SW Florida Cruise-in-Company

 
April 13 - 21, 2012
 

JOIN THE CRUISE! 

 

There is plenty to do or just simply relax: Itinerary | Social Program | Cruise Activities

 
1. Register for the Cruise by sending in the registration form
 

On this form, please tell us:

 
  • Whether you are coming by sea or by land (including your yacht details);
  • How many in your party and how you would like their names listed in the Cruise book;
  • Which social events you would like to attend and how many reservations.

 

2. Charter a boat
  If you are not bringing your own yacht, consider these charter companies and special deals for NYYC
   

 
3. Make your dockage reservations
 
Overview of each marina w/contact information to make your reservations
Marina links:
 
HELPFUL CRUISING LINKS:
 
   

                                                                            

 
 
Under the leadership of Lauretta Bruno, the Cruising Committee is hosting NYYC’s first Southwest Florida Cruise-in-Company for one week beginning April 13th, 2012.  The fleet will assemble in Boca Grande, Gasparilla Island for a welcoming reception at the Gasparilla Inn on Friday the 13th.  Activities include golf tournaments on Saturday and Sunday at the Gasparilla Golf Club, an informal lunch at the Boca Grande Club (hosted by NYYC members D. Fraser and M. Lyons), Saturday dinner at the historic Gasparilla Inn and Sunday buffet dinner at the Gasparilla Beach Club.
 
On Monday, April 16th we cruise to historic Useppa Island Club for a day visit with hiking, a visit to the Barbara Sumwalt Museum, refreshments at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C. Chapin and lunch outdoors at the Collier Inn.  In the afternoon, we depart for two nights at the South Seas Yacht Harbour Marina on Captiva Island.
 
On Wednesday we sail to St. Charles Yacht Club on the Caloosahatchee River in South Ft. Myers where we will visit the historic winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford with their botanical gardens, research lab and museum before enjoying an informal cruise dinner at the yacht club.  On Thursday we depart for the Naples Yacht Club.  On Friday, cruise participants are invited to cocktails at the home of Mr. & Mrs. F. Rooney before the Farewell Dinner at the Naples Yacht Club.  The cruise disbands on Saturday.
 
A maximum yacht draft of 5 feet is recommended.  In addition to those on cruising yachts, members can participate with dayboats/day sailors or by automobile.  
 
For more information please contact the Sailing Office at sailingoffice@nyyc.org or (401) 845-9633