executive golf course and restaurants.
Established in 1972, this Captiva resort spans two and a half miles of shell-laden beaches framing the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. All amenities and accommodations have been designed and integrated to take full advantage of the nature.
Family. Nature. Comfort.
Discover the infinite reasons South Seas has become such a multi-generational classic and one of the best family resorts in the world.

Reservations have been made for the group. Nick will be handling all of the reservations with the Marina.   Please contact Nick to reserve your slip. Address and contract info is below:

South Seas Island Resort Marina
5400 Plantation Rd,
Captiva, FL 33924
Marina Number: (888) 777-3625

Hotel Web Site: http://www.southseas.com/

Marina Web Site: http://www.southseas.com/resort_experience/harbor_and_marina.cfm
Pictures of Marina: http://marinas.com/view/marina/4023_South_Seas_Island_Resort_Marina_Captiva_FL#Scene_1

Marina CFC Info: http://www.centralfloridacruiseclub.com/resources/south-seas-island-resort-marina/

Marina Rate Information:

$2.25/ft – 25’ min. (based upon TOTAL LOA)
+$5.00/day - 30 Amp electric (+6% FL Sales Tax)

Directions From the Water: (NOTE: The channel into South Seas shifted last year – so please follow the markers in the water, and not your GPS. – Go slow heading into the South Seas Resort and pay attention to the tide).
To enter South Seas Yacht Harbour from the Intra-Coastal Waterway; Markers 38 and 39 mark the start of the South Seas Yacht Harbour’s private maintained channel, which runs west from the ICW into the Yacht Harbour. Keep the green buoys to your port side as you enter the Yacht Harbour.
If you are coming from the Gulf, enter through Red Fish Pass, where there are 3 sea buoys that lead you through Red Fish Pass. #1 Green is 1 mile offshore. GPS coordinates for the #1 green buoy are 26 33 16N 82 12 78W. #4 Red buoy is 26 33 17N 82 12 425W. #5 Green buoy is 26 33 28N 82 12 156W. After coming through the center of Red Fish Pass keep close to the shoreline as you come around the backside of Captiva Island to stay in the deepest water. Please keep to the West of the no-wake/manatee zone signs.
Pass the T-Dock and marker 20, and turn right into the harbour entrance. The first dock on your right as you enter the Yacht Harbour is A Dock. The docks continue alphabetically until the last dock, which is Q Dock. The Harbour Master’s office and fuel docks are located at the ends of D and E docks.

LAUNCH DETAILS: Launch when you can.

We have proposed launching from Edgewater and cruising down the intercoastal to South Seas Marina. Please let us know your departure date and time, and we will attempt to get groups to come down together. If you are uncomfortable about cruising alone to South Seas, drop Nick a note and we will work to get you safely to the dock.

The cruise from the ramp to South Seas Resort Marina should take a little more than an hour (70 -90 minutes). It is about 34 miles of boating from the Englewood Ramp to South Seas Resort Marina (driving – it is about 80 miles!).

Launch Location:
Indian Mound Park Ramp
210 Winson Ave.
Englewood, FL 34223
941-861-1980

Directions to Ramp: On I-75, take Exit 193 to Venice; go 0.6 miles. Turn right at Jacaranda Blvd (signs for Englewood/Venice) and go 4.4 miles. Turn right at FL-45/Tamiami Trail S/US-41 and go 0.5 miles. Turn left at Englewood Rd/FL-776 and go 4.8 miles. Turn right at Old Englewood Rd and go 2.1 miles. Turn left at W Dearborn St and go 240 ft. Make a slight right at W Green St. and go 0.1 miles. Turn right at Winson Ave and go 0.2 miles.

More info on Indian Mound Park Ramp is available at:

http://www.centralfloridacruiseclub.com/resources/englewood-indian-mound-park/

When: Thursday, June 10th – Sunday June 13th - We have a full-extended weekend planned – please plan to join us for some boating, relaxing and resort living!

Thursday Night: CFC Social on the Docks @ 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite beverage to socialize, and then we will discuss dining options. The resort has several restaurants or we can take a shuttle to a couple of places outside of the resort entrance.

Possible Day Trip Options for Thursday – Friday – Saturday.

Option #1 - Take a short boat ride over to Fort Myers Beach. Fort Myers Beach has become a popular spring break site for many of the younger students. During the summer, the action is a lot more laid back. There is a nice sandbar to anchor to and wade ashore to the area. On Fort Myers Beach, there are numerous restaurants, shops, and other activities for both young and older (not to mention enjoying the day on the beach). Directly on the beach, near the anchor spot is Nemos on the Beach, an open air tiki bar and casual restaurant. This restaurant is a very nice dining spot and a great spot to watch the sunset. All of this activity is only about a 20-minute boat ride from South Seas.

http://www.nemosbeachbar.com/

Option #2 - About 50 miles to the South, just north of Marco Island, is a small sand bar that jets into the Gulf of Mexico. A short ride of the intercoastal will take you to the inside of this sand bar, where we can beach the boats only yards from a private and pristine beach. What makes this spot unique is how the intercoastal gently flows into and out of the Gulf, creating a natural “lazy river” to slowly tube up or down (depending on the tide). This was a favorite stop at last year’s Boat A Cade. This spot is certainly worth a short cruise down the Gulf.

Option #3 Only minutes from the entrance to the marina is North Captiva Beach and Island. This very private and quiet beach is a favorite of local boaters. Less than a one-mile boat ride.

Option #4 - Enjoy a day at the resort pools, golf course, beach, tennis courts, etc. Or enjoy one of the options above along with this option.

Friday Evening - We will have a Dock Party – Peggy and Nick will be grilling up Brats and Hot Dogs (or whatever other meat you want to bring). So, please bring along a side dish (hors d’oeuvre) or dessert to share, and enjoy some fun and casual food on the docks. Afterwards, we can return to the beach to watch a beautiful sunset and enjoy the evening.

HOTEL INFO: (For drive-ins or anyone else)

The resort has both hotel rooms and condo’s (1BD and 2 BD) right next to the marina. Unfortunately, the hotel and condo’s near the marina are completely booked for this weekend. There are some 2BD and 3BD units available on the South End of the property available, but these run about $350/night. The resort’s availability is shown here:

https://reservations.ihotelier.com/onescreen.cfm?hotelid=13121&languageid=1

Currently, Tween Waters Inn is running a “Three Night Special” at $140/night. When I talked with the hotel at the end of April, they only had three rooms left, so if you are interested in driving in, please reserve your room quickly.

This resort is about 1.5 miles from the South Seas Resort (about 3 miles from the Marina). Tween Waters Inn is located at:

Tween Waters Inn
15951 Captiva Rd.
Captiva Island, FL 33924
(239) 472-5161
http://www.tween-waters.com/

You may also try your luck and go through a travel website or purchase a time-share from a private party. If you need assistance in locating a spot, please contact Nick directly, and he will be happy to assist you in your search.

Tide Information (& other nautical stuff…)

Captiva has a fair amount of tide (about 3.0 feet between high and low). The information is listed below for your use.

Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible

W 9 High 1:02 AM 1.3 6:35 AM Rise 3:58 AM 14
9 Low 3:53 AM 1.1 8:21 PM Set 5:49 PM
9 High 10:41 AM 2.3
9 Low 6:26 PM -0.1

Th 10 High 2:11 AM 1.3 6:35 AM Rise 4:43 AM 8
10 Low 4:21 AM 1.2 8:22 PM Set 6:51 PM
10 High 11:17 AM 2.4
10 Low 7:11 PM -0.3

F 11 High 11:58 AM 2.5 6:35 AM Rise 5:35 AM 3
11 Low 7:57 PM -0.5 8:22 PM Set 7:54 PM

Sa 12 High 12:41 PM 2.6 6:35 AM Rise 6:33 AM 0
12 Low 8:42 PM -0.5 8:22 PM Set 8:54 PM

Su 13 High 1:28 PM 2.6 6:35 AM Rise 7:37 AM 0
13 Low 9:28 PM -0.5 8:23 PM Set 9:49 PM