Lunch Cruise to Porto Bello's in Burnt Store

March 1, 2010

For those going by boat, we will meet at the Ponce Outlet at 11 a.m. and at the Burnt Store Porto Bello Restaurant at 12 P.M. if you go by car.

For more Details Contact:

Dottie Olsen
Cruise Captain

Sunset Cruise

March 2, 2010

Sunset Cruise
Tuesday, March 2
Cruise Leader: Tim Crimmins

Come join your fellow Islanders on a sunset cruise on Tuesday, March 2. We will get together in the vicinity of marker 1 around 4:30-5:00 pm. Those in sailboats may choose to enjoy the evening sailing while power boaters may elect to watch the sunset at anchor. The choice is yours. High tide is at 4:06 pm EST (+1.58 feet), low tide is not until 10:57 pm EST (-0.15 feet) and sunset is at 6:29 pm EST. In order to receive cruise credit, please check-in with Tim or Nancy Crimmins on the Photon between 4:30 and 5:00 pm. We will be monitoring channel 68 with channel 72 a back up channel. In case the weather does not cooperate, Wednesday, March 3 will be the “rain” date.

If you are planning on joining us, please e-mail Tim Crimmins (crimminst@earthlink.net) with your name, boat name, cell number and e-mail address or sign up at the February Islander meeting.

Ft. Myers Beach Cruise

March 6 and 7, 2010

Have you ever attempted to pick up a mooring ball? Well now is your chance to do just that at the Fort Myers Beach Mooring Field. I am leading a cruise to Fort Myers Beach on March 6th and 7th with a fleet of 10 boats. Unfortunately, reservations are not accepted so I guess there is always the possibility, all be it very slim, that there may not be 10 moorings available on the day we arrive. The Harbormaster feels they could accommodate up to 25 boats and they probably can however, I would hate to make any Captain angry if there was not a mooring available after making the trip there. Thus I will take responsibility for the first 10 boats that sign up. The Harbormaster has given me permission to arrive early and flag 10 moorings thus reserving them for the day of arrival. In the very unlikely event that a mooring would not be available there are places to anchor nearby. In addition there are several marinas within dinghy distance from the mooring field. Soooooooo, I guess what I am saying is "the more the merrier"!

Rates for the USCG approved mooring field is $13.00 plus tax per day and that includes a free pump out. Amenities at the Harbormasters office include a floating dinghy dock, restaurant, shower and laundry facilities. Also, once on shore it is just a short walk to shops, beach, grocery, many restaurants and entertainment. There is even a gambling ship that sails twice daily.

Please respond by emailing me at bigjimroe@aol.com. I will also have a sign up sheet available at the March 4th PGIslanders monthly meeting. By the way, this cruise applies to both power and sailboats. The bridge clearance is 65 feet.

Jim Roe
Cruise Catain

Cayo Costa Cruise

March 17-19, 2010

COME ENJOY CAYO COSTA LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

A cruise for the club which supports participation by Sail, power and day cruising boats is being offered to Cayo Costa. Those wishing to anchor out will arrive on March 17 with a gathering afloat planned for that evening. Plan on heavy appetizers and BYOB.

On March 18 the Day Boaters and fast boats can join us at Cayo Costa for a bring your own picnic lunch after which we will have a guided tour of the island by one or more of the park rangers. The afternoon activities should be over in time for those wishing to return to PGI before dark to do so. Anyone wishing to stay for the night at anchor will enjoy another evening together a float. More info will come about location and food as the cruise planning continues.

For those heading to the Boca Grande Cruise on the 19th of March, you will be staged for a leisurely trip over the the Marina at Boca Grande in the morning.

If you have never been at anchor, either for a day stop or an overnight, this is a good time to practice using your anchoring equipment on board. Anchor mentors will be available to help you be sure your hook is set and if you need to catch a dinghy ride ashore, shuttles will be available. Raft ups may be possible with some boats who are staying only for the day but learning to anchor is encouraged. Of course there is first come first serve space at the dock at Cayo Costa but we will help you out if there is no dock space.

Two other couples are being sought to serve on the cruise committee with Captains, Sue and Rob Linehan. Please sign up at meetings or contact Sue and Rob via phone or e-mail if you wish to volunteer to help or to sign up to attend. The good thing is, we don't have a limit on number of boats. All are welcome!

Boca Grande Marina Cruise

March 19-21, 2010

A day cruise to Cabbage Key for lunch is scheduled for April 19, 2010.

Friday, March 19-21, 2010
Cost $2.25/FT
Golf Carts Available for $50/4 hours and $75/6 hours

This will be a very relaxing cruise. There are a variety of restaurants to choose from on the island. A grill is available on the Pavilion.

Friday Night …Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres @5:00 P.M. on the pavilion, dinner of your choice afterwards

Penney and Stephen Kapin
Cruise Captains

'Tween Water Cruise

April 13-15, 2010

We are going to "Tween Waters Marina the week after Easter and after the holiday crowds leave. This will be a mid week cruise Tuesday through Thursday. 'Tween Waters is always a fun place with the beach, pool and just roaming around Captiva Island.

You can sign up by E Mail kplotts1@aol.com or at the monthly meeting on Feb. 4th.

Ken and Patty Plotts / John and Bonnie Benande
Cruise Captains

Lunch Cruise to Cabbage Key

April 19, 2010

A day cruise to Cabbage Key for lunch is scheduled for April 19, 2010.

Cabbage Key is located off marker 60 on the ICW.

Cabbage Key has limited dockage and slip availability is based on a first come first serve basis. There is no charge for docking your vessel while having lunch. To insure we all have dockage we need to arrive no later than 11 AM.

Sign up sheets will be available at the regular Club Meeting and Socials. I will need the length of your vessel, draft, and number of people in attendance.

I can be reached via email at ahagstrand@msn.com  if you have any questions.

Allen Hagstrand
Cruise Captain

Poker Run Cruise

May 2, 2010

Get Ready! Get Set!
Let's go on a Poker Run!
Maybe add a little Trivia for Fun??

Sunday afternoon, May 2nd in the Isles

But wait, there's more!

A Pasta Dinner - 5 pm Civic Center

This day could be a Winner! Stay tuned for details.

Earn a work credit - Volunteers needed.

Allen & Ann Marie Hagstrand
Mary & Gary Anderson
Co-Captains

South Seas Cruise

May 7 - 10, 2010

Islanders, we have scheduled a 3 night cruise to South Seas Island Resort arriving May 7th and departing May 10th. The group rate is $2.25 a foot plus (Power - 30 amp- $5.00 per day, 50 amp- $8.00 per day, 100 amp- $20.00 per day. )

These rates are for the over all length of your boat which is how much space your boat occupies on the Dock. This includes bow pulpit. swim platform and anything hanging from the swim platform, dingy, canoes, etc.

Sign-up sheets will be available at the March and April meetings or you may sign-up by emailing Jim and Joann at jwaschbusch@embarqmail.com. Be sure to include the following:

• BOAT NAME
• LOA
• BEAM
• DRAFT
• AMP NEEDS
• POWER OR SAIL
• CELL PHONE NUMBER

When you sign-up, you will be given a Marina Reservation Form to complete and send to South Seas.

Welcome Aboard.
Joann and Jim Waschbusch
Cruise Captains

Crow's Nest Marina Cruise

November 5-7, 2010

It's once again time to plan for the cruise to the Crow's Nest Marina in Venice next November 5th - 7th. The first opportunity to sign-up for this cruise will be at the February general meeting on Thursday, February 4th. We will take email sign-ups only after this meeting, and the names will be added in the order in which we receive them.

Please be prepared to provide the required information

• Loa
• Beam
• Draft
• Power Needs
• Cell Phone Number

at the time of the sign up. LOA must include swim platform, dingy, bow anchors, etc. In other words, we need to know exactly how much dock space your boat takes up!

This is always a full cruise, because it coincides with the Venice Fine Arts Festival. The marina has been very generous over the years in allowing us to reserve every slip so early. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or email at jwaschbusch@embarqmail.com.

Joann and Jim Waschbusch
Cruise Captains