Newsletter June 2025
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| Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission:
As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.
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From The Commodore:
The Commodore shall be the senior officer of the Club
|  | Trudell Kolpack
Happy Summer!
June is GCSC Renewal Month for all members who joined the Club prior to August 1 2024! (All new members after 8/1/24 have their own, individual renewal date)
If you'd like to renew or join, we would very much appreciate it asap, so we can plan the budget for next year.
GCSC membership is $115 a year for a family, for a years worth of fun sailing, social activities and comraderie.
You must renew online before the payment process (whether check or credit card). This online process allows you to add/update address or email changes, change any Interest categories, and complete the renewal process. If you need help with this, please reach out to Denise at membership@gulfcoastsailingclub.org. Thank you!
Always check the Calendar to see what's happening in the Club! This newsletter gives you a lot of the details too.
We are always open to your feedback and suggestions. If you don't know who to ask, reach out to me, or look at our Club org chart ON THE DOCUMENTS PAGE for direction (in Club Documents if you are logged in). We love to hear from you.
We look forward to seeing you at the member meeting June 11!
Trudell Kolpack
Commodore
480-310-2330
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From The Vice Commodore:
The Vice Commodore is responsible for Membership, Communications, and Volunteer Coordination activities for the Club.
|  | Laurie Conrod
Greetings Sailors,
⛵ Reminder: GCSC joined Port32/Wahoo's so members can join for $99 instead of $399 and save $300, as well as have a gathering place for more fun! Active GCSC members get this benefit.
Don't forget when you join Wahoo's you get reciprocity at 25+ other clubs with golf, dining, tennis/fitness, Pool & Spa in the Naples area as well as the discount on renting powerboats. See how to join Wahoo's River Bar and Grill in this newsletter below.
⛵ Reminder: We need your feedback! Please fill out the GCSC survey so we can improve the club with your comments and suggestions! Click Here for the Survey Thank you!
⛵ Reminder: Every month for our member meeting, Jerry and Susan Watkins make sure the room is set up, food prepared, and then cleaned up and tidy. Can you help? Just contact Susan at swatkins@tee-global.com and let her know you can help at a meeting(s). Thank you!
Member meeting is June 11!
📢 Announcing an enhancement to our website and newsletter! Would you like to advertise your business on our website and this newsletter? Tell your fellow sailors what you do and let them get to know you better! All the details are on our Sponsors page here: Sponsors Page
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How To Join Port32 Marinas Wahoo's:
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When you want to join Port32 Wahoo's, you'll have to show Kristy at Wahoo you are an active GCSC member.
You can do this by showing her your Profile on our website:
3. Click on your name in the upper right hand corner
4. Click on Profile
5. Take a screenshot and print it to show Kristy in person, or email it to her with the contract. You can also show her your profile on the phone when you are at Wahoo.
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Please Welcome our Newest Members!
Active Memberships: 158
Active Members: 270
Pending Members: 5
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Gulf Coast Sailing Club welcomes the New Members who joined GCSC in April:
We would like to extend a warm welcome to:
Michael Dekic,
Kevin Yessian,
Mary Dakin,
Leif Murray,
Gregg and Lili Lustig,
Congratulations on joining the Gulf Coast Sailing Club! We look forward to seeing you at our Membership Meeting and out on the water!
WELCOME TO GCSC! Any members (especially New Members) are invited join the ORIENTATION TABLE at our monthly member meetings.
Starting at 6pm, join a Director and/or Flag officers at the ORIENTATION TABLE to get acquainted, get your questions answered, and have an informal overview of everything the Club offers. Then the meeting starts at 7pm!
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From The Rear Commodore:
The Rear Commodore is responsible for the On The Water activities for the Club.
|  | Bob Andreini
We wrapped up our last regatta of the season - The Naples Classic. You can see the results here. We had 11 boats and over 60 people at the awards party at Mr. Tequila. Thank you to everyone who help to run the event and especially those who participated.
Speaking of Tequila, our Summer Tequila Racing Series kicks off June 14 with races every two weeks. See the racing section below for more information.
If anyone is looking to go out day sailing or cruising somewhere this summer and want to get a group together, let me know. We can do an informal announcement via the club email system and see who is interested.
Check the section below on Chartering. This is a wonderful way to get out with family and friends locally and in some beautiful locations such as the Bahamas, BVI, Greece, Croatia, Italy (and loads of other locations). It does take some effort to plan and, of course, there is a cost. GCSC has several excellent resources available to help you through the process.
Stay tuned, read your newsletters, visit the club website, and if you are interested in getting involved in any of these activities, please reach out to me via the email below.
Cheers,
Bob Andreini
Rear Commodore
| Naples Classic 2025 Pictures below.
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Sign up for the GCSC Crew Board - For GCSC Members Only
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Join us for our Tequila Racing Series
Starts June 14 with races every two weeks
The Gulf Coast Sailing Club's Tequila Racing Series is a casual, summer-focused sailing event designed to bring members together on the water in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Held during the summer months, this series emphasizes fun and camaraderie over competition, making it an ideal opportunity for both seasoned sailors and newcomers to participate.
Races in the Tequila Series typically follow a "pursuit start" format, where each boat is assigned a unique starting time based on its PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) rating. This staggered start system aims to have all boats finish around the same time, enhancing the social aspect of the event.
The series is scheduled on select Saturdays throughout the summer, with races usually starting at 11:00 AM.
For those interested, be sure to get your boat on the scratch sheet by contacting racing@gulfcoastsailingclub.org
For more details on upcoming races and events, you can visit the Gulf Coast Sailing Club's official website.
"KEEPING SAILING FUN"
| | Cruising is officially wrapped up for the season!
If anyone has interest in cruising this summer, let me know. Personally, we are always doing short trips up and down the west coast of Florida and would be happy to share itineraries and even create a club event.
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CHARTERING
Fleet Captain Chartering: Anthony Short
| | Chartering a sailboat offers the ultimate way to explore stunning destinations around the world—from the Bahamas and Caribbean to the Mediterranean—while enjoying the freedom and adventure of life under sail. Whether you're anchoring in a quiet bay, exploring vibrant coastal towns, or simply soaking in sunsets from the deck. Chartering delivers unforgettable experiences.
| | | Message from the Chartering Fleet Captain
Our club’s Chartering Program helps to turn your sailing dreams into reality. Whether you're a seasoned skipper or new to cruising, it's your ticket to adventure, camaraderie, and getting out on the water in the world’s most beautiful places.
The objective is to assist GCSC members with all aspects of chartering:
- To identify charter opportunities that are available locally in southwest Florida and in the Islands.
- To educate and promote opportunities for both groups and individuals.
- To offer guidance on booking charters, preparing for charters, provisioning for charters.
- Do's and Don'ts. Educational Charters.
Please reach to me via email (below) with any questions or to help plan your chartering experience.
Thanks!
Anthony Short
Fleet Captain - Chartering
chartering@gulfcoastsailingclub.org
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SMALL BOATS
Fleet Captain Small Boats: Doug Foss
| | If you are interested in learning more, reach out to
Doug Foss
| | | Message from the Small Boat Fleet Captain
Contact Doug Foss if interested and to sign up to volunteer or participate.
Please check the website for future events as they become available.
As your small boat fleet captain, I am always open for suggestions on how to improve our small boat sailing program. Please provide me with any comments and/or suggestions and ideas for increasing our on the water activities.
Thanks!!
Doug Foss
Small Boat Fleet Captain
630-464-0505
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DAY SAILING
Fleet Captain Day Sailing: Peter Russo
| | Boats needed to take sailors!
Going out sailing for a day or few hours, would like to take other members out on your boat to help them learn more about sailing from your experience?
If so, please send me your dates and times when you are planning on going to sail and I'll setup a calendar event for people to sign up and go with you. Please include your name, email or text info, boat information, how many guests you can bring, and what each person needs to bring with them (lunch, beverages, gloves, etc).
| | | Stay tuned for the next Day Sailing event, and always check the website Calendar!
Now Let’s Go Sailing,
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Member Meeting June 11 at 6pm
(Always the 2nd Wed. of the month)
PLEASE RSVP! WE NEED TO SET UP AND HAVE FOOD FOR EVERYONE!
Do you need help renewing online or logging in to the website?
We'll have a computer and someone to help you at the meetings!
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🏨 Location: Moss Hall at Moorings Presbyterian 791 Harbour Dr. Naples (Signs are posted)
👨🏫 Speaker: TBD
🍴 Serving: Pizza! and Veggie Tray
🍪🍰 Please bring a dessert to share! (and feel free to take it home if there's leftovers!)
🍺 🍷BYOB (Water and Iced Tea provided)
So we can plan!
Please Note: Non-Members and Guests are $15 each, payable at the meeting. Thank you!
Non-Members and Guests will be credited the $15 if they join the club at the meeting!
Non-members may be a guest 2 times before membership is required.
Everyone who RSVP's, and guests, will get a blue dinner ticket.
Non-RSVP's will get a red ticket. Blue tickets will be served first.
If all else fails, just reply to this email and we'll add you so you get a blue ticket!
Thank you!!
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Have Your Friends Join the Club!
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Join Or RENEW Now! The annual membership dues are $115 and will cover a new membership for 12 full months for new members. Members that joined before August 1 2024 have a June 30 renewal date.
Don't Miss Out!
✅ When your membership expires, you will no longer be able to login to the Club website, and no longer have access to members only content.
✅ The Club Luff 'N Laff will be sent to active members only, and general information will be sent to non-members.
✅ The Port32 Marina/Wahoo membership is available to active members only.
✅ Some Club events will be available to members only, so keep/start your membership!
Plus, we'll miss you if you let your membership expire!
Renew or Join Now! The annual membership fee is $115 and will cover your membership until the end of June, 2025 for past members, and a full 12 months for new members.
Club dues allow the Club to provide:
⛵ Port32/Wahoo membership for $99 (Savings of $300)
⛵ Races & Cruises planned and put on
⛵ Day Sailing events planned and put on
⛵ Raft-Ups planned and put on
⛵ Charters planned and put on
⛵ Small Boats Events planned and put on
⛵ Sugden Sunday Fun Day's 🏊🍔 planned and put on
👩🏫 Monthly meetings planned with activities for engagement, fun, food, and occasional speakers
🎉 Parties with food
😋 Comradery with your fellow sailors
🙋♀️🙋♂️Unlimited volunteer opportunities
You can complete the payment process online with PayPal or a credit card.
After the online Join/Renewal process, If you prefer, you can mail a check for $115 to Gulf Coast Sailing Club, P.O. Box 2121, Naples, FL 34106 and your membership will be manually renewed. Please renew online first, and then mail in the check. Thanks!
Please include any changes to your contact information.
We look forward to seeing you at events, on committees, and on the water!
| Our Very Own GCSC Online Store!
You can also get to the Store on the website at Membership --> Merchandise (see pic below)
Please Note: Because all merchandise has our logo, it can be returned only if defective. If you need help with the Store, please contact Michael Charalambous michael@charalambous.us
Thank you Michael for setting up this Store for GCSC!
| A New Boat is Coming up For Sale Soon....it's a Hunter. Stay tuned!
Catamaran For Sale
2014 catamaran — 35’ Gemini. The boat is at our slip in SouthPointe Yacht Club Marina in Naples. If there is interest, ⛵️⛵️⛵️Many Thanks—John & Vi Cochran C: 260-403-5314 Vlanis@att.net
Sailboat For Sale!
Cathun Sun Too (pdf) is a beautiful boat and perfect for cruising/racing in SW FL.
Please contact Tom or Mary beth:
| Sailboat For Sale!
Wings
Please contact Rick & Candice Thiele:
239-292-6472
| Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission
As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.
Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Strategy
· Be an innovative volunteer and non-profit organization of beginner, intermediate and experienced sailors.
· Provide year-round on-the-water and land-based activities for our members, their families, and their guests.
· Build a robust sailing program by interfacing with all southwest Florida sailing clubs and coordinating interclub activities.
· Build community outreach through supporting local boating programs and marine industries.
· Actively support sailing and seamanship education programs.
Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Core Values
· Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment for all.
· Respect all levels of experience and interest.
· Exhibit leadership, Integrity, and honesty.
· Have fun!
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